It was one of those Sydney mornings where the weather could go either way. There were blue skies in one direction, rain clouds in another. We had all been looking forward to updating the family photos since I had last taken their photos right before little sister made an appearance. On Saturday, we had planned photos at home in the garden and then a stroll down to the Glebe foreshore for a casual shoot by the water. But by the time I arrived at their gorgeous new terrace in Glebe, the rain had set in. Since everyone was dressed we altered our plan and used the front balcony as our backdrop huddling under the overhang to shield us from the rain. Wrangling two boys and a one year old to stay dry and in one place is no easy task. But these fun spirited parents employed tickling and funny faces which did the trick! The result was relaxed family shots that capture genuine emotion, love and connection. Once the rain let up, the kids took the lead playing in the rock garden and teaching little sister that rocks and flowers weren’t for eating! When little sister had enough she made a quick escape out the front gate where she found the sunshine and more fallen flowers. We ended the session with some lovely backlit shots on the footpath with cuddles all around. Our Glebe foreshore portion of the session will happen in a few weeks pending good weather. I can’t hardly wait!
I love how this storyboard turned out from one of my favourite sessions to date. There was so much laughter, silliness and all around joy. I hope this makes mum smile wherever it is placed in their home or office. It is often hard to display all the photos from one session so storyboards make that so much easier! Designing photography products is one of my favourite things to do. I find it so much fun to put together. One of the best things about this product is that it stands up by itself. No need to frame it or hang it. How easy is that? In fact, I think I need to make a few of these for myself 🙂
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I’d love to capture your family playing. Let’s make a date to get together
I have been photographing lots of dance classes lately and was thrilled when Miss Jackie asked me to take a few snaps from our Pyrmont Munchie Movers class. This is my daughter’s second year of Munchie Movers and I love that this year my son was able to join her. We LOVE Miss Jackie – and I love that this class is full of hip hop, ballet, acrobatics and tons of fun. On this particular day the kids were in full on dance mode – twirling, rolling, spinning and dancing their little hearts out. It’s an hour full of non stop activity which results in guaranteed happy tired kids. I love that I’ll have these photos of them when they are grown – and I hope Miss Jackie loves them too.
I’d love to capture your little ones learning and having fun. Let’s make a date to get together soon.
Last weekend I met up with this gorgeous four year old and her mum for some photos on top of the highest point in Pyrmont. It’s an amazing little park from which you can see the Anzac Bridge, the CBD and the Harbour Bridge. Sydney has been experiencing some amazing thunderstorms lately and this summer afternoon was no exception. With the storm rolling in, we had a little play running around the impressive sculptures and stopping to pick some wild flowers. I love photographing little kids and am always in awe of their energy, excitement and wonder at the world around them. From the park in the sky we made our way to see the Pyrmont Christmas tree. Little legs get tired so Mum obliged with a piggy back ride along the way. The City of Sydney puts up these beautiful neighbourhood Christmas trees everywhere and they bring such joy to kids and adults alike. You can’t help but make a Christmas wish when you pass by and Lucy was no exception. A wish full of joy, excitement, and anticipation – that is what Christmas is about. Just after the wish the rain started so we quickly hurried home to stay safe and dry. A perfect December afternoon. Happy Christmas!
I’d love to capture your little ones playing. Let’s make a date to get together
On a sunny slightly chilly Monday morning I had the great pleasure of meeting this beautiful family for a five year old milestone session down at Pirrama Park in Pyrmont. This gorgeous girl also had a little sister on the way so this was their last session as a family of three. I could already tell she was going to be an incredible big sis. We started out at the playground where I hung back as little miss soon-to-be-five had a play on her favourite things. I love just watching kids at play and enjoy themselves – it is the best way to capture the essence of children. You could tell this family had such fun together as even got mum in on the spinning action. Then out came the Elsa dress and we moved down to the wharf for some iconic Sydney shots with the Harbour Bridge in the background. Grandma just happen to be in town so I was able to get some sweet shots of the whole family together. Then up to the jacaranda trees we went. This particular tree was mum’s favourite and mum wanted some sweet shots together under this stunning cascade of purple flowers. Our last stop was James Watkinson Reserve high up on the hill overlooking Sydney Harbour. This little park is a gem and miss soon-to-be-five was quick to engage both mum and dad in a bit of a play. I love how varied this session was as we explored all of this sweet family’s favourite spots in Pyrmont. I hope they enjoyed the session as much as I did and I cannot wait to meet their new little girl in the new year.
I’d love to capture your family playing. Let’s make a date to get together