NJOY the moment

Time for a new look...

2008-08-16T19:57:00.002+10:00

This post is a bit late coming, but for those of you wondering where I've gone you can now find me at www.njoythemoment.com.au.
I've got be a new blog and a new website - woohoo!
Please feel free to leave me a comment over there and let me know what you think.

A peep for S & H

2008-06-29T16:26:00.003+10:00

Hey guys - thanks for letting us hang out with you last weekend. I dunno about the kids (actually, I do - Jaedon had a blast), but I certainly enjoyed myself. And I've been thinking about those chocolate mud scones all week. Mmmmmmm.
Your little lady was such a treat to photograph, with those big brown eyes and smoochable lips. I've quite a few more of her on their way, but here's just a couple for now.

Here's one of your two beautiful ladies, Stu

And I couldn't resist one of daddy with his little princess. I just love the love here.

And your littlest little man. His eyes are incredible!!

This one makes me smile each time I see it - so much fun.

Does this pass for a non-cheesy smile. I think we almost succeeded. :)

And lastly - I couldn't resist this one of N doing his 'Wallace impersonation' hehe.
Must show this one to Matt.

Come fly with me...

2008-05-30T00:05:00.002+10:00

Corny title I know. But it's late, I should be in bed, and I'm struggling to come up with anything else.
My gorgeous hubby recently celebrated a significant birthday, so his very generous, loving, beautiful wife (lol) planned a surprise hot-air balloon flight over Melbourne. Well, it would have been a surprise if our imfamous weather hadn't let us down, resulting in the trip on his actual birthday being cancelled. Boohoo. But we did get absolutely gloriously perfect weather this time around, even if a week late.
The great thing about it being almost winter down here is the sun is rising really late, so we didn't have to get up before we actually went to bed to catch the sunrise.
We met at The Hilton with 13 other eager beavers, and headed up to Northcote where we were due to leave from. Following are a few of the gazillion photos I took.

This was on the oval where we took off from, all nicely lit up for us. Or for the folk that were there when we arrived, busy bouncing away on their excercise balls and doing goodness knows what else when they could have been in bed sleeping. We at least had a decent excuse to be up. (I don't like excercise very much if you can't tell...)

This was another of the balloons taking off. There were three in total. Two from our group and one with another company.

Looking straight down. And, yes, I had the camera very tightly secured around my neck.

And looking up. Not that we did much of that. But, boy, it sure was hot when that burner was going. I think it was actually warmer 3000ft up than it was on the ground.

This is the actually city of Melbourne, for those of you not lucky enough to live here.

And for those of you not lucky enough to be married to him (ha) this is my hubby, the birthday boy, enoying a quite moment (pretending he can't hear the constant click of my camera). Hope you had a happy birthday sweetie. And I hope you remember this when my turn comes around. :)

12 days and counting...

2008-05-23T21:38:00.004+10:00

Hmmmm...I'm glad I didn't make public my intention to post at least every other day because I've been failing dismally lately. I guess I've been so caught up trying to arrange my 'official' site that this one has been a bit neglected. Plus I've been suffering from lack of inspiration.
Luckily I went to visit some good friends yesterday, and mum was nice enough to let me chase their kids around with my camera (and a BIG thankyou to the girls for indulging me too).
I love how these ones of Miss L have turned out, and am thinking they'll look great on my new site. And little sister and brother scrubbed up ok too (though will have to add D's pics when I've had a chance to finish editing). :)

And who's this little beauty...

2008-05-11T00:26:00.000+10:00

I can't believe I've lasted this long without posting a picture of our little lady.
I've been doing a 366 challenge with our kids this year, taking a photo of them both each day for the whole year. To be honest the last week or so has been a real chore. I feel like I've been taking the same photos every day, and the weather's been lousy as well. So all our lovely natural light has disappeared.
But I was really happy with today's photo of Alicia-Rae. I only took the two (this being the second), and as soon as I took this one I knew it was it. I actually posted a colour version on the 366 blog, and I'm not sure which one I prefer. I love how her eyes look in this one though. If you'd like to go check the other one out, or just have a browse through the year in the lives of our kids, click here. I really should provide a permanent link one of these days.

Lily, pretty as, well, a lily.

2008-05-08T00:39:00.000+10:00

This child would have to be one of the most beautiful little girls, apart from my own daughter that is. :)
I had so much fun chasing her around the yard with my camera, while she hid behind her fancy red ladybug umbrella, sticking her head out every now and then for a shot.
I'm certainly learning how to shoot quick with the little ones.
Can you believe she's only two. And would you just look at those lashes!

Here are 3 more of my favourite shots from my time with her - isn't she just adorable!

Something different for you (and me).

2008-05-06T10:52:00.003+10:00

Saturday night I had a wonderful opportunity to practice my 'event photography' skills.
Some good friends, Janelle and Jonathon, from Rhythm of Judah arranged a concert featuring the Sydney based acapella vocal group The Idea of North.
The stress of photographing it aside (hehe) it was one of the best concerts I've been to in a very long time.
If you ever have the chance to check this group out, jump at it. Not only were they amazing vocally, but were brilliant entertainers as well.
Seriously, they had me in awe one moment and stitches the next. Not good when you're trying to hold a camera still enough with the low light to get a decent exposure. :)

Here's the wonderful team.

Isn't He Beautiful....

2008-05-02T21:53:00.003+10:00

I think there's a song in that somewhere. :)
What a truly beautiful little boy this one is.
And isn't it great that you can get away with calling a boy beautiful at this age.
He was asleep when his mum brought him around for the photos, and after a quick feed he promptly fell asleep again, and lay there while I went crazy with the camera (and trust me, I did).
Please tell me they all come like this. :)

Miss Matilda

2008-04-22T22:54:00.005+10:00

If you know Matilda you'll be surprised to see her this way. Devoid of dirt smudges, and hair that looks reasonably neat. :)
Totally unlike her, but her all the same.
She's as pretty as any young girl I know, but plays like the best of boys. She knows how to have fun, and that's what life's all about.
I'm sure she's going to make the most out of her life - she's already doing a fine job of it. :)

Oh, this is my neice by the way. We all met up in the city over the weekend. I never go ANYWHERE without my camera, though I'm trying to convince myself I can survive without it, so I just had to whip it out for a quick snap. We'd escaped the crowds of the festival we'd gone in to see, to hang out at a nearby park. Twas much more fun for everyone.

What a beautiful place to be.

2008-04-18T23:06:00.005+10:00

Binnak Park, 4:30 in the afternoon, the sun slowly setting.

It's been a while since I've taken a photograph of something that will actually stay still for me. :)

And speaking of staying still... my little guy actually managed to sit in one position long enough, while at the park, for me to get a nice shot. It's a hard task these days.

The world is my urinal.

2008-04-16T21:51:00.004+10:00

Ok - odd name for a title, but hubby reckons it looks like our little fella's relieving himself. :)
In actual fact I think he was just trying to hide his nutella sandwich from his sister, who'd already stolen a good sized piece while he was off chasing the pigeons.
:)

So teeny-weeny, and so beautiful.

2008-04-15T22:48:00.004+10:00

I *almost* got clucky taking these pics - but I'm wise enough to know better.
I like my sleep too much. :)
Anyway, I'm perfectly happy photographing other people's newborns for a while, and precious little A is no exception.
We managed to sneak in a few shots between naps - and a few of big brother, just so he didn't feel left out.

I have to add here that big brother has the most amazing eyes. So clear and pure. They're beautiful, and sure to wow a few ladies down the track.

Thanks Nance for indugling my 'need' to photograph your beautiful little girl. Whenever you feel the need for some more pics - you know where to find me. :)

Way cuter than Yoda

2008-04-12T08:59:00.000+10:00

Don't worry - the title is just a reference to his dad (lovingly) commenting that baby C has ears like Yoda (he's a HUGE Star Wars fan).
I was too busy looking at his beautiful eyes anyway to notice his ears. :)
What a gorgeous little boy.

The Perfect Recipe

2008-04-07T22:45:00.003+10:00

She's the MOST beautiful little girl. Her mum is an Aussie, her dad from the Phillipines - and little G is the result. Isn't she stunning!
It really was such a joy photographing her.