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Meet two of my nephews and they happen to be the youngest of a long line of them - yes I count myself very lucky. Anyway Timana and Neihana are my sisters youngest two boys and they live in Palmerston North we don't often get to visit each other.  Of course when they visit with Aunty they know the cameras will come out, they also know there is no point in complaining they aren't going to win, I have heard over 30 years of excuses I almost know what they are going to say before they finish saying it. They smile knowing that it will be over soon and they will be back to their technology To View More >>

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Our gorgeous little grandson is finally here and he is just as adorable as we imagined him to be.  He was born August 7th, 2018.  Weighing 7lb, 13oz even if the scales were out a little bit. Oliver was born in Waikato but was back home in Matamata within hours of his birth and of course Uncle Kerry and I had to have cuddles as soon as he arrived, no waiting around for Granddad nope he would have to have his own visit and he did. Big brother and sister Kade and Bailey were overjoyed to be finally meeting their new brother. Both had turns at holding him just To View More >>

Do you will remember the wedding of Kat and Nigel that I shot back in December?  Well they have a new addition to their family.  The arrival of baby Alby James who chose the early hours of July 26th 2018 weighing 8lb 1oz of absolute cuteness!  Big brother Axton sure looked smitten when I caught up with them in the following week for a little photography shoot.  Alby was alseep the instant he was wrapped. Alby you were an absolute dream to photograph! To View More >>

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In the past 12 months I have been attempting to follow in whatever it is my grandchildren are up to and this has mainly been keeping up with our oldest grand-daughter Tayla as she competes around the countryside doing what I am sure she was born to do.  She and her little friends have so much passion for their chosen sport its hard to believe this comes from girls as young as they are.  I guess like any passion it drives you to be the best you can be. This girl has impressed me no end with how dedicated she is and how much gymnastics mean to her.  She tries so hard and To View More >>

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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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