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The story behind my Rockhampton newborn studio (and how postpartum anxiety played a part)
It was 2015 and I had just had my first baby. I was sitting in our front yard on a hay bale, breastfeeding my newborn, as friends carried our furniture out of our house. We were leaving Rockhampton and for some reason, we thought it was a good idea to do it when our...
When you don’t feel like yourself: Why relaxed maternity and newborn photography matters
You look in the mirror and don't quite recognise the body reflected back to you. It has changed so much in such a short space of time and you worry what it will be like once the baby is born. You have no idea what to expect and it all feels overwhelming. But in just a...
Relaxed family photos at Kemp Hill: An adventure to remember
In the early morning darkness, Sarah and Nick popped on the headlamps and put the kids in the carriers, ready to make the trek up Kemp Hill. In the lead up to their session, we talked about their love of exploring, their days spent outdoors and their children's...
How Alice calmed the chaos at our family photo session
Family portrait sessions can feel like a lot of work between talking your loved ones into it, choosing what to wear and worrying if the kids will behave. I get it! Family life can be chaotic. But that's where the magic happens. One recent family shared how their...
CQ’s best season for family photos
While in other parts of the world winter signals a time to hibernate, central Queenslanders can finally celebrate knowing we can walk outside without dreaming of air-con or the pool. Gone are the days where dad has to worry about the sweat marks on his shirt or any...
Colour analysis tips for family photos
Once a trend in the 80's, colour analysis is making a comeback thanks to social media but it’s also helping families with what to wear when planning photos. While the craze has taken the internet by storm, Rockhampton colour analyst Jacquie Mackay from Imagine You, is...
Capturing newborn photos without leaving home
Does a newborn session feel like it’s in the too hard basket? When I had my first baby, I really wanted newborn photos, but I had just moved to a new city, my anxiety was at an all time high and the thought of getting us all out the door for a family photo shoot felt...
The pre-teen capture: Savouring the last childhood cuddles
Are your kids about to enter their pre-teen years? This mumma had a very good reason for wanting to book in her family photos. As all parents know, there comes a time when our babies make the shift into their teenage years, and want a little less to do with us (for a...
Naturopath: From Cystic Fibrosis to kids’ gut health
Kate Willis knows what it’s like to live with a chronic health condition. The Rockhampton naturopath, who specialises in paediatric nutrition and feeding therapy, lives with the genetic disorder cystic fibrosis. It has led her to a career in helping others...