If you have reached out to me to capture your portraits, it's because you love my portfolio and work. Below is some guidance to make sure that you have a collection you love, in my defined clear style. I love to photograph portraits in an organic way and nothing brings me more joy than capturing a priceless moment, beautifully. For me, photographing couple who are expecting is all about love and connection. I am so grateful that you have chosen me to take your portraits at such a . I cannot wait to connect with you to be part of your memory making.

╸ Glamour Ready ╸

It's best we optimize your time with me. So if possible, please arrive at the studio on time, in your version of 'glamour ready', whatever your version of that is. That means hair and if you wear any, make-up done, so all we need to do is a quick refresh (if needed) when you arrive. If there are kids joining the session as well with long hair, I recommend having it either fully or partially up. This means that even the most wild dynamic captures will still work well, because they won't have hair all over their face. Also, you won't spend a lot of energy in the session smoothing it out and trying to fix it, which can annoy them and squash all the good mood vibes!

╸ Wardrobe Guide ╸

I highly recommend a 'less is more' approach. This works best with my minimalist natural style. The most important thing though, is that you are comfortable. So please do wear on arrival an outfit that you feel great in. If you have little ones joining having an outfit that gives you good range of movement to play and connect with your little ones, will make for some wonderful intimate and fun captures.

Client Closet - I have some lovely pieces for expecting Mama's in my maternity client wardrobe. Ranging from lighter tones, to soft pinks, to some bold striking colours, to blacks, as well as sheer fabrics and silks for beautiful silhouettes. For studio photo shoots, you are most welcome to try on any of them that you like for a variety of different looks (watch this space for a catalogue of dresses - coming soon!). It would also be great if you could bring along two sets of underwear and bra, one in a lighter tone and one in a darker tone.

Here are a few more general quick tips -

╸ LittleS ╸

For those bringing little ones I recommend making sure their belly's are not hungry, and they are not due a nap if they still enjoy a siesta. So please do connect with me on this, so where possible we can plan the best time to schedule the photo shoot around their daily routine. If there are any motivators that may help them to enjoy the session i.e. snacks that don't leave orange food dust and stains everywhere, toys or songs, do bring them along. Please however kindly keep them hidden, until I signal that we might need them.

╸Session Flow ╸

Across the photo shoot I usually plan to make sure you have a range of solo portraits as well as couple portraits, and if you have a little one already, family combinations. I love making all my photo shoots bespoke. So please do let me know ahead of the shoot if you have any concepts, preferences and ideas in mind e.g. Do you have a portrait concept, or wall in your home that you would like to plan a portrait for in a frame? It's always a pleasure to try to tailor the session to your family where possible, though kindly note, this is not always possible for mini sessions.

Lastly, If you have any keepsakes for the baby or ultrasounds from around the 20 weeks age, please do feel free to bring them along as well.

I cannot wait to connect with you to capture this incredible new life chapter.

╸Directions ╸

The Lullaby Images Studio is in a wonderful pocket of Hong Kong, and a little hidden. So please let me know your ETA when you set off, and also whether you will be arriving by taxi, or driving and require parking. There is village street parking available near by (note there is a small risk of a parking ticket, however so far there has only been two tickets issued within 24 months).

For full directions, with photographs, please click here!

*Kindly note that the studio is open by appointment only.