If you would love family photos but haven’t attempted a photoshoot because you think it will be a total disaster then I am the photographer for you!

Watch the video above to see behind the scenes during photoshoots of families with kids who have special needs.

Along with being a professional photographer, I am also a practicing Occupational Therapist and I have over 15 years experience working with clients who live with various conditions.

I provide a specialised service which combines my experience as an OT with my photography skills. I work with you to not only capture gorgeous photos of your child, but to use these photos and develop personalised therapeutic resources for them. 

There are so many therapeutic uses for family photos and the process of having the photoshoot itself can be extremely beneficial to increase children’s confidence and sense of belonging.

A range of resources are available. The most popular resources include:

• positive affirmation photobooks
• memory and categorisation games using photo magnets or small prints
• social stories photobook
• positive affirmation framed print

I will work with you to determine the most appropriate therapeutic resources for your child and these can be created as part of the service. These resources can assist with:

• building self-esteem and confidence
• learning social stories
• recognising facial expressions
• developing a sense of belonging
• strengthening bonds with family
• categorisation and pattern recognition
• memory
• fine motor skills

If you have a family member or child on the NDIS, I offer Therapeutic Packages incorporating a specialised photoshoot and the creation of therapeutic resources. In most cases we can access NDIS funding for this service. 

I spend a lot of time with you before special needs photoshoots to create an inclusive and comfortable environment for everyone involved. 

The photoshoot will be tailored around your family’s unique needs.  We will design a photoshoot in a location that everyone loves and at a time of day when everyone is usually most relaxed. I will learn about everyone’s likes, dislikes, triggers and calming strategies. I will take it at your pace and follow your lead. There will be no rushing or forcing anyone. I will work with you all to ensure it is an enjoyable experience and you get those photos you have always wanted.

Family photoshoots can be a time of joy and bonding between family members, and having the beautiful photos proudly displayed in your home can increase children’s self-esteem and their sense of belonging.

Many individuals with special needs feel very proud, loved and valued when seeing themselves in a family photo.

Check out the short video below to learn more about what is included in a photographic experience with me.

If you have any questions, or if you’d like to book in, give me a call or SMS on 0422896108 or email me on [email protected] Alternatively you can click here to organise a convenient time for me to call you.

~ Tammy.