Reynolds Family - Brisbane Family Photographer

Winter had certainly arrived for this shoot! It was the first really cold day of the season with gusty winds to boot!

7 year old Isaac and his 5 year old sister Sylvie were both pumped about the photo shoot until I asked Isaac to take off his watch and his face fell into a panic. He was ok once he realised it was only for the photos and he could put it back on again soon.

Thankfully we had scheduled this session at the studio to make use of our expansive gardens where we are tucked away in a sheltered hillside with beautiful golden afternoon light filtering through the trees.

We started the shoot in one of my favourite spots, the stone steps just outside the studio door. Kids love these steps as they look like they lead to an adventure! Some kids think of fairy gardens and others think of bug hunting, but either way they are a popular spot for everyone.

Next we headed out to another spot nearby where we have some beautiful dark green shrubs growing and a big log which makes for the perfect little seat!  I love the deep velvety tones in this area, and they make for beautiful black and white photos here too.

We worked our way to the top of the hill and the sun was sparkling through the tree tops as Sylvie enjoyed a shoulder ride with her Dad. Isaac and his mum shared a nice little hug before we moved on down the slopey grounds to the spacious lawn at the bottom of the hill.

The kids were desperate to run down the hill but in the interest of keeping their clothes grass-stain-free we called in the fun police to make them walk. Once we were at the bottom however, it was a free for all!

Isaac and Sylvie loved racing around the grass, literally running circles around mum and dad before zooming in for a big squishy hug.

The light down here at this time of day is just divine, a golden glow enveloping the family in the last light of day.

With the kids breathless from running and the light dropping below the horizon we finished up the day just as the temperature was dropping to sub zero, or 7 degrees as non-queensladers would call it.

Isaac was stoked to get his watch back on his wrist so soon!

Baby Aiden - Brisbane Newborn Photographer

It was late afternoon when I got the phone call from this family that they were looking for a photographer for their two week old baby boy. Luckily for them, I keep wiggle room in my diary for early and late arrivals and just happened to have a session available the very next morning - so we booked it in!

Little Aiden was snuggled in his car seat as they arrived with his Nanna joining them. I quickly wrapped him up for family photos and we did a lovely generation photo too.

Next up was "classic portrait" a very simple, clear photo of Aiden laying on the beanbag, before adding in a few little things such as teddies and an adorable teddy bear bonnet. We all gushed at how sweet he looked in this photo, his Nan particularly taken with the cute little man.

For something different, we decided on an earthy brown image next. We discussed a few of the props and textures I had in studio, until Aiden's mum Grace requested some leaves and I said "Oh yes! I have loads of those!" So I quickly nipped out to our garden and collected a bag of leaves and twigs together, laid them out on a dark brown backdrop and designed this super adorable earthy autumn image.

For a change of colour we moved to silvery grey for the next set, and just check out this gorgeous big smile Aiden gave me!

I had a bit of fun in photoshop with this setup, creating the heart shaped background from my circular poser.

As we gently unwrapped him, Aiden started stirring and waking, so it was time for a drinks break and a change of set for the final one of the day.

Flow posing on the bean bag is fun, quick and timelessly beautiufl. When babies are asleep.

When they are awake, its a bit of a dud.

Aiden... was awake.

So we spent quite some time settling him back into a soft soothed sleep, white noise, heat, patting, stroking. and snuggling all coming in to play at this point. I always think how funny these moments are when we have 3 or 4 adults all standing around staring a newborn baby urging them to go to sleep!

Soon enough Aiden did drop off into a lovely deep sleep and we shot through he posing in no time flat. He managed to stay sleeping throughout every single pose, which meant we captured all the beautiful relaxed photos that his parents had hoped for.

With the photo session wrapped up Aiden snuggled into his car seat again ready for the ride home. His parents were so doting and wonderful with him, he is very clearly their absolute pride and joy.

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Jasper and Coraline - Brisbane Children's Photographer

I was so excited to meet two year old Jasper and his big sister Coraline, they were coming to the studio for portraits and I love working with children in my studio space.

We decided to do three sets of different colours for their gallery. First up was a brown set and I had a beautiufl fluffy brown flokati on the floor. Coraline was having her hair done and so Jasper was first up in front of hte camera.

As we sat him onto the little set, he immediately jumped back off again, it seemed he was not keen on the feel of the flokati.

So a quick set change by removing the rug and just going with wooden board, but he was too interested in everything in the room and wouldn't stay put.

So I pulled out my trump card and brought in my vintage trike for some photos and BINGO! He was quite happy sitting on the trike, playing with the handle bars and pedals, giggling and smiling his brilliant smile!

Coraline came in next, quiet and sweet as a princess. She was so good at posing and listening to my directions to capture some beautiful images and her photos were clicked off in no time.

Next we brought Jasper back for some sibling photos, but the wiggles were strong in him and it made it hard to capture a sweet image together. So in stead we lay the kids down for a snuggle and a tickle and just like that we had some very sweet sibling photos.

The white background was next, and with all the light flooding around Coraline had a lovely twirly dance in the studio, then Jasper joined her but instead of dancing he was strutting his stuff and it was glorious!

Lastly we headed to the garden, just outside the studio. We have a beautiful large estate of gardens with purpose designed spots specifically created for photos at any time of the day. This means I can offer the unique photographic experience of a studio and outdoor session in the one location.

The kids loved the garden and their photos were clicked and finished in no time then it was off to enjoy the rest of the lovely weekend ahead!

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