I’m always drawn to the ocean pools. Even if it means laying on the wet edge, with water lapping over, slowly inching closer on my stomach to get a photo of a bird. Back to the car with soaking wet clothes on a 12 degree day. Bring on Summer.

My absolute most favourite time of the day to shoot is the last hour before sunset. The light is soft and beautiful, casting a golden glow over everything. Magical. For those of you that have had a shoot with me at that time, you’ll know that I might say we are finished, only to keep turning around and saying “oh, just one more shot” until the last of the sun disappears.

Happy to see my image get an honourable mention in the Pretty Presets competition with the theme ‘Golden Hour’.

Such gorgeous and happy little boys to fill up this family with laughter and love. I think as brothers they are going to be firm friends.

Getting all the love in the world.

I still struggle to get my head around the size of these cruise ships that come into the harbour. Their sheer size puts everything else out of perspective.

A thoughtful gift for a special birthday present for your mum … get all the family together for a photo shoot. We battled a crazy, windy morning on one side of Palm Beach, then stepped into the quiet sunshine on the beach side. Happy birthday Susan.

A first birthday celebration today with eight children let loose on eight cakes. Quiet? No. Clean? No. Loads of fun? Most definitely!

Big happy birthday wishes to Cecily on her 90th birthday. Always ready with a smile, a cheeky quip and a laugh. Such a beautiful and positive approach to life.

Reminds me of the Paul Kelly lyrics …. “from little things, big things grow”.

How’s the serenity?

I so love getting families outdoors and just capturing the connection between them. Especially with all this soft, gorgeous afternoon light at the beach. I wish I could have bottled Jacob’s enthusiasm and genuine happiness. Oh, to be 4 years old!

Love it when a birthday boy comes to play. Happiest of first birthdays today Riley.