Together, at home

The last few weeks have seen me travel to both Comboyne and Hartys Plain for at home sessions.

Before I continue I need to point out that in home sessions are just as beautiful whether you have magnificent views on acreage or live in an apartment in town. What makes in home sessions beautiful is that they are so personal to you. Full of memories and bursting with your personalities.

If you’ve been following along on my Instagram page you’ll have already seen a sneak peek at some recent in home session images. Often I have never been to the locations before, so when I arrive for your session we have a quick walk and chat about special places in your home so that we can incorporate them into your gallery, and I can get a good idea of the aesthetics and what will look stunning.

I also send out a little questionnaire when you book your session which allows you to tell me a little bit about your family and any special moments you’d like to try and capture.

Each relaxed session lasts around 60-90 minutes which allows for a great variety of photographs around your home. I love to take time with individual members and couples within the family too to create a bespoke gallery which is a beautiful collection for the whole family.

Sometimes an at home session is all shot outdoors, sometimes we do a mixture of both indoors and out. Typically newborn at home sessions are mostly indoors. It’s beautiful to photograph in baby’s nursery and capture those special teddies and trinkets, a chair you cosy up in at feeding time, baby’s cot, those special blankets.

Another benefit of having your session at home is that you don’t need to go anywhere!

So, have you ever considered an at-home photo shoot? I’d love to come to your place.

Get in touch today to check availability and book your date. You can contact me via the contact form here or give me a call on 0488157919.

In the meantime, enjoy this collection of photographs, all from at home sessions.

Lucy x

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Flowers? Yes please!

What’s not to love about flowers? Feel-good beauty in each unique petal, stunning scents and an array of amazing colours.

One of my other most favourite things is photographing awesome people, so you can imagine my excitement when I got to combine the two a few weeks ago working on a project for Zeller at the incredible Thistle Flowers.

Matt and Chris, like myself, are fairly new to Port Macquarie and have recently moved in alongside the stunning Hollow Store on Murray Street.

The space is relaxed and calm, the lighting soft and the welcome is warm. I was fortunate to be able to photograph Matt and Chris over an hour of their busy morning and it’s instantly obvious how much care and love they pour into their work. Each bouquet is thoughtfully designed, every stem placed for maximum effect.

I was lucky enough to glimpse some wedding flowers which Matt & Chris were prepping, the flower crowns were so detailed and utterly beautiful.

Not only do they show their fresh, locally grown flowers a whole lot of love and care, that same welcome is evident for every person who walked into the store. A friendly chat, lots of smiles and a wealth of knowledge about their trade.

So much pretty! I could go on and on with sharing photos from the morning, it was such a joy to be there and to meet Chris, Matt and the Hollow Store team too.

If you’d like to take a peek at the Zeller article featuring Thistle Flowers and my photos you can see it here: https://www.myzeller.com/The-Zeller-Regional-Report-Shining-a-Spotlight-on-Regional-Businesses

I’ll be sharing some more from the session over on my socials too, you can follow me on Instagram at Lucy Humphries Photography.

Need to update your business photos for your website and socials? Get in touch today, I’d love to help.

Winter Shoots & Why I Love Them

You may think your family photo shoot must be reserved for the Summer months, floaty dresses and longer days.

Here’s why I think the cooler months are a perfect alternative.

• The days are shorter.

  And that’s a good thing?

  I think so! An earlier sunset means your session can be planned earlier to catch that beautiful golden light. Usually around 4pm works wonderfully. Not only does this mean you’re not waiting all day for your session, it also means little ones aren’t so overtired.

• Warmer clothing.

  Yes, a floaty frock is magical but warmer clothes, jeans and layers make for amazing images.

• Quieter Locations.

  No overcrowded beach, yay! We get your chosen location in a much more serene setting, simply because there’s far less people hanging around in the cooler months.

• And finally… the cuddles!

  Feeling the chill? That just means closer snuggles!

To find out more about my sessions please visit https://www.lucyhumphriesphotography.com/family-photography or get in touch via the contact form here: contact