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25.01.2022 Ok I might falling a little hard for tomorrows Mummas colour palette...isnt it stunning? Cant wait to capture some special images for this gorgeous family & share them all with you
24.01.2022 All good days/weeks start with deliveries...how lucky am I to receive this parcel from the gorgeous @adimcavavintageprops Cant wait to use these stunning props in the studio. Happy Monday
22.01.2022 Its the first day of spring
22.01.2022 I’m going to share this again for the morning crowd (without fancy schmancy music) because it seems fb didn’t like my Insta link A Day In The Life of a Newborn Photographer...starting at 414am & ending when you find an enormous pile of washing on your bed at 1246am A little sneak of what goes on behind the scenes in my day!
22.01.2022 Today we write our story... Rich with history and love... A tale of star crossed lovers... Blessed from up above. Those whove come before us...... Watch down on us this day... As we start our own journey... With guidance on the way. Our duo grows in fullness... As were blessed with sweetest love... Our hearts were never fuller... We welcomed little dove. A baby girl to celebrate... Unite us all this day... Heal our broken hearts... And teach a long the way. This session y'all...there was so much love, so many tears, so much joy. My heart is literally exploding. I always feel so blessed when friends choose me to tell their stories and this one is no exception. Today we captured beautiful memories, shared rich traditions and celebrated those that have come before and couldn't be with this sweet family today. I hope I did this tale the honour that it deserves. Today's divine little love was named after her great grandmother, who sadly passed away before this sweet girl came to life...an elegant and loving woman, a true saint on earth so of course it could not be more perfect to have a part of her passed down. She loved all things lace and so we used that today to have her part of these new memories. We also included her stunning necklace that Mumma even wore on her wedding day. A beautiful tribute to a much loved lady. I can tell you now..there was not a dry eye in sight. We also dressed this sweet girl in the most darling knitted pieces that belonged to her Papa when he was a baby and a bonnet that is over 45 years old and has been passed down through Papa's family. This rich history makes my heart sing and is exactly what these sessions are all about. To include something with a story already and capture new memories to pass down to further generations is everything. Now she was due on the 4th of July...Mumma is American, her great Grandfathers served in the military...it was only fitting we created a set up (or two!) to celebrate this part of her story. A little bitter sweet as those that should be here from that side of the world have sadly been held up thanks to the current climate....although I'm hoping they are all tuning in thanks to modern technology. And lastly, we captured memories and the story of a little love who came before this sweet girl but couldn't remain earthside...but who sent Mumma and Papa a hand picked rainbow from heaven. A little start to heal their broken hearts. A stunning session...a tapestry of past and present...a celebration of new life and a tribute to those gone before. So much beauty, so much warmth and so much love. World...Meet Virginia...she's new here.x.
21.01.2022 Id love to see your rainbows.... NATIONAL RAINBOW BABY DAY A Rainbow Baby is a baby born following miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or infant loss. The term has been given to these special babies as a rainbow typically follows a storm giving us hope for whats to come. ... Today is National Rainbow Baby Day and offers families a chance to share their experiences, grieve, reflect, hope, heal and celebrate. We love Rainbow Babies and the hope that they bring. We also know that the journey to a Rainbow Baby isn't all sunshine and roses. What do you wish people knew and understood about Rainbow Babies? #NationalRainbowBabyDay #RainbowBabyDay
21.01.2022 When your assistant is too tired to walk home Super excited to share this gorgeous session tomorrow
20.01.2022 Y'all I'm feeling nostalgic..I know I shared our story last night but this got me thinking about a sweet post I made about my gorgeous little man Emery. You see it's his last week as a two year old and I've got all the feels...three just seems so boy and so not...my baby :( Cry with me while we look back at this older post when Emery was turning one!
20.01.2022 Gorgeous Ryland & his angel brother Asha over on the blog tonight
20.01.2022 Josie I hear you...how is it 2021 already? I’m going to make a conscious effort to share more cute babies with you guys this year...while I wait for all the January babies to make their way earthside I thought I’d share this adorable little love to kick off your Sunday
19.01.2022 So much love for this beautiful rainbow.x.
19.01.2022 Today I had the sweetest little love in the studio...did you catch my sneaky live before the session of all the gorgeous set ups? This darling little family have inadvertently become family of mine over the years...see I first met Papa when I was caring for his nephew years ago as a teeny tiny 24 weeker in the NICU. Since then our families became friends and have grown together over the years. I photographed their first little man Arlo just 18mths ago and when they got in tou...ch to say they were expecting a princess I was beyond excited! Someone wise was once heard to say... Love isn't love till you give it away... Our love was strong and it seemed only fair... This was a love that was meant to be shared... So we hoped for a baby to cuddle and coo... And we couldn't be luckier to be blessed with you. World meet Maisy...she's new here.x.
19.01.2022 These Pom Pom beanies get me every time
18.01.2022 You guys...what an amazing opportunity! Head on over & leave me a review to go in the chance to win an awesome prize for your family!!!
17.01.2022 I usually only share cute bebe’s on this page but I’m all for sharing valuable resources for my AMP families. This gorgeous lady has helped me as a new mumma endlessly & I want all of you to be able to access her services too. Sam is a midwife & lactation consultant with extensive experience & is here to help you at Bubs&Milk.
17.01.2022 So turns out my blog is having a bit of a hiccup so I've resorted to old school facebook posts! I've shared two divine stories in the past few days and no one has seen them (if you did then I apologize for the double up) but they are too special to be missed on my silly old blog. I'm working on getting it fixed but in the mean time I'll stick to sharing a few of the lovely babies I've had in the studio over the past week or so here on facebook, hopefully it doesn't ruin the blog posts in facebook format. Please give them and their families so love.x.
17.01.2022 Today I had such a lovely session, truly surreal, you see when we were sixteen, my best friend had a babyand today that gorgeous baby brought her very own baby to the studio for me to photograph! Other than feeling insanely old, it was so special to be able to photograph this gorgeous guy, especially since I have been by their side after a very rough couple of years. Last year this beautiful family lost their first little love. Nothing can begin to touch the sorrow that come...s from saying goodbye to your much loved baby and I know their hearts will have parts missing forever now. But that beautiful loved baby sent a gift, a teeny tiny (actually chunky and lovely) little brother. I just know Asha was with us yesterday and taking that special sibling image literally made my heart fall open. It will never be the sibling image Mumma and Papa imagined but I know these boys will be bonded together for life and that this little guy will always know the story of the big brother who came before him. So much love for you Teigan and Dean.x. I lived my life inside you, cocooned in all your love so Mumma, Papa, please dont cry, Im still with you above I felt your every heartbeat, its my sweetest melody and for every heavenly bedtime, the angels sing it sweetly I know how much I was wanted, I feel so very blessed Of all the Mummies in the world, I got the very best You think of me in all your waking hours, & on those sleepless nights Just look out the window, & youll find me, the brightest star, the most dazzling light Im that little breeze in the summer, & Im that unexpected white feather I plucked it from my downy wings, so that you will remember we are always together I know how much it hurt your soul, when we had to say goodbye But Im not gone, Im always here, Im your sweet little butterfly Ive sent you a special gift, hand picked with love by me A baby brother for me to watch over, and you to hold with glee Hes not here to replace me, I know hell honour me Hell grow and well remain together, a special bond, youll see. WorldMeet Ryland.x. Ryland...you are all kinds of lovely and I am so grateful to Asha for sending you to help towards healing your Mumma and Papa's broken hearts.x.
16.01.2022 You guys...its the first of July...can you believe it? I dont know where the time has gone? What a long and unusual few months. I have been super busy behind the scenes, sorting, cleaning and scrubbing, oh and some spinal surgery just for good measure but the time has finally come to welcome you all back to the studio! Weve made a few changes to ensure the safety of your precious little loves as we move forward into this new new. I will continue to be guided by the governm...ent as we move forward to make sure your health and safety is my continued priority. Ive got a couple of bubbas to catch up on from when we were closed so watch out for their sneak peaks over the next week or two as we squeeze them in, and I have a bunch of Mummas almost ready to pop...just in time for our reopening. If you havent booked your session in yet, get in touch asap to avoid missing out. The end of the year is filling up already and bookings are rolling in for the new year!! You guys....welcome back!!! See more
16.01.2022 Seriously...you guys did this Thank you
15.01.2022 How sweet is this little miss in pink
15.01.2022 Throwback Thursday to this sweet little guy...something pure & simple about cream
15.01.2022 Eeeep all your kind words & reviews...look I’m a finalist!!! Thank you so much to all my beautiful clients who took the time to leave a review https://findaphotographer.com.au/2020-photography-busines/
15.01.2022 Eeeep Ive been busting for this session & even more busting to share these gorgeous images!! You see I grew up with this little loves papa & met his stunning wife & first bubba nearly two years ago for their first newborn session. It too was a stunning session but a little complicated as sweet Summer was in a brace for her hips. The session nearly didnt go ahead & I think we were all so glad in hindsight that it did. I was able to capture the most adorable images of Summer... & she was absolutely perfect in every way. Of course, I near squealed when mumma got on touch to say they were expecting another gorgeous miracle. Ive been lucky enough to now not only call papa a friend, but the whole family & it was such a special treat to see them all yesterday! Summer has grown into the most lovely little girl & she was so excited to show me her new baby sister! And her sister...well Ill let the photos talk for themselves but my oh my she is divine & I may have loved on her a little too hard! World...Meet Josie...shes new here
15.01.2022 "This is not what you had planned. This is not what you had envisioned. There are no visits from friends, no loving village bringing you soup, no mummy and me classes, no coffee dates, no stroller walks through the park. There is empty space where you had planned comfort and company. There are long days with no one but your little ones to talk to and this big transition to navigate alone." "I know it's lonely mumma. I know the walls of your house feel tight and the days feel ...so long, and you crave a warm hand on your knee and the soft embrace of your friend. You wish for someone by your side to marvel at this beautiful baby of yours and to wrap an arm around you when the feelings get to big and scary." "We were never meant to do this alone. Motherhood has never been a solitary sport. And yet, here we are, in this odd chapter of isolation and distance, with no choice but to do it by ourselves." "But mumma, know this - we are alone. Together. You are surrounded by all the other mother's who are navigating this tender time in isolation. You are held by all of us who have walked this path before you and know how much you must be hurting. You are wrapped in the warm embrace of the earth, as she too settles into this time of slowness and healing." "This too shall pass. And when it does, hugs and coffee dates and visits from friends will so much sweeter. Soft kisses on your cheek and arms around your waist and gentle laughter in your ear will be the joyful medicine after this trying time." "Until then, hunker down mumma. Find the coziest warmest spot on your couch, sink into that pile of unfolded laundry, and sleep the autum away, with that sweet warm babe on your chest." By Spirit Y Sol Oh sweet girl we have waited years for you and now you are here earthside it's like you were always meant to be here. Today I had the greatest blessing of photographing one of my dearest friends newest loves. The wait for this love has been hard, heartbreaking, scary and oh so very long. But now she is here we are all breathing a big sigh of relief. It is always an honour to capture memories for your bestest of friends. Emmie...all the love for you except for the number three incident and the hours we spent snuggling (which is always great when it's not for a newborn shoot, lol!) Paddy you are the best big brother a girl could ask for...I can't wait to see the two of you grow together! Tarleigh and Matt you make the most divine babies...thank you for sharing them with me. World...Meet Emmie.x.
14.01.2022 "I seem to have loved you....in numberless forms, in numberless times...in life after life, in age after age, forever." I know I say this every session but today, my heart is literally so full, so broken, so hopeful, so loved I just don't know if I can carry it in my chest any more. Every now and then people come into your lives and you just know they will touch you in a way you've never been touched before. I first met this gorgeous family in their darkest hours...just days ...after welcoming their divine twin baby boys they were preparing to say goodbye to their littlest love, Ethan. You see I was Ethan's nurse that day, and I stood by their side in the darkness as he took his last courageous breath. From that moment on, a little piece of my heart went with Ethan to heaven but a little piece stayed with his big brother Harrison. Over the next few months I did my best not to give secret snuggles to Harrison when I was supposed to be busy working, I often failed miserably at favouritism...sssssshhhh don't tell all the other special babies! And I had the greatest honour of caring for Harrison in his last few days in the NICU after a courageous 84 day battle...stomach surgery, eye treatments, blood transfusions, brain surgery...literally every hurdle a little guy born at just 25 weeks and weighing a mere 800 grams could endure before we sent him home to his Mumma and Papa. But you see...this guy has plans...big plans...and he whispered in my ear one night that he was going to fight every battle no matter what we threw at him to live in honour of his tiny little brother Ethan. And he has done just that. Emma and Ben...you thanked me for teaching you to be parents to your boys...but honestly, I am the one who should be saying thank you...your little men have filled my heart in a way I never knew possible. Every little life that is lost in the NICU touches me, so many I could never possibly remember every name, every moment, every word spoken....but sometimes...there are some that sneak their way into your hearts forever. We never imagined today's session would happen, there were so many obstacles, but it did, and I'm pretty sure we have Ethan to thank for bringing this all together. Thanks little guy. World....Meet Harrison.x. So much love for you Emma and Ben, and for the honour of caring for your beautiful boys Ethan and Harrison. The greatest gift. My brave butterflyyour body may have died but your fighting spirit will forever be a part of me. For as I carried you in my womb through your life, I will carry you in my heart through mine
13.01.2022 Shut the front door...all kinds of adorbs in the teeniest tiniest high chair you ever did see
13.01.2022 Who wants a sneak peak of Christmas Minis from yesterday? Last time I had this little warrior in the studio he fit into my hands. He was all kinds of adorable & it was such a joy to photograph his family again today
12.01.2022 One more of this little love for the night...this was the last shot of the day...we nearly didn't get it. How adorbs is this little knitted vest Katelyn brought with her today!
10.01.2022 'And though she be little...she be fierce' Some of my very favourite babies to photograph are those that I've cared for in the NICU. They are warriors like no other. They have fought so hard to defy the odds. Yet they have survived and are here to tell their tale. They should be the ones that are celebrated yet they are the ones that have missed the most. There are no stunning maternity photo shoots, some families have barely announced their pregnancies....no gorgeous baby sh...owers with gifts and photographs of all the divine little details....no birth photography...sometimes they are lucky to even make it to hospital. And now they are taking home this amazing miracle and they will miss newborn photo's too because they are weeks or months old, because they are on oxygen or tube fed and not leaving the house, because they are vulnerable and fragile and the last thing they need is to be going to another strange place. That is my favourite part of developing a beautiful trusting relationship with families so that they feel safe to bring their little loves to me and they don't miss out just because their 'term' baby is already weeks or months old! This sweet family is no exception...we first met when their darling girl was not well, it probably wasn't the greatest of introductions but I guess the fact we are all together today means they trusted me then and they trust me now. I'll let mumma share their journey below but I am sure you all will be just as excited as I was that this sweet girl is finally big and strong enough to be home with her mumma and papa! World....Meet Emily.x.
10.01.2022 Someone extra special over on the blog tonight...go check out a real living doll. World...Meet Indie-Mae...She New Here.x.
09.01.2022 Ok...I’m curious this morning...how did y’all end up here on my page? I’m always curious how clients make their way to me & I’ve had a mixed bag recently... referrals, returning clients, Instagram & Facebook...google. How did you find me? Drop me a line below
08.01.2022 Sweet Clarabelle is One! I'm hoping with all my heart that my blog plays nice because I've missed sharing stories of all these gorgeous babe's with you. Head on over and check out this little darling and her birthday celebrations!
06.01.2022 Gorgeous Josies newborn session over on Facebook tonight
06.01.2022 Okay...this girl gave me some serious shade today but we made it in the end! Some days you just aren't keen for a modelling gig and that's ok! All my sessions are baby led so we did what the boss wanted today and went slow and steady as she was ready. It was so lovely to see this sweet family again for today's session. We have been friends since our 7 year olds were bebe's and I have had the greatest joy of photographing not only their little man, but today their surprise baby girl! When you've got 3 boys I think you just reside to the fact that you are a boy mumma, so you can only imagine this mumma's surprise when their little love came out a pink one! I was so excited to have them all back and this sweet girl is beyond lucky to have 3 of the most loving giving big brothers to watch out for her! World...Meet Katelyn...she's new here!
06.01.2022 Wishing all the Papas a happy Fathers Day & sending love to those whose angels are in heaven watching down on them
05.01.2022 https://www.instagram.com/reel/CLjFRyRng7Q/ did you see my Day In The Life over on Insta tonight? Just what goes into a photographers day starting at 414am & ending the day finding an enormous pile of washing on your bed at 1246am!!!
05.01.2022 Eeeeep guess what I got up to today? Cant wait to share this adorable little man over on the blog a little later
04.01.2022 You guys...I know you all feel me when I say 2020 has been...well...ugggh. But Im so blessed to have all of your support throughout the year When I say Im blessed to work with so many lovely families, it goes further than just capturing memories for each of them. Did you know most of my clients come from referrals? Every like, click, share...every time you mention my little business it helps in such a huge way! I know personally I love to use services that someone has rec...ommended & I hope that you guys feel the same way. Please help any way you can so that we can flourish in 2020! Facebook has this great new feature to make it easy for you to share my business page with your friends & expecting mummas.... Go to COMMUNITY (in the menu options under my business name, next to about) Click INVITE FRIENDS Click ALL Wait 5-10 seconds for the invitations to send Its as simple as that! Supporting a small business doesnt have to be about spending maybe, sometimes its just about giving love I cant wait time see you all and your little loves from new little freshies to across their first year. Get in touch today!
04.01.2022 2020...what a year! So grateful for all the love & support for my little business. Just adore that my top 9 are some of my most special clients both nicu & studio...and of course my own babies. Love that you love my story Thank you to all my clients past, present & those I am yet to meet
04.01.2022 Our story it began... we thought our lives complete... and then we heard your little heart... a pitter patter beat... Our world it changed for ever...... the moment yours began... we couldn't wait to meet you... and hold you in our hands... And now that you are earthside... here with our family... our little love completing us... how happy can we be? There is nothing more magical than your first baby...all that anticipation, excitement and hope for a new life. That little piece of your heart you never knew you were missing. It is the most wonderful, tiring, fulfilling, and special thing you can ever do. Today I had the sweetest new parents in the studio with their divine little love. We created a beautiful collection of natural earthy colours to capture special images of their gorgeous girl. This little one is also extra special as she belongs to a dear family friend...someone who has loved and cared for my boys and I like we were her own. This sweet girl is her great god-daughter and I feel so honoured to have been able to capture this special session for them all today. World...Meet Isla.x.
03.01.2022 I’m sharing this again because it’s too cute & Facebook says no one has seen it or loved it...quick...go check out gorgeous Flynn & leave his family some love
03.01.2022 Starting 2021 with a celebration of 2020...just some of the little loves that I had the honour of capturing this past year.x.
03.01.2022 Guys today I spent nearly a whole day having snugs with my friends gorgeous Bebe & I am missing this deep within my bones. Crossing everything well be back in the studio very soon
02.01.2022 Super excited to share tonights gorgeous post with you all... You see I work with this sweet boys mumma & have been blessed to watch her blossom & grow as a mumma to two divine little people. Sadly, they didnt get newborn pictures of their first baby, Arabella 2.5yrs ago & I know shes always regretted it so of course I was super excited when she booked in for baby number 2! Im sure more so now looking back is the time families realise just how short a time you have a newb...orn for & missing capturing those memories is something I often hear. Today they bought their newest little love to the studio & we captured the most stunning images for their family to treasure. Their surprise gender ended up being a darling little boy to complete their pigeon pair & he was all that & more. Did you see my sneak peak of Mummas stunning colour palette for our session? I absolutely adored setting up & making magic for them. World...Meet George...hes new here
02.01.2022 Who want's to hear my story? I love how different families are...this one...is mine!
01.01.2022 We interrupt your Sunday night for heart stopping adorableness & some love beyond words. A few weeks back I snuck this gorgeous little black ball of fluff into the studio with her amazing owner for some special doctor ordered boy and puppy time. You see this little girl is no ordinary puppy, shes come to her owner to help give him strength when there is darkness, bravery when hes lost his fight and a love that only a puppy can give. And her owner, you see, is no ordinary b...oy. Every day he battles to survive, he fights through pain, anxiety, ambulances in the middle of the night & hospital admissions. He is a warrior of the bravest kind. He fights an insidious disease that is robbing him of all that is young & free & happy. When this sweet doggo joined their family I knew I wanted to capture the two together & create some special memories for this family during an otherwise dark time. Cheddar...lucky you are cute because you truly pushed the boundaries of never work with animals.... Jake...I hope you see the courage I see when I look at you, the immense bravery I know it takes you just to want to continue to survive each day, the warrior that fights on despite the odds. He stood in the storm & when the wind did not blow him away...he adjusted his sails World...Meet Cheddar...shes new here.x.
