More Portraits!

I've been so busy with portraits these past few weeks I haven't had time to upload any of my new images. So, sitting here at 10.30pm on a Wednesday night, the house quite, I thought I would spend a few minutes and update you on what I have been doing.

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Ok, this is one of my most favourite baby shoots ever! Little Charlotte was just an absolute doll to photograph. It took us a little while to get to her sleep, but once we did, it was well worth it. I don't shoot a lot of newborns with a white backdrop, but I'm now converted! I love it. She slept like a little angel as we photographed her. You'll also see these amazing photos on my website and she also adorns my flash entry into the blog. I just can't get enough of them, I just love them and I'm sure her parents will treasure them forever.

Below are the engagement shots of Chontelle & Lee with their very handsome son Jordon. Chontelle and Lee are getting 'hitched' on the 2nd of May and as a little added extra for their wedding we are framing an image for all their guests to sign around as a momento for their special day. Now the hard job, with so many photos, which one will they choose?

Below, this extended family was a delight to photograph, it was a little 'squishy' in the studio but we all managed very well and the photos came out great! Look at those adorable children, aren't they just the cutest!

Below is the gorgeous Sophie and Chloe. Aren't they just dolls? I had the pleasure of photographing Sophie when she was 8 months old, so now that she has a baby sister, we got to have fun all over again.

New Website

I am very proud to announce I have just launched my new website and I think it looks awesome! I am so happy with the way it looks and it is much more 'user friendly' than the old site. I am still in the process of adding things to it, so don't be alarmed if over the next few weeks you see a few changes here and there. But 90% of the information and images are up.

I hope you all like it! I'd love any feedback.

Ciao
Natalie

AIPP NSW Outstanding Porfolio for 2008

Ok, well the 3rd annual awards was last night, and although these awards are only new, there was still quite a few entries which was good to see.

The works submitted were amazing. 3 awards were given for "commended" porfolios. Then the runner up for the AIPP NSW Outstanding Porfolio for 2008 was announced, I heard them say Natalie Howe, but it didn't really register until they looked at me. OH WOW!! I won AIPP NSW Outstanding Portfolio for 2008 - runner up. I was very excited. Brauckmann Photography took out the major award, Sandra's work can be found here at www.brauckmann.com.au.

Well, I'm on cloud nine at the moment, these awards are judged by major photographers in our industry, so to win an award is very special.

I thought I would share my excitement!

Thanks
Nat

Meet Chloe, Beth and Emily!

These 3 little dolls were so much fun to photograph! Chloe the oldest was just an amazing little poser and Beth, well, I just got the cutiest and cheekiest smiles off her! Emily didn't really want to play, but after 2 tired parents and 1 tired photographer we were still able to get a few good shots.


Enjoy!

Little Angels?

These two little cherubs are my neighbours girls. Aren't they gorgeous! They posed and pouted and had a blast in front of the camera, so I thought I'd share a few of my favs. It was hard to choose! Look at the attitude - born models.

International Aperture Awards Update

Ok, just flicking through the awards photos when I was gobsmacked at what I just saw! Not only did I win 3 prestigious awards, but I just noticed one of my prints made the top 50 wedding prints for 2009. I couldn't believe it!

http://www.internationalapertureawards.com/Top50.php?CatId=8&Category=Wedding

Check it out! I'm number 50, so that just made my day! Out of the thousands of prints that were judged, I was lucky enough for one of my wedding prints to be in the top 50 best prints!

WOW

Ok, I'll just pick my jaw up from the floor.

Nat

New Portrait Prices for 2009

I've just updated my website with my new portrait pricing for 2009. It is simple and streamlined, no packages no gimmicks. Sitting fee is $180 and includes $100 worth of prints of your choice. Prints start at $15 and Storyboards start at $110. Additional prints can be purchased from the al a carte price list.

Please ensure you take a peak at the new prices, I still offer the referral rewards and also the free print as an incentive to order on time.

Thanks again everyone for your support. I look forward to working with you in 2009!

Ciao
Nat