It's such a wondrous time for the family when a new baby arrives, especially if it's your first. This little one is 8 weeks old and has the most beautiful, big blue eyes. Congratulations!
Project 52 "Freelensing"
Freelensing is a relatively inexpensive way of getting the similarly unique effect of an expensive tilt-shift lens, where the focus plane is thrown out of whack with the added bonus of natural light leaks. I'm just starting my "Freelensing" journey and it's quite hard to do but I love the effect. If you would like to know more about how to achieve this effect, just ask!
Project 52 "Autumn Down the Beach"
Miracles do happen....
"Before you were conceived I wanted you. Before you were born I
loved you. Before you were here an hour I would die for you. This isthe miracle of life." (Maureen Hawkins)When you decide it’s time to try to conceive a child it can be a rollercoaster of emotions. Lot’s of disappointment and trying but hopefully you finally get there. I know this as it happened to me. My client not only has been through that rollercoaster but had a little miracle she thought would never happen.
Since she was a young girl, she dreamed of becoming a mother, meeting the right man and having a family of her own but when she was a teenager she was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovaries and was told that she would never be able to conceive children. Imagine being told that something you’ve always dreamed about would never happen to you. Going months without a period and under the impression she would never conceive, what a miracle it was when her instinct told her that her body was changing and she might be pregnant. Taking the test her instincts were right, she was pregnant!
The gynaecologist calculated that she only had a 2 day window in the year to possibly conceive. I truly believe that when a little soul wants to get here, they’ll find a way and what a little miracle baby this is.
You can read more about her journey at www.theyoungmummy.wordpress.com.
Project 52 "Autumn Leaves"
I love this time of the year, the chill in the air, the colour of the Autumn leaves falling from the trees! Toby's friend's family has the most beautiful Japanese Maple growing in their front yard. Just have a look at the colour, magnifico!!
Project 52 "Mother's Day"
To all those wonderful Mum's out there, have a very special Mother's Day!
"To a child's ear, 'Mother' is magic in any language." Arlene Benedict
Thrilled to be.....
Truly honoured to be picked as one of the featured photographers at Child Photography Inspiring Monday | Week 24. You can view other wonderful child photographers at: http://childphotocompetition.com/inspiring-monday-week-24/
Project 52 "Action"
Well Toby had his first official soccer match last week. The poor thing, in the first half not only did he get hit by a ball in the face which gave him a blood nose, he got winded by a ball in the stomach, twisted his ankle and hurt his wrist on the way down! Here I was thinking that this football wouldn't be as aggressive as Aussie Rules! By the 2nd half he felt better to play and managed to score the first goal for the season! Thoughts of giving up, GONE and one very proud Mum!
Project 52 "Nature"
During the Easter break we went to the Dandenong Ranges. Nature rejuvenates the soul, especially with Autumn here. It's amazing what you discover!
Project 52 "Happy Easter"!
Have a wonderful Easter everyone!
Those big, brown eyes......
The cutest, little munchkin with the biggest brown eyes.....8 months old, don't you love this age!!!!
Project 52 "Snuggles & Cuddles"
Snuggles & Cuddles!
Project 52 - Motion
Boys and their obsessions...in this case it's soccer, dirty feet, bruised knees and all!
Autumn Family Photos.....
It's starting to get chilly out there and the leaves are turning a golden hue....a beautiful time of the year to have family photos taken.
Project 52 "Green"
Green can mean so many things.....green leaves, green grass, feeling green, green grasshopper, Green Eggs & Ham, green with envy, the list goes on .......
Project 52 "Black & White"
Black & White tells the viewer the story straight away without the distraction of colour. It can be classic or bold, moody and dramatic and can conjure an emotion to the story that's being told!
For someone so young....
My friend's daughter Charlotte decided all on her own to donate her hair for people suffering with Cancer in the World's Greatest Shave! In her own words "I am only 7 years old and in Grade 2. I know how sick people can get when they have a yucky thing called cancer. I hope I can help them and they can use my hair to make a wig." To think someone so young would be so selfless to think of others. Charlotte and I shared a gorgeous photo shoot before her big haircut. You can sponsor Charlotte her at this address: www.worldsgreatestshave.com/charlotte van poppel.
Project 52 "Smile"
Project 52 "Big"
I'm a little bit early this week but I wanted to share this one with you....."Big Ted"!
Big Ted snooze!
'BIG' chair!
'BIG' pencils!
A Special Time.....
It's so special when a new baby joins the family, especially when it's your first child. Congratulations Denita and Richard on the arrival of your gorgeous little boy!
