Bree's gorgeous belly

This time last year I was photographing baby Zarah with her cousins, and now baby Zarah is about to become a big sister, how cool is that? Bree is super stunning, and even though she feels like the size of a whale she totally isn't, and is just radiating with good health and happiness.

What started as a maternity session for Bree, with only a few short weeks to go in her pregnancy, quickly became more of a celebration session for her and Zarah - celebrating the time they have together now before new bubbaloo comes along!

I hope you enjoy these Bree. You seriously are glowing xox

Siblings | Melbourne family photographer

Julia contacted me only a couple of days ago about wanting some photos for her mum for Mothers Day. Normally I'd be freaking out about doing a session so close to the date, but I'm glad we did because we got some lovely shots that I'm sure her mum will adore.

We had a beautiful warm day in Melbourne today... until the storm clouds rolled over right when I left to go to the shoot. Unfortunately we got rained on, therefore outside shots were pretty much a no-go, but that was ok considering Julia was after a specific look using a black backdrop to match some photos they had taken some years ago.

Julia and Marco, I hope you're happy with these. I'm sure your mum will love them xox

Brown eyed boy | Melbourne child photographer

Ok, I'll start this post by saying that little Jack made me swoon. Seriously. It takes me a lot to get clucky these days, but Jack did it. I just wanted to squish his cheeks and stare at that gorgeous little face all day long. And he's one of "those kids"... you know the ones: they sleep all night, laugh all day, happy little campers. One of those.

I feel so blessed to have been able to hang out with this little superstar yesterday afternoon with his parents Mick and Kat. Beautiful people, beautiful family, and now some beautiful images of you all cherish.

Enjoy these guys xoxox

Rhonda and Marion... a present for their mum!

I had a great shoot on the weekend for a wonderful family... Rhonda and Marion's mum is about to have a special milestone birthday, so both families got together for a lunchtime shoot in the park. I had a ton of fun, and even the grown ups said it wasn't as scary as they thought it would be!! Marion also mentioned that it's been a long long time since they had a photo of the four of them together... It is important to have family photos, and it's not as awful as you may think ;-)

Enjoy these guys... Gallery to come real soon xoxox

Roman & Amy | Melbourne family photographer

Trish called me some time ago to organise a session with me, but unfortunately their home was flooded with the huge storms that came through Melbourne at the start of March... And she was apologising for having to re-schedule!!! So we had our session yesterday afternoon. It was a gloomy afternoon in Melbourne, zero light and drizzly at 5pm, which is usually my favourite time of the day to shoot. So we had to make do with what we could find indoors. But I think you'll all agree that 6-month-old Roman would be luminous in any spot we'd put him! Look how gorgeous he is. And big sis Amy was a superstar. She had a lot of fun choosing her outfit and posing for me. And I had a ton of fun shooting her!!

Enjoy these Trish and Dean, I'll be in touch soon!

Mothers Day! | Melbourne family photographer

Mothers Day is almost upon us again for 2010. It's always a very busy day for our family, as both my kids birthdays are around then. This year Ivy's birthday falls on Mothers Day, last year it was Elliot's. I admit that sometimes it'd be nice to have a nice quiet relaxing Mothers Day, being pampered with sleep ins and breakfasts in bed... But if you're a mother, how is that even logistically possible? Especially if there's a birthday in the house too!!!!!!!!!

But seriously, I do feel very very blessed to be able to celebrate Mothers Day with my kids special days as well. As a mum, what other present could I ask for????? (Besides that sleep in!)

The 2 proudest and happiest days of my life... the birth of my 2 kids.

My own family has something of a Mothers Day brunch tradition. We all head out to see my mumma and my family, we eat a lot, drink too many caffeinated beverages, the kids run wild. Presents are shared and much banter is thrown about.

Me and my mumma

*sigh* I do love Mothers Day.

SO!!! To celebrate mums everywhere, I am running a special Mothers Day promotion and competition! Email me at comps@relicimagery.com.au and tell me about your own mum/nanna/mother of your own kids, and why you'd love to win a session with them. Tell me your story. I'd love to hear it. The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges, and will win a session with me at the location of their choice (Melbourne metro only... unless you want to fly me elsewhere ;-) ) with a $300 print credit which can be used towards anything you like... Prints, canvases, albums, ANYTHING! Conditions do apply, so please read the fine print at the bottom of this post. Competition closes on Monday April 12th, so get cracking!!

NOT ONLY THAT! Anyone who books a session between now and Anzac Day (April 25th) will receive a bonus 11x14 print, as well as your usual print credit. 11x14s are a size I don't normally stock, so this is a once only shot! That's a $75 bonus for you to use however you like... gift it to your mum, nanna or wife! Keep it for yourself! You choose.

And don't forget, I do have gift vouchers available.

Celebrate the special women in your life this Mothers Day, regardless of what you do. I know I will.

A client shoot - 4 generations of beautiful women

The fine print:

1. Winner must redeem prize by 31st May, 2010
2. Locations must be in Melbourne, otherwise travel fees will apply
3. Winner will be notified by email
4. The photographic session must include the person/people in your story. Otherwise, what's the point?
5. This is not a competition of chance. Winners will be carefully selected based on their story.
6. By entering this competition you agree to hear from Relic Imagery from time to time regarding promotions and special offers. I won't spam you, and that is a promise.
7. Competition closes on Monday April 12th, 2010. Winners will be announced shortly after.