The Sharps

 

My school biology teacher is now supermum! It was a pleasure to catch up and meet little Christopher. 

The Humphreys

The lucky, and BEAUTIFUL, Humphrey family won my facebook competition way back in March. It was a pleasure to meet them at last on Wednesday. Despite rather temperamental weather, we went down to the river. I love photo sessions during which the kids get really involved in what they're doing and forget I'm there. I'm really pleased with these shots - what do you think?

Charlotte is ready to pop!

Looking forward to meeting the babe any day now!

Isabella

 I was in desperate need of a teeny weeny noggin to test out some more of Hilary's Hats, and Isabella's mum just happened to enter my free session competition on www.totshots.co.nz  at exactly the right moment. Couldn't have found a cuter model!
(nb: the competition is still live! enter today, you never know what might happen!)


A second hat shoot featuring Zoe and Ella will be posted later in the week!

Cole and MacKenzie

What GORGEOUS children! And thats only half of them!

Elaine's dance class

The shot on the left makes my toes tingle - LOVE IT.

 Elaine runs a dance school in Hataitai, I had the chance to photograph the kids in action on Monday, and wow what fun! I remember being dragged kicking and screaming to ballet as a wee one, and spending the whole time worrying about my toes that wouldn't point.
  Elaine's classes are different, it is obvious from watching that all the kids were having a whale of a time, and learning to love dancing as well as move their bodies. The 'classes' section on the website says it best:

"Classes are interactive and encourage children to play and put forward their ideas. We celebrate each individual’s natural way of moving and offer ideas and encouragement to help them find their own rhythm and movement style  " 

Annabelle turns 4

I had the immense pleasure or joining Annabelle for her dinosaur birthday party at Storyplace last weekend. Birthday parties are such a fun event full of great expressions, gorgeous kids, pride and love. The perfect recipe for photography.