Family Stories
Our storytelling approach
My family sessions are known for their entire experience and unique storytelling. They’re not posed or forced; instead, they capture life as it truly is—those small moments between frames, genuine connections, and your family as it is right now. Think of this as a giant playdate—but this friend just happens to have a camera in hand, snapping moments as they happen.
They’re all about capturing the experiences, traditions, and moments that you want your kids to remember—all in a stunning, artistic, and journalistic way.
Packages
Frames Of Us
A snapshot of your family’s story, capturing the beautiful moments between frames through the power of photography.
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Up to 45 minutes spent with your family, capturing the moments between frames
40 documentary style family images that capture your story, delivered via Online Gallery
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Session Investment: $450
Optional Add On: Whole gallery of images +$150
Family Album
A chapter of your family story told through documentary-style photographs. Includes a luxury album to preserve the memories.
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Up to 2 relaxed hours spent with your family, capturing family traditions, favourite activities and special moments in between
100+ documentary style family images that capture your story, delivered via Online Gallery
Includes luxury custom 21x21cm linen fine art album valued at $500
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Session Investment: $990
Optional Add On: 1-minute boutique family film for $300, sized for both social media & screen
Deluxe Family Story
A full family story told through photo and video, capturing traditions, favourite activities, and cherished moments.
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Up to 3 relaxed hours spent with your family, capturing family traditions, favourite activities and special moments in between
150+ documentary style family images that capture your story, delivered via Online Gallery
2-4 minute documentary-style family film
1:30 minute film sized for social media
Includes luxury custom 30x30cm linen fine art album valued at $800
Includes tangible video album
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Session Investment: $1500
Access to print and product gallery
The power of family stories.
I believe the best kind of family visual storytelling is one that is an honest documentation of a family's story. One that captures the beauty in family routines and everyday moments...you know, the kind of stuff your kids will remember and pass down through generations.
Sam, Mum of 3
“Kodo Creative is the only company we trust to capture our family’s special moments. We have had the pleasure of Melody photographing and documenting our family for the last 8 years.
We are forever grateful for the amazing images and videos she has produced for our family. Melody is the perfect mixture of professional, yet playful (very important with little kids!), serious about her craft, yet a whole ball-of-fun! The best in the business.”
“She pours her heart and soul into every session and gets to know your family on a deep level.”
Nancy, Kodo client of 8+ years
“Photos are something special, but living in a day and age where everything is planned and posed, capturing the little moments with my kids is something I want them to remember forever; how I looked at them, how I held them and the little things that made me smile. Kodo has been capturing these moments for years. She ensures the legacy you leave will always remain alive.”
FAQs
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Our family sessions are unique because we co-document together. This is a collaboration. As you invite me in to capture your family—all the silliness, cuddles, closeness, and adventure—I will, in turn, document your story visually. Our sessions focus on natural movements, not posed shots. If your favourite family activity is counting shells along the shoreline, I’ll be there with you, documenting the moments as Dad swoops the kids onto his shoulders or when they run to show you a new shell.
Our sessions are different because it’s a style of getting back to the kind of images you’d find in photo albums from when we were children. The moments full of life and ones that bring on a nostalgic joy.
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Your family story is just that—a story—so we don’t want you to walk away with only a snippet. Each session includes a generous number of images, ensuring you get the full experience of your session. Naturally, the more time we spend together, the higher the number of images you’ll receive. Our Frames of Us package offers 40 beautiful documentary-style images with an option to upgrade to the entire gallery. For families looking for a more comprehensive capture of their fam story, our Our Family Album and Deluxe Family Story packages provide 100+ and 150+ images respectively, along with additional benefits like luxury albums and family films. Investing in these packages allows for a more relaxed session, capturing a richer, more detailed portrayal of your family’s story.
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When you book a session, you'll first receive a family storytelling questionnaire which asks about your story. Following that, you'll receive a Kodo Guide that walks you through everything you need to know for your session, from how to prepare to what to expect. We’ll also have a video call to meet ‘face to face,’ hear your story, and answer any questions you might have. After the session, you'll get access to all the high-res digital images from our time together.
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No problem at all! We can choose any location that holds significance for your family, whether it’s the local park, the beach, or another place you love. The key is that it’s a place that means something to you and your family.
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Absolutely! We offer packages that include both photo and video to ensure your family's story is captured in the most detailed way. Our Deluxe Family Story package provides a full 2-4 minute documentary-style family film in addition to 150+ stunning images, along with a 1:30 min film sized for social media. With our Family Album package, you have the option to add a 1-minute boutique family film.
Combining both mediums allows us to capture the moments as they unfold in real time, as well as freeze them through photography.
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Yes, we do! While our primary focus is on families, births, and weddings, we occasionally capture events like kids birthday parties and formals. We bring the same co-documenting approach to these events, focusing on the genuine moments and emotions. However, availability for these events is limited.
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Yes, we do! Our extended family sessions are natural and documentary in style, capturing the authentic moments and connections that make your family unique. Whether it's around a campfire, down by the water, or in your backyard around a BBQ, we create an experience that everyone looks forward to, not dreads.
Note: Due to the high number of people involved in extended family sessions, extended family sessions must fall under a Family Album or Deluxe Family Story package.