Baby Isabella is just a chip off the old block.  She was in a hurry to arrive.  It reminded me so much of her parents wedding day, when her mom, Gemma was in such a rush to marry Chris that she arrived almost 30 minutes early and she and her dad had to drive around the block a couple of times to give the guests a chance to get seated before the bride arrived.  Their beautiful wedding at Nitida can be viewed here!

I have always had so much fun with this young couple.  My initial meeting with them was for their engagement shoot which was pretty epic …a fun filled paint throwing engagement shoot with their bridal party!  And because of that shoot, I always knew that Gemma and Chris were game to play along!

Next was the wedding, I am not sure her mom has forgiven me for taking them bundu bashing and dirtying her fairytale wedding dress!

And then we had the most fantastic maternity shoot which can be viewed here!  We found an empty house being built and had some fun there as well as grabbing some beach shots.

Anyway on my way to meet newborn baby Isabella ..their perfect little  baby princess.  It struck me that Gemma and Chris would give me some creative freedom.  And lo and behold they were once again game.  I think Chris was relieved that this time he didnt have to tresspass!  And when I told him to get back into bed …I got the biggest smile because lets face it  parents of a  new baby are always sleep deprived and I doubt if anyone needs a second invitation to climb back into bed!  I loved the results we got.  I believe this session shows the intimacy of a young couple being enthralled and besotted with love for this perfect  newborn baby that their love created!

I  have loved being part of Gemma & Chris’s journey ..they are truly a very special young family!

Note:  Dads love for all things Star Wars …suprised Isabella wasnt called Princess Leia! 

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Newborn Baby Photography

Dan, Kim & Mitch

Newborn baby photography is extremely important to families I believe.  I do so wish that when my boys were newborn babies that this concept had been around.  I think it is a very precious time  to photograph beautiful moments of parents being so in awe of their very own creation.  It is such a small window of opportunity to take these special photos.  To me its very special to watch to adults being totally immersed in this tiny baby and to see that maternal love in total evidence.  A special mention to the mommies ….dont worry about your weight at this stage …you have just had a baby …no one will see your weight ….what we will see …is a mommy totally in love with her baby ….you will regret not having taken those precious photos!  I know ….I do have those regrets!

It was an honour to be asked to photograph Kim & Dans newborn son, Mitchell!  Dan is himself an amateur photographer who takes wonderful photographs and a good friend too..so I was very honoured to be given this very special family to photograph.  Kim and Dan are absolute naturals at this parenthood lark ….you would think they have been doing it for years already!  For someone so small …Mitch was totally aware …and fought off sleep big time!  I loved how their furry children were part of this shoot!

But I think what I found most special was the day Mitch was born ..Dan said he had never loved Kim more than at that moment ….when they became a family!

How very special!Ok, now that I dont have her undivided attention anymore ….I will now befriend you!
I also want to be part of the shoot!!Enough already ….I dont want to listen anymore!  

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I have known this gorgeous family since their first son, Theo was six months old and I have so enjoyed watching how the family has grown.  Theo is such a cute, active three year old now and was very proud to show off his new brother and his motorbike …not sure what was more important …lol!  Elana had asked me to do a Newborn Lifestyle shoot of their new little addition, Dawid ..who was a star and was pretty much content the whole morning!  Its always fun to spend some time with my returning clients …they really make me have flashbacks to when I was a young mom with babies!  Cant believe have fast time goes ….just to think I met Elana three years ago!

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Definitely a Virgin Daiquiri!!!

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