Cosmos Mini-Session Photoshoot
Here's everything you need to know about booking your
As the mornings get cooler and Autumn draws closer, out come the vibrant pinks and bright whites of the Cosmos flowers.
Take advantage of the season with one of my Cosmos mini-session photoshoots - perfect for family photos, maternity shoots and couple or engagement shoots.
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As the mornings get cooler and Autumn draws closer, out come the vibrant pinks and bright whites of the Cosmos flowers.
Take advantage of the season with one of my Cosmos mini-session photoshoots - perfect for family photos, maternity shoots and couple or engagement shoots.
MINI-SESSIONS FOR 2024 ARE
SOLD OUT!
Limited openings are still available for full sessions (weather and flowering season dependant).
You can also complete the contact form below to sign up to the waitlist for future mini-sessions.
The Details
Cosmos mini-session photoshoots typically take place at the end of March or early April. The final dates for the mini-sessions will depend on the weather - Winter veldfires and the temperature and rainfall during Summer influences the Cosmos season. Even though flowers may start blooming as early as February, they are synonymous with Easter and shooting in late March or early April is best.
You have the option to select your preferred date and time, as well as a back-up date and time, to allow for a "rain day". If you would like to do a full photo shoot in the Cosmos instead of a mini-session, please also indicate this when signing up. If you would like to bring grandparents along, I suggest booking two sessions back to back so we have enough time to photograph everyone.
To secure your Cosmos photoshoot, a signed contract and payment in full at least 7 days prior to the shoot is required (see also the FAQs section below).
R950
20 minute shoot time
5 hi res digital images
Delta Park, Johannesburg
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Have Questions about your COSMOS mini-session? here are the Answers
Common FAQs
Q: WHAT DATES DO YOU HAVE AVAILABLE?
A: Typically, the last weekend in March / first weekend in April are allocated to Cosmos-themed photoshoots. Full sessions are available too, depending on availability. The final time slots are released early to mid March.
Q: WHERE DO THE COSMOS SHOOTS TAKE PLACE?
A: My favourite location for Cosmos sessions is at Delta Park in Randburg. There are a variety of different spots within the park that are suitable for the sessions. The exact location for the session will be sent prior to your shoot day, based on where the blooms are looking their best.
Q: how long is the shoot? what happens if i run late?
A: The time-slot for each Cosmos mini-session is a maximum of 30 minutes, with an average of 20 minutes shooting time. As there will likely be sessions after yours, your session time cannot be extended if you run late, and you will only have the session time remaining in which to shoot.
Q: WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?
A: Each year I set aside a "rain day" as a back-up date. If you are unable to make it on the back-up day, or if it rains a second time, you can transfer your booking to another themed mini-session (e.g. Jacaranda minis) or use your payment towards any full photoshoot of your choice.
Q: how many images do i receive?
A: Your selection gallery has 20 to 30 images, from which you can choose the 5 images that are included in your booking. Additional images from the gallery can be purchased at R100 each and a discount applies if you would like to purchase the whole gallery.
Q: what is the booking process?
A: By signing up to the mini-sessions, you'll be sent a short questionnaire to be completed. Here is where you can choose a preferred date and time for your shoot, as well as letting me know who will be attending the session. You'll be sent a formal quote to be approved as well as your contract for signature. Both a signed contract and payment in full secure your booking. Mini-sessions sell out quickly, and no spots will be reserved without payment. The final time slot options are released mid-to-end February.
I'm a professional photographer in Johannesburg with 15-plus years experience photographing portraits and weddings. I'm inspired by travel, nature, history and art; fuelled by tea (lots of tea!); and above all: love being able to capture stories through my photography.
Over the last decade (and a half) I've photographed weddings and portraits across South Africa. My work has been featured locally in the Top Vendor Wedding Awards, and internationally in the Prowed Awards and The Portrait Masters.
My clients are the ones who laugh louder and hug tighter. Who jump in puddles and dance in the rain. Who go adventuring with mud on their boots and "padkos" for the road trip. Who love the rumble of thunderstorms after a hot Highveld summer's day.
If that sounds like you, you're in the right place! I'm so excited you're here and I can't wait to hear from you.
