Who loves photography? {Canberra portrait photographer}

I’m going to start sharing some photography tips on my blog with everyone out there who loves photography.  I get emails from so many people looking for advice on how to take better pictures of their family and kids.   I hope that you can find some good information here and be inspired!  I would love to hear from you -  If you have any particular questions please email me, I would love to help you get that perfect image.

I also want to give some advice to anyone out there thinking about getting some photos taken by a professional photographer – everything from helping you decide what to wear to helping you choose the perfect locations for your session.

I wanted to start with locations…This advice is for both you as a photographer’s client but more importantly for you as a mum, dad, or anyone wanting to find a great place to take photos.

I get a ton of emails asking about where should they have their photos taken.  I look everywhere… I spend time driving around and going for walks trying to find unique locations.  I’m always trying to look at things a little bit differently .  When i take my clients to a alley or a grungy location to shoot they always say, “i would have never thought to shoot here!”  And they are even more surprised when they get their images back and that alley looks great in their images.  I love to find the beauty in everything.  You don’t have to shoot at a park or field to make your pictures beautiful.  Brightly colored walls with grungy textures are beautiful too!  If you are getting photos taken by a professional photographer, maybe pick a location that has meaning to you.

Challenge yourself to think outside of the box!  Just open up your eyes and look for beauty everywhere!

So grab your camera and get shooting…and don’t forget to email me or leave me a comment if you have any photography related questions or would like to see something in particular on my blog.

I always say a blog post is not complete without an image.  An old image but one of my favourites.

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Beautiful photography keepsakes {Canberra newborn photographer}

I’m not sure if many of you aware but my mother was Polish.  She immigrated to Australia, with my sister, not knowing a word of English.  I was born in Australia and I am extremely proud of my Polish heritage and I’m excited to be stocking Kasi Jacquot products.  Kasia has been running Laikonik since 2005 hand making and selling her products through various retailers. Most of her products feature Polish folk art motifs which have been her inspiration for many years.

I am so excited to introduce these new products to my collections.  I have been wanting to give my clients something unique and special for some time but was never able to find anything that I loved enough – well until I found the “Once a Year Books” and the “Photograms”.  They really are something special.

Well a new product wouldn’t be complete with a special promotion.  All newborn sessions booked before 30 July 2010 will each receive a beautiful “Once a Year Book”.  It’s never to early to book a newborn session – because your baby’s birth date is unpredictable i will reserve a time frame for you – just give me a call as soon as your baby arrives. The perfect time to photograph newborns is around 6-10 days old.  So if you are due after 30 July 2010 that’s okay you can still book in for a session now and receive this beautiful keepsake book.  I also offer gift certificates which make a perfect and unique gift to give to friends and family.

Once a year books

Chronicle your child’s first 18 years in this beautiful and easy to keep book. Insert just one photo per year and add a brief description of that year on the corresponding page. Also included is a ‘Chatter Book’ which is a small notebook for keeping a record of the child’s first words and funny sayings. Each Once-A-Year Book slips into a beautiful hemp bag which has been silk screen printed and features a Polish inspired folk-art motif. The books are hand made in Australia using eco-friendly materials and high quality acid free album pages.

Photograms

A Photogram is for sending a letter, four photos and a gift all in one to someone you love. It opens up like a little concertina and can be stood up like a frame to display the photos.  There is a place to write a brief letter to someone and it also comes with a beautiful postal wrapper ready for sending.  They are perfect to send to dear friends on special occasions or to family overseas.They made great birth announcements or even wedding thank you’s to your special guests.

The photogram is covered in a screen printed fabric which features a Polish inspired folk art design. Fits four standard 6×4 photos.

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12 days old {Canberra Newborn Photographer}

This little guy stole my heart from the moment I arrived at his home.   I feel so happy to have been able to capture this precious little boy – Tom’s mum is someone i went to high school with over 20 years ago (yes i said 20 years ago – I can’t believe it was so long ago that i went to high school).  Our paths have crossed once again after all this time …this is one friendship i know will grow into something special…

Thank you so much for sharing your precious miracle with me.  Enjoy your little preview.

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Shop Handmade a designer collective {Canberra Photographer}

“Find beautiful handmade goods and experience all that is handmade..retail style”  Shop Handmade is a treasure trove of beautiful items made by some of the most talented artists from Canberra and interstate.

“Shop Handmade Canberra is an extension of the wildly popular Canberra Handmade Market, and is a permanent retail space for a plethora of divine local and interstate designers.  Our stunning Shop is bursting with beautiful handmade treasure” Shop Handmade website

If you love all things handmade you have to visit this gorgeous shop.  They have everything from furniture, children’s clothing, jewellery, pillows to greeting cards and more.  I’m sure you’ll be visiting this shop over and over again.

If you are an artist and would like to be part of Handmade. All you have to do is email them for an information pack or visit the Shop Handmade website for more information.

I visited Shop Handmade this week and couldn’t resist the cutest little red mushroom created by Sarah Saliba from Gifts Created. As you can see i just had to use it in my photo session with the beautiful Bella.

You’ll find Shop Handmade at Shop 20, Allara Street, City Walk, Canberra (opposite Civic Centre next to Design a Bunch Florist).  Open 6 days a week.

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