Monthly Archives: January 2010

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Jessie + Sam | Wedding Photographer, Melbourne

You know that two people are just made for each other when you meet people like Jessie and Sam. Their fun-loving, gentle natures just make you want to run over and give them a cuddle every time you see them. It’s always a special day when two people make a promise to be together forever, but when you also throw these two in the mix, you know it’s going to be a lot of fun as well.

I adore these two. Their attention to detail and meticulous preparation of, well, everything meant that the whole day ran smoothly and effortlessly. They went out of their way to make their wedding theirs – most of the decorations and details were all put together by the two of them and I can only imagine the hours upon hours of work they put into it all. It was all worth it though. All so very worth it. The entire wedding was just so very them, and I adore that.

Not only was this entire wedding held in my own suburb (nothing like supporting the local crowd – well done you two!) but every person involved with the day was so friendly and easy going that it just made it such a pleasure to spend the day with them.

First up though, meet our groom, Sam. I must say – the boys were great fun. I don’t think they stopped laughing the entire time I was there. The bubbles were out, the laughs were out, such a great atmosphere pre-ceremony for the lovely Sam (and for me as their wedding photographer!).

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Tie shots are probably some of my favourite moments when capturing the groom getting ready for the ceremony (mainly because there’s always at least one guy that has no idea how to tie it properly) so you can imagine my delight when Sam brought out his bow-tie. Yep, a favourite alright.

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Yes, they’re boys… but at least they have checklists!

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Afterwards I made my way over to see Jessie who looked like some 1940′s film starlet. There’s something about weddings that makes brides just look even more beautiful than they already are, and Jess was no exception. She was beaming. That gorgeous smile of hers lit up as I walked in the door. “I’m up here!” she called from the top of the stairs and waved. I think I just stood there with my jaw open for a moment or two – she look radiant. And no wonder – she was about to marry her highschool sweetheart – the boy that still gives her butterflies every time she sees him.

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These next two are so special to me, particularly the one on the right which is a beautiful image of Jessie’s parents on their wedding day.

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Is she not the cutest little thing alive?

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Sam and Jessie had told me how special photos were to them. They told me their house was filled with them, and that they would always be taking photos of anything and everything. It was so fitting therefore to see that they’d hired a photobooth for the day for them and their guests. Guest were all encouraged to use the booth to take photos and then pop them into their guestbook with a message. So,so fab! The first thing they did after walking down the aisle was jump into the photobooth and get some photos done. How gorgeous is that?

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More Jess + Sam loveliness… oh they were so fun! 

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Of course, there was a photobooth – so we had to try it out for ourselves while we were there (meet my gorgeous assistant CJ too whom I adore and makes my life so much easier for me every week! She joined me that day too)

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{You are both as cute as a button – adored every single second of your day with the two of you. It was fun, relaxed and just a beautiful celebration of love – I wish nothing but the best for your future together x)

Photo-a-day: Day 29 | Baby photography, Melbourne

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

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Day 29:  There’s the saying that if you can’t hear what your children are up to, then they’re always up to no good. I had just finished giving Charlie a bath and there was silence the house. No singing, no chatting, no toy noises. I could however, hear some very faint rustling noises coming from the studio. I was all ready to walk in expecting to see her looking through all of the albums that are in there (as she always does, it’s one of her favourite things to do) and instead found her conducting her own little photo session. When I asked her what she was up to, she put her finger up to her mouth and said ‘Very quiet. Baby sleeping mummy!’ and then proceeded to pick up her camera we had bought her for Christmas and take some photos. I almost melted on the spot. She had even gotten out blankets like a good baby photographer and put them over her dolly (who was on her tummy and had her arms up under the face, of course…). I asked her if I could take some photos too. She nodded. “Mummy, sit here” as she pointed to the space behind her. “Be very quiet”. If it weren’t for my uncontrollable giggling, I might have been very quiet too.

I’ve been blogged | Melbourne baby photographer

Ok, so I’m emotional at the best of times (and the worst of times, and anytime really…) so when the beautiful Barb of JinkyArt told me our images were ready from our recent session, I just about broke down. Well, not just about. I did. Tears, smiles, goosebumps – all of it.

In honour of my 30th recently, I wanted nothing more than some images with my family. As a photographer, it is near impossible to get an opportunity to be in lovely photos with your own children, so I knew exactly what would make my heart sing for my birthday.

Barb is amazing – she gave me everything I could possibly wish for, and more. Beautiful, heart-felt, loving images with all of that Jinky magic that just follows her wherever she goes. I feel so thankful to have these loving memories of my family.

And as gorgeous as she is, she’s even blogged us -so head on over here to her blog, and check out her yummy images:

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{Thank you my lovely friend, I have said it a million times already, and I’ll say it again once more… thank you! My heart has grown even bigger because of you xx}

Photo-a-day: Day 28 | Melbourne baby photographer

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

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Day 28: The Very Hungry Caterpillar was one of my favourite books growing up. In fact, this image above is actually my copy from when I was little. One of the things I loved most was books when I was younger, and being able to pass those favourites down to my kids is one of the most rewarding joys of being a parent. Mia just adores her them – she ‘reads’ along with us, page by page, and yet still has the same delight on her face as if she’s never heard the story before. It’s the beautiful thing about kids – they never tire of the same favourites. It could be the hundredth time you’ve read something like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and it will still be such a joy to them. She’s now taken to reading to Charlie boy as well (which I think he enjoys just as much as her sometimes) and it’s all kinds of cute listening to them giggling away at each other. Love those moments.

Photo-a-day: Day 27 | Melbourne baby photography

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

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Day 27: Because sometimes you need to laugh… loudly.

Photo-a-day: Day 26 | Melbourne baby photographer

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

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Day 26: Happy Australia Day everybody! (and as an aside, why aren’t my thigh rolls and bum cellulite as cute as his?)

Photo-a-day: Day 25 | Melbourne baby photography

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

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Day 25: Oh what a cruel world it is when mummy won’t let you have those yummy, sugar-filled, heavenly tasting treats that are sitting on the supermarket shelf just out of your reach…

Photo-a-day: Day 24 | Baby photographer, Melbourne

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

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Day 24: For some reason, Charlie Boy thinks that ‘peek-a-boo’ is the funniest thing ever. He giggles uncontrollably most of the time when you say it to him, and watching his little face light up is enough of a reward to keep you going back for more.

Baby Audrey | Melbourne newborn photography

Sweet, sweet baby Audrey. Just like her name she was so beautiful and classic. Everything about her was amazingly perfect – such a pretty newborn baby she was.

I’m a bit of a sucker for a gorgeous head of hair and big pouty lips like hers…

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{Sarah and Jack, it was my absolute pleasure to photograph your baby girl for you. Give her a giant cuddle from me}

Photo-a-day: Day 23 | Melbourne baby photography

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

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Day 23: Mia loves it when I feed Charlie. She often sits beside me just watching him, stroking his hair or giving me a cuddle. Like most toddlers with new siblings, she’s now bestowing the same lovely attention on her dolls. She sits down on the couch and feeds each one (making sure to burp them before switching sides, of course), and then if they’re “still hungry”, they’ll have some more. Watching the look on her face is the nicest part though. It’s the beautiful look of concentration and care that seems to come over her – she is a beautiful, sweet soul. So enamoured with her baby brother, and everything that goes with it.