Is this not just SO incredibly precious!

MINE!

Today was a totally fantabulous day for photography!

I am all but done with client shoots for the season, not only am I taking Christmas holidays but my family and I are moving into a BRAND SPANKING new house that we have been building, well... forever! I apologise now to all the clients that I have grilled over where they got their curtains/tiles/kitchen splashbacks from over the past few months, I have appreciated all the hints and tips along the way.

In my attempt to be organised for the big move that is happening hopefully in the days right before the jolly fat man arrives, I thought it best to get my Christmas cards ready now. In my household Christmas cards means an updated photo for all the relatives and with three young children this is not always easy to achieve.

My beloved children who I have not shared with you all before for the following reasons are....
1) Ebony who is two and really we all know how fun two year olds are to photograph
2) Ashton is four and HIGHLY allergic to my camera, eye contact may result in Decepticons springing from my lens and coming to attack
and
3) Mikaela is eight and well apparently having a photographer for a mum really isn't very cool.

Today however they were little angels! I am extremely proud of my gorgeous children who were well rewarded for all sitting nicely for long enough for me to get this as their present for me for Christmas... I think it will become a gallery wrapped canvas for my entrance :)

Sweet baby...

I get asked all the time what the best age for having a childs portraits done is...

I LOVE photographing newborns, brand spanking new fresh out of the womb, I have great fun with toddlers but by far the just sitting up. soft, round babes around the age of 6-9months are just pure perfection.

This little one was no different, just oh so easy and oh so gorgeous too!

Precious Princess

This long awaited bundle of pink is the latest arrival for two good friends of ours, she is the spitting image of her big brother.
So pleased to meet you little princess - and I love your nursery!

baby got big

It seems to be a recurring theme on this blog... look how this baby has grown! Well this one is no different, this little princess features on my website - you know it is time to update when now she looks like this. Thanks for sharing your shells with me little E!

New arrival

How special when a favourite family of five becomes a family of 6 welcoming in a perfect baby boy that looks remarkably like his two older brothers!

one for the road

What a lucky mum to have all these gorgeous boys in her life... thanks to her for being so patient.. nearly finished!

Last Bookings!

Believe it or not Christmas is coming and I only have three spots left for shoots that will have images ready in time for Christmas. These dates fall on the 27th of October, 3rd of November and 10th of November so if you want to take one of these please be quick to book.


I will continue to shoot newborns as needed over the holiday period but only for those that let me know they are expecting beforehand. I have my own Christmas baby so I understand how hard it is to get things done around Christmas and its not fair that being born at Christmas means you don't get newborn photos but please just prewarn me that you are due. Regular sessions will recommence in February.


For now I am taking the first week of the school holidays off to be with my family. Contact will only be available during this time via email and even then I might be a bit slower than normal getting back to you. I will return to work on October the 8th.


I leave you with this one ...
p.s. happy birthday to her mummy!

Kindy

Thankyou to the kindy mums for the kind comments on the kids photos, congratulations to Elley's family who will be receiving a complimentary sitting and 8x10 print for being the first to respond. Please call or email me in the next two weeks to set up a time :)

Hop Skip Jump

Ok so this is not always going to be about photos... I like to pass on cool finds as well.

I discovered this cool little toy maker http://www.hopskipjump.typepad.com/ a while ago with the most irresistable hand made stuff. She released some monkeys for sale over at Etsy today which were just adorable. I so wanted one, like REALLY wanted one but figured an adult doesn't really need to spend $80 on a stuffed monkey for themselves do they?? They sold out in about 2.2 seconds, literally, so I missed out. Perhaps a good thing.


How cute is that?!?

busy weekend

This weekend I was run off my feet after a little baby boom in town which left me trying to squeeze a couple of newborns into an already booked out weekend. I was left a little worse for wear so am now running behind with my proofing - I am sick and my kids are sick so there is not much joy going around my household at the moment.
Thankfully I get to look at these sweet little faces for the next few days as I get caught up to speed. This little chubster was the first babe off the ranks Saturday morning and did a great job keeping her gorgeous mum and me busy for a few hours!

Kindy Photos

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of spending three days photographing a bunch of three and four year olds at the local pre kindy. Three is a wonderful age for having photos the kids are so easy to interact with and get natural expressions from.

I just received the majority of the photos in the mail today so they are almost ready for delivery. As a special offer for these wonderful kindy kids the first parent to comment on this post will receive a complimentary photographic session and 8x10 print valued at $155. I am also offering one half price sitting fee for one family from each kindy session that books before the end of September. Thanks for the fun kids!

Growing up

Speaking of babies that are growing up, this is the teeny baby showcased on my business card! She recently became a big sister so I got to revisit with her family and photograph this little angel again.

First time we met...

and the big girl today...

Terrible Twos!

Today I met these two little 'blossoms' at their place for a few photos. Gorgeous little R is two and didn't really want anything to do with me... his poor mum was sad that he didn't want his photos taken..

I hope this makes her afternoon a bit brighter.

His little sister of course being the ideal 8 month old age was a little angel who was more than happy to perform for me.

Baby turns one...

My MOST favourite thing as a photographer is being invited back to photograph a child or baby that I have already met before. It is especially beautiful to see how those little scrunched up newborns turn into toddlers with personalities all of their own.


Starting out with a beauty from this week... this little one is quite special to me and has just recently turned ONE!


One year ago...

and as she is today at home with her beautiful mum..

Bloggin Baby!

Yes I know what self respecting photographer does NOT have a blog these days? Well apparently that would be me, so here we are. I have been promising to update the site for well... close on two years now. Seeing this here is so much easier to update perhaps you will see more frequent new images by logging on here. Well in saying that I am a notorious overblogger so I will try and restrain somewhat.

I thought this would be a nice place to put up client 'sneak peeks' as well as giving would be clients a little insight into my work and the how and why of what I do.

Oh and my mum is the ultimate gramma nazi so I make every effort to upset her with my poor use of punctuation and context so try to overlook and read between the lines :)