For the Love of the Game

I had the pleasure of capturing a very lovely family in one of the favourite locations last weekend, Alberton Oval, Alberton, South Australia.

Heather, Brenton and their 11 year old twins, Reece and Chloe are big Port Adelaide Magpie fans, so for their family shoot they decided to walk across the road literally to have them done.

Brenton had one a gift voucher I had supplied as a sponsor to one of our local cricket clubs for their quiz night.

Reece was your typical boy, not into smiling and being all mushy, but I did manage to get some lovely shots of him, while Chloe loved the camera and almost seemed a natural.

I had ideas for photos, but like to let the subjects have just as much input. I think this can work well. I think for a freebie shoot we did have lovely time. I did a quick slideshow preview on the back of the camera and they were happy with what I had captured.

Early On

Thought I would blog one of the first shoots I was asked to do. It was a christening, which to me was going to be challenging, for a couple of reasons.

1) It was in part an inside shoot, which I was extremely concerned, I had only really shot outside and 2) the godmother of the little boy being Christened is an extremely accomplished photographer and short film maker. To me there was no greater pressure. Yes, I was extremely nervous.

Beach photos were fine, no dramas, as Mum and Dad had their wedding photos at this particular jetty, they had created their own tradition of having family shots done there every year.

Onto the church, more family shots with extended family, then inside for the ceremony itself. A very pretty little church. I was nervous about shooting inside, as I didnt want to set the camera to auto, and have the flash going off left, right and centre. So I found myself with a mixture of shots and I did use the flash on occassions. All the while wondering what others where thinking.

I wasn't unhappy with what I acheived that day, but do look at every session as a learning curve. I think we need take something from every session that we shoot, to improve.

Fairy Wings & Teddy Bears

Labour day long weekend, I had a mini escape and jumped on a plane headed for Whyalla.

I was going over to stay with my girlfriend, her hubby and their gorgoeous 5 month old baby girl. The same baby girl I was fortunate enough to capture when she was only 3 days old.
There was no way I wasn't going to take the camera over with me.

I had a lovely relaxing weekend, and got to share it with a very happy smiley little girl. Considering I hadn't seen her since she was 4 weeks old, we soon became best friends again, I have always called Miss Abbie my other little girl.

I wanted to capture some lovely shots for Mum and Dad of their little girl. It came to me that I wanted angel wings, and panne velvet, so was down at Spotlight when it opened Sunday morning. I had so much fun with this little girl, and I know Mum and Dad loved the pics I took too.

I have only posted two here, but have more showing on my facebook business page...please feel free to have a look.

Biker Baby

I couldn't resist taking this shot. My little girl Audrey (22 months old) wearing her brothers bike helmet. So cute. All she wanted to do was put it on and ride around on her little 3 wheeler trike.

My Interstate Escape

Last week my two gorgeous kids and I jumped on a plane headed for Canberra, to catch up with my Brother, Sister in Law and my Nephews, their cousins. We were there for 4 and a half days.

We had the house and the first two days to ourselves, before the weekend, which we got to spend all together.

I had no real plans, except to try and see Floriade and of course take plenty of pics of the kids. Well I definetely succeeded with the later.

Got to see Floriade, but sadly not the chance to take pics. Bit hard wrangling two kids and stroller, and everything else associated when travelling with kids, oh and of course the camera bag.

It was a lovely break away from home, although extremely tiring. But the kids had the best time. We don't get to see my family very often, so like to make to the most of it when we can.

Claire's 40th & Costumes

I know this is a little late...but HAPPY BIRTHDAY Claire.

About a month ago we celebrated the 40th of this gorgeous lady. I was told no pressies please, just bring your camera, and capture everything for me.

It was a fantastic night, lots of fun and lots of laughs. A great variety if costumes too.

Claire I know you had a fantastic night, and hope my photos let you relive your 40th over and over again.

Mummy...Beautiful

Children can say the most beautiful things, there are so innocent yet so truthful...

I recently bought home some flowers I had received at work, celebrating my 1 year anniversary of being there....the first thing my 4 year old said was Mummy are they your flowers, why did you get them....after explaining he turns around and says Mummy your flowers are very beautiful.

This morning he looks out the window at the sunrise, Mummy it's foggy outside but the sunrise is beautiful. It is so warming to hear these things out of the mouths of babes. I try to bring my children up to appreciate everthing, especially nature.

There have been many occassion my 4 year old tells me things are beautiful. We can be laying on his bed having hugs and kisses and he will say, Mummy your hair smells beautiful, or Mummy your bracelet is beautiful. I have put make up on to go out and he says Mummy your eyes look beautiful. I really makes me melt to hear him say these things. My only wish is that he never looses that quality for appreciating the little things in life.

I love you very much Master Ryan, you will always be BEAUTIFUL....