Sugar and Spice...

Little Miss H came into the world just after Christmas and what a beautiful gift she is to her family.

The family welcomed her into the home with open arms...

and wrapped her up in their love...

Miss H sleeps peacefully in her room, knowing that her big brothers will always procect her...

and she looks out to world knowing that her mum and dad will love her, hug her and delight in her. Always.

Miss H you are one very beautiful princess. From the top of your head to the tip of your toes. 

Thanks to Miss H and her beautiful, patient, mum for allowing me to capture this moment in her life. You are wrapped up in a home filled with love, laughter and big brothers.    May you always sleep in peace...

Be {wrapped in love}



The Chair

I'd been on the lookout for awhile. Not sure what it was that I wanted but was confident I would know it when I saw it. So naturally when I was 15mins into a 2 hour road trip with the 3 kids and my big sister and all our luggage in the car, I saw it!!!
It was sitting on the side of the road amongst a large pile of other items no longer loved or needed, ready for
the council pick up. What was I to do?  Would it fit in the car? only one way to find out.....
A quick u-turn and pulling into the driveway I could see the family sitting out the front of the house. Big breath, here go's..
"Hi I'm Tracy and I saw the chair on the curb there.  Would it be okay if I could have it?"
Well not only did they say "Yes" but then they insisted that I not take the one on the curb as it was a bit broke. "The one in the house is much better, you can have that instead"  So off he go's inside and brings out this.....

After much "oh no that's too good" & some"are you sure?" followed by a large amount of "thank you soooo very much"  we packed the chair into the car (yes I made it fit) and continued our drive north.
This is what I had being looking for. I am so glad that I turned around and went back. I am so glad the previous owners no longer wanted it. I am so glad I am so easily pleased! :)

Dressed up in Urban rock or dressed down in vintage chick, this chair retains it's regal like beauty.

May we all find what it is we are looking for in the everyday moments of our live's.

Be {on the lookout}

Black and White (and red too)

Life can throw some serious curve balls, and it's not always black and white. The world is full of grey. Luckily the world is full of red too. Bright, bold, beautiful red. Red the colour of love, strength and confidence.  So it was quite appropriate that the D family chose to wear black, white and red to their session.  This is a family who are dealing with a big curve ball right now and they are using all the elements of the colour red to handle it....

LOVE:
that which binds us together

    and keeps us full of happiness and joy...

STRENGHT:

the ability to rise above the circumstances and shine

and CONFIDENCE:

having full trust in each other, knowing that together you will be able to overcome anything,

knowing that there will always be someone to turn too, someone to swap clothes with, someone to fix your hair and someone to give you a hug when you most need one,

 

yep RED can sure help carry you through when life is full of black, white and grey and I think 2 of the best thing to help you through this journey we call life, is family and love.

The D family are a beautiful family who shine with love, along with laughter, joy, strenght and confidence.

It was an honour to spend time with them and I thank you for allowing me to share in your familes love....

Be

{confident}



Friends Forever

What do you get when you take 2 best friends, 2 pairs of gumboots, one umbrella, some rain clouds and a camera???  Well you get great photos, a busted umbrella and a sore belly from laughing.
Miss C and Miss R are as close as sister's and alway on the look out for each other.  They have laughed together, cried together, moved house together and preformed Christmas songs together (we have the footage to prove it)

Here is the fabulous miss C

 working that blue door...

and just being an all round glamor girl

of course her BFF can work it just as well...

Miss R sure knows how to hold an umbrella...

when with best friends, 2 is always better then 1....

Things got a lot more fun when we found the puddles...

Thanks girls for a fun filled adventure. thanks for helping each other and being ready to carry each other, for jumping puddles for each other and just standing up for each other.


Be {a true friend}

Old Sydney Town

When you think of old towns, Sydney really shouldn't enter your thoughts. After all she is only a wee 200 odd years young.  Athens, Jerusalem, Delhi, Syria - now these are old cities!  Still i love walking around our "young"
city and finding the history that she has to offer....

The Nurse's walk at the Rocks

The imposing bank entrance at Martin Plaza

the juxtaposition of sandstone and metal

the homeless sitting at the steps of Gods home

 and the thought of Captain Cook landing here only a few years ago with an exhausted crew and a bunch of  
 convicts.....

how blessed we are to have this young, vibrant city. foraged from criminals sweat and tears. With enough history and soul to keep me happy....

“Every city is a living body.”

 St. Augustine, City of God

Be {a living body}

Puddle's

Had a super great weekend photo shoot with some urban cool girls.... Just a sneak peek for now of what we got up to in the rain.

Be {muddy}

Bunnies Ahead

So back in early May I was fortunate to be able to take some photo's of the Rabbitoh's team. Russell Crowe couldn't make it, nor could Issac Luke, Nathan Merritt, Roy Asotasi or....hmmm well actually none of the 1st grade players could make it BUT i did get to shot some players of the future along with some very beautiful future support team members!

So I give you the Rabbitohs Full back (season 2025). Note his concentration and cute little button nose...

Next may i present the Bunnies Hooker (season 2020). Just look at the steely determination in his face...

Finally i present to you the prop for the Mighty Rabbits (season 2020). You can feel the power of his hits...

And a drum roll please for the "Women in League" coordinator (season 2022)

Now you can see why Mr Crowe is so very quietly confident - he know's what the future holds....

These photo's were a gift for a very special grandmother - a woman who is always cheering for her team.
She is with them through the amazing team victories, handing out the high fives and group hugs. She is with them through the incredible low's - when her team hasn't had a win all season and the tunnel they jog through is very dark and lonely. She is the team manager, physio, coach and number 1 fan rolled into one!
This is her team...

It was a joy to spent time with these little bunnies and I thank you Mrs K, Mrs D and Mrs N for allowing me to hang out with your fantastic team. Grandmothers are very important to the lives of their grandchildren and I hope that these images will remind you just how much your team loves and adores you Mrs A ...

"A grandmother is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend." author unknown


Be {a team player}