What to Expect During Your 90-min Muse Session

The Muse Session is more than just a photoshoot — it’s a full creative experience. Whether you're a musician, creative, or simply want to step into your next chapter with confidence, this session is designed to capture the real you! Elevated, empowered, and completely magnetic.

Here’s how it all unfolds:

1. The First Zoom Chat

We start with a Zoom call — just a relaxed chat to get to know each other and make sure we’re a good fit. The vibe has to be right. We talk ideas, energy, possible dates, locations, and everything in between.

If you decide to go ahead, I’ll start pulling together a mood board via Pinterest to shape the vision for the shoot. This part is collaborative and creative, and really sets the tone.

2. Location Scouting

Once the concept is clear, I head into location mode. I’ll research and scout spots that feel right for your session. I like places with texture, story and soul. I’ll usually send you a few options to see what speaks to you. We’ll also choose the best time of day to shoot based on lighting and the feel we want to create.

I always ask if you have a place that’s meaningful to you first — a street, a spot, a feeling. But if not, I’ve got a running list of killer locations that photograph like a dream.

Honestly, I live for shooting on location. There’s something powerful about being in spaces that hold meaning. Places with character, texture and a sense of story. Whether it’s an old building, a hidden laneway, the beach at golden hour, or a quiet forest clearing, these locations bring an energy you just can’t replicate in a studio. They help my clients relax, and together we create something layered, striking and unique.

3. Styling & Outfits

Before shoot day, we’ll usually jump on a second Zoom call to go through styling. How involved I am is totally up to you. Some clients come in with Pinterest boards and head-to-toe looks already planned. Others prefer a more collaborative approach…maybe you bring a suitcase of clothes you love (or aren’t sure about), and we mix and match from there.

And then there are the shoots where I take the creative reins completely — and this is where it gets really fun. If you’re up for it, we can push boundaries, get playful, and try looks that are bold, quirky, or a little outside your comfort zone (in the best way). I love pulling unexpected pieces together…layering textures, random objects, experimenting with shapes, or adding a statement item you’d never normally wear but somehow just works on camera.

This is where the magic happens! Not in perfect outfits, but in looks that feel expressive, alive and totally unique to you. Whether you're rocking a power suit, floaty vintage, cowboy boots or something completely offbeat, we’ll create something with real energy and style. You’ll be surprised how good you feel once you let go of the “rules” and lean into the creative process.

4. Shoot Day

We meet on location. I’ll already have been there beforehand to scope it out and plan everything. I’ll guide you through the session from start to finish — gently directing, but also letting things flow. The first few shots are just a warm-up, but within 10 minutes, you’ll feel totally relaxed and in your element.

This isn’t about stiff posing or fake smiles. It’s about capturing your essence. I genuinely want you to feel like your most magnetic, confident, beautiful self. I’ve been obsessed with bold editorial imagery forever, and I want you to look like you just stepped out of a magazine.

Some clients are naturals from the get-go. But most people feel a bit nervous…and I get it. It’s vulnerable. But I promise, by the halfway point you’ll be in full flow, channeling your inner rockstar and wondering why you ever felt shy.

By the end, we’re both buzzing. Creative energy through the roof. It’s honestly such a rush.

5. Post-Shoot: From Proofs to Final Magic

After the shoot? Look, I won’t lie…the post-shoot high is real. Think celebratory full-strength Coke (none of that Zero stuff), a cheeseburger, maybe even a cheeky prosecco and pizza. My clients do it too…it’s practically a ritual at this point. You’ve earned it!

Once I get home, your photos are backed up straight away…safe and sound. Within two weeks, you’ll receive a proof gallery of around 150–250 unedited images. You’ll choose your favourite 25 (warning: this part is almost impossible).

If you fall in love with more, you’re always welcome to purchase extras — either straight away or later down the track if you find yourself needing more content.

Once you’ve made your selections, I work my editing magic, giving each one the bold, cinematic energy my work is known for. Within another two weeks, your final gallery will be delivered via Dropbox. You’ll get high-res and web-sized images, ready to use across your socials, website, Spotify, PR, gig posters…wherever you want to make a statement.

6. A Session That’s All About You

My biggest priority is making the whole process smooth, collaborative and fun, so all you have to do is show up and be your best self. I want you to feel safe, celebrated, powerful and seen. I work with the most beautiful humans — creatives, dreamers, musicians, thinkers…and my job is to capture your essence and reflect it back to you.

You don’t need to be a model. You just need to be you, and I’ll take care of the rest.

Looking for a creative Melbourne portrait, fashion or music photographer? Whether it's bold, intimate, or something totally unexpected, I love working with eclectic creatives on shoots that challenge the norm. Get in touch, and let's create something amazing together!