WHAT IS STORYTELLING PHOTOGRAPHY?

First, let me tell you what it’s not. It’s not about everyone dressed up in matching outfits, perfectly posed, looking straight into the camera with big staged smiles. – There’s nothing wrong with the traditional way of taking portrait photos. But when you look back at these pictures, what do you remember about your life at this point in time? Which part of you, or your kids’ personality came through?

As a mother, I know that each child is unique. Each family is unique. And our real life cannot be further from what’s portrayed in these “perfect” pictures。

Now, let’s sit back and look at your life as is. Which moment do you love? What do you want to remember? Maybe it’s the curve of your daughter’s lips when she is giggling. The naughty little lock of hair that always stands up straight on your boy’s forehead. The way the kids run to your husband when he comes home from work. A silly little game that never fails to makes your kids laugh. To me, these are priceless. We are missing out so much by leaving these important memories out of our family album, possibly lost and forgotten.

Please let me help your family tell the incredible story you have already so beautifully written. For you, for your children, and for their children. The laughter, the tears, the hugs, the crazy, the joy, the chaos…the love that shines through the everyday. Nothing is more important than documenting this, because many years from now, you’ll be able to walk right through these images to land at this very moment in time, and remember all these little lovely details that make you “you”.

Let me tell your story and show you the beauty of the everyday.

WHO IS YOUR CLIENT? 

I want all my clients to be happy, so it’s important to me that your vision matches with my style. If you are looking for posed traditional portraits with lots of crazy props, then I’m probably not the photographer for you. My clients are creative and unconventional. They enjoy the genuine, organic moments and embrace beauty in the everyday. If this sounds like you, then I can’t wait to meet you!

WHERE WILL OUR SESSION TAKE PLACE?

I travel within and around Montreal, QC to photograph your family at your home, or another location that is meaningful to you. I would also be happy to suggest other locations if neither of these options work for you. 

DO YOU TRAVEL TO OTHER PLACES?

Yes! I travel worldwide for client sessions, for an additional fee to cover travel time and expenses. Please contact me for details if you’d like me to document your family vacation or special events out of the province of Quebec or abroad. 

INVESTMENT?

The Retainer Fee for weekend/holiday family portrait sessions is $250 and weekday sessions is only $185. I also offer Belly to Baby plan (Maternity session + Newborn/baby family session) at $299 (applicable on weekdays, add $60 for each session scheduled on a weekend/holiday)! 100% of the Retainer Fee is required at the time of booking to secure your date, and is non-refundable (rescheduling is permitted).

The Retainer Fee secures the date of your portrait session and also covers: a copy of detailed preparation and wardrobe guide (which will be delivered to your inbox upon booking the session), a pre-session phone consultation, a portrait session of up to 2 hours, artistic editing of all images and a private ordering session at my Montreal studio. 

The Retainer Fee does not include any products or digital files. However, there is no minimum purchase requirement. You may choose to purchase digital image collection and/or our carefully curated selection of archival quality fine art products. Digital collections start at $500 and include high-resolution, professionally edited images. Please contact me for our detailed pricing and products menu.

For weddings or event coverage, please contact me for a custom commission quote.

DO YOU ALSO OFFER STUDIO SESSIONS OR OUTDOOR MINI SESSIONS?

We do not offer studio sessions since I believe in capturing the most authentic memories within your own personal space, or in the beautiful nature. Limited number of outdoor mini sessions are offered at certain time of the year, so please subscribe to my newsletter to make sure that you don't miss out. (You can unsubscribe anytime.)

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE PRE-SESSION CONSULTATION?

I aim to make artworks that tell the story of who you are as a family within our time together, so we will begin well before your session by honing in on our vision for your session. We will discuss aesthetics, activity ideas and wardrobe. I will ask you questions and we will get to know each other a bit better. 

AND WHEN THE DAY COMES?

After arriving at your home or your chosen location, we will ease into an honest and adventurous time together by letting your family’s favourite activities unfold. I will also guide the session by inviting all of your family members to participate in emotion-filled interactions and fun games, which guarantees to bring out the most genuine expressions and laughters! Typically a session takes about 2 hours. However, being a mom I totally understand the need to feed your newborn or attend to the unexpected need of your little one, so no worries if you need to take breaks! Magic can’t be rushed, right? ; )

WHEN CAN I SEE MY IMAGES AFTER THE SESSION?

Around 4 weeks after our session I will contact you to let you know your images are ready for ordering at my studio. You will be presented with a gallery of at least 100 individually hand-edited images to choose and purchase. Studio Wei is a full service photography studio – offering only the most beautiful, archival art pieces for your family that you can enjoy now and pass down to your children later. I will help you choose the best images for your wall art display or a signature album. Once your order is placed and paid for at the ordering session, your digital images will be sent to you via a download link on the same day and your beautiful handmade artworks will be ready for pick-up in 4-6 weeks.

SOUNDS GREAT, I’M IN! SO WHAT’S NEXT?

Although I’m passionate about photography, my husband and my two girls take priority in my life. : ) Very limited amount of session spots are offered on a first come first serve basis. So please contact me ASAP to secure your spot! I can’t wait to meet your beautiful family!