I will always remember my doll's names when I was a child. The hours that I'd play with my pram and dolls was something I'll always look back on and treasure. Dolls seemed so real and gave us a glimpse of who we wanted to be in our adult lives.
Summer Photo Opportunities!
Summer is almost here, well officially and I thought I'd suggest some different activities for your family photo sessions. When you think of having a family shoot you picture slightly more posed shots and everyone looking their best. To really capture the essence of who your family is, it's great to organise a few activities not only to keep the children entertained but give a more relaxed feel to your photos and really bring out those natural smiles. Some ideas are:
Photograph your family playing in the Sprinkler
Yep, you guessed it, bathers, water, plastic toys, wet hair, chasing each other with the hose, all out fun! The children will be having so much fun (and so will you) that they won't even notice the camera.
Head to the beach
We can take photos of your kids building sandcastles, jumping waves, giggling, burying themselves in the sand, etc. The list is endless!
Picnic at your local park
Load up the kids with a picnic lunch, throw in your picnic blanket and have a play date at your nearby park. There's so many great parks around that also have lakes with ducks and play equipment to keep the kids entertained for hours.
Don't worry about if the kids getting wet, as long as they don't get a chill, let them have a ball jumping in puddles and even playing in some mud. I love these photo opportunities. These are the memories that they and you will cherish from their childhood.
Children's Photographer Melbourne
"Every child is a different kind of flower and all together they make this world a beautiful garden."~ Author Unknown
Favourite Things!
One way I get to know children and to help them feel relaxed with me is to ask them what their favourite things are. It's a great idea to have photos of their favourite things at a specific age to look back on as of course they change as they grow. Little 'L' couldn't wait to show me her favourite bracelets and the special necklace that her Mum gave her.
Family Get Together!
"When you look at your life, the greatest happiness is family happiness." Dr Joyce Brothers
Oh I love it when previous clients welcome me back to photograph their growing family. This is the most beautiful family....hope you enjoy the preview!
My Koala Bear!
Toby fell in love with this Koala Bear hat that he found on a recent trip to Adelaide. That inner child still shines through when you least expect it!
A Toddler's Delight at the Park!
It's scary when your old enough to be a great Aunt....yep my older brother's son had his first child who's now a little toddler.....the cutest little button, makes me so clucky I can't stand it!!!!
Toddler Fun!
One trampoline, one ball.......so much fun!
Mum and Dad to be!
Hello!
These maternity photos turned out so beautifully. As I was editing all the preview photos for this blog post, I kept getting more and more excited with how they all turned out.
I met up with Kristie & Simon at their home and the poor things are in the process of moving house! Good on you Simon for your patience with me asking you to move furniture. I bet you didn't expect to break up the couch this soon before the actual move. It's amazing how you can photograph in minimal space, just give me a blank, painted wall.
Kristie was just glowing. This little bub is so much anticipated! I can't wait to meet this little angel in December.
Wet Feet!
One happy little toddler who just experienced his first rain shower! Everything is so amazeballs when you experience it for the first time... never to be replicated again!
Why Maternity Photos are Important!
The Importance of Maternity Photos
Being pregnant can bring a lot of difficult trials but it's an amazing time in your life. It is a time of anticipation as you prepare to meet your little bundle of joy. It’s a time where you become strong – stronger than you ever thought you could possibly be. During this time, you create your initial bond with your child that will continue throughout your entire lives.
There are very few women who actually feel like they are beautiful while they are pregnant – especially during the first pregnancy. However, the miracle of pregnancy is a beautiful thing. Swollen feet, stretch marks, and hormone changes aside – you are growing a real live human being inside of you. All of those side effects come from different things your body has to do to help nourish and protect your baby.
You are beautiful, and you should take the time to celebrate these changes and this amazing moment in your life. These photos will be a great gift to pass down to your child as an heirloom of your first memories with them. This is something they can treasure forever.
I usually aim to take photos around the 32 week mark. I know what it feels like when your pregnant, conscious of your changing body shape but I photograph you in the most flattering poses.
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Boys and their Toys!
I don't know about you but these school holidays I've been trying to get my son outside playing in this gorgeous Spring weather. I had a great shoot with a friend's son down at the local skate park and boy can this dude acid drop! Thanks 'K' for not landing on top of me as you went over me with those awesome air jumps! Sick!!
Model Cars!
What man doesn't remember making model cars and painting them when they were a boy?
Family Beach Photo Shoot!
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.
Smiles!
A smile is the light of the window of your soul!
BFF's!
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!
Toddler Kisses!
Don't you just love those Toddler kisses?
Spring has Sprung!
Oh the light ..... Spring has sprung! A beautiful time to have your family photos taken.
We Are Family!
A preview from a previous photo shoot of a gorgeous family.....
Using Props!
Photographing 'Lifestyle' means real, natural, as the story unfolds in front of you. Sometimes though, to help a child feel comfortable in front of the camera, I occasionally use minimal props to help them feel at ease. Props can show a particular stage of your child's development and what child doesn't love to show off their toys. Older children "Tweens" or Teenagers love to be able to express their own ideas on how they would like themselves to be portrayed. It can help build their self confidence in front of the camera if they've been able to use a prop that they love. For boys it could be their skateboard, bike, fishing rod, Lego, etc., for girls it could be their favourite dress, make-up, flowers or their own ideas. This little girl wanted to show off her new vintage dresses and she was so thrilled with the outcome!
