Natalie Howe Photography

Matthew & Danielle - 29th October 2011

2012-01-09T22:31:00.000-08:00

Family and friends gathered and celebrated at Belgenny Farm in Camden. A beautiful venue for a beautiful couple! Loved all the detail!

Dirk & Bronwyn - 28th October 2011

2012-01-09T21:19:00.000-08:00

Had so much fun with these guys! Family and friends gathered at Miramare Gardens for ceremony and reception. Bronwyn's a natural in front of the camera, stunning!!

Damien & Kristy - 21st October 2011

2012-01-09T20:23:00.000-08:00

Eschol Park House & Gardens are featured in this charming and intimate wedding, celebrated with close friends and family.

Dean & Thanh - 19th October 2011

2012-01-09T19:16:00.000-08:00

This was such a spectacular wedding combining cultures. Closest friends and family gathered for the traditional Vietnamese Tea Ceremony followed by a church ceremony. It was a day full of smiles and colour that lasted well into the night, celebrating at Crystal Palace Function Crentre, Canley Heights.

Rickee & Lindsey - 15th October 2011

2012-01-09T17:08:00.000-08:00

Ceremony and reception were held at Newport Mirage one of Pittwater's Award Winning Waterfront Venues with friends and family. Being only a short distance away from the beach we took advantage of the location and created some beautiful photos there too!

Ethan, Cody, Hayley & Connor - 11th October 2011

2012-01-09T16:45:00.000-08:00

It was time to update with cute little Connor!

Julie, Con and the Kids - 7th October 2011

2012-01-09T16:02:00.000-08:00

The Bluff Lookout was a great location for this family, gorgeous natural surroundings!

Ashika & Navinesh - 6th October 2011

2012-01-09T15:54:00.000-08:00

Such a beautiful concept....capturing the impending arrival of a new little one!

Merry Christmas to all

2011-12-19T19:21:00.000-08:00

I would like to thank all my clients for an amazing 2011. I've had so much fun capturing all your precious memories and I'm excited at what 2012 will bring. Have a wonderful time with your families and I will see you on the flip side of 2011. I'll be back in the office from January 15, until then, I'm signing out for some much needed rest, drinking and catching up with family.

Nat x

Belinda & Mark - 1st October 2011

2011-12-19T18:18:00.000-08:00

A relaxed wedding at The Hills Lodge, the room was set up beautifully. It was such a lovely wedding!

Concord Golf Club- 20th September 2011

2011-12-19T15:29:00.000-08:00

I was commissioned by Concord Golf Club to create a new updated panorama of the Club House. This would then be framed and hung in the members lounge along with all the other photographs taken over the years to document the history and ongoing change of the Golf Club. This was the final image chosen and I'm very happy with how it turned out. It was taken on quite a windy day and being up in a bob cat, 5mtrs in the air was a little hair raising, but you got to do what you got to do, to get the shot!

Concord Golf Club

Sienna- 21st September 2011

2011-12-19T15:18:00.000-08:00

What a beautiful little girl, such amazing eyes and an absolute delight to photograph!

Abby, Jack & Ella 19- September 2011

2011-12-14T19:14:00.000-08:00

These three gorgeous children were a delight to photograph. I'm very happy with the outcome and their parents are thrilled too!

Rene & Peter - 16 September 2011

2011-12-14T18:42:00.000-08:00

Rene and Peter's ceremony was held at St Peter's Catherdral. Whilst being photographed at Manly the bridal party enjoyed beautiful harbour views and freshly delivered pizza. Reception followed with family and friends at Belhaven Manor in Wentworthville.

Nicoel & Wayne - 11 September 2011

2011-12-07T18:37:00.000-08:00

Nicoel and Wayne were married on a gorgeous Spring day at the beautiful Old Government House, Parramatta in front of a small crowd of friends and family. Location photos were taken in and around the beautiful gardens and the celebrations continued in the beautiful marquee out the back. Congratulations to you both.

Teneale & Anthony

2011-10-24T20:22:00.000-07:00

Meet Teneale and Anthony, a lovely couple who I had the pleasure of capturing and sharing their special day with recently. With a stunning backdrop of Glenleigh Estate for the ceremony we had a multitude of choice for these photographs.

Gascoigne Family

2011-10-24T19:57:00.000-07:00

Look at this gorgeous family! They welcomed their new baby brother into the world late August which was fantastic timing for Mum as we are photographing their wedding in the coming weeks! Can't wait to see you all again for what I'm sure is going to be a fabulous wedding!

Sensational Shereen!

2011-10-24T18:01:00.000-07:00

Check out my kickboxing instructor! Shereen puts me through my paces every week and makes sure I've used every last bit of energy I've got! Look at the muscles on this lady, would even make a guy jealous! Love these shots!

Meet the Dost's

2011-10-17T20:43:00.000-07:00

A big congratulations goes to Josephine and Kashif on their gorgeous wedding which took place at the Chinese Garden Darling Harbour with their reception held at the Watersedge Function Centre which has breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour and it's surrounds. Congratulations again to you both.

The Divine Deveigne's!

2011-10-17T19:58:00.000-07:00

This was a fabulous shoot! We trekked out to Richmond one afternoon and found this perfect location to photograph this wonderful extended family. With ages from 17 down to 4 it was always going to be somewhat of a difficult shoot but they proved me wrong as you can see by the wonderful images below.

The Gabriel's

2011-10-17T19:11:00.000-07:00

What a gorgeous family we have here! Mum, Dad and their 2 gorgeous girls Micsha and Summer. Such a great shoot.

Adorable Amelia

2011-10-17T18:49:00.000-07:00

This was a very unique shoot as it's aim was to create an almost identical picture for her grandmother's wall to match up with other portraits of her cousins, aunts and uncles. Amelia was an angel to shoot and except for one little mishap managed to stay on this chair unassisted for the shoot.

Ella and Olivia

2011-10-17T18:39:00.000-07:00

Look at these stunning girls! Definitely heartbreakers when they grow up! Dad will need some strong heart medication for when these 2 start dating! An absolute pleasure to photograph!

Emmett

2011-10-17T17:45:00.000-07:00

Introducing lil Emmett! Look at this handsome man! He's certainly going to make his mark on the world with cuteness!

Miss Helena!

2011-10-17T17:36:00.000-07:00

Yet another princess has arrived to take our breath away and make us all clucky again! Helena was only 10 days old here but you can already see that she will break a thousand hearts with those big eyes of hers! Congratulations to Mum and Dad.

Michael John

2011-10-17T17:15:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the world Michael John, what a beautiful little man he is. Congratulations to Mum and Dad on your handsome little man.

Rene & Peter Engagement Shoot

2011-10-17T16:58:00.000-07:00

This was such a pretty shoot, clearly Rene and Peter are deeply in love and these photos show exactly how much.

Alison & Robert

2011-10-17T16:37:00.000-07:00

We chose a unique and funky location for the engagement shoot of this beautiful couple. Can't wait to photograph their wedding in the coming weeks.

Scott's Family Portrait

2011-10-17T16:29:00.000-07:00

Meet the Scott's...Mum, Dad and 6 kids! That's right, 6 kids! WOW! What a SuperMum we have here! Gorgeous family as you will see from these wonderful images below.

Welcome Ryder!

2011-09-05T21:36:00.000-07:00

Ryder made his grand entrance into the world in the early hours of a wintery Saturday morning. He is a beautiful baby and his parents are obviously so in love with him.....which is pretty easy from the look of the gorgeous lil man.

Baby Angus!

2011-09-05T21:19:00.000-07:00

Awwww look at this little man! What a lil chubba with absolutely gorgeous blue eyes!

Pin Up Susie!

2011-09-05T20:57:00.000-07:00

Meet the stunning Susie! Susie was a perfect choice for Pin Up Photography as she has timeless beauty which is perfect for then and now! Check out these cheeky shots!

The Shepherd Family

2011-09-05T20:25:00.000-07:00

The Shepherd Family decided on a beautiful outdoor shoot for their portraits and look how wonderful they turned out. With their 2 gorgeous daughters Caitlin and Emily, this was a fantastic family to photograph.

Sophie Grace

2011-09-05T18:58:00.000-07:00

Wow, look at this little princess, such a pretty girl who I'm sure is going to break more than a few hearts when she grows up!

Luke William

2011-08-29T21:42:00.000-07:00

Here we introduce to the world, beautiful Luke. At only a week old we managed to get a smile or two out of him! What a cutie!

Erin and Adam - 21st May, 2011

2011-08-29T21:35:00.000-07:00

Gorgeous Erin wed Adam at Cropley House on a stunning Sydney day. A truly beautiful couple and we wish you all the joy and happiness for the future.

Zachary

2011-08-29T19:46:00.000-07:00

Look at the hair on this one!!! He was born needing a haircut from the looks of these gorgeous pictures of Zachary.

Christmas Cut-Off Dates for Portraits

2011-08-29T19:32:00.000-07:00

Just a short note to let you know that if you want to give portraits as Christmas gifts you will need to ensure that your shoot is done by 7th October, 2011. All orders for prints will need to be submitted and paid for by 28th October, 2011 to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas.

Thanks everyone, and I hope you have all started your shopping, I can't believe it is nearly September!!! Christmas will be here before we know it.

Kevin and Natalie - 14th May 2011

2011-08-29T18:51:00.000-07:00

Kevin and Natalie were married at The Log Cabin in Penrith on a gorgeous Autumn day in a small ceremony overlooking the Nepean River. Vibrant shades of red brought a sense of romance to the entire day. I wish you both all the very best for your future together.

Baby Mackinley

2011-08-29T18:26:00.000-07:00

Look at this precious little princess! What a sweetheart, cute as a button and an absolute gem to photograph! Congratulations to Mum and Dad on your beautiful little girl.

Tom and Leisa's Engagement Shoot 2nd May 2011

2011-07-18T21:39:00.000-07:00

Introducing Tom and Leisa whose wedding I will be photographing this coming October. Congratulations to you both and looking forward to capturing your special day

Zachary 28th April 2011

2011-07-18T21:23:00.000-07:00

This is a super special client as I have been photographing this family from their wedding day through to now and this is the beautiful Zachary at age almost 4! Typical boy who loves to jump in puddles, we had so much fun with this shoot, I can scarely believe how grown up he is.

Baby Blake 2nd May, 2011

2011-07-18T20:30:00.000-07:00

Look at those baby blues! Blake is 2 weeks old with a mass of jet black hair and those gorgeous blue eyes, this one is going to be a heartbreaker when he grows up!

Tiina and Rafael - 22nd April 2011

2011-07-18T20:20:00.000-07:00

Gorgeous Tiina wed Rafael in an intimate ceremony at Cremorne Reserve overlooking the water. The scenery was breathtaking enabling some amazing photos to be taken including some with the lighthouse, although it was a no easy task getting to that location but the results are worth it. Congratulations to you both

Renee & Mitch - 16 April 2011

2011-07-18T18:23:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Renee married Mitch at the gorgeous Sebel Resort & Spa. It was a rainy day, but that didn't dampen their spirits, with everyone more than happy to get their feet a little wet for some amazing photos. As you can see, it was well worth it. Congratulations to both of you.

Baby Amalee

2011-06-13T18:53:00.000-07:00

Gorgeous Amalee was born on 30 March 2011 with a mop of dark hair looking just like her mummy. I also had the pleasure of photographing their gorgeous wedding a few years ago at Loxley on Bellbird. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your lives.

Sally & Chris - 10 April 2011

2011-05-25T16:54:00.000-07:00

Gorgeous Sally and Chris married at the stunning NSW State Library in front of a small group of family and friends. The heavens opened up for us on that day, but it didn't stop me from getting amazing photographs. We used the gorgeous foyer area as well as the main library room, which houses books from the 18th Century. We then all made our way down to the Rocks for a beautiful reception at Wolfies Restaurant. Even though we faced challenges on that day, with the torrential rain and the Sydney Triathalon going straight past the Library, the day was still filled with laughter and love and I think we captured it perfectly.

Gorgeous Belly

2011-05-06T20:00:00.000-07:00

Look at gorgeous Megan's beautiful belly. Doesn't it look divine painted? Just love these photos and I hope she does too.

Rebecca & Jeremy - 9 April 2011

2011-05-05T05:11:00.000-07:00

Gorgeous Rebecca married Jeremy St Finbars, Glenbrook followed by location photos and reception at Sebel Hawkesbury. The day was perfect and the lighting stunning finishing off with a beautiful sky. What a beautiful wedding and I wish you all the best.

My top selling Album - and why.....

2011-05-05T03:46:00.000-07:00

I thought I'd do a quick blog about my best selling album. Approximately 80% of all my wedding clients purchase this album. It has all the charm of a classic album with the beautifully matted beveled pages, as well as a modern feel with the digital layouts, allowing you to truly create a page that is as unique as the images themselves.

Here it is photographed with the stunning Perspex Montage Cover, with a gorgeous metallic image.

Now this work of art, and yes it is a work of art! Takes 20 people to create.... yep, that isn't a typo. From the time I send off my album order to the time it comes back to me carefully by my trusty courier man, 20 people have helped create this amazing album. Trust me, I went to the workshop to see for my own eyes, they aren't cheap, but they don't look it either, hand crafted and totally unique to every client.

I totally love them and just wanted to share a little bit of an insight into one of my biggest selling products.

I hope you like it too.

One off Sale - Wedding Photography Package. Normally $4,500. Now $3,000.

2011-04-26T05:21:00.000-07:00

You may be asking..... that's a bit odd, I've slashed the price of one of my weddings like a department store slashes prices in the stocktake sales.

There is a reason to it though. On the 16th April, my cousin's house was severly damaged in a fire, leaving them with nothing, and with them escaping just in time before the roof collapsed. There is a massive fundraiser happening at the moment with the Gosford Rugby Club, and although they don't want any help, we are all giving it regardless. If the tables were turned, they would be the first people to help. I am not going to mention any names here (names below on the advert), but this is a genuine one off sale on a wedding package.

This sale actually started as an Auction, but we all soon realised it needed too much advertising for it be successful, and with this family feeling the way they are, we didn't want to put them through anymore stress.

Basically what will happen is once this package is sold, 100% of the proceeds will go directly to my cousin to help rebuild his life with his wife and 2 gorgeous girls. My album supplier is donating a gorgeous album for the cause and I've slashed the price of this amazing package to ensure it sells.

What do I get out of it? Other than being able to help capture precious memories for you and give you first class photography and first class service, nothing. I just get to hopefully see a smile on their faces when I hand over a $3k cheque to them. It can go along way, a new lounge or matresses maybe?

So for the next month this wedding package is on sale, their fundraiser night is on the 28th May, and I would dearly love to hand them a cheque on that night. If you are getting married during the months it's available for, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Additional CONDITIONS:

1. Couples must be getting married in 2012 and have not already booked Natalie Howe Photography for their wedding in 2012.

2. Wedding is to be held between 15 July 2012 and 30 September 2012. Additional dates outside this time may be considered if they are not highly sort after dates.

3. All meetings before and after the wedding are to be held at the Studio. Times and days available for certain meetings are outlined in standard NHP Wedding Contract Pack.

4. Wedding must be within a 1.5 hour drive of the Studio however weddings outside of this area will be considered if you are willing to pay travel costs including weddings in other states and overseas.

9. Once the package has been purchased, you have 7 days to pay your holding deposit & sign your contract and 60 days from contract signing to pay for the wedding in full. This is to ensure they receive the money now, when they need it most.

*Subject to Natalie Howe Photography’s availability. In addition to weddings, renewal of vows and special anniversary celebrations are included.

Happy Easter and October to December 2011 - Portrait Studio

2011-04-23T19:16:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I've just stuffed myself with two bacon and egg rolls and an Easter egg, I feel like I won't ever be able to eat again. I hope everyone is having a wonderful relaxing Easter Sunday. I'm about to put a roast on for the family and in a few hours, we'll eat all over again (how will I cope), I hope by the end of it, I can still fit through the front door.

Happy Easter from myself, Chris (my husband), Tom (my son) and Frankie (our very cute but naughty Labradoodle).

While I had a spare 5 minutes, I just wanted to give you all a heads up that the portrait studio will be closed temporarily during October to December. Basically this is due to over demand and not wanting to burn myself out. I have 14 weddings to shoot in October & November (totalling approximately 672 hours of work) and I am going to be spending a lot of my time concentrating on these weddings to ensure that these couples all get what they deserve. First class photography and first class service.

The Studio will re open in the new year. Although please note, if you have a newborn, I will squeeze you in, as we all know, newborns grow so fast, they can't wait a few months to have their photos taken like a 3 year old can, so if you have a newborn and want those gorgeous newborn photos, please still contact me. I will be able to fit you in - I'll make sure of it.

Thanks everyone for your understanding, it's about trying to balance my work/home life and to ensure I don't get anymore grey hairs than I already do! I am so excited for October and November, all those amazing weddings, but I also know how much work is involved with each and every one. It's not just the wedding day, there are pre and post meetings, engagement sessions, post production, blogging, album creation and editing, culling and sorting, backing up and album planning meetings. So to ensure I can offer my high quality of service during a hectic and busy time, I've decided that during those few months, I will concentrate on the weddings and the portraits will have to be done around that time.

So if you are looking for some photos for Christmas, please get in early, have your sitting before September, you'll be glad you organised your gift early and there will then be no last minute shopping or buyers remorse. Or better still, purchase a gift voucher, they are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase!

Thanks for listening, happy Easter again!

Natalie.

Pinned Up - Spoil yourself rotten

2011-04-03T04:46:00.000-07:00

Ok so most of you have probably seen my Facebook Launch of Pinned Up . Why have I decided to go left field with this one? Well it all goes back to my friendship with a Pom, we've been friends for over 12 years, via email/internet only and I watched him progress from a retoucher to a well respected photographer in his own right. During this progression from retoucher to photographer, I also fell back in love with photography. I left it for quite a while to get a 'real job'. I watched his work and studied it, asked him a zillion questions and he was always more than happy to help. My business grew and grew and now I have a very successful Portrait and Wedding Photography Studio, I studied hard for 4 years, while I worked 3 days a week, ran my business, raised a toddler and built a house (phewww). I have won so many awards I've stopped counting and I am now eligible to become an Associate of the AIPP this year, with my next step being my Masters.

Yes, as you can see I'm goal driven - a lot. When I try something, I not only want to do good at it, I want to blow it out of the water and stun people. I think this stems from my negative childhood, but that is another story. I feel like I constantly need to prove myself. Maybe it's a good thing, the day you sit back and think to yourself 'I'm so good, I don't need to learn, try things new etc' is the day you should hang up your camera, you have lost the right to shoot, because you've obviously forgotten what got you into the industry in the first place - passion, emotion.

Anyway, where was I - oh yeah 'Pinned Up' and the reason I went 'left field'. I wanted to try something different. I wanted to give women everywhere the chance to be someone else. Everyone should love the person they are, the person within, but, as a child we all loved to play dress ups right? So this is like an adult version, with kick ass photos so you can always look back on and see how hot you looked. It's about going back in time when things were simple, glamours and sophisticated. Where photography wasn't crude or rude, but cheeky, fun and flirty. I want to give women this, the power to be whoever they want, just for the day, I think every woman needs to feel beautiful, and I know as a mum, sometimes I feel far from it. I can sit in front of my computer all day in a tracksuit, hair up in a pony tail and no make up on - I don't get the chance to dress up much, so I know when I do, I love it.

So, back to this Pom I know. Well to cut a long story short, he moved to Portland in the USA and started a kick ass Pin Up Studio called Portland Pinups. I loved his work, his technique and organised for him to come to Australia to teach us Aussies how to do Pin Ups. This was purely for selfish reasons, I wanted to know how to do it, I wanted to offer something a little different. Don't get me wrong, I love doing weddings and portraits. I still cry during the speeches at weddings and I still get excited when I see the bride for the very first time - looking like a princess. Oh and don't get me started on photographing gorgeous babies and children when they give you the cutiest smiles and cheeky attitudes - moments captured in time forever for their parents and grandparents. But this is different, this was a personal challenge of mine, to see if I could do it.

So Mike came to Australia and taught a handful of us how to do Pin Up's his style. Since then I have been researching and buying props making sure when I started, that I did the shoot justice. Finally in mid March, it was time for the shoot. I called on my gorgeous friend Shereen to be my model, she is a natural in front of the camera, and made doing my first shoot a little easier. Hair and make up was done, perfectly by Nicole of Rel-FX and it was time for my very first pin up shoot. I now have 20 awesome images from that shoot I am very proud off, I think I nailed the shoot, although I will get better at it, we all do, the more you do something, the better you get at it, so let me at it, I can't wait!

So this was my 'left field' and so far I'm happy with it.

How about spoiling yourself rotten - you know you want to.

Thanks for listening to my rant...

Melissa & Daniel - 18 March 2011

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Gorgeous Melissa married Daniel at the Holy Name of Mary - Hunters Hill, with a traditional ceremony. The location photos were taken at The Rocks, followed by a gorgeous reception at Dockside. We had a lot of fun on the day, and with Mel's dad being a wedding photographer previously, he knew the job I had at hand, everything was organised. I don't think I've ever seen a bridal party so organised. It comes down to time, give yourself enough time for everything during the day and it's amazing how smoothly everything goes. What a wonderful wedding, I was honoured to be a part of it.

Joanne & Jason - 26 February 2011

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Petrina & Jason - 12 February 2011

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Rosy & Joe - 22 January 2011

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Baby Mateo

2011-02-02T19:27:00.000-08:00

Gorgeous little Mateo! I photographed this little man and his parents at their home a few weeks ago. It was great to see them again. They were married last January and I had the honour of photographing their wedding. We had very 'trying' weather (to put it politely) but the wedding was gorgeous and so are these! love them.

1 Pink, 1 Blue - both adorable

2011-01-20T19:23:00.001-08:00

My first portrait shoots for the year and I got to play with two newborns. How adorable are they both! The little boy in the first photos is Levi and the little girl below is Zoe.

Congratulations to both families on the gorgeous additions, may they both bring you love, giggles and many cold cups of tea :)

Kylie & Justin - 14 January 2011

2011-01-20T19:12:00.001-08:00

I kicked off 2011 with a gorgeous wedding at Watersedge Function Centre under the Harbour Bridge. The ceremony was at St David's in Haberfield followed by casual location photos around the Rocks area.

Congratulations to you both and I can't wait to show you the rest x

Nicole & Matt - 27 November 2010

2011-01-20T18:56:00.001-08:00

Gorgeous Nicole married Matt at Riverside Oaks on a very hot Spring day. They were both in great spirits and we had a ball all day with loads of laughs during the photos. They topped the day off with the most amazing bridal waltz I'd ever seen.

Congrats to both of you x

Felicity & Andrew - 23 October 2010

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Taryn & Ross - 16 October 2010

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Melanie & Richard - 10 October 2010

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Danielle & Laurence - 9 October 2010

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Emily & Peter - 3 October 2010

2010-10-12T04:36:00.000-07:00

Shooting this wedding was a little extra special for me. Gorgeous Emily's bridesmaid Amy, is one of my long standing clients, I've photographed every precious little baby she has brought into this world, and with a 4th on the way, I hope I get the chance all over again.

Not only that, but there were 2 other long standing clients at this wedding, clients with whom I have watched their children grow from babies to toddlers and into little people. They have been with me from the start, from when I use to have to tape my backdrops to my TV unit to renting a townhouse while we built.

Anyway back to Emily and Peter. Their wedding was absolutely stunning and sophisticated in every way possible, from the ceremony right through to the reception location. Well done guys, I just loved being part of your day and we had a blast taking the photos. Better still the rain didn't spoil our fun either!

Carissa & Shane - 18 September 2010

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Nicola & Owen - 17 September 2010

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Dylan & Louise - 4 September 2010

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Lisa & Rob - 27 August 2010

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