Well well well, it seems about two YEARS since I photographed Karina and NIck's wedding, just two weeks ago now. The day after the wedding me and Elmer travelled over to the UK during a snowstorm (it took 83 hours), but that's a whole other story!
I'm going to find it hard to write about this wedding without using lots of gushing language and exclamation marks, so I'll try and refrain from that. Even without the exclamation marks it sounds pretty DARN cool. Karina contacted me a while back and asked if I'd be interested in shooting her Wanaka wedding. She mentioned helicopters, snowy mountains and Husky dogs pulling sleds. I said I was available and that the wedding sounded pretty cool (Um... Arghhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!) and sat staring longingly at my computer waiting for her to reply. I may have punched the air when her and NIck decided to book me (..or not, depending on how un-cool you think that makes me). Suffice to say I've been eagerly looking forward to this wedding since then.
Karina and Nick were pretty excited too. They are NZers living on a farm near Esperance in Western Australia, so travelling back to Central Otago in winter must have been a bit of a shock to the system. Enough for most of the bridal party to have the flu the week of the wedding. When I'm that ill I lie around on the floor groaning, but not this lot. Not only are they lovely lovely people, but they were up for all the adventure and partying they'd been planning for months.
Oh yeah, I also got to ride on the back on a skidoo in the mountains whilst photographing the husky dog sledding teams.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yey! That was a long blog post. Did you notice the bit where I was on the skidoo?!!!!!
I'm going to find it hard to write about this wedding without using lots of gushing language and exclamation marks, so I'll try and refrain from that. Even without the exclamation marks it sounds pretty DARN cool. Karina contacted me a while back and asked if I'd be interested in shooting her Wanaka wedding. She mentioned helicopters, snowy mountains and Husky dogs pulling sleds. I said I was available and that the wedding sounded pretty cool (Um... Arghhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!) and sat staring longingly at my computer waiting for her to reply. I may have punched the air when her and NIck decided to book me (..or not, depending on how un-cool you think that makes me). Suffice to say I've been eagerly looking forward to this wedding since then.
Karina and Nick were pretty excited too. They are NZers living on a farm near Esperance in Western Australia, so travelling back to Central Otago in winter must have been a bit of a shock to the system. Enough for most of the bridal party to have the flu the week of the wedding. When I'm that ill I lie around on the floor groaning, but not this lot. Not only are they lovely lovely people, but they were up for all the adventure and partying they'd been planning for months.
Oh yeah, I also got to ride on the back on a skidoo in the mountains whilst photographing the husky dog sledding teams.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yey! That was a long blog post. Did you notice the bit where I was on the skidoo?!!!!!
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Elmer has fallen asleep on the sofa and I'm taking the opportunity to blog. I know Belinda will be eagerly anticipating these (we've been trying to arrange a photography session since new baby Sylvie was born 6 months ago!)
It was over a year ago now that I photographed Belinda at home with husband Sean and baby Claudia. Claudia is now two years old (scary how that happens) and has a baby sister who is almost old enough to be cool and play games with her, but in the meantime is at that cute, cuddly giggly stage.
I tell you what, these guys make such a gorgeous family unit, I could photograph them every week. You know how it's cool to have a 'girl crush' these days? I think I have a 'family crush'! We were chatting in advance of the shoot and decided to do a two stage session - one stage at home involving jumping on the bed, and one stage in the woods with balloons and bubbles. Organised chaos!
Lush. A few more blog posts coming up. If I don't fit them all in before I leave I will be blogging from Wales!
It was over a year ago now that I photographed Belinda at home with husband Sean and baby Claudia. Claudia is now two years old (scary how that happens) and has a baby sister who is almost old enough to be cool and play games with her, but in the meantime is at that cute, cuddly giggly stage.
I tell you what, these guys make such a gorgeous family unit, I could photograph them every week. You know how it's cool to have a 'girl crush' these days? I think I have a 'family crush'! We were chatting in advance of the shoot and decided to do a two stage session - one stage at home involving jumping on the bed, and one stage in the woods with balloons and bubbles. Organised chaos!
Lush. A few more blog posts coming up. If I don't fit them all in before I leave I will be blogging from Wales!
Stacey:
Oh i just love them!! U r rite sinead-such a gorgeous family! They are all soo divine. Loving the last foto of claudias wee face-sums her up eh. Soo cheeky. Awesum work as always ox
(07.17.11 @ 09:42 PM)
Angela Noelle:
These are incredible. I'm in awe. I caught my breath so many times!
Trish and Steve:
Stunning....these are works of art....the only problem is which ones will we choose to buy...
(07.18.11 @ 12:22 AM)
Trish and Steve:
stunning....these are works of art.
The only problem is which ones do we choose to buy
Monica:
Brilliant, SInead! I would buy the lot!! M x
(07.18.11 @ 11:53 PM)
Alison:
So beautiful!! Love the shots in the forest, what a brilliant location and a beautiful family :)
(07.19.11 @ 01:49 AM)
Sinead Photo:
Thank you everyone, what lovely comments!
(07.20.11 @ 12:39 PM)
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It's my annual birthday blog post! Worryingly, the birthdays seem to be getting less exciting sounding as the years go by! Hopefully that will change soon when we are out of the house building era. These days doing an entire washing up without a small person trying to pull my trousers down is deemed a successful activity. Excitement doesn't really enter into it!
So yesterday was my 32nd birthday, and it was SOOOO cold that any thoughts of going out somewhere and walking (I like a good walk on my birthday) went out the window. The plan instead was to sit by the fire eating chocolate and then go out for a meal.
Well, we tried. I have so much to do before I leave for the UK next week that couldn't resist finishing my tax spreadsheet. And then because Elmer didn't nap in the day he was too tired to take to a restaurant.
We did have my favourite takeaway pizza though! Successful activity!!!!!
Elmer's wearing his Welsh shirt in preparation for all the Welshness he's going to experience in a week's time. I just need to teach him to say "alright boyo!"
This time last year I turned 31 and we went for a walk with baby Elmer and I ate cake.
The year before on my 30th I was pregnant with Elmer and we ate out in a nice restaurant. The year before that when I turned 29 I was in China eating noodles after a Peking Duck disaster.
I tell you what, if we are still houseless and living in the barn next year when I turn 33, I WILL EAT MY HAT. Oops, hopefully I haven't just jinxed the build!!!!!
So yesterday was my 32nd birthday, and it was SOOOO cold that any thoughts of going out somewhere and walking (I like a good walk on my birthday) went out the window. The plan instead was to sit by the fire eating chocolate and then go out for a meal.
Well, we tried. I have so much to do before I leave for the UK next week that couldn't resist finishing my tax spreadsheet. And then because Elmer didn't nap in the day he was too tired to take to a restaurant.
We did have my favourite takeaway pizza though! Successful activity!!!!!
Elmer's wearing his Welsh shirt in preparation for all the Welshness he's going to experience in a week's time. I just need to teach him to say "alright boyo!"
This time last year I turned 31 and we went for a walk with baby Elmer and I ate cake.
The year before on my 30th I was pregnant with Elmer and we ate out in a nice restaurant. The year before that when I turned 29 I was in China eating noodles after a Peking Duck disaster.
I tell you what, if we are still houseless and living in the barn next year when I turn 33, I WILL EAT MY HAT. Oops, hopefully I haven't just jinxed the build!!!!!
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Elmer had his last day at his Waitati baby music group for a while, and it was dress-up day. The lovely Belinda lent me a bee outfit for him! Isn't it lush??? I thought he would love being a bee since he has an obsession with insects (and bees in particular) but it took him a while to come around, and it was about an hour before he uttered his first "Zzzzzzzzzz".
That's Elmer the bee watching Thomas the Tank Engine, hence the smile. I still want to dress him up as a dinosaur, but I think that should wait till he's a little older. Maybe he can be a sheep next, wouldn't that be cute??!
That's Elmer the bee watching Thomas the Tank Engine, hence the smile. I still want to dress him up as a dinosaur, but I think that should wait till he's a little older. Maybe he can be a sheep next, wouldn't that be cute??!
Belinda:
AHHHHH!! He is LUSH!!!!!! The suit is super cute, and I am glad we can share the buzzy bee love around!! x
(07.14.11 @ 03:37 PM)
Aunty Liana:
lucky I just bought a dragon dress up for Matthew then..it can pass as a dinosaur!! what happened to superman?? though he makes a very cute bee
(07.14.11 @ 06:17 PM)
Jed:
He'll be thanking you for these when he grows up ;-p
(07.14.11 @ 09:57 PM)
Monica:
Aw, what a gorgeous busy bee. Can't wait to see him buzzing in our garden! M x
(07.15.11 @ 09:11 AM)
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Stacey and Paul are old timers now. I shot their engagement photographs, their wedding photographs, Stacey's pregnancy photographs and now their super cute baby photographs! I think that's a record for the blog. Six month old baby Riki is of course, DIVINE. I couldn't wait to meet him and see who he looked like (Stacey when he's serious, Paul when he's smiling. It's the other way around with Elmer). He has such expressive eyes, he's like a little baby deer!
It was lovely to chat to Stacey about baby-rearing, and see her and Paul so content and happy as a little family unit. Makes me feel all emotional, sniff!!
Paige the terrier was also there. I'm sure she has a little inward groan when she hears me coming up the drive, poor dog.
A few from our session last week:
Love this next series I've entitled 'Crazy Baby'..
Cute! I have a few more baby related images coming up. One is Elmer dressed as a bee!
It was lovely to chat to Stacey about baby-rearing, and see her and Paul so content and happy as a little family unit. Makes me feel all emotional, sniff!!
Paige the terrier was also there. I'm sure she has a little inward groan when she hears me coming up the drive, poor dog.
A few from our session last week:
Love this next series I've entitled 'Crazy Baby'..
Cute! I have a few more baby related images coming up. One is Elmer dressed as a bee!
Liana the assistant:
oh my gosh!! Stacey and Paul your wee fella Riki is gorgeous!
Sinead why don't I come on baby shoots?...are you worried I may run off with them?..be hard not to look how cute he is..oooohhh
Sinead Photo:
Why hello Liana. Yes he's lush isn't he?? I often wish I had you with me on baby shoots actually, with your monkeying skills!
(07.14.11 @ 11:31 AM)
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Sinead you are the best photographer in the world thanks you rock
(08.07.11 @ 06:48 AM)A M A Z I N G!!!!!! Nick just woke me up to tell you had posted. We love love love the photos!!! You are so talented. Thank you for being an absolute dream to work with. Beautiful photos!!! Aaaahhh I am so excited xxxx
(08.07.11 @ 06:49 AM)Beautiful Sinead... The outdoor nighttime ones are just gorgeous. I love them!
(08.07.11 @ 01:42 PM)WOW, fabulous photos, loved them all (& of course the husky ones)....it was one of the best afternoons we have had at teh Snow Farm
(08.08.11 @ 04:45 PM)