Behind the Lens

Due to bad weather, crazy schedules, selling my house etc I have not done a lot of photography the past 2 months. Yesterday I got back behind the lens and here are some favorites. I do have some pretty cute subjects and some great backdrops. These were taken at Eastern Beach here in Geelong.





Hoping for many more over the holidays.

More breathtaking photos

words can not express how breathtaking these photos are. Simon Filip is only 19 years old and been taking photos for 2 years. They are so dreamy and magical. What amazing memories to have to celebrate an engagement. The tent is just divine.



to see more photos take a look here

Beautiful Childrens Photography

Most of my regular readers and friends know how much I love photography and photographing my children. Its capturing a moment in time and is a record of theirs an our existence. I love natural photos which is why I love the childrens shots by Adrienne from pixel tree Not all of us have the time, the 'eye' or the right camera to make magic happen and thats where Adrienne comes in.

After many years working as a multimedia producer, Adrienne Campbell decided to put down her mouse and start a family. But after her first baby arrived, she couldn't put down her camera. Eventually members of her mother's group asked her to take photos of their little ones too, and before she knew it, pixel tree had been born. Adrienne prefers to take photos of babies, children and families in the most comfortable environment possible... their own homes. She believes the most precious memories are made out of everyday-ness. There is no studio, no lights, no make-up. She would rather photograph children playing with mud pies under the apple tree, Vegemite faces and drooling babies. Adrienne believes a great photo album is filled with favourite dolls and boisterous dogs. To view a sample of her work, take a look at her site

Not only is Adrienne a fantastic photographer but also the person who designed by gorgeous and much commented on Piccadilly Logo. She took my simple hand drawings and turned them into something beautiful.

This next picture is my adorable cousin Poppy.





Make sure you stop by on the 1st of August and see Adriennes beautiful work. Adrienne will be offering on the spot photo sessions on the day and you can even take the pictures away with you the same day. The cost will be $25 for one 5x7 or two for $40. Sounds like a great deal to me.

Do you think you take enough photos of your children? Are you in your photos? Thats probably my biggest complaint, its like I dont exist in photos which is why I would love a photo shoot done.

Face your Pockets

I love this project which I found through a site I reguarly visit called Photojojo. There are so many cool things in their shop that are on my enermous wish list.

Remember the old days of copying body parts on the photocopier? Well this is the modern version, you scan what is in your bag or pocket and your face. I love the idea. I am a digital scrapbooker which I do because I love to document life for myself, my children and future generations. My Dad passed away in December from cancer, he was a fantastic photographer and I have inherited all his photos. There are ones from the 1800's with nothing on them. No name, dates, places, nothing. It's very sad that I know nothing about my family ancestors. I would love to know quirky things like what they carried in their pocket/bag.

So here is my take.



My vintage make up bag
Keys
Jan and Roger Peg Dolls made by my son
iphone playing Sarah Maclachlans new CD
Card from restaurant
My business card
My daughters flower hair clip and a bangle
Pen
Lip Stain
...and me

If you feel like having a go, send me a link to yours.

I won a great prize

Even I get to win a fantastic prize. I have been an avid follower of Ali Edwards and have entered her awesome weekly competitions for about 2 years and have never come close. She had a huge giveaway for her Week In the Life project and I won the best prize, if I could have picked one that would have been it.

I have won a spot in Willette Designs Find The Joy Photography ecourse



So excited!!!!

I love taking photos of my children and am looking forward to improving. Here is a favourite I took on the weekend of one my my girls.