This year’s Mariposa photography experience is all about colour, confidence and celebrating the magic that dance brings to our children’s lives. With bold, bright backdrops, simple white outfits, and playful props like feather boas, opulent skirts, tiaras and funky sunglasses, this is a shoot designed to capture your child/teen's energy and self-expression. Think pop-star meets playful royalty - a vibrant space where they get to be seen, celebrated, and completely themselves.

These images aren’t just portraits - they’re keepsakes of a time when your child loved to move, felt strong in their body, and glowed with joy. Whether they strike a power pose or break into giggles mid-shot, we’ll capture that sparkle that makes them, them. No pressure, no stiff posing—just fun, confidence and connection. Because every child deserves to remember what it feels like to shine.

When your dancer arrives, they’ll be greeted with big smiles and checked in before their moment in the spotlight. There might be a little wait, but it’s all part of the buzz - costumes adjusted, props chosen, nerves turning into excitement. And this year, we’re doing things a little differently… Instead of a makeshift setup in the usual dance studio, we’ll be shooting in my brand new professional photography studio, purpose-built for creative sessions just like this. It’s a comforting, joyous space for our dance community. 

Each dancer will get around five minutes in front of the camera (don’t worry - it feels like much longer!). With their teachers by their side and me behind the lens, we’ll gently guide them through 2–3 simple, empowering poses that celebrate their individuality and love for dance. They’ll get to choose their favourite props (with help if they’d like), and we’ll capture a little stillness, a little movement, and a whole lot of joy. Every image is checked before they leave to make sure we’ve caught something special.

Once their photos are finished, parents and dancers are invited to stay for a little treat - there’ll be coffee, tea and cake on hand for you to enjoy together while you soak up the magic of the experience. Later, every photo will be hand-retouched and uploaded to a private online gallery, where you can view and choose your favourites from home. And with your permission, I’ll share a few sneak peeks on social media on the day, because I know how exciting it is to see what was captured!

Following the photo session, Rebecca will select and meticulously edit the best shots. These polished photographs will then be uploaded to a private online gallery, where you can choose your preferred images.

This year, we're pleased to offer a specially curated package. It includes your child's session, two high-resolution digital images, and a pair of professional 9 x 6-inch prints. For Mariposa students, the prints will be delivered directly to the school; for all others, they'll arrive at your doorstep.

You will be able to view the gallery online and make your selections for the included digital images and prints.

You can expect to access your online gallery within two weeks of the session, ready for you to choose your favourites.