THIS IS ME - TEEN PHOTOGRAPHY

This Is Me is a way for (pre)teens to showcase the quirky, strong, ever-changing, slightly uncertain, always powerful, informed, creative, persistent voice that needs to be heard.

WHAT IS TEEN PHOTOGRAPHY?

In my regular family photo sessions, I always make individual portraits of the kids.  This Is Me is something different.  During a family session, the story is about being part of the whole, a member in the larger.  We often meet in locations chosen by the parents to reflect their desired outcome.  The kids are asked to wear clothes that “fit” with the family look.  And mums are always prompting the kids to smile!  This is Me sessions are about one star.  We work in locations that the teen has chosen.  They wear what they want to wear, reflecting what is important to them.  Sometimes this is a team uniform, sometimes everyday looks, sometimes something more fashion-forward or “dressed up”.  Many of my clients like to showcase their favourite activities; everything from baking to musical performance to dance or sport.  Others choose to have me capture them being them, without the prompt of an activity.  The other aspect that most kids really enjoy – no parents!  It’s me and them having fun.  I give them permission not to smile (although I inevitably get lots of smiles too, but natural ones) and to not follow the suggestions that I make (poses, angles, etc.) if they don’t feel right  They get to run the show, I’m there to provide a bit of coaching and to make the photos

Would you like to know more about the origin story of This Is Me – Check out my blog post HERE

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As a Parent – Why Choose the This Is Me Experience?

  • Because your daughter/son is changing so fast, but soon they’ll be their “almost adult” selves.  They are nearly done being “kids”.
  • Because this is the last stage of their childhood
  • Because this is the time when self-esteem is being built.  It can be a physically awkward time and great photos can be reassuring and self-affirming.
  • Because your (pre)teen wants and needs to be seen and heard as who they are.
  • Because while family photos are great and also important, they are not about THEM.
  • Because school photos are usually terrible!

 

This Is Me is designed to create the images that your teen will be excited to share on their social media, as well as the keepsake images that you’ll cherish as a parent.

As a (Pre)Teen – Why Choose the This Is Me Experience?

  • Because even the best selfies are pretty bad, and school photos are worse!
  • Because a family photo is about family not YOU
  • Because you get to choose your outfits, your shoot location, your posing (of course I’ll help guide you, but ultimately it’s your call).
  • Because you deserve to have some amazing pics for your social media.
  • Because you are proud of who you are!

What will you show the world?

  • your athletic talent?
  • Your fashion style (are you a “girly girl”, sporty, quirky,…)
  • Your creative flair?
  • Your passion for dance? Music? Art?
  • You being you – whatever that looks like!

HOW TO BOOK

I ask that a parent or guardian contact me  to make the booking with some tentative dates in mind.  I will then send out a questionnaire to the parent/guardian and the (pre)teen so that I can get to know you better, and start thinking about what your session might look like.  Then, I’ll chat with the (pre)teen by phone to discuss locations, wardrobe ideas etc., On the session day, we meet, I shoot, you have FUN!