Portrait Photography
prices & specials
Creating heirlooms for a lifetime
Upcoming specials
Fathers Day studio Sessions
$95
17th–30th August
For two weeks only, we're opening our studio for a limited number of Classic Studio Sessions.
These relaxed 20-minute sessions are designed to capture genuine connection with the people you love most. Whether you're celebrating Father's Day, updating your family photos, or simply creating beautiful portraits together, these timeless images will be treasured for years to come.
Choose from four beautiful, classic studio backdrops for a clean, elegant look that will never go out of style.
Session Details
17–30 August 2026
20-minute studio session
Up to 6 people
Choice of four classic backdrops
$95 session fee (weekdays)
Saturday sessions available for $145
Your session fee includes:
One complimentary digital image
One matching professionally printed photograph
After your viewing appointment, you'll have the opportunity to purchase additional digital images, wall art and albums, with 25% off all printed products during this promotion. If you think you would want 10+ photos from your session, we recommend booking two back to back sessions on the day.
Digital Collections:
3 digital images – $195
10 digital images – $500
20 digital images – $850
Complete gallery – $1295
As places are limited, bookings are essential.
To book your session or find out more, please email jo@jofrancesphotography.co.nz and we'll be in touch to arrange your preferred date and time.
Our current special
$295
bumps and babes
A Maternity session and a Newborn Session for just $295 (usually $195 each). This is for the session fee and does not include any products or digital files.
tulip Sessions
Saturday 12th & 26th August
$95
For just a short time each year, the tulip gardens burst into bloom, creating the perfect backdrop for beautiful, vibrant portraits.
Our Tulip Petite Sessions are designed to capture the joy and connection of your family amongst hundreds of colourful flowers. Whether you're updating your family photos, celebrating your little ones as they grow, or simply wanting beautiful portraits to treasure, these sessions are a wonderful way to welcome spring.
Session Details
Saturday 12th September
Saturday 26th September
30-minute outdoor session
Early Bird Offer: $99 (available until the end of July)
Standard Price: $129
Your Session Includes
30-minute Tulip Petite Session
One complimentary print
Matching digital image
Access to our special Petite Session product menu
Access to our beautiful studio wardrobe to compliment the tones.
Following your session, you'll return to the studio for your viewing appointment where you can choose from a beautiful range of digital files, framed artwork, fine art prints, albums and keepsakes to display in your home.
These sessions are available for two weekends only each year and places are strictly limited.
Book early to avoid missing out. Email us jo@jofrancesphotography.co.nz
Spring Garden Sessions
28th & 29th November
Our much-loved Spring Garden Sessions are back for one weekend only!
Surrounded by beautiful spring blooms, these relaxed outdoor sessions are the perfect opportunity to capture your family in a natural, timeless setting. Whether you're updating your family portraits, celebrating a milestone, or simply wanting beautiful images together, these sessions are designed to create photographs you'll treasure for years to come.
Session Details
Dates: Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 November 2026
30-minute outdoor garden session
Beautiful spring garden location
Up to 6 people
Access to Jo's styling advice and studio wardrobe
Early Bird Offer
Book before 31 August and enjoy our special $99 Early Bird Session Fee.
From 1 September, the session fee will be $129.
Your session fee includes:
One complimentary digital image
One matching professionally printed photograph
After your viewing appointment, you'll have the opportunity to purchase additional digital images, wall art and albums, creating beautiful keepsakes for your home. Perfect timing for Christmas gifting!
As these sessions are only held once a year and places are limited, early booking is recommended.
To reserve your session or find out more, please email jo@jofrancesphotography.co.nz.
Our prices
Signature Portrait sessions
These sessions are appropriate for clients looking for the complete service and a gorgeous collection to hang on their wall and share with their special people. These sessions include three appointments – firstly during the pre-planning session, we will spend time with you finding out about what is special and unique about your family and how we can best create artwork to reflect that. This is usually done over the phone and we like to really get a good understanding of how we can best meet your needs.
The portrait sitting lasts from 40 minutes to three hours depending on your needs and the age of family members. Sittings can involve multiple backgrounds and props, outfits and family groupings. We have an extensive wardrobe of cute newborn, baby, child and pregnancy outfits and props. The usage of these is included in your sitting fee.
After the session you will be invited back to the studio for your Design Consultation where we will design beautiful works to take pride-of-place in your home. While we offer fantastic value collections, we am also happy to design a package to suit your individual needs. Most clients spend between $1500 and $5000 all up.
A large range of products including Art Prints, Fine Art Canvas, Custom Framing, Heirloom Albums, Woodblocks and digital products are available from Signature Sessions. Please contact me to discuss your needs.
Signature sessions sitting fee
from $195
Session Fee: $195 weekdays $300 weekends (up to seven people). Please enquire for larger groups. The session fee is payable upon booking to secure your spot. Signature sessions are available Monday to Friday, with the occasional Saturday. As we only take on two sessions a week, please book early to avoid disappointment.
$895 - catch me up sessions
If you are just wanting a taste of a Jo Frances Photography session then a Catch-Me-Up Session is for you! These sessions are designed for people wanting just a small selection of images without making an investment in a larger session and package. At $895 these sessions are a great deal.
The Catch-Me-Up includes a 30 minute weekday session for up to 4 people
A selection of approximately 30 images to choose your final products from
Includes sitting fee and 20×30 inch fully retouched canvas artwork or 5 high resolution files
Please note these sessions are not suitable for newborn shoots
Limited times available
FAQs
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For family and/or children photo sessions please bring different outfits you may want to use, a drink and a snack for little ones, favourite toys or special soft toys/bears and any special family heirlooms you want to include (grandmas pearls/handmade blankets etc.,) For pregnancy sessions please discuss this with us as it varies depending on the type of style you are wanting.
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As we are only taking on two to three shoots a week, we recommend you book us as soon as you know you want our services. Saturday times are especially popular so book ahead if you need a Saturday.
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If your child is unwell please reschedule. Please try to give us 24 hours notice, although we do realize that this is not always possible with little ones! If your child just has a runny nose or a little cough but is happy in themselves then please come along, or get in touch with us to have a chat. We will also do you the courtesy of rebooking you if we are unwell.
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As we only take on two to three signature sessions a week, we have a minimum purchase of three prints (or equivalent spend). We will give you plenty of time to look through the pricing menu before your session so you can start thinking about what you want. During the ordering session, We will help you pick out the images you love the most and offer some suggestions as to how you may want to display them. Although it may seem daunting to choose from a big selection, the system and the software we use makes the process relatively easy. If for any reason one of the decision makers can not come to the ordering session, we ask that you kindly postpone.