Mt Crawford Maternity Shoot – Natasha & Jonathan

Couple maternity photo

Mt Crawford Maternity Shoot – Natasha & Jonathan

There’s something about maternity shoots that just warms my heart. Every bump, every smile, and every tender touch – it’s all about celebrating the miracle of life. And guess what? I had the pleasure of being a part of another fantastic journey right here in Adelaide – the Mt Crawford Maternity Shoot for the radiant Natasha and dashing Jonathan!

I absolutely love working in Adelaide. Every nook and cranny of this great city and surrounding state has a story to tell, so it was pretty exciting to head out to the splendid Mt Crawford Fprest! It’s like Mother Nature herself decided to paint her masterpiece! The forest of Mt Crawford was nothing short of a photographer’s dream – sprawling gum trees, a rugged underbrush, and oh-so-stunning earthy backdrops. Perfect for our soon-to-be parents.

Mt Crawford Maternity Shoot Photos

Every shot taken was a blend of Australia’s raw beauty and the pure love that Natasha and Jonathan share. The way the sunlight pierced through the gum trees, casting gentle shadows, and the gleam in Natasha and Jonathan’s eyes – everything was just spot-on. If someone were to ask me why I love being a photographer in Adelaide, I’d just show them these snaps!

Those of you who have been readiung for a while might remember their wedding? I had the honour of capturing that lovely day a couple of years back. It feels like a full circle, doesn’t it? From their wedding vows to this maternity shoot, witnessing their love story unfold has been nothing short of magical.

COuple walking along path in Mt Crawford forest

Couple maternity portrait

Couple leaning on big gum tree

Pregnant under the gum trees

Pregant lady with man in background

Couple in amongst Australian foliage

Couple maternity photo

Hand on pregnant belly

Traditional Photos

Alongside the classic maternity photos, this session was sprinkled with beautiful traditional elements. As a photographer, these moments speak volumes, adding depth and stories to every frame.

One particular moment that stood out was the delicate New Zealand greenstone pendant, a symbolic piece for the wee one on the way. Its rich green colour stood out beautifully against the earthy tones of Mt Crawford, adding a touch of cultural significance to our shoot.

And then there were the clapping sticks and the traditional wooden bowl. Each element told a story of heritage, of traditions passed down generations, and of a future filled with promise and legacy. These unique touches made this Maternity Shoot resonate on a different level.

Pregnant laying on fallen tree

Couple under a birthing tree

Couple hugs under birthing tree

Couple portrait under birthing tree

Pregnant with flowing red dress

Couple portrait on rocks

Mother gathering water

Couple touching noses

Mt Crawford Maternity shoot

Couple in amongst the pine trees

The entire shoot was a joy to be a part of, and to be invited back into Natasha and Jonathan’s lives, after their wedding and now for such an intimate moment, is truly a blessing. It’s moments like these that make being a photographer a dream come true.

September 15, 2023

Family, PhotoShoot, Photoshoot

Fountain Valley Reserve Family Shoot – Shaw Family

Fountain Valley Reserve Family Shoot

It was that time of year again where I get to head out for a bit of a Family Photoshoot with the Shaw Family! This time we head out to the lovely little Fountain Valley Reserve, just off South Road in Happy Valley.

It’s fun that Miranda and Jake shooce to head to different spots each year to get a bit of variety in their yearly family photos! Last year we were in a pine forest, and the time prior, another small park in Happy Valley.

This time their choice was the Fountain Valley reserve which at this time of year boasts a bubbling brook streaming through some delightful weeping willows and lots of long, lush grass. I had a lot of fun at their Fountain valley Reserve Family Shoot! The light in the morning was beautiful combined with the natural beauty of the place made my job pretty simple!

Two sisters playing in grass

Sisters portrait

Fountain Valley Reserve family shoot

Mum and Bub

Dad throwing little one in sky

Smiling Dad and Daughter

Family photo through the weeping willows

Fountain Valley Reserve Family Photo

Kids on a tree stump

Mum and Dad standing in the green trees

Family fun in the weeping willows

Family Photography under weeping willows

Family photo under the leaves

um and little one

Mum and little one on slide

Baby in swing

November 1, 2022

Family, PhotoShoot

Himeji Gardens Family Shoot

It was nice to meet up with Cristina and Matthew again after having shot their engagement photos what seems like eons ago – well before this website was developed! We head out for a Himeji Gardens family shoot on Adelaide’s South Terrace with their grandparents. The weather was great, and everyone was all smiles – the only issue was how busy the gardens were!

I’d never seen the Himeji gardens so busy! It seemed like everyone was out just enjoying the weather – which was fair enough! But it meant that I had to get a bit creative when it came to the angles I was using – and a touch of photoshop – to make sure there was no one in the background of these family photos.

It was a little frustrating, as other times I had head out for a Himeji Gardens family shoot, I had no such issues and I could use all of the ‘money shots’ that the gardens are famous for. But it turned out ok as Cristine and Matthew were keen to take as many phtos as possible – but Grandpa and Yaya ran out of steam rather quickly.

The main goal was to get a few shots together as a family so I think we achieved that!

Looking at one anotherLooking at one another

Stanging in the Himeji Gardens

Leading her through the bushes

Laughing yaya

Couple standing on rock

Laughing couple on rock

Family photo in the Himeji Gardens

Himeji gardens family shoot

Hugs from pops

Arm wrestle

Couple sitting on rock under sun

Couple amongst te trees

Couple in the Himeji gardens doorway

Couple looking at camera in foliage

Couple enjoying the sun on a bench

Couple under the golden glow of the sun

Family in the gardens

October 13, 2022

PhotoShoot, Family, New Born, Photoshoot

Little Para Linear Park Family Shoot

Little Para Linear Park Family Shoot

I head up north of the city recently to meet little Odella and her Mum and Dad for a bit of a photo shoot in amongst the greenery of the Little Para Linear Park in Paralowie.

Little Odella’s parents had been given one of my gift certificates and had waited until Odella was big enough to sit on her own before organising a time to have their photoshoot done.

She wasn’t overly keen on smiling throughout our outing, but was otherwise very well behaved! And the glowing smiles from Mum and Dad certainly brightened up the photos regardless!

Baby on blanket

Family lifting little one high

Smiling dad holding baby

Family photo sitting on log

Mum and Dad helping baby walk

Baby smiling on rug in grass

Baby sitting on top of fallen tree

Family holding baby up walking

Mum lifting baby above head

Mum and baby smiling for the camera

baby sitting in Grass at Little Para Linear Park

Family photo on walkway

Closeup of baby cheeky grin

Smiling baby looking over mum’s shoulder

Pensive baby sitting on ground

July 10, 2022

PhotoShoot, Family, Photoshoot

Adelaide Parklands Family Photoshoot

Mum with sons family portrait in front of puddle

Adelaide Parklands Family Photoshoot

I head out to the delightful Veale Gardens on south terrace recently to meet this loving mother and her two sons who had asked me to conduct a simple little Adelaide parklands family phtoshoot with them!

We began in the small carpark behind the Pavillion Restaurant, which alowed us to start with the gum trees and have a more Australiana backdrop to their first photos. As the weather hadn’t been fantastic lately, there was plenty of puddles to use, while the greens were lovely and lush throughout.

We then head over the hill, walking along the man-made river that courses throughout the Veale Gardens and using some of the vantage points I know have worked throguhout my many years of using this same area for portraits while covering weddings.

The aim of this Adelaide Parklands family photoshoot was to simply capture some nice family photos for Mum to put up on the wall, in particular some individual portraits of her boys, while also having a bit of fun together, and I think our little walk about the park ceratinly achieved that!