You could be a part time model - Day 5

I wish I could share more... alas this was a contracted job and the images are to be kept husssh husssh until a later date.  Heather I don't really think you realize just how stunning you are.  Thank you for being so relaxed, beautiful and a complete joy to work with.

Beyond beautiful - Day 4

A photograph doesn't do justice... The beauty that this small person possesses is breath taking.

I'll be waiting for you - Day 3

So hard to choose.  I wear bottle bottom glasses... Mummy goggles... when it comes to the girls.   To me each of them is unique and quite divine.  I have mummy goggles on, and probably the strongest prescription available.   So its difficult to pick a shot for today.

Today I sat - DAY TWO

Today I sat with someone whom I admire, respect and adore.  Life has a funny way of dealing our cards and sometimes we struggle and question why it can be so god damn difficult.  Person I sat with today... I just want you to know that your heart and spirit is so large.  You are on the right path.... be alive with your journey and feel no guilt because however it ends up you will both win... no questions asked.   Thank you for being who you are because its pretty god damn awesome!!! It got dark quickly today - as it does in winter - I realized around the...oops too late mark and had to improvise with what I could.

So this is it!!    I hope your day was as cool as mine xxx

And so it begins - DAY ONE

Its been a battle of momentous proportions.  An inner struggle to hunt, search for the voice I feel as though I have lost.  I guess its something everyone at some stage would suffer.  The feelings of insecurity, the personal pressure that we put upon ourselves.  A very wise and brilliant man once said (Jonathan Canlas I salute you).  That we need to shoot for ourselves...its vital.  I nod my head in agreement however I know that I have lost the ability to do so due to my anxiety of failure... what if no one likes what I do?  What if I see something that no one else can? Today a voice screamed inside my head.... get up and just do it.... put down that plate of food and take some pictures... of anything... maybe nothing, but just begin.

SO day one.... and tomorrow will be day two and so on.

xx

ME???

Probably one of the most nerve wrecking blog posts I've done.  Why you ask, well this family is beyond talented and for some crazy but humbling reason they chose me to photograph their wedding. I feel confident to say that every member of the family has outdone themselves in their chosen fields.... We have two architects, a photographer, a cake maker, a basket maker and two clothing designers.... no pressure right????  and if you knew just how much talent they had you too would be shaking in your shoes wondering WHY ME????  Thank you Lana (the other insanely talented, beautiful photographer sister) for taking a chance on me and allowing me to be part of what was a spectacular and gorgeous event.

Rysha and Tyler your life together will be filled with love, joy, laughter and fishing.  I truly wish you all the best on your magical journey xx

Oh and a post is not complete without a mention of some pretty amazing vendors who I wish I could fly over to NZ to create the same magic.

Jennifer Stocks - you are one of Australia's most talented photographerd but your an even greater person.  Thank you for having my back and making sure I remembered to breathe!!  I adore you xx

Bree Meldrum (the other beautiful talented sister of the bride and of course bridesmaid)  Your cakes were without a doubt some of the best that I have seen (and tasted...ahem).  I would literally get married again just to have a The cake that ate Paris cake

Laura - The hair was perfect and delicate and romantic and gasp just beautiful!!!

Peppers resort in Byron Bay

Way too long

Way to long to be so absent.  I have so much to say... so much to show.... A quick shot of a blog post to come.  Byron Bay, Australia... your way cool!!!

Make sure you love

And laugh.... its the best medicine

Is it complicated?

Love its a work in progress and will be for a million more years to come.  But when it does go right, its magical no questions asked.  It can be breath taking, it can be difficult.  Its a complicated feeling that often overwhelms.  The butterflies, the sweaty palms, the racing heart and saying all the wrong things, nothing makes sense.  Nothing is more pure or more frightening.   But nothing is more magical than the feeling of love.