The many faces of Theo...... {Brisbane Family Photographer}

I had so much fun at this recent session. Considering it was booked as a 30min Mini Session you can tell how much fun we were having when I was still clicking away an hour later! More on the actual session with Theo and his beautiful Mum later, for now I just wanted to share a (small) collection of the many faces of Theo that I was treated to during our afternoon together.

Such a character :)

In seven short months..... {Brisbane Family Photographer}

......they can go from this:

 to this (yet still keep that super cute frown!):

I caught up with Miss Mia and her family again recently and this time they were joined by Mia's Grandparents visiting all the way from Wales. As anyone with family overseas knows, it is such a special time to have those who are usually so far away close by and developing a relationship with your child. It was also nice to hear that Mia's Grandparents next visit, early next year, will be a more permanent one. Mia is such a placid happy girl so it came as a surprise to hear that she has already been kicked out of her first school....sleep school! Thankfully and much to her parents delight she is now sleeping much better and we know what a difference that makes to both the child AND the parents of a non-sleeping child! Thank you for a lovely afternoon, I am already looking forward to the next installment...

Underbelly Razor Cast Party {Corporate Event Photographer}

A few weeks back I was an official photographer at the 4BC/Channel 9 Underbelly Razor Cast Party at the Treasury Casino. My main brief was to look as 1920'ish as possible so my 5D was disguised into an 'olden day' camera complete with black cloth over the tripod and there were curls a plenty with my hair - something quite different for me!

It was a great night with cast members happily mingling with the crowd during the night and brave men lining up to have their faces shaved with a cut throat razor. Here are just a few snaps from the night, more can be found on my website. Oh and if you didn't catch the current series of Underbelly, (it was a cracker!), you can view them here.

Oh and just in case you are interested in what both my camera and myself would look like if we time travelled back into the 1920's.....here is a rough idea ;)

Authentic enough?

An afternoon by the River {Brisbane Family Photographer}

I had the pleasure of spending some time with Venessa and her family on a recent Saturday afternoon. We met at a location by the Brisbane River where Venessa and her Husband were married 7 years ago. Not only have they been blessed with 7 years of marriage they are also blessed with the most beautiful daughter, Ella. She is simply the cutest little creature with the most adorable little voice. Spending time with her made me miss that age in children. The age where they are old enough to walk about and communicate their needs to some degree but young enough to find HUGE excitement in a boat going past, seeing a dog run by or simply collecting leaves. Made me realise how often we overlook and forget to enjoy the simple things in life. Anyway, I digress! 

Here are some of my favorites from our session. Apart from the fact it was blowing a gale that day (seriously windy!), it was a lovely afternoon. My own family met up with us at the end of the session and I'm pretty sure Lachlan could have taken Ella home! Actually he was a perfect little assistant as Ella just kept looking at him with a huge grin on her face at a time during the session where most 17mth olds are getting cranky from having to have a camera in front of them for too long. Must remember to book him in for future sessions ;)

Picture Perfect {Brisbane Family Photographer)

I spent a lovely afternoon with this beautiful family yesterday. Still to sort through the rest of the images however I couldn't wait to share these two from our time together. How cute is little Ella?

Fun, Fresh & Festive - Pre Christmas Sessons {Get in Quick!}

Christmas is coming quicker than you think! 

Book in for your 30min Pre Christmas Session now!

Perfect for:

• Christmas Card Imagery
• E Cards
• Christmas Gifts for the Family & Friends
• Last minute updating of Family Portraits (Sessions don't HAVE to be Christmas themed!)

Sessions details:

• 30min sessions jam packed with festive fun! Perfect length to enable you to fit them in after School and/or Work mid week along with weekends.
• Use your own Christmas props or I can bring some along.
• Receive 8 images in high resolution format on disk to print or distribute at your leisure.
• For each person you send to Splash Photography on Facebook you will receive an additional image FREE when that person 'Likes' the page and mentions you sent them.
• Sessions must be booked and deposit paid no later than 15th November and all sessions must be held prior to 11th December.
• All this for just $110 - that's just $13.75 per image! Less if you refer someone to the Splash Photography page :)
• Availability is limited so get in quick. 
• Email: info@splashphotography.com.au to book your place.

Kara & Andrew's Surprise Wedding {Brisbane Wedding Photographer}

Never before have I been to a wedding where the Bride & Groom (and the rest of the family) are so relaxed throughout the entire day..... until I met Kara & Andrew. After 8 years together they were married last month aboard a 76ft yacht off the Gold Coast. Now even though the day, location and boat plans all had hiccups and last minutes changes Kara & Andrew were as calm as they could be, realising as many of us don't on their 'big' day, that the little details don't matter. All that matters is that they were doing things their way, stress free and with their nearest and dearest.

Their nearest and dearest were the only ones who knew they were getting married that day, the rest of their family and friends were preparing for their Engagement Party at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron later that night (coincidentally the Marriage Celebrant and myself also had our Wedding Receptions here!).

After a week of nothing but rain, the clouds cleared and the Gold Coast put on a beautiful day, a perfect day to be out on a boat. After a cruise around the Spit the anchor was dropped and the ceremony began. Even at this time there were no sign of nerves or stress from either Kara or Andrew. Following a simple but touching ceremony the official announcement was made and sealed with a kiss that knocked the brides veil off - literally. An impromptu 'high five' finished off the occasion and everyone settled down to enjoy the cruise around the Gold Coast canals for the next few hours. Once docked back at the Marina everyone headed back to Brisbane where Kara & Andrew surprised their Engagement Party guests with the news that they were actually already married! A big surprise for even the most skeptic of guests who were predicting they were getting married that night.....

I left them later than night as the party was well into way and all I can say is what a way to get married! Calm, stress free, relaxed, perfect. Congratulations Kara & Andrew, wishing you all the very best in the years to come.

Venue: Circa Spirit Luxury Cruises & Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

Civil Celebrant: Lisa Blackmore - I-Do Weddings