Photography Workshop – Brisbane Photographer

I had the pleasure of finally attending a long-awaited workshop back in August by Ainslie Bernoth from Wild Spirit Photography. It was a massive three days in which I learnt so much and met some lovely people along the way as well. With learning about new things always comes a new wish list of photography equipment as well…..and this is certainly true for myself now as well!! Here are is small selection from the weekend. Enjoy.

Saturday afternoon at the park – Brisbane Family Photographer

I had the pleasure of meeting a new family in Narangba on Saturday for a mini session. We had a great time discovering this cool park in lovely surroundings….the bridge over the lake was definitely a hit. It was great to meet your gorgeous family Kelly. Enjoy your sneak peek.

 

Life Journey – Brisbane Family Photographer

If you were given the ability to look into a crystal ball to glimpse your future, would you?? If you did would you then change decisions that you would have normally made to affect the future outcomes??

I have asked myself these questions a million times over the last year and I come to the same conclusion. Ultimately I wouldn’t look even though it would kill me not to. I have come to believe over the last 11 years of my life that for myself personally that we are here to fulfill a journey of one kind or another. We are here to learn the good, the bad and the ugly lessons of life and all that entails. We are here to grow, to love and to experience on many levels. I didn’t come to these realizations overnight and I didn’t come to them without a lot of soul searching and I also realise that these are my personal philosophies on my life and not everyone will share my philosophies, and you know what….that is OK.

On May 30th 2011 my little family had its world shattered. We were given the news that my partner/fiance and my children’s daddy, Michael, was diagnosed with Metastatic Bowel Cancer, and he was 38yrs old. At the time our daughter Georgia had just turned 6 and our son Coby was 3yrs old…….so very young to be faced with losing their daddy. Michael endured major surgery, many many tests and scans, invasive chemotherapy and adjunct therapy, numerous medications without even a second thought. His will to live was SO strong, he wanted so very much to be the best dad for his kids and live to see them grow into adults. He undertook all the prescribed therapy without complaint all for us, to be here with us. Unfortunately, the cancer was very aggressive and widespread when Mike was diagnosed and two weeks before Christmas we were given the news we never ever wanted to hear. All the therapies had stopped working and the cancer had spread, Michael was given several months to live. On January the 24th 2012 at 3.55pm Michael passed away with all his family present willing him to let go and be set free of his body that was wracked with pain and suffering. I will never forger those last days spent with Mike and the 7 1/2 yrs that we spent together achieving what some people fit into 20yrs…..funny isn’t it????

So here I am now a couple of months down the track, putting one foot in front of the other with the two most beautiful children ever, they are my everything. Children are undeniably resilient, forthright and honest and they love unconditionally with everything that they have. They make me laugh sooo much everyday it is beautiful and they have an amazing way of making everything…OK. We are going to be OK, I know that now. We will never be the same, we have learnt and experienced so much in such a short period of time, but we know without a doubt that Mike is looking after us and guiding us everyday.

Where to from here?

One of the many things that affected me profoundly during Mike’s illness and passing was how very grateful I was for taking so many photos of Mike and the kids. He couldn’t stand the camera, let me tell you but I took photos anyway, I didn’t let it phase me and I am oh so grateful now for those memories. I also asked a friend and fellow photographer if she would capture Mike as well and our family photos too……I will always treasure them, always.

So my plan for our future is now to continue to capture beautiful memories. Of our little family, extended family and friends and also to continue with my passion of my own photography business as well. I aim to be present in my children’s lives as much as I can and open up the world of possibilities to them of awe and wonder and to just let them be and heal. My ultimate aim will be to combine my passion for midwifery with my photography and build an amazing photography business that captures fragments of times in lives as well as telling a story with heart. I have been a midwife now for 12years and have witnessed some incredible stories & love in that time…..stories that need to be told….told with pictures.

My new title is that of a Birth & Lifestyle Photographer.

I am continuing my life journey where ever that may take me, I may stumble and fall, again, but I know I am confident and strong enough that I will get back on my feet and keep going, keep living.

Thank you Michael for the gifts you gave us and continue to give us for ever more.

We love you to the moon and back. xx

It’s Funny – Caboolture Family Photography

I was just thinking the other day how small the world is on many levels. Years ago while taking Antenatal classes I came across a couple that I had first met in Switzerland of all places, back in 2001. It was probably 2007 or close too when they appeared in my Antenatal classes…..weird to say the least.

Another couple attended my classes who I also clicked with straight away, I hadn’t met them before but after attending my classes Kayla tracked me down on facebook….lol. So we have been facebook buddies ever since, that was nearly 4 years ago. Through that time we have kept track on each others lives and we hadn’t met up again til a couple of weeks ago.

Anyway, I am constantly amazed and amused constantly at who comes my way…..life is certainly interesting and rewarding.

You guys must be so proud of your gorgeous little family. I hope you like your sneak peek. x

Family Fun – Caboolture Family Photographer

Last Sunday I met this lovely family for a Christmas mini session. It was such a hot and humid morning too and my family were such good sports about it all. It was lovely to meet you and I hope you love your photos.

 

 

Pictures that will melt your heart – Brisbane Newborn Photographer

Last week I finally met this absolutely gorgeous little family. Little man Levi was divine and although not well was an extremely good little model. His big sister Abigail as you will see is just too cute for words. I’m so glad we finally got to meet Alicia, we must definitely do it again. You have a beautiful family as you no doubt already know. I hope you enjoy your sneak peek.

 

Such Natural Beauty – Brisbane Children’s Photography

I had the pleasure of meeting and capturing 4 very enchanting and beautiful little girls under some of Brisbane’s gorgeous Jacaranda trees. It was lovely to meet you all finally and I hope you enjoy your sneak peak. x

 

 

Charming Charlie – Caboolture Newborn Photographer

Today I had the pleasure of meeting beautiful little Charlie and his brother Jack. Such gorgeous little men and well-behaved. Here is your sneak peek Tynille I hope you enjoy.

 

Miss Phoebe’s Cake Smash – Narangba Family & Children’s Photography

I first met Phoebe as a gorgeous newborn and my camera has loved her mischievous self ever since. She is both angelic and a pocket dynamo all in one. I have been wanting to have some fun with a cake smash and Miss Phoebe was the perfect choice. Hope you had a beautiful birthday gorgeous girl.

My Family – Caloundra Family Photography

As most people know our little family has been rocked with the news that Michael has bowel cancer with liver and lung metastases. It has been approx. 6 weeks since his diagnosis, in that time he has had the primary cancer removed and has completed two out of twelve chemotherapy treatments. Bowel cancer is insidious and dealing with the effects it has had on our family and friends is monumental and multi faceted on many levels. We have been very humbled by the amount of support we have received from our beautiful family and many friends it has certainly kept us afloat and buoyed in these weeks.

We currently are taking it one day at a time and celebrating everyday we have as a family together and trying not to let cancer rule our lives. We have just spent a few days at Caloundra during the school holidays and although the weather wasn’t playing the game with us we did manage a beautiful afternoon at the beach together. Love to all. xx