Your photographer
Photo credit: Rochelle Coote
How does a shoot with me work?
You tell me a bit about yourself and your family, and when you'd like me to photograph you all.
I share with you lots of information and FAQs regarding what you can expect during our time together.
We'll choose a time and place where your child will feel most comfortable being photographed.
I bring with me lots of inspirational photo ideas, chosen with your family in mind, and you tell me which appeal to you.
We hang out together for up to 2 hours - Plenty of time to make pictures in multiple spots in and around your home.
I position you with regard to the light, and encourage and guide you as much as you need.
I don’t use a flash. Natural window light is soft, warm, flattering and doesn't startle children.
I'm playful, patient and kind. I bring toys and games to engage kids and I take flattering photos of adults. I don't judge you or your home - I'm focused on finding the light, engaging your child and making sure I'm photographing you all at your best.
I've photographed lots of kids... I expect nothing less than a challenge!
I give you all my good shots: professionally edited high resolution digital files (usually at least 50, many of which I also convert to black and white), for you to print and share.
I deliver 30 prints of your choice (6x9 inch) to your home.
There's never any hard sell or obligation to book.
I share with you lots of information and FAQs regarding what you can expect during our time together.
We'll choose a time and place where your child will feel most comfortable being photographed.
I bring with me lots of inspirational photo ideas, chosen with your family in mind, and you tell me which appeal to you.
We hang out together for up to 2 hours - Plenty of time to make pictures in multiple spots in and around your home.
I position you with regard to the light, and encourage and guide you as much as you need.
I don’t use a flash. Natural window light is soft, warm, flattering and doesn't startle children.
I'm playful, patient and kind. I bring toys and games to engage kids and I take flattering photos of adults. I don't judge you or your home - I'm focused on finding the light, engaging your child and making sure I'm photographing you all at your best.
I've photographed lots of kids... I expect nothing less than a challenge!
I give you all my good shots: professionally edited high resolution digital files (usually at least 50, many of which I also convert to black and white), for you to print and share.
I deliver 30 prints of your choice (6x9 inch) to your home.
There's never any hard sell or obligation to book.
What kind of portraits do I make?
I aim to capture some 'classical' portraits as well as more 'lifestyle' shots of all those unscripted moments...
'Classical' portraits refer to head and shoulder shots, with subjects looking at the camera:
'Classical' portraits refer to head and shoulder shots, with subjects looking at the camera:
'Lifestyle' photography captures you in an informal, candid way. There is beauty in your everyday life and interactions:
I love photographing kids with someone who loves them, where the focus is on the child but love and connection is visible too:
Do I provide prints?
Yes. I'm a big advocate of printing and displaying photos. You choose 30 of your favourite shots and I will personally deliver the 6x9" prints to your home.
I can also offer photo books, collages and fine art prints, framed or unframed, with no obligation.
In the meantime, the high resolution digital files I give you will include a signed 'Print Release' from me. This means that the photos are yours to print, share and create with.
I can also offer photo books, collages and fine art prints, framed or unframed, with no obligation.
In the meantime, the high resolution digital files I give you will include a signed 'Print Release' from me. This means that the photos are yours to print, share and create with.
Do I post your photos online?
It's your call. I have a 'No Post' policy which means that I won't post images of you and your family online if you would rather I didn't.
A bit more about me...
I've always treasured photos.
My family inspire me to pick up my camera virtually every day.
Creating beautiful pictures is something I love to do.
I delight in all things photo and enjoy editing just as much as shooting.
I continue to learn from every photo shoot I undertake.
I belong to the Australian Institute for Professional Photographers (and I'm the ACT Emerging Photographer of the year 2018!)
I'm a proud, devoted mum of 2 kids who still call me 'Mummy' *heart eyes*
I've had lots of experience working with children on the autism spectrum.
I hold a current 'Working With Vulnerable People' card.
I've always taken photographs.
I documented my childhood on a Kodak Instamatic camera - the original square photo!
Growing up, I was usually the official photographer.
I've given photos as gifts for many years, as anyone who knows me will attest.
Since meeting my own children, my enthusiasm for photography has become an outright obsession.
I'm British born and at 25 I accepted a job in Brisbane that changed the course of my life!
I quickly discovered that I loved Australia, I met my husband in 2005 and I happily became an Australian in 2011.
My family and I lived in Copenhagen, Denmark 2014-2017.
See more of my personal work on Instagram: instagram.com/gem__farrell
See collections of photos from each photo shoot on Facebook: facebook/gemmafarrellphotography
My family inspire me to pick up my camera virtually every day.
Creating beautiful pictures is something I love to do.
I delight in all things photo and enjoy editing just as much as shooting.
I continue to learn from every photo shoot I undertake.
I belong to the Australian Institute for Professional Photographers (and I'm the ACT Emerging Photographer of the year 2018!)
I'm a proud, devoted mum of 2 kids who still call me 'Mummy' *heart eyes*
I've had lots of experience working with children on the autism spectrum.
I hold a current 'Working With Vulnerable People' card.
I've always taken photographs.
I documented my childhood on a Kodak Instamatic camera - the original square photo!
Growing up, I was usually the official photographer.
I've given photos as gifts for many years, as anyone who knows me will attest.
Since meeting my own children, my enthusiasm for photography has become an outright obsession.
I'm British born and at 25 I accepted a job in Brisbane that changed the course of my life!
I quickly discovered that I loved Australia, I met my husband in 2005 and I happily became an Australian in 2011.
My family and I lived in Copenhagen, Denmark 2014-2017.
See more of my personal work on Instagram: instagram.com/gem__farrell
See collections of photos from each photo shoot on Facebook: facebook/gemmafarrellphotography