{Every Summer, I photograph my two boys, a photo (or two) every day}
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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}
No matter the temperature, my kids want in the pool. Wrinkly feet, water logged. Eman’s confidence in the water is already improving, day 1 he put his face in holding his nose, now he can swim underwater the length of the pool (it’s a few metres) He’s so happy with himself, all I hear is “MUM! look at this, MUM! look at me!!”
{Every Summer, I photograph my two boys, a photo every day}
New Years Day. Day two of the “heat wave”. It wasn’t as “hot” as the day before, but the sun was extreme. Kris & the girls came over and the 4 younger ones were like little spitfires, running everywhere, off in a land of their own. Eman and the girls were testing us, by playing ON the stairs after making it clear that were not to play upstairs. They did this naturally when I caught their attention. Ash came running along, so whilst I didn’t technically stage this, it did require the bribe of a lolly to get them all looking at me at once!
{Every Summer, I photograph my two boys, a photo every day}
Yesterday our dear friends came over. It was the first time Ash had seen Shae in a while. After a few months of the two of them not getting along so well, it seems that the few months apart (not to mention the fact that Ash now sleeps well due to his recent surgery) have done them good. They are the best of friends. I’ve never seen such excitement as today, when they girls came over again, Ash RUNNING to Shae squealing. Later on Ash was “posing” for me (i.e pulling faces, please see previous posts!) when Shae sat down, and the next thing you know they were hugging. Ash even gave Shae a kiss. But this stole the show:
{Every Summer, I photograph my two boys, a photo every day}
Christmas Eve! We joined Janet’s family in celebrating, Danish style! The kids had so much fun, playing with little Ayla, unwrapping presents and drawing on the footpath with chalk. After a fantastic evening we heading home, just as Melbourne received a pretty amazing storm. Poor Ash was just beside himself, covering his eyes to shield from the lightning. After a while, he sang out “But mama, what about Santa & the Reindeer?!” It took about half an hour to convince him that Santa would be fine, as Santa is magic. The storms wont hurt him at all!
We put out cookies and milk, left Santa a Christmas card and went off to bed. Asleep before their heads hit the pillow!
{Every Summer, I photograph my two boys, one (or two) photo/s every day}
I photographed Miss E back when she was a toddler, and boy she’s growing up to be so beautiful! We ran around the fairy tree (or 4) and tried to feed the ducks (although I think they’d been fed a few times already!) and even found some pinecones.
Great to see you again, I hope you enjoy the preview, many more to come in your gallery!
Last Wednesday, I did something I don’t usually do. I went to bed early. I had only just lay down when I heard a frightening sound. 4 minutes later we were calling an Ambulance. My two year old was struggling to breathe. Barking and gasping. It was truly one of the scariest moments I can remember. About 7 minutes later, not one but TWO ambulances arrived, one an ICU truck. The second they entered his room they confirmed what I was starting to think, Croup. So off we went in the ICU Ambulance to hospital. Thankfully it was calming down and with a high dose of medicine he was ok to come home. (Of course the late night disruption of sleep did not cause him to sleep in, typical!!!) The next day it was almost like nothing had happened. He recovered quickly and well, and was back to his usual self.. barring a slight husky voice!
So here is Mr Ash, who a few days before his ‘exciting’ ride allowed me to photograph him, whilst testing out a little location I’d found for Mr M‘s baby photography session. Whilst we are not the biggest fan of smiling towards the camera, I wouldn’t have it any other way.. He’s very independent, already, and just loves exploring..
As many of my clients & blog readers know I’m a proud member of the ACOCP. We are currently holding a fundraiser to raise much needed funds to keep the organization providing this wonderful service to families around Australia.
For those who are not familiar with the ACOCP:
(from website) “The Australian Community Of Child Photographers (formerly The Australian Charity of Child Photographers) is a volunteer organisation of child photographers from all over Australia who have come together to form an organisation dedicated to giving the gift of photographic memories to families that have experienced stillbirths, premature and ill infants and children in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units of their local hospitals, as well as children with serious and terminal illnesses.”
What’s involved:
The sessions are available as gift vouchers to celebrate Mothers Day. Vouchers may be purchased as gifts or for your own family.
Mini Sessions will last 15-20 minutes, and include approx 10-20 images in an online gallery. Your sessions also includes a Free 6×8” print, chosen by photographer, and 5% off standard pricelist.
There are two types of sessions available:
- Studio session & on-location at a park in Carlton. All sessions will be held on the 16th May, 2009, with a waiting list for the next available day (likely to be late May, early June)
- There are approx 10-15 gift vouchers available, and these will be booked quickly so please secure your booking asap!
- Vouchers are not available for newborn or maternity sessions, due to the nature of the time allocated for sessions.
- Sessions are a fantastic way to have family photographs, or individual photographs of the children. No more than 4 people can be included in the session, however if you have a larger family you may purchase two timeslots, and have more images presented in your gallery.
- Mini sessions are fantastic as an addition to a standard session. For example – for family photographs, to photograph an older sibling after a newborn session, or for children who are not lovers of the camera! (For example my eldest son!) 15 minutes isn’t a long time to grab their attention, and have beautiful professional photographs of them as they grow!
- Mini-sessions are great fun and quick!
How it works:
- Pay $50 directly to the ACOCP via paypal (credit card) and book in your time & preference for Point Cook Studio or outdoor location. You will receive a FREE 6×8” print. A 5% discount applies to the standard pricelist for orders from these sessions. You MAY purchase two timeslots if you wish.
- Gift Vouchers for the mother’s day special will be emailed to you to use or give out for mother’s day. Sessions are non-refundable. If weather is against us for the outdoor location, an alternative time will be made available.
- Your images will be presented in an online gallery 1-2 weeks after your session. Orders may be placed during a 1 week ordering period.
To book:
- Please email Gemma via the “contact us” button on the blog, website, email directly, or phone 0423 323 185
Please contact us ASAP to book your session!
Happy Mother’s Day!