A rock a day

I'm taking some time out from processing photos to put up a quick post. And of all the photos to choose from, right at this point in time, these are the ones that appeal to me. Jo Tito was one of the many artists contributing to the Floating Land line up at Boreen Point and I caught her in a quiet moment painting a rock (or stone). If I have the story correct, I believe she is endeavouring to paint a rock every day for the year. I've heard of lots of photographers taking a photo a day, but taking time out to paint a rock strikes me as a form of meditation and just looking at the photos made me feel peaceful.

Cheers

Deb

PS. Can anyone tell me the difference between a rock and a stone?

Hats, ribbons, tutus etc etc!

Hi, I hope you are all having a lovely weekend, the weather has been simply gorgeous here on the Sunshine Coast, it's hard to believe this is called Winter! This morning we had a couple of great studio sessions and I just wanted to share a couple of images from a lovely session we had with this family. We had hats, ribbons, flowers, blankets and more to play with so it was lots of fun!

Have a good rest of the weekend, and if you're about tomorrow in Coolum I will be at the Kaleidoscope Market at the Civic Centre from 9am until 1pm. So maybe see you there! Sarah :)

Pretty in Pink!

Well it seems that I've already got behind in my blogging and Facebooking, oops! The past couple of weeks have been so busy that I am currently in the midst of processing all the lovely photo sessions we've been having - so many photos that I'd like to show you (coming soon!) Anyway in the meantime I thought I would share a couple of images from a session I had last week with this cute little bub all pretty in pink! :) Sarah

 

Getting in early for Christmas!

Well today was officially the first day of Winter and it felt like it first thing this morning! I had the heater going in the studio so it was all warm and cosy for photographing our little babes.

Below are a couple of shots from one of my sessions this morning. Tahlia's mum brought in a little Christmas outfit so she is able to get her greeting cards made early - and doesn't Tahlia look cute in it? I wish I could be that organised. Knowing me I'll probably be rushing around Christmas Eve as usual! Sarah :)

 

Three generations, bubbles and blankets

I'm back! Yes, I survived my whale shark experience (which I have to add was amazing! The largest fish in the ocean, they definitely earn their title of being the gentle giants of the sea. So graceful!), so I am now fully back into the throws of things back at the studio. Debbie and I both have got a busy week ahead so much so that our paths are barely just crossing!

So today in the studio we were really fortunate to have a family of 3 generations - Nanna, Mum and the 2 children. It's always so special to be able to capture grandparents with their grandkids. Plus we were doubly fortunate as this was the second visit for little Takarli who was 6 months old when Debbie photographed her - so not so little anymore! Here are just a couple of sneak peaks from their session. Nanna brought along a lovely blanket she had knitted, and we tried out our new super duper bubble gun!

Check back tomorrow for some more sneak peaks :) Sarah

Autumn Baby

I'm sitting on a balcony in Boreen Point, listening to the crickets and the gentle drops of the rain falling. A full day of events to photograph tomorrow at Floating Land at Lake Cootharaba, Cooroy Boardwalk and an official opening at Cooroy Butter Factory. 

I haven't heard from Sarah so I'm hoping she hasn't been eaten by a shark in W.A! All going well, she'll be back on deck on Monday.

In the meantime, here's a sneak peak of Jacob. A little charmer, for sure. 

And after an age, I've found some autumn leaves to use for my baby boys and Jacob was the first to try them out. The girls have had frangipani's available for ages so it's nice to have an alternative for boys. For some reason, nobody wanted their baby boys photographed with pretty pink and white flowers?!

Maybe the gorgeous autumn colours will prove more popular?

 

What's on this week on the Sunshine Coast

Floating Land! And that's where you'll find me for the next 10 days. Capturing all the action, art and events at the different venues. 

It all kicked off today (Fri 27 May 2011)

Various artists were installing their pieces today at the Coolum Boardwalk with more to come in the next few days. The official opening will be on Tuesday 4pm @ Pt Perry. 

Elizabeth Poole's Warning Bells

Life Line by Richard Newport

Wendy McGrath's Red Shoes

And still to come at Coolum is Jan Dunlop and Corrie Wright, both of whom will be installing over the next few days.

And at Boreen Point and Lake Cootharaba, there's a non-stop week of workshops, exhibitions, displays and performances happening. Here's Lyndon Davies with Gubbi Gubbi Dance performing at the official launch of Floating Land 2011.

To find out more about what's going on or what it's all about click on the link to Floating Land or go to the Facebook page.