The Bird Family

This lovely family are good friends of mine.
 And so, in a weird Photographer initiated sense... every time I pop in, I find myself daydreaming about their extremely photogenic driveway. 

Many a mental note has been made of the ideas which pop into my head upon simply glimpsing the scene 

or catching the sunlight at a specific angle. 

But seriously, long rows of pine trees with the sunlight peeping through the branches.

 Ahhh so beautiful!

I know, I know, I know...  

I am a bit weird like that...

 But then again I am sure my photographer friends are nodding their heads in mutual agreement right now.

Yes?

Just imagine my excitement at finally being able to create some family memories on it! 

Connor - 5 days

  

Little Mr Connor... 5 days new!

Such an adorable bundle of cuteness!

He was super snuggly, determined to stay wide-awake and had the cutest little case of sneezes.

I could have cuddled him alllllllll day long!

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A little boy

An angel with dirt on his face

Sweetness with scrapped knees

Hope with a frog in his pocket

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Ginny's Graduation

This beautiful girl is amazing in so many ways. 

Anyone who knows her will tell you she is sweet, stunning and has a crazy sense of humor.

Congratulations on your graduation Ginny!

~ Do not go where the path may lead; Go instead where there is no path and make your own ~

Nicole and Lachlan

~ Love is sweet ~ 

 Lachlan and Nicole traveled all the way from Toowoomba for this romantic beach session.

Although the clouds loomed ominously for most of the afternoon, they held their breath just long enough for us to capture these gorgeous memories.

 (Of course, they eventually got sick of waiting and drenched us on the mad dash back to shelter)

None the less, many giggles, sweet looks and adorable moments were had.

 Here is a little sneak peek.

Our built in cameras...

 

There is a saying that a camera teaches you how you should see without a camera. 

I know for myself as a photographer that even when I'm not peering down a lens, I find myself zeroing in on little things around me. 

Focusing on the small but beautiful moments and the delicate handiwork that is on display all around us everyday. Many a time I have spotted the perfect photo begging to be captured... a beautiful sunset perfectly framed in between a canopy of trees, a teeny tiny bug peering up at me, a glance shared by two people in love, a mother kissing her child's sadness away. Of course, it is often at times like this that I don't have my camera handy; or by the time I scrabble desperately to fetch it, the moment is gone.

If only our eyes could take photographs!

 Oh just imagine all the glorious memories we could make and relive over and over and over. Not to mention the freedom without 10kg of gear swinging on our shoulders. SIGH! Alas, a girl can only dream. 

I have to say though, its probably a  good thing considering the intimate relationship I have with my camera even now. I would probably be constantly snapping photos, just as oblivious to the world around me as I am now with my nose pressed against my camera. At least my friends would get a good laugh out of the many times I would run into poles. 

Sometimes I have to remind myself of the importance to untangle myself from the camera straps and force myself to walk away. 

Slowly. 

One step at a time. 

The thing is, the world keeps on going around us while we are setting up and taking a photo, and as precious as the memories being captured in-camera are, there are also precious moments happening around us that want to miss out on either. 

Here's a few recent snapshots taken through my secondary set of eyes. 

 

                             Would you believe that this ^ ^^ is actually a grain of salt? Yep amazing!