I was invited down to Berry yesterday to photograph an extended family get together to celebrate some important birthdays. I love when families make the time to get everyone together … making memories and connections.

Just in case you hadn’t noticed it in the background.

It’s such a privilege to be asked into a family’s home to photograph their new baby. It’s like walking into a cocoon of emotion, love and wonder. When the family’s whole world is tipped upside down and run to a new, demanding schedule. Welcome to this beautiful world, gorgeous Indiana.

Just seven days into this new relationship, things are looking just perfect.

I loved the anticipation of walking around NY with my camera, confident there was always going to be something to photograph. From the sublime to the ridiculous, and generally everything in between. Finding a group of girls practicing their ballet under one of the archways, a perfect gift from the photography gods!

Found this photo taken last year … my husband providing guidance into the world of male grooming. From the heady excitement of that day, it has just become another teenage chore, and not the gateway to manhood my son had anticipated.

With two big sisters, this gorgeous little man is never going to be short on love … or advice. One sister is completely smitten and the other is taking a more tentative approach, pondering this new addition to the family and exactly how it’s going to impact on her.

A photo from this morning’s newborn shoot, with the gorgeous 11 day old Sione safely wrapped up in his parents arms. His name is the Samoan variant of John, and he is named after his grandfather.

“The act of finding something valuable or delightful when you are not looking for it”. I love this concept and fully embraced it while meandering around The Rocks yesterday with my camera. So many timeless and hidden gems tucked away, hard pressed against the encroaching city.

Inquisitive. Explainer of all things. Deep thinker. And freckles. What a winning combination in life.

Great night photographing the 5th birthday celebrations of this Neapolitan restaurant in Manly. Music, wine, laughter and a table heavy with wood-fired pizza and hearty Italian fare. What’s not to love?

Photos available to view and download at … 

https://www.geosnapshot.com/e/devitas-5th-birthday-event-with-a-cause