Cooling Off { Canberra Child Photographer }

November 18, 2009

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:

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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

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heatherbauers posted the following on November 19, 2009 at 10:24 pm.

Good luck on the move, I hope it goes smoothly. We have those swimmers too:)

Celine posted the following on November 20, 2009 at 8:18 am.

Adorable shot of Jolie! Good luck with your move!

Susan posted the following on November 20, 2009 at 8:24 pm.

Such a sweet little face! Good luck with the move!

Happy Birthday Baby! { Canberra Baby Photographer }

November 10, 2009

It’s my baby’s birthday today!  I can’t believe it’s been a year since she was born.  It’s a day to celebrate, but also a day for me to be a little bit sad.  She’s not a baby anymore.  :*(  *sigh*  Oh well, she’s still little and still cute and still cuddly and still squeezable.  I love me a squeeze…LOL  To mark the occassion, I did a little “smash cake” session with Jemma today.  She seemed to really enjoy herself.  It was so fun taking pictures of her while she ate the cake, one fingertip at a time…LOL  Here are a few pictures from that session:

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Nekane posted the following on November 10, 2009 at 8:44 am.

Love them! The bow is awesome! Happy Birthday Jemma!!!!!

Pat posted the following on November 10, 2009 at 9:14 am.

Oh, that first shot–she looks like a gourmet, carefully tasting the cake before deciding whether or not to partake. And, those lashes, those eyes, that skin…. gorgeous, just gorgeous. I think this is one of my all-time favorite smash-the-cake shots.

Rhonda Elder posted the following on November 11, 2009 at 12:08 am.

Simply adorable.

Sarah posted the following on November 11, 2009 at 11:05 pm.

What a fun session! You have really captured the joy here. I love your color.

Angela Crutcher posted the following on November 12, 2009 at 9:04 am.

These are so cute and fun! Happy birthday to your sweet girl!

April posted the following on November 12, 2009 at 10:04 am.

Awww…Happy Birthday to you darling daughter! She looks like she had a lot of fun smashing up that cake!

julie posted the following on November 12, 2009 at 3:59 pm.

These are adorable.

Jaidean posted the following on November 14, 2009 at 11:30 am.

So cute! Happy Birthday to her!!!

this n that posted the following on November 14, 2009 at 11:49 am.

How fun, you’re so lucky to have photos of this to remember her at this age!
-shellie

Melanie Newsom posted the following on November 16, 2009 at 11:14 am.

Great Color! I love the outfit!

Jodie posted the following on November 18, 2009 at 12:46 am.

These are SUPER cute! Nice color! Happy Bday to her!
Jodie

Susan posted the following on November 19, 2009 at 12:11 pm.

Love these! Where did you get that headband? I love it!

Sneak Peek – More Boys { Canberra Baby | Child | Family Photographer }

November 8, 2009

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:

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

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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

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Dani posted the following on November 8, 2009 at 4:36 pm.

Oooh I know that beautiful family! Gorgeous photos.

Kari posted the following on November 11, 2009 at 11:32 pm.

Their eyes are beautiful! Great job!

Holly posted the following on November 12, 2009 at 11:05 am.

Love these! My favorite is the baby laying on the grass– he just looks so happy! Great job as always.

shannon treadway posted the following on November 12, 2009 at 3:54 pm.

WOW WOW WOW Those kiddos have some beautiful big eyes! Gorgeous work!

Susan posted the following on November 12, 2009 at 10:50 pm.

You’re so awesome! I love seeing your photos get better and better all of the time! I can tell that you have worked so hard at all of this!

Melanie Newsom posted the following on November 12, 2009 at 11:40 pm.

I am blown away by the clarity in your work! You are a very talented photographer!

Celine posted the following on November 13, 2009 at 8:27 am.

Oh my he is cute!! Great job!

Pat posted the following on November 13, 2009 at 8:29 am.

Whew! That first one is amazing–his eyes just blow me away. I had to laugh at the one of him on the grass–neck, what neck? He’s a chubbers, alright. Love the last shot of his brother–again, gorgeous eyes! Dynamite catchlights, too. Wonderful session…great shot with the mom.

jess posted the following on November 13, 2009 at 9:52 am.

What sweet, gorgeous little men! These are wonderful!

Sneak Peek – Big Boy { Canberra Baby | Family Photographer }

November 7, 2009

I had a repeat client back today.  It’s so fun to see these babies grow up into big boys!  Well, he’s not quite a big boy yet.  He’s still technically a baby, but it has been four months since I saw him.  Last time we were in the studio, but this time we decided to take it outside.  I had a great time trying to coax a smile out of this little guy.  He’s usually really smiley, but he wasn’t too interested in smiling today.  I think he was too busy investigating his surroundings.  We all got nice and dirty crawling around on the ground… he he  Here are a few pictures from today:

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Thanks for today Taniel!  It was good to see you again.  Your little man is such a sweetie…smiling or not.  ; )

~Shanna

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Pat posted the following on November 11, 2009 at 8:53 pm.

Oh my goodness, what a cute little guy! Love the storyboard at the end–such an expressive face.

lisa lucky posted the following on November 11, 2009 at 11:16 pm.

how fun! what an adorable little guy!

Jennifer Boggett posted the following on November 11, 2009 at 11:20 pm.

He is a cutie! I love all of the expressions you captured (and I love the one of him reaching for the camera). Beautiful captures!

Kari posted the following on November 11, 2009 at 11:31 pm.

What a cutie. Love the bridge shots and the first one of the little guy is gorgeous!

Susan posted the following on November 11, 2009 at 11:39 pm.

Your photos get better and better all of the time…every time I visit your blog!

Beautiful work! I love coming here!

Celine posted the following on November 12, 2009 at 8:17 am.

What an handsome little guy! Love these!

jennifer posted the following on November 12, 2009 at 9:27 am.

awww what a cutie and a beautiful family, these are gorgeous!

Jaidean posted the following on November 12, 2009 at 9:57 am.

Oh, what a cuties! Love the one of him on the bridge!

Holly posted the following on November 12, 2009 at 11:01 am.

What a cutie! Love the colors. Gorgeous work.

this n that posted the following on November 12, 2009 at 11:34 am.

What a cutie! These are all wonderful.
-Shellie

Nicki posted the following on November 12, 2009 at 12:11 pm.

I love the series of 3 shots. He is so cute.

Suzy posted the following on November 12, 2009 at 1:02 pm.

Awww he’s absolutely darling! I love the location and that bridge is great!

Angela2932 posted the following on November 12, 2009 at 1:09 pm.

Such a cutie! And the family shot is fantastic!

shannon treadway posted the following on November 12, 2009 at 3:52 pm.

OH my!! He is a cutie! Such beautiful eyes! Love these!

Melanie Newsom posted the following on November 12, 2009 at 11:39 pm.

Wow look at those catchlights! Amazing work!

casandra heeren posted the following on November 14, 2009 at 10:27 pm.

what a little cutie! i especially love the bridge images…such great captures! and what a great location!

One More Week… { Canberra Baby Photographer }

November 4, 2009

until Jemma’s birthday!  (I told you I wouldn’t be able to help myself with Jemma pictures…LOL)  Here are a few snaps from today:

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