Woods Family

When I first received the e-mail to book this family session in, I knew that I would always have a very special place in my heart for this family.  The "Mum" was my kinda-mum - friendly, warm and what totally floored me was....she read my blog.  This still surprises me when people tell me they read it!!

So, when I went to spend my Sunday morning with the three most gorgeous children I have ever met - well that is when I declared that it isn't work that I do.  In these situations, it was purely being able to have the priviledge to watch the true magic of childhood between these darling siblings. 

I can't wait to watch them grow and blossom into beautiful adults. 

But for the meantime, I will share with you a small collection from their session with me.

Much Love  X 

Once upon a time....

...in an orange orchard, there was a beautiful little family who simply loved life.

They knew how to play, laugh and dance.

And they were simply beautiful.

Much Love.  X

And then there is this image which warms my heart....

On a stormy afternoon....

It was a 40+ degree day and the storm clouds were rolling in but we had the most magical afternoon.

I'm so looking forward to capturing this little guy and his gorgeous family on his birthday too.

There is nothing more rewarding than watching the children I capture grow. 

Its more of an honour than a job.

Much Love.  X

Santa Drop-Off

Obviously the most important part of Christmas, is writing a letter to Santa.  So yesterday, I sat down with Moo and we got down to business.

She dictated, I wrote.....

and then she decided that she was too interested in cutting the paper to make paper chains. May I add, since when did my baby become so clever with scissors? Seriously, I was freaking out - blurting out random "Watch your fingers"...."Are you sure you don't want Mummy to do it?"...."Please be careful"......and she stopped....grabbed my face with her tiny hands and looked me in the eyes. She said very slowly and very careful "Mum - I.can.do.it". Enough said.

So today, while Macie played at Daycare and William didn't know what was going on, Santa came to visit to decorate our house and deliver a very special "someone" for our darling children.

He placed a wreath on the door, put the Christmas tree up, decorated and made the cottage feel very festive.

He left a special present under the tree.....a book explaining all about his special someone....

and I wonder who that special "someone" will be???

And for now....we are off to town to pick up Macie.  I am beyond excitement....and I know that she will be too!

Bush Christmas Mini-Shoots

It was months of organising. 

But an afternoon of success.

A huge thank you to all the families who travelled to be part of Dalli's "Bush Christmas" Mini-Sessions.  You all fought the flies, battled the heat and endured the prickles.

The photos really speak for themselves.

 

Thank you all so much.  X

{Photoshoot} - Beautiful Mary

The ever so beautiful,

ever so delightful,

Mary.



Behind the Scenes....

Have you ever wondered what a photoshoot looks like behind the camera?  Before I started taking photos, I totally underestimated the time that goes into something like this.  The research, the organising and the planning....

Late nights madly painting props and praying that they dry in time....

Please ignore the state of my laundry.  The washing, folding and any other kind of domestic duties were neglected! 

I changed locations at the last minute and all my little models coped with the long grass and open paddocks perfectly fine.....thanks to their trusty gumboots and their beautiful mums! 

This mum here....she is amazeballs.  She is seriously such a fantastic friend and has officially been hired as my right-hand man (she likes to have a title!) when I make it big.  Along with bringing her two children, she also bought camping chairs, bubbles, toys, food and most importantly, CHAMPAGNE!  I think she deserves a big fat raise! ;)

There were prams, babies, bubbles, popcorn, toys and most importantly, the Mums keeping these delightful kids entertained!!  They most certainly earnt their drink....and I feel like my friendship glass is seriously overflowing.  I am so lucky to have these wonderful women in my life who I call friends.  Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.  X