Professional photographer Ringwood

Headshots
Individual headshot sessions may take anywhere from 10 mins – 1 hour, depending on outfit changes, background options, styles, or props. Sessions run faster if your requirements are clear beforehand, but trying different looks may extend the time.

Multiple Staff Headshots
Setup at your location usually takes 20 minutes, or longer if the setup location needs to be chosen. Individual headshots take 5–10 minutes per person, while group portraits require extra time to position everyone—large groups (10+) may take 20 minutes or more.

Lifestyle Team Shoots
These sessions capture your team in a natural, “candid” style, but typically take longer than standard headshots. While the images feel spontaneous, most shots are actually carefully guided—people still need direction, placement, and adjustments to ensure flattering, cohesive results.

Product Photography
The time required for product photography depends on the complexity of the setup, including whether props or styling are used, the number of backgrounds, and the type of product. Simple shots on a plain background may take less time, while styled setups or products with reflective, shiny, or textured surfaces can take more. Product photography also typically requires more post-production work, such as background cleanup, reflection and shadow adjustments, and retouching for surface imperfections, with the total time influenced by how much editing is needed.

Interior & Exterior Photography
Timing for interior and exterior photography varies depending on the size of the space, setup, and conditions. A single interior room typically takes 15 minutes, while photographing an entire property can take 2–3 hours, depending on staging, lighting, and the number of angles required. For exterior shots, a single building or feature usually takes 30 minutes, whereas multiple locations or more detailed compositions can take 1–3 hours, with weather, lighting, and composition influencing the schedule.

The best time of day for a photoshoot really depends on who’s involved and the location you have in mind.

For example, if you have young children, it’s always best to plan the session around when they’re happiest and most settled—often mid-morning works well.

If you’re considering a beach photoshoot, sunset is ideal. The light is softer, warmer, and more flattering, creating beautiful tones and a relaxed atmosphere. Midday at the beach, especially in summer, can be very bright and harsh due to the open space and reflective sand, which can make photos less flattering. I also recommend avoiding sunglasses or transition lenses during the shoot so your eyes and expressions are clearly visible.

Parks are a great option during the day, particularly in summer, as they offer plenty of natural shade. This helps create softer, more even lighting, which is much more flattering than direct sunlight.

In general, softer light—like early morning or late afternoon—is always preferred, as it reduces harsh shadows and creates a more natural, glowing look in your photos.

Business Photography – Creative Fee Breakdown

• Pre-production – $150
  Planning, preparation, travel, and equipment setup to ensure a smooth shoot.
• Coverage – $150/hour
  On-site photography, capturing high-quality images aligned with your brief.
• Post-production – $100/hour
  Professional editing: image selection, color correction, exposure balancing, and contrast refinement.
• Retouching – $20/15 min
  Optional advanced retouching available upon request.

Example: 1-hour photoshoot without retouching and digital images provided = $450
(Includes 1 hour coverage, travel, equipment and post-production)

Get in touch with your business photography requirements to receive a tailored quote.

Businesses: I provide professional videography across a range of content types, including website banner videos that elevate your brand and create a strong first impression, real estate videography that showcases properties through clean and engaging visual storytelling, social media content designed to capture attention and drive engagement across platforms, and documentary-style highlight snippets that tell the story of your event in a cinematic and impactful way.

Weddings: As they are a fast-paced, once-in-a-lifetime event that require full attention to detail and being constantly ready to capture key moments—from the first kiss through to the candid, meaningful interactions shared with family and friends. Because of this, I offer either professional photography or videography, but not both at the same event, as it’s important to stay fully focused to ensure every key moment is captured as it naturally unfolds. If you would like both services, I can also recommend trusted videographers to take care of the other side of your coverage.