ALYSSA | NEWBORN PORTRAITS | IPSWICH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

I think I have photographed Liz so many times, that by the time Alyssa arrived, we already knew each other :) I had been photographing Liz every month of the pregnancy for her maternity panel, as well as a location session in the beautiful Montville and a mini session of Liz and Mitch towards the end of the pregnancy, so you may say that we have gotten to know each other quite well in 9 months, and Alyssa and I had no trouble getting acquainted with each other the day we finally met in person.  What a little dolly she is, and sooo sleepy, she truly is a credit to her mummy and daddy.

I am so excited for Liz and Mitch, you guys are made for each other and made to be parents, Alyssa is really Blessed to have you guys, as you are also blessed to have her :)

Introducing.......8 day old Alyssa

  

"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" ~ unknown

REISER | TOOWOOMBA FAMILY PORTRAITS | BRISBANE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

I left the selection of location up to Kaylene for their family portraits, as she is from around Toowoomba, but we did go up there the weekend before just to check out what was available.  We visited a couple of the beautiful parks up there, and I must say they are all so well looked after, I guess they should be, Toowoomba is famous for their Carnival of flowers every year.  They decided on the Japanese Gardens, and what a breathtaking place to visit, the look and feel of the garden is so tranquil, there were so many people there just relaxing, enjoying the company of others. 

I had recently photographed Kaylene's youngest little boy as a newborn only a few months ago, so she wanted to have official family portraits taken too, these are just a couple from the session, their little girl was running on energizer batteries, I even struggled to keep up with her :) So full of life and energy, and soooo adorable, these guys were so much fun to work with!!!

"The LOVE of a FAMILY is life's greatest BLESSING"

HUTCHISON FAMILY PORTRAITS | IPSWICH FAMILY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

We originally photographed these boys in and around the Heritage buildings of Ipswich, so for their family session, Lisa wanted to keep the Heritage feel, so we headed out to the Swanbank railway tracks and station for some fun and relaxed family portraits.  It has been Lisa's aim this year to have her boys photographed before they are "too grown up" to want to have their family portraits, before they are "too cool", so this is our second session this year, and now Lisa an rest easy that she has accomplished beautiful portraits of her boys, a this pre-teen age.

I ALWAYS make a point of checking the train timetable for the steam train which only comes out once a week,  this particular day, the train was meant to be out, but we had missed it, would have been cool to include it in our shoot.

1ST BIRTHDAY TWINS | BRISBANE CHILDRENS PHOTOGRAPHER

On my out to Esk for a late afternoon portrait session, then over the radio, severe weather warning for Esk...... eeek.  I was confident that we would beat the weather, and driving just a little over an hour to get there, I was extremely hopeful.  Well we did beat the weather, in fact the strom went right on round us, thank goodness.  This cute little spot was suggested by the twins' mum, Kate, she had been there a few times, as the girls daddy works nearby.  It is a little un-used railway station that had been restored by the rotary club.

When the twins were little they had spent some time a the Mater Childrens Hospital, so when Kate saw our "Show you care with a teddy bear" event, she thought it was the perfect opportunity to support the Mater Little Miracles and have beautiful portraits taken for her little girls 1st Birthday, together with their big brother.

Enjoy these images of the twins and their BIG brother at the Esk Railway Station.

AMY | MATERNITY PORTRAITS | BRISBANE MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER

The story behind the shoot:

Amy first came to me when she had just found out she was pregnant .......so, this maternity session was very much a long time in the making.  We had discussed re-scheduling for bad weather, but decided that we would take the chance......and I could not be happier that we did!!  I had caught up with Amy a couple of times over the months, and wondered when she was going to start "showing" .......these images captured Amy and her bump at 33 weeks, still a very little bump, I think it's safe to say that this will be just a little bub, right through til the end.  I am truly blessed that Amy has come into my life, she is beautiful inside and out, she will make a wonderful mummy, she couldn't be more excited at the thought having her very own little person, who will love and look up to her forever and ever.   

I had photographed at this location once before, actually the property owner's daughter had portraits here, and I LOVED this spot sooo much that I kindly asked if I may come back.....well of course they said yes, and these are the resulting images, we even had a little sun shower to top off a magical afternoon.

 "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”

By Mary Wollstonecraft

~ There is no friendship, no love,

like that of a mother for her child. ~

Henry Ward Beecher

LIZ | MATERNITY PORTRAITS | BRISBANE MATERNITY PORTRAITS

I finally got to meet Daddy-to-be, Mitch, I could finally put a face to a name, as I had already heard sooo much about him - all good of course.  Each as anxious as each other about the arrival of their first baby, and to find out if it is indeed a boy or girl.  I personally think it's a girl, but that's just my expert "guess".

~A mother's joy begins when new life is stirring inside... when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the very first time, and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone”~
By Author Unknown

The next few months with the Walsh family will be so exciting, as they will welcome a new baby into their family and have brand new family portraits to mark the occasion.  I can't wait.  Also I can't wait to reveal our 9 month long project to the world, Liz's maternity panel,  coming together beautifully, each month marking the growth of baby Doherty, so far it looks Amazing.

TRIPLE J | IPSWICH FAMILY PORTRAITS

Three names, all starting with J, had my tongue a little twisted. I had to pause a little longer before saying who's name I was thinking about saying, it was challenging and a little funny.  I am grateful to Miss J's grandma for organising for her to have family portraits taken, to Celebrate her little boys (master J) first birthday.   He was not quite walking, which makes my job just a little easier, not so fast paced.  But boy oh boy, when he can walk, he will be off like a shot.  He is sooo close now, I'm sure it wont be long.  Hope you guys had an awesome time away, can't wait to show you the rest :)

with that oh so cheeky grin, reminded me of this little saying...

~You'll be on your way up!
You'll be seeing great sights!
You'll join the high fliers
who soar to high heights~   
Dr. Seuss