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Category Archives: Portrait Photography

Why should I hire a Professional Photographer

Upon meeting new people, I frequently end up in conversations that pan out something like this…….. “Why would you bother hiring a Professional Photographer any more?  Everybody has a SLR, so they take good photographs, right”  Whilst I do keep my mouth shut, I often feel like proposing a challenge to them…. Recently, I was…

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Portrait Session Bulimba

Who said that Family Portraits have to be stuffy???   Meet the Perrin Family.  These guys are the like the Brady Bunch on steroids!!  What a stack of fun, beautiful people.  Fiona and Lou have recently completed some major renovations on the house.  Hence, a perfect opportunity to showcase not only the family (and the pets),…

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Portrait Photography Brisbane – The delightful Margot Jane

James and I headed out to Karara (west of Warwick) over the Easter long weekend for a bit of R&R.  My folks live on an amazing property which sprawls for miles.  So many photographic options!….some of them later.  Today, I want to show off my beautiful niece, Margot.  She is the spitting image of my…

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Portrait Photography Brisbane – Life is beautiful

Life when a newborn comes home is not all beer and skittles, right!? Today, I choose to post some out takes from a very standard Portrait Session, because this is life…and life is beautiful x Technorati Tags: beautiful baby, Lifestyle Photography Brisbane, New brother and sister, Newborn, Portrait Photography Brisbane, soft

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Portrait Photography Brisbane – Meet Taylor

You might remember a couple of weeks ago – the Vintage shoot showcasing Dotti & Ez natural mineral make up. Taylor was due to be of our models, however unfortunately spent the afternoon throwing up. So, a few weeks later, Taylor made herself up (and did a stella job), and we whipped off some images…

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Portrait/Lifestyle Photography -New Farm Park

This gorgeous family were the lucky recipients of first prize, which we donated to Wellers Hill State School for their biannual ‘Harmonies on the Hill’. The school raised over $25000 on the day, and the Ingram family won a Portrait Package to the value of $1000! So, a Sunday afternoon at New Farm Park was…

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Exciting Studio News – Volume 1

Last weekend, I attended annual Queensland Photographers conference, Hair of the Dog HOTD).  Held in February, HOTD is designed to excite and inspire Professional Photographers, as well as emerging photographers. Let’s face it, after Christmas, all the festivities, the heat, and the traditional ‘quiet time’, February is the time to pull the finger out and…

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Portrait Photography. Sarah + Byron + Phillip = beautiful:)

Family Portrait photography – a beautiful family in a beautiful setting:)  Love love love. Stunning light makes a huge difference with all photographic sessions.  Using the fading light gives the images a beautiful soft look, highlighting the hair. Technorati Tags: late afternoon, Portrait Photography, Rural Photography, silohette, Sunset

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Portrait Photography Brisbane – Lifestyle Photography – Little people

This is the Barwick family from Bulimba. We spent a very warm afternoon at the family home doing beautiful Portraits.  Bec had coordinated the family, which makes a huge difference in the end result of the images – I am sure you will agree.  The boys were not best pleased that I was there, and…

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A day in the life of the Barnsdalls – Lifestyle Portrait Photography

This is the third session that I have had with the Barnsdall family.  Session one was little Henry when he was 4 months old. Next was the twins when they were 4 months old.  This time, all of the above, plus some extra Barnsdalls.  We had a lovely morning together.  First a bit of a…

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another little poppet – meet paloma

This little poppet is Paloma.  She is nearly 3 months old and loves to be awake and hanging out with the big people.   I visited and photographed Paloma in Melbourne, hence anticipated our session would all be indoors.  Upon sticking my head out the back door, I came across a great little courtyard with all…

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Ben + Cara + (nearly) Ashton

Wow, these two are super cute!!..I am sure you will agree. Cara was very excited about this session, though very nervous at the same time.  For most people, have Professional Photographs taken is a little daunting, so it takes a while to warm up and get into it.  Ben was a natural, so soon enough…

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Lifestyle Photography – Family Portrait Session

Meet the Davidson family.  The quintessential Australian family – mum, dad and the two kids.  This family has only recently moved back to Brisbane, so they felt it was time to update the Image Gallery.  What a great morning we had!!!  Shoot, then play, shoot, then play.  Happy Days:) d   Technorati Tags: Minippi Parklands,…

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Portrait Photography Brisbane – Scar Stories Exhibition

You may remember several months ago, I was approached by cancer survivor Jasmine Gailer, to be one of her Professional Photographers for her Scar Stories Project.  Jasmine really wanted an image of a group of survivors for her upcoming Melbourne Exhibition….and who better than the TBC’s – Tough Beautiful Chicks.  This group of amazing women…

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A day in….the life of Riley

My name is Riley and this is my family. I am just a baby and when my brother was born, he had some photos taken so that my mummy has an album to give him when he is older.  My mummy thought that she would like an album to give me too.  We were supposed…

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Shooting for a great cause

I feel honoured to have two of my images featured at the Scar Stories Photographic  Exhibition.  Melbourne, November 9-12.   Please come along and help us raise some much needed funds for children’s cancer organisation, Canteen. Technorati Tags: Cancer Survivors, Canteen, Dark Horse Experiment, Melbourne, Photographic Exhibition, Scar Stories, TBC’s

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Lifestyle Portrait Session – Meet Sam

This is little Sam. He is the first born of a couple whose wedding I photographed almost 4 years ago.  Sam has the most amazing big blue eyes and he gazes at you with such intensity.  He makes my heart melt. Enjoy! Technorati Tags: Children, Colmslie Reserve, Octopus’ Garden, Park, Playground, Portrait Photography

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Young, fun, beautiful love:)

Chloe + Ash = FUN. These two know how to have fun, and just be themselves.  Playful is probably the best way I can describe them.  Simply refreshing is all I have to say. Thank you Chloe and Ash for reminding me how lovely love can be. xx Technorati Tags: Brisbane River, Hamilton, Lifestyle Photography,…

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Tough Beautiful Chicks – Portrait Session

At Cancer Survivors Day, 2012, I was approached by Jasmine Gailer, from Scar Stories, to be a Professional Photographer for her Melbourne Exhibition (DarkHorse Experiement Gallery) in November. See Jasmines’ story here. www.scarstories.org Sales from Scar Stories Portraits goes to Canteen, to raise money for children who have cancer.  One image missing from the Scar…

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Blooms and beautiful babies

I awoke on Monday morning to the most amazing cloud formations.  Not only this, but the light coming through was wonderful and soft.  I was desperate to get my camera out and shoot some portraits.  Thought about making some calls, but decided to stop day dreaming and get some work done.  A bit later, I…

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