ephereal photography

Jacoby Park magic

2010-02-13T12:22:00.001+08:00

We woke up really early this morning and cruised up to Jacoby Park in the hills, it's one of our favourite places and has a sense of magic about it.

River literally jumps out of the car!!

Check out our little falcor!

summer holidays

2009-12-29T08:29:00.002+08:00

Summer at its best... Karen and Chris invited us all out on the boat yesterday and oooh it was just magic (again!!)

We did miss mum's company, her pirate hat and pool paddling (love you mum!!)

Luckily we got down there early as it was absolutely packed. Before we knew it Captain Chris had maneuvered the high seas and found a beautiful island awaiting.

First off the rank - breakfast - YUM!! Karen even allowed Dad to step up to toast buttering duties. Big role, big responsibility. He pulled through better than any of us could ever imagine! And rewarded himself with a sneaky piece.

Once our bellies were full the shipmates explored the surroundings and encountered "RAY", a massive sting ray that seemed to like our boat.

He swam around the boat, under the boat, into the distance and back again, even rallying his buddies "little-ray", "billy-ray" and "sting".

Soon enough RAY was back taunting the crew who had their eyes all over him. Nothing was getting past this lot!!

With a RAY scare like that it only seemed appropriate that crew mates were up to speed on their knots. Here "deckie" takes her refresher course from the ever experienced Big Al.

RAY threats aside, and the crew now fully prepared, the fearless Caption Chris decided to show those rays that his boat was none to be messed with.

The loyal crew followed his lead and leaped into action. Michael the brave gallantly hurling himself into the water.

While Dad the great protector ran a perimeter check.

Confident of their safety, the women entered the water.

As the day unfolded, so too did the bombie competitions.

Captain Chris

Dad

Michael

I failed to mention that our family is scarily competitive. So naturally all this action led to discussions of technique. We were all left pondering how the biggest guy on the boat could make such a dainty splash. An art form in itself.

After much teasing of her crew-mate Michael, Karen took on the boys and unleashed a secret weapon of her own... the "twistie".

Noone had seen a bombie like that before!! Dad couldn't believe his eyes.

The competition declared over, everyone started to relax.

Captain Chris showed the crew how to capsize a donut.

While the crew relaxed, confident in their donut riding abilities.

All in all, it was a fantastic day enjoyed by all. We're really looking forward to returning to this little patch of paradise.

I think they like it here

2009-11-15T08:49:00.002+08:00

This one is for Mum, Dad & Nanna xx

serenity

2009-11-06T08:43:00.003+08:00

I've clearly been neglecting this blog for some time as things have been crazy busy and most of my photography time has been spent taking photos of our dirt and concrete (aka building our house!) which can be found on my other blog Creating Park Lane and while interesting to us I wouldn't call it my best work (except of course for the pic of my infamous tap)!!

Last night we were over at mum, dad & nannas. We took river for a walk around their gorgeous lake, their serenity.

I love the feeling of their special place, it has this amazing ability to recharge the soul.

South Perth Jetty

2009-06-01T11:01:00.004+08:00

We took a drive to the South Perth foreshore near the jetty last night. It was a gorgeous evening and we were racing against the setting sun to get there.

Michael is developing his new cd and was thinking of incorporating the jetty into his cover. Me, I'm all up for making time to take pics so it was really good for both of us, and of course river was with us and having a ball - putting smiles on the faces of little kids and adults alike - as he does!

So we get down there and low and behold there's a couple taking the jetty hostage with their camera and tripod setup. So I hung back and waited, took a few other pics and generally didn't want to get in their way. After the sun went down and they'd finished posing they took off which was brilliant - at least I got to play around with the exposures and light :)

So here are a few that I've developed so far, really need to get some filters but that will have to wait until we're well and truly sorted with our house build.

River's 3rd Birthday

2009-04-07T21:46:00.004+08:00

Our boy is 3 already!!

Can't believe it.. we took him down to leighton beach (his fave) to celebrate with some frisbee action.

Broome

2008-10-04T20:20:00.004+08:00

We held the official opening of our new aged care facility in Broome last week. It had built up over so many months that I couldn't believe it was finally here.

The day was warm, very warm and humid - but it was perfect in the sense that our residents and their families had a great time, I'm so glad as it was such a great community event.

I took hundreds upon hundreds of photos which I won't post here. This one however was a stitch of 7 photos showing the crowd during the official speeches

southern sandcastles

2008-10-04T19:00:00.004+08:00

I took this pic while I was down at yallingup one evening, amazed at the effort someone had gone to in creating their own masterpiece.. very cute

Yallingup

2008-09-14T20:02:00.012+08:00

I finally went on my trip down south, stayed at the 'ol faithful cabins in yallingup right on the beach, aaaaaaah it's my heaven.

chilly evening at the beach

2008-07-29T05:47:00.004+08:00

You wouldn't think it looking at this first photo of river, but it was freezing down there last night! The weather has been rubbish lately, perfect beach weather and when noone else is down there it's even more perfect.

The Cott's newest DJ

2008-07-29T05:12:00.004+08:00

Michael was offered a set at the Cott on Sunday evening, something he's always wanted which was pretty cool. Although it was cold and kinda empty it was good practice for the upcoming summer months when it gets packed - he plays again in two weeks!

Not a fan of the flyer they created, but thought I'd put it up here as a memento anyway

Karen's graduation

2008-07-28T07:32:00.005+08:00

My sis graduated from uni yesterday, it was such a beautiful occasion to celebrate all the hard work she's put in over the last 4 years. I'm so glad we were there to show her how proud we all are x

indi

2008-03-15T09:53:00.002+09:00

We were surprised with a new addition last week, little indi - a ragdoll kitten.

He's gorgeous and has a lot of character - he's already showing river who's boss!

Broome

2008-03-15T09:37:00.004+09:00

I haven't written for a while as things have been a little crazy

I travelled to Broome last week for work.
Unfortunately for me it was a short trip and work work work (funny that!) so I wasn't able to get out and about with my camera or even see the sunset

I couldn't believe how hot it was up there, suffocatingly damp and horrifically humid would probably sum it up - as soon as I stepped out of the shower I felt like I needed to jump back in again! EWW

This was the view from the function room I spent the day in...

and this is an aerial shot of Broome, thanks to my boss who let me have the window seat!

karen's makeup

2008-03-03T14:10:00.005+09:00

yes it's another pic from karen's wedding - the 2nd shooter took this one and she got some of the best shots from the day (in my opinion) they were all the ones you didn't realise were taken

it was so great to spend so much quality time with my sis on her big day, these are the memories I never want to forget

Decompressing

2008-02-26T23:03:00.004+09:00

Things have been really full on with work again lately, so tonight I headed down to the beach to unwind. So glad I did, it was really late by the time I got there and missed the most firey coloured sky - but I'm glad I took my camera anyway

Not long until my canvas arrives now - I'm counting down like a kid at christmas

another wedding pic

2008-02-21T21:38:00.004+09:00

my sis has her pics through from the photographer, he's done an amazing job and was so professional on the day

this is the only one I have so far, I love the intense green location - and the girls of course!

getting a canvas printed!!

2008-02-16T15:18:00.004+09:00

I'm so excited, I'm getting one of my photos printed to a huge canvas. It's going to be 120cm x 80cm.. hopefully it will be finished & delivered this week! YAY!!!

river's pool

2008-02-16T15:11:00.002+09:00

River being the total waterbaby he is thinks my parents outdoor water feature is his own private pool and the best thing ever - the first time he jumped in none of us could believe it, it was soooo funny.

molly!!

2008-02-16T14:25:00.006+09:00

my sis & her hubby have just welcomed a kelpie puppy to their family

her name is molly and she's so adorable - such striking blue eyes! I love puppies!!

big day out

2008-02-16T12:39:00.008+09:00

Big Day Out 08 was a bit of fun, we weren't going to go originally but we got a phone call from the lovely ness & shane the night before asking if we'd like free tickets - wooohoo!

some randoms playing giant cardboard guitars, absolutely classic

I wish I'd had my big camera to take some cool shots of these, my out & about happy snaps camera just doesn't cut it for things like this!

finding gizmo

2008-02-16T12:02:00.003+09:00

Our gorgeous cat gizmo has gone missing.

It's heart breaking and so difficult not knowing where he is and if he is okay. It's a week now and we keep hoping that he's just gone walkabout and will come home really soon. Fingers crossed, love you gizmo x

Playtime with Kayla & Josh

2008-01-16T22:10:00.000+09:00

Today I had such a great time visiting my good friends Nik & Az and their little ones Kayla & Josh.

Amongst all the games, learning & shopping I was lucky enough to capture a few shots as well!

My love of the south west

2008-01-15T10:35:00.000+09:00

Every now and again I get this itchy feet feeling and need to get away down south, yallingup is my heaven.

That feeling is back and while I'm on holidays with nothing much planned for this week other than having a real unwind & decompress I feel I need to do something and am pondering the thought of going away for a few days...

Looking back at pictures from my last trip is sealing the deal - now to see if I can make it happen

Moody Yallingup, the waves kept crashing in, almost roaring, aaaaah love it

Crystal waters at Dunsborough

Standing on the edge near sugarloaf, this pic makes me want to breathe in and smell that fresh air coming off the ocean. I don't know why but I feel free just looking at it.

I love the sun peaking through the sky and lighting the water on the horizon.

This evening I was sitting alone on the rocks at Yallingup while a storm rolled in, just taking it all in. Not sure if you can see it on this small pic but the waves felt like they were going to crash right over me - it was surreal. We just don't get this kind of atmosphere up in Perth.
A misty morning walk on the beach, so fresh.
This was a pano I made of Yallingup, it is actually 12 photos stitched together and is a few metres long.

sleepy boys

2008-01-14T13:10:00.000+09:00

I'm having a rest & bum around the house day today trying to recover from all the wedding excitement, seems I'm not the only one! My sleepy boys

a magical wedding

2008-01-14T11:57:00.000+09:00

Saturday 12th January.. my sis is married! It was the most amazing wedding - getting ready, the ceremony, the reception and everything in between was perfectly planned and just so elegant, I felt really lucky to be a part of her special day. Here are some snapshots taken by various people on the day - I can't wait to see the professional pics! Congratulations Chris & Karen! xx

Dad and his beautiful daughter heading to the ceremony in the limo

Bridesmaids, at Mums house before the wedding

How stunning is her dress! Donna Tobin you are brilliant

Michael & I outside the church after the ceremony

Karen & Chris arrive to our photo location on the old fire truck - the kids had a ball!!

Bridal Party & the truck

I give Karen a quick touch up
Karen, me & Tanya - I just love the lighting in this photo!

beaches & sunsets my favourite things

2008-01-14T11:04:00.000+09:00

Here are a few of the sunsets I've captured over the last year or so, some amazing evenings!

hair colour

2008-01-14T10:54:00.001+09:00

I'm posting this pic as a note to self, a future reminder so to speak! Finally my hair is a colour that I'm really happy with - usually when it gets to this stage I get bored and do something drastic, no going dark this time!

my little river

2008-01-14T09:36:00.001+09:00

This is is when my little River was actually little, 5 weeks old awww! I can't begin to explain how exciting it has been to see him grow into the beautiful natured dog he is today, I am truely lucky.

His first night at home

River absolutely loves the beach - he is a total waterbaby - how much does he look like falcor from the neverending story here!

Shake it baby!

The last few months have been a really full on time in my life and he has helped me through always being there with a big smile for cuddles & fun. Here I am with my boys hanging out at home.

Karen's hot firey party

2008-01-14T07:05:00.000+09:00

We celebrated my sisters hens party on Saturday 5th January & celebrate we did, it was such a fun night! The day started with a lunch at mums, we then got picked up by a fire truck that took us to our pole dancing class before we headed out for the night.

Sooooo much fun!

I did Karen's makeup wanting her to feel amazing for her big party & to also get some extra practice on her face before the wedding. We were both really happy that it lasted the entire night & she still looked fresh when things could have been quite messy - if makeup can last through an action packed hens day & night it can last anything!

Love you chicken!!! x