Mine on Monday [Canberra Photographer]

August 23, 2010

Just a little mine on monday post today with a difference.

Do you remember this post?  Well, I finally had the chance to meet Tine in person, and she is exactly the wonderfully gorgeous bubbly person in real life as she is online.  I am just so overwhelmed with the amazing photos she took of Andy and I.  Everytime I look at them, I feel the tears of excitement, and I am sure that she will never really understand what these images mean to Andy and I.   She has captured a moment that will be forever etched in our lives.  She will remain a very special person in our lives for the wonderful gift she has given us.  If you would like to see some of the images, you can view a couple of them here.

So below are just a few images I took whilst I had the chance.  These images, along with many of Tineke’s images, are taken from our wonderful little apartment.  We were in the Latin Quarter, just a hop, skip and jump from Pont Neuf.  A quirky, little top floor apartment with wonderful views of the Louvre, and the even the Eiffel tower.   We woke up to these beautiful views every morning - they are all taken from our precarious little verandah.

For some of these images, I have to give the credit to Andy.    He had many a lesson in the basics of photography while we were away, it was so funny to watch him learn, well at least Tine and I thought so.   I hope you enjoy these images, as they have such a special place in my heart.

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Tine: aaahhh oh wow!!!! thank you so much!!!! love, love them all. Such great memories. especially the one with you in it!! xoxo

Lily Avenue: WOW!! What a lucky girl you are, how gorgeous is the location too!! I bet you both had a ball together. Thank you for introducing this wonderful photographer, I love the photos she took of you and Andy.

Nicole Ramsay: Awwwww mate, these are gorgeous. Wishing I was in Paris right now. Such wonderful memories. xx

Kelly Trow: Rob, these are stunning!! The city looks amazing, building eye candy everywhere :) The photos of the two of you are so gorgeous too, you must be so happy with them xx

tracy: so glad you finally got to meet your online buddy

Janet Palmer: Ok sooo jealous! That is an awesome view!! Soo glad you had a ball!

Sophie: Ahh, So Paris! Adore the photos Tine took too... what a wonderful winter holiday : ) We were in France this year too - it was amazing - feel so refreshed from the change of scenery!

sarah wheeler: how incredibly awesome that you guys got to meet, wonderful photos of what sounds like an amazing time!! xoxo

michelle: Oh Robyn, these images are simply magical! You've shown us a glimps of the 'real' day to day glorious Paris! You've made me want to visit there more than ever! And I didn't realise Tine was the 'special' friend you were meeting up with - she is so sweet, and I just love her work! Welcome back sweetie - you were missed xxx

Glimpses of Paris [Canberra Photographer]

August 21, 2010

I love you Paris!!!

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Sebrina Wilson: wow!! Wish I was there :)

Leanne Stamatellos: gorgeous! it's been such a long time since I've been there - now I want to go again!

Belinda Cook: *sigh* makes my heart ache, I sooooooo want to go again too. And with my digital SLR this time. Beautiful images.

seona: awesome ! urban feel.

Katie: LOVE!!!

Leanne: Everything Belinda Cook said :) xx

jackie: beautiful, recognise so many places, wish i could go back!

Bianca: Oh Rob, I love, love, love these so much. I just got so lost in the Paris you have shown me. I want to go and see it for myself. These are amazing!

Tracy: You make we wish i were there. Love that you spotted a little Robin on the book :)

Bec: These are wonderful Rob. I'm so jealous. Paris looks amazing!

Lisa Kelly: Oh my god! Could I be anymore jealous

Fiona Lumsdaine: Oooohhh... I was there 2 years ago and now I want to go back! Gorgeous pics.. you captured that "je ne sais quoi" of Paris so beautifully ...

Christine Pobke: i love these rob... makes me feel like i'm back in pareeee! so glad you and andy had such a great time there. you two deserve it! :) xoxoxo

Meaghan Cook: I love love loved the locks on the bridge! Such a beautiful sentiment. Oh Rob, these are gorgeous. You've taken me right back there. Love your perspective too. it's great to see Paris through such talented eyes.

Tine: you're the best!

Rebecca: I'm so jealous it's not even funny! amazing shots.

michelle: I love your view, perpective and eye for detail... thankyou for taking me on a wonderous adventure through paris! {hugs} xx

Home [Canberra Family Portrait Photographer]

August 15, 2010

What a productive morning I have had already.  I have been awake since 2.00am, up since 3.00am, and pottering around the house ever since.  Yummy orange and poppyseed muffins for the kids school lunch boxes have been made with tender loving care, and have just come out of the oven, a load of washing has been done, bags unpacked, kitchen dishes washed and put away.  I sound like the perfect housewife and mum don’t I, but no, I fool you all - It’s a lovely thing called jetlag.  Hey, I could get used to this, imagine all of the things I could get done if I always had this sort of energy at 3.00am every morning.  I am looking forward to seeing the sunrise, something I rarely do.

So I am home, and whilst I have a squillion and one images to show off, I will spare you the holiday flicks for the time being, at least until I can knock off some of this jetlag.  I am quite positive that by lunchtime today, I will resume my comatosed state and slip into survival mode as I pick the kids up from school.

Here is just a snippet of the AMAZING time I had.  Did I say AMAZING, SENSATIONAL, AWESOME.

Paragliding over Lake Annecy in the French Alps.  I was perfectly calm until he gave me the controls and suggested that I pull the left to spin us - of course this is the part you are seeing here - the part that he filmed (the rest of the time I was cool, calm and collected - I know you don’t believe me).

You can view Video HERE

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Caroline Fogg: OMG Rob.. I was pooping myself just watching it. You are amazing and brave. What an amazing adventure for you xx

Rana Rankin: Welcome home :) Can't wait to see the experiences through your eyes, you are way braver than me!!

Belinda Cook: Welcome home! Can't wait to hear all about your trip and more importantly see all the gorgeous images you took - I LOVE France!!

Katie: That is SOOOO freaking cool Rob!!! We need to do coffee as soon as the jetlag has subsided. Can't wait to hear all about your adventures! xxx

Tracy: welcome home, Robyn. Looks and sounds like you had a wonderful time. Look forward to seeing your next blog post with all your wonderful holiday pics. Welcome home :)

sheila: wow rob - that was amazing - you are a much braver woman than i

Mandy: ARGH! Awesome! So jealous. Can't wait to see your images, I bet they're amazing. Welcome home x

Janet Palmer: OMG i would have freaked! haha :) go the jetlag :) atleast you can use it to your advantage! Cant wait to see holiday photos! :)

Tine: woohoooo! this is awesome! you go, girl!

Meaghan Cook: Whah! Love the video. Can't wait to hear more about your adventures away. And my goodness woman, you're productive when you're jetlagged!

Annual Leave [Canberra Portrait Photographer]

July 24, 2010

Just a quick note to let you know that I am now officially on leave.  Holidays here we come.  I will be taking annual leave from 25 July - 15 August inclusive.

Tomorrow I fly out to Paris.  3 weeks in glorious France.

No computer, iphone, email, nothing to connect me to the world.  BUT, I will have my camera :-)

I promise I will email you as soon as I return, jet-lagged or not - I thankyou for your patience in this regard.

au-revoir, time to kick my feet up.

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Belinda: Oh, Robyn!!! Green eyed monster staring at your images and travel plans. Lucky lucky you! Have an awesome time and I cannot wait to see the pictures.

Leanne Stamatellos: Enjoy your trip - well deserved I'm sure. Love these photos - so much happiness in them.

Peta: Have a great time away. I can't wait to see the photos you return with.

hailey: oh how fun are these! Love! Have a fantastic time!! Can't wait to see your photos.

Tine: fantastic sister captures! Can't wait to meet you in Paris. I have my camera, too! ;-)

michelle: ah..... just dreaming of France and thinking of you. Hope you're having the BEST TIME EVER! Looking forward to seeing your photos. Hope you can feel the love I'm sending you from here xx

Christine Pobke: have a wonderful trip to france darling!!!! you deserve this holiday with andy. i can't wait to see your couple's shoot with spaghetti - love love love. show me some love!!! :) xoxooxx

sarah wheeler: cuteness!

Waiting for Eli [Canberra Maternity Photographer]

July 22, 2010

Sometimes I feel so lucky.  I feel lucky that I have a job that enables me to meet such gorgeous people and share such a beautiful time of their lives.   This young family were no exception.  This young family have just welcomed their newest little man into the world.   He is truely the luckiest little boy.

Welcome to the world Eli.

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I am taking some annual leave as of this Sunday.  France here I come.  Holiday of a lifetime, here I come.  I am excited beyond words.

I will be on leave from this Sunday 25th of July to the 15th of August inclusive.

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Rana Rankin: Oh Robyn, these are amazing, gorgeous, perfect :)

Janet Palmer: Beautiful... LOVE love love the leaves, the sunlight... Such a gorgeous session! Have an absolute blast in France!!

Philly: What a fabulous session! Such gorgeous colours and light!

Leanne: I think these are possibly the best maternity/family shots i've seen in a long time! Simply perfect ! xx

Kim Selby: Absolutely Stunning Robyn. Just a gorgeous Session xx

Susan Wall: OH WOW!!!!! Stunning * Family * Bump * Locations * Light * Smiles WOW WOW WOW

Fiona K: What an awesome session... love the light, beanies and fun they are having!

hailey: such a beautiful set of images. Lovely!!

Tine: ohhhh in love love love with this photo's!!!

Jen Stocks: Woah! These are so so so so perfect and amazing in every way. What a brilliant session from a truly brilliant photographer!

sarah black: AARRGGHH these are impossibly divine and wonderful and beautiful. You rock. I agree with Lea 100%. PS hope yr having a wonderful time away!!

sarah wheeler: these are absolutely gorgeous robyn! beautiful work!

Mine on Monday [Canberra Portrait Photographer]

July 19, 2010

Just a short post from me today because after finally getting the kids back to school after the break, I have come down with the dredded lurgy.  I am determined this lurgy is going to have it butt kicked out the door within the next couple of days, because I now have a trip to France to prepare for.

I have been working very long hours to ensure all of my lovely clients will receive their orders before I go (and so I can have a totally guilt free holiday).   I feel great, but the sore throat is taking grip at the moment.

So before I go, I wanted to share some images I snapped of my girls yesterday.   My beautiful girls.  They fight, but they just adore each other.

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And now off to plonk myself on the couch with a hot cup of honey and lemon tea.  It’s time to catch a bit of the Tour De France on the off chance I might see Andy on the side of the road.  He rang me this evening with strict instructions to watch tonight.

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Sebrina Wilson: Lovely!!!! I hope you feel better soon. Get some rest!

Katie: Rest up Robyn, 'cause France here you come!!! If I don't see you before you go, have a magnificent time. I can't WAIT to see the pics when you get back. Love these ones of the girls - they're always dressed so gorgeously!

Whint: wow Robyn your girls have grown so much... beautiful hsots... now get better!! xx

michelle: you have such pretty angels.... hoping you feel better soon Robyn - Can't wait to see all your pics of France - i'll be living vicariously though you for sure!!!

Bec: Wonderful colours! I hope you feel better soon.

gemma higgins: your girls are just gorgeous! stunning colours. DId you see him on the side of the road!? I too can't wait to see your pics from France!

Melissa Stampa: Gorgeous girls. There is nothing quite like seeing your children interact together. Hope you're feeling better soon.

jackie: wonderful colours, hope you are feeling better soon, and france, so jealous, was there a month ago for 4 days, could have stayed longer!

amanda reelick: Oh beautiful Robyn.Love their colourful outfits. Who knows, maybe we'll bump into eachother somewhere over there! xx

Narrelle: Feel better soon, gorgeous. Hope you have a wonderful time away too - you certainly deserve it. And how gorgeous are your girls!!

Christine Pobke: Well they wouldn't be sisters if they didn't fight!!! :) I speak from experience! PS hope you feel better soon sweets... I want you all healthy for my return! :)

Mine on Monday [Canberra Childrens Photography]

July 13, 2010

When I was One, I had just begun.
When I was Two, I was nearly new.
When I was Three, I was hardly me.
When I was Four, I was not much more.
When I was Five, I was just alive.
But now I am Six, I’m as clever as clever,
So I think I’ll be six now for ever and ever.

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To my girl that dances to the beat of her own drum.   To my cheeky, cuddly, giggly girl.  To my big girl that turns 6 today.    There is no other like you.  I can’t help but adore you.

Ah Harriet, you are as clever as clever, I will love you for ever and ever.

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Susan Wall: awww this is one of the sweetest blog posts ever Robyn! love the images, and happy birthday Harriet :)

Sharon Mallin: How adorable! Happy Birthday to your daughter Robyn.

Tracy: Happy Birthday, Harriet! :)

LK: Happy Birthday Harriet!

Chrissy Torney: Happy Birthday Harriet!! I hope I can meet you in September!!

Fiona K: Adorable... Happy Birthday!

Rana Rankin: Awwww Happy Birthday Harriet xx

Katie: Happy Birthday gorgeous, funny girl. You are the cutest!

Sebrina Wilson: Gorgeous!!! Happy Birthday!

Fiona Rogerson: Beautiful beautiful images! Happy Birthday to your little girl Robyn!

Leanne: aww!! Made me feel like a big marshmallow - she looks like a giggler :D Happy Birthday to you both! xx

fiona andersen: Harriet may you always dance to the beat of your own drum.. may you always choose to wear what you want... may you always be as precious as you are!!! You are a lucky person to have a beautiful mummy that you do... and she is a lucky mummy to have a beautiful person like you!!! xxx

Alex Castle: Gorgeous pics of your beautiful girl - love the giggles :) Hope she had a fabulous day!

Liz: Happy birthday, such beautiful images :)

Bec: Beautiful images of your beautiful girl. A huge Happy Birthday to Harriet!

michelle: awwww.... she is so gorgeous! I love her infections smile! Happy Birthday sweet Harriet, {hugs} xx

The beautiful wait [Canberra Maternity/Pregnancy Photographer]

July 11, 2010

No words

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Tracy: beautiful

Hayley: These are stunning Robyn! Just so quiet and gentle and 'ponderous'. What a beautiful woman...and a gorgeous belly!

Leanne: lovely mummy, lovely tummy x

Nicole Pearce: Wow she looks amazing Robyn!!

michelle: such a beautiful belly xx

amanda reelick: Absolutely beautiful.

Christine: WOW robyn! she's gorgeous! loving the light in these beautiful shots. :) xoxo

Peta: Wow, what a gorgeous mum to be! Fantastic shots.

Susan Wall: Wow that is one stunning Mum to be! and what a precious bump. great shots! just lovely.

Natalie Bice: gorgeous shots of a gorgeous mum to be.

Nicole Ramsay: Seriously it's a crime to look this good when pregnant. Love these Rob! x

Iammel Photography: WOW o WOW what a gorgeous mama! I love your crisp colour and clarity. As always your work is awesome.

bec+fo: i agree with nic - no one should look that good while pregnant! Gorgeous images, Rob, LOVE the light xx

sarah wheeler: she looks fantastic, love these!

Beauty [Canberra Baby Photographer]

July 8, 2010

How could you not completely fall in love with 2 month old baby Ananya.  Her eyes, her chubby tummy, her beautiful skin, she is such a gloriously happy little girl.  I had such a lovely time getting to know Ananya’s mum as well.  I am reminded of the time when I brought my first baby home, only I wish I could have been as relaxed as both Pallavi and Tajinder are.

I have so many images that I would love to show, but I hope you enjoy what I have chosen.

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Hayley: That is the cutest baby ever! How adorable are those lips..and eyes...and... You have captured her and her proud parents beautifully Robyn.

Katie: How. Adorable. Love!

Melbourne Newborn Photography | Kristen Cook: Such a beautiful little soul

Sebrina Wilson: what a gorgeous baby!!!! I am sure the family will be over the moon happy with these!

Natalie Davies: awww what adorable lips she has!! Absolutely precious shots xx

Katie Toland: oh Rob! perfection! The shots of her asleep on her daddy's tummy just melted me, and then the finger macro... turned me into a puddle. gorgeous!

Melanie kellermann: Wow beautiful photos, some really great captures!

Bec: I adore that first shot! She's a gorgeous baby!

michelle: oh, she is absolutely perfect - and your images are simply stunning!

Nicole Ramsay: Oh I LOVE these. Gorgeous baby. Gorgeous.

jackie: gorgeous!

Mine on Monday [canberra family photographer]

July 5, 2010

One might be forgiven for thinking this was an add for converse sneakers - well Noodle is not wearing them.  No, it simply highlights the fact that there is someone missing from the family (I couldn’t get the chicken’s feet in here, phew, it was hard enough to get Noodles).

It is Andy’s feet.  The reason for this is because his feet are over in France at the moment.  For those of you that are crazy cyclists, you will know what a huge event the “Tour De France” is, and you will understand the attraction of travelling half way around the world to see it is.  So this is my 40th birthday present to my husband.  For me, the thought of going to France means, wandering the streets of Paris and finding quaint little cafes and shops, travelling through the countryside staying in little bed and breakfasts, eating  food food food and cheese, sipping wines, soaking in the history, marvelling at the cobbled streets, chateaux’s, and most of all finding that perfect room with a view in Provence.

On the 25th of July, this is exactly what I plan to do.  After 11 1/2 years of having our children by our sides every step of the way, it is time for Andy and I to reconnect.  It’s time for us to be us again - just Andy and I.

I really couldn’t be happier, although the thought of leaving the children is something I am finding a little, well a very emotional.  No doubt once I get on that plane, with a gin and tonic in my hand, movies at my disposal and just lil ole me to look after, the tears will dry up.

For us, this is also a celebration of our love.  It is not a special anniversay this year, but 13 years married to the most amazing person I know.  I have planned a surprise photoshoot in Paris for Andy.  A Love Shoot by one of my most favourite Euopean photographers.  Tineke from Spaghetti Photos is flying in from the Netherland to photograph our love story.  I have been following Tineke’s work from the beginning, before she was discovered.  I have admired her perfectly imperfect style from the beginning as well, and now her signature style is admired around the world.  I have been friends with her since we first met online many years ago now.  I simply cannot wait to meet her, sip coffee in a little Parisian cafe, and most of all, be on the other side of the camera.

I also cannot wait to see Andy, for this is the longest we have been apart since we met some 16 years now.

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Will be home on 15 August.

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sarah black: Oh Rob, I am soooo excited for you, not just for France, and the photoshoot, but just the time to reconnect with yourself and your husband. Wishing you the holiday of your dreams. Oh, ok, can't wait to see the Spaghetti photos either :)

Fran Paysen: Oh wow that's seriously awesome Robyn, have a fabulous holiday! Have some fromage for me. :)

Rana Rankin: Love that shot Robyn. How exciting for you guys, have an awesome time.

Bec: Oh wow Rob! How exciting for you both. Have a wonderful holiday and I look forward to seeing images from your shoot. xx

Gemma Higgins: Omg I am so excited for you! What an amazing time you'll have. France is equal first with England on my would-go-tomorrow list. And what a trip you have planned!!! Enjoy every second. Can't wait to see the photos either !!! Xxx

Rachel Richter: Haha - what a great photo - love that you've included Noodles :) :) Looking forward to seeing your photos!

Christine Pobke: i am so so so so excited for you + andy, rob! :) wheeeee! let the countdown begin!!!! xoxoxo love you!

Philly: Wow how exciting Robyn! Have an absolutely brilliant time!

Hayley: Wow Robyn...how incredibly exciting! Yes, you will miss your kids like crazy, but it will be sooo worth it. Have fun!

Sebrina Wilson: How fantastic!!!

Marieke B: Oooh, France! Sigh. Such a wonderful place. Enjoy your time away.

michelle: am so happy for you both! You and Andy in PARIS *without* kids!!! Amazing xxx