Please select a date and time from the calendar below to book your photo session
Then read further down for some more information on how to prepare for your beautiful portraits.
Once you have booked your session time:
Payment of the $225 session fee is payable to confirm your booking. Please make payment to:
Toni Larsen Photography - ASB Bank - 12-3143-0316938-00
My studio is located at 119 Cuba Street.
Tan Preparation:
Please book your tan at TanTale Sunless 2 days prior to your photo session, using the code MOTHER.
Healthy skin tans best, so be sure to take a look at Shelly’s website for tricks, tips and FAQ to ensure you get a flawless tan.
Makeup Preparation:
Please arrive to our session with no makeup on. Exfoliate your lips the night before to avoid dry skin which can show up with lipstick. This can be done gently using a soft tooth brush to exfoliate your lips and applying a nourishing lip balm before bed. Janet will spend approximately 1 hour consulting with you and applying your makeup, so you can relax and have a glass of bubbles! If you are have a favourite lipstick, you are welcome to bring this to wear. If you have any questions, just flick Janet a message.
What to Expect:
Please allow at least 2 hours for our whole session. Your makeup will take approximately one hour and our shoot will then take another hour.
Please try to arrive on time as we may have multiple sessions booked in one day and I’d hate to have your session rushed or shortened. If for any reason you are running late or need to reschedule within 24 hours of your shoot, please email me directly hello@tonilarsen.com or call me 027 2211 221 - I understand that life happens!
All of my sessions are fun, informal and relaxed. I understand that some people find it awkward being in front of a camera, so I endeavour to ensure that my clients feel great about having their photographs taken!
I encourage you to bring several outfit choices if you’re not sure what to wear and we can make decisions on the day:
something light in colour - white/light greys/neutrals
something dark/black
something you feel really fabulous in!
no need to worry about footwear as I won’t be photographing your feet, but bring a pair of heels if you’d like, as they do help with posing and posture if you’re used to wearing them :)
clothing with texture (think lace/patterned fabric/layers) adds beautiful depth to your images
if you are being photographed with a loved one, try to have their outfit colours complement yours - you want to coordinate, not match.
After our session:
I’ll be in touch when your gallery of retouched images is ready for viewing. This normally takes around 3 weeks for me to prepare and complete.
You’ll get to choose your favourite image as your complimentary 8x12 print and then you’ll also have the option to purchase additional prints and digital files. There is no pressure to purchase anything extra and you only buy what you love.
If you decide to purchase additional products, these are ordered once payment is received. I happily offer payment plans on all collections. Please allow 3-4 weeks for order fulfilment.
You can view my Portrait Collections HERE