What happens when you’ve stepped away from something you love, only to be pulled back in by the right people, the perfect sunset, and two very good dogs? This family shoot at Sandgate wasn’t just a session! It was a moment that reminded me why I fell in love with photography in the first place. Come read the story behind Hollie, Chris, Colt, Coper, and the little one on the way — and how they reignited a spark I thought I’d lost.

A night full of laughing, twirling and love was forecasted for the 24th of September 2022. But, my gosh, did I get to witness so much more than that. Not only did Rhi & Dan invite me along to capture the strength and passion of their marriage ten years on, there was also an official renaming and two birthdays to celebrate! Let’s paint a picture…

Want to know the beautiful thing about photography? I get to know some of the most supportive, creative, magnificent people in my corner of the Earth. Jen is one of those people. I met her over a year ago on the set of her own branding film where she began birthing the newest section of her company (Blūm Mama).

The days are long, the golden alcoholic juices are flowing and the the end of 2019 came and went. It’s 2020 now; are you feeling overwhelmed? That’s okay, don’t stress out, just be you and let yourself be ready when you can be. Here’s a minuscule paragraph of my own thoughts on the new year and just a wee bit of what I did to close off Chapter 2019.