What should we wear?

Babies look their best wearing nothing at all. The little ones will look great with parents wearing dark clothes, with no writing or logos. Children are best photographed in plain clothes, with no bold patterns, writing or logos.

Simplicity in clothing will give your photographs that timeless feel, and they will also look great in black & white. For example, plain white shirts and denim jeans or skirt, or a white dress. Young children look very cute in overalls, and hats are always fun!

Is there anything we should bring with us?

As most shoots take place at your home, everything is at your fingertips. Have a couple of your child's favoured toys ready, they provide good distraction for children with aversion to cameras. Having a snack as a reward for good behaviour also works well.

What time of day is the shoot? When should we schedule?

Natural light works best in early mornings and late afternoons, so we tend to schedule shoots for an hour and a half after sunrise or before sunset. Consider when your child is in a better mood. Most babies are shot indoors, with smaller ones photrographed both awake and asleep. We try to schedule for after a good nap, when they are responsive, alert and happy.

Is my house suitable for Cheeky Monkey's photographic session?

Ideally, we look for a room with a large window to photograph the little ones (we bring our own back-drops). For older children, a large green back yard will be perfect. If you don't think your dwelling suits our needs, please let us know. We can either use a nearby park, or location.

How long does the shoot last?

We never limit the duration of our sessions. We photograph as long as it takes to capture the little one's personality. All children are different, yet none are very patient, so, in most cases, the shoot will last between one and two hours. We are very patient in regards to changing, feeding, and even napping.

What if it rains on the day?

We aim to capture the best possible images of your child, so, rescheduling due to weather is free.

How many images should we expect?

You will receive between 50 and 100 images to choose from.

When can we view the images?

We will deliver a CD with low-resolution files of images within a week from the shoot. Those will undergo very basic retouching, to give you an idea of what the finished images will look like. We will also convert all files to black & white at customer's request, at no extra charge.

Is there a minimum order?

At Cheeky Monkey we have never had the need to set a minimum order. Combined with our limited offer of a free session, you have absolutely nothing to lose!

What are your prices?

We tailor packages to suit every wallet. Single print prices start at $25. E-mail Cheeky Monkey for a full price list.

Please, do not hesitate contacting Cheeky Monkey for any further information.