Rennae and Adam are getting married. They have a very gorgeous little girl and we had a lovely happy time in the forest in Yarralumla.

Rennae and Adam won a little competition I had in February where you could win a couple session and a a credit towards your wedding photography…All they had to do was tell me about their proposal….This was their story…. and of course they won!

“It started a week before it actually happened! My gorgeous partner bought the PERFECT ring on 24 dec, we were taking our beautiful daughter to griffith nsw to meet her extended family for the first time when she was struck down with a mystery illness. We were airlifted from griffith to sydney the next day – my partner had to drive the 8 hrs with the ring hidden where the spare tyre is kept and it stayed there the entire time!

We were in the sydney childrens hospital for 4 days and she was discharged with a clean bill of health (thank god!) – on friday, he suggested dinner at my parents, where he sneakily asked my dads permission.

The next day (new years eve) he told me to stay in bed and get more rest, I then heard ‘breakfasts ready!’ I come out in my old dressing gown and terrible bed hair to find lit candles and the works all plated up. He got down on one knee and pulled the rung out and asked me to marry him – it was the perfect end to what was a horrible week – and a wonderful way to start the rest of our lives!”

Here they all are now, looking gorgeous!!
xo

Loved this farm, with the beautiful valley and the bush setting…the lychen rocks, the old gum….

I’d only met one family member before this shoot and it was Ted the dog, who used to live across the road from me…such a happy soul!…and I loved meeting the rest of the clan, including the pet hermit crabs!

Was a very lovely morning guys! Thanks for having me!!

xo

I loath to get behind with blogging but when I get busy, it seems to be the first thing that goes…But it shouldn’t be because I love it!

We were very fortunate to use the gardens of Lanyon Homestead for this portrait session. It’s not what you know….

Anyway, thanks to the lovely Lanyon people for the opportunity.

Its always funny dealing with kids at any age and half of kids portraiture is trying to work out who they are and what they are about…I had fun getting to know this gorgeous looking family! so all in all I am a happy girl!

xo

Family is important. That is what life is all about! Its about love and connection, about warmth and support. There are wonderful family moments and its not just weddings and christenings, but significant birthdays and anniversaries.

I have photographed one of these families before and captured a lovely warmth and connection so when I met the rest of the extended family it was wonderful to see the love.

Family group shots may not be the most spontaneously creative but they are so important to have…It is a record of our time and place in history.

Thanks to Steve and Judy for asking me to be a part of your moment in time!

xo

Its been a few years since I have seen this beautiful family, but it was worth the wait! We now have a gorgeous little poppet who had us captivated! But, that’s not saying the bigger kids didn’t, they were so gorgeous the three of them! Even though they live in Sydney their family comes from Canberra so we went to Yarralumla to capture these on a warm afternoon recently.

So, thanks guys for the fun and I’m happy I’ve got some beautiful photographs of your family all dressed up looking gorgeous!

I am very lucky to have lovely families who keep coming back to me. I love seeing their families grow and change.

Lisa, this mum here, looks amazing and she has two very beautiful boys…Lisa married Geoff in 2007 and I have been photographing their family every since. I love the chats, and seeing the littlies getting bigger!!

These guys are great. I photographed their wedding a couple of years ago and here is one of their shots outside the National Museum in Canberra.

…so now their family has grown to four and i photographed them in their amazing gorgeous home!

Big sis was high as a kite but the wee little man took it all in his stride. sweetness!

It was soo lovely to photograph these two and I realise they ahve had to wait a while for these images to be posted, but I reckon they’re worth the wait. I love the kids in some of these images and I especially love the ipad family and the old gentleman waiting for his tea.

It was a lovely privilege to be a part of your day and to meet up again with old friends from another day, so thank-you!

Just a quick note to say that I am very sorry, my blogging is way behind. Foe some reason I seem to be maniacally busy! Its feast or famine!

I thank-you for your patience and I am hoping to get everything done by end of next week….

Here is an image to enjoy in the meantime!

Thanks to the lovely people who entered my little competition.

Reanna was our winner with her heartfelt story about her daughter, and I guess as a mum it resonated with me. So congratulations Reanna!! Looking forward to meting you all soon!

Here is her story…

“It started a week before it actually happened! My gorgeous partner bought the PERFECT ring on 24 dec, we were taking our beautiful daughter to griffith nsw to meet her extended family for the first time when she was struck down with a mystery illness. We were airlifted from griffith to sydney the next day – my partner had to drive the 8 hrs with the ring hidden where the spare tyre is kept and it stayed there the entire time!

We were in the sydney childrens hospital for 4 days and she was discharged with a clean bill of health (thank god!) – on friday, he suggested dinner at my parents, where he sneakily asked my dads permission.

The next day (new years eve) he told me to stay in bed and get more rest, I then heard ‘breakfasts ready!’ I come out in my old dressing gown and terrible bed hair to find lit candles and the works all plated up. He got down on one knee and pulled the rung out and asked me to marry him – it was the perfect end to what was a horrible week – and a wonderful way to start the rest of our lives!”