Family Portrait Collections

  • A couple holding hands and walking through a field during sunset, with mountains in the background. The woman is pregnant and wearing a lace dress, the man is dressed in traditional Maori korowai. Photo taken during a maternity session.

    One

    One hour session

    You will receive 10 digital photos of your choice to an online gallery.

    Starting from $585.00.

    A creative fee is paid upfront to secure your booking.

    You will receive a $50.00 credit towards wall art.

    A travel fee applies for sessions outside of Wanaka.

  • A young blonde girl with shoulder-length hair, smiling with her mouth open, standing outdoors in front of green foliage and pink flowers, wearing a navy sleeveless top. Photo taken at an outdoor family portrait session by Elyse Childs Photography.

    Two

    1-3 hour session - perfect for newborns or extended family sessions.

    You will receive 20 digital photos of your choice to an online gallery.

    Starting from $885.00.

    A creative fee is paid upfront to secure your booking.

    You will receive a $100.00 credit towards wall art or a photo album.

    A travel fee may apply for sessions outside of Wanaka.

  • Close-up of a sleeping baby girl wearing a floral headband and matching swaddle at an in-home lifestyle newborn photoshoot with Elyse Childs Photography.

    Three

    1-3 hour session - perfect for newborns or extended family sessions.

    You will receive 30 digital photos of your choice to an online gallery.

    Starting from $1185.00.

    A creative fee is paid upfront to secure your booking.

    You will receive a $150.00 credit towards wall art or a photo album.

    This collection also includes your chosen photos in a 6 x 4” keepsake print box.

    A travel fee may apply for sessions outside of Wanaka.

Get in touch

Lake Hawea Mini’s

Give Dad the gift of memories this Father's Day with some cozy in-home or scenic Lake Hawea lakeside photos.

Choose relaxed candid moments in the comfort of your own warm space, perfect for early spring days and families with little ones. Or some stunning, crisp outdoor shots against the beautiful backdrop of the lake.

Bookings are now open for Father’s Day on Sunday the 6th of September and sessions will take place between now and the end of October. Limited spaces available.

Simply fill out the form below to make a booking. You can follow the social links to connect with me on Instagram or Facebook.

What to expect

  • 30 minute session

  • Five digital images

  • $100.00 creative fee to secure your booking and the balance of
    $185.00 due before your session

  • Option to purchase extras or upgrade to an extended session

  • At your home or outdoors (sessions are weather permitting and will be rescheduled to the next available date)

  • Sessions available between now and the end of October 2026

  • I travel within the Queenstown Lakes & Central Otago region but a travel fee does apply for sessions outside of Wanaka

  • For an extended session or more photos, take a look at my other portrait collections above.

Father's Day 2026

Extras

Block mounts - Starting from $185.00
Loose print boxes - Starting from $185.00
Canvas wall art - Starting from $245.00
Framed wall art - Starting from $385.00
Queensberry flush mount photo albums - Starting from $785.00
Queensberry flush mount photo album with parent album(s) - Starting from $945.00.

Prices may be subject to change before your viewing and ordering appointment.

Proud to support
New Zealand business

Thanks for making my business possible:

Canon NZ - Auckland
Endemic World - Auckland
Framing Factory - Dunedin
Image Vault - Christchurch
Mighty Efficient - Wanaka
Pukka - Wanaka
The 45th Degree - Wanaka
Queensberry - Auckland.

With thanks also to:

Adobe
Canva
Squarespace.

“I would highly recommend Elyse Childs Photography. We have used Elyse for almost five years now on numerous occasions. Elyse is always so kind and professional, she is so gentle in nature with the children and makes us all feel really welcome and comfortable in her sessions. Her photos are always a delight to receive and she always manages to capture the perfect pictures of our children!.”

— Courtney