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

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!

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.

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.

I met with this amazing family at the river. Tom, James, Will and Sam (and their parents Danielle & Luke) were so much fun to be around. Except for a few moments where we tried to cram all the boys together, the session was completely unscripted and natural. Just the way I like it! I don’t think mum & dad planned on jumping in the photos, but I did get them to hop in a few anyway.

These guys had the most fabulous rapport. Big brother Tom has the most amazing eyes I think i’ve ever seen and is a legend with his little brothers. Second eldest James is a cheeky monkey with big muscles, next comes Will who has a permanent cute smile on his face (and is possibly as cheeky as his older brother), and little man Sam is a gorgeous little guy on a mission (who just so happens to speak better than most 4 year olds, despite the fact he is only 2). Did I mention how damn cute these guys are? Seriously, good looking little men. The cutest thing was when the little lads starting stripping off their shirts. Then… three kids down – one to go! After some gentle persuasion, eldest brother Tom joined the ranks and we managed to get some shots of the boys altogether and shirtless. They are beautiful.

Forgive me for posting so many – it was just hard to select a few. I love these images for their rawness, their realness and their boyishness. Luke & Danielle, I hope you guys like them as much as I do. These are the sort of images I capture of my boys, and they are the ones I hold closest to my heart. Enjoy your sneak peek and I will be in touch with your full gallery very soon..

It was a hot balmy day, and the kids had spent the majority of the day in the pool – they were absolutely exhausted by the time I got there (half an hour late due to this brain problem I have). Despite this, they were absolute troopers and got stuck right into our portraits. They also never failed to crack me up with their jokes and shenanigans. The parents were equally energetic and fun -  they didn’t think twice about sprinting up their driveway for a photo opportunity.

To say I had fun doing this session would be an understatement – it was so much more than fun! I am all about trying to capture the true personalities of my clients – and it was hard to do anything other than just that! I also love their little doggie, who made various appearances in their portraits. I have to say, however, that my favourite images of all are of the kids pulling their best faces – capturing their silliness and sibling rapport. The cubby house shots come in a close second.

I hope you guys enjoy your sneak peek and I will be in touch very shortly with your full gallery.

Her smitten parents, Dave and Leonie are so full of life. They are so fun with her, are constantly smiling and laughing with her, being affectionate with her. Ruby is a lucky girl to have such fun and crazy parents!

We held the session at their home – which they have been lovingly renovating. They have done an amazing job so far. I will be very interested to see what the outside of the house looks like when they are finished.

Dave, Leonie and Ruby – it was so great to meet with you guys and photograph your little girl on your own turf. I will have your gallery ready really soon, and will be in touch then. xx

This knock-out mama was not only incredibly beautiful with a figure that would rival any supermodel, but she also had the most infectious, happy, fun, energetic personality. This has obviously transferred onto her two gorgeous daughters, who were equally delightful.

Tess and Amy were sweet little souls, and nothing got baby Amy smiling more than her big sister. We used that to our advantage on more than a few occasions. Uncle Tim and cousin Lyla also came in quite handy for the kiddy entertaining too!

It was so great to meet with your family, and I am positive we have some great photos to give your husband/daddy for Christmas. I will be in touch with your full gallery really soon!

Cheeky firecracker of a little man. Sweet angelic little girl. Have I mentioned before that I love what I do?

I was so happy to meet up with these guys and photograph them. We trotted around to three different locations – both grandparents homes, then their own (all within a couple of km’s of each other – how cool is that?). These guys are seriously wonderful together. The hugs are tight and the kisses are so expressive. I see a mum and dad who are madly in love with their little creations. Ah, but who can blame them?

Tristan, Carissa, Ashton and Arabella – I hope you guys enjoy your sneak peek. Hands down my fave image is of Ashton & Mum together – so tender, so loving, so unforgettable. I will be in touch with your gallery really soon!