Spring in the Gardens - Brisbane Family Photographer

When this family sent me photos of the girls dresses they were going to be wearing for their session I knew right away we were going to have a really pretty shoot on our hands! I love photographing families and as a mum of two girls I love capturing the bond of sisters. 

These girls were total models. Lara is 11 and so at ease in front of the camera, she was also great at giving her little sisters tickles and cuddles to help encourage more smiles. Eleanor was just adorable to photograph with her beautiful full cheeks and sparking blue eyes, and miss Matilda, the youngest member of the family was fun and fiery with her adorable blonde curls! 

Their mum and dad were so chilled out with the girls, they just let them be themselves and I was able to really capture each of the girls personalities during our session. 

It was a bit tricky at first - the Mt Coot-tha Botanic gardens are always popular on weekends - and especially on a weekend as beautiful as this one was. It was a complete coincidence that they even knew one of the wedding parties that was there! It was Eleanor's kindy teacher, which must have been a real treat for the girls to see someone they know so well on such a special day. 

By the time we made our way to the lake, the sun was dropping and we captured some beautiful sun-burst photos. The girls started squealing with delight at all the wildlife in the lake - fluffy little baby chicks swimming with their mums, kissing turtles (yes really!) and even the resident eel popped up to say hello. 

We had such a nice time we photographed til sunset, using up every last smile that the girls had brought with them! It was one of the most lovely afternoons out at the park and I could tell they all enjoyed the time together as much as I enjoyed capturing it for them. 

Oh, and I heard a rumour that they were going to stop by Baskin Robins on the way home, which sounded like a REALLY good way to end a weekend! 

 

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Extended Family Session - Brisbane Family Photographer

I arrived at this location in Bunya for the first time on the day of the session. This is a beautiful local spot just ten minutes from where I live. I have heard a lot about how great a spot this is but I had never been out there, and OH MY GOSH!!! I have been missing out!! 

It has to be one of the most picturesque spots I have come across in a long time, and absolutely one of my new favourites to photograph in north Brisbane. 

Its the kind of location that inspires a photographer, I can't wait to go back and photograph different spots around this area.

The river flows by so peacefully, barely a current. Dogs are enjoying some fun with their owners, bushwalkers enjoying the late afternoon and even some paddle boarders around too. Funny story... Ill get to that shortly. 

So when this large family all arrived I was so excited to get started. This was an extended family session with Grandparents, adult children and two young children, and it was awesome. 

I start my sessions by showing off my print products and filling in paperwork, and as this was going on I noticed that they had brought along a late afternoon picnic to enjoy during the shoot - and I thought "These are my people!" 

We kicked off with the youngest, 2 and 4 year old siblings Lachlan and Charlotte. Lachlan was in the mood for a lot of cuddles this afternoon, which was fine because cuddly photos are always adorable. It got a bit tricky when we tried to switch out cuddles with Dad for cuddles with Grandad but we got there in the end. 

Next was couple shots, and these couples were all so different! Grandma and Grandad were up first, and I had been given a heads up that Robert was not a big fan of photos, and sure enough, he wasn't comfortable at first. But by the end of the day we had so many gorgeous, natural photos of this beautiful couple with their amazing family. 

Angela and Liam tried to get a moment without the kids for their couple photo, and that didnt go down to well! 

Everyone had a bit of a laugh when it was Michael and Brookes turn, joking that this was great practice for the wedding photos! I dont think there is a wedding on the cards yet, but its not a family get-together without a bit of ribbing each other is it? 

Then Fran and Natalie stole the show. I dont know if I have ever come across a couple so obviously in love. They were giggly, cuddly and the joy and love just shone from them like a beacon. It made me so warm and fuzzy to be around them.

I like to get some variety in the session by changing locations at least once so after we had some beautiful bushland photos we moved to the riverside for part two of the session. 

I had grouped everyone together again for the second big group photo and as I started shooting the kids were distracted by a young man with a paddle board behind me. He put his board in the water, and jumped on. Moments later he had capsized, fully clothed into the river! The whole family were in hysterics at the poor guy, who was waist deep in the river and laughter as well, but must have been a bit embarrassed by the whole thing as he quickly abandoned his plan of a paddle. 

The sun was getting low, the children wanting to play and the picnic was starting to become too irresistible so we finished with a lovely "slow walk" through yet another picturesque spot. The cakes were uncovered and shared, sand toys appeared and as I walked back to my car I could hear the ribbing, laughing and joking continuing behind me. 

Family is the best. 

 

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