And baby will make four {Patrick family}

Almost three years ago I took some maternity photos for the gorgeous Allie & her husband Cam as they awaited the arrival of the cute-as-a-button little girl.

This week I was thrilled to re-create some of these photos as a beautiful keepsake for Allie & Cam, soon to welcome their 2nd child.

 

Doesn't she make pregnancy look wonderful!

And baby will make four ... and what a loving family this baby is going to be welcomed into.

xx

'Improbable Fiction' - Canberra Rep Society {Theatre Photographer}

A couple of weeks ago, the Canberra Repertory Society presented 'Improbable Fiction' (by British playwright Alan Ayckbourn), and after recently becoming immersed in the world of theatre photography with 'Iolanthe' and 'Brigadoon' (both by the Queanbeyan Players), I was thrilled to be invited along to shadow a theatre photographer with over 30 years experience.

I had a fabulous time and am looking forward to the 2013 theatre season hotting up ...

 

Fern and Dave say 'I Do' {Canberra Wedding Photographer}

Fern and Dave said ‘I Do’ amongst the gorgeous surrounds of the Sculpture Gardens in Canberra, in a beautiful ceremony that matched their personalities, their fun and their love for each other.

With close friends and loved family members weaved into the proceedings, the affection Fern and Dave for each other and for those that they love was abundantly clear and made for a most wonderful, relaxed occasion. These two suit each other down to the ground and I wish them both a lifetime of laughs and happy memories xx

A post-ceremony toast to the new Mr & Mrs ...

Quick tips for a Christmas photo session with babies

I thought I'd share one my Christmas photos from 3 years ago, when my kiddo was experiencing the fun of her first festive season...... this type of shot is nice & easy to do with children that can prop themselves up, or sit on their own (before they discover they can move on their own!).

I just used a blanket as a backdrop/floor cover, lay her on the floor and tipped two containers of Christmas baubles in her direction and snapped away!

You could also lie a small pillow in front of them, cover this with the blanket and give a little extra height to help hold them up if needed. You will need to be, of course, right down on the ground ... and if memory serves me correctly, I think I was lying down for a lot of these photos.

I had a large window full of beautiful natural light behind me in this shot, to get the nice 'catchlights' in her eyes .... which you will also see in the reflection on the decorations .... so also be aware of how you look as you may find yourself in the reflection too!.

Loads of fun and a nice & easy Christmas shot.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE ...

Here's one reason I love photographing children ...

.. they just make the cutest faces!

How do you 'Capture That Kid!'? {Guest blog}

Today I am thrilled to be sharing some handy tips on how to take gorgeous photos of children.

I generally need my running shoes on when taking photos of littlies .... who needs the gym when you get a work out photographing children!

Please join me over at to the Capture That Kid! blog.

 

Hawkins Family - Sneak Peek

Nothing thrills me more than taking family photos for those that have none or only a handful shots of everyone together. When little children seem to grow up in the blink of any eye, capturing these special moments and these special times is so very important.

                           

And that is what made today’s session so precious to me. .... and even more so because Cas and I met over three years ago when our little poppets were just a couple of months old (and who are now inseparable at childcare!), and I am blessed to call her a friend in my life.

Meet the gorgeous Hawkins family ... aren’t their two brown-eyed boys just adorable? They were such a treat to follow around and watch them explore the world around them, completely in their element when climbing rocks, searching for sticks, splashing in the water or discovering bugs (and cicada shells stuck to a tree!).