Archer and Hugo | Mornington Peninsula childrens photographer

Meet Archer and Hugo, and their gorgeous mum and dad. Archer was one of the first newborns I photographed and I've had the pleasure of photographing him quite a bit since then, including when his gorgeous baby brother was just a bump in mums tummy, and then when he was newborn. We met up for an outdoors session and had a lot of fun. Not sure who had more fun, me or the boys :)

Tara and Rob it was great to catch up with you again and see how your beautiful family has grown. Your boys are just beautiful and it was such a pleasure to spend the morning with you all. Enjoy your sneak peek. I will have your gallery up for you very soon.

Belle and Georgie | Mornington childrens photographer

Aren't they just adorable. Dee and Trevor it was great to spend the morning with you and your beautiful girls - even if it did have a chaotic start, it turned out well :) Thanks guys, your full gallery will be up very shortly.

Nikki & Co | Mornington Peninsula Maternity Photography

Isn't Nikki's beautiful baby belly just gorgeous. I am constantly amazed at the miracles at work inside those beautiful baby bellies, and amazed that in a few more days it will be gone... just a memory. It makes me so happy to be able to capture this unique and fleeting moment in a family's life. I loved meeting you both and wish you all the very best for an easy and safe delivery of your little sweetheart into your arms. And I can't wait to hear your good news :)

Julijana | Mornington baby photographer

Isn't Julijana just a little doll. From her perfect creamy skin, her big blue eyes, those looooong lashes, and her beautiful hair... she's just so scrummy yummy! (she also lives in a house so full of light, just to seal the deal)

Toby and Jay | Mornington newborn photographer

Ahhh little baby boys. I was so happy to see this beautiful family again. I first photographed Toby when he was newborn, and now he's back with his new baby brother Jay. And what an adorable little baby he is. Those beautiful big blue eyes and that soft, fluffy, fluffy hair was just devine, and so soft it tickled my nose when I cuddled him.

It was such a pleasure to be able to capture these special early days of your growing family D and K. Congratulations again on the arrival of your beautiful new little man. You're full gallery will be up for you very shortly.

my dude... | Mornington childrens photographer

comming to visit me while I work away in the office. He popped on the Superman/Clark Kent glasses so he was all dressed and ready to be my assistant :) My little buddy who brightens my day doing his crazy little things. His Ethy-isms.

Still here... | Mornington childrens photographer

So where have I been? Just here, balancing the mummy and photographer thing as best as I can :)

August is a crazy month around here. We've had so many birthday parties (seriously FIVE the past weekend), plus Amelia's dedication. There's been school things on, everyone's been sick so I had to be a mum first again, and updates here got put to the back of the to-do list. :) Anyway, we still have a few more birthday parties to get to over the next two weeks, but it's all fun, fun, fun.

I also have had lots of deliveries of yummy, yummy things including albums. I've never shared photos of the gorgeous albums I use. They're all custom made for my gorgeous clients and they are just delish. Seriously (insert another word besides gorgous here LOL), and amazing quality. Swoon, swoon, I just love them. I'll take some photos tomorrow and share before they go out to their excited owners. But organising all of that has taken up a fair bit of time too.

I've also been organising photos to update around our house... seeing as there's a new little person in the family, what better reason for new photos hey. I love decorating with photos and creating galleries of gorgous shots that visitors as well as ourselves love to look at.

So here's a few designs of the latest updates:

These will go above our TV unit (obviously)

These will go in our bedroom. I get to lay my eyes on my gorgeous kiddos first thing every morning. Reminds me how lucky I am every day - awwww.

Miss Millie's own little gallery in her bedroom. I love this one, and just ordered the frames today so can't wait for them to arrive.

And this last one is still waiting of photos to put in it. I have ideas, I just need Melbourne's weather to co-operate with me now.

And then I still need to do the family room, boys room, enterence hall, studio, office and viewing room. Hmm I felt like I was making a dint in the list until I just typed that out LOL.

What do you think. Like them?

And upcomming this week - Jay, Toby and Julijana

Angus' first birthday party | Mornington childrens photography

Angus' first birthday party | Mornington childrens photography

Angus' first birthday party | Mornington childrens photography

Angus' first birthday party | Mornington childrens photography

About a month ago I visited Angus at his home to photograph him as an almost-one-year-old. This past weekend I had the pleasure of photographing his first birthday party. His mum Nicole did such a fantastic job with all the little details. It was a fun afternoon, I'm sure he had a ball. He was totally exhausted by the end. Here is the start of his sneak peeks - there will be more to follow over the next few days.

(like the tags for the goody-bags?)

Millie's morning

Way back in January, and I think on the other (family) blog I did a photo a day challenge, adding a photo every day for the whole month. Well that was the aim, but a certain little miss and her very early arrival caused a bit of a hickup half way through the month and that was that. I loved that way of documenting our lives though, so thought I'd share a little of our family life over at this blog... a little peep inside our home. Here are a few little moments that made up our rainy, wet Friday. (This one's a bit Amelia heavy, but I'll do some more with the boys soon).

[who's bed is it anyway?]

She does this adorable little thing... sucking her two fingers, and then holding that hand in her mouth with the other hand. It makes me giggle.

She's teething and a bit unwell, so she was just not a happy girl today. She just would not crack a smile for me...
... but then Ethan walked in and she just lit up for him.
I enjoyed doing this, so I hope you enjoy seeing them too as there will be more.

Ollie and Co | Mornington Peninsula family photography

Ollie | Mornington Peninsula toddlers

Happy, happy, smiley boy! About 10 mins later those balloons were up up and away :( Lucky he was still happy with his truck. He's just the spunkiest little man, and I just adore the way Cath dressed him! No wonder he's a spunky little monkey, his mummy is over here :) Lots of yummy stuff.

Oliver | Mornington Peninsula toddlers

This little guy was the happiest, sweetest munchkin around. It's no secret I have a soft spot for little boys, and Oliver was no exception. He gave me a good workout but hey... I need that anyway ;) Was so great to meet you Catherine and Scott, thanks for traveling all the way down here. Enjoy your sneak peek, there will be more to come over the next few days :)

My girl :)

Just sneaking a personal pic in before sharing the next lot of sneak peeks. My little princess is 6mths old now. She's such a little blessing in our lives. Her brothers just adore her to pieces. Ethan wakes up each morning, walks into the familyroom and says "oh hello daaaaaaarling!", and Liam says "Hello Missy-Moo! Hello, hello, I love you!" constantly to her. One things for sure. She's loved!

Oscar | Mornington Peninsula baby photography