She just loves animals, of all shapes and sizes, this kid. And they love her. But who can blame them. She’s a beautiful, sweet, gentle soul

You all know I can’t resist a cute redhead

Meet Baby Cruz. He was the frowniest baby I’ve ever seen.

And I loved him!!!!

I spoke about my journey up until today, what inspires me, and how looking for (and documenting) the beauty in the mundane chaos of the every day can bring so much joy and peace to your soul. I was terribly nervous, but it was so lovely meeting like minded people, who in one way or another, maybe felt the same as I do.

I spoke at length about my 10 on 10 project, and how it really helped me see my wonderful world in a whole new light, as well as sharing a slideshow, that I wanted to share here. Its made up mainly of images from that particular body of work, as well as a few of my all time favourite images of my kids.

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PS: The song in the slideshow is called “Without you” from and Eddie Vedder album called Ukulele Songs…. So basically 2 of my favourite things smooshed together in a glorious collection of songs. *sigh*

I’m sure if I lived in New York, Lindsey, (who is also a photographer) and I would spend lots of time together. People who laugh a lot are just the kind of humans I like to hang out with, and I’m sure, given enough time, my kids too would be cool like Stella. *sigh*. If only I could move to New York!!!!!

Thank you Mike and Lindsey for having me for the morning! It was an absolute dream come true to photograph you and Stella (and Gizmo). Thank you for showing me a great part of New York I hadn’t spent any time in before, and showing me just how great growing up in this city can be.

el     .     xoxo

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Heres a beautiful family I shot before I went to The States. Aren’t they lovely!?

I still have a couple of spots left for my Sydney Mini Sessions next month! Email me if you would like to book!

I was a little nervous (well, actually I was a lot nervous), but I really really enjoyed myself! Since this one, I have done 4 more, enjoying each one more than the last. So much so, that I will be offering these types of sessions as well as my Storytelling newborn sessions for those that want them!! My new studio is warm and inviting and comfortable. I know this because 3 of the 5 mamas fell asleep on the couch!!!!

I’ll share more of these other sessions soon, but for now, here is my very first newborn session in my new studio space. Lincoln was a lovely calm, sleepy boy, and ever so smiley!!! Thanks to his mama for pushing me out of my comfort zone! (and also for bringing some props, as I have none!!)

And of course, some iPhone pics of my special helper. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that Darcy comes with me on most of my shoots. She especially loves the newborns, and is becoming quite helpful! I’ll admit, having  sessions here at home has been wonderful! She even asked one client: “would ya like a cuppa tea?”

bless ‘er…..

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Look at that little face. No wonder she has me wrapped around her little finger….

I could live for a lifetime on just 30 seconds with her.

PS: this dress came from this awesome kids boutique shop called Amelie & Violet. They have the most beautiful kids things!!

A bit different this month, as I chose a few of my arvo images, instead of a timeline of our day. The rain here has been atrocious, to say the least, and although yesterday we were treated to some rare sunshine, it still ended in rain, but this intense sun shower, and beautiful rainbow. I’ve stopped trying to keep the guys out of the weather, as its been raining since January, and I gave up after a week.

And I know theres more than 10. My brain and eyes are tired.

* Early morning breakfast face      * Helpful bed makers    * Learning to lace    * Tree House adventures

* Dancing in the sun shower    * Rainbow     * Bath time

These were taken on our camping trip just before school went back. Right before the big floods that sent us home early. We spend lots of time camping with this little group, and as they are our neighbours, they are an everyday fixture in our home. They are our family. There had just been a big storm and lots and lots of rain, and I quickly took these while there was a reprieve in the wet weather, while the sun was going down. The last few, including the one that made the photo a day, it was almost pitch black, hence all the noise in the images, which I actually quite like!

I love all their different expressions and personalities shining through. These photos are like visuals of what it feels like in my head at the end of the day, and that makes me smile.

I might try and post some more of my favs from January every Sunday.

Heres the one that featured last month, with Darcy holding the torch.

And here are the others that I took in that 15 minutes before the mozzies and the boogie man came and carried us away…..