Sporty!

Yesterday I had a friend come over to do some photos. She needed a shot for a local paper in her gym gear and because I'm not use to photographing adults in the studio without kiddies, I did a freebie. There was a small catch though.....In return I was to be able to blog the photos and also have a bit of a practice with lighting etc after the "real shoot" was finished. We had heaps of fun and below are the results.

National AIPP APPA Awards

I would like to announce I am the proud owner of 2 Silver Distinction Awards from the National AIPP. I was so nervous that when my print case arrived today, I had to let my husband open it. I still can't believe it, 2 Silver Distinctions. I thought to myself if I could come away with 1 silver i would be very happy.

I also attended the APPA "wrap up" party at the Woolshed in Darling Harbour, what a night. I met many wonderful photographers including Pippin, Ray Schembri, Mercury and many more, as well as got to say hi again to Jess and Ryan Schembri (now hitched).

A big thankyou to my great friend Tony for taking me to this wonderful networking event and for always ensuring I had a drink in my hand!

2009 Panthers Bridal Expo

The weekend of the 20 & 21st June was a busy one for me. I was part of the Panthers Bridal Expo at Penrith Panthers. It was my first expo and other than being extremely nervous I was also very excited.

The weekend went off without any major dramas. I received loads of positive feedback and also got 4 bookings during the expo as well.

I enjoyed every moment of it although it was utterly exhausting. Here are some photos.

What are little girls made of?

Sugar and spice and all things nice, that's what little girls are made of! Meet, Breeana, Ashlee and Jasmine! Aren't they just cuties?

Chontelle & Lee - My latest wedding

Ok, I've been a bit tardy updating Chontelle & Lee's wedding. It was absolutely stunning, with the most beautiful dresses I've ever seen. The ceremony was held at Handprint's little chapel in Narellen and then the reception at the gorgeous Sebel in Windsor.

I hope you love the photos as much as I do!

Nat!

3 Silver NSW APPA Awards for me!!!

Just a quick note to let you know that I've just won 3 Silver NSW APPA Awards last Sunday which is quite exciting. These are my first APPA awards and I was extremely excited to find out that I had received them. The National awards are coming up in a month and knowing I have won 3 State awards give me hope that I could potentially walk away from the Nationals with maybe an award also.

Natalie Howe Photography as gone FULL TIME!

Yup, that's right, Monday just gone I lauched my business full time. Leaving PwC was not an easy decision after 16 years of employment, but I knew to make my dream really come true, I had to take the plunge and let go of the safety rail. Will I fall? Who knows, but my first week started off with a whooping 9 shoots. I can only be happy with that. I know there will be quite times, and as long as I'm prepared for them, then I think I will be fine. I have a lot of worked lined up in the next few months followed by a good well deserved break (unless the phone starts ringing!).

I am looking forward to this new chapter in my life, it's a dream come true for me to be able to do something I am so passionate about as a job. "Job?" nah.... doesn't feel like it. I enjoy myself every day (well.... not on the days the computer is in a bad mood!) And as long as I enjoy it, I'll keep doing it.

Thanks for all your support and wishes during this huge transition, and make sure, if you want a photographic job done, give me a call!

Signing off.

Nat : )