Travelling to Magnetic Island Every time I travel over from Townsville to Magnetic Island for a family photo shoot, I feel like I am going on a mini holiday. This particular afternoon was a little rougher (and busier) then the normal Ferry trip the island. I was very focused on not hitting my head on…
When Hannah contacted me about photographing their elopement, I was so excited I was trying to be calm on the phone. I loved that nothing was going to stop these two getting married even though all their previous plans elopement plans had to change. Her words were “This year has brought a lot of uncertainty,…
Cassie had researched family photographers and bought the short list to her Dad. It was on Michelle’s birthday wish list, but Michelle really hadn’t thought they would organise it. I think it was Frank who picked me from the short list and Cassie did the rest. The date, time, questionaries and having all her…
Nothing beats being together on a Sunday afternoon – particularly during a family photoshoot. Tia contacted me before Christmas in hope of getting all the family together for a family photoshoot. However, I was booked “overcapacity”, and she so kindly suggested we do it in the new year. A new date was booked and planned,…
Paradee’s enthusiasm to have her couples photo session as soon as possible was a gift to my heart. Tony and Paradee had only just moved in their new house, and she was desperate to decorate their walls with photos from their session. The restrictions from COVID lifted just as Paradee contacted me. This meant we…
A maternity photoshoot is always such a precious moment in time. I was invited into that precious time before their baby was announced. Amanda and Fili told me their exciting news! I had to try and keep a straight face, rather than screaming with excitement (as lots of people were around and would know their…
Meet the Kingsberry’s – at home for their family photoshoot. They are a brilliant balance of Ben’s calm and steadfastness, paired with Ash’s effervescent joy and delight. Within minutes, I could tell that they are a strong team with a great passion for life and adventure. They delight beyond measure in their boys. What they…
Celebrating ten years of love with vow renewals. I won’t hide it – I love vow renewals. It’s a gift to be invited into this celebratory space. To document another promise to each other. One of my most favourite things about them is that two people are publicly declaring again… I choose you…I choose us….
A common concern for parents is, will their children behave during their photo shoot. This was Caitlin’s greatest concern with their puppy Millie! Everyone says don’t work with children or animals… I wouldn’t swap it and love any challenge it brings! Caitlin for warned that Millie didn’t like having her photo taken. I didn’t quite…
This growing family of three became four, and I had the privilege of capturing their newborn. It was only a little over a year ago and I was arriving at Ryan and Tara’s to photograph the arrival of their sweet Grace in a separate newborn shoot. I was beyond delighted when Tara contacted me to…