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Jennifer Stocks | Photography Journal & Blog

Welcome, I'm so happy you stopped by! I am Jen. I am a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and photographer. My family are my life, and photography is my thing. I can't do without either.

I am primarily an on-location photographer and natural light enthusiast. I am also an Emerging Member of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP). I specialise in maternity, newborn, baby, child & family photography. I love fun-filled, natural, cheeky and creative portraits that tell a true tale about each family. At a session I aim to get the most interaction to showcase the unique bond each family has. Babies make me wrinkle my nose, and I think I love photographing these teeny weeny ones the most of all!

This blog is where I showcase most of my recent portrait sessions in the form of a 'client preview' or 'sneak peek'. You will also find some personal projects, as well as the odd competition or special offer. Enjoy having a look, and if you need more information feel free to check out my website www.jenniferstocksphotography.com.au for galleries, pricing and session details or call me on 0401 004 373.

Have you met Mitch?

Saturday, March 6, 2010 Posted in Children, Just my stuff / stuff about me, Newborn

Well, chances are you haven’t met our newest little man, Mitchell Quinn Stocks, but I assure you – he is well worth meeting. He decided to come into the world on 3 February, 2010. He weighed in at 8″9, and was 51cm. Today he is four weeks old, and he is the sweetest, most adorable baby. Our life feel so rich. We have three beautiful, happy, healthy boys who can grow up together. I envisage them sharing countless hours of lego, backyard cricket, bike riding, mud-pies, sand-pit playing, water-fights and wrestling. It warms my heart to see how much Dusty and Beau love their little brother. They are totally infatuated with him, and love him like he has been around for years.

So… introducing Mitchell. Our newest, littlest man.

(I also appreciate everyone’s patience while I concentrate on my family at this stage. I am on maternity leave and don’t intend to start shooting again until around May. During this time I am still contactable, but I am often unable to get back to people immediately. The best way to contact me during this time is by email through my website or blog. I currently have a waiting list for when I commence sessions again. If you would like to book a session with me please send me an email and I will add you to to the wait-list and contact you when I have details of sessions times, etc. Thanks!)

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hailey - oh Congratulations!!! He is beautiful and such gorgeous photos too!! Amazing work making such a cute little boy!;) Love his dark hair and chubby little body - so beautiful!

Rana - He is beautiful Jen, LOVE the one with his arm over his head :) Congrats xx

Hannah - Oh, wow. He is beautiful, so so beautiful! *clucky* haha. I love all the tiny baby details that you have focused on. Gorgeous.

Peta - Oh my gosh. He is just the most sweetest little boy. Congrats to you and your family. Gorgeous photos.

Narrelle - He is so, so divine Jen. Just the most beautiful little boy ever. LOVE his little foot tucked up in those middle shots - so full of cuteness makes me wanna squeal! :)

Fran Paysen - Oh my he's perfect Jen, congratulations again to you and your family. I just love the colours in these, gorgeous blues and creams and his perfect skin. Yummo. The last two make me want to reach through the screen and kiss him, or maybe just breathe in his baby smell. :)

Kristy Bradford - I know I've said it before Jen, but you make beautiful bubbas :D He is just scrumptious and very lucky to have you as a mummy!

Gray - Jennifer and family - your new little man is so sweet and divine! All the best!

Marsha - Congratulations! I have been "stalking" your blog keen to know what you had! Such wonderful news and he is just adorable like his big brothers. Love his name too. So Precious!

Belinda Cook - Oh Jen he is absolutley delicious. Stunning photos, there is something so special about photographing your own little one, isn't there!

sofi - He is just perfect! Congratulations and just love all the gorgeous photos!

Day 31 – January Photo A Day Challenge

Sunday, January 31, 2010 Posted in Just my stuff / stuff about me, Photo A Day Challenge

Day 31 of documenting the life of my family over the month of January. Today is the very last day!

Captured as we went for an evening stroll.

The story - Well, today is the last day of my January Challenge. It has been the most wonderful thing to do for our family, and I have enjoyed documenting our lives. It was kind of hard today knowing this would be the last day, but hey, there is always the option to continue if I really feel the burning desire! I was kind of hoping our baby would make its entrance into the world before the end of the month, but alas, bubs is still warm and safe inside my belly right this minute. I am however, hoping this will change very soon!

We had a super day today. It was my dads birthday so we headed out to mum & dad’s place for a yummy relaxed lunch. The boys played with the dogs and we took them to the park down the road. We headed back home for a relaxed afternoon, before the boys and I ventured out for an afternoon/evening walk. We went to collect the eggs, but realised we didn’t have any egg cartons so we went to borrow some from Hayden (who works for us and lives on the place too).

When we got down there we discovered the chooks were having a blast digging up his yard. The boys then proceeded to try and hunt them out the gate. Dusty was all about the chase, while Beau was a little more subtle in his approach with the occasional “shoo, shoo chickens”. Then Damien stopped by, and for the sake of todays photo they collected a chicken each for Dusty and Beau to check out (no – it’s not really normal everyday life for our family to pick up chickens and pat them – I just thought it would make a cool shot).

I have really enjoyed this project. It is such a great legacy to leave for your family, and I would encourage everyone to do something like it. I am so keen to carry this on into February (or at least until the babe joins our clan), but am undecided as to whether I will. Stay tuned… you just never know!

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Marsha - I love looking at your photos each day (wish you'd do it all year to be honest). If your up to it I vote for you to continue till your little one arrives! Your photos are amazing and very inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing them.

Day 30 – January Photo A Day Challenge

Saturday, January 30, 2010 Posted in Just my stuff / stuff about me, Photo A Day Challenge

Day 30 of documenting the life of my family over the month of January. Stay tuned for a picture a day of my family just being themselves.

Captured as we shared a lovely cafe breakfast together this morning.

The Story – With the arrival of our new bundle any day now, Damien thought it would be nice to head into town and share a yummy breakfast. So, that’s exactly what we did. I decided to take along my camera because you just never know what situation will present itself for this project.

Well, the light inside the cafe was superb so a cafe shot became our image/s of the day. It’s so lovely taking the boys out for a nice breakfast, lunch or dinner. Mostly because I remember just how HARD it was when they were younger. We avoided these situations like the plague! But now, honestly – the kids are so fantastic. Sure, they still up-end the salt and pepper shakers, shred their napkins, and blow bubbles in their milk-shakes but overall they are little legends. It helps that there are so many cafes and restaurants in Bathurst making an effort to have kiddie friendly activities like pencils, books, etc so the experience is enjoyable for everyone. But age is the biggest thing. Three was a massive turning point for Dusty, and as Beau fast approaches his third birthday life is becoming quite easy!

Soon however, we will be back to prams and highchairs and sterilisers and rattles and bonds suits and booties and smooshed-up apples and bottles and breast-pumps and cots and wraps and rolling and crawling and walking and climbing…. The list goes on.

Even though Beau is not even three, he is such a grown-up little man. He has done everything so quickly, and matured at an astounding pace. It’s going to be strange (but wonderful) having a baby in our house again. I’m told having another baby is like riding a bike – if you’ve done it once it’s easy to get back on and pedal again.

So, here is an image of my family for today. It’s got me thinking about what we are now, and what we are going to be in a very short time. It’s scary and exhilarating at the same time, but I am looking forward to the ride.

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Nicole Ramsay - Oh I love this picture! At that moment it was the four of you and then there were five! Woohoo! Not long now..! I was hoping #3 made their entrance during January so you could add a picture to your already wonderful collection!

Natalie Davies - What a fantastic day you had, and great shots to document it, I agree, that cafe was had perfect light. Still one more day to try to have this bubs of yours before the photo of the day finishes LOL. This time last year I was one week off of having Sabrinah, I remember one of my last photos for the challenge last year was my packed hospital bag lol, the waiting game is exciting, frustrating and is quite an anxious time but hopefully your little bubba wont make you wait too much longer. Looking forward to hearing your baby news, all the best xxxx

Natalie Bice - such beautiful words Jen...and look you already have the chair at the table waiting for #3....lol.

Christine Pobke - You have such a beautiful family, Jen. These are stunning, and you're right - the light is too good! :) x

Sharon Mallin - I love how this captures things for your family now before bub arrives. And yes - the light in there is gorgeous!!

fiona carson - i'm jealous. my kids run around like banshees whenever we go somewhere. yet when we are at home, they sit quietly. amazing light! love your colour, as usual

Day 29 – January Photo A Day Challenge

Friday, January 29, 2010 Posted in Just my stuff / stuff about me, Photo A Day Challenge

Day 29 of documenting the life of my family over the month of January. Stay tuned for a picture a day of my family just being themselves.

Captured as we hung about outside this afternoon.

The story – As the day cooled down a little, the boys and I ventured outside for an afternoon play. Dusty and Beau love to dress up in random outfits, so today I decided to take out our dress-up basket and my camera to see if they boys would pull off some snazzy dress-up combinations for our photo a day. So, today was scripted in a sense. I also pegged up some bunting party decorations i’ve had sitting around for a while, encouraged the boys to have a dress up and and hoped for the best. Well, what did they do? Hmmm. Dusty put the peg basket on his head instead of the dress-up clothes, and they both took off for the sand-pit. Hmmm…. Well, that certainly worked a charm!

So, I just waited them out. I sat. I waited. I waited some more. And then some more. And then…. eventually they decided to venture over my way again. Dressing up and being cool for mum was not on the agenda, but what I did manage to grab in the end was FAR better. The boys just being themselves. Doing what they do, and not conforming to any of my creative ideas. Just being them. I love these photos. I love the colours and the pure childishness.

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Dale Taylor - I could never get tired of looking at your photos Jen, they are perfectly brilliant. Another wonderful looking afternoon for your beautiful boys.

Nicole Ramsay - In between wines Jen, I couldn't not comment on these. Adorable! Beautiful DOF. Love the colour - Heck I love everything! Gorgeous stuff my darlin' xx

Natalie Davies - WOWSERS! I saw one of these shots on facebook and was blown away so came to check out the rest and they are beautiful, the light, the colour is awesome.

Eileen - I haven't followed a LOT of peoples POTD because I just haven't had the time to check back on everyone, but I've adored watching yours Jen, and these are no exception. Just beautiful! I am curious about the flags hanging in the tree though.. Did you put them there for a splash of colour? If so, it worked! The colours are awesome :)

Louise Treacy - Love these jen - so gorgeous. Looking forward to hearing of your new addition any day soon - sending easy labour vibes to you x

Sharon Mallin - Colours = Awesome! I seriously love your colour processing!!! And the boys are just too cute.

fiona carson - AMAZING colours, Jen. you rock. (aren't you supposed to lose your mojo when pregnant?????)

Joey - Amazing! I just love these!

sarah b - I have seen no other PAD project which actually inspires me to have a go at this. But yours do just that.... Just. So. Beautiful. Hope all is well in babyland :)

Day 28 – January Photo A Day Challenge

Thursday, January 28, 2010 Posted in Just my stuff / stuff about me, Photo A Day Challenge

Day 28 of documenting the life of my family over the month of January. Stay tuned for a picture a day of my family just being themselves.

Captured in the yard while the boys pottered around.

The Story – Santa was kind enough to bring Beau a ride-on tractor (with trailer) for Christmas this year, and boy oh boy, did he give the ultimate present. Our little man just loves it and pedals around like a crazy man. I have been meaning to take a photograph of Beau and his tractor for a while now, so was happy to get a few snaps today. It’s actually one of the only ways of getting him to look at me. Tractor = smiles. Tractor = happy times. I also had to add the last one of Dusty – there’s just something I really love about it.

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Natalie Bice - Oh Jen the light in the last photo of dusty is just gorgeous. Beautiful framing.

Christine Pobke - How absolutely beautiful... love that last one too - the shot is brilliant. :)

Marsha - I love the last shot of you son, such beautiful composition, beautiful light through the trees. Love the John Deere pics too. My sons got one for Christmas too and they just love it!

Belinda - Jen, Jen, Jen - they are all beautiful BUT that last shot took my breath away! FAR OUT!!

fiona carson - ok, needless to say the photos are spectacular...but what I want to know is how on earth you got down so low with a GREAT BIG BELLY IN THE ROAD????????