Families
Where do family shoots happen?
Most families pick somewhere they already go: Regent's Park, Hampstead Heath, Richmond Park, Battersea Park, Victoria Park by the lake. The South Bank and Tower Bridge for families who want London in the frame. Say what your weekend looks like and Gráinne will suggest a spot and a time. Wear what you would wear to lunch with friends. Bring a snack.
How long does a family photoshoot take?
Ninety minutes. Long enough for toddlers to forget the camera, short enough that nobody melts down.
How many photos do we get, and when?
Fifty or more edited images in an online gallery within three weeks.
Why a shoot at home?
Small children behave like themselves at home, newborns feed and sleep on their own schedule, and winter shoots stay warm. One room with good window light is enough. Do not tidy for us. Anywhere in London at no travel fee.
What time of day is best?
Morning, when the light is soft and children are fresh. Gráinne will ask which way your windows face.
Does our home need to be big or bright?
No. One room with a window is plenty, and Gráinne works with whatever light you have. If you would like some outdoor shots too, the session can finish in your nearest park.
Maternity and newborn
When should we book a newborn session?
While pregnant, with a rough date. The session happens in the first two to three weeks after birth, once you are home.
Do you use props or posed setups?
No. Everything is natural light and real.
Weddings
What happens on the day?
Gráinne meets you at the Town Hall before the ceremony, for the arrivals and the nerves! Your ceremony is photographed quietly and discreetly from the side. Key shots are captured afterwards, including the confetti shot and a large group photo. Then a short walk to London Fields for portraits, or straight to the pub or restaurant you have booked! Gráinne knows the ones nearby that photograph well. A sneak peek arrives within 48 hours and the full gallery within three weeks.
Do you photograph weddings across London?
Yes. Town halls, register offices and venues anywhere in London are on the same packages, including Old Marylebone Town Hall, Chelsea Old Town Hall, Islington Town Hall and Hackney Town Hall.
Can you photograph inside the ceremony room?
Yes, quietly and from the side, without flash. The registrar sets the rules on the day and Gráinne works within them.
How many guests do the rooms hold?
The Council Chamber is the large room; the smaller rooms suit a handful of guests. Islington Register Office publishes the numbers and takes the room booking. The Ceremony package is built for smaller weddings; larger ones are quoted individually.
How long do you stay?
Two hours on the Ceremony package, which covers arrivals, the ceremony, the steps and portraits nearby. Three and a half hours on Ceremony and celebration, which follows you to the first hours of the reception. Extra hours are £150.
How soon do we get the photographs?
A sneak peek within 48 hours, the full gallery within three weeks, delivered online in high resolution.
Booking and prices
How do we book a family, newborn or home session?
Email your preferred dates and where you would like to shoot. A £100 deposit holds the date and the balance is paid on the day. Up to six people is included. Larger groups are quoted individually.
How do we book a wedding?
To secure your date a £100 deposit is required. The balance is paid the week of the wedding.
Tel: +44 7838 391299
WhatsApp: Message Gráinne
info@redroosterphotos.com
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