A lot of families seem to get photos done when their babies are born, but then don’t think to photograph them through the years as they grow up. But here’s the thing. Primary school aged kids are awesome!! They have their own unique personalities, their own loves and hobbies, they’re loosing teeth, they scrape their knees playing sport, and they just love life!
Read MoreIn every season of parenthood, we feel like if we just get through this stage, the next one will bring more freedom, more breathing space and more time. So we put off things for ‘later’. Family photography is one of those things that’s easy to delay. But it’s also something that you’re not able to capture in retrospect. Once a season has passed, it doesn’t return.
Read MoreThere’s no argument that digital photos are appealing. In this day and age, we are lucky to be able to take and store an innumerable amount and have them right at our fingertips. But it’s not without danger. It’s easy to have a stack of photos on a USB and feel safe. You have ‘all the photos’ and can do anything with them at any time. But in our busy world, leaving your photoshoot with a bunch of files on a USB isn’t serving you and here’s why.
Read MoreThis year, my family Christmas photos are centered around togetherness. There’s fun and interaction, and snuggles and cuddles. It’s all about being together, enjoying the moment and letting each person see and know just how valuable they are in our family.
Read MoreAs a Hawkesbury family photographer, I just love outdoor family photoshoots! They are such a fun day and the memories you make are unforgettable. Not only have you captured a season in your children’s lives, but you’ve made beautiful art that can adorn your home for years and even be gifted to your children one day.
Read MoreToday, we have a nearly endless ability to take photos. We can take hundreds on a single day. As much as it is great that we can take snapshots of our kids doing everyday things, there is a certain power in a portrait, an uninterrupted image just of our child, and also a power in displaying that portrait around your home. Hear me out!
Read MoreAs a family photographers, one of the most common questions I hear is 'what should we wear for our family photos?' Which of course is quite normal because, after all, I have trouble deciding what to wear on a daily basis!! Here are my tips on choosing outfits for your next family photo shoot.
Read MoreThe whole point of family photos is to authentically celebrate who you are, not to create an ‘insta-worthy’ pic that looks like everyone else’s. Whatever your personal style, you want to look back on your pictures and say 'that's so us!' Here’s my tips on what to wear for your newborn photo session…
Read MoreEach year I love to dream up and create a magical, fun way for families to enjoy their Christmas photos. Family Christmas photos are a tradition in many households, a great marker of time and celebration of the passing year. This year especially, I wanted to plan something really special, bright and fun. After the struggles of the past few months in lockdown, I want to spread some jolliness and joy, and help your family make some fun memories to finish off the year 2021.
Read MoreThere’s something about the backdrop of Autumn leaves that makes a family photography session so spectacular. It’s a great setting to get the family together, the air is crisp enough to snuggle together but warm enough for the kids to have a whole lot of fun and the colours are amazing!
Read MoreThe best and most treasured images, the ones you want to hang on the wall or gift to family and friends, are the ones where you’re truly being present in the moment, loving on one another and enjoying what makes your family unique.
Read MoreThe thought of tackling a photoshoot with a newborn and an energetic toddler can seem daunting. But don’t be put off and risk missing this milestone. It’s actually a magical time for everyone in your family and the perfect opportunity to update your family photos. Read on for my top tips on how to prepare for your photo session.
Read MoreThank you to all the lovely families who joined the fun at my White Christmas Family Photos in 2020. Christmas is such a busy time, but it was so nice to take time out of the craziness, focus just on the moment in front of us, and make some fun and happy memories before the year was out!
Read MoreEach of us likely have places we remember fondly from our childhood. Maybe it was the family holiday spot or a nearby park or river, a special place where you’d go to play and imagine and have adventures. As you read this, maybe the place springs to mind and a smile appears as you think of the fond memories you have at your childhood happy place.
Read MoreI recently had the pleasure of doing a wedding anniversary photo shoot for the Ransons. I’ve had the opportunity of photographing the Ranson family in the past as they record special family milestones and document their boys growing up. This time was no exception. Having celebrated their ten year wedding anniversary earlier in the year, the Ranson’s wanted to mark that special occasion with some family fun that they can look back on with their two gorgeous boys in the years to come.
Read MoreAnnual photos are such a wonderful marker of time. Children and parents alike love to look back over the years and see the changes year-to-year. Christmas is a time of year full of gatherings, holidays, break from school and work and therefore often becomes a natural time for photos to be taken that mark the passing year.
Read MoreAs we head into 2020 and move into yet another decade, we naturally look back at the last decade and reminisce on what we've done, how we've changed and where we are today. We take a nostalgic look back at the past decade and at the same time, glance with hope into what the decade ahead may have in store for us.
Read MoreIn-home family photography sessions are my all-time favourite. Not only do we capture beautiful photos of your kiddos and family, but we’re creating real-life memories. The photos that we create will tell the story of what everyday life was like for your family at this particular time. That lounge chair where you use to cuddle your babies on those long nights….
Read MoreSpring has to be my favourite time of year - especially in the Hawkesbury. The days are warmer, the evenings are longer and you just want to head outdoors and feel that warm sun on your face. It’s a time of year synonymous with new life and there are just so many great ways to shake off the winter blues, have some family fun AND capture some memories that last a lifetime.
Read MoreThis past Mother’s Day, I had the honour of photographing lots of beautiful mum’s with their beloved babies - babies both big and small. I just love that these mummas see the value in both themselves and the relationship they have with their children enough to have it documented for posterity.
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