newborn photography: sophia isobel

What am I doing?  Its nearly midnight and I know that my baby will wake me up at 5am to start the day.  That’s how carried away I get at times.  Loving what I do.  Loving the most recent photo shoot of this divine newborn and wanting to share with everybody.  Before I go to sleep, I’d just like to send gratitude to Sarah and Andy for inviting me into their home to photograph their children.  This shoot was a breeze with cruisy models, pastel colours and a drawer of clothes and wraps so organised that it left me feeling impressed yet guilty!  Not to mention a truly delicious newborn, Sophia, with perfect features in every. single. way.

Sleep tight,

child photography: alex, millie and charlie

Architecture is an art form just as photography is.  As photographers, when we take shots of other peoples’s work, we need to do it justice.  We need to show its beauty, design, space or texture but at the same time make sure that we create our own interpretation of it…our own piece of art so to speak.  Chris and his family chose me to take photos of them several years ago when they were renting, whilst renovating their own home.  After three years of dedication, they invited me back upon completion of their new home.  Wow!  I must say it was a pleasure to take photos in a home with such a sense of space… and a strong use of natural materials.  No doubt the hard work has finally paid off and I had the opportunity of seeing the family interact with their new environment and the opportunity of capturing their positive energy.  My spec for the dream photo was “architectural, stylish but playful”, so Chris, I hope that I have captured that for you.

Keep the dream alive!

child photography: oliver and spencer

I love colour!  It’s safe to say.  Even though there is a place for timeless black and white images, I couldn’t bear to change any of these.  The colour is just so inviting and mesmerising, you feel as if you are there.  Having studied photography, I do feel as though I look at things in a different way.  I see colour. I see light.  I see inspiration, everywhere, anywhere, even in unlikely places.  Take a moment to open your eyes and see beauty in everything whether it be architecture, nature, people or even the little things in life.  Give thanks to nature for its beauty and see the “art” amongst us.

Thank you to my inspiration on this day… Dominique, Steve, Oliver and Spencer on the grandparents farm in Flinders.  The beautiful setting was just perfect for this fun, active and gorgeous family.  When I first met Dominique, one the kinder mums, I thought to myself, this is one sociable, approachable lady!!  I hope you love the photos and may you remember these divine moments always….

inspiration: ode to the girl next door…

My neighbour and good friend, Georgie, seems to feature quite a bit on my blog, and today as an ode to her fabulous design skills and creativity.  For me, a constant source of inspiration!  It is with thanks to Georgie that I have such a classy logo and business name, and that I have now developed an unhealthy obsession with the colour purple!  It is with Georgie, that we shared the art coordinator role at the playhouse for the past two years.  Many people have asked about the activities that we created over that time, so I have attached a sneaky snapshot of some of the themes.  It was a fun collaborative process, with Georgie bringing amazing designs and ideas to the table and I guess me doing some sewing, painting and sourcing of recycled or vintage props.  Continuing in awe of the girl next door, Georgie created this fabulous christmas card, as seen above, with one of my shots from this year and added her unique designer touch… definitely one for the pinboard!!  Love it and love you darl!!!

child photography: jemma, abbey and frankie on holidays

A visual rambling from our holidays of 2012.  We were lucky enough to spend Christmas at Phillip Island and just love it for all that it is.  Having spent much time there over the years, I have finally come to peace with the fact that Phillip Island is stuck in the 80’s.  I now appreciate the old retro carnivale and mr whippy van driving through the streets that reminds me of being a kid!  There is something about the island that brings you back to the simple things in life, and nothing better than that…. running in the waves, games and ice-cream!!!

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