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Bunbury Photography Studio - Capturing my own family

Well, I don't like talking about myself...and I also don't like to publish photos of myself, but I promised to share with you the story of why we had to take these family photos.

A while ago (in December 2012) I saw this beautiful spot along the road in Dalyellup and pointed out to my husband that I want to have family photos taken there, like I said before, it did not happen until this week in March 2013.

Many of you might know that me and my whole family were born and lived in South Africa until we decided to migrate to WA in Dec 2008. From the start we decided we want to call Dalyellup home, and we're still here today - more than 4 years later.   The rest of my side of the family is still in South Africa.  Today is my beautiful selfless mum's birthday (and it a milestone birthday).  So my brother's girlfriend made contact with to telling me that she wanted to organize a special gift for her - having a photo collage printed of all the special people in her life and give it to her on her birthday.  Ummm!  We don't have any recent family photos, the only ones were taken 3 year ago and she already has a copy of that photo, now what is that thing about the mechanic who's car is always out of order?

Any way, this was opportunity for me!!!  I got my photos at my spot I was dreaming about and I love the end result.

What is fabulous about my photography studio is that I can take it anywhere in Bunbury as long as I have my camera and tripod with me.

If you like these photos I urge you to take advantage of my special family mini session offer and organize those photos, you won't regret it.

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Our oldest daughter - love doing a bit of modelling even though she hasn't the slightest idea

Our youngest - do you get the slightest hint that she can be very mischievous? 

This is just us - this happens very rarely - I don't take photos of US all together - the girls are my models

Wahhh !   This is just me - I don't like being on that side of the lens! 

Just showing you what goes into editing your photos - if you want your photos too quickly after the session you'll end up with photos looking like the top one.  This is also the reason why we only give you limited number of photos on disc. There goes a lot of work into the editing

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Bunbury Wedding Photography | Duties of Bridesmaid and Maid of Honor at a wedding

Duties of a bridesmaid and maid of honour

I am writing this blog because I am of the opinion that many bridesmaids and maids of honors don't know their responsibility towards making the wedding day a memorable one, which has resulted in me as photographer not being able to fulfill my professional duties properly due to interferance...many photographers might have experienced the same...so sorry if the sounds a bit harsh. 

I am a bit strict as to what I want for my bride and her party - I am a professional wedding photographer. There goes a lot of planning into the wedding day from me as wedding photographer. I don't just show up with my dslr (that is a digital camera) because I have it and don't really know how to use it in a mode other than "Auto".  NO!!! I know how to use my camera, how to compose a shot and how to use light! 

It would be in the best interest of the bride and groom if the bridesmaids/maid of honour or any of the groomsmen contact me prior to the wedding to discuss their ideas and (PHOTOGRAPHIC) suggestions for the wedding day. If you can not do that, then leave me to do my job while you are doing yours which is to participate in the wedding ceremony and assist the bride. If you are so confident that your ideas are the best there is, you should've applied for the role as photographer before the wedding. If you're still not convinced that my presence at the wedding is of any significance to the bride and groom, may I please ask you "how much did you get paid to be there?"

AND BRIDES!!! I am going to write a blog about choosing your bridesmaids too...I've seen too many backstabbing going on at weddings lately...choose your bridal party wisely. 

Short description of bridesmaids: 

The bridesmaids are members of the bride's party in a wedding.  A bridesmaid is typically a young woman, and often a close friend or sister.   She attends the bride on the day of a wedding or marriage ceremony.  Traditionally bridesmaids were chosen from unwed young women of marriageable age.  However this is not a rule. 

The principal bridesmaid, if one is so designated, may be called the chief bridesmaid or maid of honor if she is unmarried, or the matron of honor if she is married. A junior bridesmaid is a girl who is clearly too young to be marriageable, but who is included as an honorary bridesmaid. 

Often there is more than one bridesmaid: in modern times the bride chooses how many to ask. Interesting fact: Historically, no person of status went out unattended, and the size of the retinue was closely calculated to be appropriate to the family's social status. A large group of bridesmaids provided an opportunity for showing off the family's social status and wealth. Today, the number of bridesmaids in a wedding party is dependent on many variables, including a bride's preferences, the size of her family, and the number of attendants her partner would like to have as well.

Duties of bridesmaids and maid of honour

The activities of the principal bridesmaid may be as many or as varied as she allows the bride to impose upon her. Her only required duty is to participate in the wedding ceremony. Typically, however, she is asked for help with the logistics of the wedding as an event, such as addressing invitations, and for her help as a friend, such as attending the bride as she shops for her wedding dress.On the day of the wedding, her principal duty is to provide practical and emotional support. She might assist the bride with dressing and, if needed, help the bride manage her veil, a bouquet of flowers, a prayer book, or the train of her wedding dress during the day. If there is a reception after the wedding, the Maid of Honour may be asked to offer a toast to the newlyweds.

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Master H | Bunbury Newborn Photography

Bunbury Newborn Photography

Master H was my last newborn model after my newborn workshop with Kelley Ryden and Tracey Raver.  I am so satisfied with the results, got a whole lot of bookings for later this year out of these images.  I am eagerly waiting for all expecting parents to contact me to make a booking.

I am also doing maternity photos and would love to do your maternity shoot as well as newborn shoot.  My Bunbury Newborn Photography sessions are on special at the moment.  Please contact me through the link below to find out more.


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Miss Lexi | Bunbury Newborn Photography

Bunbury Newborn Photography

Lexi was one of my last newborn models after the workshop.  What a happy and content baby she is.  

I am so happy with the results of my newborn models. I hope that the skill would enable me to photograph more newborns as they would be my number 1 love to photograph.   

If you are expecting I'd urge you to make a booking at the current special price asap.  

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Lexi's first birthday Cake Smash Session | Bunbury Cake Smash Photography

Bunbury Cake Smash Photography

Lexi returned to my studio for her first birthday...her first appearance was when she was about 6 months.

We had a lovely flower bouquet cake made for Lexi to match her gorgeous tutu, colorful, soft and very girly!

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Tanya Lee | Bunbury Studio Photography

Bunbury Studio Photography for Tanya Lee's cover for her new CD

Tanya visited my studio with her daughter...and she's probably going to follow in her mum's footsteps when she's growing up.

I had the honor of listening to the new song that Tanya recorded which she needed the photos for... Let's just say that Tanya has got big things coming her way!   Best of luck in your music career!

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