I finally convinced one of my clients to have their session near sunrise today.  I’m so glad I did.  The light is so much softer at that time.  Not to mention, it’s not as hot here in Darwin in the morning.  I had a great time playing on the beach taking pictures.  Here are a few from today’s session:

Thanks for waking up so early today Jodie!  I hope you like what you see so far.  I have a bunch of fun ones of Wil I am going to edit tomorrow and post on my blog as well.  I was cracking myself up laughing at his funny faces.  Stay tuned!

~Shanna

You read that right…it says CANBERRA newborn photographer.  It was made official yesterday.  My husband got a promotion at work and we are being transferred to Canberra!  We are excited to begin our new adventure.  : )  We will be moving at the end of next month.  If you live in the Canberra area and would like to make a booking for next year, please shoot me an email to shanna@joliejones.com.au to save a spot.  I’m looking forward to meeting the Canberra babies and kids!

In the meantime I have several sessions to complete in Darwin before we pack up and leave.  Today I had one of my maternity clients back in the studio.  This time she brought her beautiful new baby girl with her.  She’s got the cutest little dimpled smile.  She’s absolutely babylicious!  Here’s a look back at one of my most popular maternity pictures of mum before bub came along…

And here’s bub now!

Thanks for coming by today Lucy and Matt.  It was good seeing you guys again.  Your little one is too sweet for words!

~Shanna

I had a previous client back in the studio again today.  Last time she was here with her kiddies she only had two.  Now she has three, including her beautiful new baby girl.  The oldest girl was born at the same time as Jolie.  We hung out at the hospital together.  It has been fun watching them grow up.  : )  Here’s a little peek at some of the pictures we got today.

Thanks for coming by today Stephanie!  It was good to see you and the kids.  We definitely need to meet up for coffee before you go back to work.  : )

~Shanna

I was out at the beach yesterday having fun taking pictures.  (Love the beach)  It was good to get out of the studio and do something a bit different from what I usually do.  I had a great time taking pictures of this beautiful family.  Here’s a peek at some of the pictures we got.

Here is everyone with their partners:

You have a beautiful family Michelle!  Thanks for letting me take your pictures yesterday.  You guys were so fun.  : )  I’ll let you know when your private gallery is ready for viewing.

~Shanna

Just thought I’d sneak another post in here with yet another photog friend and her daughter from our Denver trip.  I love playing with all these pictures.  : D  Oh, and in case your wondering…I intentionally went crazy with the colour in that first one…LOL

Hey Meg!  Thanks for letting me take your pictures.  It was fun hanging out with you!  I’m still bummed I missed that Saturday though.  : (  Hope you like the pictures.  : )

~Shanna