Elmer is 5 months old now. Since he just LOVES to stand up (with a little assistance), we decided he might enjoy his jolly jumper. He doesn't really jump in it yet, but seems pretty happy with it...
This is definitely the McGivern (my family) pout. Teachers used to tell me to "stop catching flies" when I was little. Someone said that to Elmer for the first time the other day, but man alive, he is SO cute he can get away with it.
Blue Steel anyone?
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Well, aren't I the fancy-pants flying up to Auckland for a photoshoot?! I had a fantastic day with Emily and Dixon, who seem to me such a perfect match for eachother they are like one seamless EmilyDixonUnit. They'd have to be pretty good at working together since they run a business creating exciting websites for people. Dixon is the coding/back-end genius and Emily is the designer/creative genius.
As we drove to the spots I'd picked out for the shoot Dixon drove and Emily read the map. There were NO arguments. I told Steven about this when we got home, and Steven pretended to be busy folding nappies.
I've always loved dark, foresty places... and in New Zealand - dark, bushy, ferny places.
And we found the coolest field with a bumpy fence-line:
Emily and Dixon marry in just 3 weeks! They've already told me about some very cool things happening at the wedding - I can't wait!
As we drove to the spots I'd picked out for the shoot Dixon drove and Emily read the map. There were NO arguments. I told Steven about this when we got home, and Steven pretended to be busy folding nappies.
I've always loved dark, foresty places... and in New Zealand - dark, bushy, ferny places.
And we found the coolest field with a bumpy fence-line:
Emily and Dixon marry in just 3 weeks! They've already told me about some very cool things happening at the wedding - I can't wait!
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I have to admit, I was dreading Shireen and Andy's wedding. When I initially spoke to Shireen about travelling up to the North Island, I knew I would have a 4 month old baby (or thereabouts), but I didn't know what that would entail exactly. I did a little research and decided my baby would cope without me for the 2 nights I would be spending up in Napier. He'd be fine. And he was fine! Steven took great care of him. What I didn't think about was how I would cope! I cried all the way to the airport, and carried on crying pretty much until I started reading The Time Wasters Letters (so funny) on the airplane.
Luckily the wedding the next day was a great distraction. Andy and Shireen are like two very chilled out, very in-love models (what more could I ask for?!) and their wedding was beautiful. From the ceremony in Andy's parent's garden, to the reception at Clifton Station on the waterfront, everything was visually stunning, and I could have added another 10 hours to the wedding day and still been finding new things to photograph.
Turns out Shireen is a photographer-turned-camerawoman for Channel 7 in Oz. I only found out at the reception... eeek the pressure!
And look at the beautiful stone I got to take home! These were part of the table settings, and Andy's dad made them for EVERYONE at the wedding. So cool.
Thanks guys for trusting me with your photography!
Another wedding and an engagement session coming up....
Luckily the wedding the next day was a great distraction. Andy and Shireen are like two very chilled out, very in-love models (what more could I ask for?!) and their wedding was beautiful. From the ceremony in Andy's parent's garden, to the reception at Clifton Station on the waterfront, everything was visually stunning, and I could have added another 10 hours to the wedding day and still been finding new things to photograph.
Turns out Shireen is a photographer-turned-camerawoman for Channel 7 in Oz. I only found out at the reception... eeek the pressure!
And look at the beautiful stone I got to take home! These were part of the table settings, and Andy's dad made them for EVERYONE at the wedding. So cool.
Thanks guys for trusting me with your photography!
Another wedding and an engagement session coming up....
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I need to get these images up so Belinda can link to them from her blog! Us bloggers are very particular about our internet coverage... Belinda writes a blog about her life since having baby Claudia, who she shares with husband-to-be Shaun, and Pug Willow.
This photoshoot was a surprise present from Belinda to Shaun on Valentines Day - isn't that such a great idea?! Belinda noticed my blog after seeing Rebecca and Sam's wedding almost a year ago, and was after shots of Claudia, and also some romanticy shots of her and Shaun before their wedding. Ahhh, I just love romance! Me and Steven are definitely going to remember Valentines Day next year....
Claudia and Willow meet. Willow is thinking "Please don't try and suck my nose again".
Meanwhile Willow meets an old enemy...
Thank you Belinda and Shaun for a lovely romantic Valentines Day! Stay in touch - and you should post a link to your blog below!!
This photoshoot was a surprise present from Belinda to Shaun on Valentines Day - isn't that such a great idea?! Belinda noticed my blog after seeing Rebecca and Sam's wedding almost a year ago, and was after shots of Claudia, and also some romanticy shots of her and Shaun before their wedding. Ahhh, I just love romance! Me and Steven are definitely going to remember Valentines Day next year....
Claudia and Willow meet. Willow is thinking "Please don't try and suck my nose again".
Meanwhile Willow meets an old enemy...
Thank you Belinda and Shaun for a lovely romantic Valentines Day! Stay in touch - and you should post a link to your blog below!!
Angela Noelle:
Wowsaroony! I landed here by following Bee's link to you on her blog. I am very, VERY envious of these beautiful shots - our little girl's a couple of months older than Baby Hag and we still don't have a family portrait. /sigh These are stunning! What a happiness glow and talented capturER...er. Hahaha. Awesome!
(02.24.10 @ 06:09 PM)
Sinead Photo:
Aww, thanks Angela!!
(02.25.10 @ 10:21 PM)
Belinda Julie:
Double awww, Ange you are so cute!
I'm at belindajulie.blogspot.com if anyone is interested.
(02.26.10 @ 07:02 PM)
Belinda Julie:
Double awww, Ange you are so cute!
I'm at belindajulie.blogspot.com if anyone is interested.
(02.26.10 @ 07:03 PM)
Anonymous:
Awesum shots guys! What a georgous family ox
(03.01.10 @ 06:28 PM)
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I have some great advice for anyone thinking that they have far too much time on their hands. The following should keep you relatively busy:
a) Move to the other side of the world
b) Start up a business
c) Have a baby
d) Take photographs (see above, with particular reference to b) and c))
e) Blog about a), b), c) and d)
f) Eat and sleep
g) Try and remain glamourous at all times
Last week I realised my photographic coverage of Elmer was decreasing week by week! I sit and edit wedding images whilst he lies on my lap, or on the floor.. we'll have a bit of a chat.. and then just as I'm thinking "ooh, I'll take a photograph of you" I hear the old familiar sound of him filling his nappy. The glamour!
Anyway, here he is with his Dad reading a book called... Elmer's Friends (thanks mum and dad!)
Obviously the book discusses things of great concern and worryment for babies...
Elmer in a happier mode with our neighbour Donna. Nobody could look cooler in their pyjamas and sunglasses:
And here is the house as it stands (or doesn't stand!!)
My mission for this week is to capture Elmer's amazingly huge smile. He is very camera conscious, and the smile is replaced by a look of wonder as soon as he is infront of the lens.
a) Move to the other side of the world
b) Start up a business
c) Have a baby
d) Take photographs (see above, with particular reference to b) and c))
e) Blog about a), b), c) and d)
f) Eat and sleep
g) Try and remain glamourous at all times
Last week I realised my photographic coverage of Elmer was decreasing week by week! I sit and edit wedding images whilst he lies on my lap, or on the floor.. we'll have a bit of a chat.. and then just as I'm thinking "ooh, I'll take a photograph of you" I hear the old familiar sound of him filling his nappy. The glamour!
Anyway, here he is with his Dad reading a book called... Elmer's Friends (thanks mum and dad!)
Obviously the book discusses things of great concern and worryment for babies...
Elmer in a happier mode with our neighbour Donna. Nobody could look cooler in their pyjamas and sunglasses:
And here is the house as it stands (or doesn't stand!!)
My mission for this week is to capture Elmer's amazingly huge smile. He is very camera conscious, and the smile is replaced by a look of wonder as soon as he is infront of the lens.
Two:
Regarding points a,b,c,d,e,f and of course g - that's why we think you're amazing!! xx
(02.24.10 @ 02:56 AM)
Charlotte:
You didn't even mention g) oh and build a house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(02.24.10 @ 03:32 PM)
Sinead Photo:
I know, I realised that after I posted it! Haha. Yes, that little old job that we need to get done.....
(02.24.10 @ 07:04 PM)
Monica:
Elmer obviously doesn't understand the concept of friends yet! Love the Kojak look.
M x
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oooh Elmer!!! Aunty gushing Aunty gushing!!! yum yum
(02.28.10 @ 01:50 PM)Gran gushing too! What do you mean Sinead, he doesn't suit red?? He's divine in everything!
(03.01.10 @ 12:10 AM)M x
Could he BE any cuter?? And look how big he is!!!! Standing?? I'm so proud!
(03.02.10 @ 12:52 PM)Awww, he's such a babe! Can't wait to meet him. xo
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