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An ode to John Denver is quite necessary to start this post… well, either Johnny’s song or Stevie’s “You are the sunshine of my life” (which was the song that my dad and I danced to at my wedding, sniff!). The day was warm and the afternoon sun was glorious. I silently hummed this tune as I photographed this beautiful family of three – because after all, when the light is this gorgeous, (silent) singing is a necessity!
They say Canberra doesn’t have beaches… well guess what? They’re right – we don’t. But we DO have some pretty awesome man-made lakes, and you can bet your bum I take advantage of them! And besides, they basically look like beaches in photos anyway. (Right? Or am I the only one that thinks this?) :) So off we went, to our local “beach,” for our sunshiney session. And I must commend Steph and Glenn and their gorgeous little princess for being so obliging to my every demand request: “Do you guys wanna get IN the algae-infested water?” “Can you please lean on this spider-weby tree?” “Should we play a game, like trying to balance on the rocks?” “Okay don’t look at me! Just do your thaaang!” They were amazing. Our session was amazing. The sunshine was amazing. Enjoy your preview, my Sunshiney Family! Your gallery will be up shortly! :)
26 Lovely Comments
Christine, these images are UNREAL. I loooooooooove them. Filing them all in my inspiration folder!
These are absolutely gorgeous Christine – I love that beautiful warm Canberran light. So pretty!
Wow – these are so totally gorgeous, Christine. Such magical light and wonderful moments captured. I think this is one of my favourite sessions of yours.
Fab post here – wonderful fun and true family laughter – perfect well done
WOW, what an adorable Shirley Temple looking little girl!
Look at all of that warm, buttery goodness! What a beautiful session.
So warm & happy!!! Love the light, and these make me long for warm sunny days here in Arkansas! :)
These are just beautiful! So simple, yet they say so much.
You are right… the light was just perfect :) Love these…. just beautiful!!
What a little sweetheart. Beautiful “beachy” shots. The new blog page is lovely.
Super cute! The light is fabulous <3 <3
These are stunning Christine! Beautiful light, and I LOVE your processing!
Your blog is also rather gorgeous!
ooooh- what i wouldn’t give to have some sunny, WARM weather to shoot in. beautiful images girly ;)
~S
Wow. What stunning images. Just gorgeous, and the lighting is magical. :)
That’s my girl. High fives and butt pats. Looks like a terrifically perfect day at the beach for an adorable family. Soft loveliness!
Stunning!
Love it! You never cease to amaze me, girl!
Gorgeous images, family, light… everything! They’re going to love them :)
GOOOORGEOUS. Clearly you have a way of relaxing people ’cause these look so natural and “easy”.
Stunning Light! Wonderful work Christine.
Thanks lovelies! @Michelle: I was shooting at 430pm – beautiful afternoon light! :)
Just Gorgeous as per usual! How gorgeous is the light.
Love the one on the quilt with dad holding daughter up. Too Cute!
What time of day were you shooting? The light is so warm and pretty. I love that you capture real moments with your clients in a real and unpretentious way. Fab!!
Gorgeous. I love the lake shots.
love love love the tones here!! Gorgeous work as always!
Awwww, they are soooo GORGEOUS!! Love the one of Daddy and daughter kicking the water, totally SWEET!! xoxo