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I love this wedding!

Posted on June 23rd, 2009 | Category: Photography, Wedding | 7 comments

Jess and Dana are a total delight to photograph!! We had the best time with the engagement session and I was really looking forward to their wedding. True to expectations it was GREAT!

They had a vintage feel to the wedding and we shot their creative shots at a local bowls club. (with lawn bowlers!!) Hope you enjoy seeing this creative couple and their special day.

I have had a really hard time choosing which images to blog….

Lets start with Dana and his super cool retro style suit.

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This is one of my favorite favorites!!

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My little ‘ode’ to the Beatles….

and then it was onto the fantastic reception with a wonderful band from Melbourne.

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Check them out!! They are brilliant and inspired EVERYONE to get into the dancing. I believe I was even dancing while photographing…..

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Rachel wrote: Oh man. What an awesome wedding. Looks like a lot of fun. I adore all of these shots. (06/24/09, 1:14 am)
Mariann wrote: I love these photos! Seems like such a great wedding and couple, and you captured it beautifully! I saw your video with this couple a few weeks ago on flickr. Not only did I fall in love with it and the music, but I showed it to my family, and my sister exclaimed "THAT is the kind of relationship I want". And when you manage to capture something like that, and make someone on the other side of the world "feel it", well, then I'd say you're an AMAZING photographer. So I'm sure this couple has no regrets booking you for their wedding :D (06/24/09, 3:30 am)
Esther wrote: Hailey - these are unbelievable - everything about them is awesome. Too clever are you. I just love them - now want to have a retro wedding and photos at the bowls club!! (06/24/09, 6:24 am)
Georgia wrote: Oh man. I LOVE EVERYONE OF THESE SOOOO MUCH. I want to put them up in my house and it wasn't even my wedding! hahah. GORGEOUS. Love LOVE LOVE them. They are going to be blown away with happiness. I love the ones of Jess and Michelle where their eyes are sooo blue! (06/24/09, 7:18 am)
bene wrote: i adore the beatles tribute one. SO brilliant. :) but they're all great. Hailey, you're wonderful. Jess and Dana's wedding looks like it would've been so much fun! sooooo beautiful! (06/26/09, 5:44 pm)
Heidi Jo wrote: These are amazing... makes me want to get married all over again. I did a little write-up about your blog over on mine the other day> http://crookedshmooked.blogspot.com/2009/06/you-cant-be-serious.html I hope you don't mind. I am loving your photography!! You are one talented lady! : ) (06/27/09, 2:49 am)
B&W Photography wrote: We love this wedding's photos, too. It's really really great and stunnig!! (06/29/09, 7:26 am)

girl crush on COLOUR ME KATIE!!!

Posted on June 13th, 2009 | Category: Inspire, Photography, our family | 5 comments

I have been so inspired by Colour me Katie ... I might have a girl crush.

She makes me so happy!! I discovered her delightful blog some months ago and since have been coming back over and over to be inspired and to smile.

Katie is an amazing photographer and also makes gorgeous street art.

I was so inspired, we decided to do our own version of street art.

Firstly I photographed 2 little birds the girls drew. Poppy’s on the Left, Zali’s on the right.

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Next we printed heaps of them. (also a few shots of the girls doing funny things and some rain drops….)

Then went down to a busy street.

Taking glue and double sided tape and wonderful fun grandparents (my parents) who helped us decorate.

Here are the results:

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We are hoping that lots of people noticed them and were delighted to find cute little owls perched in un-expected places. It was so fun!

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IF you want to smile and celebrate what is beautiful in the world go check out Colour me Katie, HERE or this little doco video on what she gets up to…

Have a good weekend!

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bene wrote: such a fun time! we should definitely do it again!! :D love the photos, too! (06/13/09, 3:57 pm)
Rachel wrote: That is a fantastic blog... I see why you like it. Thanks for sharing :) Now I have two places to visit online when I need to smile; this one and now hers. (06/19/09, 12:23 am)
Susan wrote: Thanks for introducing me to Katie's blog, such a happy place! Love the owls (and what cool parents you have!), hope the rain we've had haven't made them too soggy. I'd love to happen upon one in my travels around Brisbane. Started me thinking of doing something similar. Hmmmmmm (06/23/09, 2:17 pm)
Dana wrote: these are great, such nice street art. love the one with godzilla (06/24/09, 8:11 am)
Alisia wrote: such a fun idea. love this! :) (07/05/09, 11:28 am)

A good weekend…

Posted on June 2nd, 2009 | Category: Photography, our family, us! | 3 comments

Hope you all had a lovely weekend.

I did!!! Finished shooting another clay animation (written by my youngest daughter) and then off to the botanical gardens for picnic and play. Was extra fun as my littlest sister was visiting and we had fights over my camera. Bonus is I got some photos with me in them!!

Thanks Bene!!

Hope you enjoyed your weeekend as much as I did.

Cheers

Hailey

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Georgia wrote: Love the processing on these shots! Is it in an action? Looks awesome! I am jealous. I want to come to the park with you toooooo! (06/02/09, 1:57 pm)
Rachel wrote: Whata life you have :) (06/04/09, 6:34 am)
Sarah Wheeler wrote: These are absolutely fabulous! It sounds like an awesome day :) (06/05/09, 1:18 pm)

Orbit kidz Clothing

Posted on June 1st, 2009 | Category: Other, Photography, children | 3 comments

Last year I photographed my favourite childrenswear label, OrbitKidz.

I have been waiting to blog about these images till their website is up and running. It is now!

http://orbitkidz.com/

My girls have lots of different dresses and tops from this range, not only are they Australian made but SUPER comfortable!!

I am obsessed with colour so this range just delights me! Lou, designs and dyes this beautiful clothing herself. She is a lovely person to work with and found me an absolutly PERFECT location to photograph in too.

I am so happy this beautiful range of childrenswear now has an online presence. I hope you enjoy looking over their website and images.
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jessica wrote: unreal. those clothes are awesome, the models are gorgeous and your photos are absolutely perfect! well done. (06/01/09, 3:15 pm)
Rachel wrote: Great clothes. Of course your images do them justice... such adorable shots. (06/02/09, 3:59 am)
Sarah Wheeler wrote: What wonderful, fun, colorful photos! Great job :) (06/02/09, 6:50 am)

Family portrait

Posted on May 26th, 2009 | Category: Baby, Photography, Portrait | 2 comments

This little family are delightful. So much warm connection between Seth and his gorgeous parents, Kelly and Ross.

Seth is just 7mths, super cute and with the best baby head of hair!!
We shot this selection of images at Orleigh Park in West End (my favourite place in Brisbane!!)

Kelly has been very patient with these shots so I won’t delay any longer with chatter!!

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Kelly wrote: Oh Hailey these pics are wonderful, can't wait to see a few more. Thanks so much for taking these for us. It is priceless to capture these moments with our little muppet!! (05/26/09, 7:46 pm)
Rachel wrote: I love them all. You do such an incredible job capturing people... especially families. I HEART you big time :) (05/30/09, 4:02 am)

Jess & Dana - engagement shoot

Posted on May 21st, 2009 | Category: Film, Other, Photography, Portrait, Wedding | 6 comments

Here is my latest engagement shoot. Jess and Dana are a complete hoot!! Wonderful clothing, humour and love between them.

It is my first shoot mixing video and still photography. There were so many favourites I was finding it hard to choose. So if you watch the film you will get to view more of the photos!!

I am shooting their wedding in just 2.5 weeks, it will no doubt be fun!

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These two are engaged and soon I will be shooting their wedding. Can’t wait!
All shot on the wonderful 5dm11 and using the 35mm lens.

music is by this clever girl! Go buy some!
http://www.lisamitchell.com.au/

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erin wrote: that video... is so much sweetness. oh my goodness. (05/21/09, 10:08 pm)
heleen/toddlertoes wrote: These are all fantastic. What an awesome job you did with them - and I LOVE THAT RED WALL!!! Beautiful people photographed in a beautiful, fun, fresh, powerful way. WOW. xo Heleen/ toddlertoes on Flickr (05/26/09, 8:54 pm)
Dana wrote: The photos are beautiful i love the video. thank you for doing this for us. D (05/27/09, 5:18 pm)
Rachel wrote: *Faints* Amazing! I am in love with the mini movies! They are so so so wonderful. (05/30/09, 4:05 am)
Laura wrote: What a gorgeous couple, totally smitten with each other, and what an amazing capture. Love it!!!!!!! (06/01/09, 10:45 am)
autumn wrote: oh my i LOVE that video. your photos are stunning on their own, but how you put it all together is wonderful. and i love the energy of this couple...so in love. (06/18/09, 12:52 pm)

Family portrait fun!

Posted on May 18th, 2009 | Category: Baby, Photography, Portrait, children | 4 comments

I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing this lovely little family on Mothers DAY.

We shot in a park I have never been before and it was packed!! Super fun park and I highly recommend it!

Brisbane Riverside Park in Seventeen Miles Rocks. Go check it out!

It was a delight to follow Paul, Kim and little Sarah around.

First up lets celebrate this motherhood connection! I love these kind of sweet moments shared. Happy Mothers DAY Kim!

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Also love this long tufts weedy grass stuff! Does anyone know what this plant is called?? I need a yard full of it!

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Lastly a shot that will sum up life with an active toddler!! So cute and she is a very fast mover!!

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Kim wrote: Hailey, It's so exciting to see these shots! They are all SO GOOD. I am now very keen to see the rest of them. Thanks again for a wonderful shoot. Kim (05/19/09, 7:20 am)
Grandpa John wrote: Hailey, great photos. I'm amazed you got Sarah to stay still long enough!! The grass is called 'fountain grass' and there is a red version called red (or purple) fountain grass. John (05/19/09, 9:13 am)
hailey wrote: Glad your enjoying these Kim! Thanks John for the tip with the grass!!! (05/19/09, 11:51 am)
Pappa wrote: I am looking forward to seeing the rest of the photos. I love the shot of Sarah top right hand side and the "grass" one. (05/19/09, 4:13 pm)

‘LOVE’ -new short doco film! -

Posted on May 10th, 2009 | Category: Design, Film | Leave a comment

We are in pre-production for a lovely little film on love. Here is our info poster. (I am rather excited about this project!)

Would love to hear what YOU think of LOVE. (we are after stories of LOVE between partners not so much love for your kids or others:)

• Is your love un-conditional?

• Can you think of a time when you were amazed by your love?

• Can you think of an example or time recently when you felt really loved by your partner? What was it?

• In your relationship what has been events or things you have done that has strengthened or made your relationship grow?

Please let us know your thoughts, no pressure for interviews. However we would love to hear from you if your interested too!

Maybe you know someone who has been in love a long time or a relationship you know, that you admire?? Feel free to send the info out to friends and family who might be interested. (we can only interview people in Australia - unless someone wants to fly me O.S!!!).

However we would love to hear your thoughts even if you don’t want to be interviewed!

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New Mini Movies - family

Posted on May 8th, 2009 | Category: Film, Photography, Portrait, our family | 10 comments

Hello, our blog is going through a few renovations so hopefully this is working for you!!

Below is a mini movie on my nephew Zen, totally adorable little family! I am doing these as a first birthday present for my nieces and nephews so keep a look out for another coming soon!!
If you interested in getting something similar for your family, feel free to let me know.

Hope you enjoy!
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Mini Movie - Powell family from hailey bartholomew on Vimeo.

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caspix wrote: oh weeee! i giggled my way through that whole thing, you are so talented xx (05/08/09, 10:37 pm)
Kelly wrote: This is absolutely brilliant! I enjoyed every single second. (05/09/09, 1:27 am)
Sarah Wheeler wrote: Oh my goodness, I love it! It certainly makes me want one of my own family :) Great work!! (05/09/09, 7:50 am)
Han wrote: Oh my goodness Hailey, you are such a blessing to this world. This is the most amazing little movie and so great to get to capture those precious moments. You find the colour and love wherever you go! xx (05/09/09, 9:15 am)
Kary wrote: i love it!!it makes me feel so warm!=] (05/09/09, 1:58 pm)
Meaghan Cook Photography Boutique wrote: Love it Hailey (and the soundtrack is a killer!) You've captured the pureness of their love for each other and their boy. (05/10/09, 7:44 pm)
Rachel wrote: Amazing! What a absolutely priceless treasure for a family to have. I am awestruck. Again. (05/12/09, 11:16 pm)
toni wrote: What a beautiful family, stunning all of them. And what a beautiful idea, I imagine everyone will want one. So much more of a keepsake. AND the filmmaking, wow - that girl has talent. I am so enthusiastic about this idea ... you would almost think I was related or something..... mum, noni, toni (05/17/09, 11:05 am)
leah wrote: drop dead wonderful. they must be ecstatic. really wonderful stuff. (05/18/09, 2:57 am)
hailey wrote: thanks guys!! so glad your enjoying! Working on another just now! (05/18/09, 5:31 pm)

Award winning!

Posted on April 15th, 2009 | Category: Film, Photography, Portrait, our family, us! | 6 comments

Some months ago I was delighted to have one of my images WIN in a competition. I thought I would FINALLY post here the winning image!

This was for the Canon photo5 competition. It really is a fun competition, this years 5 items were ribbon, bubbles, crayon, cocktail umbrella and candle.
All these items were posted out to thousands of people around Australia.

My winning image was in the “ribbon” category, however 4 of my images were finalists!

Thankyou to all who voted for this image.

The prize was a $5000 canon voucher. Which I have already spent and received. (thanks Canon!)
Actually I thought I would post here my first video from my new 5dmark11.

This was last week while we were having a mini holiday down the coast - It rained a fair bit of the trip! Hope you enjoy.
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Also this song is by the fabulously talented Ryan and his band - check them out here!!!
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Su wrote: gorgeous Hailey! love it. xxx (04/15/09, 11:34 pm)
leah wrote: hailey! i LOOOOOOOVE it sooooo much. i am sitting here all warm and fuzzy. you are so incredibly talented. i adore everything you do. gosh...it was really so great. xxoo (04/16/09, 1:34 am)
Kate wrote: A truly beautiful video. Congrats on the photo. It is superb! Love the colors:) (04/16/09, 3:17 am)
Rachel wrote: I can never say enough wonderful things about you. I LOVE the photo and the video. They are both so beautiful and creative. I honestly feel terrible for everyone who has yet to discover you because I always leave your website smiling and feeling better about the world. (04/21/09, 5:39 am)
Kelly wrote: Hi, I was just sent this link from a friend, and I am loving it! I didn't see an option to subscribe anywhere on the page - have I missed something? (04/23/09, 12:34 am)
Nathan wrote: Go Hailey! Love your work! (06/01/09, 4:36 pm)