Being present and grateful for now.... This is what I learnt to appreciate this weekend. I also got to witness to love, heart and good people.... not a bad couple of days I think!!!
A small preview of more to come xx
Its late and I need to sleep, its been a big few days... NZ you make me proud!!! Josh I kept my promise... albeit a little late :)
Probably one of the proudest moments for me... I ran in puffing.... The entire restaurant was full to capacity.... it was sitting on the counter... I couldn't help myself and grabbed it without taking a breath... realizing I was pushing my way in front of a hungry customer I calmed myself a little, so as not to look like a frenzied beast, and calmly started flicking through. I can't begin to describe the feeling of pride I have for this magical project I was so so lucky to be part of.
It began almost a year ago with Monique and Bevan Smith calling me asking me if I would be interested in shooting the photos for their beyond amazing Riverstone Kitchen cookbook. Now remembering that this restaurant just won Cuisine magazine Restaurant of the year, my heart literally exploded with excitement!!! Of course I was honored and I wont lie slightly frightened. However the fear soon died and with the love and support from two fantastically talented people (Mon and Bevan) who guided me through their vision and of course their passion for food.
To the Smith family, thank you for allowing me to do this. Thank you for allowing me to eat afterwards and thank you for producing what I believe to be NZ's finest cookbooks!!!!
I'm so very, very proud!!!!!
To purchase a copy of this book you can find it here and can I just say I've literally tasted everything in this book and its 100% worth every penny!!!
I don't think there is anything better than a photo of your child. I don't have any shots of my girls on the walls.... no lie.... its quite shameful to be honest. I have however decided to rectify this and took some quick 'test' shots for the wall this warm afternoon. It got me to thinking. EVERYONE should have photos on the wall.. mantel... wherever. For the month of October I will be offering mini sessions for children. There will be a limited amount of 5 spots available. They will be in studio sessions and simple portraits like the ones below. You will receive 15- 20 full resolution images on disc as well as all images as 5 x 7's. $500.
To book please email me on fio@fionaandersenphotography.com
Have a happy day xx
Not a bad way to spend the afternoon
A bundle as perfect as can be.
Ava
Lost for words. The biggest day of your life should be met with joy, love and breathtaking beauty. xx
In a lonely tent in the middle of a field there is a party... I guess its not so lonely after all?
