My photography teacher in New York not only taught me the technical skills I needed, but inspired and guided me through my journey and gave me the confidence to start my own business. She is a passionate and generous teacher, so I was thrilled when she was invited to NY’s largest camera store to give a lecture about ‘How to make your way in photography’. I watched online and was very surprised and excited to see she made reference to my journey and showed my website during her lecture!

Mothers are always reluctant to appear in front of the camera, but I can’t recommend it enough. We dedicate so much of our love and energy to being a mother, why not celebrate and capture it? Loved photographing these cousins together on holiday … and a beautiful, committed mother as well.

A few images from our family shoot down at North Curly, when the storms cleared and left us with beautiful, golden light. With four children under the age of 7, it was inevitable that we were going to end up with a whole car load of wet, sandy toes.

A sneak peek from this morning’s session with this adorable little man. 6 weeks old and he was either alert and inquisitive, or just milk drunk and fast asleep. Nothing in-between.

Laura’s parents are visiting from Minnesota where it is -18 degrees celsius today. A little bit different down at Curly Beach as Summer provides us with another outrageously gorgeous day.

Love it when you meet someone who has such a joy for life and has an infectious energy and laugh. Makes your whole day shine a bit brighter.

Born over 5 weeks early, Max has certainly fit a lot into all that time before his due date. Love capturing that connection between a new baby and their mother. Priceless.

What a spectacular way to celebrate a Christening, surrounded by so much love, family and tradition. Incredible venue at the MCA and tables groaning under the weight of gorgeous food.

Oh, to be young and in love! My son and his girlfriend at the formal dinner for their army cadet unit. Nice change from seeing them in their army camouflage uniform.

Pau Kelly, Vika + Linda Bull, Peter Luscombe, Dan Sultan … and a little girl that just felt the music and had to dance. Imagine feeling that free?

The great thing about living in New York was walking out your door with your camera and never knowing what you were going to capture. Like the day the streets were flooded with everyone dressed in their festive best for SantaCon.

All photos are up in the gallery and ready to view and download for free. For the link and password, refer to the slip of paper handed out on the night, or your Facebook group, or the email being sent around to all parents.