Sisters

I've talked before about the special bond that sisters share, and having two myself I can testify to that first hand. My sisters are my best friends. We share everything, laugh and fight. But we love each other wildly.

These two gorgeous little beans are going to grow up with a similar bond, you can already tell. I photographed Asher back in 2009 when she was teeny tiny, and when I went back for a visit last week I almost thought I was in the wrong house. She's grown up so much (as babies tend to do, I guess) and her big sis India has as well!

Their last session is here: Asher and India 2009

Last time we used the quaint little steps in the backyard to get some "still" shots of a very active toddler. This time it was the only way to get "still" shots of two gorgeous sisters together.

This is my first attempt at a more lifestyle shoot. Following the kids, allowing them to be themselves. I really enjoy the freedom in shooting this way, and it is the way I plan to shoot all my family sessions from now on. Let me know in the comments section what you think!

Thanks again Rachel for welcoming me into your home. I have so many gorgeous photos of your girls (and your bunny) for you, I couldn't keep the preview to just a few. Enjoy these and I'll be in touch soon xxx

India showing me how clever she is at pulling faces. I didn't encourage her. Much.

  And then we started to get tired, so headed inside for a story before bed...

Update on the Casting Call

EDIT>>> We're all systems go! Everything is now A-ok. Website, email, everything! Yay!

Hello friends... I've received some beautiful applications for the casting call posted a couple of weeks ago! Unfortunately my website (and consequently, my emails) are now down due to changing web hosting! Which is a massive pain in the bum, as you can imagine.

SO, if you have contacted me in the last 4 days or so, chances are I haven't received it. Please private message me on Facebook if you would like me to consider you as the face of Relic Imagery 2011! My personal Facebook page is here:
http://www.facebook.com/mandy.campbell

And a reminder that there is only a week or so more to get your entries in. I will be closing this off mid-March to allow time for the shoots!

Thanks for your understanding during this annoying changeover period. But hopefully very very soon, the new website will be up and running!

Gorgeous Miah, from a recent session!

Details for the Casting Call can be found here:

http://relicimagery.blogspot.com/2011/02/casting-call.html

Steve and Leesh (and Kirra) got married

And it was perfect. So sweet, so simple, so poignant.

Sometimes it's so easy to get caught up in the hoopla of a wedding, and forget what it's all about. Which is getting married, and celebrating with the people you love. When Steve and Leesh got married last year, they had planned a beautiful outdoor ceremony by a stunning river near Mt Buller, with an outdoor party to last all night. They had candles in the trees, wildflowers in vases, a dancefloor in the middle of an oval and accommodation on site, so guests could party the night away and crash and burn when they were ready.

But with 5 mins to go before the ceremony started, the skies opened and it bucketed down and it did.not.stop for the rest of the night. Not for even a few minutes. It poured all night long. So the outdoor ceremony didn't go ahead, the outdoor all night dance party didn't eventuate, but you know what... it so didn't matter.

I feel so lucky to share these with you. Two beautiful people who I love so very dearly and are very very special to me. Well 3 people really, now they have added gorgeous Kirra to their twosome.

Steve and Leesh, big love to you guys always. You mean more to me than you'll probably ever know xxx

Yes, the groom is a muso and treated us all to some tunes...