Coming Up For Air

A guided underwater experience designed for people marking a significant moment in their lives.

Unlike a standard portrait session, Coming Up For Air begins with a conversation. Together we'll explore what this chapter represents, develop a creative concept, and create imagery that reflects more than just how you looked at a point in time.

Whether you're celebrating a milestone, moving through a period of change, honouring a personal achievement, overcoming a challenge, or stepping into a new beginning, these sessions are designed to create meaningful artwork connected to that experience.

Before entering the water, we'll take a moment to acknowledge the intention behind the session. Nothing complicated or ceremonial—simply a chance to pause, reflect, and create a deeper connection to the images we're about to make.

Photographed in the ocean or a heated pool, the experience combines creative direction, underwater photography, and personal storytelling to produce imagery that feels powerful, authentic, and unique to you.

This session is ideal for people who:

• are marking a significant life transition or milestone

• want to celebrate personal growth, resilience, or achievement

• have experienced a major change and want to honour that chapter

• are drawn to the symbolism and beauty of water

• want artwork with personal meaning beyond a traditional portrait session

• are looking for a unique and memorable creative experience

Images can be captured partially in the water or fully underwater depending on conditions, comfort level, and experience.

What's Included

• Pre-session consultation to discuss your story, intention, and vision

• Creative concept development and planning

• Guided intention-setting before the shoot

• Underwater photography session in the ocean or heated pool

• Guided posing and creative direction throughout

• Optional partially submerged and fully underwater imagery

• 15–20 professionally edited digital images

• Online gallery delivery

Pricing

$750

Additional images, fine art prints, albums, and extended sessions available on request.

Good To Know

• No modelling or underwater experience needed

• Sessions are fully guided and tailored to your comfort level

• Heated pool options available year-round

• Ocean sessions are photographed when weather and water conditions are suitable

• Every session is personalised to the individual and the story behind it

• Suitable for individuals, couples, and maternity clients seeking a more meaningful experience