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If you hang around here then you’ve probably seen at least some of Rachel’s story of pregnancy, birth and adorable new babyness *all the heart eyes*. If you haven’t, then this may blow your mind, haha! You’re going to meet Rachel who is the star of the show (and a hilarious lovely person, too), […]
This divine creature, Brandy, is a repeat client and she always seems to get magical light?! You can see her previous Mommy and Me session from last year here on the blog. Such. A. Goddess. On Friday July 27th, she messaged me at 40 weeks plus 4 days, “Still pregnant AF” … lol! I know […]
Soooometimes, things just do not go to plan. And by things, I mean overtired four year olds, lol. Poor little Oli had a super late night the night before and really did not care about the STUNNINGLY PERFECT sunset light we were experiencing at the pines at Tapping during the Lawton fam’s mini session. […]
*** Before we get into the real stuff, I just need to say how freaking HAPPY I am to be here and blogging because my website has been in various states of broken for 2 months, and we’ve been tearing our hair out (and so have the developers we’ve hired, yes, multiple) and in the […]
Being invited back is the highest compliment you can pay a photographer. It says, “Not only did we love our photos, we loved them enough to not go anywhere else when we needed an update.” What an honour and a privilege!! I captured Iranian Ghazal and Norwegian Joachim and their beautiful children last winter, […]
The post partum period is a special, special time. Mothers are made as babies are born, and it doesn’t really matter how many you have, it’s still special! Herbal baths honour this changing relationship between mother and babe continuing earthside, and can be very healing physically and emotionally. Newborn herbal baths are one of […]
Almost every single full session client asks me about photo printing. And it is a BIG subject. I definitely will not be addressing every aspect and I’m actually not a print expert anyway, so I’d never dare but I do have a couple things to say. Firstly, not printing your professional photos is criminal! […]
Sometimes, sh*t happens, right?! It really just does and that’s ok. But sometimes it happens over and over again in one situation and I just think ‘whyyyyyyy’. This is what happened with Camille and I trying to make this session happen. Rewind 7 months. (yes, SEVEN *sob*). Camille contacts me in November 2017 and […]
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, repeat clients are SUCH A BLESSING! Anne and her little family were one of my first mini session clients when I launched them a couple of years ago now. Since then they’ve had TWO more mini sessions, and now had me over to capture their […]
Mama Mini sessions this year were a smash sell out. Several groups of mamas joined me for teensy, tiny 10 minute sessions with friends and Grandmas in celebration of Mother’s Day. I have 3 of them to share, and thank you to the mamas for allowing me to do so! You can learn some […]
Gigi is Edryd and Finn’s grandma, and this little mini session is from last year, and just one of many on the long To Be Blogged list *sigh*. I dug them out now because it was such a lovely little mini, with a real “Going On A Bear Hunt” vibe to it (does anyone […]
Photographers get asked this aaaallllll the time! Every photog will have a different answer for you, but I do have an opinion to share. Firstly, you should obviously have photos whenever you want, and I have a client who has done 5 different sessions with me in 18 months, to capture different stages with different […]
Deb Worthy first contacted me to organise a mini SIX months ago. We were all set for the pines in November but then illness struck and they didn’t make it. Their second booking was cancelled by me while I briefly lost my mind as we moved house at Christmas time (DON’T EVER DO THAT […]
Referrals are so special to me. It’s so nice that someone liked you and your work so much to recommend you, so thank you so much! I captured one Lupica fam, and soon enough another called me over to do a Wild+Free session for them. So. Nice! It was lovely to meet Fiona and […]
There’s something special about motherhood, and the other mamas that support you through it. I’m blessed with several close mama friends, many of whom you see featured throughout this website as they all kindly model for me and give me internet permission, thank you darlings!!! I’ve blogged about motherhood here before, and I said that […]
Boburu and Cumulus. *all the heart eyes* Wait, what?! Boburu is the Japanese word for bobbles, which are one of knitwear designer Ali’s favourite things at the moment, and feature in her two new designs. Boburu is an incredible combination of and fun and classic stitches to create a unique beanie, and Cumulus is […]
Ah, mini sessions. They hold such a special place in my heart because they allow me to offer a valuable service at a bargain price. The pine forest in Tapping is one of my favourite places to run them, as there’s lots to see and do there for littles, and sometimes, just sometimes, we […]
Well, hi there! Long time, no see! I’m back, mostly. If you had no idea I wasn’t around then you can totally stop reading now and just get on with your life 😉 However if you had noticed I was absent, my apologies. My 7yo was having hard time end of last year, we […]
This ginger goddess is one of my oldest and closest friends, my little (non biological) sissy, and a photographer, too. We grew up and into our photography together, taking very different routes. Under her Gluten Free Scallywag moniker, after a coeliac diagnosis, Jasmine launched into food photography, ended up self publishing a few cookbooks […]
If you haven’t met Rachel and her family, where have you beeeeen?! We’ve followed their pregnancy and birth and now, in the final instalment of this story, a family and bath session to welcome Emily. If you need to catch up, I’ve captured and blogged their 20 week homebirth midwifery appointment here, and then Rachel’s mother […]
It’s such an honour and a privilege to be friends with amazing women like Rachel, be invited to capture her homebirth, and then, when you ask if you can capture the whole pregnancy and story, be granted full access and permissions. What. A. Dream. Little Pink Baby – named by big brother Henry who did […]
It’s no secret I’m a micro mama business lover! I love to support and help out tiny businesses like my own; those mamas slaving away at home making some pocket money around their children. If that’s you, and you need some imagery let me know; I would love to help you out in 2018 and […]
You know how sometimes you meet someone, who is so full of life and joy and you just want to be their BFF?! That’s Brandy. She booked a mini for herself and her little love, which went through three bookings before we managed to do it thanks to her rescheduling, then me rescheduling, and then […]
When old friends become new parents!
Muse: a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist.
A Blessingway is a beautiful traditional Native American ceremony conducted at the end of a woman’s pregnancy to pass on wisdom and prepare her for birth. Mother or Birth Blessings are mother-centred baby shower events inspired by this idea. As opposed to gifts for the baby, women may bring tokens for the mother’s birth space, […]
It’s no secret home sessions are my jam. People are more relaxed, and we’re less rushed. There are no random strangers walking past or in the back of your shots. The kids can get snacks and go potty as they need too. It’s just all round, THE BEST. This was an extra special home […]
I’m really passionate about authentic moment capturing, and motherhood, amongst other things. As mums we tend to take most of the photos and not be in them enough, so please, mama, go take a selfie with your babes today! And get someone to take a snap of you with your kids next time you can.
I don’t know why you would, but if you want to make your photographer cry, I can tell you how. It’s a well kept secret. Or actually, maybe it isn’t? I don’t know. But if you want to reduce your light chaser to a sobbing mess, wear patterned, fluro rainbow clothes in different styles. […]
Last weekend I was invited to hang out with Taryn and Anthony, and their little loves Elouise and Keira at their house. Keira has just turned one, so it was a perfect time for some photos. The girls are so cute, and Taryn and Anthony are so chill! We just hung out inside and […]
Newborn herbal baths. Oh my gosh, my ovaries. I think they are possibly my absolutely favourite thing ever to capture. It’s usually just me squished into the corner of a bathroom, while mama and bebe enjoy a beautiful relaxing bonding session and it’s just too divine.
I’ve worked with kids for a long time, since I was a teenager, throughout my Early Childhood degree then 14 years of childcare, nannying and teaching. I’ve photographed them that long, too, and I love them. So. Much. They’re funny, wise, honest and super cool humans. They also keep it really really real, and I […]
Mini sessions are a bit of a passion of mine. Photography fees vary a lot between people, as they do in any market and I like to think I’m in the middle.
