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Your life in its truest form

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I capture photographs and films that remind you of how wonderful you felt — how truly special the moment was when the photo was taken or the film was recorded.

Photographs & films are truly significant as they tell our stories long after we are gone, and provide insight and connection for the generations that are born long after us. They allow us to preserve memories, emotions and the days of our past.

We won’t be able to remember all of our life’s moments with our families and loved ones, and when we can no longer remember those details, we have photographs & films to look back on.

As humans, we love to share and sharing these memories with others creates such an incredible joy and connection. I would love for you to come away from your session closer to one another, having felt true connection through playful interactions, lots of hugs & meaningful time together!

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Most people want to be in the moment

WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT CAPTURING IT

I believe that, just like in love, there is someone for everyone in photography too. Having a real connection with your photographer would help in making you feel more comfortable on the day and would result in authentic imagery that is unique to you.

You would love natural photos

that are true to your life and a reflection of you and your family in this moment of time

You value connection over perfection

and would love captures of meaningful connections and interactions with your loved ones

You would love to relive those moments

through your photographs & film again and again

IF YOU CAN RELATE, I’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Let’s Connect

…BEING ABLE TO LOOK AT THE PHOTOS AND INSTANTLY BE TAKEN BACK TO THE MEMORIES OF THE DAY IS ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS…

I BELIEVE IN FAMILY

RAW EMOTIONS AND MAGIC

I love creating photos that truly tell
stories about your life and all its wonder.
To me life is a rollercoaster ride
filled with stories and connections,
it’s not always pretty and it doesn’t have to be
– that’s why it’s unique to each family
and each individual.
I’m all about jumping on beds, messy places,
running through open spaces and
feeling the wind rush through your hair,
all of those moments in between
where we cry, cuddle, kiss,
laugh and play.

I BELIEVE IN FAMILY

RAW EMOTIONS AND MAGIC

I love creating photos that truly tell
stories about your life and all its wonder.
To me life is a rollercoaster ride
filled with stories and connections,
it’s not always pretty and it doesn’t have to be
– that’s why it’s unique to each family
and each individual.
I’m all about jumping on beds, messy places,
running through open spaces and
feeling the wind rush through your hair,
all of those moments in between
where we cry, cuddle, kiss,
laugh and play.

I BELIEVE IN HELPING you ACHIEVE THIS WITH MY EXPERTISE AND UNIQUE APPROACH

My approach is to work in unobtrusive manner, capturing your family as it unfolds.

My aim is to provide you with an easy and joyful experience and give you tangible memories to hold onto that evoke love and joy for generations to come. I do not pose but rather guide you into natural moments so you get to have a few quiet and intimate moments as well as fun and energetic bouts with your family.

THIS IS WHY I’VE PUT TOGETHER

THIS AMAZING EXPERIENCE

It’s all about connection

Whether you just want to spend some quality time together as a family, or you are planning one of the special family milestone celebrations – newborn, birthday, Christening, Holy Communion or Confirmation, debs, anniversary, I’m here to help you document your nearest and dearest in the most beautiful and memorable way!

Have a look at some of the ways I help in making this happen and if that sounds good to you, I can’t wait to hear your story!

It’s all about connection

Have a look at some of the ways I help in making this happen and if that sounds good to you, I can’t wait to hear your story!

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01. We begin with your vision

AND MY ARTISTIC STYLE

We will chat over the phone or WhatsApp/Zoom about you and your hopes for your session and see if we connect on a deeper level. Establishing this connection would help in creating the most authentic photos for you and your family and would make you feel comfortable and at ease with me during your session.

I’ll be able to answer any of your questions about collections and printed products I have on offer and will send you a quote that details collections discussed. You can then choose your collection and accept the quote, fill out a short questionnaire, sign the contract and pay 15% non-refundable booking fee to secure your session date. Final balance is typically due 2 days before your session. I offer an easy to access and secure Online Client Portal where completing all of these steps takes little to no time.

After you book, you will receive a Client Welcome Guide with helpful advice on how to prepare and get the most out of your family session. I will be there for you for any help you may need throughout your experience.

02. Your day unfolds

I CAPTURE YOUR MOMENTS

This is where you can relax and trust you are in great hands. You can immerse yourselves in your special day and enjoy it knowing that I will be there to record all of the incredible moments that you may otherwise miss.

I’ll be guiding you through it all so you feel like you’re just hanging out with your friend who captures beautiful moments of you and your nearest and dearest having the best time together!

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Girls embracing on the mountain with beautiful sky behind them

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03. We create art together that lasts a lifetime

HEIRLOOM IMAGES FOR GENERATIONS

After your session, I’ll be carefully backing up your precious memories and will lovingly curate the best images that tell the story of your day.

I will be sending you a few sneak peek photographs within 48-72 hours of your session to show just how beautiful you all are and how much fun we all had together. Full gallery is typically ready after 2-4 weeks depending on how busy the season is.

After you view your digital gallery, we will work together to create beautiful lasting albums and art for you and your family to enjoy forever. These stunning heirlooms will become even bigger treasures as the years go by.

LET’S CONNECT

I have already recommended Kristina to family and friends and showed off our album she created. Such a lovely person, Kristina makes the session so relaxing and natural and really went above and beyond for our child with additional needs. She gave us extra time and we never felt one bit rushed.

She got very natural photos of us without lots of pressure to pose
(it’s hard to gets kids to look at a camera) but she got the most amazing photos we couldn’t wish for a nicer experience. We will definitely work with Kristina again and will keep recommending her. We are very grateful we were pointed in her direction.
Thank you Kristina!

– NICOLA F

I have already recommended Kristina to family and friends and showed off our album she created. Such a lovely person, Kristina makes the session so relaxing and natural and really went above and beyond for our child with additional needs. She gave us extra time and we never felt one bit rushed.

She got very natural photos of us without lots of pressure to pose
(it’s hard to gets kids to look at a camera) but she got the most amazing photos we couldn’t wish for a nicer experience.
We will definitely work with Kristina again and will keep recommending her.
We are very grateful we were pointed in her direction.
Thank you Kristina!

– NICOLA F

PRICING DETAILS

TELLING YOUR STORY

in three wonderful ways

I strongly believe in having printed keepsakes therefore each collection offers at least one printed product. In today’s fast paced world, photos that are kept on electronic devices get forgotten and even lost very easily. I wouldn’t wish for your precious memories to be lost in the digital abyss, especially as you are investing time and money to capture these family moments.

And honestly, there’s no better feeling than to be able to
physically hold and smell freshly printed photographs and albums in your hands!

HEARTFELT COLLECTION

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€1,222

Extended photography coverage with all of the digital images and a choice of 2 beautiful printed keepsakes

INCLUDES

Consultation & Styling Advice
Client Welcome Guide
Printed Products Guide
Up to 3 Hours Photography
1 Year Private Online Gallery
All Digital Images (100+)
Emotive Slideshow
Choice of 2 printed products
(prints box or matted prints and either an album or framed print)

SINCERE COLLECTION

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€888

Longer photography coverage with 100 digital images and a choice of 1 beautiful printed keepsake

INCLUDES

Consultation & Styling Advice
Client Welcome Guide
Printed Products Guide
Up to 2 Hours Photography
1 Year Private Online Gallery
100 Digital Images
Emotive Slideshow
Choice of 1 printed product
(prints box, matted prints, an album or framed print)

MODEST COLLECTION

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€555

Standard photography coverage with 30 digital images and a keepsake print box

INCLUDES

Consultation & Styling Advice
Client Welcome Guide
Printed Products Guide
Up to 1.5 Hour Photography
1 Year Private Online Gallery
30 Digital Images
Emotive Slideshow
6x9in Keepsake Print Box
with 30 prints + USB

HEARTFELT COLLECTION

€1,222

Extended photography coverage with all of the digital images and a choice of 2 beautiful printed keepsakes

INCLUDES

SINCERE COLLECTION

€888

Longer photography coverage with 100 digital images and a choice of 1 beautiful printed keepsake

INCLUDES

MODEST COLLECTION

€555

Standard photography coverage with 30 digital images and a keepsake print box

INCLUDES

Consultation & Styling Advice
Client Welcome Guide
Printed Products Guide
Up to 1.5 Hours Photography
1 Year Private Online Gallery
30 Digital Images
Emotive Slideshow
6x9in Keepsake Print Box
with 30 prints + USB

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

Emotive Storytelling Highlight Film (3-5min long) – €595
Additional photography coverage hourly fee – €77/h
Travel beyond 50km of Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan – €0.77/km round trip

GOT SOME QUESTIONS?

For any session, I’m usually booking 2-4 months in advance therefore I’d recommend making the booking as soon as possible so you don’t miss out on my availability for your date. For newborns the best time to contact me is a few months before your due date. The best time to photograph newborns is 2-6 weeks after birth when they’re the sleepiest but I’m happy to schedule well beyond that window! If you are considering a maternity session, I recommend scheduling it at 32-36 weeks gestation for the first time mum and at 30-34 weeks for mums who’ve been pregnant before.

Whenever possible, outdoor sessions are scheduled within two hours of sunset when the lighting is the softest and most flattering. In-home sessions could be more flexible when it comes to the time of day and the season we are in.

If I wasn’t feeling well, I would reschedule your session. I wouldn’t be willing to risk turning up to a session with a cough or a sniffle, especially since pandemic is still very much ongoing, and I would expect the same from you. Seasonal allergies, chronic cough, etc are different. But if you or your children are unwell, please let me know and we’ll reschedule. I don’t mind rescheduling at all and have extra days built into my calendar specifically for this reason.

The same goes for weather, if it’s absolutely pouring down we’d re-schedule. However, if it’s just drizzly we could embrace it and have some fun with umbrellas and raincoats while splashing in the puddles.

I know how exciting it is to be waiting on your photos therefore I would be sending you a few sneak peek images from your wedding or elopement within 48-72h.

You would receive an email with a link to your full online private image gallery 2-4 weeks after your session. You would be able to order prints, download and even share to social media directly from there! A film could take 20-30 hours to edit depending on the length and would arrive 3-5 weeks later.

Absolutely! I totally get it, the thoughts of doing a photos/film at home could be stressful for some people. If it helps at all, please know that your house wouldn’t have to be super tidy and clean for your session. Lived in would be more than enough and it would give more authenticity to your daily life captured in photos and/or film.

If you liked to plan a little family getaway, I would recommend booking an AirBnB or staying in some lodges such as Drumhierny Woodland Getaway or Centre Parcs and I could come for part of your stay to do your session. I would also be down for a camping trip or fun adventures in nature! The options are truly endless. I would recommend having an indoor option for the film though, so we could shoot your film in any weather.

I have spent years developing my craft as a storyteller, and thousands on equipment to be able to shoot and edit video. I could spend anywhere from 20-30hrs just to create a 3-5min film. This is not something that could be worked on in small blocks of time. Video requires a great deal of time spent choosing the best moments from the hundreds of clips taken during your session, colour grading, picking the right music track and getting it licensed with licence costs being anywhere from €100-€300, synchronising audio, etc. This is far more time than it takes to produce your photos and it takes an even greater amount of creative energy.

It might seem expensive, and for sure it’s a huge investment that not every family could afford, but I guarantee you it’s absolutely worth it! If anything, the value of your film would increase with every year that goes by and it would become a beautiful heirloom for generations to come.

Choosing the right song for your film is almost an art in itself. I only use licensed music, therefore commercial songs you hear on the radio wouldn’t be an option since licensing fees are extremely high. I’d be open to hearing more about the genre music you like, but generally I would recommend leaving the song choice with me. I always pick tracks that are emotive and give sense to the moments that were captured during your session.

A non-refundable booking fee of 15% and a signed contract is required to hold your session date. Your full balance is due 2 days before your session day. You could make payments via bank transfer, Revolut or any major card through your secure online client portal.

I understand that photographs & films are an investment and I believe in giving every family a chance to have a beautiful heirloom recorded so that children and their childrens’ children could have a glimpse into their family’s story. I would be happy to work with you to come up with a reasonable payment plan so you could budget it out.

Yes, absolutely. Many parks and venues will refuse to allow me (or any other vendor) on their property without public liability insurance which I have cover for up to €7,000,000.

Yes, I have a great network of experienced colleagues I can call upon, and I’m always making more friends. In this business, you can never have too many friends!

Yes, always! I prepare (for everything in life) by packing more equipment than I expect to need. And then when I think I have everything I could possibly need, I pack some more. I always photograph with 2 cameras that each have dual card slots with one of the cards always acting as a back-up.

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Let’s Connect

AND CAPTURE YOUR STORY

There’s no better time like the present time!

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