We are very grateful to this beautiful family that we are able to show you some of their portraits.
Before we went off to Balmoral Beach for family portraits we spent some time photographing at this family’s home focusing on portraits with 10 week old baby brother. The late afternoon sun filled their lounge room and created lovely diffused light. Here we have captured the eldest of three boys sitting on the edge of a sofa. We have used a narrow depth of field to throw the background out of focus and highlight his adorable eyes and gentle personality.
Outgoing 6 yr old brother had lots of fun being photographed. By meeting at their home we were able to build rapport and chat about what favourite toys they had. We were in awe of their neatly arranged leggo collection.
Big brother and 10 week old little brother adore each other. This was an unplanned moment captured when big brother thought he would help amuse his little brother.
Big brother photographed here at Mosman’s famous Balmoral Beach. At the end of the day when the strong sunlight has dropped behind the rise, there is a short pocket of time for 20 to 30 minutes where the light is magical. There are no harsh shadows to be found on faces, and it is therefore easy for people to smile without squinting or frowning from the glare on the sand and water. At this time of the evening the light is gentle on the water and provides a calm, relaxed setting. Doesn’t this young boy have the most stunning eyes! I have used a narrow depth of field like I did for their home portraits so our focus stays on the boy.
Sorry we aren’t able to show you any family photographs with mum and dad due to privacy reasons.
Meet Blue, the Short Haired Border Collie, recently photographed at our studio in Brookvale, Sydney.
When we met Blue we were fascinated and intrigued by his eyes, one being blue and the other being brown.
We also took family portraits with 13 year old Blue at home with his family. Pictured at their Freshwater home are Mary-Louise (centre) and her children Sarah and Harry. Blue has been a part of their family since he was 6 weeks old.
Mary-Louise said he is a very loyal, obedient dog who loves everyone and everyone loves him! It is not hard to see why he is a well known and adored ‘celebrity’ at Freshwater Village on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Blue is a true gentleman, and was a pleasure to photograph.
Newborn portraits of darling 4 week old Mona with her wonderful parents Hanako and Mark, photographed at their home at Cremorne, Sydney.
Families find the experience of having their family portrait at home an easy option. It is a familiar environment for baby and they have everything they need at hand. We allow lots of time for photography, sleeping and feeding to make the session as relaxing as possible.
Placid baby Mona is seen below chilling out at home in the lounge on a bean bag. Hana commented that she was surprised and pleased to see how we made use of simple items in their home like their bean bag, a bed sheet placed over their piano stool for Mona to lay on and their bed, all of which made great settings.
Isn’t Mona sooooooooo divine! She was an absolute treasure to photograph. With all of newborn portraits shown here we have used natural window light along with a reflector. We also brought along professional studio lighting but it wasn’t needed.
Pregnancy portrait of Hanako with Mark as the sun sets at Cremorne Point, Sydney one month before baby Mona was born.
Meet Hunter and his one year old pet Dog Duchess the Groodle. We photographed the beautiful pair at their home near Balmoral Beach, Mosman. The photo shoot was hilarious and was like a comedy act as they both loved being centre stage. Hunter’s parents Pam and Steve have a commercial video production studio at their home so this is where we photographed them. Instead of using our own studio equipment we made use of their continuous video lighting and the lovely natural window light.
Duchess has a very happy, friendly and loving nature. If you have never heard about the groodle designer breed before and are wondering, they are a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. I am told that when these delightful dogs are fully grown they reach 65cm and can weigh between 30-45kg.
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