Baby Steps

    Today is Mother’s Day.
    I had written a beautiful post in advance and had set it to publish today, but have changed my mind at the eleventh hour.
    Instead, I will be sharing something a little more personal.
    Earlier this year, my sister’s body failed her.
    She had been prescribed medication for a work-related shoulder injury.
    Essentially, this became toxic and caused her limbs to literally stop working.
    She could not move.
    Could not lift her finger.
    Certainly, she could not walk.
    Her recovery was intensive – it took months.
    These were her baby steps.
    Her path to recovery.
    And through it, our mum was there.
    Every.step.of.the.way.
    Literally.
    It is hard enough seeing a sibling have to endure something like this.
    As a mum however, I can only imagine the sting in her heart.
    And how I would be feeling if this were me.
    As much as this is a tribute to the enormous pride I feel for my sister in the recovery that she has made
    This is also for my mum.
    For the rock that she is
    For what she has done
    And because you’re never too old for your mum.
    xx

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    Moments In Time | Newborn Photographer Melbourne

    Stop the ticking of the clock
    Let the sun stay warm in the sky
    Have the clouds hover still
    Turn down the noise that complicates tomorrow
    Ground yourself with steady feet
    And breathe.
    Friends, life is all about moments.
    And all are as worthy as the one you are living now.

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    The Soft Shadows | Maternity Photography Melbourne

    Come and wait
    Softly in the shadows
    She said
    The light is calling
    And great things are about to change.

    Stretch and Relax | Baby Photography Melbourne

    Have a stretch and relax.
    Stay in bed just five minutes more.
    Drink one more sip of that tea.
    It’s Sunday…
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    Happy Thursday, dear friends.
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    Andrea + James | Werribee Mansion Wedding Photography

    What amazing things come when love is left to unfold before you.
    A delicate and romantic vulnerability
    Consisting of amazing possibilities
    And comforting tenderness.
    This is why I love love.

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    Andrea and James’ Dream Team
    Ceremony Location: Mansion Hotel & Spa, Werribee Park
    Reception Location:  Mansion Hotel & Spa, Werribee Park 
    Bridal Gown:
    Raffaele Ciuca
    Groom’s Attire: Formal Red
    Bridesmaids: Alannah Hill
    Flowers: Flower Jar
    Jewellery: Vintage
    Cake: Spendid Servings
    Styling
    : The Style Co

    Moments Borrowed | Baby Photographer Melbourne

    The beautiful borrowed moments
    A snip in the ribbon of time
    What worth, what giving, what joy is explored
    In the art of having fun.

    Her Design | Maternity Photography Melbourne

    How proud she was to carry you.
    To nurture you;
    To design you.

    Rachael + Martin | Yarra Valley Wedding Photography

    Sometimes
    The nervous energy builds;
    The quick breaths grow longer;
    The smiles grow deeper;
    The tears flow at the first sight of love;
    The warmth radiates the flesh;
    The embrace encompasses the need;
    The love is always enough.

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    Rachael and Martin’s Dream Team
    Ceremony Location: Stones of the Yarra Valley Coldstream
    Reception Location: Stones of the Yarra Valley Coldstream
    Bridal Gown:
    Karen Willis Holmes
    Bridesmaids:
    Swish
    Shoes
    : Tony Bianco
    Flowers
    : Blooming Brides
    Makeup: Monica Gingold
    Invitations: Ruby and Scarlett (now Simple Things Press)
    Bonbonniere: Donation to The Austin Hospital

    A Moment | Baby Photography Melbourne

    A moment -
    A brief, tantalising, delicious moment;
    A confirmation of honesty;
    A connection to the soul;
    As a baby photographer, a moment is worth the wait;
    Sometimes, a moment is all that is needed.

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