Today when you woke up, it seemed you had grown a foot overnight. The pants you wore last week (your favourites) are suddenly 4 inches too short. Last year you were one of the shortest at school, I’m wondering if this year you’ll be one of the tallest in your class…
{Every Summer, I photograph my two boys, a photo (or two) every day}
I was struggling a little with inspiration today. But as Eman jumped on the trampoline, it hit me. Next year we’ll be flying in the sky!
{Every Summer, I photograph my two boys, a photo every day}
In Melbourne we’re in the middle of a heatwave, yesterday it reached 34 where we live, which isn’t too bad, but we have a few more days to go! Our evaporative cooling struggles if the heat is blown in by a northerly wind due to the position of our home. The boys played quietly for most of the day (however decided, since it was hot, that it was time to play in costumes, so the famous spiderman made an appearance after a few months off!) and Ash was scooting around on the floor on his back after realising it was too hot to be in costume… I chased him around with the camera, and managed to get a natural smile as he laughed infectiously!
{Every Summer, I photograph my two boys, a photo every day}
Eman and I went out for lunch today to catch up with our friend Matty, who’s lived in Brisbane for the last few years since joining the Army just a few weeks after Eman was born. We see Matty every so often when visiting his family in Melbourne, and the boys have always called him ‘Soldier Matty’. Mum (me) got a tad concerned when he informed us that June 2012 may see him on an Army ‘trip’. To say I’m a tad scared is a bit of an understatement!
Happy New Year to everyone, hope you all have a great evening and a safe farewell to 2011, and best wishes for 2012!
{Every Summer, I photograph my two boys, a photo every day}
I know I’m not the only adult that says this, in fact we all say this. ”When did the years start going by so quickly?!” As a child, the school year would go on, and on, and on. But as we grow up, all of a sudden we are putting the Christmas tree away then what seems like the next day getting it out again. Only this time there are a few cobwebs on the box.
At the start of the year I sent my eldest son off on his new big adventure. School. Prep. And just moments ago, his last day of Prep. Sure I’ve had a rather eventful year, but I honestly don’t know how this year has gone by so quickly!
I look at these two photos and it’s photographically obvious how much children change in the space of a year, and therefore how important photography is. Every year I do a personal project, thePROJECT, taking a photo each day of my children. Last year it was every day of summer, however this year I will be sticking to January. It doesn’t have to be an award winning portrait. It could be taken on the iPhone (and once or twice last year it was!) But I encourage everyone to take up a challenge, if you have children, a growing belly, or even a goldfish! At the end of the month, you have a fantastic visual story to tell!
Comparing these two images the year floods back to me, and how much my son has achieved. He overcame nervousness of school, self-doubt that he “just can’t do it” and is now writing sentances, asking me mathematical questions and has been referred to as a “sociable butterfly”. But more importantly I see how much he’s changed & grown.
As a primarily newborn & baby photography studio, we meet so many families at the beginning of their families journey, and it’s hard to not want to witness every new chapter, the children growing, playing with their siblings, and of course, documenting this for the generations to come.
From 2012 Iris Creations Photography will be offering ‘Simplicity’ sessions. These sessions are designed for our clients, and new clients to have professional photographs taken of their family, without the need for a formal ‘sitting’. Once you baby is walking, taking, the idea of being inside a studio becomes a little boring (for them at least!). Simplicity sessions will be held at various times of the year, outdoors, and are designed to update the family photographs. They are shorter sessions, lasting around 15-30 minutes, enough time to have fun, get some wonderful images and more importantly hold even the shortest of attention spans!
Family photography should not be a hassle, it should not be daunting, it should be fun, and something that is fantastic to do on a regular basis.
For more information on Simplicity sessions, and to register your interest for our first event in February 2012, please contact us via the tab above or by clicking HERE.
Pure Sweetness…
So new, so perfect. Sweet little Miss R..
I first met this family a few years ago to photograph Miss O’s big brother at the same age! Miss O was such a sweet thing, happily off in dreamland my whole visit!
Congratulations Mum, Dad & big brother, it was lovely to see you again!
This first image of Mr. J just makes me melt, so peaceful yet he looks like he’s thinking away in his sleep!
This little guy is such a cutie!! Look at these amazing eyes!
I believe there might be a few visitors from overseas for this post, so hello to all Mr. N’s relatives & friends!!
I can just tell that this little guy is going to be a heartbreaker when he’s older
Just adorable! And look at that content little smile!! I hope your enjoy your preview Mum & Grandma, it was great to meet you!!
Someone is a little bit tired…
{Every day of Summer, I photograph my two boys, one photo every day}
62 days down, 28 to go! If you can’t ‘hear’ it, Ash is playing “Pick-ab-ooooo”
{Every day of Summer, I photograph my two boys, one photo every day}
{Every day of Summer, I photograph my two boys, one photo every day}
Being “cool” with Uncle Richie on his birthday
{Every day of Summer, I photograph my two boys, one photo every day}
