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Bio

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"If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine"

 

Vanessa Pike-Russell
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Location and studio photographer from Lake Illawarra, NSW 2528 Australia

 

Education: B.Ed (Info. Tech. and Comm.)



When did the photography bug bite? Photography is an important part of my life. Ever since I can remember I have loved capturing precious moments. My earliest photographs were portraits of friends and family.

Why do you enjoy photography?
I enjoy freezing a moment in time, capturing images that are fun and full of expression. I also enjoy the challenge and believe, as Plutarch did that - "The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled."

Where can I buy your photos? I have a red bubble store, a stock photo account with fotolia and a profile on gekko images. I enjoy doing photography courses and photography challenges.   If you would like to purchase or rent an artwork for your business or organisation please contact me. 

What services do you provide? I am available for a wide range of photography subjects including, but not limited to

    * Advertisements
    * Architecture
    * Business events
    * Commercial headshots
    * Food photography
    * Portraits (baby, engagement, family, Trash the Dress (post wedding portraits) etc
    * Product Photography
    * Website design
    * Website developing (php, mysql database)
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Client login

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With our online ordering system you can view your session photos online using your client login details. You will see thumbnails of every photo from the session plus a range of contact sheets, composites and an example photobook. You may apply for a family login account and organise prepaid packages or coupons so that family or friends can choose the photos they wish to have an not worry about paying. If you have recently had a photo session with us and have not received your login details yet you can register now.

Note: Please use your real name that we will have on file for you and for username and your surname and type of session for your userid

eg. Kidman_Maternity

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Customer Packages

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  • A$100 minimum sitting fee payable on the day applies to all packages (excluding specials).
  • Up to 2 hours photography plus an 8 by 12 photo of your choice and a private website link to view your edited photos and opportunity to share with friends and family to order prints. 

 

Engagement, Pre-Wedding and Trash The Dress sessions

Why wait until the wedding to get those romantic, emotive portraits. We offer an engagement and pre-wedding portrait session with the choice of studio lighting or the outdoor location of your choice from a list of local scenic spots.  ( Read more... )

 

Family portraits

Capture a special moment with a family portrait. They make a great gift for grandparents, family and friends. Whether in your home or in a location of your choice you are sure to enjoy the experience. ( Read more... )

 

Headshots

For artists, models and businessess purposes. Either in the location of your choice or in our home studio. Headshot portraits are usually restricted to head and shoulders with the body turned slightly away from the camera. Portraits will be taken either in diffused natural lighting or with strobe flash units triggered wirelessly. ( Read more... )

 

Graduate Portraits

You've studied hard all year and now you are about to say goodbye to all your classmates. Why not book a graduate portrait session and create a portrait or yearbook as a memento to treasure  

 

Newborn photography

There is nothing sweeter than a newborn. Such a special time in your family life and should be captured in images which shows the first glimpses of the personality and facial features which will develop in later life. We would love to photograph your newborn and your family. Please contact us today. ( Read more... )

 
 

Events: Christenings

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We would love to be a part of your special day. Please contact us today!

Prices start from $50 session fee (2 hours) plus your choice of picture package

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Maternity sessions

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Pregnancy is a magical time so why not capture a soft, glamour image

for your child to enjoy later and say 'that was me in Mummy's tummy'.

maternity

Women who are pregnant glow from the inside out. Share the magic and book a pregnancy session today!

Package 1: One hour session in our studio, photos purchased on demand $50

Package2: One hour session with standard folder of photos (4 x 6x4, 2 x 6x8, 1 x 12x8) $75

Package 3: Session and small photo book ($50+ $50 for book including editing time)

Package 4: Session and over 100 photos on CD for you to print $100

Package 5: Session with makeover, CD of photos, framed A4 print and wallet photos $300

 

 

Our Print Prices

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Sessions start from $100 which includes a DVD of your images.

Prints are processed through Redbubble, an Australian company that prints high quality products and delivers them to your door.

You will be given a username and password to log in to see the images from your session and you can purchase the prints and cards you want in your own time.

You can give the website address to friends and relatives to purchase prints. The redbubble account will be closed when you choose to close it.

I will receive a commission based on product pricing but will leave the printing to the experts.
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Greeting cards $4.20
Matted Prints - 218mm x 326mm  $25

Mounted prints 20.3 x 30.4 $48 | 30.5 x 45.5 $66

Canvas prints 20 x 30cm $72 | 30.5 x 45.7cm $96 

Framed prints 20.3 x 30.4 $96

 

See the following images at Vanessa's Redbubble account
http://vanessapr.redbubble.com/works

 

Portraits: Babies

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If you go into the woods today... by Vanessa Pike-Russell 

A 2 hour session including the best images from the day for $100

 

 

 

Portraits: Engagement sessions

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Why wait until the wedding to get those romantic, emotive portraits. We offer an engagement and pre-wedding portrait session with the choice of studio lighting or the outdoor location of your choice from a list of local scenic spots.

Price starts at $100 and includes $50 session fee and ten A2 photos or three A4 photos of your choice from the day.

 

 

 

 

 

Portraits: Family

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Family portrait 

Capture a special moment with a family portrait. They make a great gift for grandparents, family and friends. Whether in your home or in a location of your choice you are sure to enjoy the experience.

A$50 sitting fee payable on the day applies to all packages. This includes up to 2 hours photography plus an 8 by 12 photo of your choice and a private website link to view your edited photos and opportunity to share with friends and family to order prints. 

Contact us today.

 

 
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