New Home for My Blog

Okay it needed to be done - jump from blogspot over to my funky new template. Really could have picked a better time - with not so much other stuff that needs doing. But so happy it is done and looks pretty sweet. So all regular visitors, occasional lookers and those stumbling on to this blog please go HERE.  If something is amiss or not working please let me know & don't forget to add the new address to your reader/bookmarks etc.  

A little incentive to keep following myself and more so the adventures of little Lucy - one of her latest discoveries in big sister's room - MAKE-UP! How could you ever go mad at that face - focus ok could have been better if I wasn't laughing.

Mentoring Nicole - Sunshine Coast Photographer

Meet young Nicole - how cool is she???? I was approached some months ago to mentor a photography student - pass on some knowledge & experience throughout their study years to help them reach their full potential - HA you might say. Certainly I don't know everything but was honored to be approached. This is a great chance to guide inspire encourage a fresh green young talent, as well as give back both to the industry and community. The Smith Family (who approached me) is single-minded in it's endeavor to ensure education is a priority. This is Nicole's first year of two and as a group they had to hold an exhibition - promotion, opening night and running it for a week. So these are a couple in the exhibition space at Mooloolaba beachfront - prime position - not a bad get for 1st year students.
I completed the same Diploma a few years ago now - though with digital totally saturating the industry now it is a little different. Some great work was displayed by all the students. Will see &/or hear more of Nicole over the next year and a half. One thing is for sure we will have a good time. The second B&W is for Shelly - little inside joke between them.

Everyone Loves Lucy ........

And now she is TWO! Yesterday my youngest Lucy turned two - with not much fanfare but she loved it all. I had a wedding so missed 1/2 her day & hence posting the day after. As you can see she received lots of pressies, had pancakes for brekkie, played, slept and waited for mio to get home for the singing and cutting of the cake. She managed to blow the candles first time (to my surprise) and clapped with delight, seemed to be over it by cutting stage, started to eat the cake off the table ????? then had an animated conversation on the phone with her Auntie sending birthday wishes and kisses. Oh to be two again.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCY LOU!!!!!!!!!

Boreen Point Wedding - Sunshine Coast Wedding Photographer

This was seriously one great wedding. Simple classy intimate with their personalities all over it. Katye used to holiday as a child in Boreen Point and though they thought some might think a little out of character it was PERFECT. The Apollonian Hotel, first licensed in 1868 in Gympie, provided refreshments & entertainment to the gold miners. It was re-located to Boreen Point in 1987. Andrew & Katye are from Brisbane so it was a great getaway for everyone. As you can see Katye is no traditional bride - I LOVE IT!!! Lauren her sister was her Bridesmaid. The boys Andrew and his bestman Glen wore the most amazing brown with cream pin stripe suits. With not a lot of light to play with we headed to the lake - and you gotta love how that red dress jumps. As you can see the reception was held on the grounds and it looked stunning - yes that is a pig on the pit - the Apollonian speciality. At night the fairy lights and sublte candle lights created a fabulous atmosphere. Katye & Andrew are now back from their honeymoon on Heron Island and hopefully not finding selections too difficult. Congratulations guys - and thanks for letting me be a part of it all.

My Girls & I - Sunshine Coast Photographer

Well TWO of my three girls - the eldest and the youngest. Really had my heart set on Eric from Raw Photo Design working his magic on me but alas he is far too busy for little ol' me. So I dragged Danica from her computer to grab some head shots of myself - not as edgy as young Eric would have produced but they will do until he has an opening. Still couldn't get the phone from her - kids today can't breathe I'm sure without them! Though she did manage to click a couple off for me - no not with the Kodak Brownie. She then proceeded to lecture me on how to take a self-portrait - notice I am close to totally out of the frame - her next lesson will be lens selection. Yes she is sharp in every pic so I guess she is pretty good capturing HERSELF - it was a good laugh though. And just because she was running around being her ever so happy self little Lucy - funniest kid I know - it might be the double chin or BOZO the clown hairdo! Love her style.

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.

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.

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.............

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.

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sarah & Ryan - Sunshine Coast Church Wedding

Little tardy on this end with the blog posting - no excuses but I will throw in Family arriving both interstate and from up north, School holidays and just plain busy. 

Gorgeous Sarah & Ryan are now in Thailand on their honeymoon hopefully tracking down an internet cafe to have a peak. Sarah & Ryan live in Cairns, North Queensland, but returned to Sarah's home town the Sunny Coast for their special day. And what a fabulous day this was - went to school many moons ago with Sarah's sister Fiona (Matron of Honour) and her youngest Keely is the stunning bridesmaid. Must mention Mogana the eldest away at the snow on a School excursion. Adam was Ryan's best-man and his nephew William the pageboy - who you can see being a typical 3 year old with the ring cushion. The ever talented Trish Falzon did a great job with the make-up and also a touch up with hair-spray for Sarah. Hayley from Pure Hair & Beauty did all the girls hair. Young Sarah vowed not to be late - a running joke with friends - though car keys locked in the house did put an end to the good intentions - only 20 mins late. Ceremony held at the Maroochydore Uniting Church before the beach and then reception at the Headland Golf Club. Can't wait to get all the proofs to you guys - we had some funky locations (still processing not shown here) which look super!!!!! Congrats on a perfect day.