Springtime....... Sunshine Coast Photography

Earlier in the year, I set myself a personal challenge {photography related of course}. It was to celebrate our memories of childhood. From being little super hero's, to flying paper aeroplanes, to ballet dancing in the woods, picnicking in fields of clover and then Friday's session, having a lemonade stand. It was the perfect day for it. First day of Spring, 28 degrees, oodles of dreamy, honey light flowing over the trees, and two gorgeous GORGEOUS littly's.

Thank you to the beauty-full Fletcher family..........

Thank you also to my wonderful husband, who, on his days off from work, came prop hunting, sewed hessian sacks and built the lemonade stand for me. Now thats love :)

R.e.a.l Life - Sunshine Coast Photography

It isn't often I get photographs of Cameron. He hates the camera. He has Asperger's Syndrome......is it obvious looking at him? No, it isn't. You have to live with him, speak to him, 'know' him. He is truly an incredible child. His life is governed by his own routines {although the one where he used to wake up at 6.30am and be at school by 7.45am, has faultered lately}. He is mature, sensible and responsible. He takes everything literally and is incredibly intelligent. His favourite colour is red, as red means safety. He understands more rules and regulations about bizarre things, than I ever could. There is no grey area with him; you are either right, or wrong.

Friends and family often refer to him as Sheldon, off the Big Bang Theory.......as his behaviour, the way he speaks share an uncanny resemblance. He loves everything geeky, techy and retro. Another one born in the wrong era. He is definitely a 80's kid through and through!

It is part of our real life, and although we have had some really tough times {first days at school were an eye opener for everyone concerned - we went through 2 schools before we found Eumundi}, we wouldn't have it any other way. He is truly remarkable :)

Exposed.......

Yep, I'm feeling very exposed this week as my Funky Photoshop Actions are going on sale, and I'm oh sooooooo nervous! It has taken months of work to get ready for sale. I've had them happily sitting on my computer for years, so many photographers asked if I would sell them, so I thought 'yeah why not'! But, it has meant weeks of getting them ready, testing them to the extreme, getting friends and other photographer's to test them (thanks guys)! Then I had to deal with the hell that is Wordpress :( Oh boy, what a learning curve! Blogger is so easy in comparison! Many thanks to the gorgeous Andrea Sproxton for helping get the website up and running. If it wasn't for her I think I would have given up yonks ago! Also a big shout out to the testers, who set aside time in the days to test the actions and come back to me with the glitches! And also to the lovely Amanda Keeys for her advice and support. Love you girls!

I've included some free actions and a tutorial so why not head on over there and have a peek! And I just can't do a post without a pic, so here's something I found yesterday. I saw it glinting in the morning sunshine and had to take a pic, as taking pics keeps me happy! :)

Pretty as a Princess........

........she sure is! I cannot believe the difference in litle Miss A from when I first took her pics around 2 years ago! She's growing up so quickly and is just perfect in every way.

A warm winter's evening........

{Winter} is a time for comfort

For good food & {warmth}
For the touch of a friendly hand

And a {talk} beside the fire
It is time for {home}

{Edith Sitwell}

I've always maintained, that winter sunsets and sunrises are the best! The air is crisp and clear, the stars shine more brightly, the sky turns a gorgeous pink haze just after sunset.......it really is beauty-full.

Winter also gives us a chance to rug up in the cuddliest, and most colourful clothes! So bring on the funky colourful beanies and scarves, huddling around the fire pit toasting marshmellows, hot choc and beef casseroles! Yep, I {love} winter

xxxx

And the Winner is............

Renee Fletcher!

A 'Day' {with} and without.......

'Mother's Day' has always been a little bittersweet for me
I lost my Mum when I was young
I was a teen......we had our battles.....
We had our moments of gratefulness and appreciation
She was a strong woman
She was creative
She was intelligent
She was spiritual and soulful
She did 'naked yoga' in the back garden every day {no, I'm really not kidding}
She didn't believe in chemicals
Or anything artificial for that matter
Lollies were banned!!!!
She was a member of Greenpeace
She wore a Sari
She milked the goats daily then walked them, on a leash to the local Supermarket where she'd pick up our daily groceries
She rode her 1940's bicycle everywhere, my Dad had a sign writer write on it 'Lynda's Black Bess'
She wasn't perfect {she knew this}
She truly was a remarkable and unique woman.........

We miss her........

So whilst today I am without my Mum, I can celebrate being a Mum. I can celebrate that;

I went to sleep last night with Oliver curled up next to me and Aaron wrapped up in his doona on the floor beside my bed, whilst we watched Pirates of the Caribeen
That my boys constantly tell me how much they love me, and demand hugs (and they usually don't even want something)
They value my opinion
They really believe that I am right (ha)!

Now all I have to get them to do is to behave for the rest of the day.... and I'll feel much better, as today of all days they have decided to hate each other, and in the process upset me :( Family life I guess.........

XXAnnie XX

Happy Birthday..........

Miss Poppy!

{adorable}

Sweet

{determined}

Independent

{loved}

Happy Birthday gorgeous girl!!!! xxxx

Life Just Got A Little Bit........

FUNKIER!!!!!!

After many sleepless nights and too many shooting/editing hours to comprehend, my new website is ready! I'm so excited as its just what I wanted, simple, fresh and colourful!

Click here for a peek!

Change is always good, and I've had my old website for over 4 years now so it was due for a makeover :)

I also have a scrummy new logo too! So finally...... here's to the new 'me'....... tonight we will be cracking open the bubbly!

A massive thanks to Kiara, Lily, Jessica and Sid for modelling for me {and of course their very patient Mum's and Dad's}! More pics to be added of some more just gorgeous gorgeous kids!!!

Also a very special thanks to Nicole from 'You & Me Photography' for accompanying me and helping out BIG time!!! you're a star! And of course Jodie for being a constant source of....... 'encouragement' {haha bet you wondered what i was going to put}!

To celebrate the new website launch, I'm running a competition! The winner gets a free Little Tikes session with me worth *$695. All you have to do is send your name and telephone number to me at: funkyphotography@hotmail.com. Winner's will be drawn on the 1st June 2010 and announced that evening! So tell your friends, tell your family and get emailing!

xx Annie xx

*Terms and conditions apply. Please ask for details. One entry per person.