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Change is beautiful | Melbourne photographer

20 August, 2010 – 9:00 am

About a year ago, loyal blog followers will remember that I had a gorgeous new logo designed for me that was so much more fitting and reflective of me than my original one. I loved my logo. I still do. But I realised that the logo, and indeed the direction my lovely business was headed, no longer suited its surroundings.

I began the arduous task of trying to re-brand.

I needed my online presence to reflect everything about the way I approach my photography and the beautiful people with whom I am blessed to share amazing moments. It needed to encapsulate feeling (as well as being practical) - comfort, serenity, love, tenderness and care – like the images I capture are a reflection of my heart, my branding needed to reflect those same qualities. I spent more hours in what I like to call ‘concept’ mode for far longer than I care to admit to – it had to be right, it had to be me.

When this all finally came together, I felt like a great weight had been lifted off my shoulders. All of the puzzle pieces finally fit. It was all there in front of me, and I was itching to share it with everyone – a celebration of all of the amazing people that have come into my life. It felt right, and I’m so happy to see it all come to life. Yes, change is beautiful.

Welcome to my heart, my sanctuary, my new home. Sit down, and stay a while.

Welcome to the new Kristen Cook | Photographer.

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Nature’s tears | Melbourne photographer

10 August, 2010 – 9:35 pm

“The sky is crying mummy!” she said with wide-eyed astonishment. It has been raining quite a bit lately in Melbourne, and I can’t say my little Miss Mia is a fan of it (it prevents her visits to the park, naturally, which she adores with all of her heart) but to hear her new interpretation of rain made me smile.
“Why is it crying?” I asked her, wondering if she would allow me some insight into her gorgeous mind.
“I don’t know. It’s sad because the sun’s hiding?”
“Maybe…”
“Why does it have to rain, mummy?” she asked.
“It needs to rain sweetheart. All of the beautiful trees and plants need to have a drink, otherwise they get very thirsty”
“Oh…” she muttered, and, for a moment, seemed satisfied with the response. Then, she stopped and looked up at me. “Does the tree want my water?” she asked handing me her drink bottle.
“Not today Princess. Not today…”

For Mia
x

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

6 April, 2010 – 9:45 am

More of this beautiful wedding to come soon…

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Beauty in small things | Melbourne baby photographer

15 March, 2010 – 2:24 pm

Looking out of my office window this morning, I sighed as I saw patches of overgrown lawn and weeds outside in my backyard - a product of both a lazy husband and a lot of rain we’ve been experiencing here in Melbourne. Everything shoots up so fast when it’s had such a lovely drink after so long.

I was about to sigh once more over this dreadful infestation, when I stopped and looked again.

Peeking out through the long grass strands were tiny little yellow flowers.
Weeds.

Yet… they were so pretty. Aren’t weeds supposed to be hated, even loathed? Why was I drawn to them? They were so beautiful – I’d seen them a hundred times before, they’re not an uncommon sight, so why was today any different? Was I looking at them with a different heart?

I saw them differently because I looked past the fact that they were weeds and therefore supposed to make me feel anything other than beauty. I knew in that moment I could feel whatever I wanted to feel… about anything. That was my choice. There was nothing good or bad about what I was looking at – it was only the way that I was feeling about what I saw that made it good or bad. I saw beauty. I wanted to go out and look at them, admire them, enjoy them. So, I did.

I too often forget, personally, how it’s the little things like this that can make such a huge impact in the way that you feel, love and be. I photographed the beauty that I saw today, for me – to remind me that there is beauty in everything. These flowers are not any less deserving of my attention or love for them just because they are weeds – it is my choice alone how I choose to look at them.

I do this constantly with those I am fortunate enough to photograph – every.single.client.is.beautiful. I am constantly in awe of the beauty that surrounds me when I photograph my clients – every moment, every breath, every whisper. Today my challenge was to go beyond the beauty that I see in my clients, and look for it where I might not have noticed before. 

So remember friends – you are important, you are loved and you are beautiful.

Find the beauty in small things, and the most unexpected of things.

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A change is in the air | Melbourne Photographer

16 September, 2009 – 6:28 pm

Yep, it’s a brand new look! The Kristen Cook brand  is growing up! (well, not completely… I’m still a child at heart!)

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In honour of new beginnings with this little baby, I’ve now gone through a rebranding process for the business as well with my beautiful new kc logo to start things off.  Things are a bit busy behind the scenes for obvious reasons, so I thought now might be a nice time to introduce you to the change so it can sink in while I have a break ;)

My signature green and pink will still be playing a big part, and I’m having a bit of fun with the new concept, so be prepared to see it splashed around a lot. For all of you who played the guessing game over the last few weeks as to what the change was that was coming (and honestly, I was in stitches over some of your responses and emails!!), hope you’re not too disappointed! A change is as good as a holiday, right?? (and don’t I need one right about now…)

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I am also excited to announce that I also have a dedicated weddings website up and running now as well (there you go Bronnie… finally!). To learn more about my approach to photographing weddings, you can visit the dedicated Kristen Cook | Weddings website here.

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I’m a happy newborn photographer | Melbourne newborn photography

1 May, 2009 – 10:17 pm

For me it feels like absolutley forever since my last newborn session. Granted, it’s just over a month, but to me that was a drought that I am so glad to have broken! I have been counting down as I have a few booked in for this month, and today was the first of many wonderful newborns I have the pleasure of photographing!

Handsome little Zaye – truly, truly gorgeous. Like the party animal he was, he got down and dirty for the first couple of hours wanting to feed and generally look around at everything, but soon those sandman eyes got far too heavy for him and he fell into a beautiful sleep. We lost the light so quickly by this time, so I was rushing around like a mad woman trying to get everything we wanted to get, but it was all SO worth it. Cuddles from this little man were the icing on the cake.

{Thank you so much for having me do this for you! Such a beautiful way to spend the afternoon with your newly formed little family – I hope he slept beautifully in the car trip home and here’s crossing fingers for a great night as well!}

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