Baby Photography with Oscar

I love photographing babies! And after a few sessions with active toddlers you soon forget how simple things were before they got that active!
 I thrive on the energy of an active child shoot, but had not thought about the calmness of a pre-crawling baby shoot. Oscar was a particularly clam baby in fact, starting out with a wee snack from Mum he was ready to go.

A little bit of tummy time :)
Look at those big blue eyes pop! taking in the world and melting hearts.
A little shoot like this takes less than an hour too that includes a couple of wardrobe changes as well :)

This shoot with Oscar inspired me to work on something new and exciting for baby and new born  photography and hopefully it will be all ready in just a month or two. Feelin; excited!

Christchurch photography session with Grace

Wee Grace, a fun loving preschool kid, this was what we photographers like to call a 'mini' session 20 minutes max is all it takes and even a very busy preschool child  pauses long enough for just that moment.
We decided to do the photos around Grace's home, it's where she feels comfortable and relaxed, we played and chatted and took some great relaxed portraits, and Grace had a good time too!!

I love the connection you make with subject and camera, I love those moments of joy that comes from these quick wee sessions, you can see how relaxed we both are and there is a wonderful connection that at times can take your breath away. The wow factor that makes you as the photographer whisper to yourself, this is why I do this, moments of joy and expression to treasure forever, giving families lasting memories they will proudly display and keep, I find myself only wanting to give people the best for their family photography, mainly because I expect this of myself when photographing my own family, and I will keep going until I know I HAVE IT!!!
It is a special treat to be invited into peoples lives for a day, and to record that life in a way that is familiar to them and best represents them. I'm not saying that it is easy, because it really isn't I guess even when you have a natural 'eye' for it, I find myself pressuring myself for the best I can do everytime, mainly because I want to give people the very best and who would settle for less?
I think Child Photography can be amongst the most rewarding, they are not yet at this young age worried or conscious of their image, they do like a wee look on the LCD display however which usually gets a wee giggle and encourages them to do more photos.
I always indulge the children in their photo sessions with letting them decide on some poses, it helps get them into the session and also lets them have the sense of control over  the session, also sometimes we play you chose something then I choose something, Grace decided it would be quite good to hug trees :)

Thanks it was a great wee session!

Mummy LOVE

What a great time we all had on this shoot in Hagely Park here in Christchurch, a warm early Autumn day with great light and colours for family photography.
Mothers Day is coming up! and these guys were showing a lot of 'Mummy love' you could see the closeness and feel the love and there is nothing quite like 'Mummy love' getting Mummy hugs or a kiss on a hurt. The warmth and safe feeling you get from your mothers embrace and watching these guys all interact was a real treat for me and getting to capture it was amazing!

Mum soon became the prop for this family photography session as no one wanted to lay on the ground, but were more than happy to be supported and cushioned by their Mum, who I must say was more than happy to play portable seat for the day :) and what a fantastic prop She made and how apt after all we are here to support and prop the little ones up every now and then :)

There were lots of cuddles and kisses on this sweet wee Autumn day and Mum made the best seat in the house or should I say park.
This is a special bond and it's always a delight to see the closeness and richness of family, thanks for a great day guys and for sharing your love
xxx