Golden Oars Prep Guide: A Rowboat Session Experience Like No Other

Imagine a warm breeze, glowing skies, and a vintage rowboat drifting in calm water—styled with real-touch florals and lantern light. Whether you’re celebrating a growing family or simply craving quiet beauty and connection, these sessions are made to feel like an escape. Golden Oars sessions are rooted in storytelling, styled with intention, and designed to offer more than just photos: they offer a moment to breathe, connect, and be still in something beautiful.

✨ Session Options

Little Joys Afloat — Family Rowboat Session at Powell Beach

A heartfelt and playful lakeside session designed for families, maternity, or little adventurers. Set in the shallow waters of Powell Beach, a gently styled rowboat awaits—decorated with sunset-toned florals by Bella Vita Flowers and warm vintage LED lanterns. This experience is focused on connection, emotion, and beautifully natural moments.

Package Includes:

• 40–50 minute beachside session

• Rowboat styled with real-touch florals and LED lanterns

• 10 high-resolution digital images with print release

• Session prep guide

Price: $425 + GST(Additional images and gallery upgrades available after proofing.)

Note: The boat remains in shallow, calm water close to shore. Sessions are paced gently for comfort and safety, with little ones in mind.

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🌿 Preparing for Your Session: Tips for a Luxurious Experience

These sessions are intentionally styled to feel timeless and relaxed. To help you feel confident and fully present, here are a few ways to elevate your experience:

Wardrobe Tips:

• For Powell Beach: Choose soft, earthy tones or neutrals with texture—linen, cotton, knits—that complement the setting sun and gentle water.

What to Bring:

• Towel, water, and slip-on shoes for walking to/from the boat

• Outfit change or wrap if you’d like variety in your gallery

Hair & Makeup Suggestions:

• Go for a natural, slightly windswept look. Soft curls, half-up styles, and subtle makeup photograph beautifully in golden light.

• Matte makeup tends to hold up better outdoors; consider a setting spray and lip balm.

For Families with Young Children:

• Bring a comfort item or small snack if needed

• Allow time for little ones to explore safely near the shore—this is part of the magic

• Don’t worry about perfection—authenticity is the most photogenic thing you can bring

For even more visual inspiration on the overall mood, styling, and feeling of these sessions, please visit this Pinterest Inspiration Board.

🖼️ After Your Session

Your full gallery will be delivered within 2–4 weeks via a private online gallery. All images are professionally edited in my signature true-to-tone style, with the option to upgrade favourite portraits to Fine Art edits for an elevated, painterly finish.

Your gallery includes:

• High-resolution digital downloads

• Optional print store with professional-grade wall art, albums, and keepsakes

• Access to purchase additional digital images or upgrade to the full gallery

If you’d like guidance choosing which images to display or gift, I’m always happy to help you create something meaningful and lasting.

Golden Oars is more than a photography session. It’s a curated experience rooted in stillness, styled in softness, and meant to hold your memories with care.

Want to be part of it? These sessions are available by limited release each summer.