Took a drive out to Fitzroy Falls for a picnic with the children and some little friends during the holidays. It is such a risk weather wise out there as it is a climate all of it’s own.. But thankfully what we found was a beautiful sunny day.. Took the opportunity to take some photos of the children whilst we were there. Not sure what was more surprising the weather or that they co-operated.. LOL.. 

Some Hipstamatic fun on my iPhone at Easter time. We had a lovely BBQ in my friends garden. The kids both young and old enjoyed and Easter Egg Hunt and had delicious chocolate covered faces. Inga’s garden is just beautiful lots of flowers and lovely paths to follow. It was so nice to catch up with friends and watch all the children play.

Keep watching my blog as I have some exciting news to share with you soon.

 We are told that in Persia the tulip, whose blossom in its native country is scarlet, while the centre of its glowing cup is black, is used to express warm affection; and, when sent by a lover, will convey to the object of his attachment the idea that like this flower, his face is warm and his heart is consumed as a coal.
~ Anne Pratt, The Field, the Garden and the Woodland, 1838

   

Oh what beautiful weather we have been having lately (note not a hint of sarcasm at all). I actually don’t mind the cold weather but I was not happy when the wind interferred with my session this afternoon. I was so looking foward to photographing three beautiful children on a property at Burrawang but because of the wind and cold and rain we had to postpone. I still need a photography fix so I took my beautiful boy and his favourite chair outside for a little session. He is so beautiful but not the easiest of models let me tell you. Sitting is not his best forte..   (0: 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
-Dr Seuss-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Snow

I have been lucky enough to be picked as a finalist in the Centro 2009 Smile Competition. I feel very privilidge and honoured. The photo will be on display at Centro Goulburn til the 20th September. I would love it if you could come down and see my photo and vote for me for the People’s Choice Award.

Just by voting you can also go into the draw to win a $5000 shopping spree

You can also vote online at:  http://www.smilephotos.com.au/intro.php

How proud can a mother be when her 9yr old son comes home from school declaring that after all his hard work he has finally recieved his pen license? My son was beaming from ear to ear yesterday when he was awarded his license in class. His handwriting has improved in leaps and bounds over the past few months as he has been busting to get this license and yesterday his goal was finally achieved. We are so proud of you sweetheart. Congratulations. xo

Very soon I am going to be renouned as a photographer of trains. (o: I might need to add another section up the top, Babies/Children/Familes/Trains..  But I guess being a mother of three boys leaves me pretty much without hope that anything big and mechanical is not going to be a part of my life. Four against one leaves me outnumbered.. (o:  But who really could resist the beauty and charm of such an amazing machine as the Steam Train! The noise, the steam, the engineering.

On the weekend we were lucky enough to photograph the Triple Header 3526, 3642, 3830 Special Tour from Sydney to Moss Vale , we meet up with it at Loftus and followed it down the coast and up the pass to Robertson then on to Moss Vale. 

 

And just because yes in my family you can never have too much steam we went to Thirlmere on Sunday for a look around the museum and a ride on 2705.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

What an  honour it is to say that I have  recently been accepted as a photographer for the ACOCP.  I am proud to be a member of such an amazing organisation. The week before last I headed up to Sydney to attend their AGM and recieved my members pack. I look forward to starting and hope I am able to providing cherished memories for these families.

 The Australian Community of Child Photographers (formerly known as the Australian Charity of Child Photographers) is a volunteer organisation of child photographers from all over Australia who have come together to form an organisation dedicated to giving the gift of photographic memories to families that have experienced stillbirths, premature and ill infants and children in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units of their local hospitals, as well as children with serious and terminal illnesses. The ACOCP is dedicated to providing this gift to families in a caring, compassionate and heartfelt manner

Please visit their website for further information http://www.acocp.org.au/

If you know of any families who would benefit from our services please do not hesitate to contact your local state contact or a participating photographer in your area; these are listed in the photographers section. We understand that time is crucial in some cases which is why our state coordinators are able to take your call 24/7.

Over the weekend we had a trip to Sodor to visit Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. We had a ride on Henry and watched Donald and Toby shunt the Troublesome Trucks around the yard.. It was such a great family day out. They are having another one in September but book early as it sells out quickly. Otherwise you can go for a normal steam train ride on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.

NSW Railway Museum Thirlmere   http://www.nswrtm.org/contactus.html 

 

 Autumn begins with a subtle change in the light, with skies a deeper blue, and nights that become suddenly clear and chilled.  The season comes full with the first frost, the disappearance of migrant birds, and the harvesting of the season’s last crops.
-   Glenn Wolff and Jerry Dennis