Category Archives: Newborn Photography

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Kristen Cook – Newborn photographer in Melbourne

A few recent Events | Melbourne newborn photography

Each and every day I am so very grateful for the beauty that surrounds me.
My clients trust me with the most precious events in their lives.
I am so thankful for them – so very thankful.
This year, more than any other years, has been such a momentous period of growth for me – as a person and as an artist.
I have been so fortunate to be part of some amazing and brilliant opportunities this year.
Moreso, because those opportunities have also led me to some pretty amazing and brilliant strangers that have since become friends.

Last month I flew to Adelaide to speak at The Event, my first time ever presenting and the whole conference was nothing short of wonderful.
The speakers were inspiring, knowledgable and varied.
The food, staff and service at the Hilton were amazing.
The people… oh the people, they make The Event what it is, and I am grateful for every person who was there.
Next year The Event will be held in the Hunter Valley in August – lock it in now, it’s going to be spectacular.

(Thank you to Mel for taking these of me at The Event).

A few months ago, the Young Lawyers Journal wrote a fantastic article for the Law Institute of Victoria about lawyers who have moved into other career paths of which I was also interviewed for showing my perspective on my move away from the law.

Next February, I will be speaking at Hair of the Dog in Brisbane, and whilst official details are still waiting to be released, I can tell you, it is going to be amazing.
The speakers are just incredible, so for all of those AIPP members out there, it is certainly not to be missed.

Happy Friday friends,
x

 

Sometimes | Newborn photography Melbourne

Sometimes the dream is worth the sleep
It’s true, my friend
Sometimes the rainbow is worth the rain
What beauty arrives from the process of simply being.

One Sunday | Newborn Photographer Melbourne

You were longed for, deeply – before you could be held.
Sweet little friend, your beauty extends longer than your eyelashes.
And now you are here, and so loved.
What lucky stars I sleep under to have spent such a glorious day with you.

The little things | Melbourne Newborn Photography

We sometimes underestimate the influence of little things
- Charles W. Chesnutt

 

Heart Song | Newborn photography Melbourne

Miss Viola: Without our heart song, we can’t be truly penguin, can we?
Class: No.
Miss Viola: But, my dears, it’s not something I can actually teach you. Does anybody know why? Anyone? Anyone?
Gloria: You can’t teach it to us, ma’am, because we have to find out heart songs all by ourselves.
Miss Viola: Well done, you.
Gloria: It’s the voice you hear inside, who you truly are.

Ah the glorious lessons that can be learned from children’s movies like ‘Happy Feet’.
In fact, there are always lessons to be learned.
We are born with a heart song, we just sometimes struggle on that journey to find it.
And it may not be the one you thought it was.
But I promise, when you do, you feel like this…

 

Happy Wednesday | Newborn Photographer Melbourne

Happy Wednesday, friends.
The weekend is beckoning…yawning is compulsory.
x

A Dream | Melbourne Newborn Photography

The warm Spring breeze is calling, my friend.
Go to that place that you go to dream.

Linger | Melbourne newborn photography

Linger.
I promise you, with all of my heart, it is worth it.
There is so much beauty laid out before you,
and such wonderment to feast upon.

So beautiful | Newborn photography, Melbourne

“We never dreamed you’d be so beautiful…
In all of the times we tried to imagine
every last detail of who you would be,
through all of the nights we spent quietly thinking
of how we would feel
when we first looked at you,
we patiently waited
and silently wondered.
We hoped and we prayed
and we tried to imagine…
but we never dreamed you’d be so beautiful.”

The quiet embrace | Melbourne newborn photographer

As a mother, how do you know when it’s time to stop that moment when you press them tightly to you?
When is the right moment to start releasing?
At what point do your fingertips slowly start to lift?
You breathe deeply, knowing that no matter how tight you enfold them, there is always part that never seems close enough.
Do you ever feel ready?
Then you let go, but their scent still lingers.
Close to your lips, your heart.
A reminder of that beautiful embrace.