Melbourne Newborn, Baby & Maternity Photography: Iris Creations Photography » family portraits

Miss E – Melbourne Child Photographer

Gemma — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:43:44 +0000

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!

Mr S & family – Melbourne Baby Photographer

Gemma — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 01:23:31 +0000

I think one of the most amazing things about photographing a family with young children, is watching how different their personalities are. These three lil guys were so much fun. So different. I think you can see even in this preview, just how different they are! While we were “concentrating” on Mr S, we also got some fantastic family images (and wow, no blinking eyes!!! all smiles!!!) and had fun playing outdoors, making sure there were no crocodiles!

I hope you enjoy the preview Mum & Dad, and the boys enjoyed their lolly-pops!

Mr C & Miss Z – Baby Photography Melbourne

Gemma — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 01:10:47 +0000

What I love about my job, is that no two photography sessions are the same. Because no two babies are the same. Even when they shared the womb for 9 months. They are so individual, even at such a young age. These gorgeous babies were no different to that rule! From only a few minutes into our time together, regardless that they weren’t identical, and of different sex, they already have such different personalities! Mr Man here, was extrememly curious of his surroundings, and very cheeky! Constantly looking around him, the camera was not of much interest to either of them, however the studio was ‘way cool’ to absorb. Miss Lady, had one of the biggest smiles I’ve ever seen, but only for Mum & Dad, and boy does she love hearing mum sing!!

But one thing that was for sure, we captured so many different expressions and elements of their personalities, which above all else, is what we strive for in sessions. A small part of a day in their short lives, and captured them, just as they are.

I hope you enjoy the preview Mum & Dad, so many more images to come! And a big thank-you to the lovely Chrissy Torney for helping out during the session!

Mine – Melbourne Child Photographer

Gemma — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 08:07:00 +0000

Believe it or not, I’m not brilliant at taking photos of my children. Simply, they don’t like my camera. Also has a lot to do with the age old excuse, a ‘builder’s house is never finished’ or a ‘plumbers tap will always drip’, and ‘a mechanics car always breaks down’. Sure I’ve taken heaps of images of the kids, however where they are? I have no idea. My own images never go into the same process as my client’s work. they are scattered amungst endless external hard-drives and DVD back-up for “when I have time”.

I have two images up on the walls. One wasn’t taken by me, but my friend & assistant Bec. And she had it printed and also hung it up. The other is a canvas of Ash, when he was 5 days old. Which many of my clients have seen on the wall. But it’s part of the studio, not our “home”.

This is something that will be changed shortly, as I’m currently preparing albums, and finally, a canvas wall gallery. And yes I’ll be posting images once it’s done.

Last week a fellow child photographer, Chrissy Torney, and I did a last minute dash to take some photos to test out a temporary location. I decided to try and get photos of the boys to give to Daddy for his birthday. While the photos of Daddy with the boys didn’t QUITE go to plan, it shows them, their personality, and is very them!

Happy Birthday G!

I’ll be posting some more images very soon of this awesome location!

Miss P, 12 months – Melbourne Baby Photography

Gemma — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:03:57 +0000

I have photographed this little Miss 4 times now since she was born, and I have to say, we are not the biggest fan of the camera!! We are all smiles, then out comes the camera, it’s all over. And thankfully mum has assured me, that it’s not just my big black thing, it’s any camera!

But we did win, and got some lovely photos!

Happy first birthday Miss P!

You can also see here at 10 days, 5 months & 7 months

A day in the Garden – Melbourne Family Photography

Gemma — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:00:36 +0000

Today I was preparing an Album for a client, and realised that in the craziness that was the end of last year, this session never graced the blog! Well I’m fixing that situation right now!

This GORGEOUS family’s session was postponed a few times, due to little ones being unwell, then Mother Nature deciding it wasn’t the right time, but I think the wait was worth it as the weather on the day was just amazing!

Enjoy!

Miss C, 1 year & Mr E, 3 years – Melbourne Child Photographer

Gemma — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:41:53 +0000

I think one of the best things about my job is watching all my gorgeous little clients growing up. It’s a huge honour being invited back to document the growth and joy in children’s lives! Sessions change every time as babies get older, and the older sibblings start to remember you, and if your really lucky like I am, big brother of 3 years old even gives you flowers!

This is the 4th time I’ve photographed this family in 2 1/2 years, and I certainly hope many more times to come!

Hope you enjoy the preview Mum & Dad (and Grandma & Grandpa!)

Mr. M – 16 days old – Melbourne Newborn Photography

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:06:45 +0000

Ok this little guy was a total dream. I could have seriously photographed him all week! (and I think Mum & Dad were starting to think they were never going to be able to leave!) Just as we thought he was waking up, he’d open his eyes for a second or two and off to sleep he would go… again!

And how super gorgeous is he!?

Hope you enjoy your preview Mum & Dad!

Baby in a box & basket – Melbourne Baby Photography

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:49:02 +0000

A good thing about being unwell, I’m at home more, and able to get some training in…. Must keep baby happy in front of camera…. Must not let him be like his old brother and run away from the camera screaming…

Even if I do ruin nice photos with forgetting to clean his running nose…. oops!

MIA, website/Email drama & my boys

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:34:13 +0000

People always insist I must have the most beautiful images of my boys. Well yes, when they let me actually take their photos!! I have to admit, my youngest has been a brilliant model. But now we are on the move, we generally have to rely on a basket of some description to keep him in the one spot! Me eldest on the other hand has ALWAYS hated the camera. ALWAYS.

So of course, when they actually let me take their photo, TOGETHER it’s always a quick dash for the best light, the camera (always with a dying battery) and before the “mood” changes.

And of course, they are always in their worst possible outfits, with lunch or a snack all over their faces, and at 5pm in winter, when there is NO LIGHT.

But who’s complaining when you get these:

On a different note, I have been what may seem a little missing in action lately. I have been unwell for what seems like a month, with what was originally diagnosed as the flu, but has turned out to be a lymph node infection. All is well and I’m on the mend, and not contagious! Been difficult with two unwell boys with a cold each (which has also seemed to take weeks to finally disappear!)

One another fun note, it seems there has been some issues with my website/blog and email. Seems the site is working at the moment, however at the moment, I am unable to receive my emails. They will be downloaded once the issue with the server is fixed, however there may be a slight delay with my replies. Apologies in advance!