A couple dressed in wedding attire walking hand in hand in front of a large, historic monument with stairs, set against a bright sky during sunset.

Elegant Photography for Every Life Milestone

Life doesn’t only deserve to be photographed on your wedding day.

From pre-wedding sessions and studio portraits to maternity and growing families, these sessions are designed to feel calm, beautifully guided, and genuinely worth keeping.

A limited number of sessions are taken each month to keep the experience thoughtful and personal.

Planning a Proposal?

There is a dedicated proposal page designed for secrecy, timing, and all the details that matter.

Outdoor Photography Sessions

Melbourne outdoor family photography of a smiling family of four in golden light, with two daughters and a pregnant mother.

For couples, families and milestones in natural light — with location guidance and gentle direction so you look like yourselves, not strangers posing for a camera.

Speed Session

$650

  • 1 CBD location. Monday - Thursday only

  • 1 hour coverage

  • 30+ colour corrected photographs in high resolution

  • Pre-shoot consultations

  • Online gallery for 1 year

  • Best for short couple sessions, anniversaries, simple maternity

Signature Session

$950

  • 2 hours coverage

  • 60+ colour corrected photographs in high resolution

  • Pre-shoot consultations

  • Online gallery for 1 year

  • 1-2 locations. Monday - Thursday preferred

  • Best for couples, maternity, small families

Story Session

$1450

  • 4 hours coverage

  • 160+ colour corrected photographs in high resolution

  • Pre-shoot consultations

  • Online gallery for 1 year

  • 2-3 locations. Monday - Thursday preferred

  • Best for pre-wedding or premium family sessions

All Day Experience

$2750

  • Up to 8 hours coverage. Additional coverage $300/hr

  • 240+ colour corrected photographs in high resolution

  • Drone (if permitted)

  • Slideshow + music license ($300 value)

  • Pre-shoot consultations

  • Online gallery for 1 year

  • Up to 4 planned locations for a smooth and unrushed day

  • Outfit changes welcomed

  • Best for overseas couples, destination-style pre-weddings, or anyone wanting a fuller, more editorial day without rushing from place to place. We plan the route, chase the best light, and make the day feel effortless.

Studio Photography Sessions

Only available to past clients and their referrals.

Ideal for those who want session privacy, a cleaner visual aesthetic, and timeless portraits without relying on weather or public locations.

Studio Maternity Photoshoot with a bright clean white elegant and timeless fabric backdrop

Studio Signature

$650

  • Up to 60 minutes in studio.

  • Pre-session consultation + wardrobe guidance

  • 5 edited digital images included (chosen from a curated selection gallery)

  • Option to upgrade your image collection

  • Online gallery for 1 year

  • Best for maternity, families, motherhood portraits, classic studio couple portraits

Studio Upgrades

  • +5 additional images: $250

  • +10 additional images: $450

  • Full gallery upgrade: $700

Print Bonus

For clients who want artwork on their walls

  • Spend $300+ on prints/wall art → +3 bonus digitals

  • Spend $600+ → +8 bonus digitals

  • Spend $1,000+ → full gallery included

Memberships

For couples and families who know one beautiful session is not always enough.

These memberships are designed for connected milestones across a season of life — with the ease of working together again, and the consistency that comes from being photographed by someone who already knows how to guide you well.

Note:

Memberships are for the same couple or household and are designed to be used across connected milestones. Additional travel, permits, or unusually complex styling or location logistics may be quoted separately.

The Yearbook Membership

$1690

Ideal for couples, maternity, annual portraits, or growing families

  • Two Signature sessions within 12 months

  • Choose studio or outdoor

  • Priority booking access

  • $150 artwork credit

The Family Story Membership

$2490

Best for maternity, newborn, first birthday, or families who want their story documented across multiple milestones.

  • Three Signature sessions within 18 months

  • Choose studio or outdoor

  • Priority booking access

  • $250 artwork credit

What You Will Receive

  • Have the peace of mind knowing I will be photographing and editing your photographs and designing your album. None of it gets outsourced.

  • Feel free to reach out at any time, and I'll respond as promptly as possible to assist with any preparations leading up to your photoshoot. I'm more than happy to advise on what to wear and help plan your shoot to ensure you have an enjoyable experience.

  • Every photo featured in the gallery receives my personal attention and approval. The colour grading will match the style shown in the galleries on the website. I do not outsource any editing to an external editor.

  • Rest assured that all photos taken on the day will be stored onto two memory cards on the camera. Your significant memories are safe.

  • Your beloved memories are just files until they are printed. I offer direct access to a local professional print store where you can get your photos printed (with high quality, colour-accurate ink and paper), framed and delivered directly to you. This is so much better than what you get from the big stores where the colours are off and they smudge & fade.

Featured Product

Featured Product

Show off your photographs in beautiful, custom frames handcrafted right here in Australia. Our Framed Print range strikes the perfect balance between classic elegance and modern style.

Each frame is crafted from premium Italian hardwood moulding, protected with UV-resistant acrylic, and can be finished with either a classic mat border or a sleek edge-to-edge print.

Your frames will arrive beautifully printed, mounted, framed, and ready to hang and enjoy.

Framed artwork begins from $300.

Optional Add Ons

  • Receive unpolished video clips compiled into an Instagram Reel format.

    $200 / hour

  • Available for Outdoor Sessions

    $300/hr

Gifting

A meaningful gift that lasts longer than flowers.

Choose a gift credit or gift a full session — perfect for anniversaries, baby showers, birthdays, or a growing family.

Past clients who refer a friend receive a thank-you artwork credit once their referral books.

    • $250 Gift Credit

    • $500 Gift Credit

    • $750 Studio Signature Gift

    • $1050 Signature Session Gift


How It Works

1. Enquire

Share what you are planning, the date you have in mind, and the kind of session you are after.

2. Secure Your Session

Once your contract is signed and deposit is paid, your session is officially reserved.

3. Plan the Experience

We will shape the session together - including location, timing, wardrobe, and the overall feel you want the photographs to have.

4. Enjoy the Session

I will guide you when needed, then step back so the moments still feel natural and true to you.

5. Receive Your Gallery

Your final images will be delivered in an online gallery, ready to download, share, and turn into artwork for your home.

Offerings Frequently Asked Questions

  • Sherman Tan Studio is led by Sherman as the photographer. Jacqui supports the brand through content creation, client care, and behind-the-scenes support. For selected weddings, her wedding-day content coverage and practical support can also be added as an extra.

  • Most of the time I never physically meet the couples until the day. However, I definitely do encourage that we meet at least one, online. I would love to see and get to know you before taking your photographs!

  • Definitely. As someone with design background I do enjoy designing albums to tell your love story from page to page. After you pay the invoice and select the photos I will design a draft for you and we will go from there. The album will be sent off to be crafted and printed after you give the final approval. It takes around 4-6 weeks from then for the album to be hand-made and delivered.

  • We absolutely do. Flights and accomodation can be arranged by you or reimbursed.

  • Each collection includes a clear starting point so you know what to expect. In many cases, I deliver more when the session naturally produces more beautiful moments, but I prefer to set thoughtful expectations rather than make vague promises.

    For studio sessions, you will select your included images from a curated gallery, with the option to upgrade if you would like more.

  • Depending on the season, it takes 2-6 weeks to receive your final photos. I make sure each image receives the time and attention it deserves to be perfected. If you need it sooner, I do offer a priority delivery service at an additional fee.

  • In general I recommend and prefer not to alter your natural appearance, except for addressing temporary features like skin blemishes, bruises, scrapes, or acne—unless, of course, you prefer them to be retained in the photos. If there's anything specific you're self-conscious about, please inform me, and I will be particularly mindful of that aspect while posing you.

    For other situations, I happen to be pretty darn good at photoshop and I charge an hourly rate.

  • No. Final images are delivered fully edited in my signature style, which is an essential part of the finished work.

  • Really easy. We will have a call by phone or video call to ensure we’re a great fit, then I’ll send you an invoice + online contract. Once you sign the contract and pay the deposit, the date is booked for you.

  • Yes. After the deposit, the remaining balance can be split into instalments leading up to your session date.

  • In the unlikely event that I am unable to photograph your session, I would let you know as early as possible and help arrange a trusted replacement photographer or offer a refund, depending on timing and your preference.

  • Within reason, we will grab umbrellas and embrace nature. Rain makes everything so much more epic. If it’s a heavy downpour, we will seek under-cover options so that we preserve your hair and makeup (my equipment too).


Our First Meeting

Choosing a photographer that understands you can be difficult. That's why I encourage you to take on my offer for a free, no-obligation consultation, available by phone or video call.

We’ll chat about your aspirations, style, timing, lighting, and any other questions you have to make sure everything aligns perfectly with your vision.