In home sessions will always hold a big piece of my heart because they tell such an intimate story of your life. There is always hesitation to invite someone new into your home but to have to them come to take photos adds another layer to that. From my perspective I both understand it but also feel it is unnecessary. As much as I loved this little Ayr abode, it was the family I loved more and it was the family I will remember more because that is what is most important.
Read MoreAn afternoon at Pallarenda was a little different than normal but we still got to play, explore and enjoy a little treat or two. In the time since these photos were captured, new words will have been learnt, new adventures undertaken and little personalities will have grown and adapted in subtle (or not so subtle ways) but now there will always be this moment and what a beautiful one it is.
Read MoreWe weren’t supposed to do this shoot until December but Stevie made her arrival a little earlier than planned but in perfect timing and at a mere one week old, I was in Townsville. Pip told me that “she sleeps 21 hours a day, so if she doesn’t change in a day, these photos will be a breeze” so of course in the true fashion of child, Stevie did not sleep once in the whole 90 minutes I was there, however, she only made one teeny tiny little squeak.
Read MoreWhen I look through these photos I see the same tenderness I felt when I first read Jovana earnest expression of love. I see an affectionate six year old boy who’s depth is beyond his years and will serve him well as he grows. I see a very cheeky girl who’s smile, laugh and personality is so affectionate you can’t help but fall in love. But most importantly I see a Mumma who’s devotion is palpable. I hope you can see that too, then my job will be complete.
Read MoreI am pretty certain that there could be no better location. Cheriese and her three boys spent the day revelling in the spring time warmth at Alma Bay, soaking up the joys of salt water and sand. It was early afternoon when I joined them and the bay was mostly ours, the sea breeze cool and refreshing and the sun rays warm and golden. We climbed rocks and explored their hidden secrets. There were many cuddles and much love shared. I learned of a mother’s love that would move mountains and raise glorious men. The boys outwardly showed that photos were not their thing but occasionally through this facade I would glimpse the excitement of being up to record their mother’s memories*.
Read MoreI’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.
Read MoreThis 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).
Read MoreI’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!
Read MoreCeleste 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.
Read MoreLast 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
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