little ones.

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Had a great family shoot this week with Leah, Jason & their sweet little daughter Sophie - what a beautiful family, a great chance for me to get some more practice with my portraits, especially young Soph, Children really make my photography such a joy, they are completely open and honest which certainly makes for interesting magical photos..
I hope to really concentrate on lots more family portraits in the coming months, definitely my fave shoots at the moment :)

The Journey Ahead..

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I love landscape photography. Alot.
As much as i want to pursue portrait & wedding work.. this is my true love. I am lucky to live in a place that offers such stunning opportunities for photos.. however we will be leaving this beautiful place soon so I am going to make the most of the time we have left here and look for all of my favourite places to shoot.
This photo is my fave so far for the new year.. Im glad i caught this shot - as it is a nice memory for us to keep as we head on into the next phase of our lives..
Im very much enjoying 2009 - we have so much to look forward to :)
Happy New Year everybody xx

family.

treasures that look like common stuff..
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This photo is the one ive been looking for .. well since i guess i began my photography, I feel so glad to have captured it with family - this is my Dad holding my Niece Georgias hand.. For me there is nothing quite like a story told in the detail of black and white - spanning generations from young to old..
Happy Christmas Dad x

Early birthday present!

OH Yeah!
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So I'm turning 30 very sooooon... yikes, and my present, the Canon 100mm Marco arrived today, My lovely hubby, my dad and my sweetheart friend Felicity all chipped in, Im so lucky!! I can hardly wait to get outside and use it.. but its so windy.. ill have to settle for the flowers in the vase.. hopefully more shots to follow!!

The Cocoon

My Hand Made Newborn Cocoons
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Have been busy knitting up these cute little cocoons, or pods for newborns.. they are so snug and great for babys first photos.. ideal for baby shower gifts too..
I have gone on a wool spending spree.. so have many more to follow..
if you are interested in purchasing one, please mail me.

Introducing Donkey:

treat. please!
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...and this would be Donkey, my other lovable baby - brother to Teyah.
These two munchkins are hands down my biggest inspiration for photography.. like right about now - i've had this awful back injury and havent left the house for over a week, they provide me with photo opportunities when I cant get out into the streets or go for a walk down the beach.. it kills me to be so housebound, but with friends like this to spend my day with, i cant really ask for much more!
Donkey and Teyah are Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and they are just over 2 1/2 years old.. gentle, loving and patient.. my two kids :)

Meet Princess Teyah:

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Since this is my very first Blog post, I should post a photograph of the little girl who started this photography obsession..
"Teyah" is our gorgeous 2 and a half year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, littermate to Donkey.

Ever since we brought these two little munchkins home, our lives have never been the same.. endless opportunities for me to practice my photography and endless cuddles and kisses!

I will continue to post photos of them both, along with many other photoshoots I am lucky enough to do... so stay tuned!