I had the opportunity today to take some family snaps for a photog friend of mine.  She travelled with her family all the way from Wagga Wagga (2 1/2 hours away) for the event.  I felt privelged that she wanted me to take her family pictures.  It’s always such an honour when asked by another photog to photograph them.  We had a great time at the park today.  I almost got every shot I wanted to get except for a headshot of her oldest son.  He was not having it.  I guess that’s what happens when you’re a kid of a photog…you get sick of the camera being in your face all the time…LOL  Oh well, at least I caught him in the family snap!  Luckily her youngest smiled sweetly for me on his own.  What a cutie.  Here are a few from today.

Isn’t she gorgeous?

Thanks for today Jodie.  I hope you like them!  I’ll let you know about the rest soon.

~Shanna

We made it to Canberra!  We are officially moved into our new house.  No more boxes to unpack.  All I have left to do is organise the studio and then I’m all set!  Yippee!  I love Canberra so far.  The climate is perfect.  I can actually open the windows in my house to get some fresh air blowing through the place.  Love that! 

Christmas was great.  This was the first time we have spent Christmas alone as a family.  The kids had a great time and it was fun to see them opening presents and playing with their toys.  Christmas is way more fun with kids.  : )

I’m lucky to have been able to take the past month off.  I was a bit overworked before we left Darwin but I loved every minute of it.  I still have a few orders to wrap up and then I’m free to start shooting in Canberra.  I’m looking forward to meeting new people and I can’t wait to see what 2010 has in store for me!  Stay tuned!

In the meantime, I thought I would take a look back at 2009.  I worked my butt off this year!  So many wonderful clients and so many beautiful pictures to choose from.  I had a hard time deciding!  Anyway, without further adieu…here are my top ten fave pics from 2009…enjoy!

Love this shot of my nephew from when we were in Denver in August.  (Pretween)

My favourite hanging baby shot from 2009.  Such a cute expression!  (Beautiful Baby)

One of my favourite maternity shots.  Just love the lines and colours in this.  (More Baby Bumps)

Loved photographing this couple.  They were such good models!  (Engaged! – Part 1 & Part 2)

Love this maternity shot.  She had perfect curves!  (Curvaceous)

Love the joy in this one.  : )  (Twinnies)

Love the scenery and the way the wind is blowing her dress.  (Mother Earth)

Such a special picture.  I just love it.  (Beautiful Baby)

One of my fave beach shots from Darwin.  They are too cute!  (Sunrise)

 This is my fave sunset shot from Darwin.  (Army Couple)

I am now accepting bookings for Canberra for 2010.  If you have an inquiry or wish to make a booking, please email me at shanna@joliejones.com.au .  I can’t wait to meet you Canberra!

~Shanna

We’re getting close to lift off date!  The movers will be here next week to pack up our house and start moving it all to Canberra!  Eek!  I have SOOOO much to do before we leave and I’m a bit freaked out!  I’ve got some editing to get done…LAUNDRY…two client orders to finish up…LAUNDRY…three photoshoots on the weekend…LAUNDRY…three sneak peeks to get up on the weekend…LAUNDRY…three galleries to try and get uploaded before we leave…LAUNDRY…cleaning the house…LAUNDRY…packing our suitcases…Oh, and did I mention LAUNDRY????!!!  Anyone want to come over and do my laundry?…LOL 

Before I get going on all of that, I took the kids to our last mum’s group in Darwin today before we leave.  It was a bit sad saying goodbye to all the kids and mums that we have gotten to know so well over the past two and a half years.  Whilst we were there we had a little dip in the pool to cool off.  Jolie loves swimming.  (Sidebar:  Did I ever mention that I was a lifeguard/swimming teacher back in the day for a few years?  LOL)  I took a few snaps while we were there to remember our last time together.  Here are a couple of Jolie:

Yes, I forgot her swimmers, so she was going it bogan style in her nappy… ha ha  Anyway, time to clean the house!  Stay tuned for the sneak peeks from my last three sessions in Darwin!

~Shanna

I had some more boys in the studio today.  I love being able to shoot boys.  I get my share of girly stuff all the time with Jolie and Jemma.  ; )  Today I shot with a bright white background and a shiny floor.  I haven’t done bright white in ages.  I felt a little rusty!  I might use the studio tomorrow to do a couple of birthday related pictures with Jemma while it’s still set up with the white background.  Stay tuned for that!  In the meantime, here are a few pictures from today’s session:

We did a couple outside on the grass while we were at it too.  : )

Thanks for today Jenn!  I’m a bit sad this will be our last photoshoot together! : (  I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek.  I’ll let you know when your private gallery is up.  : )

~Shanna

I was cracking myself up laughing when I was previewing these photos on the computer from Saturday.  I just had to share these too.  : )

You have quite the comedian there Jodie…LOL  Enjoy!

~Shanna