TRADING LIVES - a short film on human trafficking
Posted on November 17, 2008 in Film, Inspire, Other, Uncategorized by Andrew

Now for something COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!!

I recently just shot a short film for an organization (ACRATH) that work to stop human trafficking. It was an amazing project to be apart of. This film is going to be launched tomorrow along with their new website.

If your interested in finding out more take a look:

http://www.acrath.org

You can watch the film below but though there is nothing super scary in it I would not suggest it for kids.

Also the music is by my FANTASTIC and TALENTED FRIEND - Aaron! Check out more of his music here:

http://www.vividmusicstudios.com/

I really hope that you enjoy the film… or actually maybe not “enjoy” but feel inspired to help STOP this horrible disregard for fellow people.

I feel so grateful for the life I lead and hope that I can do something to help others who are less fortunate!

There are 27 million people enslaved today - join up and stop the trade in human lives!

7 comments so far....comments rock!

  1. G wrote: This film is so powerful. It says so much so simply and really makes me feel quite sick inside (which is a good thing). I really am happy that you are helping to spread awareness about this and hopefully help stop trading lives. You are exceptionally talented. (11/17/08, 10:30 pm)

  2. bene wrote: hailey, it is so powerful. It really does make me want to do something - and not to mention it is so amazingly well done. (but what else would we expect from you!) (11/18/08, 1:54 am)

  3. Raymond Teodo wrote: This is a very powerful film. That 1 and a half minutes of footage says a lot more than what a 20 minute or a 90 minute presentation would take. I hope many will view it and make themselves aware of the trading business and how important it is for us to combat it. (11/18/08, 8:30 am)

  4. Colette wrote: Wow. This is really amazing. And so well done. It's so real and touching. Just...wow. Thank you for making such an amazing piece of media. :) (11/18/08, 1:21 pm)

  5. Hailey wrote: thanks guys for your comments on the film... really glad to hear it is moving! cheers hailey (11/18/08, 1:36 pm)

  6. Fiona Carson wrote: Wow, what a powerful film. You are amazingly talented, and I love that you are using your talent to help people like this. (11/18/08, 9:27 pm)

  7. Rachel (aka Piperh) wrote: Fabulous job Hailey. That is powerful stuff. (11/19/08, 2:58 am)

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little family
Posted on November 14, 2008 in Photography, Portrait, children by Hailey

Last week I had the pleasure of photographing this wonderful little family. Belinda and Michael and their little boy were wonderful to photograph.
I was extremely happy when they arrived at out location with a car load of props!!
The flower chair was my most favorite and I had to stop myself from using it in EVERY photo!
Thanks guys for bringing wonderful props and being such great sports!

4 comments so far....comments rock!

  1. Belinda, Michael & Astor wrote: WOW!!! These shots are brilliant....you are brilliant!! Can't wait to see the rest. Luv B.x (11/14/08, 1:18 pm)

  2. bene wrote: I ADORE ALL OF THESE. what a beautiful family!! (11/14/08, 3:07 pm)

  3. G wrote: Oh, what a cool little family. How awesome that they brought props. The little man is adorable! I love the chair. You should have stolen it at the end of the shoot! (11/14/08, 5:20 pm)

  4. estir_bune wrote: WOW! The colors are awesome! LOVE the shot where the little guy is looking out the window at his parents! Fabulous! (11/17/08, 12:06 am)

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Coming soon… CHRISTMAS!
Posted on November 7, 2008 in Photography, Uncategorized, our family by Hailey

Well believe it or not this year is coming to an end… but not before a bit of CHRISTMAS!!!

I love doing funny photo cards/postcards and wanted to show you this years version.

If you would like to be on the mailing list to get one of these christmas cards… please email me your address and I will happily post out with sweet wishes!

 

If anyone would like to book a photo session to use for a christmas card, please contact ASAP - as we are filling up the last few spots.

 

Time to get ready for the SILLY SEASON!!

 

 

Just for ideas and fun.. here is our card from last year! 

Last Christmas one of my favourite clients had the photographs we took made into all sorts of fun goodies!!

Below is a picture of her postcards, cards, stickers and gift tags. All things you can order YOURSELF through this wonderful place…. MOO.COM

 

 

4 comments so far....comments rock!

  1. Renee Bell wrote: WOW I love these!!!!! awesome awesome!!! (11/08/08, 8:31 am)

  2. G wrote: Super jealous of you awesome Christmas cards H. So great. love love what that family did with theirs, stickers and stuff is such a great idea. (11/09/08, 8:14 am)

  3. Arne wrote: Wow.. I think you are a wounderful photographer! I love your Lomo pictures and, well i actually like them all! Very cool christmas card! From a fan from Norway:) (11/11/08, 5:56 am)

  4. Rachel (aka Piperh) wrote: YOU ARE MY IDOL. Amazing and soooo freaking adorable!!!! (11/14/08, 8:43 am)

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Christine & Damian
Posted on October 28, 2008 in Photography, Wedding by Hailey

I have been super slow with uploading to the blog but have sooo much to share with you!! I have been helping to launch a photography competition!!! It is all very exciting and will tell you about it soon!

Meanwhile now lets look at the beautiful wedding of Christine and Damian. They had the most perfect weather and day! 

4 comments so far....comments rock!

  1. bene wrote: they look so happy. and you captured it perfectly. :D (10/28/08, 8:37 pm)

  2. Saravanan wrote: just a perfect creation (10/30/08, 10:23 pm)

  3. Rachel (aka Piperh) wrote: These are beautiful. What lens did you use? (11/01/08, 5:33 am)

  4. Renee Bell wrote: gorgeous photos!!! love the close ups of the eyes :-) (11/08/08, 8:29 am)

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Nicole and Mark
Posted on October 10, 2008 in Photography, Wedding by Hailey

Nicole and Mark had a beautiful wedding here in Brisbane. Nicole was actually a bridesmaid for one of my first Brisbane weddings!! Who wants words when they can have pictures….?

I love this first shot of them walking out of the church… the relief and delight on Nicole’s face is just gorgeous!

 

I love love posers!! :)

I so could have taken this little angel home! She is so cute!

5 comments so far....comments rock!

  1. G wrote: These are so funky. I think they are great! (10/10/08, 6:51 pm)

  2. G wrote: These are so great H. I love the one where the groom is sitting on the ground, he looks *so* happy for himself! I love the building too! (10/10/08, 6:56 pm)

  3. G wrote: haha, they are so good that I commented not once, not twice, but THREE TIMES! :) (10/10/08, 6:58 pm)

  4. bene wrote: I love all of them! the colours are sooooo brilliant! i know where you took these! hehehe (10/10/08, 8:34 pm)

  5. melissa wrote: super wonderful! you do colour like no one else! (10/15/08, 7:06 am)

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Ollie has landed…
Posted on September 23, 2008 in Baby, Photography by Hailey

Congratulations to our friends Nic and Melissa!! That round little preggie bellie from previous post has turned into this lovely chubby baby, Ollie.

Ollie picked great parents and I just love seeing how amazed they are with him!

Sooo happy for you guys and welcome to the world Ollie!

 

5 comments so far....comments rock!

  1. Anni wrote: Oh you'll make me clucky !!!! Can I babysit sometime please? (09/24/08, 6:37 pm)

  2. melissa wrote: oh beautiful so delicate and real (10/03/08, 2:57 pm)

  3. G wrote: Oh WOW. He is SO gorgeous and looks so different to our babies. He looks like Melissa! How wonderful he is! I love the close up. (10/03/08, 8:14 pm)

  4. Hannah wrote: Wow, could he be any cuter or chubbier?? I can't believe that little bubble is this huge baby. So precious. (11/19/08, 7:32 am)

  5. Hannah wrote: The looks on their faces bring back memories, that amazing sense of responsibility and emotion and exhaustion and this bizarre intense and internal love all at once is both exhilarating and terrifying. You managed to get it all. Beautiful. (11/19/08, 7:36 am)

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Melissa and her baby bellie.
Posted on September 18, 2008 in Photography, Portrait by Hailey

Andrew and I have just got back from shooting a most beautiful wedding in Palm Cove (and a mini holiday too!!)

But I have been very slow in getting these pregnant tummy shots to Melissa and Nic!! (no baby yet??) Melissa has the most tiny frame and cute cute tummy! They are expecting little Oli any day now… we cant wait:)

Thanks Melissa for all your getting up… and down… and laying all over the place! - you were fantastic!!

 

This is my favourite image of the day…

5 comments so far....comments rock!

  1. bene wrote: These are stunning! That second last one is amazing, the colours are so yummy!!! (09/18/08, 12:29 pm)

  2. Katsoulis wrote: Amazing work! I love the colors. You've really done some original shots here. (09/18/08, 3:23 pm)

  3. G wrote: I love the ones through the clovers! So cool. I want to be pregnant AGAIN! These are gorgeous. (09/18/08, 5:09 pm)

  4. Melissa's Dad wrote: These are great photos of Melissa. And you're right, the one of Melissa and Nic is cute as. (09/19/08, 2:33 pm)

  5. Louise (Nic's Sister) wrote: How sweet are these photo's, so nice to see my future nephew captured in bump form (09/21/08, 8:06 pm)

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New short film!!! coming soon….
Posted on September 10, 2008 in Film, Photography, our family by Hailey

My mum and I have been busy working on another short film. This one is about my dad. It is all top secret just now but very soon I will load a trailer or something.

for now here are some stills from the film.

 

my dad in his garden

3 comments so far....comments rock!

  1. Dad wrote: Beautiful, peaceful, though where are the explosions and fire balls? (09/10/08, 2:29 pm)

  2. bene wrote: Ohh! these are lovely!! i love the last one most of all! can't wait to see the finished film! (09/10/08, 3:25 pm)

  3. melissa wrote: oh I so wish you were photographing my life gorgeous simply spectacular (09/17/08, 7:21 am)

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Cute little family.
Posted on September 6, 2008 in Baby, Photography, Portrait, Uncategorized, children by Hailey

A few months back my brother and his lovely little family visited from their home in the U.S. We had so much fun hanging out with them and their most gorgeous kids. My girls just loved having cousins around, especially Abigail!! So jammed pack full of character!!

Here are a few images from a little session at the park.

I love this one!! She has fantastic eyes and expressions…. super duper cheeky though!! This is when she called me a POOT!

My brother Isaac, really loves to do fun wild things with his kids… you have no idea how photographing this made me feel sick!!  (also i think she looks like DORA the explorer here!!)

oh dear… we miss them!! 

6 comments so far....comments rock!

  1. Isaac wrote: Wow, these look amazing! As always you make us look so much better than we really are. thanks for the memories! It does really look like i threw her very high doesn't it? (09/06/08, 3:04 pm)

  2. G wrote: I *love* the first one. And the last one is great too. (09/06/08, 3:27 pm)

  3. Rachel (Piper_h) wrote: Awww... they're beautiful. I love the shot of him tossing her into the air. That's wild! (09/08/08, 11:59 pm)

  4. Robyn Geering wrote: Hailey these are awesome, what a gorgeous family. I just love the great angles you manage to achieve, you are such an inspiration to me. (09/09/08, 8:56 am)

  5. Amanda K wrote: Oh these are SOOOO darn cute. I love your style. (09/09/08, 9:37 pm)

  6. Hannah wrote: These pics made me teary!! I miss Issac and Julie and their cute cute babies. Come back!!!! The photo of Isaac is amazing, yes a little sickening but incredible. (11/19/08, 7:30 am)

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FRANKIE i love you….
Posted on August 30, 2008 in Inspire, Other, Photography, Uncategorized by Hailey

I am about to blow my own trumpet here so tune out if not keen on that sort of thing!

I am sooo excited because I have an article in my most favourite magazine… FRANKIE. This magazine has been wonderful to find. Not only is it full of hilarious stories and great photos but it treats women as though they are intelligent! ABOUT TIME! I am very honored to be in it.

The story is on my GRATEFUL 365 days a year series I have been photographing for a few months now.

You can see the series so far… here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/poppysmiles/sets/72157604663676256/

7 comments so far....comments rock!

  1. bene wrote: YAY!!! You're wonderful! (08/31/08, 9:04 pm)

  2. G wrote: this is so great. you should be so proud! The photos are fantastic. Really shows that you are a great photographer, not just a sneak who PS's everything! LOVE the one of Minti! (09/01/08, 9:24 pm)

  3. Robyn Geering wrote: congratulations Hailey, this is so awesome (09/02/08, 9:54 am)

  4. melissa wrote: wonderful! (09/02/08, 9:35 pm)

  5. bene wrote: Ah! they're all amazing. I want to see them all again!! love the one of I&J kissing Baden. :) (09/06/08, 4:14 pm)

  6. Meaghan wrote: Woot! Woot! This is one of my fave magazines. Can't wait to get this addition. (09/06/08, 7:56 pm)

  7. Patrick wrote: Can't wait to see these posted on your wall at home. I love it. (09/09/08, 11:59 am)

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