Whoever you invite to work on your grounds is representing your establishment, your culture and your values. You want to align with businesses who share your people-focused values, upholding the cordial atmosphere for the whole community. I can promise, I am that business and I am that photographer.
I bring my authenticity, a friendly smile, helpful demeanour, and confident experience.
I bring my flexibility, from scheduling, communication templates, following your lead, however hands on, or off, you like to be.
I bring my nineteen years of business leadership to resolve any questions, just refer your families directly to me, you won’t be left on your own to troubleshoot.
As your photographer you can count on me to not only capture your people professionally with grace, but I am here to offer my expertise in any capacity you may require. Whether updating your website, need head shots of your team or an upcoming event needs to be photographed, just give me a call and I’ll have you covered.
The evolution of my photographic business.
As a mama to one boy I have a goal similarly shared by all the families I know and that can be summed up in one word; balance.
Photographing schools and childcare centres grants me a balance between my work and home life, whilst really synthesising the two.
My life as a photographer has always been rewarding and exciting, I love people, I love love and I love capturing expressions, pure emotions and of course those beautiful giggles. But I almost gave up the pleasure of my work because I was struggling to find balance with my family. Working as a photographer involved inconsistent hours, weekends and time away when my little heart needed me the most.
When I was invited to apply as the official photographer at my son’s Steiner School I felt absolutely honoured and thrilled to win the project. Of course, knowing many of the little faces made it all the more fun. Photographing the children the following year I again enjoyed recording how much they had grown.
As a family portrait photographer I worked my darnedest to evoke those joyful expressions from every single one of those 300 children.
When I received the wonderful feedback I realised I had found my calling.
What I love the most is that my personal interests, philosophy and growth as a mother complements my work as a school and kinder photographer. I know compassion and a little patience goes a long way, and I delight in talking with little people, their playful zest for life rubs off.
So, here I am.
Your custom is helping me live my dream of a balanced life, supporting my family whilst also allowing me to be a present mum. What a gift.
I truly thank you, from my heart to yours.
Catherine
catherine@schoolportraitart.com.au
M. 0402 023 241