Amazing Gracy

My poor little blog has been somewhat neglected over the last month (somewhat meaning totally), but what a way to get back to blogging. Look at little Gracy... is she not the sweetest lil babe you ever did see?! Her mum and dad are wanting lots of black and white images, but I couldn't resist processing a few in colour... She has the most beautiful skin, and the soft colours really suit her!

And before you decide that, yes she is the cutest thing ever, get a load of big sis Sienna! What a star! So gorgeous, and so helpful, and such a good singer and joke teller... We've promised to work together again soon, lol.

Enjoy these C and E... I hope they do your gorgeous daughters justice.

xox

Baby's been a bad bad blogger

I have a few catch up posts to put up tonight, so keep an eye out!

First up, gorgeous lil Harvey! I had a wonderful newborn session with Harvey and his folks last year, you can see his session HERE! Now this little dude is 6 months old and mobile! He is such an adorable kid, and was so happy with playing and attempting to escape every shot, heheh.

Enjoy these Temora and Brad... I have a stack more coming in your gallery this week x

Lyla | Melbourne newborn photographer

A totally gorgeous name for a stunning little bebe. How gorgeous is she! And honestly, she was one of the easiest newborns I've ever the pleasure of photographing... barely a cry, only one *wee* accident, and happy as Larry.

Bec and Brett, you guys are tremendous, and Lyla is a gorgeous tribute to you both. Enjoy x

Olivia | Melbourne newborn photographer

Lil Olivia is my first newborn of the year, and I tell you what, she was super spunky. A little grizzly when I moved her, but that's understandable... She was snoozing on a comfy beanbag with a heater on - I'd be a bit grumpy if someone moved me too!!!

Check out the fireplace in her Mum and Dad's bedroom - seriously I *almost* squealed when I saw it!

These shots are indicative of the new direction I would like to take my newborn shoots - more of a lifestyle feel to them. Your home is my backdrop. Lets celebrate your new baby in your home. If you like what you see today and would love some newborn photography goodness in your own home, please get it touch.

Jo and Pete, hope you guys love these as much as I do. Congrats on your little treasure - she's amazing.
xox

Good golly miss Holly...

... you take my breath away. *love*

This chubby and most adorable little bean belongs to my dear friends Felicia and Gregg, who I had the pleasure of doing a maternity shoot with a few weeks ago. Remember the long grass, awesome sunflare, and the cactuses? lol. Check out their shoot HERE!

Anyway, a couple of weeks after our shoot the gorgeous miss Holly made her entrance into this big wide world of ours, stunning her parents who thought she would be a boy, and giving cause to celebrations in households all over Victoria (including mine!)!!

She really is one of THE cutest babies I have ever seen. The cheeks! The hair! The toes (lol)!! And not only was she a cutie, but also incredibly chilled and peaceful.

So without further ado, I present to you Holly! She brings sunshine into the lives of many, and is destined for beauty and greatness. I can't wait to watch you grow little one, and look forward to being part of your life for many many years.

Enjoy Flea and Gregg. Love you guys.

xxx

Catch up time....

... I have THREE blog posts coming tonight!!! Yup... I've been a busy bee, and working my little bum off to get everything sorted for Christmas.

Here is post #1!

This gorgeous and squishy little bean had me clucking all the way home after our shoot! She was oh so adorable and so very accommodating! Ahh, newborn bliss!!! And her big sister was just as spunky! She loved showing me her cubby house, picking flowers etc, and I seriously could have photographed her all day.

Asher and India... you two make me smile from ear to ear!

Rachel, enjoy these, and I'll be in touch soon with the rest of your gallery!

*cluck cluck*

New blankies...

... to use with gorgeous newborns! I was very exciting to try out a couple of new blankets as props, and I was so lucky to have this stunning little guy as my model. Baby Coen was a couple of weeks old and a bit of a catnapper (I have 2 of those myself so know how tough it can be) so we really had to work for our shots. But we did get some lovely sleeping poses, and I'm thrilled with the result.

Thanks Ash and Mark for allowing me into your home and lives for our session. I hope you enjoy your preview. I'll be in touch soon with the rest of your gallery.

House of blue...

You may remember the totally gorgeous Rachelle who had a maternity session with me some time ago? A little reminder is here: Rachelle

Weellllll... Her family added another gorgeous boy to the family!!!! Baby Andre was born the day after fathers day and is teeny weeny tiny!! But so amazingly adorable - look at his beautiful olive skin and deep dark eyes! *sigh*

We had a session on Melbourne's coldest and wettest spring day ever, but considering the conditions we decided to have a re-shoot as well, and I'm so glad we did as our second session was a dream. Andre is so calm and happy. So alert, and the eye contact he gives you is amazing.

Anyway, enough chit chat - on with the pics...

First up, the 3 boys. How 100% spunky are they all?!?

Andre, and cuddles with mum...

Thanks so much Rachelle for allowing me into your lives (and home) once again. I feel so very lucky to be able to share these with you and your family.

I'll be in touch soon.

xox

Those little newborns get me every time...

... CLUCK CLUCK!! I swoon and cluck over them, admire their little chubby (or not so chubby) legs, the sounds they make when they're feeding, the amazing eye contact, the way they'll hold your finger, their little startle reflex (oh man, that's cute)... And then they cry. And I thank the Universe that I can hand them back, lol!!!

This little cherub last week was oh so adorable. I've known his parents for a very long time, but we haven't seen each other since school so it was ace to be able to catch up, chat about old days, and compare notes on our kids. Fun fun. And teeny little Jayden was such a good sport, even though he was exhausted, he still gave us some lovely smiles and eye contact and I think he enjoyed kicking back in the beanbag.

Maria and Lee, thanks SO much for allowing me to capture some shots of your family. It really was so nice to see you both again. Enjoy your preview :-D

xox

We had a bit of trouble pinning big brother Anthony down, but we got there eventually! Have a look at those eyes... wowsers!

Baby Jayden:

And I love how this shot shows a little snippet of family life - the bubba cries and all eyes just naturally go there and try to help, it's adorable:

Another newbie! Aww...

Baby Kaydee and her folks (and Nanna) are down in Melbourne for a short visit so we scheduled in a shoot before they have to head home to Central Vic. Four weeks old, so tiny and adorable. So photogenic. Perfect skin. Uh oh, did someone say clucky??

The poor little darlin had a touch of wind though so was a bit upset throughout our shoot :-( BUT that's probably a good thing for me as it brought all those memories flooding back to me and put a stop to my cluckiness quick smart, heheh. Hopefully she'll start to feel better soon and everyone can get a good night sleep.

Katrina and Andrew, congratulations on your beautiful daughter. She is a total treasure. Enjoy your preview.

Anne-Marie, it was so lovely to see you again.

xox

And here's Nanna (who was a genius with newborn poses!) and little Miah who I photographed back in May as well. She's a spunk!

So shiney and new...

Sweet baby Noah isn't even due yet, he surprised his Mum and Dad by entering the world three and a half weeks early! When I first arrived I was awestruck at how teeny tiny he was, I thought there was no way I could handle him because he was so fragile and little.

But he was really a lovely weight for a newborn, I'd just forgotten how little they are. And my youngest is only 15 months old - they grow so fast.

Michelle and Baz, thankyou so much for allowing me into your lives to capture this special time. I feel so very lucky. Enjoy your preview and your gallery will be ready soon.

xox

Beginning...

Beautiful Rachelle is due with baby #3 in about 8 weeks (hopefully less). Her two older boys are just gorgeous, so I have no doubt at all that the newest addition will be just as lovely.

Stay tuned for our newborn session in a few weeks. In the meantime, Rachelle here is your sneak peek. Stay well, rest up and I can't wait to hear from you again soon!

xox

Beautiful family...

A couple of weeks ago I was asked to photograph this beautiful family. Mum felt a bit shy about having her photo taken, but was such a trooper and OMG so photogenic! I loved hanging out with you all, and your little boys are such gorgeous kids.

Thanks for inviting me into your lives, and I hope you had as much fun as I did :-)

Sweet little bebe...

It's always a pleasure to photograph adorable newborns (and I swear I don't get clucky!) but it's even more lovely when they are happy and settled little things.

This is baby Emily, aged 7 weeks old. What a treasure.