Category Archives: Children’s Photography

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Kristen Cook – Children’s Photographer in Melbourne

Happy Easter

5 April, 2010 – 9:23 am

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Her last days as an only child | Melbourne baby photographer

23 August, 2009 – 5:03 pm

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Yep, today is my due date… and I’m surprised I actually made it this far. Some of you may be aware from my Twitter updates that I fell ill last weekend and unfortunately for me, the symptoms are not only hanging around, but getting worse (but thank you to everyone who has offered their well wishes). Who said labour wasn’t fun enough – let’s throw in being sick just for laughs!

I will be sure to update the blog as soon as I am back with the gorgeous new addition to our family, but for now, just an image to mark my Little Miss Mia’s last days as an only child (taken by my lovely husband!)

{…and thank you Melissa for being such a gorgeous inspiration x}

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Holly | Melbourne Baby Photographer

29 July, 2009 – 1:55 pm

When this little gem first arrived to her session, she was not a happy chappy. Her mum told me that she had been crying most of the way over instead of sleeping as she should have been (isn’t it always the way?). Her little cheeks were so red and her beautiful eyes all puffy – so the first thing I suggested was to let her have a nap!

She is the most feisty and headstrong little thing and watching her fight going to sleep was entertainment enough for me.  Of course, it also means gorgeous photo opportunities as well (it’s no secret I adore sleeping babies) and also meant that poor red face was gorgeously peachy again after she woke. We had so much fun playing with her – watching her obsession with paper too had me in stitches. Loved her.

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{Emily, she was a gem – loved her feisty little nature and getting to know her. Wish we could have played all day!}

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Vespa | Baby photography in Melbourne

22 July, 2009 – 9:39 am

Beautiful Vespa – one of the happiest babies to visit me in a long time. We got smiles out of her from start to finish – even my cheeks were hurting by the end of it, but she was still at it! The most amazing part about her was her ability to smile with her eyes. Even if her mouth wasn’t moving, those gorgeous eyes of her gave her away completely – you could just melt!

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(sigh)…. oh how I love chubba baby feet. What I love most is that at this age, babies are so obsessed with them too so we can share that mutual adoration of their feet together!

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{Anouk and Andrew, you have such a special little soul there. I could have cuddled her all day if you’d let me!! Thanks again for the visit (and for the gorgeous wardrobe choices!)}

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Reason no. #685 why I love my job | Melbourne baby photography

20 July, 2009 – 8:15 am

… because my clients make me cry sometimes.

And no, not in a scary way – but in a beautiful, heartfelt, the-world-is-a-beautiful-place sort of way.

This is what I mean:

Hey Kristen,
 
Just wanted to say thank you ever so much for our session. We’ve been once again raving about you ever since. 

You really are so good with our baby girl. You’re not only a natural at photography, but you really are a natural mother too. That’s why we love you so much. You treat our little munchkin like she was your own. 

We’ve had our ‘newborn shots’ on our digital frame since December last year! We’re absolutely hangin’ to put Edition 2 photos up there!  I cant tell you how many people come over here and just stop dead in their tracks and literally dont move from the same spot in front of that frame we have and just stare in awe at your work. And we get a lot of people coming through!!! 
 
Thanks so so much again for everything. No words can express how much we respect and adore you.
 
We’ve only just come out of this session and already I cant wait for our next session with you!
 
Cant wait to hear from you,
xx

Yes I am pregnant, and yes I am hormonal, but regardless of that it’s emails like these from clients that give me such joy to be doing what I do. I make no secret of the fact that I fall in love with each and every one of the children I have the good fortune to photograph, and Charlotte was certainly no exception. I remember her newborn photography session like it was yesterday – even what the weather was like and the fact that my clumsy feet broke the glass I had been drinking out of during the session at their home just as I was finishing up (errmmm… yeah.. still SO sorry about that!!). So seeing her again for a beautiful update session was just the icing on the cake for me – it’s an immense privilege to be asked to photograph someone’s family regardless, but to have a family come back for more means that I get to watch these beautiful souls grow up in front of my camera. Seriously…. how special is that??!

So, Angie – you haven’t even seen your images yet from ‘Edition 2′ (which makes that email even more special for me) but hopefully these will tide you over until your full gallery is ready (blog stalkers may recognise Charlotte below from her newborn session I did last year here).

Check out those to die for gorgeous baby fat rolls on her… LOVE!

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Harry monster | Baby photography Melbourne

18 July, 2009 – 8:05 am

As you can see by the first image, it’s tiring work being a supermodel. Sometimes as much as they want to perform for me in front of the camera, those sandman eyes get the better of them. Lucky for me it was at the end of our session anyway, but this little Harry Monster was such a trooper.

The best part about Harry was the giant smile that came across his face every time he fell over after trying to sit up for a period of time. Most kids would panic as they toppled over but not Harry – it was like a great old game for him! The cheeky grin that he would give as you picked him up would seriously melt your heart. Such a treasure he is!

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{So, so lovely to see you again Melinda – you should be so super proud of this little being you have brought into the world. It was such a great pleasure to spend the morning playing with you both – big hugs to Monty!}

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Lovely Leah | Baby photography Melbourne

5 July, 2009 – 3:18 pm

Luscious lips?….. check
Giant squishable cheeks?….check
The most delicious eyelashes you have ever seen?….. check
Hair that people pay good money for?…. check
Cheek dimple when smiling?…. check

Ok, ok, ok…. so I KNOW each session I finish thinking I get to photograph the best looking kids on the planet… but COME ONE!!! Take one look at little Leah and tell me she isn’t just the icing on the cake? As a baby photographer, I may be biased as I think every kid I photograph is pretty darn cute but I did have to excuse myself in front of Leah’s parents for using the phrase “I want to eat you all up” too much in conjunction with a lot of blowing raspberries on her toes. How could you not though?

Urgh…. if you can buy one of these babies somewhere… give me an order for 10!

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{Meaghan – one word…. DIVINE! So so happy after her session, and waiting for her to fall asleep (albeit only for 2 mins) was so worth it!}

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Oliver the Babe | Baby photographer Melbourne

4 July, 2009 – 9:52 pm

I have had so many gorgeous babies in my studio of late… and this little man was no exception.

The first thing I wanted to do when I met him was ruffle that gorgeous mop of hair on his head. Don’t you just love it?! He had such a gorgeous little personality. He’s not on the move yet, but boy it won’t be long. Those legs were getting a major workout. Just love, love, love this age!

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{So glad we got to capture him when we did Lisa! Such a fun morning with you!}

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Baby J | Melbourne baby photographer

15 June, 2009 – 8:59 am

Another dark, cold and dreary Melbourne day, but certainly not while this man was around.  He made my world fill with sunshine and rainbows.

His eyes were to-die-for gorgeous and when he stared at me with them, you could really feel his beautiful personality. And of couse, what better way to show off those baby blues than to pop some beanies on him – doesn’t he just melt your heart?!

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{Thanks for the beautiful morning K with your little family – I will be in touch soon!}

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Caleb and Noah | Melbourne children’s photographer

11 June, 2009 – 8:15 pm

Meet Caleb – green eyes, green shirt, green wall… does it get any better?!

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Yep, that’s baby bro Noah… delish!! He had this adorable comfort habit of putting these two fingers into his mouth (rock on dude!!) and then gaze up at me with the most adorable baby blues complete with long black lashes (both of the boys had lashes most girls would kill for – seriously). Such a happy little thing he was too – such a joy connecting with these beautiful souls!

{What a beautiful morning with your gorgeous boys Paula. Such a treat for me – hugs for Noah and thank Caleb for being such a wonderful helper!}

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