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!

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!

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

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! 

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!

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!

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…

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

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!! 

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/