this morning we dressed the babies up with visions of pretty photos dancing in our heads. they, however, had other plans – there was exploring to be done, and apparently not enough time to stop for any stinkin’ pictures. do you like the tree growing out of clovers head in the last one? that is me taking what I can get. but hey, look at that cute outfit!

then this afternoon, after dribbling cantalopue over her beautiful outfit, Clover had a quick change and we had another go at snapping some photos. Although she can be a little grub and will be leading the boys, not just keeping up with them, Clover is such a girly girl at heart. She loves everything pretty and pink and sparkly.

i love these babies.

while they may have more important plans than taking pictures, as long as they can fit in a quick cuddle on the fly, I am happy.

Photo info  is all over the place, but if you want to know the tech info for a specific shot, let me know!
All photos edited with Childs Play and Twirl Photoshop Actions

to the little creatures dining hall in Fitzroy. except I only have proof that we took two…

I love how small and tired she looks in that big booth.

photo info:
Canon 5D
24-70mm 2.8 L
Manual
1/500
f/3.2
ISO 1250

edited with childs play and twirl actions

the girl baby tried on her first headband of her very own.

photo info:
Canon 5D
24-70mm 2.8 L
Manual
1/250
f/3.2
ISO 320

edited with childs play and twirl actions

I just arrived in Melbourne yesterday to visit with Rachel and family and work on all the exciting things we have coming up over at Beyond Snapshots.

Boy there has been some growing up being done since last time I was here. Babies who were just on the brink of being mobile are now toddlers that can run away from diaper changes (and more significantly, the camera) and Gemma is a school kid, who is blowing me away with her cleverness. Every one of them is still as charming and adorable as before though, maybe even more so.

It is so nice to be back.

Photo info  is all over the place, but if you want to know the tech info for a specific shot, let me know!
All photos edited with Childs Play and Twirl Photoshop Actions

One of the most fun things about photographing the 3 year old set is their complete and undying belief in all things magic. Once they get going, it’s easy to get carried away to that place where a simple hole in the garden becomes a wonderland, where all sorts of adventures can take place.

This little one was convinced she saw a fairy in the trees, she then decided the fairy may just need a spot of morning tea, and skipped up to the house to prepare one complete with the finest of her tiny crockery. (As well as a quick change of dress, must wear pink to a fairy picnic, you know). Unfortunately the fairy was “too shy” to come to the party, although she spotted her flying by at one point. However, the fairy did manage to down an entire cup of water while backs were turned.

Baby brother was too little to join in the fun, but I got shots of him doing what he does best, lounging around being the happy, cruisy little guy he is.

A strawberry break…

One of the things I plan on doing with the blog this year is highlighting some really cool stuff. I love smart, beautiful handmade design, and these two treasures fit the bill perfectly. The top on the left was purchased from erg originals and the adorable little dress was from bluebird and honey

Photo info  is all over the place, but if you want to know the tech info for a specific shot, let me know!
All photos edited with Childs Play and Twirl Photoshop Actions

hope you’re having a good weekend! Make sure you bounce on over to Beyond Snapshots and see what’s going on over there!!

hope you have a merry christmas and a happy new year!

aren’t these two just adorable?! you may remember the photos of big sister kissing her mummy’s pregnant tummy from earlier this year? it’s crazy how fast this little guy has grown up

photo info:
Canon 5D
24-70mm 2.8 L
Manual
1/320 sec
f/3.5
ISO 250

edited with childs play and twirl actions

a different kind of little model than usual, but sticking with the cute theme

Just some favourites from a recent family session… They were troupers, Wellington didn’t hold back it’s infamous wind, but it was a fun afternoon all the same!

Canon 5D
24-70mm 2.8 L
Edited with Childs Play PS Actions

this series was inspired by the sartorialist and other street style blogs. she rocked it.

in the spirit of those blogs I guess I should fill you in on where the outfit was from…
hat, tunic and boots – Cotton on Kids (AU + NZ)
leggings – Pumpkin Patch

photo info:
Canon 5D
24-70mm 2.8 L
Manual
1/320 sec
f/3.5
ISO 100 – 160

edited with childs play and twirl actions