My Dad ♥

Just when you think things are looking brighter, a devastating blow.
Apparently someone, somewhere, decided my beautiful Dad's time was up.
Once again, they were horribly wrong.
Last Thursday began life without my Dad.
I can't begin to explain the feelings that I have been feeling.
It is so surreal, yet so real.
I feel numb and lonely.
Like a piece of my heart has gone.
Life has changed.
I feel ripped off.
I love you so much Daddy ~ wish you were around for a lot longer, but I promise to try to savour the memories and celebrate your life. Thank you for everything. May you enjoy being with your beautiful brothers and loving parents once again ♥

To my clients, please forgive me if your orders take longer to get to you or if I do not respond to your emails promptly.

Sweet Miss F ♥ GOLD COAST PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

Yesterday I had a studio session with a gorgeous friend and her equally gorgeous little princess. Sweet sixteen months is such a busy little age to photograph!! I sure got my work-out ;) and am happy to deliver some beautiful portraits of a beautiful little girl.

I hope you enjoy H & G!! It was so lovely to catch up ♥ Please leave a comment by clicking on the link below and feel free to share the link with friends and family xxx

A beautiful day ♥

Today has been a wonderful day for me... One of those days I am extra thankful for all that I have in my life. It may have something to do with the fact that I had my first full night's sleep in weeks!!!!! yahoooooo!!!!! or something to do with the inspiring video Ainslie posted on Facebook today? You seriously need to click on this link ~ it will take you to Nic Vujicic's video 'Never Gave Up' on YouTube ~ turn up the volume and be inspired by this incredible individual.

Probably a combination. I feel so blessed for my life and those in it. I seriously am married to an amazing man.... he is the doer of all doers! Last week I mentioned I would like a new shelf in the studio {that he built! of course} and the next day he was installing it! He is a beautiful Daddy and a beautiful person and is the L♥Ve of my life. Whatever did I do to deserve him? ♥ And to think that I am doing a job that I adore, working from home and raising my family? Sometimes I need to pinch myself.

Enough of my happy rant :) We shed enough tears for Kosta last week so I knew this week would be brighter.

Also in the studio I have a new display, for my gorgeous new shelf! I discovered Kristy and Alex whilst shopping online {shhhhhhhhhh!!!} ~ they are 2 talented women, living on cattle properties, homeschooling their children and still finding time to create divine accessories for their business. You can visit their blog at AnK Bowtique ~ their designs are absolutely delicious and are available for sale in ther studio, so make sure you check it out next time you visit. Of course Belle already has some special pieces and Chloe couldn't go without either!!! But there are plenty left and they would make a gorgeous gift for any little girl.

Wrapping up this post with some photos ~ shock!!!! Enjoy x

My girl, modelling a divine singlet from AnK...





My Prince with a serious Belle...


The new display for AnK...

Farewell Kosta :(

It has been a sad old week for our family ~ on Tuesday we had to have our gorgeous Staffy 'Kosta' put to sleep. His poor little body was full of tumors and it was time for him to be at peace. To say it has been hard is an understatement. He was such a part of this family ~ our first 'baby' really. Jay has never cried so much in his whole 8 years... he is our sensitive little babe, takes after me in that department!! Chloe was strong until the final final goodbye and we all blubbered the whole way home. Hate seeing Glenny so sad too :( And there will be constant reminders which will set off the tears all over again.

I took some snaps of our last time with him ~ in the chaos of rushing out of the house to the vet, I grabbed my big camera but didn't check the batteries which were flat. Luckily I took my little SLR too... so, no portraits here ~ on-camera-flash in all it's glory, but still, memories that we will cherish forever. And a storyboard from some shots of Kos in the studio in December.

Bye Kossie :( We love you. Thanks for the memories xoxoxoxoxoxox

Sweet Expectations ♥ GOLD COAST MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER

Yesterday I had a studio session with a life-long family friend who is due to have her first little bubs at the end of April. K, you look just beautiful ~ though it still spins me out a bit that you 'little girls' are having babies!!!! When did we all get so grown up?? ♥

I hope you love your images & I cannot wait to meet Master S!!! xxx

The exquisite Miss M ♥ GOLD COAST NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER ♥

Today the lovely Nat & Crossy brought their precious little bundle for a session in the studio. Without a doubt, newborns are one of my very favourite subjects. Meet Miss M ♥ 2 weeks old, but 1 week off being born ~ she arrived 3 weeks early ~ if that makes sense ;) She was perfect for me the entire session.

M is exquisite, but then again Mum & Dad are both gorgeous, so she had good odds!! It is hard to believe Nat has ever been pregnant ~ she looks absolutely incredible!!!! Wow Wow AND Wow :)

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Look at these perfect little bubba wrinkles!!!




The beautiful new family...



and one of my many favourites...

Little Cherubs ♥ GOLD COAST PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER ♥

Yesterday I had a studio session with some gorgeous little cherubs. The eldest two ~ blonde hair, blue eyed and little number 3 inheriting his Mum's beautiful olive skin and big brown eyes. A bit like my 3, but in reverse! Rochelle and I have known eachother since grade 1 ~ yes, that would be about 27 years!!!!!! so it was lovely to catch up.

So I finally had a little boy bub to model my little vintage overalls that have been on my prop shelf for months and I got some Gorgeous shots!!! Thanks Rochelle for being open to my idea ;)
and thanks kids for being the gorgeous kids that you are!

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And.... just one more! How cute is this expression??? Divine ♥