IPSWICH CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHER | SWANBANK RAILWAY STATION | PAIGE

Little girls and tutu's.....2 of my favourite things.  My other favourite thing is one on one sessions....This gives me the opportunity to get creative, style the session and concentrate on one subject....some of my best sessions have been Birthday Mini Shoots, simply because they are designed to be fun, and all about the birthday girl/boy.  Mostly they love to be the centre of attention.  Mostly that's what I love.  It took Paige one whole outfit change to warm into the session, then there was no stopping her, on the back of a long day (her Birthday Party earlier that day) she did soooo well, such a mini trooper!!

You may have seen this location in some of my other sessions, it has to be another one of my favourite places to visit.  It is a rarely used railway station at Swanbank.  An old steam train is the only train that uses the tracks.

"She has the Spirit of the sun, 

The Moods of the moon, 

The Will of the wind."

Author: Julie Perkins Cantrell

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IPSWICH PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER | HAIGSLEA PROPERTY | JAUNITA & SAM

I had the pleasure of meeting these two gorgeous women for our Annual Show You Care Event.  We met in person and started to design their portrait session, wardrobe choices and location.  Jaunita and Sam put so much effort into their wardrobe choices and made the whole experience so much fun for themselves and me, totally styled and themed to best describe their personalities.  They wanted to reflect a fashion type shoot, and that's exactly what they did, these images could be on the pages of a magazine....Thank you for choosing me to capture such a wonderful friendship and time in your lives.

"A TRUE friend is one who thinks you are a good egg even if you are half cracked."

Author: Unknown

To schedule your very own Styled Portrait Session, please email me.  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 PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER | LOVEDAY FAMILY

It's hard to write about this family without a lump in my throat, so all I will say is that the more and more I have the pleasure of photographing them, the more I know they have achieved their precious portrait memories, just knowing that these images are now captured and will be cherished for life, simply warms my heart.  I've never seen a Grandma prouder than Di, it's such a wonderful loving bond that she and Toby share.  I love spending time with the Loveday family, especially watching Toby grow and reach his milestones.  I can't wait to see you all again when Toby turns ONE....until them, enjoy this sneak peek.

"A boy is Truth with dirt on it's face,

Beauty with a cut on its finger,

Wisdom with bubble gum in its hair,

and the Hope of the future with a frog in its pocket"

~Unknown

"A grandchild fill a space in your heart that you never knew was empty."~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 | 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 PET PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER | FLINDERS VIEW VET SURGERY | SARAH & ANDREW

Pet's and their humans.....lets face it, people with kids say that theirs is the cutest and all dog lovers say that they have the GREATEST dog ever.  Dogs...... they love nothing more than to love and be loved, they are the most loyal "people" in our lives, they see us at our best and certainly at our worst.  They never judge us.    For many they are the best, life long companion to have ever come into our lives.  Their lives are so simple.  Wake up, get loved, eat, play, sleep, eat play, wait eagerly for their humans to arrive home from work, and get loved some more.  Take up way to much room in the bed, kiss their humans good night and of course good morning (way before we needed to wake up) get into way too much mischief....Yet these creatures bring so much joy to our lives, we wonder what we did before we got them, and what we'll do without them - one day.

Sarah and Andrew are Kiah and Sally's humans, they are their Best Friends....they also happen to have just opened our local Vet Surgery in Flinders View.....needless to say they have a passion for animals in general, but boy oh boy do they love their pooches!!  We were fortunate enough to venture out to this private property at Walloon....and I must say that I haven't met such well behaved dogs, off lead before - ever!!  Our beagles would have had no chance off lead with all the wonderful farm smells around.....

Introducing Sally (Border Collie), Kiah (Rottie X), Sarah (Practice Manager) and Andrew (Veterinarian) .......I had such a wonderful afternoon, getting to know these pets and their humans.  

 "Dogs are miracles with paws."  

~Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy

"Pet's and their Humans" - Portrait Sessions, take place on location within 1 hour radius of Ipswich.  *Sessions are $120 (...but mention that you saw this blog post and you will save 50% off your session fee)  

There is no better way to celebrate the bond between you and your best friend!! - contact me today to arrange a no obligation Portrait Design Session.

To schedule your very own "Pet's and their Humans" 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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