Category Archives: Melbourne

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Kristen Cook – Melbourne Photographer

As he slept | Melbourne newborn photography

April 28, 2010 – 2:37 pm

Hello, little one.
Thank you for coming to play.
I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to have spent this time with you.
You made me feel peaceful. I watched you while you slept.  
The beautiful rise and fall of your chest as you took breath after breath, the quivering of your little rosebud lips as you dreamed, the amazing sense of purpose you exuded just by simply being… every single moment of being with you made me grateful.
Thank you
xx

{Take and breathe in every minute of his presence, Elleni and George. You are so lucky to have him}

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Simple moments | Baby photographer, Melbourne

April 27, 2010 – 8:58 pm

There is such a simplicity about life when you’re a baby.
You love, you are loved.
You smile, you chat, you giggle, you explore, you gaze.
Where life consists of being able to reach your toes when lying on your back, or munching on your fingers as the teething urge sets in.
There is a beauty in that innocence.
Babies are wonderful.

{Naomi, is it possible to love her even more now than I did before? Give her an extra tight cuddle from me}

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Love and Light | Baby photography

April 26, 2010 – 3:47 pm

“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart“ 
- Kahlil Gibran

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Thankful | Newborn photography Melbourne

April 22, 2010 – 10:13 pm

Above all things, one must learn to appreciate and recognise the beauty that surrounds them. It need not be tangible, it need not be fixed but, it must come from the heart. From time to time, you need to stop, slow down and drink in the simple pleasure of breathing life into your lungs.

We are provided with so many opportunities on a daily basis to feel thankful for just how special this life is, and for me, one of those opportunities was Ella.  Her beauty envelopes me. Hugs me like a warm blanket. A brand new tiny human enters this world, and the world is now more beautiful to me for that reason alone.

{Jacquie and Scott, it’s those tiny details that form the beautiful person she is and will become. Don’t ever forget them}

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Catherine + Alister | Wedding Photography, Werribee Mansion

April 19, 2010 – 10:58 pm

“We’re getting married at the Sofitel Mansion Hotel & Spa in Werribee” said Catherine in her first contact with me.

My heart skipped a beat.

You mean, my Mansion? The same place that I was married? I was so giddy with excitement I could barely contain it.

I remember closing the door after our first meeting with a huge smile on my face. These two made my heart sing a beautiful song. They were genuine, they were in love, and coincidentally they had chosen the best venue (of course!) in Victoria to share that moment of love. As their wedding drew closer, even I was counting down the sleeps. All I could think about were these two gorgeous people ready to make the most honest and important promise they could ever make, in such wonderful meaningful surroundings.

As expected, the whole day was beyond beautiful.

The details were delicious…

This is what love’s pure joy looks like…

And this is what my heart looks like…

The staff at the hotel are wonderful (and a huge shout out to Toni who was not only my wedding coordinator back when I was married here, but is still doing an amazing job giving nothing less than 110% effort in everything she does. This lady is fabulous and I cannot speak more highly of her to anyone). Plus they put on a gorgeous spread…

Yep, this is why I love the place too…

Catherine + Alister’s Dream Team:
Ceremony Location: Sofitel Mansion Hotel & Spa, Werribee
Reception Location: Sofitel Mansion Hotel & Spa, Werribee (The Pavilion)
Ceremony Officiant: Rev. David Withers
Bridal Gown: Deborah Selleck
Groom’s attire: Walter Withers
Bridesmaid: Lisa Ho
Groomsmen’s attire: Walter Withers
Hair/Makeup: Abi Leilani
Shoes: Novat
Jewellery: Charles Rose
Flowers: Kylie Cornwall
Cars: Melbourne Classic Cars
Bonbonniere: Springhill Chocolates 

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Mason | Newborn baby photographer, Melbourne

April 17, 2010 – 1:01 pm

This divine miracle drove three hours to get to me for his newborn photography session, and another three hours going back home again. Oh, how I adored him… there was such love in the room this day.

 His mama is a beautiful, amazing and loving woman and I am so blessed to have been chosen to photograph these precious and fleeting moments in her young baby’s life.

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Can I… | Baby photography, Melbourne

April 12, 2010 – 9:36 pm

… keep her? Please?

Oh, sweet baby girl, you are here because of love, you are joyful because of love and you are going to make a difference because of love.
Thank you for filling my heart with love.

{Cailen’s heart is pure sunshine, Eloisa and Robin. Breathe her in every day}

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Sheila + James | Melbourne wedding photography

April 7, 2010 – 9:10 am

“I’m not worried about today at all” said Sheila, in response to me asking if she was nervous. “It’s the next 50 years that are going to be important”.

She was so right.

I told her it was one of the most honest statements a bride has ever said to me on their wedding day.

Family was paramount to them – to be surrounded by those who loved them was far more important than anything else at their wedding. These two have amazing hearts. They even arranged for all of their guests to stay a couple of nights at the Langham Hotel as part of their wedding experience – no detail was left out. The sincere and heartfelt gratitude that their guests felt as a result was amazing. There were tears, laughs – but most of all, there was joy. Joy for these two amazing souls who in the words of James’ mum “were meant to be together”.  For a couple who love each other’s family as their own, it was only fitting to have an intimate affair catered just to their needs (38 people in total… completely gorgeous) and desires.

Heartfelt. Connected. Thoughful. Perfect.

Sheila kept saying how she wasn’t used to having her photo taken in public (who does!) but I tell you… these two worked it like you wouldn’t believe. I love, love, love post-ceremony love buzz.

Have so many more I would love to share, but I will leave those for the gorgeous Sheila and James to savour in their own time.

My gorgeous friend Lana flew in from Brisbane to join me for this wedding, has also blogged some images so please have a peek at those too (and for those in Brisbane looking for a wedding photographer… contact this girl!)

Sheila + James’ Dream Team
Ceremony Location: Langham Hotel
Reception Location: Langham Hotel
Celebrant: Denise Martin 
Bridal Gown: Karen Willis Holmes
Groom’s attire: Simon Carter
Shoes: Tony Bianco
Jewellery:  Tiffany & Co
Flowers: Flower Temple
Bonbonniere: Hermes and MOR
Videographers: Living Lens

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It’s all in the details | Wedding photographer, Melbourne

April 6, 2010 – 9:45 am

More of this beautiful wedding to come soon…

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Happy Easter

April 5, 2010 – 9:23 am

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