Adiós a tí, querido amigo (Canberra Children’s Photographer)

Friday, March 12th, 2010 / Canberra children's photographer, Canberra family photographer, Canberra portrait photographer

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I’ve had a pretty international life thus far: born in Korea, raised in cities around the US (east coast; west coast; the pacific northwest), a semester abroad in Europe, a year in Japan, and now entering my fifth year in Australia. Along the way, I’ve met people who’ve moved me, energised me, inspired me, encouraged me, shook me, and assured me. Far too many to count. Rodrigo + Claudia are two such beautiful people. I met this gorgeous Colombian couple during my first year in Australia — and I’ve been touched by their love and sincerity since that first introduction. Both Rodri + Claudia struggled a bit with their English at the time, but with their broken English and my inability to really understand the Aussie accent, we understood just about the same amount. (Lucky we had my Aussie hubby there to translate for us all when out at restaurants.) :)

Two and half years ago, they welcomed into this world their gorgeously beautiful son, Santiago, and I’ve been so lucky to be able to watch him grow into a smart young boy. And while I always knew that at some point, this loving family of three would have to say goodbye to us and return to their homeland of Bogota, I didn’t realise it would dawn on us so quickly: the time has come to say a sad goodbye to my dear friends. With a bittersweet heart, I agreed to capture portraits for them in the city that enabled their small family to grow. We will miss you, beautiful Claudia + Rodri + Santi… but we will see you in South America soon. Mark my words. :)


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Winner! (Canberra Portrait Photographer)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010 / Personal

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Wow. I can’t believe how many of you entered my little ol’ blog contest I held last week, in honour of my NEW BLOG! :) Thanks so much for taking the time to enter and for your kind words of love and support – it meant the world to me. Of course, having some pretty awesome prizes didn’t hurt either! I figured if I was going to have a contest, I should award things that I myself would want; hence the iTunes Gift Card and the voucher to work with Ribbons of Red (LOVE them!).

So without further ado, I’d like to announce the winner of the new blog contest: Ashley W! Thanks so much for writing in, Ashley. I’ll be in touch over email to talk about your free mentor session with me (are you sure you don’t want the iTunes gift card or the chance to work on rebranding with Renee??)! :) Truth be told, I am a bit nervous about the mentoring session… but I guess it’s all part of the learning curve. And who knows, if all goes well and Ashley actually learns something from me, then AWESOME! Perhaps I’ll even consider doing more if there’s interest and I feel like it’s really helping. :)

I have so much to blog this week, and so little time! Here’s a quick peek at what’s to come! Have a great Wednesday/Thursday (wherever you may be), everyone!

Love and Weddings and Love (Canberra Wedding Photographer)

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 / Canberra wedding photographer

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Something exciting is in the works and it’s all thanks to the talent and wonderfulness of a man called Dan. (Gee, I couldn’t have made that rhyme more if I wanted to!) I can’t say exactly what it is just yet; just that it has a lot to do with weddings. And taking photos. And partnership. Oh no, have I said too much? Time will tell all of these plans but until then I’ll be sure to drop a few hints every now and again. :)

I assisted Dan at gorgeous Nat and handsome Langdon’s wedding a few weeks ago, and we had a blast. I always knew Dan was HILARIOUS, but I wasn’t sure if he’d “bring it” on a wedding day. Well…it was brought. And I spent most of the day laughing my butt off with the bride + groom and their crew at all of his “O’Day-um!-isms.” (Dang. I am so witty it’s not even funny.) In fact, I’m surprised I got any non-shaky shots given all my cackling that day. But sigh, a professional is a professional, and I simply made it happen folks. :) Hahaha.

Thanks for letting me spend such a fun day with you Dan. Can’t wait to do it all again next weekend! And a huge congratulations to the beautiful newlyweds: hope you’ve recovered from your big day and had an amazing honeymoon!


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