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MY APPROACH

FAMILY STORIES

Capturing your beautiful life, giving you something to hold onto and treasure and appreciate for years and years to come - is one of my biggest joys and honours of being a photographer. 

I love candid documentary I love capturing life, the whole of it! The chaos, the noise, the mess as well as those peaceful, joyful moments of rare picture perfect nest quietness. The moments we remember from the past are usually the funniest, messiest, happiest, weirdest things. Therefore I dare you to be as fun, real and relaxed with me as possible. I don't care if your apartments is a mess, the shirt is dirty or your husband and older son are still sitting on the couch playing video games when I come over or your wife is still finishing her hair. I don't care as long as you are all relaxed and trust me to capture the happy mess you're blessed to have. We will get to the 'timeless frame photos' don't worry. Believe it or not, those are usually the easiest ones. 

We can do your session in the comfort of your home or outside in the nature, city - it’s your choice. If you’re interested in an outdoor session but unsure of where, I have a number of favourite locations I can share with you! We’ll go wherever makes your heart sing and where you feel the most comfortable. 

 

If my approach speaks to you, scroll down and check out the various packages that I offer.

PRIVACY
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PRIVACY

Every family and every parent is unique. 

While a lot of families enjoy celebrating and sharing their photos online, others choose to only share them with close friends or family members due to multiple reasons.

All of my packages include full privacy of your photos. 

Final galleries are sent via password protected gallery and I will not share any of your photos online without a previously written concent.

that said, 

I will grant you a 10% discount for a social media release and a 30% one for Stocksy united

POEM

Packages

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little poem

For those families who meet me for the first time. This option is ideal if you want to get to know me and see how I work. 

 

What’s included?

  • Preliminary consultation via e-mail or phone

  • 90 min of photography 

  • Travel anywhere within Berlin AB zone

  • 25, 50 or all images post-processed available as high resolution JPGs delivered via password-protected online gallery

 

The 90min photo shoot is fixed, but you decide how many photos you want to keep

25 photos – 600€
50 photos – 700€
All photos (ca. 120 – 150) – 800 €

If you decide to give me a release for social media publication, you save € 100 

If you decide to give me a model release for Stocksy, you save € 250

LONG STORY SHORT
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LONG STORY SHORT

This is a very relaxed package to allow us to try different locations and scenarios. It could be starting from your apartment, getting ready and go outside to your and your kids' favourite spot. Or it could be a little party or a celebration.  You’ll receive all of the photos in the highest resolution and a beautiful photo book with your favourite photos.

 

What’s included?

  • Preliminary consultation via e-mail or phone

  • 3,5 - 4hr of photography 

  • Travel anywhere within Berlin AB zone

  • All images post-processed available as digital files in the high resolution delivered via password-protected online gallery (minimum 150)

  • Beautiful photo book with your favourite moments from the day

 1200€ 

(incl. 30pages 20x20 photo book)

If you decide to give me a release for social media publication, you save € 150 

If you decide to give me a model release for Stocksy, you save € 350

interested? keep scrolling

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THIS IS US
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this is us

Yes! This one is for the brave!

24 hour package was designed to make sure I can provide that unique product that only a close family member could. The ideal way to sell me to your kids would be introducing me as a mom's friend that's gonna hang out with us this weekend. I'm telling you, the less importance they give me, the faster they forget about the camera. My goal is to candidly capture your life as it is. There's no need to sugar coat stuff or hide emotions. I'm there to capture your love, passion, joy, tears, pain.. Anything you allow me. The whole beauty and the whole spectrum of your family relationship and dynamic.  

I also include a preliminary cup of coffee/lunch session to meet you guys so we can plan, brainstorm and simply get more comfortable with each other. Especially that I'm also not a stranger for the kids on our day together. 

What’s included?

  • Preliminary meeting with you and your family 

  • 24hr of photography (Yes! I'll stay in your place if I have to)

  • Travel anywhere within Berlin ABC zone

  • All images post-processed available as digital files in the high resolution delivered via password-protected online gallery (minimum 250)

  • Beautiful photo book telling a compelling story about your beautiful family

2500€ 

(incl. 40 pages 30x30 photo book)

If you decide to give me a release for social media publication, you save € 250 

If you decide to give me a model release for Stocksy, you save € 750

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQ

This list of frequently asked questions is not aimed to replace a personal conversation about your plans, but to provide initial answers, perhaps to questions you have not thought of yet. We will then discuss everything else over a phone chat or a cup of tea.

 

How do we book a photo session? 

Please contact me with your planned dates, location and preliminary schedule. If I have time, I will schedule an appointment with you soon so we can get to know each other and discuss further details, either in person or via Zoom. To book an appointment, I will ask for a deposit and we will sign a contract.

 

Will you be traveling or working only in Berlin? 

I would be happy to travel anywhere in Europe you like. The only additional costs would be my transportation and lodging.

How far in advance should we book? 

Well, that depends on your event date. Between May and September, Saturdays are usually booked up far in advance. On weekdays or in the off-season, I may be available on shorter notice. Just ask!

I'm still working on this page. 

You probably have a lot of questions - please ask me!

I would be happy to hear from you. 

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