SWEET LITTLE JAY-JAY | IPSWICH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER | RACEVIEW PORTRAIT STUDIO

A baby makes footprints in our hearts

that never dim or fade ♥

To schedule your very own Maternity, Newborn, Children's or Family Portrait Session, please email me.  To see more images or keep up to date about what's new around Sam I am visit our Facebook page or simply check out the website.  If you have enjoyed reading my blog I would love to hear your feedback 

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SWEET LITTLE DALLAS | IPSWICH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER | RACEVIEW PORTRAIT STUDIO

You'll be 

his first kiss,

his first love,

his first best friend,

You are his Mum

and You are his Dad

He is your whole world,

he is your Son.

To schedule your very own Maternity, Newborn, Children's or Family Portrait Session, please email me.  To see more images or keep up to date about what's new around Sam I am visit our Facebook page or simply check out the website.  If you have enjoyed reading my blog I would love to hear your feedback 

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SWEET BABY GORDY | IPSWICH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER | RACEVIEW PORTRAIT STUDIO

Meet sweet little Gordy, he was our special little Christmas baby, he was actually due on Christmas Day, but he was a perfect little gift who arrived early.

  Having beautiful photos of your baby when they are only just a few days old is very special. Imagine this little man when he is older looking at these photos of himself, I hope he looks back with smiles … 

Those first few weeks as a parent fly by in a blur ever so quickly. Quite often thinking about getting some photos taken is not high on the agenda when you are sleep deprived, your world has been turned upside down by the arrival of your new little addition. But believe me, you forget so quickly. They are only little for such a short time and newborn features disappear even more quickly. Those funny little expressions, flakey skin and tiny toes are soon replaced by smiles and chubby rolls. This is why I encourage mums to be to book in for their newborn session before your baby actually arrives and we can change the date if need be once you deliver. Looking back on photos of your tiny baby is something really special.

Straight from heaven up above...

Here is a baby boy,

For you to Love ~ Dumbo

To schedule your very own Maternity, Newborn, Children's or Family Portrait Session, please email me.  To see more images or keep up to date about what's new around Sam I am visit our Facebook page or simply check out the website.  If you have enjoyed reading my blog I would love to hear your feedback 

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SWEET BABY EVIE | IPSWICH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER | RACEVIEW PORTRAIT STUDIO

You know when you feel like you've met someone in a past life??? .... That's how I felt with Amy.  Meet her daughter, baby Evie, she's so precious!!  She was an absolute gem through the whole session ♥ 

"You know that place between asleep and awake,

That place where you still remember dreaming...

That's where I'll be waiting" ~ Tinkerbell

To schedule your very own Maternity, Newborn, Children's or Family Portrait Session, please email me.  To see more images or keep up to date about what's new around Sam I am visit our Facebook page or simply check out the website.  If you have enjoyed reading my blog I would love to hear your feedback....hit the comment tab!!

SWEET BABY JONAH | IPSWICH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER | RACEVIEW PORTRAIT STUDIO

These guys were lucky enough to win my huge portrait give away at the Brisbane Pregnancy Babies and Children's Expo.  I am so happy they won, such a deserving family, I am now blessed to have met them, and hope that one day I will see Jonah again when he reaches his milestones.

To schedule your very own Maternity, Newborn, Children's or Family Portrait Session, please email me.  To see more images or keep up to date about what's new around Sam I am visit our Facebook page or simply check out the website.  If you have enjoyed reading my blog I would love to hear your feedback....hit the comment tab!!

PRINCESS IVY | IPSWICH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER | RACEVIEW PORTRAIT STUDIO

Meet Princess Ivy!!

I just love her name, her Mum and Dad kept her name a secret to be revealed when she entered the world, such a lovely idea and such a beautiful name.

I have lost count of the amount of times I have photographed for this family,  I love watching their babies grow, and meeting their new additions along the way, it's lovely to also keep in contact between sessions, on play dates, can't wait for the next one!!

To schedule your very own Maternity, Newborn, Children's or Family Portrait Session, please email me.  To see more images or keep up to date about what's new around Sam I am visit our Facebook page or simply check out the website.  If you have enjoyed reading my blog I would love to hear your feedback....hit the comment tab!!

SWEET BABY ALEXANDER | IPSWICH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER | RACEVIEW PORTRAIT STUDIO

Meet Alexander!!

I first met Tai and Darren from the Pregnancy Babies and Children's Expo, and finally got to meet their handsome little man for his newborn portraits some months later.  Here's precious little Alexander, from what I remember he was 4 weeks old at his session, but came into the world a little early, so still so sleepy for being a little older than I usually photograph.

Nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby!!  I could just sit and watch my baby sleep like this ALL.DAY.LONG

To schedule your very own Maternity, Newborn, Children's or Family Portrait Session, please email me.  To see more images or keep up to date about what's new around Sam I am visit our Facebook page or simply check out the website.  If you have enjoyed reading my blog I would love to hear your feedback....hit the comment tab!!

IPSWICH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER | RACEVIEW PORTRAIT STUDIO | SWEET BABY HARRY

I first met Nicole at the Brisbane Pregnancy Babies and Children's expo earlier in the year, so I was stoked to hear from her to book her precious little boys Newborn Portrait Session, what a privilege it is to capture these very first images of their band new son.  What a handsome little man he is.  Meet sweet little baby Harry......♥

" A baby in the house is a well-spring of pleasure, 

a messenger of peace and love, 

a resting place for innocence on earth, 

a link between angels and men."

Author: Martin Fraquhar Tupper

To schedule your very own Maternity, Newborn, Children's or Family Portrait Session, please email me.  To see more images or keep up to date about what's new around Sam I am visit our Facebook page or simply check out the website.  If you have enjoyed reading my blog I would love to hear your feedback....hit the comment tab!!

IPSWICH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER | RACEVIEW STUDIO | MISS RAYA

I was so honoured to be asked to photograph Raya for her very first portrait session, only a few days after her grand entrance into the world....Little Raya is the fourth addition to the Besgrove Family.....I'm told fourth and last :)  She was so delightful to photograph, such an easy baby to get into poses and stay sleeping, which is a rare thing.  Watching families grow is one of the best parts of my job, and helping them introduce their pride and joy to world gives me great pleasure.....Enjoy her sneak peek.

"Daughters are like flowers, they fill the world with beauty"

~unknown

To schedule your very own Maternity, Newborn, Children's or Family Portrait Session, please email me.  To see more images or keep up to date about what's new around Sam I am visit our Facebook page or simply check out the website.  If you have enjoyed reading my blog I would love to hear your feedback....hit the comment tab!!

IPSWICH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER | RACEVIEW STUDIO | MASTER BRAXTON

Braxton's mummy began planning his newborn session in the early days of her pregnancy, so needless to say that while the anticipation for them to meet their precious little boy was beyond words, I also was eagerly awaiting his arrival and could not wait to meet him.  He is known by the family as the little miracle baby.  He is such a handsome little man  and has his mummy and daddy lost for words.

To schedule your very own Maternity, Newborn, Children's or Family Portrait Session, please email me at info.samiam@bigpond.com To see more images or keep up to date about what's new around Sam I am visit https://www.facebook.com/samiamportraitphotographer or simply check out my website

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IPSWICH MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER | HAIGSLEA PROPERTY | LISA & WAYNE

As I too am anticipating the birth of a baby, I know only too well the emotions and changes that occur within the body.  It really is such a surreal feeling....one that is hard to describe.  The physical changes are obvious, the feelings inside and emotions, not so obvious.  I love capturing the beauty of the expanding pregnant belly.  Every woman who is pregnant exudes that glow, that there is another life stirring on the inside, and yet it is only you who knows what that feels like.  It's such a precious feeling, those little kicks, hiccups, flutters from within, simply the most amazing feeling.

Lisa had requested the country for her Maternity Portraits, this property can to mind immediately...so a short drive out to my favourite place for their session - Haigslea.

I wish Lisa all the best with the arrival of her little bundle of joy.....♥

"I begin to love this creature, and to anticipate the birth as a fresh twist to a knot, which I do not wish to untie"

~Mary Wollstonecraft

To schedule your very own Maternity, Newborn, Children's or Family Portrait Session, please email me at info.samiam@bigpond.com To see more images or keep up to date about what's new around Sam I am visit https://www.facebook.com/samiamportraitphotographer or simply check out my website

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IPSWICH MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER | HAIGSLEA PROPERTY | ALEISHA & PAITON

I will never get bored with this location, and I will never get tired of photographing here.  Each time, it is different.  I always manage to see things a little differently each time I visit.  It is a favourite location among my clients and it is for me too.  This is a large acreage property at Haigslea, only a 15 minute drive from Ipswich.  I love that we can drive for a short time from the city and be in the country.  

I have actually lost count of the portrait sessions I have captured with Aleisha.  I love that we both have such a passion for photography, and how important it is to Aleisha that each of her and her families milestones are captured.  Needless to say that I will be lucky enough to watch her children grow as I photograph their milestones for many more years, how lucky I am.  Here are a couple of images from her recent Maternity session, I hope you enjoy them.

Pregnancy ~ a labour of LOVE

 To schedule your very own Maternity, Newborn, Children's or Family Portrait Session, please email me at info.samiam@bigpond.com To see more images or keep up to date about what's new around Sam I am visit https://www.facebook.com/samiamportraitphotographer or simply check out my website

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IPSWICH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER | IPSWICH STUDIO | AMELIA

Little baby Amelia was every bit as sweet as she looks here.  Such a darling little girl and so peaceful.  Captured here at 2.5 weeks of age, such a good little girl, as it's generally harder to achieve these poses, all the while keeping baby asleep.  My home based studio offers the perfect controlled environment for newborn portraits, fully equipped with heating and cooling, gentle soft music and props, blankets, headbands, beanies and wraps.  Sam I am sessions are NEVER rushed and there is always plenty of time and room for feeding and settling the new baby, and most importantly new mums can feel right at home on the lounge and relax with a cup of coffee and a book, while I get to work my magic and create gorgeous images of your brand new addition.

  "Where-soever you go,

Go with all your heart"

~Confucius

One of my most frequently asked questions is..... when is the ideal time to book in for your newborn portraits?.....There really isn't a hard or fast rule, it depends on the images that you want, typically under two weeks is ideal if it's the sleepy images you are after. Ideally, under 7 days is perfect.  Newborn babies tend to become less sleepy at around the 10 day mark, and are a little harder to settle.  Most expecting mother's pre-book their sessions for around their due date, and change this date according to when baby arrives.  I always keep spare weekday sessions for newborns so I can remain flexible in scheduling sessions.  

If you would like to pre-book or simply chat more about booking a session for your newborn baby, I would love to chat with you more, feel free to visit our website, email me or call 0419731709.

IPSWICH NEWBORN PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER | RACEVIEW STUDIO | 3 BABY GIRLS

It's been terribly (in a good way) hectic around here with newborn baby girl sessions, in fact, I have photographed 3 in a row, all equally as gorgeous.  Meet Harper, Harriet and Tallyn......each of these sessions took place at my home based studio located in Raceview.  My little studio is my newborn haven.  It is warm, cosy, smells divine and sounds great to boot.  I use a specially designed posing bag specifically for newborns, and gorgeous thick blankets and wraps.  There are cute little beanies, hand made headbands and all sorts of props to use as well, to add a personal element to each session.

One of my most frequently asked questions is..... when is the ideal time to book in for your newborn portraits?..... it depends on the images that you want, typically under two weeks is ideal if it's the sleepy images you are after, like those pictured below.  Ideally, under 7 days is perfect.  Newborn babies tend to become less sleepy at around the 10 day mark, and are a little harder to settle.  Most expecting mother's pre-book their sessions for around their due date, and change this date according to when baby arrives.  I always keep spare weekday sessions for newborns so I can remain flexible in scheduling sessions.  If you would like to pre-book or simply chat more about booking a session for your newborn baby, I would love to chat with you more, feel free to visit our website, email me or call 0419731709.

"In the eyes of a child...

there is joy, there is laughter...

 there is hope, there is trust, 

a chance to shape the future...

"Author: Air Supply

"A baby girl... one of the most beautiful miracles in life, 

one of the greatest joys we can ever know, 

and one of the reasons why there is a little extra sunshine, 

laughter and happiness in your world today."

Author: Unknown 

To schedule your very own Maternity Portrait Session, please email me at info.samiam@bigpond.com

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PREGNANCY BABIES AND CHILDREN'S EXPO | IPSWICH PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

For many years, it had been one of my goals to attend and exhibit at a major Expo.  This year the opportunity arose to exhibit at the Brisbane Pregnancy Babies and Children's Expo, and I grabbed it.  A place had become available, and with only three weeks to prepare, we just knew we had to make it happen.  Make it happen, we did.  

Dan and I got straight into planning what we needed, what the display would look like, what Maternity and Newborn images we would display, we measured out the size of the stall in the dining room and planned out where everything would go.  

We were very excited.  With all the planning, surely nothing could go wrong??? Well.....there were only a couple of "hitches" like not having the right screws to put the cot together, and misspelling of our business name on the banner, nothing team Sam I am couldn't handle.  

Our attendance at the expo was a huge success.  All the nerves, hard work and lack of sleep was absolutely worth it in the end.

IPSWICH MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER | MT MARROW PROPERTY | BEC & SHANE

The recent weather hasn't been my friend, having to revisit this Mt Marrow location due to rain.  Never mind, I see it this way, we got the best of two sessions all in one.  

I love these images of Bec and Shane, the anticipation of their baby girls arrival is evident in their eyes, and so is the love they already feel for her.  This is going to be one very lucky little girl.

Enjoy this little collection of my favourite images for Bec and Shanes Maternity Portraits.

"For now in mummy's tummy....forever in her heart" author unknown

"We fell in LOVE....then there was YOU" author unknown

To schedule your very own Portrait for your Children, please email me at info.samiam@bigpond.com

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SWEET BABY 'A' | IPSWICH CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHER

Marking her 6 month milestone, sweet baby A and I ventured out again to Kholo Botanic Gardens, which had significant meaning to her as this is where her very first family photos were held when she was just a couple of weeks old.  Such a happy go lucky little bubba, played to my tune the whole time, it was so much fun.  I really think she is going to love paying dress ups when she is a big girl.  Sam I am have become quite the "Walsh Family" Photographer of choice, which I couldn't be happier about.  I just love when we not only become close through  being clients but also on a personal level.  Liz and I have just completed the Michelle Bridges 12WBT, cheering each other on throughout the 12 weeks and supporting each others progress, even doing a couple of workouts together.  I'm so happy that I had someone close to share the journey with.  I am really looking forward to sharing many more journeys with Liz and her family, quite honestly they are just the loveliest most down to earth people I know......we are already planning Sweet Little A's S.M.A.S.H session for her 1st Birthday (just a little bit excited about that!!)

"Giggles and curls, ribbons and bow, they're so adorable, from their head to their toes"

Author: Unknown