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I'm Jodi a Wedding and Portrait photographer on the stunning Sunshine Coast - Australia.  Thanks for visiting my journal - this is quite a new project for me - showcase all things new & exciting at Jodi McDonald Photography - recent work, give clients a quick sneek peek,  any specials or promotions, jot down some hopefully interesting bits 'n pieces and keep me on the path. Absolutely love my photography and anything photography related - hopefully it is evident in my work.  Love to capture happy fun people being themselves - if this sounds like you I'm sure we'll hit it off. Please visit my website to view more of my work and extra info.  It is clearly apparent that you can learn more about someone through regular visits to their blog than reading their Bio. Love to read comments and meet new bloggers like myself - don't be shy. Thanks again and come back to see what else I've been up to.

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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Random Stuff - Sunshine Coast Photographer

Okay head down and b..m up at the moment! Processing portrait & wedding orders as well as normal shooting and occasional family commitments - you know like school, nippers, swim lessons, school interviews for senior year, general running around ..... you get the idea. Yes a tad busy - but not complaining. Have got as far as downloading these jobs but yet to fully process - but here are some of what's to come. A very cool wedding look at the colour of her dress, E-session (funny funny shoot this one - can't wait for next years wedding), portrait session for Reader's Digest (massive feature on Surf Life Saving) and last image is a beauty of my Jene` with cousins Ruby & Levi when they were here on holidays from Airlie Beach. Also been lucky enough to be approached to mentor a young photography student - will have more about this and other RANDOM STUFF - just wanted to check in and say hi - have some fabulous regular visitors here and need to show my face & appreciation to the faithful.







Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Business Head Shot Sunshine Coast

Had the pleasure of photographing young miss Sarah Higgins, founder and director from Attache` Events - a wedding and event planner. The ultra talented Trish from tfmakeup.com did a fab job as per usual. A little nervous was she being center of attention though it didn't take her long. We went for a couple of different looks - some out of the box for mug shots - but that is what I would much prefer all my clients to do. Present a strong creative image with your personality coming through - not just a head shot. Lots of laughs and funny faces - so which do you think Sarah selected for her website? If your keen go have a look here and if your a Bride planning your Sunshine Coast wedding you should seriously consider what a planner can offer. Often they will save you money and time while giving you a day to remember - give Sarah a call.









Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Blue Skies, Blue Eyes & Lots of Smiles - Sunshine Coast Portrait Session

Kristin & Nat wanted some family photographs with the "Jodi McDonald" touch. A little windy on this day though Bella and Harry brought their best behavior and gorgeous personalities to the park. How different do these two look - Bella's eyes just amazing and Harry seriously could not sit still - he goes and goes and goes. Thanks for a great time, good luck with your selections from the gallery and yes I'm still getting the sand off the lens.............











Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Manly Sea Eagles Premiers - Sunshine Coast Supporters

Well technically school is back this week though family still in town means the kids got lucky with a couple of extra days off. So in the spirit of holidays, great food, a good supply of alcohol, awesome company and a Football Final..............
The Manly Sea Eagles are the NRL 2008 Premiers - shame no Qld team to follow though between one sister living in Sydney who is a die-hard fan (pics below of her in action) and my partner Ian a Northern Beaches Boy - it was obvious who to go for!!!! Or was it - my other sister Mandy with hubby Doug (from north Qld) were barracking for Melbourne Storm. Who would have thought the final score would be 40-0. But some fresh fresh seafood, some entertainment from the younger generation - concerts are a big family tradition - and then we finished with the good ol pavlova.
Family Session coming in a day or two.







Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Surf Sand Freckles & Nintendo - Holidays at Alexandra Headland

A quick post with some snaps of my wee ones. Now into 2nd week of school holidays - grandparents from Sydney up for a week. My sister Mandy and family down from Airlie Beach for a couple of days, now down northern NSW and will be back (definitely grab some pics of Ruby and Levi), my other sister Trudy will also be up from Syndey this weekend - and then throw in some work and boy where does the time go. Been hitting the gorgeous beaches here - Mooloolaba Beach the best for little ones as it is a protected bay beach , though Alex is OUR "home" beach (more open surf beach) - straight down the end of our street. Yes very spoilt - if I don't have to take the camera I wont (you know that work thing) so these are after the beach. Gotta love the bean bag - my kids do and it saves all the sand, food etc on the leather. Little Lucy is too cute - she thinks she is also racing - bet she will have it down pat by the time they actually plug her in. The absent eldest has been working her little butt off - 6 days last week - good thing about that is she is taking Jene` to the movies today with HER hard earned money.
Will be posting a fun 70th Birthday Bash and two of the cutest kids - promise I'll be back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!







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