A word for parents -
Our children in their golden years
Isn't it amazing how time flies in the blink of an eye? I remember looking back at the moments when my children were born 13 and 15 years ago, it still feels like yesterday.
Many regard pre-school age as golden years, our children learn so much from us and their surroundings, they wear their hearts and souls on their sleeves, full of love and joy. They smile, they cry, they get angry, all authentic emotions pouring out of loving hearts, each emotion so pure, honest, and precious. In the last decade I have captured countless of these wondrous moments for many families, the capture serves as a portal for parents to travel back in time to relinquish sweet memories.
When I look back on the images of my children in their golden years, I felt so blessed that I have preserved as much memories as I did. I hope my images will do the same for you.
Hi! My name is Eetane and I am an international award winning photographer specialising in children portraiture.
My philosophy in photography is all about soul connection. My goal as a photographer is to capture the golden years of children for parents, so they can look back years later and travel back in time to relive these wonderful memories. When I think about life, everything in the universe is interconnected, and I love capturing this connection through my lens. A child taking a walk in nature is an interaction of many things - the surroundings such as flowers, plants, insects, earth elements and their inner being. It is intriguing to see how these subtle connections form the state of being. My work focuses primarily on candid shots because I believe the unposed expressions are the most sublime.
I am a huge advocate of living life through gratitude, positive thinking and wellness. My motto is always be kind, and treat others how we wanted to be treated. Apart from my photography work I am fascinated with topics such as quantum physics, energy and frequency medicine. My family and I love nature, so in the holidays you would probably find us out camping in the Victorian High Country or amongst the many great coastal regions that Victoria has to offer!
I just want to say thank you so much for taking the time to visit this page. I look forward to photographing your children :)
Much love,
Eetane x
my why - Sharing love
Kinder photography is my community project. I see it as a way to connect with local community by meeting local members and providing beautiful affordable images for parents; at the same time supporting charities that are close to my heart. Part of proceeds are donated to charities such as National Breast Cancer Foundation and Monash Children Hospital.
Portraits Gallery
My work focuses on your children and their environment. I love capturing the immersiveness moments when they interact with their activities and surroundings.
Prints & DIGITALS Packages
The prints and digital packages are designed to be simplistic for easy decision making. As a photographer I am a huge advocate on story telling. The digital packages are of great choice and value because they provide so much flexiblity for the images to be showcased and converted to all kind of different artwork, such as albums, canvas, framed prints, on mugs, personalised cards, t-shirts and more!
FAQ For Parents
What is the registration for?
A.The current Victoria state guidelines requires parents/ guardian permission's for a child to be photographed.
The registration fee is $25 which covers Eetane's time and talent in photographing, curating, editing, and uploading images to private galleries for viewing.The registration fee can be fully claimed towards the purchase in your private gallery.
The fee is only refundable if your child is unwell or absent during the photo week.
Do I have to buy the photos?
A.There's absolutely no obligation to buy photos! It is important that parents are happy with the images before making any purchase. All purchases in each gallery will be credited with the paid registration fee to offset the total.
Can I request for siblings photos?
A.Yes, siblings attending the same centre can be photographed on parents request. Sibling photos are complimentary service when each sibling is registered for individual portraits.
How much will it cost?
A.Prints start at just $15 eah and packages at $55.
What if my child was absent during the photo week?
A.Due to tight schedule Eetane may not be able return to the centre for missed session, this will be assessed on case by case basis, please feel free to speak to the centre to find out if that can be arranged. If you have registered and your child is absent the registration fee will be fully refunded.
When do I get to view the gallery?
A.Online viewing will be available in approximately 3 weeks after the session week, a link to a password protected gallery will be sent to you by email.
Can I combine the purchase of sibling galleries into a single package?
A.Sibling galleries are separate and cannot be combined into a single package.
Each child has his/her own individual gallery which includes the sibling photos to allow maximum flexibiility and choices. Children with siblings also have more images than individual galleries which means the gallery is already of greater value compared to individual galleries.
A Note on Sibling Galleries
I have parents asking about whether they are paying the siblings images twice when they purchase the full download of both sibling galleries. Sibling images are supplied as extra. Children without siblings have set images in their galleries, sibling galleries each have the same set individual images PLUS sibling images. This means if parents purchase full digital galleries for both siblings the siblings photos are essentially free of charge, or it works out to be $8 per digital.
Are digital copies available for purchase?
A.Yes both prints and digital copies are available for purchase individually and in packages.
Do you offer digital group photos?
A.For privacy reasons we do not offer digital copy of group photos. Group prints are available for children in aged 4+ group and can be ordered in 6 x 8 print format.
What if I forgot and missed the ordering date?
A.As the prints are usually batch orders from photo lab, ONLY digital purchase is available if the order date has been missed. Please get in touch with Eetane to have the gallery reactivated. Each reactivation incurs a $20 fee.
Do you retouch cuts and bruises on skin?
A.Cuts and bruises can be retouched from $15 per image depending on the extent of editing required. Please contact Eetane for a quote prior to purchasing.
When will I receive the prints?
A.All prints will be delivered to the centre approximately 3 to 4 weeks after the order closing date. Digitals are available for download instantly upon purchase.
How do I register my child for photo session?
A.Your centre willl forward a registration link or find the link in the same email that sends you here!
Or contact your centre if you are yet to receive a link to register.
Do you offer artwork and albums?
A.Yes! All albums and artwork products such as canvas, acrylic mount, metal and wood prints come from professional quality lab that are not available in retail places. The craftsmanship, colours accuracy and quality comes with 75 years guarantee. Please feel free to contact Eetane to discuss these options.
Do you offer private photography sessions?
A.Yes I do! Full and mini sessions are available both indoor and outdoor. Mini sessions are seasonal only. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook to be the first to learn when mini sessions are released which are often limited in availability.
Useful Tips for the day of the photoshoot
- Clothing selection plays an important factor. In general, plain and solid colours clothing are best, as it allows your child to be the centre of attention.
- Avoid bright colour clothing such as red, bright pink, bright green as they draw attention away from faces.
- Pastel colours are great and works really well with jeans, skirts, or khaki pants.
- Small prints and pattern are fine, avoid big prints or licensed images like Disney as they are usually distracting.
- A little effort on hairstyle goes a long way, a good suggestion would be a little hair spray or clips to keep the hair in tip top shape.
- Avoid packing messy food such as spaghetti bolognese on photo day as the food might stain the clothing or faces.
- Due to covid restriction, only siblings attending the same centre will be photographed on parents request, both siblings are to be registered for individual portraits. The same rules apply to non-siblings, where involved children are to be registered individually and full consent granted by parents of related parties as per privacy terms and conditions.
Covid Information
- To ensure the wellbeing and safety of the staff and children, extra care and precautions are in place in order to minimise risk exposures.
- Camera equipment are thoroughly cleaned and sanitised before each photo session.