I know Christie is busting to see a sneak peek of her newest little man Campbell’s session, and I was busting to share them. Campbell was such a sweet, contented and easy going little guy for his session, and didn’t mind his big brother Coby doting on him one little bit. Campbell sure is one lucky and loved little guy. Thanks Chris and Christie, hope you love your sneak peek. Will have your full gallery ready for you very soon.
Balancing life with a business, three kids, homework, reading, dinner, baths, teeth-brushing, bedtime routines, temper tantrums, play fights and sibling rivalry, makes for a pretty busy life. Sometimes it can get overwhelming. I worry that we are always on the go, go, go. That we always seem to be living life at a fast pace. That we don’t take enough time to stop, or even slow down, and see what is right before us. What is surrounding us. That I will look back and wonder where the days went. That my babies will think I did not give them enough attention (mother guilt is wonderful isn’t it!) And then there are moments like this. Moments, in the middle of all the chaos when I am jerked into reality by a sight that literally makes my heart feel like it may just burst. There, amidst the chaos of putting a toddler to bed what seems like 15 times in a row, tidying up and preparing for the onslaught of tomorrow, trying to calm chatterbox children and convince everyone it really is bed time, I see this. And my heart could burst. In the midst of the chaos, he found some solitude. A quiet place, in his own little world, where he can wonder at his books and let his imagination run free. Baby boy, I have no idea how you got to be six already. I love this age, where you are becoming so independent, but at the same time still my little boy. You remind me to stop. To not let the days just pass on by. To cherish every day with all of the blessings I have. Love you to the moon and back sweet boy xx.
PS. There’s always time for one last shadow puppet play.
Prints on walls. They make me happy. It’s why I do what I do. To be able to capture those tiny details of a newborn, the chubby legs and happy smiles of a baby, or the mischievous giggles of a child, turn them into art and hang it where I will look at it every day. I often find myself stopped in my hallway, or in any other room in my house, staring at photos and remembering, and being thankful. When morning comes all too early, after a terrible night with toddlers or sick children I wake up and the first thing I see are photos of my babes. It always puts me in a happy, grateful mood. When friends and family come into our house they gravitate to the photo walls. The images in my home are not only for me to enjoy, they don’t only make me happy. My children adore seeing photos of themselves, and take such pride in their images being on the walls. They love it when friends and family look and comment. Yes, photos on walls make me happy. They create a beautiful atmosphere in my home. They make it our home.
As for displaying prints, I love to hang them in collections. I love clean lines, and I love simplicity. Here’s the sample I have in my studio, from Sienna’s session earlier this year. The smaller prints are 8×12″ and the larger are 12×18″ and all beautifully custom framed.
A few weeks ago I drove over to Phillip Island to assist Hayley from HEARTFELT IMAGES with a triplet shoot. Settling and positioning three tiny little babies is more than a one-photographer-job! These three beautiful little girls were born at 33 weeks and after spending a few weeks in the neonatal unit at Monash Hospital they came home at 38 weeks, and were straight in for their session.
I love the way multiples are so comforted just by sensing that their siblings are near them. These three little girls are truly tiny little miracles and I feel so privileged to have been able to meet them and their beautiful parents Paul and Renee. They are each so adored by their loving family and friends.
Let me introduce you to (L-R) Leah, Rachael and Sophie. 
Thank you Hayley for the privilege of working with you, and these sweet little girls.
Sweet little Ella. She was such a quiet and gentle little girl during her session.
Mac and Lola have been in front of my camera a few times now, this time they bought their baby cousin Oliver with them. I have to say those amazing lips must run in their mummy’s side of the family as Oliver has them too!
Another little family I have known for a long time. I first met this beautiful family when Cayden was also a newborn. So lovely to watch them grow. Brydie is such a happy little girl and so protective of her little brother. Cayden such a gentle little soul, shy to start with, but we warmed him up.
I first met Jonty as a tiny, tiny newborn. I love being able to watch these little babies grow into beautiful little children.
Two of the sweetest little boys. Hugh, and his new baby brother James.
Thank you Natalie and Dean, I loved meeting you, it was a pleasure to spend the morning with you all.
Well that was dramatic. Did you miss me? Three weeks ago while (attempting) to run a scheduled update on my blog, I somehow managed to almost kill the entire back end of it. Three weeks, tons of emails what seemed like a thousand different attempts to try something different, I am finally back up and running. A huge, HUGE thank you must go out to my wonderful friend Kylie at blog{ART} and my host.
So, quite a bit has happened around here in the past three weeks. My sweet little girl who has been a climber before she could even walk (I’m sure she’s part monkey!) just ‘realised’ that she could climb out of her cot if she wanted to. She’s had the ability to do it for a long time, I just don’t think she realised it was an option. And so, for the very last time, it was time to pack up the cot. First though, I had to take some photos to remember her ‘baby’ room.
She has a style all of her own my girl, and she loves to dress herself. Generally in something of her brothers – today it was his swimming top.