FAQs - Maternity Mini

Where shall we have the session?

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Our Maternity sessions are held weeks 30-36 in your favourite park or gardens, beach or in your home across all Greater Melbourne suburbs and the entire Mornington Peninsula. If you're a little out of this area please get in touch as we can often make exception. Greater Melbourne Google Map

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Where you hold your session depends on the look and feel you're going for. 

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GARDENS - locations like botanical gardens and little lakes are great spots for a more manicured look often with pops of florals and diversity of foliage. There are usually some great benches to sit on,  and trees to stand in front of.

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NATURE RESERVES - Do you prefer things a little more natural looking with more Aussie flora? Pick a nature reserve for bushy backdrops, wide stoney lanes, natural lakes and felled trees to perch on. 

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BEACH - Beaches have an array of looks and feels. As a runner I know the coastline between Port Melbourne and Sorrento really well, and can suggest beaches depending on your desired look. Rocky backdrops, bush-backed beaches, fine whiter sand, big vast beaches, or maybe you love beach boxes. I know the perfect spots to suggest!

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HOME - If your favourite place is your home or garden this is such a great location for your session. Home sessions also allow for some more intimate bump shots which can be done in lingerie on your bed or a chair in a light room in your home. 

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Not sure of locations? Let's chat about the look you're after and I'll send you a list of options convenient for you.  CONTACT BELLA

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How long is a session & what is the price?

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The Maternity Mini session is 30 mins long. This results in 40+ images to select from, with packages starting at $340 for 20 digital images.  

We also offer a 40 min session;  with this you get in 60+ images to select from, with packages starting at $520 for 40 digital images.

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•    Maternity Mini Session​​ - $340 for 20 Digital Images See Packages

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This session is great for just mum, couples, or families with small children with little scope for being posed for hours!! ​Having worked as a natural light photographer for 15 years, I have honed my session to get the most from a 30 min timeslot. This is my most popular session.

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•    Maternity 50 min session - $520 for 40 Digital Images See Packages

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If you want a wider array of poses, locations or changes of clothing, choose the 40 min session. This allows for a wider selection of images, and more moments & interactions, more details and family shot configurations.​

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For more info & help choosing;  SEE PACKAGES​​

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What Areas Do You Cover?

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We cover everywhere in Greater Melbourne, that includes the whole of the Mornington Peninsula, Sorrento, then up including Mount Martha, Cranbourne, Dandenong, Brighton, Mordialloc, St Kilda, Richmond,  Kew, Ringwood & Sassafras, Williamstown & Essendon.. Scroll down to the last FAQ for a list of Greater Melbourne suburbs.

Sessions start at $340 for the 'Digital 20' package. Select & purchase your package online when you receive your gallery, 1-3 days after your session. 

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How does it work?

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Register for your session and I'll be in touch straight away to chat locations & book you in! I only do 2 weekend per month so get in as soon as you know you want a session... Especially as sometimes we need to rearrange due to weather.

My sessions are 7 days a week 10am-1pm.

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Can you come on a weekend?

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Yes! Sessions are 7 days a week.

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What does a typical session look like?

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The Maternity Mini session is 30 mins and very relaxed. My aim is to capture your time with your bump before baby arrives in a natural, relaxed way, that is true to you and your style. We'll make the most of your chosen location, walking a little then stopping at a tree, or bench to have a little sit, or interaction with your partner or bump. Some mums like to bring babies toys or scans to hols for some pics. Anything that you want in the photos I love to incorporate. 

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When do I need to book my Maternity Session?

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Please register as soon as you know you want a session. My customers usually want the maternity sessions on a weekend, and as I only do 2 weekends per month, it's best to book these in ASAP. 

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What about sickness?

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We are fully vaccinated against COVID 19 & Whooping cough. We will never visit if we are all unwell. On the very rare occasion that we are sick, I will either arrange for Leni to cover your session, or I will rearrange.

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​When can I view the images?

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Your gallery will be online 1-5 days after your session.

When you purchase a package with digital images, you will be sent a link to download your images immediately. 

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How do you edit the images?

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As a documentary photographer I use composition and very subtle editing to enhance the mood of your images to tell your story naturally. I don't 'improve' my subjects appearances, as I truly believe we're all perfect. But if baby scratched their cheek or something similar, and you know it would bug you to look at, let me know before I edit your images, and I can tone it down or remove it during editing. It's much more simple to do in the original edit than to come back to. If you get your gallery back and there's something that annoys you, like  cable on the wall or anything really, I can edit out lots of easy things, but if there's something more tricky, like an object needs to be removed that is directly behind a face, I may need to get this done by my editor. Jobs start at $25. 

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When will I receive my order?

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Digital images are available for download immediately after purchase. You will be sent an email with a link to download your images onto your laptop or computer. 

Fine Art Prints are printed at our expert lab in QLD, on beautiful paper using archival inks to last over 100 years. These take 1-5 working days to get to you. 

Our beautiful layflat Photobooks are printed on Matt photographic paper, boasting outstanding image quality and vibrant colours, with a smooth matt finish. Photobooks take 4-6 weeks for delivery.

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What is documentary photography?

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Documentary is visual storytelling. The session is very relaxed and super friendly, which will help you feel comfortable, and works really well with young big-siblings! Resulting in images that reflect actual moments in time & memories. ​

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Are you vaccinated?

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I am vaccinated against COVID-19 & up to date with my Whooping Cough and Influenza Vccines. 

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How do I book?

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Simply select REGISTER to register your details. Drop me an email at bellafresh48.com@gmail.com or give me a call on 0467 982607. I'm always happy to talk through any additional questions you may have.

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Privacy Policy

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In order to be able to provide you with a fast and streamlined service, I ask for information such as your email address, and contact phone number in the registration process. All of the information provided is stored securely, and never shared with any other companies. 

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What Melbourne Suburbs do you come to?

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Based in Frankston South and Eastern Suburbs, we now visit all suburbs in Greater Melbourne & on the Mornington Peninsula. We also visit select Sydney hospitals: The Sydney Adventist Hospital (The San), Westmead, Blacktown and Norwest. 

For Greater Melbourne these include:

Abbotsford, Albert Park, Altona, Armadale, Ashburton, Aspendale, Balaclava, Balwyn, Bayswater, Beaumaris, Bentleigh, Berwick, Black Rock, Box Hill, Brighton, Broadmeadows, Brunswick, Bundoora, Camberwell, Canterbury, Carlton, Carnegie, Caulfield, Chadstone, Chelsea, Cheltenham, Chirnside Park, Clayton, Clifton Hill, Coburg, Collingwood, Craigieburn, Cranbourne, Dandenong, Deer Park, Doncaster, Donvale, Elsternwick, Eltham, Elwood, Endeavour Hills, Essendon, Fairfield, Ferntree Gully, Fitzroy, Footscray, Forest Hill, Frankston, Glen Iris, Glen Waverley, Greensborough, Hampton, Hawthorn, Heidelberg, Hoppers Crossing, Ivanhoe, Keilor, Kew, Keysborough, Lalor, Lilydale, Malvern, Melton, Mentone, Mill Park, Mitcham, Moonee Ponds, Moorabbin, Mooroolbark, Mordialloc, Mount Waverley, Mulgrave, Narre Warren, Noble Park, Northcote, Nunawading, Oakleigh, Parkdale, Pascoe Vale, Point Cook, Port Melbourne, Preston, Reservoir, Richmond, Ringwood, Rosanna, Rowville, Sandringham, Scoresby, Seaholme, South Melbourne, South Morang, South Yarra, Southbank, Springvale, St Albans, St Kilda, Sunshine, Surrey Hills, Sydenham, Templestowe, Thomastown, Thornbury, Toorak, Truganina, Vermont, Wantirna, Warrandyte, Werribee, West Footscray, West Melbourne, Wheelers Hill, Williamstown, and Yarraville 

For Mornington Peninsula these include:

Arthurs Seat, Balnarring, Balnarring Beach, Baxter, Bittern, Blairgowrie, Boneo, Cape Schanck, Capel Sound, Crib Point, Dromana, Fingal, Flinders, Hastings, HMAS Cerberus, Kunyung, Main Ridge, McCrae, Merricks, Merricks Beach, Merricks North, Moorooduc, Mornington, Mount Eliza, Mount Martha, Pearcedale, Point Leo, Portsea, Red Hill, Red Hill South, Rosebud, Rosebud West, Rye, Safety Beach, Shoreham, Somers, Somerville, Sorrento, St Andrews Beach, Tootgarook, Tuerong, and Tyabb.