Photo-a-day: Day 31 | Baby photographer Melbourne

    31 January, 2012 – 2:50 pm

    {Photo-a-Day Project: A personal project that I undertake every January for an entire month taking one photo a day of my children.}

    A lovely little celebration to mark the end of this year’s January project.
    Are balloons not one of the most happy tokens in the world?
    I love the idea I’ve seen around of a room filled with happiness.
    Lovely, simple happiness.
    Even better when the room is also filled with those you love most.
    Thank you dear friends, once more, for following our journey this year.
    Thank you for your presence, thoughts and your kind words.
    This journey each January holds so much more value than just the images themselves.
    They form a constant reminder of our beautiful world.
    Of how much that world has grown, and the possibilities to follow.
    Happy January, 2012.
    x

    By Kristen | Posted in Personal, Photo A Day Project | Tagged , , , , , | 33 comments         hide comments | add a comment
    1. Carrie   -  

      Thank you for sharing your January with us x

    2. Anya   -  

      Perfect image to end such a beautiful project, thank you :)

    3. Amber Gardener   -  

      simple. beautiful x

    4. Kerianne   -  

      So dreamy!!! The kids must have had so much fun celebrating in there this morning. I bet they didn’t want to leave! So sad January is done for another year:(

    5. Kylie Verdouw   -  

      Beautiful words and what a special way to end your project!

    6. fiona andersen   -  

      Balloons rule… as do things we love xx

    7. Petula   -  

      Stunning and gorgeous, Kristen! I absolutely love this so much :)

    8. Melissa   -  

      What a wonderful end to your project. It’s been magical seeing your photos Kristen.

    9. Sarah   -  

      Thank you.

    10. Jackie Jean   -  

      I love this so much!

    11. sofi   -  

      I’ve loved your PAD Kristen, beautifully captured and equally beautiful words x

    12. Jessica Washburn   -  

      Pure magic. What more can be said?

    13. Nadalove2brich   -  

      Thank – you Kristen for making my work day better with your images – can’t believe it’s already over!! January 2013 can not come soon enough! x

    14. Cindy Habel   -  

      Thank you so much Kristen for sharing this project. And this last picture of happiness…..just beautiful!!

    15. Lacey   -  

      Thank you for letting us peek into your life. :) Because of your project, I’m sad January is over, probably for the first time in my life!

    16. Leanne   -  

      This image has brought tears to my eyes – what a wonderful memory you have given your beautiful children!

    17. Jen   -  

      A beautiful end to a gorgeous month. Thank you for sharing your heart with us!

    18. Sharon Mallin   -  

      You are amazing Kristen and your PAD has been a definite stand out once again this year. Your words and images are always in perfect harmony.

      Thank you for sharing yourself and your gorgeous family with us. I am looking forward to your 2013 PAD already!!!

    19. Nikki   -  

      Thank you for sharing your shots and children for the month of January, both are gorgeous, you have an amazing talent. Xx

    20. Patricia   -  

      You are amazing. I love your work. your children are Gorgeous. Your simplicity and attention to detail are exceptional, but above all your sensibility and way of expressing your love for your children and life fascinate me. Your fan from Portugal;) Patricia

    21. Chrissy Torney   -  

      What a beautiful gift to give your babies x

    22. Monika Eisenbart   -  

      It’s such a perfect ending to your story!!!

    23. harkamal   -  

      Just beautiful.

    24. Tammy   -  

      Completely enjoyed waking up every January morning to scroll through my FB newsfeed searching for your daily post. Gonna miss it for 11 months now. I LOVE your white room! (trying to figure out what the floor is made of! do tell!)

    25. Brandi   -  

      I stumbled upon your blog only recently–lucky for me, right at the beginning of this project–and I have loved popping in every day to see your beautiful pictures (of such beautiful children :) I’m a huge fan! I think you should extend into February :) And maybe come to the states to share your wisdom ;)

    26. James Knowler   -  

      This little celebration is very fantastic idea to mark end of January project. this is such a simple and beautiful collection of happiness.

    27. Cara Loren   -  

      Really loved following your little project.. so much beauty!

    28. Philly   -  

      Kristen I really have enjoyed your Photo a day project and really brings a smile to my face…thanks so much for sharing into your lives with us

    29. Kathy   -  

      Stunningly beautiful!! The January journey has been a delight and I awaited each day/photo with excited anticipation. Can’t wait until next year!!

    30. Angela Endor   -  

      “Nobody can be uncheered with a balloon” (Winnie the Pooh) Your beautiful images take my breath away…thank you.

    31. Rebecca Doyle   -  

      I have simply loved seeing your January collection – not only are your images just amazing (with to die for clarity and use of light!), but the words you choose are perfection.
      And who doesn’t love a room full of balloons :)

    32. Wendi Hiller   -  

      Love it!! I will miss seeing your photos everyday! They are all so beautiful and inspiring! And each tell a story to me!! thanks for sharing them with us!

    33. HayleyLane   -  

      Absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing

    Photo-a-day: Day 30 | Baby photographer Melbourne

    30 January, 2012 – 5:34 pm

    {Photo-a-Day Project: A personal project that I undertake every January for an entire month taking one photo a day of my children.}

    Your windswept hair
    Your proud full belly
    Your little chubby wrists
    Your purposeful stride
    Your comedy beyond your years
    Just some, of the many things I love about you.
    Right. Now.

    By Kristen | Posted in Personal, Photo A Day Project | Tagged , , , | 9 comments         hide comments | add a comment
    1. Pobke   -  

      so very beautiful kristen. i’m going to miss your PAD’s after tomorrow!!!

    2. Cindy Habel   -  

      Pure art. Love this one! And your words complete the story.

    3. nela   -  

      he’s beyond adorable!

    4. Amanda Radovic   -  

      beautiful Kristen…what a big man he is now!

    5. Spela Falatov   -  

      Beautiful. This one is my favorite of this year. At least a tie with Jan 8th. Jan 13th would follow closely. I am excited about tomorrow and a little sad for it will be the last day. Although, it is very inspirational to see how your style progresses from year to year. You add definition to it. And your children are so pure and happy, They beam joy. The whole package (photos and captions) are amazing. Again, thank you very much for sharing. The idea of meeting you and having our children photographed by you would make the long flight from Europe seem more reasonable. Some day, i hope so.

    6. Jaclyn   -  

      I’m a first time follower of this beautiful project…very sad to see it end! You do amazing work!

    7. Wendi Hiller   -  

      I looove this!! He is adorable!! The composition is great! The b/w processing is perfect! And his little “rubber band wrists”, undeniably cute!

    8. tamara   -  

      Love this!!

    9. Jen   -  

      Oh Kristen! THIS is a favorite. Absolutely perfection.

    Photo-a-day: Day 29 | Baby photography

    29 January, 2012 – 11:46 pm

    {Photo-a-Day Project: A personal project that I undertake every January for an entire month taking one photo a day of my children.}

    She sleeps.
    And as she does,
    A world of beauty dreams with her.

    By Kristen | Posted in Personal, Photo A Day Project | Tagged , , , | 3 comments         hide comments | add a comment
    1. Kerianne   -  

      How gorgeous she is even in a deep sleep. I can just imagine the beautiful dreams she is having. I am sure they are full of fairies, kinder and fun in the pool :)

    2. Sarah-May   -  

      Exquisite peace

    3. harkamal   -  

      your daughter is just beautiful.

    Photo-a-day: Day 28 | Baby photography

    28 January, 2012 – 4:21 pm

    {Photo-a-Day Project: A personal project that I undertake every January for an entire month taking one photo a day of my children.}

    I lifted the camera.
    Those teeth came down on that lip.
    Every.time.
    Then, I looked beside me.
    Your sister was doing it too.
    Not to copy, but because it was simply natural for her to do so when she had someone’s attention.
    I had never noticed that you both did that.
    In that moment, it all made sense.
    This is you in your most vulnerable state.
    Your sister too.
    You have developed humility.
    So then, in that moment, I pressed the shutter.
    And everything fell into its rightful and beautiful place.
    As it always had been.

    By Kristen | Posted in Personal, Photo A Day Project | Tagged , , , | 5 comments         hide comments | add a comment
    1. Philly   -  

      So beautiful!

    2. Danielle Stahl   -  

      That photo, whilst stunning was so much more amazing with the story behind it. My goodness you have a gift to tell such beautiful stories with your camera and writing!

    3. Chrissy Torney   -  

      Gorgeous words and photo K.

    4. Debbie Wibowo   -  

      Hi Kristen, I’ve been very inspired by your daily BW pictures and been wanting to do similar to document my daughter. Thank you for being such and inspiration. Your children are beautiful and I really enjoy looking each one of the pic.

    5. Kerianne   -  

      Oh those little bunny teeth…. they are so cute!!!!! I just adore this photo of Charlie so much. It is perfection… just like him!

    Photo-a-day: Day 27 | Baby photography, Melbourne

    27 January, 2012 – 9:32 pm

    {Photo-a-Day Project: A personal project that I undertake every January for an entire month taking one photo a day of my children.}

    There is no such thing as quiet time before bed in our household.
    In fact, the words bed time seem to wind up their little souls to the brim.
    There is fierce giggling, play time snuggles, jumping games.
    So much laughing, in fact, that Mia usually develops sweet little hiccups.
    Yes, bed time is not a quiet time in this home.
    But, oh… the fun they have.

    By Kristen | Posted in Personal, Photo A Day Project | Tagged , , , | 1 comments         hide comments | add a comment
    1. Kerianne   -  

      They must tire themselves out before bed with all of that playing :) I love Charlie’s jammies too!

    Hayley + Rowan | Stones of the Yarra Valley Wedding Photography

    27 January, 2012 – 7:29 pm

    Hayley beamed a quiet radiance.
    Rowan revealed his giving heart.
    Together, they refined a new beginning; a new future.
    A precious beauty begins their bond anew.
    A playful creation.
    This is the day they were married.

     

    Hailey and Rowan’s Dream Team:
    Ceremony Location:     Stones of the Yarra Valley, Coldstream
    Reception Location:  Stones of the Yarra Valley, Coldstream
     Ceremony Officiant: Rev. Simon Carey Holt (Collins St, Baptist Church)
    Bridal Gown: Baccini & Hill
    Groom’s Attire: Marks & Spencer (UK)
    Jewellery/Accessories: Vintage
    Flowers: Flowers of Yarra Glen
    Hair/Makeup: Bouquet & Garter
     Cake: Made by friend

    By Kristen | Posted in Clients, Melbourne, Melbourne wedding photography, Sneak Peeks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 comments         hide comments | add a comment
    1. Heidi Jirotka   -  

      Gorgeous! The brides hair looks unique, timeless and beautiful. The photographs of the boys are full of fun. Love the location too.

    2. sophie turner   -  

      Just perfect! Not just a very talented baby photographer but also an amazing eye for weddings! Love the subdued editing style… matches perfectly the sophistication of all the other choices this couple made with their clothing, location, cake and design details.

    3. Nada   -  

      What an adorable couple – LOVE the dancing shoots, so cute.

    4. Robyn Geering   -  

      Oh so incredibly beautiful. So may stunning details and such a lovely couple.

    5. Kerianne   -  

      Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful… what a magical day!!!

    6. michelle wallace   -  

      What a stunning bride, elegant wedding beautifully captured. Love the shots of the couple dancing in the vines with that magical backdrop….exceptional

    7. Peta   -  

      Just gorgeous Kristen! I love the couple shot under the tree.

    8. Danielle Stahl   -  

      Captured perfectly as always! xx

    9. gemma higgins-sears   -  

      what a stunning elegant wedding! beautiful images!

    10. Cara Loren   -  

      Really impressive…

    11. HayleyLane   -  

      Simply gorgeous Kristen!

    Photo-a-day: Day 26 | Baby photography

    26 January, 2012 – 9:42 pm

    {Photo-a-Day Project: A personal project that I undertake every January for an entire month taking one photo a day of my children.}

    She is my Australian Super Hero.
    She saves me when I need it most.
    Happy Australia Day, friends.
    x

    By Kristen | Posted in Personal, Photo A Day Project | Tagged , , | 4 comments         hide comments | add a comment
    1. Josette   -  

      gum boots and all. very australian

    2. Jamilla   -  

      This one and all the other photos in this project are simply goregeous! I am loving your whole set! I adore your black and whites!

    3. Sara   -  

      I’ve followed your work for what seems like forever yet have never commented. I LOVE to see this series every January. You capture your children perfectly..being authentic. They will treasure these images as adults!

    4. Kerianne   -  

      Happy Australia Day to the Cook Family!!!!! I hope it was loads of fun and that you got to spend it together.

    Photo-a-day: Day 25 | Baby photography

    25 January, 2012 – 9:02 am

    {Photo-a-Day Project: A personal project that I undertake every January for an entire month taking one photo a day of my children.}

    Four photos I have taken of her hair.
    Four years in succession I have watched  it grow.
    I have never cut it.
    I don’t know when I will.
    Maybe it is the part I hold on to.
    The part that still is my baby.
    Maybe I can’t let go.
    For now, I sit.
    I appreciate.
    I smile.
    There is so much beauty in simplicity.

     

    By Kristen | Posted in Personal, Photo A Day Project | Tagged , , , , | 10 comments         hide comments | add a comment
    1. Chrissy Torney   -  

      *sigh*

    2. Debbie   -  

      Perfectly captured… <3

    3. Cara Loren   -  

      Awww… heavy heart…

    4. sofi   -  

      Pure sweetness x

    5. Tammy Watson   -  

      My little girl is two and a half and I can’t bring myself to cut her hair either! I don’t want to cut away the gorgeousness :)

    6. Cindy Habel   -  

      Just beautiful.

    7. Kerianne   -  

      And I remember every one of those 4 images. I can’t believe how long her hair has grown and how perfectly perfect her little ringlets are. Such a touching photo.

    8. Heidi Jirotka   -  

      I don’t have a daughter. Must be an incredible feeling. Beautiful photograph.

    9. tracey   -  

      My nine year old just chopped her long hair off. It was more of a “letting go” for this mama than it was for her. And now? She is the cutest thing ever!!!! LOVE her short hair!
      Feeling your mama heart. :)

    10. Jen Wright   -  

      Oh how I adore this. So very much. xo

    Photo-a-day: Day 24 | Baby photography

    24 January, 2012 – 9:10 pm

    {Photo-a-Day Project: A personal project that I undertake every January for an entire month taking one photo a day of my children.}

    Moments like this can untangle themselves slowly from the chaos.
    For one minute, arguments ensue over who gets to check the mail or who took the last piece of cheese.
    And the next, they do this…

    By Kristen | Posted in Personal, Photo A Day Project | Tagged , , , , | 5 comments         hide comments | add a comment
    1. Danielle Stahl   -  

      These moments take away all the stresses of the day. Beautiful!!

    2. nela   -  

      ah, kairos time.. :)
      (in case you haven’t, read this superb piece: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/glennon-melton/dont-carpe-diem_b_1206346.html)
      love love LOVE it!

    3. Kylie Verdouw   -  

      what a precious moment captured!

    4. Jessica Washburn   -  

      LOVE!!!

    5. Kerianne   -  

      That makes my heart melt so much so I can only imagine how you feel when you look at it! Beautiful moment!

    Photo-a-day: Day 23 | Baby photography

    23 January, 2012 – 8:17 pm

    {Photo-a-Day Project: A personal project that I undertake every January for an entire month taking one photo a day of my children.}

    Dear Charlie Bucket,
    How sweetly perfect that January was not only the month that your sister learnt to jump,
    But it is also the month that you learnt too.
    My heart could very possibly burst with pride.
    x

    By Kristen | Posted in Personal, Photo A Day Project | Tagged , , , | 5 comments         hide comments | add a comment
    1. Elle   -  

      Love the framing, movement and moment here Kristen <3 So beautiful…

    2. Chrissy Torney   -  

      Oh I do remember Mia’s jumping shot!! How cuuuuute!!

    3. Cara Loren   -  

      How sweet.. it’s always excitement in our house when they have their first jump!

    4. Kerianne   -  

      Way to go, Charlie!!! Will tries with all he has to get off the ground but, sadly, his feet don’t get any lift yet at all. I am sure it will happen one of these days and I will have to make sure and capture the moment for him too!

    5. Kristen   -  

      I LOVE how you chronicle so many “firsts” for your children. You brought back happy memories to me (that are only in my head – not in print) of my own children learning to jump. So cute! I love your daily posts of your children. I neeeeeed to do the same!