The 2011 Australian Professional Photography Awards were held over the weekend in Sydney. I had the priviledge to be able to attend this year.  This is the first year that I have entered the awards.  I was lucky enough to walk away with two awards. I won a silver and a silver distinction for two of the four prints that I entered. Here’s a peek at the photos that I entered this year:

Here is a closer look at the images that I entered this year:

This print won a silver distinction award with a score of 85 (Superior Execution):

This print won a silver award with a score of 83 (AIPP Award Level):

This print scored a 78 (Professional Practice – Approaching Award Level):

This print scored a 75 (Professional Practice):

Notice the pin-ups?!  They are something totally new for me.  I am having fun doing my own personal project this year and they are it!  I am working on a vintage pin-up calendar for next year and these are two of the images that are going into the calendar.  So fun!  If you are interested in booking a pin-up or boudoir session with me, please give me a ring on 6294 7576 to discuss details!  I LOVE doing these pin-ups!

~Shanna

It’s been awhile since I shared a picture of my girls.  I snapped this one today while they were agreeable to co-operate for lollies.  LOL  I hardly ever get a good picture of them together, so this is a precious photo for me!  Kids never seem to co-operate with their parents when it comes to taking pictures.  ha!  Anyway, here is my sweet little Jemma(two and a half) and beautiful Jolie(nearly four and a half)!

~Love you my beautiful girls! <3 Mommy

I had the happiest little baby in the studio recently.  He had a great time posing for me and smiling up a storm.  Nearly every photo had a smile.  I couldn’t believe it.  Made my job so easy.  : )  Here’s a little sneak peek at some of the photos from that session:

Thanks for bringing over your little cutie Melissa!  Loving these pictures!  He has to be the smiliest baby I have ever come across to date!

~Shanna

I had the privilege to photograph this sweet little newborn boy recently.  His mother is a photographer as well.  I am always honoured when other photographers hire me to take photos for them.  I had a great time with this little guy.  We got heaps of photos from the session.  Here is a little sneak peek at some of the photos from that day:

Thank-you for letting me take your photos Rae!  I am so glad I could help you get some precious memories recorded.  I will be in touch soon!

~ Shanna

I had the sweetest little princess in the studio recently.  She had the most hair out of any newborn baby I have ever seen!  Here’s a big sneak peek at some of the photos from that session:

Thanks so much for choosing me to take these precious photos of your beautiful baby Neda!

~Shanna