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I love it when I catch up with returning client's and see how much their children have grown. It's been two years since this family's last photo shoot and these boys have grown so much!
We had lot's of fun down the beach, jumping in the huge puddle that the previous night's downpour had left, building sandcastles and playing in the playground.
A smile is the light of the window of your soul!
It's the times we're so crazy,
that people think we're high.
It's the times we laugh so hard,
we can't help but cry.
It's all the inside jokes
and "remember whens".
those are all the reasons
that we're best friends!
- Unknown
Playing in the rocks, splashing water, feeling the sand beneath your toes, and being with friends and family are what childhood memories are made of!
Don't you just love those Toddler kisses?
Oh the light ..... Spring has sprung! A beautiful time to have your family photos taken.
A preview from a previous photo shoot of a gorgeous family.....
Going through old photos with a girlfriend and we discovered these little gems! Boy is he going to hate her at his 21st!!!!
You never know what to expect from kids on the day of your photo shoot. At home they're adorable, laughing, beautiful natural smiles and then comes the day of the photo shoot, off goes the charm and they freeze in front of the camera! Kids are unpredictable, we want to avoid the forced smiles so here's some things you can do:
Before I commence a photo shoot I try and get to know them, break the ice so to speak. I'll ask them questions about their favourite movie, TV show, toy character, school, anything where they forget they’re in front of the camera. I might even ask them to show me their room and what child doesn't love showing off their toys? I then let them play....let them be themselves and not force them to smile or "Say Cheese" shots.
I might ask them to tell me their favourite icecream flavour and suggest disgusting combinations like spaghetti sauce with chocolate sprinkles, you'd be amazed at flavour combinations kids can make up! This always gets a natural laugh. Try out a couple of jokes with them. During the session, we can ask them to tell us a joke and this will typically loosen them up as they tell it to us.
If all else fails we might have to have the lollypops on standby!
Dusting off the cobwebs from the archives, I stumbled across these images of my two favourite boys! One of my favourite things to do is to look through the old photos and see how much my family has changed and grown.
Newborns are a miracle and we want to show our new little bundle looking peaceful and relaxed when they have their first photos taken. We've all seen those photos of new little babies posed in baskets, boxes and all sorts of poses that just seem as though they are the perfect baby, cooperating with every photo you wish to get. Unfortunately this doesn't always happen and this is where lifestyle photography comes into play.
Crying is a natural, real emotion that all newborns have for most of their first few months of life. Embrace this moment in time. It won’t be long before you forget how their little forehead wrinkled up whenever they screamed, or how their toes would get all stretched out and tense when he was upset. Let me capture those little details. You want your photos to evoke real emotion and demonstrate the love you have for your child as you try to soothe them. These tender moments are just as important, if not more so, than the sleeping, posed photos.
A newborn photo session is to preserve those first memories of your newborn's life. Whilst posed photos can be cute, in years to come you're not going to look back and think wow, look how my baby was able to do this great pose! The memories you'll have will be you comforting your baby, humming a lullaby to settle them and them gazing into your eyes with amazement and love.
One of the joys of having children is watching your child exude happiness playing in the snow. We visited Donna Buang, an hour and a half out of Melbourne. It was freezing but it's one time you can throw things at one another and not get in trouble!
Well it's Winter here in Melbourne and the weather is especially cold, rainy and dreary. I caught up with my niece yesterday at a family get together but inclement weather forced us to stay inside in the warmth of the house.
"A Mother understands what a child does not say."
What better way to spend a day during school holidays but to go for a drive with the family down the Great Ocean Road and end up in Lorne here in Victoria. It may not be Summer in Melbourne at the moment but the scenery was spectacular and to top it off a beautiful rainbow appeared.
You're not so little anymore and seems like this has happened overnight. I still remember you as a baby, so little, cuddled up next to me when you were born. It was the day I treasure, the day I met you and I became a Mum. I know I can't always be there for you and see and share with you the things you are yet to do but I'm always with you and hope I've taught you well.
You've lost your childish grin and looking more and more like a teenager before my eyes...yes a teenager! The coming years will sometimes seem confusing, your emotions running high and insecurity about your friends, school work, etc. but this is you growing into the man you're going to be. You can do anything you set your mind too. Keep that determination you have, it's finding your passion and working towards it. I believe you are destined for so many great things in this world, be you and follow your dreams. You have a kind heart, a loyal heart, intelligent, caring and oh so handsome...which scares me a bit as the girls will be chasing you soon....not too soon I hope!
Always remember I'm here for you and love you with all my heart, never forget that!
Luv Mumxxx
Seagull,
yummy bread,
can't wait,
get in straight,
greedy grab,
off we go!
The term 'Toddler' refers to when a child learns to walk which invariably happens around 1 - 2 years of age. It's a very important time in a child's development as it's the time between infancy and childhood when they learn and grow in many ways.
The frustration, confusion and mood swings during the toddler stage are normal as they're long on will and short on skill. Along comes the tantrums as they are finding their place in this big, scary world.
The toddler stage is when children learn to walk, talk, solve problems and relate to others. They love to be independent and want to do things for themselves as they're bursting with energy and ideas and yearn to explore.
I love this time as your child is so expressive and can be sad, upset and angry one minute and then burst into laughter at the smallest thing. This is a wonderful time to capture those moments.
Music teaches me to conquer my fears!
Had to share my friend's dog Patch.....check out those eyelashes!! Have a great weekend everyone!
Well it's got to the stage where my tween, soccer mad son doesn't like having his photo taken....here's the best I can do!
