Jayda and Brocks Big Mess....

I met the absolutely gorgeous children of Karin today - Jayda and Brock, who were both weeks apart from my Kealy and My Sophie.....

They had come for a mini portrait session, and then a very messy "Paint Yourself Silly" session.

I thought they were going to be tough cookies to crack, but to my surprise they were right at home in front of the camera, smiles and cheekiness to boot!

After a quick 10 minute clothed session, we stripped them down, and let them at it. It was quite funny at first when I gave Jayda the paint and brush - she kept looking at Mum wondering if she was allowed to go nuts on herself, she really did think she was going to get in trouble..... That was until I took a brush and dobbed a nice big red splodge on her belly and Mum didnt say BOO..... After that she was in "Mess Heaven"...

I find that when I do these shoots the children respond much better photogenically as they're really really enjoying themselves, as its not something most kids are allowed to do (paint on your own body)....

Okay so then it  was Brocks turn......... Hhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmm nope, no painting, just eating it!!!!!!! Hehehehe was a little funny, but we actually had to stop him before he was putting chunks in his mouth... Mum gave him a quick paint and we hid the brush from him.....

I really enjoyed this mornings session, and Karin I hope you enjoy your sneak peak - Jacqui xo

The Ever So Gorgeous Livinia.....

Another delightful client today - Kat and her divine Livinia....

Kat walked through the door rather stressed as Livinia hadnt slept alot that day, and she was worried she'd be awful throughout the shoot!!!! Hah - jinxed herself! Livinia was perfection, gave me everything she had, smiles, laughter, eye contact, poses on cue! She was a dream to work with.

She had the biggest beautiful eyes, and the cutest wardrobe to match!

I asked Mum if she could sit up?? Oh Yeah, was the reply. Great I thought - more options for pictures.
Not only could the clever little cookie sit up, she could crawl, and pull herself up onto all fours, and almost stand on her own. Poor Kat is going to have her hands full in a couple of months I reckon!

Ahhhhhh why do babies grow so quickly - in 2 sleeps my baby will turn 1. I cant even remember the past 12mths its been a big blur really!

Lucky I get to work with babies and children every week, or I'd be pregnant forever!!!!!

Hope you love your pics Kat xoxox

Amalea a star in the making.

I had the pleasure of meeting little Amalea and her Mum Joanne and Dad Daniel. Amalea was the 3rd shoot from a local mothers group in the past 3 weeks.... She is 6 months old, and already crawling - AMAZING.... So needless to say, we had to keep putting her back on the spot as she would race off straight away. She had a fascinating habit of licking her top lip, so every second shot is off Lil Miss with her tongue over her top lip, which was quite cute!

Its lovely when you get the pleasure to work with a family who is very relaxed and open to everything I suggest.

Enjoy your pics guys xx

Amanda's Perfect Little Tribe

I met Amanda today who came to the studio for a session with her 3 lovely kidlets - Nick, Ava and Matthew.... Ava walked in with the fingers in the mouth peering at me from behind Mum, and all I kept thinking was OH NO this is gonna be a tricky one.......... Boy was I wrong - even Mum was surprised at how NOT shy she was!!!!!

Its so great when I have a family that is responsive to me and the camera and works really well with each other. Instead of the planned 1hr session these guys were in and out the door within 40 minutes!!!!

Enjoy the pictures - Jacqui

Kellies Lovely 35 Week Bump

I met Kellie today whom is 35 weeks pregnant with her first bub.... And even better its a surprise as she doesnt know what she is having, I always admire people like that who have the willpower to not find out, I found out with all 4 as i just couldnt help myself!!!!!!

Poor Kellie was telling me how nervous she was about coming and having her session, she was very self concious - I had no idea why, baby bellies are divine, there beautiful and natural and you have a baby growing inside, what could be more perfect! I told her she would of kicked herself had she not come.....

The photos are a surprise for her hubby who doesnt know she is having them done.... Kellie i hope you like the small selection on here, and I cannot wait to hear the news of your new arrival very soon, and look forward to our newborn session in a few more weeks - Jacqui xo

Tiffanys Gorgeous Baptism

My first day back on the job today was to be a Baptism from a lady whom had contacted me via email. We had never spoken directly just through emails. I arrived at the church a half hour early and took a walk around the stunning grounds. The church was St Marys in St Kilda and the building had been maintained to pristine quality, bluestone walls, carpet like grass, stunnings gardens. The doors blew me away the most, they were perfect for photos......

So finally the time came to meet the mystery women whom had contacted me via email..... Faye and her husband Chris walked up the path and greeted me with a handshake and then a kiss (always a good way to suck up to the photographer, lol) Followed by the most DIVINE bub I have seen since Alarah and Indie... Tiffany had the biggest glowing eyes I had seen, and one of those beautiful gummy smiles!

So we took some shots of her getting into her baptism dress, which I must add she hated so the shots were full of tears :-(

Then outside to do some godparent and family photos in the beautiful gardens where Tiffany was much happier - Mum did mention that she hadnt slept, so poor bubba was in for a long tiring day!!!!!!!!

The Ceremony was done and dusted within 20 minutes, and then we moved on to the Recpetion at Milanos on Beach Rd - Another Stunning Venue!!!!!!

There was alot of love in the room, the kids had a great time with the baloons, and doing different fake poses for me..... Follwed by a very very short speech from Dad who couldnt contain his emotion when speaking of the love of his daughter, so Mum took over, thanked everyone and cut the Cake!

It was such a lovely way to start 2011 - a lovely family and extended family, beautiful locations, and just a really feelgood day.

Gorgeous Mum Faye and Dad Chris

The Beautiful Tiffany

Godparents

Awwwww the wetting of the head! Always draws tears!

Okay now obviously the left hand side of the group didnt understand the instructions to raise your hand and Celebrate, lol

The too perfect to cut cake!

The Beautiful Family - Chris, Tiffany and Faye

Tiffany with Mum, and the 2 Grandparents

Now this little ray of sunshine was loving being in the spotlight so much......

We took Tiffany off for some quiet time where she responded alot better

The Mini shoot I did at the end of the day for Amelia and Steve....

This picture started a line up of girls wanting their Mini Model Pics done..... More to come soon.....

Enjoy the Pics - Jacqui xx