146 lovely comments Blink blink. Go on, give your eyes a bit of a rub. It’s not your imagination: it’s finally here! NEW BLOG DAY!! After a lot of hard work and behind-the-scenes idea sharing, I am so proud to finally unveil my brand new blog! To say that I am super excited would be a major understatement: it feels like the greatest holiday and celebration EVER!
All this cuteness and beauty and general all-around loveliness is due to the creative genius that is Ribbons of Red. Renee and I have been working together since August of 2009, when I approached her about rebranding Pobke Photography. Since then, we’ve become great friends and she’s played such an invaluable, integral part in the growth of my business – and I can’t stop gushing about her! Months after the wonderful rebranding project was complete, I found myself craving a new look and feel for the blog – it needed a place that was “just right” and I knew Renee would be the only one perfect for the job. Eight short weeks of design banter and over 61 emails later (yes, I bothered her a lot – but she indulged me!), it’s finally here… and I hope it brings you as much happiness, joy and comfort as it does to me!
In honour of my new blog, I’d like to run a Celebrate My New Blog With Me! contest. There are three ways to enter (and you can do all three if your heart desires!) – you just have to comment in this post to let me know which one(s) you’ve done: 1. Tweet this blog; 2. Become a fan of Pobke Photography on Facebook; or 3. Just leave me a comment to let me know what you think of my new online home! One commenter will win one of the following prizes (winner’s choice): for families and couples: a free session ($150AUD value) with me (must take place in the ACT); for new photographers: a one hour mentor session where you can ask me anything (either by phone or Skype or in-person if you’re local!); for those who want to rebrand and design their company: a $100AUD credit voucher to work with the fabulous Renee from Ribbons of Red; for everyone else: a $100AUD iTunes gift card. Contest closes at midnight on 9 March 2010.
So sit back, relax, and have a nice long look-see: I’ve got several new posts that I’ve been dying to blog, all featured below. But before I let you explore, check out these shots that my good friend (an immensely talented wedding photographer) Dan O’Day shot of me while I was second shooting a wedding for him last weekend! Thanks again for taking the time to stop by – I can’t wait to hear what you think!!
146 Lovely Comments
Really love ur photos…
Thanks for sharing this with us
I know I’m seriously late with this one, but had to say I LOOOOVE the new blog! Absolutely gorgeous :)
I think your new online home looks very nice! =0)
I love the new look.
It’s clean and not too busy yet easy to navigate.
The blog background choice and color scheme only enhances your work!
LOVE the look of the blog! It looks gorgeous!
I became a fan on Facebook.
I like the look of your site, the overall graphic design and the photos you’ve chosen. It’s a fresh, clean look. I do have to wonder who took the pics of the photographer.
I tweeted about your blog:
http://twitter.com/Auriette/status/10254096501
I love your new online studio home – the colors are great, understate elegance and I love that we can see your smiling face. It’s a great personal connection!
Would love to win !!
I really like your site! You’re talented!
I think you have a wonderful blog, and I can’t wait to come back.
fan on facebook.
charity/ccboobooy
tweet
http://twitter.com/ccboobooy/status/10248189030
Your blog is beautiful, and Im a facebook fan.
I love the new look! Good luck on your beautiful new blog and thanks for the contest!
I love your new blog. It is wonderful and compelling (because YOU ARE!) – just the photos above speak for themselves and tell your story – and the one photo of a very lovely lady on a very special day: she must have been thrilled with that exquisite photo that captures it all!
Good luck and thank you for your generous giveaway. I would Tweet or comment on Facebook, buy my life is so complicated and cluttered already that I just can’t add those “activities” to my maze. Thanks again!
Wow, you have done a fantastic job. i really like this layout and you are an amazing photographer!!
Your work is absolutely gorgeous and I would soooo love to win a mentor session with you! Congratulations on your new blog, and I just can’t wait to see what 2010 brings for you!!! Thanks for being so inspirational. :)
I love it.. love your beautiful photos :)
I love your new blog, it’s very classy. You take wonderful photos.
Beautiful!
Love the site!
Fan’d you on FB
Gorgeous work, Christine!
Your website is great. It looks nice, the photos are great, and it’s easy to navigate.
Your site is really beautiful! I love your photographs!
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/bsw529/status/10218869710
and I became a facebook fan – barbara wright
LOVE your website and your beautiful images! Crisp, clean and professional.
love the new site – congrats
These are absolutely beautiful photos! I love action shots :) Your blog looks fabulous Christine! I really like the design and feel of it. Ribbons of Red definitely did a fantastic job :D I think I’m already following you on twitter btw.
I love the new site and am following on twitter.
Great blog. Wish you much success.
I followed you twitter and became a facebook fan! Your website is absolutely adorable!
LOVE IT! :) So clean & fresh & loverly big images!
I love your blog……great clear pictures! :)
Just became a fan of yours on Facebook! :)
ScooterMcKyle
Your blog is great! I just tweeted it and am now following you. :)
ScooterMcKyle
LOVE it Christine! You’re a rockstar : )
Your new blog looks lovely! Perfect to display your beautiful photographs.
The new blog is just lovely! Congratulations!
The new look is quietly classy. I’m a little jealous of your shoot sac… they are incredibly hard to get here in oz (pricey).
The new blog is beutiful! Congrats and keep the awesomeness flowing! =)
Lookin’ so good!!!
Gorgeous photos and blog!! :) I am also a Face book fan!
LOVE the new blog!!! And these pics-you are too cute!
I’ve fallen in love with your blog and your photographs. You’ve really inspired me to get back into blogging and challenged me to work on my own photography skills. Your blog is so fresh and happy and full of love and light, it is lovely to read to cheer me up at the end of long day!
Must say your new blog looks very personal and have a homely feel to it! Congrats :)
ok you are seriously gorgeous, and i totally LOVE your blog! unreal… awesome work!! and i am soooo a fan of yours on FB! xx
Hi Christine! Love your new blog – and your photos are soooo great! I have been checking them out for a while now, ‘stalking’ you online if you like. I so can’t wait until I have a excuse for you to shoot my family (perhaps I will be lucky enough to win you!). One day I hope you can take magical pics of me and mine so we can enjoy then forever….
facebook fan! lovely photos!!!
LOVE the new blog!! And you are just cute as a button!
Just gorgeous, congratulations – I look forward to following your journey of bigger and better things, and even more so I look forward to meeting you in June! Karen x
Christine! This blog is completely ridiculously good looking! I love it, love u :)
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Great blog and I’d love to visit Australia some day–that’s my dream vacation!
WOW! totally love the new blog, no wonder you were so excited about launching it!!! just beautiful :)
Serious congratualtions to you on the new blog and website – I just LOVE LOVE LOVE IT !@! – Big congratulations – PS – Do I see a new lens and Camera ?? :) – I wish you continued success, brilliant work and once again congratulations.
LOVE LOVE LOVE your new blog home! I love your turquoise earrings in your lovely photos too! It’s so exciting to see your new layout. Congrats!
LOVE your new website… Very sophisticated and user friendly! Congratulations and I hope it brings you lots of success :)
You have completely inspired me to invest in my brand. The new blog is fabulous and a great expression of personality and style!! Congrats on the finished product!! xoxo
I like your blog. It shows off your personality and your photography. Congrats!
Yaaaaay, you’re back! It looks FANTASTIC! And I’m not just saying that because this is a contest, I swear :P
Oh Christine it looks fantastic!!! I have total blog envy!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!!
great blog, I really enjoyed reading thru your archives on your old one the other day, love your writing style……..followed!
Sooooo cute–your new blog/website is perfect for the lovely, thoughtful, whimsical photos you take.
Miss you and thanks for the birthday wishes (you were the first one to wish me well–could have something to do with the time zone thing).
xoxo
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I’ve enjoyed looking around your new site! It’s so lovely, congrats! I’ve tweeted to share with others.
http://twitter.com/HMB99/status/9880972788 – Tweet
I think your work is so beautiful! Congratulations! :)
http://twitter.com/diesel51/status/9880856699
I just found your blog. Love your work. Just beautiful. I will be coming back to visit.
P.S. Love your outfit. Do you mind sharing where you purchased your black pants and shirt? I love the cut of the pants!
P.P.S. Love to see a girl in heels while shooting. I am a shorty and always wear a little heel when shooting. :)
Facebook fan – Renski P
Tweet – http://twitter.com/Facetwit17/status/9875412724
Congratulations on your new Blog. What a lovely site – I’m glad to have stumbled onto it.
awesome blog! i definitely like the layout and colors of the new blog!
Best Wishes on your new Blog! It really looks wonderful. Thanks so much.
Just total awesomeness :)
I like how easy your blog is to navigate! Your photos are awesome!
Oh Christine. Absolutely beautiful blog and gorgeous photos of you!!!! Love it, girl!
Love your new look. :) Very nice.
looks fantastic! Brilliant collaboration between yourself and ribbons of red. Way to go, Christine :)
Ooh I love your new home!! It’s absolutely perfect and beautiful in every way possible!
Absolutely wonderful, Christine!!! Soooo in love with your new blog!! :)
Love your new blog! Congratulations
Hey Christine!
I am totally loving your new blog! It is simply wonderful.
Love the colours, love the layout, love the photos, love YOU!
I hope I become as good at photography as you one day!
Man, I get so exited when I see you’ve posted more photos. I literllay shout WOO! And the rest of my family, looks at me very strangely, as if I’m the biggest weirdo! But anyways, your photogrpahy is inspiring!
And I am a fan on facebook already too.
Much Love
Siannon X
Hot stuff… love the new site. Congrats on the launch!
Very feminine, very pretty, so like you Christine. Great job. PS Already an FB and personal fan!
Looks gorgeous!!!! A blog you love just keeps giving, like a precious gift to yourself! x x x
so so so so SOOOO fantastic!!! love it! congratulations ;)
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Great new look. Also luv Ribbons of Red and would luv a new design by her. I am now a fan of yours through facebook. Enjoy your new home!!
Renee did a FABULOUS job! Christine, your blog looks great! And it’s a delightful reflection of your sunny personality. I can see why you’re so excited!
Congratulations :) It’s LOVELY
Love it!! Congrats!
AWWWW you guys are the BEST! :) Thanks so much for the wonderful love love love! I’m on cloud nine today – nothing can bring me down! :) xoxo
Became a fan on facebook!
I LOVE the colors and bright design!!
Ah-mazing! This is THE perfect home for your words and your images. Great things are in store for you Christine – great things :)
Hi there, I just became a fan!! LOVE your new blog and all your beautiful images- you are an inspiration! xo
The website it light, clean, easy on the eyes. Love it! Love the handwriting font too! Also became a new fan on Facebook.
beautiful blog, beautiful photographer. what a treat your blog is to look at! i think i will spend the next few days here. sigh. :)
Looks GREAT!!! congrats.. it is so exciting to get a new blog :) it is very pretty too!!
yay! yay! Yay!! It’s lovely, it’s beautiful, well done!! I am so excited. Oh, so awesome!
Just tweeted and became a fan. Can you tell I really, REALLY, want to win? ;)
I am so stoked to see how many comments you’ve gotten already on the site! It turned out so amazing and it was a pleasure working with you on it! <3
Looks awesome Christine, so pretty :) Off to enter the competition!
Btw we totally made you a congrats video. OH YES WE DID. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_6hmrE5L5c
The new Layout is great! Love the fun it makes you feel when you read :)
The new blog looks awesome! Kudos to the designer for all the details and finishing touches (e.g., “lovely comments” title – so cute!) I don’t know you very well, but from what I can tell, it totally fits your personality and style and tells the world who you are via a webpage. That’s skill to do that! All the best for your budding career :)
WOOOH WOOOH (that’s me raising the roof and stirring the pot for you – which, btw, is the most awesome dance ever, just ask Maddy). Looks GORGEOUS!!! LOVE.
Congrats on the new blog Christine, it’s gorgeous!
Very lovely indeed – your enthusiasm is catching :) It will be a joy to check back and see your work.
Your blog looks absolutely amazing!! I’m doing all three, because I totally want to work with Renee! I’m so excited for you girl!!
Christine it looks fabulous – well done. Yet again your work is beautiful.
Congratulations on your new site, it looks great! It’s nice to see the talent behind the lens as well, you! I’m a newbie photographer, learning lots and clicking away. I love reading your blog and waiting for your new entries, it’s really inspirational. Keep up the good work!! Have you thought about running a day course?? I know I would be keen and I am sure I am not the only one!!
Congratulations on getting the new blog up and running! A big congrats also goes to ME for making my very first comment on here :-D. Can’t wait to read more of your daily adventures and check out the latest shoots. Keep em’ coming! P.S: I’ve also just completed the three ways of entering the competition. Fingers crossed!
This is GORGEOUS! Oh my, totally beautiful. Will have to look up Ribbons of Red now, what stunning design.
You deserve such a lovely home, I have total blog envy going on down here in Melb. Congrats!
Looks wonderful Christine! You should be proud – wish I had great photos of me shooting too..x x
Christine, your photos are absolutely breathtaking and beautiful! Just became a fan on fb and have been stalking your old blog and adoring all the photos on your website. I’m currently studying graphic design so really appreciate your new rebranding which I think is perfect!! Congratulations on doing such a great job, seems like your small business is booming in such a short period of time since you started! Recently purchased myself a canon450d and would love to do a mentor session with you! Keep up the great work! x
I’ve facebook featured you, I’ve commented, I’ve tweeted and I’ve emailed all our family and friends…..I would LOVE the hour new photog session!!!!! LOVE the new blog sweetie!!!
Just AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love, Love, LOVE it!!!!! xxx
hurray! pure gorgeousness.. LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!
so totally you Christine, the colours work so well with your style – it’s gorgeous.
And look at you with two cameras swung around your neck. You go girl.
Wow, looks awesome! Very personalised and original!! love it x
(and homegirl, stock straps are good and all, but you need to get yourself some domke straps. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/16178-REG/Domke_742_6BK_1_5_Web_Camera_Strap.html)
Great job Christine, I love your new blog.The colors, the layout, everything is just perfect.
love it, and that make me 3 for 3 on your criteria! i’ll be looking renee up when I’m ready to take my blog to the next level :)
Gorgeous Christine! I love it!
Wow! Your blog is beautiful and inspiring!! Congrats to you! :)
It looks as lovely as I imagined Christine. Congratulations :)
FANTASTIC!
Your new blog is lovely! Renee did a fantastic job on the rebranding and the blog. Beautiful!
it looks AWESOME! :) congrats Xx
Oh it looks totally stunning, Christine. I love it! Your progress is aMAzing!
IT’S PERFECT CHRISTINE!!! you look great too!!
Congratulations on your new Blog, very fresh and inviting. Best of luck
Congratulations honeybunch! It looks wonderful! xxx
yay!!! love it!!!
Ooohhhh this is gorgeous, Christine. So beautiful and totally worth the wait (says me, hehe). Happy New Blog Day!!! XXXX
Beautiful Christine! Just like you :)
Wwwwhhhhheeeeeeeeee, it looks amazing! I love, love, love it! You guys both did an amazing job, you must be so proud!
LOVE LOVE LOVE your new place!! eeek! I wanted to ask you what company you went through? Id love to hear about it! :) And of course you look stunning in all your pictures! Congrats girl!
The new blog is lovely! Elegant, delightful. Kudos!
EEE! :) THIS IS SO CUTE! I really like the new background. And how the header image is YOU!
Whoo hoo!!! the blog looks awesome!! Love it!! ;)
AHHHHH!!!! I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT I LOVE IT! CONGRATULATIONS times 100 times! I can’t stop looking at it, it’s absolutely PERFECT! So excited and happy for you! And oh my gosh, your website is GORGEOUS! Just amazing! I’m probably overusing exclamation marks and capital letters, but I really want to transmit my excitement through this comment! Hehe! :) Keep up the amazing work! Luv’ ya! :)
WOW, Christine!! This is PERFECT!!! I love it! I also love the images of you in action! :)
Oooh I love love love your new blog!! How exciting!!
FINALLY! Love it sweetie! It’s so clean and happy and perfect. I’ve missed so many of your previous posts this week with being sick and out of commission… now I get to backtrack and catch up with you on the beauty of your new blog!!!
OMG your blog looks AMAZING! Totally worth the wait. I love every little detail. I want to stare at it for hours. :) LOVE IT!
Congrats on the new blog. Amazing progress. Much faster than me I guess. LOL! Loving the new look. Please keep it up!!