Jennifer Stocks Photography – The Blog

When you have such beautiful subjects, it’s hard not to be. Just a quick post, for some of the workshop models. I hope you enjoy!  Oh, and keep your eyes peeled for the most gorgeous pregnant chick I’ve possibly ever seen. I just have to dedicate a whole post to her she was just so lovely. xx

One of the BEST parts about being a photographer is meeting new families, and experiencing the dynamics of each and every family. I walk away feeling so happy, smiley and good about life. I feel inspired to be a better mum to my own kids. I feel proud of parents for raising such amazing children (seriously, I really do feel SO proud of them even if  I have just met for the first time). Today was definitely one of those days. These guys were just the bees knees. What  caring, gentle, adorable children Jack, Layla and Jessie are. Where does it come from? Hmmm? It’s really wasn’t hard for me to see where they get it.

We had the most beautiful setting at their grandparents property. What an amazing place to be able to run and play and just BE. You can tell these kids have time to just BE. It’s so important. I really had a blast doing this session. Layla showed me how much she loved the puppies, and Jack flew around the place on his dirt bike while I took some cool shots. Even though it wasn’t really planned, I even managed to sneak mum and dad into a few photos! It’s so important to get your face in a photo or two!! I really hope you guys enjoy your sneak peek and your gallery will be ready really soon. xx

I have boys. Three of them. Even our pup is a boy.

This family have girls. Three of them. I’m not sure about pets though.

There are so many girly pink vibes floating around this family. In fact,  at times i’m sure Bill (their dad) must want to shut the door and watch some rugby or wrestling or crush a few beer cans with his forehead. I’m totally jealous of their mum, Renae. Not only is she a beautiful,  sweet souled woman BUT she also has an excuse to watch High School Musical and any other secretly desirable tween-flicks with her girls.

So, meet Abbey, Georgia and Tilly. Three beautiful, happy, sweet little girls. The product of wonderful parents! The youngest, Tilly made me work for each and every shot (that’s 2 year old’s for you), but the older girls made it so easy. I hope you enjoy your sneak peek guys. If you ever forget what it’s like to be a kid in a Bathurst Autumn, these images will bring it all back. It’s such cool fun throwing leaves.

As a side-note, I am trying to work my way through client emails, calls, etc, and hope to be on top of it all shortly. Little people just take up so much time!

I visited and photographed three beautiful little lads recently. We spent a little time inside the house (mostly for the benefit of the little one), but then ventured outside to their backyard – a place I would call ‘boy heaven’. A backyard with chooks, vege gardens, kiddy tools, play equipment and an assortment of cool ride-on vehicles any little boys would go bananas over.

The two older ones are outdoor boys, and are clearly obsessed with their daddy – they follow him around, helping with all the the ‘jobs’. They dig in the yard, help collect the eggs, and generally potter around. They were so full of personality, and loved showing me around. Their mum really wanted some ‘real’ photos that showed what their life is like (they have a lot of overseas relatives – many who have no idea of their lifestyle). We were also lucky enough to hold the session when Sophie’s parents were visiting from the UK – so we managed to get a few shots with their grandparents too.

Sophie – thanks for having me photograph your little men. They are absolutely gorgeous,cheeky, full of life and are the epitome of ‘boys’. With a mum and dad like you guys, it is an absolute certainty they will be ‘good blokes’ when they grow up. I hope you enjoy your sneak-peek  and I will be in touch with your full gallery very soon.

I have been given many wonderful gifts in this lifetime, but not a lot comes close to the gift I received when I photographed this extraordinary family.

This is no ordinary family. It is a young family filled with love, affection, closeness and beauty. But it is a family that is changed. Changed by the death of their husband and father in a work related accident, just this year.

When I was contacted by beautiful mother, Ansia, she told me that having family portraits done without her husband was going to be a very difficult and sad thing to do. She was certain however, that she didn’t want any more time to slip by without capturing her family – it was something they had meant to do for years and hadn’t got around to it…  I can’t even explain how it made me feel that she wanted me to photograph them. To say I was truly honoured would be an understatement.

Ansia, Tiaan Anya and Alani – spending the morning and photographing your family has been the highlight of my photography life to date. The special bond you share is evident – there is something so close ….. so incredibly beautiful about the love you share. I’m feel so privileged I was able to witness it and capture it. But it’s not just stored as physical images – it’s stored in my mind.

Ansia – you are an extraordinary mother. Your smile, your nature, your compassion and your love for your children makes me want to be a better mother. You are brave and beautiful and I am so glad to have met you, and your amazing children.

As you are about to see, the kids in this family are absolutely stunning. I must also give a special mention to Anya (the oldest girl in the family) who managed to knock out her front tooth about a week before the photo session! I think it looks so darn cute though!

I really hope you enjoy your preview and I will be in touch with your full gallery very very soon.