mothers day mini sessions

Because being in the photo with your mum, your child, or the one who raised you – that matters.

Tucked inside the elegant Wall Street Mall in the heart of Ōtepoti, something special is happening this Mother’s Day. For two days only, we’re creating a space that’s not just about shopping or passing through – but about pausing. About taking a moment to celebrate the most important women in your world.

We’ve transformed a corner of the mall into a dreamy, handcrafted photo set – nothing like the quick, awkward mall photos you might remember from Christmas’s past. This is soft, stunning, and completely styled with love. The backdrop is custom-built by the incredibly talented Derek Lester, styled with thoughtful beauty by Vicki Clifford. It’s warm, timeless, and welcoming.

This isn’t just for little kids and mums – these sessions are for you. For grown daughters and their mums. For new mums soaking up their first Mother’s Day. For aunties, nanas, step-mums, best friends who became family. For anyone who’s ever loved – or been loved – in that beautiful, maternal way.

THE DETAILs

WHERE: Wall Street Mall, George Street, Dunedin

WHEN: Saturday 3rd March: 10am-2pm & Sunday March 11th: 930am-2pm

COST: $25. That’s it. Just $25 for a 10-minute professional photography session, one beautifully edited digital image, and access to your full online gallery, where you’ll have the chance to purchase additional digital downloads, prints, or even a keepsake canvas.

This is not something I offer often. My regular sessions are priced to reflect the time, care, and professional quality I pour into them – but this Mother’s Day, I wanted to make something truly special and truly accessible. Because everyone deserves to have beautiful photos with the people they love. Not someday. Not when everything’s perfect. But now.

BOOK A SESSION

And here’s the thing:

We don’t always realise how important these photos are… until they’re all we have. We’re so often the ones behind the camera. We say, “Maybe next time,” or “I’ll book something when things settle down.” But the moments are slipping by. The kids are growing. Our mums are aging.

Life is happening now.

So this is your gentle nudge – to get in the photo. To give your mum something more meaningful than just flowers or slippers. To give yourself a reason to pause, to soak in the love, to hold your people close and say, “Let’s remember this.”

Make a day of it. Bring your mum or your kids, have a coffee, treat yourselves to lunch, or a massage, or some shopping, and come spend ten minutes capturing something that will last far longer than the weekend.

Bookings are limited. And when they’re gone, they’re gone.

This is your sign to say yes – to beauty, to memory, to love.

LET'S CAPTURE THE MAGIC!

some tips to help capture the magic with our mums

Keep the clothing casual, colourful, and comfortable. Try to avoid heavily patterned, logo or branded clothing as this will distract the viewers eyes from the beautiful faces in the photos! Our sessions are relaxed and comfortable, so make sure you feel comfortable with what clothing you wear.

In saying that…. if matchy matchy outfits and awkward family photo posing is your jam then I AM ABSOLUTELY HERE FOR IT!!

You do you, and let me get all the magic of it on camera x
The Wall Street Mall in located on George street and is right in the heart of Dunedin’s shopping district. With heaps of parking available, and plenty of shops and cafes to ensure you can make the absolute most of your outing, this central location is perfect!
We will be tucked in beside Lush, under the fairy lights, enjoying the delicious smells while eagerly awaiting an after photoshoot treat from Marbecks of Jooni’s.
Worried the kids wont participate? Don’t worry… we will make it so fun as possible. Feel free to bring props with you if you want- favourite toys or books etc. They can add that extra personalised touch to your experience, and can be particularly helpful at getting the littler children (and nervous adults) to relax and have fun.
Make sure everyone has a snack before we start (recommended before they get their clothes on). Hangry people (especially small children) do not create relaxed vibes for anyone!
After the photoshoot you get one digital download of your choice, from an album filled to the brim with as much magic as we can capture in our short session. If you want, you can purchase any additional digital photos, prints or canvases at any point you like over the 6months that the online gallery will remain open. Prints are all done by local suppliers and options and pricing will be listed in your final gallery.