Day 35: At our friends for swimming in the (finally) warm weather

Day 36: At Camden Pools. I am embarking on an “US” theme soon, to include myself in more photos, this one seemed like a good start!

Day 37: Our dinner out of Donna Hay’s new cookbook. I havent cooked anything I havent liked of hers. And Lily’s response was “This is the best dinner EVER”

Day 38: In the Botanical Gardens after seeing Wind in the Willows, which was amazing, both for kids and parents. I thoroughly enjoyed it, was a warm day which needed hydrating!!!

Day 23: My little girl all grown up I cant believe how grown up she looks here!

Day 24: Christmas Eve, out with Bek

Day 25: Christmas Day. Lily’s sheer excitement at her new cubby. ” This is amazing” she said.

Day 26: Boxing Day and straight to the pools. Lily wearing her new towel poncho she was given from Bek.

Day 27: At the CVI with friends and Lily’s friend arrived, who she hasn’t seen in AGES, which made her day.

Day 28: With her new bike from Nanni and Papa on the Camden Bike Track. I can’t believe how far she was able to ride! I have many memories growing up on this bike track as we lived so close to it, many walks, our cross country for primary school was there, roller blading home with Bek and stacking it so hard she left me there and went to get help!! Hence why I held onto the bike going down the hills. Her very good riding skills has given me incentive to either start jogging next to her OR purchase myself a bike.

Day 29: City Sales with my friend Sara. The shoe department in David Jones Lily was in heaven as is majority of the female population, however her joy was equally matched by this little girl who quickly joined Lily trying on all the sprakly shoes they could fine. Was sure to keep an eye on that she wasn’t trying on the sparkly Jimmy Choo’s. And as I promised her a visit to the park before going home.

Day 30: Time to get to work before a weekend off!!

Day 31 AND 32: Happy New Year. A fantastic night spent just how New Years Eve should be, with your close friends having a great time.nOur feet are still recovering which is the sign of a good night spent on the dance floor.

Day 33: Summer time is here. FINALLY. Camden Pools are SO much fun.

So here is my Body Of Work for 2011. I hope you enjoy, its always nice to go back and look at how much I have grown and remember all of the fun times I have had on location with awesome people. Thankyou again for being part of Skye Photography.

Then to the bride. As I arrived, Ria was still getting her makeup done by her friend and Napolean makeup artist Amy Wallace She was the total picture of calm, looking forward to experiencing this day she had planned so carefully for months. After a wonderful, heartfelt ceremony, our bridal shoot was on Sydney Harbour and then at Taronga Zoo.  I have to say it was pretty cool walking around Taronga when there was NO patrons, and seeing the baby Elephants was adorable.

Ria’s brother, Chris, did a stella job at being MC for the night, reminiscing about his and Ria’s New Zealand holiday which  had the crowd laughing and geed everyone up for the speeches. Jimmy’s best man speech, he read off his well organised laminated cards, told a story of friendship and good times. Bek and Suzie’s epic speech, whilst long, was very entertaining giving everyone an insight to Ria’s very distinguished palette, and her love of kraft singles put in the microwave, and ummmm….cheezles dipped in green cordial. And how can we forget the pink sunglasses that Ria stole from Bek, and somehow, Bek seemed to have stollen back in time for her speech.

Then surrounded by friends and family, they danced the night away on the dance floor. Thankyou Pete and Ria for allowing me to photograph your wedding and create your everlasting memories of your gorgeous day. Be sure to watch the slideshow at the end of the post.

Day 9: Enjoying a little spot of sun

Day 10: Another Rainy Day and inside playing board games.

Day 11 : At Macarthur Park, Camden. A play in the very humid heat before the storms hit for the entire afternoon.

Day 12: At Nanni’s House for Nanni Monday.

Day 13 : Practicing Bokeh techniques with christmas lights.

Day 14: Face Painting at Pre School

Day 15: Boxing…..my new favourite form of exercise…the best stress relief

Day 16: Living back in town now we miss the daily passing of horses. Lily LOVES horses.

Day 17 : In the bathy whilst I fold up washing. Thought it was cute the way she sits watching and talking to me out the door. I must teach her to lay down and relax in the bath!

Day 18 :  Today I had 2 newborn shoots…this one from my friend Jodie’s shoot

Day 19 : Agapanthus Gigantus….no one grow Aggies like my Mum and Dad…these stand taller than me.

Day 20 : Under the tree slowly filling up

Day 21 : Presents from London

Day 22 : More rain. But we went outside anyhow. Lily thought jumping in the puddles was fun to begin with…

But the look on her face after this big jump I dont think she is having fun anymore….

Keep an eye out over the next week for WINTER WEDDING specials!!!

Day One: Lily

I know I know I said not as many of her. HOWEVER. I had wanted to play around with my Lensbaby which I haven’t used FOREVER. I want to take some shots with it on the wedding I have on the weekend. So a quick little shoot out the back and then out the front. Which then resulted in my camera dying. This showed me that technology as great as it is, is not fail safe!!! I had thought Id lost these shots, so the fact they are here I had to use them. Getting re-aquainted with the lensbaby was great. Its quite hit and miss but when you hit and get the focus right I find it quite pleasing.

Day 2: On my way to pick up the new camera, 4.5 hours later brand spanking new 5D mark 2.

Day 3: Bek and I at Ria and Pete’s Wedding. A gorgeous day and So much fun.

Day 4: And she sleeps…..

Day 5: I have a headcold….waoooo ooooo

Day 6: Random French guy selling art at my door.

Day 7: A break in the rain. Has not been the ideal start to summer this year.

Day 8: Like Mother Like Daughter. I have taught her the shoes make the outfit. She LOVES shoes. She LOVES my shoes.