It's that time of year where I run my one and only annual booking special. I'd love to get to know you and your family this year.
Email me at jenn@watchthemgrow.com.au for more information or give me a call to make a booking on 0400 841627.
Won't be Long Now!
It's been a long time coming but baby is nearly here!!
Our Boy
Our boy just chillin'! 11 years old and growing so fast!
My Valentine
Valentine flowers from my beautiful hubby! Feeling very spoilt!!
Accessorise, Accessorise!!!
A girl can never have too many accessories, maybe not all on at the same time!!!
Tiny Hands & Feet
3 month old baby, teenie weenie little hands and feet look so tiny in the big cot!!
100 Day Celebration | Baby Lifestyle Photography Melbourne
I had the honour of photographing a little baby girl's "100 Day Celebration" called "Okuizome". This is to celebrate a baby's "first food" or "first eating" in Japan and to celebrate the new phase in a baby's life. It has beautiful sentiment behind the event and is a big feast for family and friends to celebrate. It has been celebrated for hundred's of years in Japan, during times when babies didn't always make it to 100 days old.
You're probably thinking that it's quite early to be introducing solids to a baby this young but relatives just pretend to feed the baby. The food prepared varies between different regions of Japan but the food that is presented to the baby usually includes a fish (with the head and tail still attached), rice, soup, and boiled vegetables. Each of these foods mean a different virtue such as the word for beans (mame) is similar to the word for loyalty/diligence and the word for red sea bream (a type of fish) is similar to a word for happiness (tai and mede-tai). A small pebble is given to the baby to bite, symbolizing strong teeth. I love the idea that eating a food could possibly portray a positive trait that your baby could have for the rest of their life!
Hmmmm, what positive trait could possibly go with chocolate - happiness, wisdom, serenity???
Ave a happy 'straya day!
Cruisin' on the Queenscliff Ferry
Fun day down at Sorrento then across to Queenscliff on the ferry with my family.
3 Month Old Baby Session
The three month baby session is my favourite. Those little expressions, those little squishy thighs, it makes you just melt! Izabela has the most beautiful blue eyes! Who could not fall in love this sweet little baby girl?!
3 Weeks Old ....
The joy of meeting a new little bundle gets me every time! This beautiful little girl arrived just in time for her first Christmas and what a Christmas present it was for her parents! Congratulations, she's just beautiful!
Sneak Peak
Just a sneak peak from last Wednesday's newborn photo shoot. More to come next week!
My New Neighbours....
Welcome to our new neighbours across the street, not only to the neighbourhood but also their new little baby boy to their family.
Chillin'
Chillin' down at the diner!
It's a hot one......
It's a hot one today....keep cool!
It's Been a Wonderful Year
To all the precious newborns, babies, children, and families that I've photographed during 2014, thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting me and helping me do what I love so much. Cheers to 2015!
Pretty as a Picture
I photographed this little girl when she was a baby at our local Playgroup. It only seems like yesterday and she's now 6 years old! Time goes so fast!
A little Chrissy Cheer......
Beautiful Baptism
I had the pleasure of photographing newborn photos of this little cutie and now her baptism. Congratulations to the family!
Little, weenie, purple bow tie!
Dressed up for the occasion....the cutest little purple bow tie on the cutest little button!
