C&K PEREGIAN SPRINGS COMMUNITY KINDY

PHOTO WEEK INFO

I’m delighted to be photographing the children at the C&K Peregian Springs Community Kindergarten during Photo Week for their annual kindergarten photos.

I’ll be taking a series of natural individual portraits as the children play and enjoy the kindy's wonderful outdoor environment. A group photo of your child with their special friends and teachers will also be captured.  

Photo Week will take place in Week 4 of Term 3 over the following dates, so please add them to your calendar.

GROUP A (MON/TUES)

Monday 01 August - Individual photos.

Tuesday 02 August - Individual photos continued + group photo.

GROUP B (THURS/FRI)

Wednesday 03 August - Individual photos.

Thursday 04 August - Individual photos continued + group photo.

If you would like individual portraits taken of your child then please REGISTER BEFORE 01 AUGUST by following the Registration link. Only children who have been registered will be individually photographed, so don’t miss out!

For more information on Photo Week, please check out the FAQs below and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me via brookepetro@gmail.com. 

FAQs

What should we expect to happen during Photo Week?

Photo Week will run like a normal kindy week with a regular program. The only difference is that I'll be there taking photos of the registered children as they play. I will aim to take the group photos at the start of the day when the children are fresh and looking their best :) As I am a natural light photographer, there’s no intimidating studio set ups; just me and my camera. I start each individual portrait session by spending time engaging with your child and his/her interests. Once establishing a warm connection, I like to capture them in action, doing what they enjoy outdoors. This candid lifestyle approach in my experience leads to authentic portraiture reflecting real moments that families will cherish.

What should my child wear?

There is no need to stress about wardrobe choices. Often the photos you cherish are the ones that reflect the honesty and spirit of the moment. Simply dress your child neatly in clean clothes that they feel comfortable in and ensure that their hair is tidy. Some parents prefer their child to wear their kindy shirt for the photos while other’s don’t. A general tip I give to all my clients is to avoid clothing that has text or clashing patterns. Other than that, it’s up to you :)

On the topic of hair, please remember these are active kindy kids who love sand pit play, water play, obstacle courses, running, jumping and more. So if you’re child’s hair happens to look a little windswept in the photos, it is simply a reflection of the great time they are having at kindy.

What if my child doesn’t smile or want to be photographed?

Don’t worry. As a mother of four young children, and with over a decade of experience working with children, I know how to engage children effectively to capture their true nature in a warm, fun and friendly manner. I will be there each day during Photo Week, and will become a familiar face I’m sure your child will warm to. I am good at getting smiles and giggles, and engaging children with humour. However, a photograph where your child is looking away from the camera, or is focusing on an activity they love, can also be a beautiful portrait.

Why do some children have hats on in their individual portraits?

I do ask all children to kindly remove their hats for their individual photos. However, not all children feel comfortable taking off their hats during their session, so if that's the case, I don't force them.  I'd much rather get a great shot of them in the moment when they are happy and enjoying themselves. 

Is upfront payment required?

Yes, a small pre-paid deposit of $10 is required to secure your child’s individual photo session. Your deposit will be deducted from any orders for individual photo products or packages that you place through my online shop after Photo Week. All of the photographs are taken on a registration and pre-paid deposit basis, to be completed by August 01 via my online SHOP.

When and how can I view the photos and place an order?

Approximately 1-2 week after Photo Week, you will receive a link and password which will grant you access to a private online gallery (where you will be able to view the proofs of all the photographs taken of the children). The result of the time I spend with your child will be 3-4 individual portraits, available for purchase in both digital and print formats. Should you wish to purchase your child’s individual portraits, you can then visit my online SHOP and place your order. A group photo will also be available. Orders are to be placed online within 7 days of access to the online gallery for the fastest possible turnaround.

Once all orders are in, the print orders will be printed and delivered to the C&K Peregian Springs Community Kindergarten for collection within 4 working weeks. If however, you choose to purchase a digital package, you will receive a link to your files for download within a week of placing your order.