Christmas is about family, love and being together. So why not do this by creating some beautiful Christmas portraits of your dog and your family. 

Theresa is the only photographer in Singapore offering Christmas photo sessions for dogs and their families. It is totally up to you if you want the session just for your dog, or you want to be in the portraits yourself. Pease note – I do not recommend booking these sessions with small children, even if your dog lives with small children at home.  

If you want a session for your children only (without dogs) you can book it here

Each session is 45 minutes long. It won’t take this long to do the portraits, however, it is best to have plenty of time for your dog to get used to the studio and the new surroundings. 

Below package, $260 is the price for one dog and includes

• 45 minutes Christmas themed portrait session for your dog.
• 4 high resolution digital portraits of your dog
• $100 voucher towards a future full family session where you of course can include your dog.

Optional add ons per session (to be paid cash on session day)

• $40 per dog (added dog must be your own, hence the two dogs must live together on a day to day basis)
• $20 per human family member
• Prints can be purchased separately after your session if you wish to do so.

Upon booking you will receive a detailed email with all the information you need for your dog’s Christmas photo session. If you have any questions before booking you are of course welcome to call me any time on 9754 1759

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There is so much focus on our young mothers, and they definitely deserve to be celebrated for Mothers Day and all year around. But I have decided to make an offer for mothers day, particularly celebrating our senior mothers. However, all women are welcome to make use of this offer. Mother or not, this is about you and creating some beautiful portraits together.

Lets gift ourself, or a woman we care for, something to show her how beautiful she is,

make her feel like a queen for a day,

and give her a gift in form of forever lasting portraits.

The model can decide if she wants to come alone or bring her children / grandchildren and spouse or even her dog….. This shoot is for her!

Who is this offer for?

These sessions are  essentially for all women, whether she is a mother, a grandmother or not a mother. However, I am mentioning senior mothers, asI would absolutely love to make a day special for a grandmother or senior mother.

Whoever the model may be, she can also bring whoever she would like to be photographed with it. For instance her siblings, husband, children, grandchildren… even her dog. We can even do three (or four!) generation portraits!

Children all ages are welcome to join the shoot. However, all portraits will be centered around the lady the shoot is booked for.

Why not gift this session for Mothers Day. Either give it to yourself because you deserve it. Or to a friend or a mother. Anyone is welcome

What do you get?

I have teamed up with Ellie from Big Blow . Ellie is a professional hair and makeup stylist, and she will do your look in exactly the way you like it.

For just $880 you get:

• 1 hour professional hair and makeup done by Ellie from The Big Blow.

• Portrait shoot without time limit  at the studio in Bukit Timah

• 8 High resolution edited digital images.

• 1 framed 8×12 inch image printed on archival photo paper and framed. (Chose from any of the 8 digitals)

• Free access to the studio wardrobe (You are encouraged to bring your own outfit as the main outfit)

The model will get portraits in exactly the style she wants. This is a day about her!  Theresa has an abundant amount of backgrounds in any colour and design, therefore,  you can be sure there will be something that fit your taste and outfits.

By the way, why not do two or three different backgrounds – remember there is no time limit to your session, so we have time to have fun creating different styles.

Please note this is not a family session. If you are looking for a portrait session for the entire family with individual portraits of everyone as well as group portraits, then please consider a family session

Perfect gift for Mothers Day – Whatsapp (9754 1759) me now or email me theresa@olesenportraits.com and I can make you a gift card you, so you can pass to your mother on Mothers Day. Or why not just gift a session for to yourself. Any woman who want a fun day creating some beautiful portraits, is welcome!

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It is that time of the year again. Christmas is almost around the corner. Well perhaps not quite, but my studio is already full of glitter and Jingle Bells.

My Christmas sessions, are not like the usual family shoots. These are shorter themed sessions, where you can enjoy a shoot as a family or just for your kids in two different Christmas themed setups.

Please note, my studio only has capacity for smaller families. The studio cannot accomodate extended families i.e two families in one shoot. Message me if you are more than 5 people before you book your slot

You can book via the ‘Book Now’ button below. If you have children below 2 year old, please message me before booking, so we can find a timesslot for you that is suitable to your child’s nap time etc.

Christmas photo session $460:

10 high resolution digital images chosen by Theresa

45 minute session.

LOCATION:  24 Mount Rosie Road, 308068, free parking

What to wear:

This year I would recommend Gold, white and glitter. Avoid black as the background is quite dark, you want to pop out and not blend in:)

Kindly note, this is a mini shoot – 45 minutes, and you are to arrive in the clothes you would like to photograph in. Only one outfit per person, no changing – there is no changing room facilities at the studio.

There will be no hair and makeup artist at this shoot. She can be booked separately, please whatsapp Ellie 90102370 directly, if you would like to book hair and makeup at her salon.

How and when do I get my pictures?

After your shoot, Theresa will select the best 10 images and edit them to the high standard you see on this page. She will then send the portraits to you via a direct WeTransfer link. All pictures are delivered digitally – high resolution. The selected 10 pictures are final and no unedited images are sold nor shared.

Delivery time is maximum two weeks after your shoot. If your shoot is end November, then Theresa will strive to deliver them faster.

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Outdoor photo sessions are very relaxed

An outdoor photo session is a great option for families with toddlers and fast-moving children.

This kind of session is totally stress-free. As we will be either on the beach or in the park, the kids can just run and play. I give very little direction and just follow the children for those perfect candid shots. Once they have lost a bit of their energy, I will get some close-up portraits of each child alone and some semi-posed family portraits. However, the essence of my outdoor family session is to have fun and to capture what family is all about: love, interaction and having fun.

Your final photo gallery is a wonderful colourful diverse gallery. There will be a mix of individual pictures of all members of your family, as well as pictures of the family together. Some will be portraits of you interacting and playing, others will be slightly more posed.

How does a outdoor photo session work?

We arrange your outdoor photo session together. You can pick any location in Singapore. Perhaps there is a place that is very significant to you. Or perhaps you just know a beautiful spot where you want your family photographed.

If you don’t know where you would like your session, then let’s chat about it and I can suggest good places according to the scenery you would like in the background.

Your outdoor photo session will be scheduled for either early morning (start before 8am) or late afternoon (start around 5.30pm). These are the times where we get beautiful soft light and it is not too hot for moving around outside. It is much more enjoyable to do a portrait session in the outdoors when the sun is not beating down.

There is no time limit to any of my portrait sessions. But rest assured, your kids have a time limit! This is why I aim to have a full gallery within one hour. We may stay longer if the children are up for it.

You can see pricing details here (please note, the outdoor session fee does not include professional hair and makeup).

Outdoor sessions – fun filled sessions anywhere you fancy

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You are the face of your business and your brand!

Whether you simply need a few headshots for your social media profile picture, or you need a larger selection of different styled portraits –  I can help you.

Headshots are portraits of you, usually shot from chest and up. Headshots are used as profile pictures on websites, social media, LinkedIn etc

Personal Branding  is a full portrait session that is totally designed for you and your brand. We create a series of differently styled images of yourself in different settings. Hence, you can use these pictures on your website or in print advertisement to describe what you do and who you are. Personal branded shoots can be done at my studio or on location, for example a park or at your workplace.

Headshots

Everybody needs a headshot. You need it to represent you on your social media, LinkedIn and possibly your website. It is absolutely vital to have a good portrait of yourself to build credibility with your clients and customers. Besides, people may ‘Google Image’ you, and it’s always best to pop up with a great image on Google

I can help you create a series of headshots that are styled and shot in a way that represents you and your business. Tell me what business you are in and how you want your professional headshot to look. No headshot is the same. I will guide you through expressions and styling. Everything has to fit your brand and personality. That is what I am here to help with.

If you are curious to know more about my headshot sessions and get some advice on how to prepare and dress for your session, then read here.

Mens headshot sessions $350

• Pre-session consultation to discuss your style.
• Session at my studio in Bukit Timah.
• 5 fully edited high resolution digital files.

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Women’s headshot sessions $350

• Pre-session consultation to discuss your style.
• Session at my studio in Bukit Timah.
• 5 fully edited high resolution digital files.

Optional add on: Professional hair and makeup artist one hour: $190. And $60 per subsequent half hour.

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Headshots for Companies

If you are a company looking to have headshots done of several employees, give me a call 9754 1759 to discuss rates and location.

Need more than just a few headshots? A personal branding session is more for you then!

Many professionals from a wide range of professions chose to have a personal branding  session – this is a longer session and includes a larger gallery with very different styled portraits.

My personal branding sessions are tailor-made to exactly what you need. This type of session is ideal if you are looking for a larger, more diverse gallery. You may want some studio portraits as well as some portraits of you working… You can also do a mix of studio and location portraits to create an even more diverse gallery.

Prices for personal branding start at $750. Pictures are delivered in high and low resolution.

Contact me 9754 1759 to chat about your needs and what kind of package you are looking for. The final price depends on the number of pictures and location.

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In a women’s beauty portrait session we create beautiful images of you as you are right now.  Age, size and shape doesn’t matter! The end result is a series of beautiful portraits of you looking your absolute best.

Get pampered with professional hair and makeup and have some fun being a model for a day!

This session is all about you! Your day and your portraits. We will create them in exactly the style you would like.

Pre-session consultation

Before your session, you will have a pre-session consultation over the phone to plan and talk about your shoot.  We plan colours, clothes and chat about the style you like. Whether its soft and ethereal, romantic or dark and dramatic, we will capture the essence of you. It is your session; your portraits – you decide how you want them. 

Professional hair and makeup

Your session starts with a relaxing hour of professional hair and makeup in exactly the style you like. Ellie from The Big Blow is a professional hair and makeup artist with over 20 years experience. She can do any skin / any hair. Just tell her the style you want, and she will make you look amazing for your shoot. You may even book a night out after the shoot, as you will look your absolute best.

Outfits

Your portrait shoot is about having fun.  The studio has a selection of dresses and outfits that you are welcome to use during your shoot. You are also recommended to bring your own outfits, as it is important you wear something that makes you feel comfortable.

There is no limit to how many outfits you can wear during your shoot. Have some fun, try on different things and see what you like. It is a fun process to wear different outfits and match them with various backgrounds in order to create a great variety of looks for your final gallery.

Posing

Don’t worry if you are camera shy or haven’t done a photoshoot before! Theresa will gently guide you through every step and every pose.

Ultimately, these sessions are fun and relaxed. It really is just turning up, getting pampered and following posing instructions. None of us are born models. Theresa can pose anyone so they look their absolute best. She is trained in explaining how to do the best poses for every body shape. Simply just follow her instructions.  The outcome is a series of beautiful portraits of you looking amazing. 

Your images

It takes around two weeks for your images to be ready. Theresa will select and edit a final gallery of 20 images. Once they are ready you will be invited back to the studio for your in-person viewing session.

You will see you final gallery on a TV screen and can then select which ones you would like to purchase as per the price list. It is totally up to you which images you would like to invest in and what format you would like them in (digital, framed prints, canvases..). There is no hard sell.

Basically, you choose which of the final images  you would like to purchase. It is all up to you, you only buy what you like. Having said that, most women fall in love with all of them.

Details of pricing can be found here (Pricelist)

You can click here to see some beautiful examples of women’s beauty portraits.

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A family portrait is one of the most important things you can invest in. You never know the future, and that family portrait you take today could become invaluable.

I don’t know how many times I have heard the “should have”!

                        ‘We should have done this while granddad was still alive’.

                                 ‘We should have done this before the kids got so big’.

No more should haves! Just book your family portrait session now. Stop time for a moment and make today the memory your entire family will treasure forever.

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My family sessions are for the entire family.

This is your session, and I urge you to gather the family and bring the ones close to you. Bring the grandparents, bring your dog, bring the ones you love. There is no extra charge. You pay for the session and not per person.

I personalise my family portrait sessions to what you want and need. We can focus on the kids. We can focus on mum and the kids or we can focus on the grandparents. It is up to you. Just let me know what you want and what matters the most to you. If you only want one or two shots of the entire family and then focus on the children, that is fine too.

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Chill out – my family sessions are relaxed and fun

Many people admit to me that they dreaded their session. The stress of getting the kids ready, happy and smiling… The stress of getting the grandparents to agree…. the stress of loosing a kg or two before the session….  Then when they leave they say ‘oh Theresa, this was actually fun and very relaxing’!

My family sessions are stress free! First of all I have seen it all. Nothing will shock or stress me. I have four children myself, so I have seen my fair share of kids that don’t want to be photographed or won’t cooperate.

Besides, I have my own measures in place to make the session pleasant for everyone:

• Professional hair and makeup can be arranged for anyone who wants it. It takes the stress out of trying to look great before the session.
• Family sessions have no time limit. There is no rush – ever!
• There are no extra costs for extra family members.
• Free pre-session consultation, where we plan the session together. This makes it easy on the day of the shoot as we know what to shoot for, and you know what to wear and bring.

More information

If you would like more information about how to dress and prepare for a family portrait session, then read here. There is heaps of info here and of course, if you have questions, you can call / Whatsapp me anytime. I am  happy to answer any questions you may have.

My full family session pricing guide can be found here 

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Treat your child to his or her own portrait session and let us create memorable, timeless and stunning portraits of your child in exactly the style you would like.

My fine art child portrait sessions are geared towards children age 6 and up. This is because the child will have to take some direction in terms of posing etc. If you would like portraits of your toddlers or younger children, I recommend looking at my outdoor session information and galleries.

Some people are drawn to fine art portraits, whilst others come for a more modern look or, taking it a step further, arrange a fashion shoot for their child. Anything is possible! All you need to do is reach out and start planning your child’s session with me.

Together we carefully plan your child’s portrait session, so you end up with a beautiful gallery exactly the way you want it. The more we plan the shoot beforehand, the smoother the shoot will be.

There is no time limit to my child fine art portrait sessions, however, your child will have his or her own limit and I seek to work as efficiently as possible during the session in order to preserve your child’s energy and enthusiasm about the shoot.

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Children Fine Art Portraits

Fine Art Portraits are a special genre of photography where each individual portrait is planned from idea through to the shooting and editing. Fine Art Portraits are often understood as quite styled portraits where the child is not smiling, but conveying a deeper message or meaning by usage of expression and props.

This type of shoot has to be very well thought out and planned. If you like this style, then the entire shoot will be styled like this as each individual portrait takes time and precision to execute. Similarly, outfits and props must be carefully planned.

Children fashion shoots

These are fun shoots where your child can channel his/her inner modelling desire. We play with outfits, poses, lighting, background and have a lot of fun. As much as the shoot is planned, it is also full of impromptu ideas and setups that simply just come out because this is a creative process that will take us on both planned and unplanned journeys.

I always get carried away during these shoots, as one outfit will spark a new idea and often the child will unfold during the shoot and end up showing some amazing modelling abilities that we just have to try out with different background and different lighting.

As much as this shoot is planned it also has ample space for letting the imagination loose and taking us on a fun portrait journey.

Children modelling agency portfolio

This shoot is for children who need a portfolio to show to child modelling agencies, if they are seeking to get jobs in the modelling industry. Please contact me with your requirements and we will plan your shoot according to those.

Children / Teenage outdoor ‘cool portraits’

My favourite shoot, this type of shoot is appropriate for children age 10 and all the way through the teens.

I started this type of shoot because my 12 year old daughter was being bullied in school and I wanted to give her a fun, uplifting and feel good experience.

It starts with a cool hair do (makeup for teenagers) with a professional hair and makeup artist. We then proceed somewhere outdoors and do a series of styled, fashion and fun shots.

I cannot even explain how good my daughter felt after this shoot. She looked great and we had a lot of fun, and of course she ended up with a series of images to share on her WhatsApp and some portraits that I will treasure forever as a parent.

call 9754 1759 to enquire

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A maternity portrait session with me is all about celebrating this unique time in your life. Embrace your beauty and strength as a woman.

Come for an unforgettable experience where we create your stunning maternity portraits together in exactly the style you would like them. This is your moment!

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Scheduling

Maternity portraits are best captured between 29 and 35 weeks. But the planning starts much earlier than this. In order to secure a slot, I would recommend you contact me after your 20-week scan. We can then pencil you into the diary and start chatting about your session and how you would like your maternity photography session.

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Pre-Session Consultation

My maternity sessions are tailored specifically to you and the style of portraits you would like. The process starts as soon as your booking date has been confirmed. We will then start planning your shoot together. This starts with a pre-session consultation over the phone where we chat about styling options as well as your shoot. I will continue to work closely with you to ensure that your ideas and expectations are met during your shoot. Your shoot is completely tailormade to the style you would like

Wardrobe

Fret not if you have nothing to wear, as the studio is full of maternity gowns, form fitting dresses, robes, bodies, silk drapes, necklaces and other props…. anything you need to create your beautiful maternity portraits. All outfits are free to use during your session. You simply just have to pick your favourite. You are of course also welcome to bring your own outfits and dresses.

Professional Hair and Makeup

If you would like to have the in-house professional hair and makeup artist come to the studio to do your hair and makeup, then this can be arranged at $190. The makeup artist will then be at the studio when you arrive, so all you have to do is tell her how you would like your look. She can do everything from neutral to glam! Remember it is your session, so you pick your look. Just lean back and watch the magic happen.

Your Maternity Session

The goal of your maternity session is to create a series of beautiful maternity portraits. During this process you will feel confident, beautiful and empowered, as you will get professional guidance in everything from styling to posing. All you have to do is relax whilst we help you create your portraits in exactly the style you have chosen.

There is no time limit to your session. We are done when I feel we have enough shots to create a stunning series of portraits for you. This means the whole thing is very relaxed, without the pressure of time running out. We chat, we laugh, we pose, we shoot and repeat. It is seriously as much fun for me as it is for you.

The session can be for you alone, or you and your partner together. It is entirely up to you.

Retouching

Professional photo retouching is included in your session. In fact the editing process takes much longer than the portrait session itself. The process of retouching is very comprehensive and detailed. Whilst editing does not change the way you look, it is when the magic happens. Of course you are welcome to let me know any personal editing requests before the retouching begins.

Pricing

You have two options for your maternity portrait package

Option 1:

If you are bringing children and other family members, you may want to treat it as a family session. This means you pay a session fee of $299. Based on a final gallery of 20 fully edited images, you will chose which ones you would like to purchase as per my pricelist (click here)  You will receive an online gallery from where you can select your images

Option 2: $999

If it is just you and perhaps your partner, this option may be suitable for you.

This option includes a pre-session consultation, planning and preparation, maternity outfits, session and 10 high resolution fully edited digital images chosen by Theresa.

Feel free to reach out to Theresa if you have any questions with regards to which package may be suitable for you.

Need More Information?

Visit the Maternity Gallery to see a selection of differently styled maternity portraits.

Visit this  blog about the different styles you can do during a maternity portrait session. And remember, you can do as many styles as you fancy.

Want to book? WhatsApp Theresa 97541759 today and ask for available dates.

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Relaxed portrait photo session

Together we will create some beautiful wall-art that will hang on your walls for years to come. Portraits that make you proud and will make you smile every time you look at them.

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