Monthly Archives: November 2009

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Baby girls | Melbourne newborn photography

Baby girls are dainty, delicate and delightful. From the tips of their fingers and down to their toes, they make me happy. Baby girls are beautiful in every single detail they possess, and the divine Miss Charlotte was no exception.

With all of my beautiful babies in such a rush to enter this wonderful world, Charlotte instead decided to take things at her own pace arriving slightly fashionably late to make her grand entrance.

She is worth the wait… 

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{I could have not asked for a more perfect baby girl to play with at our session Jade and Benjamin, she has my heart}

Mini Cooper | Melbourne newborn photographer

I adore my clients. They put so much trust in me at such a momentous stage in their lives. Every time I press the shutter I am preserving a piece of time for them – something they can cherish now, but also years from now when those tiny little fingers have grown big and strong, the peach fuzz hair has long since gone and their precious tiny babies are tiny no more.

Darling Cooper was yet another bebe that decided to surprise his family with an early entrance – SO many early arrivals in the last month, more than I have ever had in the past. Like Cooper, they all seem to be in such a hurry to meet their wonderful families.

His gorgeous mum also came prepared with a few personal touches to add to his images such as this beautiful LOVE sign that they also incorporated into their wedding images previously.

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{Josie and Mark, had such a fun morning with you all for the time you were here, and looking forward to being able to show you the rest!}

Thirty years ago… | Melbourne Photographer

… a little baby girl named Kristen was welcomed into this world.

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When I look at these images it makes me wonder what my own parents were thinking of me at the time. Did they wonder what I was going to be like? My personality? My likes and dislikes? Can you look at someone at birth and even remotely fathom what sort of life they would lead and how they would make their own way in the world? If someone had said to them ‘here’s your baby girl, she’s going to grow up to be a photographer’ would they have believed them? What did they dream for me? What was I like?

Of course it’s impossible to know these details in advance, but what I’m sure they did know was there ‘here and now’ of me. The wispy hair, the squashed up nose, the pudgy fingers. That was me, then. At that point in time that was my reality, my world, that was all of me.

So… here I am now.
Thirty years later.
The big THREE-ZERO.

I must admit I’m not really a birthday person. Most years my birthdays pass with little fuss or fancy, and it’s only on the insistence of my sister that I am actually doing something about it this year. So thank you Em for making me celebrate the big one this year, I know it will be worth it all in the end :) Now I get to celebrate me in the here and now, and isn’t hindsight a beautiful thing?

And just to top off a wonderful day, I’d also like to welcome two little babies into the world yesterday and today (Isla and Angus)  born to two gorgeous friends of mine, who get to also share a pretty good star sign with yours truly ;)

Dis the biz with Kris | Melbourne photographer

*** UPDATED: I have now contacted everyone who has written to me – thank you again so much everyone for opening your hearts to me. If you have not received a response from me, please check your spam folders, or please contact me to let me know if you’re still waiting on a response. ***

***UPDATED 10/12: Thank you SO much to everyone who has emailed me – I am completely overwhelmed and thankful for all of your messages. I’m just trying to get through everyone’s emails and as soon as I have a chance to I will be in contact with everyone – thank you xx ***

***UPDATED 1/12: Umm… woaaah!!!! I must admit, I was wondering if I was going to put this out there and not have anyone reply, but your responses have been overwhelming to the point of having to create a whole new email folder just dedicated to your replies! I had no idea people were that interested in what I do (really, I’m serious!) and to have replies not only locally, but from interstate and… overseas (!), boy – you know how to make a girl blush. I must say, reading all of your beautiful emails just makes this such a wonderful experience – I’ve laughed, I’ve cried… you are all beautiful souls – thank you. I will be in touch next week with you all.  xx **

 

Meaning: Dis (discuss, not diss!) the biz (the biz…) with Kris (me!)

Ok, so that’s my lame-o attempt and trying to come up with something ultra cool for the title of this post, but it will have to do…

When I wrote my last Photographer’s FAQ I did so because of the many emails I would receive from people asking me questions in all shapes and forms about my work. Flattering and humbling, completely and I appreciate that there are people that care enough out there to contact me to ask questions. Most of the time however, I don’t have the opportunity to go into any great detail as much as I would like to due to time constraints and the inability to answer a lot of things over one email – a lot of things just can’t be summed up easily.

I decided a little while back to see if I could meet up with one person out there who is interested enough to spend some time with me, and just hang out for a day doing what I do. I know there are some amazing people out there that have contacted me in the past asking about doing something like this, and so, here’s your chance!

What’s up for grabs? One full day with me from dawn until dusk (well, not literally, I’m a terrible early morning person) where you get to do whatever you want to do. Want to know what a typical day consists of? Ok! Want to join me on a real client shoot? Sure! Want to play around with some concepts you want to try out? Would love to! Want to sit down and edit some images? No problem! Want to talk biz? Of course! Want to watch The Notebook with me while eating Cookies and Cream ice-cream straight out of the tub? Even better!

What’s the catch? Nothing – apart from me only being able to spend one day with only one person! I would love to make some proper time for someone to hang out properly and get to know you – and as much as I would like to do so for everyone that asks, for the moment, there’s only just time for me to do this with one person for now.

What do you need to do? Email me  by the end of Sunday, 6 December 2009 (with the subject “Dis the biz with Kris” because, let’s face it, it’s way cool peeps…). I need you to tell me about you – who you are, where you are from, what you do, what you are interested in, what you want to do, telling me everything! You can be creative, spontaneous, daring, boring - just give me the low down on you and what you want from this.  This is available for anyone from anywhere - you don’t have to be in Melbourne if you’re interested in this (although I’m very flattered if anyone outside of Melbourne considers this a good enough reason to drive/fly here… ) and so you can be from anywhere, I don’t mind in the slightest! I love anyone willing to make an effort :) I’ll then contact someone after the 6th from the list of people that email me to come and spend a day very soon, so we can hang out and have some fun!

My big disclaimer: I am not an expert in anything, nor do I claim to be. I can only share what I know and what I do, and talk to you about my experiences. I’m not a teacher – all I can promise is that if you ask me something, I will either answer you or tell you I don’t know!

Tiny little peanut | Melbourne newborn photography

She  may have been less than 5lb when she was born, but I swear this little girl’s heart makes up all of that. One of the tiniest little newborns I have ever had the blessing to photograph. As seems to be the trend with my babies of late, this little peanut arrived over three weeks early, although I have to say I don’t think her mumma was in the least bit surprised that she did arrive ahead of schedule. Even in our conversations in the lead up to her birth day, she hinted at the fact that she had a feeling she wouldn’t get to 40 weeks, and she was right. Mother’s intuition can be an amazing thing sometimes. I also had three generations of girls in my studio today with her grandmother also coming along to enjoy the session – I adore it when families are so excited like that to produce some amazing images of their little ones.

Of course, with early arrivals comes gorgeous sleepy babes (and she was one of my sleepiest to date). Her parents told me she had never slept for so long or so well than she did for me today. Bless her little cotton socks, how lucky am I that she was so comfortable with me as to enjoy her session for so long.

“Do you also run daycare?!” said her papa. Don’t tempt me… I would have kept her if I was allowed!

Meet baby Zara… (oh, and is that not one of the best baby girl names in the world? All of my clients have such amazing taste!)

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{Delicious name, delicious little one – give her big kisses from me Nicole and Jon}

The Art Book | Newborn Photographer, Melbourne

When my gorgeous postie arrived at my door yesterday afternoon with Charlie’s beautiful Art Book, I’m pretty sure the whole neighbourhood heard me squeal. And you know you love something straight away if you use lots of vowels to emphasise it (you know… you don’t just love it, you loooooove it). Well, I loooooove it.

If I could sum this book up in one word it would be luxurious – everything about it makes me want to just sit down and cuddle it. It is simply one of the most beautiful products I have ever come across and I’m so excited that my gorgeous clients also have the opportunity of owning one of these for their own collection. This is definitely one you have to see/feel in person to appreciate just how amazing it is (so get excited my beautiful clients… that means you!).

The best parts about it? The flushmount pages are seriously thick and gorgeous, the coating on the cover is like silk (and it’s waterproof), and the pages open completely flat meaning you can really have true double page spreads with no image loss.

It.is.DIVINE!

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Did I say I love it? I loooooove it.

*** ETA:  Thanks to those that have contacted me regarding the Art Book. Unfortunately, this is an industry only product and is only available to professional photographers (another good reason to book in a session so that you can own one of these babies!)

The Perfect | Newborn Photography, Melbourne

The perfect lashes
The perfect nose
The perfect lips
The perfect toes
The perfect fingers
The perfect pores
Why are they perfect?
Because they are yours…

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{Jo and Chris, it made me incredibly happy to share the morning with you capturing these perfect moments. And thank you Pirate Pete!}

Baby Orlando | Melbourne newborn photographer

We’ve named him Orlando“, his mumma said to me. I think I buckled at the knees a bit – such a fitting name for this little pumpkin. I’ve had a few baby Orlando’s that I’ve photographed in the past, but he was my first newborn Orlando, and I just adored him.

Of course, he was also as every bit gorgeous as his name, and we had such a beautiful time together. He was a pretty chilled little one for most of the time whether he was awake or asleep, and not even that nasty colic could ruin our morning. I’ve had such a string of itty bitty babes of late, that having this gorgeous 9lb chunk-o-baby was just squishably delicious for me.

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{Justine and Paul, you make beautiful babies – such a precious addition to your family, congratulations again}

Little Love | Melbourne newborn photography

If cuteness could be wrapped up into one little package, then this little man woud be it. The hair, the eyelashes, the lips, the eyelashes, the fuzz, the eyelashes…Everything about this newborn baby was deliciously kissable – from the tiny little bubbles on his perfect pink lips to that beautiful massive mop of black hair on his head.

Little Ethan’s energy was infectious. He had this beautiful old-soul feel to him, like he’s been here before – so alert, so bright eyed, yet still such a beautiful sleepy one who allowed us to capture some breathtaking images of him.

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{Such a well behaved little man, and such gorgeous images of him. Can’t wait to go through your selections with you Christina and Luke}

Hey there Georgie girl | Newborn photography Melbourne

Is that not one of the most adorable baby girl names ever? I must admit that I squealed a little when I first heard it, and this little poppet suited it to a tee! My third little babe in a row that decided to keep her parents on their toes and arrive earlier than anticipated (at 38 weeks). Why are all of these babies in such a hurry of late? Maybe they want to save their mummas the pain of having to sit through this sweltering Melbourne weather we’re experiencing at the moment, while pregnant.

Georgie’s images make me feel so calm and peaceful. No frills, no fuss, just baby…

Her mumma is very clever too – a very talented graphic designer running her own wedding stationery business. You can check out all of her beautiful work at her website The Print Fairy.

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{Sarah and Alex, I could have sat there and cuddled her all day long, what a treat it was for me to meet her!}

Charlie Boy | Melbourne baby photographer

My little baby possum.
When he smiles he lights up my life and makes all my troubles go away.
I love his gurgles, and giggles, and coos and cuddles.
This gorgeous little soul makes me truly understand one of my favourite quotes about the decision to have a child – it is to forever “have your heart go walking around outside your body”.
He is my heart.

So yesterday before Miss Mia wanted in on the action, this was my attempt at trying to get a few of him now that he’s grown a bit more. He has very smiley eyes, just like his big sister, which seem to be smiling even when he’s not.

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There’s no show without Punch | Baby Photography Melbourne

Time: 4:42pm
Location: In studio
Crime: Barging in on her brother’s photo time

I had every intention this afternoon of getting some updated shots of Charlie. He is now two months old and is seriously growing into a little man right before my eyes. I wanted to make sure I spent some time capturing his gorgeous self this afternoon, especially now that he showing off those lovely smiles of his day and night.

On the flip side, I have basically given up trying to get anything out of Mia. Being a two year old, and a photographer’s daughter, she knows all of my tricks and is far more fascinated with taking photos herself than having to have them taken of her. I can’t even hide it much anymore – as soon as she sees the camera, it’s “Photos mummy, Mia do it! Mia do it! Mia do iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!”

That’s why I was so shocked today when I was putting Charlie down to snap a few that she asked if she could get her photo taken. Um… how could I resist? Especially when she wants me to take her photo? It completely melted my heart. So, although I do have similar photos of Charlie to share with you soon, for now, here is Mia ‘by request’…

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The big and the small of it | Melbourne newborn photography

Newborns make my heart smile.
My soul beats to its own rhythm.
My mind beckons the possibilities.
My whole being awakens and dances on the tips of their miraculous wonder.
What a gift, what a gift for me, that this world is my reality.

The big: his height (50cm already, at only 36 weeks gestation – he did some great growing in there), his lashes, his wrinkles, his toes, his heart, his parents’ love…
The small: his fingers, his body (all 6-something pounds of him), his eyebrows – this tiny little peanut stole my heart.

 

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{So perfect, so pure and every bit loved. Thank you for a beautiful session Elle and Peter}

Cherie + Simon: Part II | Melbourne wedding photography

Cherie and Simon’s wedding ceremony was beautiful. There were so many thoughtful and heartfelt words spoken by everyone, and Celebrant Celia Dann did a beautiful job of bringing everything together. She made me want to get married all over again, and you could tell that both Simon and Cherie were so happy to have had her marry them. The readings were so touching, at one point I was listening to those beautiful words forgetting I was there with a job to do – all of the hallmarks of a memorable ceremony.

I had been checking the weather forecast randomly all week to try and gauge what we would be faced with for the wedding. Knowing how much they wanted to have photos taken around this beautiful property, I wanted so badly for their sake for it not to rain. That’s when, naturally, the forecast predicted rain… not just rain, mind you, but thunderstorms. Even the morning of the wedding just before the drive up there, they were still predicting thunderstorms (and how ironic that Cherie works for the Bureau of Meteorology!). The reality though? Nothing but sunshine! In fact, it was so hot that my pale ‘fluroescent white’ skin even got burnt, so go figure! It wasn’t until just before the reception began that the clouds started to form and later that night that the storms began (and boy were they storms…. and great lightning too!)

This beautiful lake below sits just beside the house on the farm with the most amazing wooden deck allowing you to take in the magnificent surroundings. I swear all we needed was a string quartet to serenade us as we walked around and I would have felt like I was in a beautiful movie.

What I think I enjoyed most though about these two was witnessing their beautiful love and connection and being able to capture that for them. Sure, I might have ushered them to a pretty location, but these two were so into each other that there was hardly any direction at all. They danced, they kissed, they snuggled, they laughed – beautiful, tender, love. What made it so lovely is that they concentrated on them, and made those moments theirs.

 

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So much fun, so much love… some of my favourite shots from the entire wedding we taken in the paddocks that lead into the farm from the road. How lucky we were that we had so much rain prior to the wedding – the grass was lush…

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The rocking buick was provided by a friend of theirs – handy guy to know!

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The reception venue of Glen Erin Retreat was amazing – the timing couldn’t have been more perfect as the sun was just starting to go down behind the vineyard as the reception began. Hazel from Gisborne Cottage Flowers organised all of the floral arrangements for the wedding, and I love that they bouquet theme of the girls carried over into the reception as well for the table arrangements and cake flowers. See – I told you, attention to detail these two!

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A big shout out also goes to the beautiful Lana Bell who flew all of the way from Brisbane to join me for this wedding (thanks gorge!) - we had an absolute ball playing together, and she captured some gorgeous images so make sure you head over to her blog to check them out.

Cherie and Simon’s Dream Team
Ceremony: Private property
Reception: Glen Erin, Lancefield
Celebrant: Celia Dann
Bridal Gown: Deborah Selleck
Shoes: Novat
Makeup/Hair: Allure Hair and Body
Flowers: Gisborne Cottage Flowers
Jewellery: Timothy Sethna for rings
Accessories: Jeeba for earings and Linda Gorringe for other
Groom’s attire: Trevor West Formal Hire, South Yarra
Cars:  Friend
Music: Pat McKernan, Live Irish Folk Musician
Invitations: Rebecca Powers

Cherie + Simon : Part I | Melbourne Wedding Photography

“It is hard to sum up all the things I love about Cherie. She is kind, caring, sensitive to our needs and makes me want to be the best possible person I can be…” said Simon, during the wedding ceremony about his wife-to-be. “Everything we do seems effortless as we make such a fantastic team.  My love for Cherie is not superficial or skin deep, it is deep down inside. I feel our energy for each other will never cease to exist and I feel at peace that I have found such a beautiful and loving lady”.

When I first met with Cherie and Simon earlier this year, it was more than obvious that these words were true. Such a beautiful, loving couple and their infectious energy made it very easy to care for them. They told me how they wanted to marry at a location that was dear to them, and beautiful at that, being Simon’s parents farm just outside of Lancefield and they showed me images of potential sites around the property that they thought would work. That’s one of the things that I loved about these two – their attention to detail. It was amazing. I knew their wedding would be nothing short of beautiful, and I was right. Cherie put it best when she said “Simon is simply a beautiful man… he has a wonderful strength that should be admired”.

Cherie’s Deborah Selleck bridal gown was divine – beautiful embroidery detail and lacework around the body, with tiny little pearl embellishments which carried over into her hairpiece, jewellery and accessories. Cherie knew how to style it all in. Allure Hair and Body did an amazing job with her hair and makeup (still loving those lashes Cherie!), with Cherie opting for a beautiful low chignon under her gorgeous full length veil. She bought her beautiful shoes from Novat (who also made my wedding shoes… loved them, super comfy) and sported some stylish Jeeba pearl earrings with her ensemble. She was radiant.

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She was so calm when I arrived too, just a beautiful peaceful feeling around her like she just knew it was going to be the best day of her life. Her family was also all there to help her get ready so it made it into a beautiful family affair. She wore her two engagement rings on her right hand (yep, two – one from Simon’s initial proposal at Zion Canyon National Park in the US, on a large grassed picnic area backed by towering mountains (um… can someone say romantic?!), and the second was the one she chose after their engagement was official – lucky girl!)

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Meanwhile, groom-to-be Simon was busy getting ready at the farm before the ceremony was due to begin. He and his groomsmen opted for traditional Morning Suit with a slight colour scheme twist, keeping in theme with their beautiful romantic feel for the day. The boys were a riot, I had such a ball with them. Cherie only had one request of me as I made my way from her to see Simon that morning – “tell him just to relax”, she said. I told him, but I think Simon, at least on the outside, was looking pretty calm, cool and collected. 

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We went off and had some shots with the boys (see… handsome!) and then made our way into the house and waited for Cherie to make her grand entrance and for the beautiful ceremony to begin.

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See – so much love around… it was everywhere we looked!

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Stay tuned for Part II to follow , with some more gorgeous images to share from after the ceremony…

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