This past weekend the APPAs (Australian Professional Photography Awards) were held in Sydney. Being reasonably new to the industry, its safe to say I was extremely nervous about entering. In fact, I had actually decided firmly NOT to enter, to wait a year or two until I was more confident in my own work, and had a bit more of an idea of the process. It wasn’t until the 11th hour that I thought Why not? What have I to lose? It was then a mad panicked dash to prepare a couple of images and have them express posted down. No sooner had I handed them over the post office desk and walked out to my car I thought What was I thinking!!!!!?? Who am I kidding!!!!??And for the next few weeks felt nauseous every time I thought of my work being publicly scrutinised by some of the best photographers in the country and overseas, many of them my inspirations!

I tried not to think about it over the weekend. While the rest of the industry were waiting with baited breath for their results, I busied myself with other things. Imagine my surprise when I was awarded a Silver for one of my photos!! In my very first time entering! I couldn’t be happier! I also scored considerably better with my other 2 than I had ever dreamed!

For those of you who have been asking, here is the image.

Silver Award 2011 APPAs

I am very excited to be exploring a new avenue of photography, something I am very keen to do more of. A full blog of this amazing couple next week!!! In the meantime, here are four frames.

Keep your eye out for Stacey and Gordon’s wedding, and some beautiful families on the blog in the next week. I have Soooo many amazing photos and stories to share with you all!

Happy Sunday, friends!!

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I was lucky enough a couple of weekends ago to 2nd shoot for the fabulous Christine from Pobke Photography. The weather was horrendous, to say the least, we got horribly lost, drove through a humungous puddle at top speed and nearly drowned, and may or may not have injured an owl….. Good times.

We arrived at Deux Belettes, the breathtaking wedding venue in the Byron Hinterland, to be met by the very calm and relaxed Kun & Eamon. Such a lovely, sweet couple, who had this amazing, intimate day planned with their generous and beautiful friends and family. Thank you both for making Christine and I feel so welcome. It really was a spectacular day. A wonderful beginning to what will be, I’m sure, a long and happy life together.

Thank you also to Christine, for having me along as your wing woman. I had such a laugh, and it is inspiring to watch you work, and to shoot along side you.

Here are a few of my fav pics from the day. For the full post, go here, and while you’re at it, have a good sticky beak at Christines Blog, if you don’t already know her work.

Here in Australia today, its ANZAC Day. Its one of my favourite days for so many reasons. Remembering what our ancestors sacrificed so that we can enjoy the lives that we are so lucky to live makes me extremely proud. Australia is THE most beautiful place in the world, of that I am certain, and I am responsible for relaying the important message of the ANZACs to my own children.

Ben and I were lucky enough to visit Villers-Bretonneux a couple of years ago, with Harry, when he was a toddler and Lily was just 10 months old, as part of a 6 week adventure through Europe and The UK. It is an amazing and breathtaking place, and I find it really hard to explain with words the effect that it had on me. I see pictures of Gallipoli on the news tonight, of patriotic Aussies making this important pilgrimage, and can’t help but feel it has become somewhat commercialised. I myself, cannot wait to return to Villers-Bretonneux to pay my respects on ANZAC Day, a picturesque resting place in the French countryside. A beautiful and peaceful place in the middle of nowhere, once the scene of horror and death. A place that Our Brave Aussies played such an important role in WWI. It makes me proud and thankful for our history.

I thought I would share some photos of our visit to this magical place. Photos taken before I had decided to take photography from a passionate hobby to a business.

This little bloke needs a post all for himself. He makes my heart fill up with love like he is one of my own. He is the happiest of souls and everyone who comes in contact with him is better for it. He is smiley and gentle and funny and wonderful. Gee, I hope he and Darcy get married!

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We’re so lucky to be surrounded by wonderful and amazing families. My kids are smothered in love from all directions, and are growing up with an extended family right on our doorstep whom we love just as equally.  This week has been spent on a camping holiday with those people, and I have a gazillion photos to go through which I wont bore you all with. I will, however, post some of one particular afternoon. Spending time with my kids, their best friends and our families reminded me of all the important things I should be focusing on. Sometimes we get caught up in ourselves and our own lives, and forget about the big picture. I really, truly believe in surrounding myself in people that make me want to strive to be better, and who make me feel happy. Who make me better and don’t even know they’re doing it. When I look at these photos, I will be reminded of this. Friends and family. Its really all that matters in the end. Don’t you think? And these photos really make me smile!

Happy Easter Everyone!! We are spending it camping with some wonderful families, and loving every minute of it!! Hope you all have a safe and relaxing Long Weekend!

I flew down to Sydney last month to meet beautiful Avaani. Such a happy little soul, I really had a fun time following her around The Botanic Gardens. The rain stayed away for us, thank goodness, and she was so very co-operative!

Vibra, Savin and Grandma, it was so lovely finally meeting you! Hope you enjoy your small preview. xoxox

All the years of going to Kyogle, and I never even knew this spot was there, even though we drive past it every time! It was beautiful! I had such a fun afternoon with these guys. They are a lovely, lovely family. We had everything from farts to frankfurt’s. A beautiful family full of laughter and happiness. Its my first time shooting an extended family, and the biggest family I’ve shot to date. I was a little nervous, but I hope you enjoy them!