Happy Holidays from Watch Them Grow Photography

Watch Them Grow Photography has grown in leaps and bounds this year, welcoming so many new clients and catching up with older clients.  Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for allowing me into your homes and to capture your precious memories for you. 

Much love to all and I hope you have the most wonderful holidays and New Year! xxx

P.S. A little pressie for my clients.......

12 Week Old Baby Girl!

I've been receiving a lot of bookings lately from panicked parents fearing that they've left it too late to have newborn photos taken.  With Lifestyle photography it doesn't matter how old your child is as Lifestyle is natural and of real moments of who you are now.  I can always fix baby's skin rashes, etc. in Photoshop if need be.

Little baby Ida is absolutely adorable and at 12 weeks already has the most gorgeous personality and smile. 

Natural Newborn Photography Melbourne

A newborn is all things hopeful, dreams fulfilled and a wonder of possibilities!

7 Week Old Baby Girl!

Isn't she absolutely adorable?  At 7 weeks old little Olive was all smiles and an absolute delight.   Okay I admit it, I still get really clucky when I meet newborns for the first time!!

Family Spring Sessions!

My friend's daughter always jumps at the chance to have a photo session with me and now that Spring has arrived we thought we'd show you how Spring is such a glorious time for family photography!

When preparing for your session wear layers - t-shirt, cardigan, scarf, etc. so each family member can peel off, or add, as they see fit and remain comfortable throughout the shoot.  Spring is a bit finicky where the weather can change especially here in Melbourne.

I will liaise with you about a great location, maybe your local park (all those buds popping up from the ground), beach or anywhere that's special to your family. 

Time is right.  Book in now or you may miss out on those Spring buds. 

Welcome Precious Newborn Baby Boy!

I had the pleasure of meeting another newborn baby boy last week!  Welcome Joshua! 

All babies have their own little sounds, movements and smiles that are all distinctive of who they are.   Mum said that Joshua has the cutest pursed lips while making a little 'O' with his lips!

Natural and Real Newborn Photography

Oh baby Hugo, you are such a sweet baby!  I love it when a session just comes together so naturally and I see the love of new parents for their newborn son! 

I find that parents are loving the more natural type photos that show their newborn exactly as they were when they first arrive home.  Newborns don't have a routine yet so I pretty much follow the baby's mood and their schedule.  Don't worry if your baby is unsettled as there is no time limit, take all the time you need to settle your baby.

I very much enjoyed meeting his parents and hanging out with the three of them at their home.   Thanks so much for all your help Richard!   I hope you enjoy your preview.

Red Hat!

Oh that red baseball cap

I snuck it

It fitted right on my head

Something about a red baseball cap

But Dad said I had to give it back!!!!

Lifestyle Newborn Photo Shoot!

Winter's been the season of babies for me lately which I adore.  To experience the love of a newborn baby, the scent, the skin folds, and the cuddles makes my heart melt! 

Welcome little Ty, what a gorgeous name!  You'll probably remember the preview of Yuri's maternity session a couple of months ago.  Congratulations Yuri & Tim!

Down by the Wharf!

What better way to spend a leisurely family afternoon than checking out some location ideas for photo shoots.  This place is gorgeous down at the wharf , Princes Pier, Port Melbourne.  The things I ask my family to do???

Special Promotion!

I'm so excited to introduce a day out at the beautiful Mont Du Soleil www.montdusoleil.com in Kallista, Dandenongs on Sunday, 25th September.   A special day for your Tween daughter.

I remember so vividly when I was in-between 9 - 12 years old, where you're not quite a child anymore but not yet a teenager.  A most confusing time as your childhood innocence is questioned by your peers, becoming more independent but still insecure, trying to fit in and find your identity. 

They're coming into their own, developing their own personalities, shaping their thoughts and feelings of who they will become in their adult life.  That awkwardness and self doubt though springs it's ugly head and friendships change as they question who they are. 

I've had some wonderful styled photo shoots with young girls, I love to make them feel special!  I work with them to discover their true selves and develop a photo shoot around their personality.  I will be bringing various outfits on the day for your daughter to choose from but work with her prior to the shoot to help her organise her outfit for her session.  I find that the Mums have just as good a time helping their daughters dress and work out their outfits too. 

After the shoot your photos will be loaded to an online gallery where you choose your 'Favourites' by two images which will be printed on beautiful archival art paper, A3 size which can be framed and hung on the wall.   A framed art piece that she will treasure in years to come.

Something New....!

All clients have different needs of how they present their family photos.  You can either have an album, framed prints, canvas and now introducing Birch Photo Blocks to my product range.  Photos are printed on gorgeous photographic paper and then mounted onto Birch timber blocks which have a distinctive wooden edge.  The beauty of these are you can either stand them on a shelf or you can hang them on the wall.  I would love to help you with your photo selection and your photo presentation needs.