2019 || A Year that Was...

I’ve been quite for the last few months because I needed that time for myself, for my family, for the life we are building and because of all that has been happening through out the year. Now that January is over I feel like 2020 can really begin, that I can sink my teeth back in and no longer can I have a drink at 2pm and claim “it’s the festive season”. So even though I technically missed the start of the new calendar year and every has moved into the new, I would love to recap with my favourite images from the previous 12 months.

Woolley Family || A Collinsville Family || Townsville Family Photographer

This beautiful family travelled from Collinsville to Townsville to have a session with me recently, it always mean so much when people travel to meet me, but really I think I was the lucky one in this case (except for the early morning start).

2019, Family, OutdoorCamilla French29 November 2019Family, Children, Outdoors, TownsvilleComment

Terry Family || A Nebo Family || Townsville Family Photographer

I’ve known Renee my whole life, you see she is one of my younger cousins. I’ve seen her grown through many different stages and most recently into the gorgeous mother that she is. But through it all I have never had the privilege of capturing her family, I have taken photos of her eldest but she sneakily snuck out of those ones. On my most recent trip to Townsville the stars aligned, our dates overlapped (her family lives in Nebo) and she wanted to update her family photos … cue happy dance!

2019, Family, OutdoorCamilla French21 November 2019Family, Childhood, Children, On Location, Outdoors, North Queensland, Lifestyle, TownsvilleComment

Kirstin + Bennett || A Townsville Couple || Townsville Couple Photographer

Back in February when Townsville was getting it’s fair share of rain I joined with a number of other local photographers to bring a little light into the lives of those affected. I (being myself) wanted to do it a little differently and instead of giving a photo session to those who had been displaced due to flooding, I gave mine to those who gave up their homes and took in family and friends. These people were nominated by strangers and loved ones and even though it’s just something you do in a time of crisis, it goes to show what big beautiful hearts they have.

2019, Couple, OutdoorCamilla French19 November 2019Couple, Beach, On Location, Outdoors, North Queensland, Lifestyle, TownsvilleComment

Marrington Family || A Townsville Family || Townsville Family Photographer

Celeste booked this session for her family earlier in the year after they had to leave their home because of the Townsville floods. She was unsure how long it would be before they would be able to move back in but she knew when they did that she would like to celebrate with an in-home session. I’m not sure about you but I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate.

2019, Family, In-homeCamilla French18 November 2019Family, Childhood, Children, Lifestyle, In-home, North Queensland, TownsvilleComment

Finney Family || A Seaford Family || Seaford Family Photographer

Last week I was in Melbourne and in true Melbourne fashion, I was freezing! I am home and now and as is normal in North Queensland at this time of year, I am sweltering and waiting for first storms to roll in.

I could not be more grateful for the weather because the in-home shots are some of my most favourite and the kids claimed that cuddles on the couch was the best part. By the end the rain had stoped, though the skies were still grey and armed with an umbrella we headed to the family’s local Seaford beach. In short, it was spectacular

2019, Family, In-home, OutdoorCamilla French1 November 2019Family, Children, Forrest Beach, Outdoors, Lifestyle, In-home, Intimate, On Location, Melbourne, BeachComment

Skillington Family || A Charters Towers Family || Charters Towers Family Photographer

Never for a moment did it cross my mind that rain might be an issue in October, in Charters Towers, and yet here we were on the day of this long await shoot … overcast. Luckily it was all a threat and it ended up giving us an utterly gorgeous sunset and spectacular skies.

2019, FamilyCamilla French13 October 2019Family, Children, Childhood, Outdoors, North Queensland, Lifestyle, On Location, Charters TowersComment

Skeat Family || Townsville Maternity || Townsville Maternity Photographer

This morning was an early start, the session was at 6:3am, it was Father’s Day, my daughter’s birthday and it was just the time that worked best for us, and I’m so glad we did it this way. Hamish was fresh, happy and full of cheek, his parent’s probably would have liked more sleep but that’s just parent life 🙄 and the light, oh the light was just glorious. I could babble on for days about all the reasons why I love these photos but just keep scrolling and see for yourself, after all I’m a photographer not an author.

2019, Family, In-home, MaternityCamilla French10 September 2019Family, Featured Post Left, Children, Couple, Lifestyle, In-home, Maternity, North Queensland, TownsvilleComment

Kate + Tom || A Port Douglas Wedding || Port Douglas Wedding Photographer

It was a loving and intimate affair. The guests, just close family, travelled from all over to shower Tom and Kate with love on this most important of days.

St Mary’s by the Sea is the epitome of Port Douglas weddings and I could not think of a better place to be wed than in heritage listed church by the waterfront. Tom, who made great time in getting dressed and looked the part in bow tie and suit, was already waiting when I arrived. It was only moments later when the beauty of the day arrived and the ceremony could begin. Anna, the celebrate, told a story of Tom and Kate’s life long connection and how after meet at age 10 their friendship grew into the wonderful, loving connection they now have and after all this time the day ended with a new Mr and Mrs.

Butler Family || A Georgetown Family || North Queensland Family Photographer

Most often the things you have to wait the longest for are most worth it, this was one of those times. Thank you to the Bulter family for inviting me to spend some time in your world - and what a wonderful little world you have.

2019, FamilyCamilla French1 August 2019Family, Childhood, Children, On Location, Georgetown, Lifestyle, North Queensland, OutdoorsComment

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