I am just digging through my list of lame excuses as to why I haven’t posted in aaaaages. And well, apart from the two weeks of school holidays, they are all a little bit too lame to bother trying, so I will just say sorry and we can all move on, right?

I’m sorry.

The photos I am going to be posting over the next few days were taken during a workshop I attended in mid-May (yeah, I know. See above lame excuses). Still, I really want to share them because I really do like them, shot them myself (sometimes workshop images are set up by the teachers – this was not the case here) and used many of the fabulous things my teachers taught me to make them look the way they do. And I know you’ll like them too

Right, grab a nice hot cuppa and sit down for a leisurely squiz at some very pretty pictures   Meet the Babies!

I was so lucky to photograph this beautiful family last weekend! It was our second try as my poor camera (also known as the 4th child!) suffered a fairly catastrophic failure the first time we met. Ouch. It was worth the wait though and it was so difficult to choose just a couple of images for this teaser! Thanks for a wonderful session!

This one made me smile… but I am saving my favourite family shot  to show with the completed gallery

Last week I had the honour of meeting this little guy. I’ve met a lot of babies and it constantly amazes me how distinct their personalities are. Those first days truly tell you the pure basis of everything that little human will become. This handsome young gent was awake AND happy for almost the entire session. In my game, awake will equal fussy 99% of the time. Not in this case. I also believe that not all baby smiles are gas…it’s just what your face does when life rocks!!

I am just finishing up editing this family session and decided I had to share this series of images. I LOVE the way they are laughing with each other but I especially love they way a little boy looks at his mum. Melts your heart

This little man was in fact the biggest newborn I have ever met! And he was mellow and even a little bit smiley for me. As the youngest of four, I think his laid back style will help him chill out in the eye of the storm It was a fun morning hanging out with his mum and aunty and can’t wait to catch up again soon!

There’s no point in gushing because quite frankly when a family brings the gorgeous like this, I could go on all day. And anyway, we all know that old saying about pictures and words. I’m probably just holding things up for you. Without further delay, meet little K and her Mummy and Daddy!

…ok I know it’s been Autumn for a while but it’s still H.O.T.!!! Last week I had an enormous amount of fun with a fantastic family holidaying on the Gold Coast. They had flown in from all corners of Australia for a rare get together and I think it’s fair to say they had a lot of laughs and made a lot of memories. And well, hopefully I helped a little with that too. Three generations – all funny, smiling people. Here is your sneak peek – thank you all for your hospitality (and an early morning cuppa!!).

I am so happy to finally share the ‘real’ version of the photo featured in my last post and the storyboard that goes with it. These photos were taken as a gift for the girls’ Nanna and I couldn’t share until they had been given to her!

This storyboard would make a gorgeous Mother’s Day Gift, don’t you think?? Check back soon for details of how you can get one of these for yourself! I personally had this made into an Artmount and will be offering a Mother’s Day special so you can have the same! Well, of your own kids, of course!

I am often asked why I don’t hand over all the photos I take in a session… there are lots of reasons, but mostly, it’s because I figure you didn’t really need to see one like this!

I photograph lots of families which is a whole load of fun but I have to admit I love the change of pace that comes with shooting a newborn baby. It’s a rare treat to meet such a new soul – a genuine privilege This little guy was 7 days new when I captured these images and no doubt has changed so much already!