Modern Motherhood – Mixing Business and Familial Life with Creative Flair
It was one of those magical moments, Giselle watched on as her daughters playfully giggled and wrestled amongst the pillows scattered about the studio. The space was piled high with textured rugs, crinkled linen blankets and soft, luxurious fabrics from their seaside home. Gleefully, Sabine 6, and Mira 4, discovered the potted pampas grass, shredding
Style Tips For Your Photoshoot
Flattery is your photographer’s prerogative. No one better understands the need to limit distractions from the true message and impact of a stunning image than your photographer. Flattery is less about making you look like someone else and more about celebrating what you’ve got. We teach ourselves to be incredibly self-critical, focused on our flaws,
Motherhood – An interview with Chontel Duncan
To celebrate this Mother’s Day, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Chontel Duncan for a one on one interview about her magical (and sometimes challenging) journey through motherhood and what it’s like raising a big family. Chontel is a personal trainer, gym owner, fitness influencer and self-confessed overall fitness lover. Yet not only
How to connect with customers in a disconnected age
In the age of Covid, as we’re all striving for connectivity, customers have never valued experience more. They want to feel connected, seen and heard. In fact, in a recent Forbes report, a huge 74 percent of those surveyed said they prioritize experiences over products. So, what does this mean for product-based business in the
The company values that make our photographs so special
Our Verve team is made up of passionate storytellers who love creating and telling true, authentic stories. At the heart of all that we do, and at the heart of each of our people, is our core values. These are the company values that make our photographs so special. As a family-owned business these values
The benefits of an in-studio photo shoot
What are the the benefits of an in-studio photo-shoot at Verve Portraits? At Verve, we pride ourselves on providing memorable photography experiences and truly personalised, creative imagery. For many of our guests this is the first time having a professional studio shoot and they want to know what they can expect. We also get asked
How to make the most out of your Verve Portraits digital images
So you’ve finished your Verve photoshoot. You have gone through your beautiful memories and like many, have chosen to go with digital images as part of your photography package. A great choice! There are so many creative ways to make the most of your Verve digital images. Therefore, we’ve shared a few of our favourites
Dear Mum, here’s why we want you in the photos too.
Dear Mum here’s why we want you in the photo too. To the dearest Mums reading these words… When it comes to having your photo taken, we know how easy it can be, to become hyper-judgemental about ourselves and the skin we’re in. Dear Mum here’s why we want you in the photo too. That
How to manage a photoshoot with young children
Figuring out how-to manage a photoshoot with young children can certainly be a juggle, especially with a newborn. Between nap times and potential crankiness on the way, it can be hard to balance everyone all at once. Therefore, we have shared our best tips and tricks, on how-to manage a photoshoot with young children. We
What to wear to a family photoshoot
Want to know what to wear to a family photoshoot? We’ve got you. Whether you have an energetic two year old, a wee little newborn, a pair of too-cool-for-school teens or college aged young adults; putting together a cohesive look for the brood is easier than you think! We’ve collated the essential tips, from our
