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Phew, what a lot going on so far this August! Most of it has been great and that's such a nice change, really. I'm a little tired but it's a good tired. A Job Well Done tired. I don't have everything I've been doing done or posted yet, but here's a few things from the photo side of my life
I won! Yes, I actually won a web contest from a very cool site that I visit most days, just to check it out. I have an idea for my prize, but haven't gotten around to collecting it yet. What a shocker, eh?
I got Baby Jacob's photos blogged and he's got quite the fan club for such a youngun'! I'm doing a whole family session with him in the near future and can't wait - they are a gorgeous family.
Rhianna & Aaron's wedding album is done and in their gallery. I've put a few teaser pages up for your viewing pleasure. I love timeless layouts that their grand-children will be able to look back on without laughing too hard!
The Novotel Ningaloo has just launched a new tv ad campaign to promote weddings there and my photos are featured! Yay, me! The 15 second ad is here and I'll add the 30 second ad once I have it.
I still have a bunch of photography stuff to post and more sessions coming up, so I'm excited to be so busy on that front. I also taught an Underwater Photography course this past week, but surprisingly don't actually have a lot of photos to share as I was concentrating on helping my student in the tough conditions rather than spending time shooting. Hopefully there will be more diving in my near-ish future!
I'm doing well on my de-clutter-a-thon this week. Sunday was closet day. It's a pretty scary place, my clothes closet. It's tiny and overflowing so you'd think it would be easy to select ten items to be donated. But I kept having conversations with myself like "oh, this shirt can go" [fold, fold, stack in pile]
"umm, well, actually, it's the only Hawaiian shirt I own, and yes, I haven't worn it in over 5 years, but what if we get invited to a Hawaiian shirt themed party? I'll have nothing to wear and have to buy a NEW one and that's just a silly waste of money" [unfold, find hanger, hang it back up]
I seem to have a lot of things that still have tags on them. Most of them are still in my closet. Coz, you know, one day I might suddenly decide that this item is the perfect choice for, well, I dunno, but some future event. And, boy, aren't I a smartie for having the forethought to buy that perfect thing YEARS in advance in anticipation of, well, said future event. And you just know that I bought it on sale, so not only am I predictor of future fashion needs, but I'm also tres savvy with a dollar.
Some decisions were pretty easy, though. Say this shirt. I have no idea what I was thinking when I bought it. I mean, it's a fine shirt, very pretty embroidery, but it is SO very NOT me. Ever. I must have been in a shopping frenzy. Or blind. (Oh, and if you were with me when I did this I think we need to re-evaluate our give and take with "do you think this is cute?" & "do I look ok")
And these. Yes, they are black velour short shorts. Hot pants. I remember buying them at the Fremantle Markets when I was still a teenager. I wore them with thigh high, 4" stiletto heel black suede boots. I was very kick-ass. 20 years ago. Now, at 39 there is no way - even it was physically still possible - that I will be wearing them.
I do miss the boots though. I wonder where they are...
I cannot believe how much work I've had in the past couple of weeks. It's like someone turned on a tap. I am LOVING it!
Photo biz fabulous! I've booked several family shoots, three new weddings, had multiple more enquiries for weddings & family sessions, done several custom sessions, shot one wedding and a newborn session, booked some other things, consulted with the photo editor of the Sunday Times about a project, completed a bunch of orders and accepted a bunch of new orders from past shoots and worked with the Novotel Ningaloo on a tv ad in which my photographs will be featured. And I know I've forgotten some stuff - and, yes, pretty much this is all within the past 10 days! Total awesomeness!
Combined with my dive shop commitments - including teaching an underwater photography course, dealing with the accounts, working in the shop itself - I've been a very busy chickie. Dave and I have tried to make some time each day to do something fun just for us, but some days that falls down the list a little bit.
I did go out with some dive shop clients the other evening for a couple of drinks and good conversation. They are fabulous and hopefully they'll be back soon - big plans for extended return trips were discussed! Dave joined us a little later and it was just one of those perfect evenings - great view, fun people, good drinks, super snacks (I was told the oysters at the Novotel were great - we all know I'm not touching those nasty slimy things!) and perfect weather.
I haven't even had the camera in my hand - other than to move it from one awkward place on the couch to an equally awkward place on my overcrowded desk - since the weekend so thought I'd just share a couple of sneak peeks from what I've been working on.
Saturday's wedding - this couple was awesome, I love them!
There's another sneak peek at Kristin Anderson Photography Blog and more from this wedding will be up soon!
And Baby J - 21 days old and such a cutie!
more from his session will be hitting the blog tomorrow or the next day!
We have big plans to take the Girls out for a big adventure this afternoon and we also have some big stuff coming up over the next few months that we'll let you all in on soon. Don't want to give too much away too soon just in case it takes a little longer than we expect!
Boy, has my life been dull lately! I still have no news to report. Other than shooting the wedding on Saturday, I don't even have any new photos to share right now. I am going to try to get my rear in gear this week so don't abandon me just yet!
Dave got home last night and the whole household tumbled into the entryway to greet him enthusiastically. Except me. I stayed on the couch until the Girls calmed down enough to where I thought I could escape bodily harm if I gave Dave a welcome home hug! Even then it was a bit of a group project with them halfway on top of us and head butting us for more attention. It was very sweet, if a little dangerous.
My wedding on Saturday went well. The bride and groom are completely awesome people and the whole bridal party had a great time. I'll be starting to work on the photos probably tomorrow, but I've popped a sneak peek up to get things started. Here it is for those who don't want to clickety-click
My friends Luke & Michelle had some happy news to share - their first child was born Saturday! He's a cutie, go check him out -> Baby Arms
I've shot three very different weddings in the past month or so. I've done a beach, a grassy area beachside and the top of the Cape Range National Park - three gorgeous backdrops. You can see a selection of images from two of them by following these links:
Liz & Paul's wedding in Coral Bay
Helen & Aaron's wedding at Town Beach in Exmouth
I haven't finished processing Rhianna & Aaron's wedding from last Sunday, yet, but I'm excited about the images so far. I'll let you know when they're up.
Hope you enjoy!
