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Nov 11 2009

POTD | DAY 11

Posted in Children's Photography, Melbourne, Personal

Today was our weekly trip into the city. The one day a week I get 5 minutes of exercise, running desperately for the train each time.
It’s also the one day we get to meet up with daddy for lunch, the one day we make a special trip into Haighs and buy a milk chocolate frog each (and whatever else mummy is craving at the time), and the one day we make a trip along Birrarung Marr to play on the playground.  Jaedon loves his routines, and he looks forward to Wednesdays because he knows exactly what’s coming. It helps that Trains, Daddy, Chocolate and Playgrounds are possibly his four most favourite things in the world, though not necessarily in that order. And funnily enough, two of those items are amongst my most favourite things in the world also.  :)

It was far too hot for the playgrounds today though (unfortunately?) so we went for a walk instead, finding a lovely shaded patch of grass by the riverbank, overlooking the city.  There were a few other people taking advantage of it, but mostly pigeons and seagulls – much to the kids’ delight. Jaedon spent a good while chasing them around in circles, and poor Alicia-Rae tried to chase them, but can’t hobble faster than walking pace at the moment, so was walking slowing behind one pigeon who saw no threat and made no attempt to escape.  It kept her entertained anyway.  Me, I took my shoes off and lay down, as you do on a nice patch of grass in the middle of the city. And then I took some photos. Of course.

So my photo of the day today is the kids all tuckered out, having a lay down themselves. Although Jaedon is always too curious about what’s going on around him, so never actually made it to the laying down position. This is as close as he got

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I actually got two photos of them in the same frame today, so I was pretty impressed. Though I think they were the only two I got of Jaedon – he is so anti-camera in his face at the moment.

I did get lots of my gorgeous baby girl though (she’s so good to me), and I really love this one of her looking over the city. I love Melbourne!

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And a few snaps of her entertaining herself

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And I just love this next series.  These are definately being printed big.

My favourite – it’s so her.

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And going from slightly unsure to hysterical in 5 seconds flat.  It’s a good thing I know how to make her laugh.

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What a truly lovely day – wonderful memories made and captured.

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Nov 02 2009

PICTURE OF THE DAY | DAY 2

Posted in Children's Photography, Personal

Bathtime.  A favourite in our household. A brief moment of each day dedicated to being free and having fun. And that’s just the kids.  :)

Whilst Jaedon is eager to get in and quick to get out, Alicia-Rae is reluctant to get in, and always a drag to remove – usually wrinkled and shivering, but ready for nice warm hugs.
Today she was in there for a good 20 minutes after Jaedon made his exit, making like a fish, a mermaid, an octopus, a princess… anything and everything that took her fancy. So, of course, I had to capture her and her various personalities.  I swear this one was born for the stage. She must get that from her daddy.  It certainly isn’t from me.

I chose this one as the picture of the day simply because it’s her butter wouldn’t melt in my mouth, and I can get away with anything I choose so long as I flash my baby blues whilst twirling my hair around my finger pose.  We know it well. And it usually works.

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And just because she’s beautiful, and funny, and quirky, and cute, and sweet, and totally innocent, and because I just luuuuuuurve bath hair, here’s a few more.

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Narrelle x

{ Melbourne Children’s Photographer }

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Aug 20 2009

All I need is a moment.

Posted in Melbourne

Can you spare me a moment?  That’s all I need to tell you about the wonderful project I’ve signed up for, called (ironically) All I need is a moment.
Moments are just small measures of time, but they’re pretty big things for me.  They’re what my passion, my photography, is based on. Moments.
No two of them are ever the same. Just like you and me. But we’ll be around for a good 90 years or so. Moments won’t. That’s why I put so much effort into capturing them – if I’m going to be travelling this earth for another 60 years or so I wanna take them with me.

Anyways… this wonderful project that this post is actually supposed to be about, was originally just between two friends, but they are embracing anyone who wants to join in with them and pause for one moment out of their week.  I’ll quote directely from their blog, as they probably do a better job of explaining it than I would.

“The method to our photographic madness is to randomly select  a day and time each week when all of us will stop what we are doing and take a photo. This project centers around “a moment” because we all believe that the moment, any moment, this moment right now, is the most important thing there is. Catching ourselves, even if we have to arrange it, in a moment in time, in our busy lives, in places so many miles from others whom we love, is like catching a bit of rest, a bit of slow down, a bit of noticing, reflecting, being. And when our photos of that being, that noticing of where, who, when, and even why we are combine, we feel connected to each other and maybe to the greater world, because we know that in that one moment, that one week, we were making the same choice to be awake and alive, together, and on our own.”

I think it’s such a wonderful idea. Not that I need any more excuses to get my camera out, but I love the idea of connecting with people from all over the world, and sharing a very small piece of our lives together.  And it’s an important reminder that we are not alone in what we do – whatever that is.
I’ve made a mental vow to myself to try (very hard) not to take photographs of my children every week – but it will be hard. They’re such a big part of my life, and a big part of each day.  It will take a conscious effort on my part to concentrate on, and delight in, something else. But I need that.  All us mums do.  We need to take a bit of time out every now and then just for us.
In saying that, I didn’t do so well this week.  Today was the chosen day, 11:17am the time.  I found myself by the back window, laughing with Jaedon.  Just having a bit of silly fun.  The moment snuck up on me so I simply recorded it as it was.  Funnily enough, Jaedon wasn’t as keen on the idea as I was. When I asked him to look at me so I could see his beautiful blue eyes he did his best to squeeze them shut as tight as he could, going as far as jamming his fingers into his sockets so they didn’t accidentally open by themselves. :)

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So not quite the moment I intended to capture, but one I know I’ll look back on and laugh at. And it will remind me of everything my little boy is about.

Narrelle x

{ Melbourne Children’s Photographer }

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Jul 14 2009

Sneak Peek: Baby Jacob

Posted in Children's Photography, Sneak Peek

Late last year I got to photograph this gorgeous little boy

who has somehow grown up in the last 8 months (as babies have a habit of doing) and turned into this impossibly more gorgeous little boy (is that bad grammar??)

I was extremely privileged to be asked by his mummy and daddy to photograph his christening.  It was unlike any other christening I’ve been to. In a great way, of course.
I’m used to the stock-standard aussie-style christening, not the beautifully traditional celebration that is a Macedonian christening.  And do these guys know how to celebrate.  I often forgot I was there to work, I was enjoying it so much.
The day started at Jacob’s house as I, along with the videographer, captured everyone getting ready.  The little man of the day was in a great mood from the get go, which made my job nice and easy.  What a great little personality he’s developed.

Mum was smart and asked for a few family shots to be taken while everyone was all prettied up.  These are a couple of my favourites (the light in their house is just divine!!!)  And if I forgot to mention it – Snez, you looked stunning!

From there it was on to the ceremony, which I absolutely adored.  I’m convinced I was the only mono-lingual person there, and mistakenly mistook the priest to be speaking in Latin. I wondered how everyone else was doing such a great job of following what he was saying *insert blush here*.
It was such a wonderful service, even being unable to understand it, and so many lovely images that I had a hard time choosing what to share here.  But one image that jumped out at me was this one

It spoke a lot to me about the relationship between father and son.  As an observer throughout the day I saw a lot of love pass between them, and it was a very special thing to witness.  Daddy was clearly proud of his little boy, as he should be.  And it’s being able to capture these emotions and moments that endears me so much to what I do.

After the christening ceremony, it was on to the reception. Think lots of food, lots of dancing, and loads of celebrating going on and you’ll have a rough idea what it was like.
I was super impressed with how well Jacob took it in stride.  I’m not even sure I saw him cry, not even once, all day.  Not that it was easy getting him to smile.  I think I’d been dubbed ‘the crazy lady’ by the end of the night, and my tongue had gone numb from blowing raspberries for the duration.
I just love this shot, though not my usual style, taken almost at the end of the evening.

We’d snuck out to one of the reception rooms, decorated with French-style decor, which suited his christening outfit just perfectly.  While mum and dad were chatting to some guests he was putting on quite the show for me.

And lastly, for now, is a shot which sums up the day for me.

I would easily say a wonderful time was had by all that were there, myself included.  Snez and Tony – thank you so much for the honour of recording this very special day for you all.  I can’t wait to share the rest of the images with you

Narrelle x

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Jul 09 2009

About a Boy

Posted in Children's Photography, Melbourne, On being a mum

He was ten or so small-boy-sized paces behind me when I resorted to begging. Please, Jaedon.  Put your fast feet on or the train will go and we’ll miss it. We had loads to do. We had trains to catch, then trams after that, then some walking, then more trains and trams.  I could have driven.  It probably would have been easier, and certainly a lot faster, but I’d decided catching the train would be more fun.  As I watched what little impact my begging had on him I realised I was taking all the fun out of it by demanding he hurry up, or walk quicker every two minutes. Not that he was listening anyway.
So I stopped.  The trains ran every 15 minutes, so it was no big deal really. And I watched. I smiled as he precisely and methodically took each step, taking great care to step on the cracks.  It’s a good thing those childhood rhymes don’t come true. I waited patiently as he stopped every half minute to examine a rock, a stick, a gum nut, or whatever else presented itself by the side of the path.  And my insides bubbled as he squealed with delight, almost knocked over by the enthusiastic, slobbery tongue of an elderly man’s dog.  Then I listened, delighted and proud, as he proceeded to excitedly re-tell his day so far, as man and dog both appeared to hang on every word.  He was in his element.
We even managed to find some time to visit the playground.  It was right across from the station, and as we played I counted three trains go past.  I knew the day was coming to an end, and I probably wouldn’t finish all the things I needed to, but they could wait.  This moment wouldn’t.
As I watched him throw his body, frightfully, from one piece of equiptment to the other, not realising how many heart attacks he was giving me, I was struck by how much of a boy he is. And how free in spirit and full of wonder he is. And how he delights in each moment, creating his own sense of joy.  I have a lot to learn from my son.
I wonder if he ever thinks to himself, Please, mummy.  Put your slow feet on, or life will go by and you’ll miss it.

Narrelle x

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