While her two brothers went exploring, Andie seemed perfectly happy to just sit quietly in the teepee and enjoy a moment of calm. Having three brothers myself, I understand you’ve got to embrace that serenity wherever you find it.

It’s such a privilege to be invited into a couple’s journey to becoming parents and to capture this moment for them. Hearing their stories. Watching how gentle and loving they are together. Knowing they are going to be incredible parents 💕

The first of these sessions kicked off this morning with the gorgeous brothers Noah + Will showing their mum some love.

I submitted my photo of Vera to the Heritage Bank Photographic Awards and it has been selected in the Top 50 (last year they had 1,800 entries). So excited for her as the print will be part of an exhibition in Queensland and will appear on the bank’s website and social media from 1 September.

Our pets can become such an important part of our family story, so I love the chance to include them in our photo sessions. And I’m always guaranteed some great outtakes.

What girl doesn’t love bubbles on a Friday?

A few weeks before our photo shoot, Audrey’s older brother gave her a creative, rustic haircut with all the enthusiasm of a 6 year old boy. It could only lovingly be called a half mullet.

Thankfully plaits and hair clips were put to good use yesterday for our photos.

It’s been a time of significant change for this family, with moving countries, establishing new careers and settling into their new home. Congratulations on the latest of your changes, welcoming a gorgeous new brother for Rogan.

He has only had two weeks to learn the gentle art of napping, but he seems quite the master already.