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It happened. Our first family wedding. December 17th, 2016. The weather was perfect, the bride calm and the groom had the grill heating and a friendly game of backyard cricket was in play!  That alone would be enough for some but not for us, it was wedding day!The bride was glowing, honestly from head to toe, she was as bright as any star, and there was a reason, today she would marry her prince charming. ?From the gorgeous array of flowers that accompanied the girls, to the reception room being filled with everything pretty just how I imagined Ella would have it and so much To View More >>

It's  that time of year when the leaves are dropping and the colors are spectacular!  I have had a few little sessions of late and all of them boys. First up there was Axton rocking it in the leaves.  This little man has grown so much since our first photo shoot.  His personality just shines through and he once again was an absolute delight and I can't wait for your next shoot. To View More >>

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This was the weekend we had been waiting for since New Years, yes that's how excited we were! Perfect weather - check! Great company - check! Gorgeous sunsets - check! Our accommodation was stunning, we stayed at the Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands. A short walk from our room down to the waters edge, eek - the view was amazing. If you are ever needing a place to stay check them out! We were there for the Bay of Islands Country and Rock Festival.   Amazing talent and it was great catching up with some lovely souls we hadn't been able to see in a awhile. ? Stunning yes? I have To View More >>

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Miss you dad, Today I woke at the same ungodly hourly.   I seem to have reverted back to my hopeless sleeping pattern and I wonder if you are doing okay Dad? Then I know Today is going to be one shitty emotional day! Miss you dad.   To View More >>

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Well its that time of the year when I have to change to a new external drive and find a better way of storing and importing files.  One might say I have been putting this task off for a while and if you class two years as a while then that's what we will call it!  Once I kept every file, now anything that won't make the editing cut also gets cut from the computer or external drive.  Its taken weeks and when I say weeks I actually mean months but I think I am finally there.  I had thought previously that I would discard images after six months but I have since changed To View More >>

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