Maria HanshawPortraits · Memories · Celebrations

From first message to finished story

A thoughtful process, made simple.

You can arrive with a clear vision or only the beginning of an idea. I will help you understand the choices, shape the direction and move through each step with care.

Begin your story

Your complimentary planner

Where should I send it?

Share your name and email and the fillable four-page planner will download immediately.

By continuing, you agree that Maria Hanshaw Design may use these details to send your planner and follow up about your project.

How we work together

Clear steps, with room for your story.

01

Begin with what you have

Share the story

Tell me what you would love to create, who or what matters, and the photographs or ideas you already have. You do not need a finished brief.

Your enquiry and optional planner give us a calm, useful starting point.

02

Find the right direction

Shape the approach

I review your references, ask any helpful questions and recommend an approach that suits the story, intended use, timeline and budget.

The scope, quote and creative direction are agreed before work begins.

03

Create with care

Bring it to life

I build, edit or restore the work while protecting the recognisable people, details and feeling at the heart of it.

You receive a considered preview with space for clear, purposeful refinements.

04

Ready to keep and share

Finish beautifully

Once everything feels right, I prepare the final files for their purpose - from print and keepsakes to websites, campaigns and social use.

Your finished collection arrives organised, polished and ready to use.

A gentle place to begin

Meet the Project Story Planner.

The planner helps you gather the details that are easy to forget once a project begins. Type directly into the PDF, save a copy and share it when you are ready.

  1. 01
    About your projectThe idea, the people and why it matters.
  2. 02
    Images, people and detailsWhat you have and what must remain true.
  3. 03
    Look, feeling and purposeMood, colour, setting and intended use.
  4. 04
    Delivery and final notesTiming, formats, permissions and questions.

Your complimentary planner

Where should I send it?

Share your name and email and the fillable four-page planner will download immediately.

By continuing, you agree that Maria Hanshaw Design may use these details to send your planner and follow up about your project.
The details you add to the planner stay on your device until you choose to share the completed file.

Before you enquire

Helpful things to bring together.

01

Your best source files

Keep original photographs and full-size files where possible. Phone photos and scans can still be useful.

02

The details that matter

Names, relationships, recognisable features, favourite colours and anything you do not want changed.

03

The finished purpose

Knowing whether the work is for print, a memorial, a website or a campaign helps shape every decision.

You do not need to know the technical words. Tell me the feeling you want to keep, and we will find the right way forward together.

Maria Hanshaw

Ready when you are

Let's begin with what you have.

Share a photograph, an idea, a memory or the beginning of a plan.

Begin your story Sydney, Australia · Working with clients near and far