Shannon and Shade's wedding is quickly approaching so we headed out to the Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens for the pre-wedding shoot.
Pre-wedding (or e-shoots) are great for both the photographer and the couple to get to know each other and encourage a bit of bonding between them before the big event. After all, the photographer is the person who will be by your side for the entire day and if you can't relax around them, it's going to show in the images.
Shannon and Shade are a lot of laughs and completely at ease in front of the camera. Shade's sense of humour sparkled within about three photos when he remarked he should have been a model. I think he might be right!
I can't wait for this wedding as I'm sure it's going to be alot of fun with this gorgeous and vibrant couple. Bring on August 29th!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Vanessa and Warren - Maternity Photography
Vanessa is one of our all time favourite brides who has returned for her maternity shoot. She is always smiling and so radiant that she lights up a room.
Even heavily pregnant she is still walking her dogs regularly and keeping active so I knew I wanted to photograph her away from the studio... a bit of a change from my usual maternity images.
We came back to the studio and managed to convince Warren to get into the spirit of the shoot and show some skin along with Vanessa. These two are still as gorgeous together as they day they were married.
When it came to the tail end of the shoot, Vanessa was keen to try a tulle shot but told me she wasn't a, "girly-girl", so didn't want to be draped in it. We worked out an alternative as seen here in the slideshow.
Only a few more weeks until we meet the newest little Armstrong. I can't wait!
Even heavily pregnant she is still walking her dogs regularly and keeping active so I knew I wanted to photograph her away from the studio... a bit of a change from my usual maternity images.
We came back to the studio and managed to convince Warren to get into the spirit of the shoot and show some skin along with Vanessa. These two are still as gorgeous together as they day they were married.
When it came to the tail end of the shoot, Vanessa was keen to try a tulle shot but told me she wasn't a, "girly-girl", so didn't want to be draped in it. We worked out an alternative as seen here in the slideshow.
Only a few more weeks until we meet the newest little Armstrong. I can't wait!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Father's Day Photography Offer from Savvy Studios
Father’s Day is only a few weeks away and now is the perfect time to take the opportunity to show your dad how much you love him by giving the gift that keeps on giving, a beautiful family portrait. I'm sure many of you have thought about it in the past, but have put it off to ‘another time’, so here's a wonderful incentive for you to have a portrait session now.
As our gift to you, Savvy Studios, the multi award winning photographers, have prepared a special offer. If you book a portrait sitting with Savvy Studios in the next 72 hours, you will receive a complimentary photo session,(normally valued at $95), plus a $150 credit towards any of our high quality portrait products, including canvas prints and mini albums.
This offer is limited to the first 10 people who call. Photo sessions must take place prior to the 2nd of September 2009.
CALL NOW on 07 3892 1173 to reserve your session time.
Offer closes 3.00pm Saturday 15th August 2009. Terms and conditions apply. This offer is not redeemable for cash.
As our gift to you, Savvy Studios, the multi award winning photographers, have prepared a special offer. If you book a portrait sitting with Savvy Studios in the next 72 hours, you will receive a complimentary photo session,(normally valued at $95), plus a $150 credit towards any of our high quality portrait products, including canvas prints and mini albums.
This offer is limited to the first 10 people who call. Photo sessions must take place prior to the 2nd of September 2009.
CALL NOW on 07 3892 1173 to reserve your session time.
Offer closes 3.00pm Saturday 15th August 2009. Terms and conditions apply. This offer is not redeemable for cash.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Welcome Riley! Maternity and Newborn Photos
Last week I posted the video, "Birth", that captured the last hour of Dee's labour and the first moments of Riley's life outside the womb and the bond between mum, dad and baby.
This week we have images from Dee's maternity shoot, as well as images from Riley's newborn shoot.
What a beautiful and alert little man he is. I was tempted to steal him and take him home with me.
Congratulations again to Dee and Troy on the birth of Riley.
This week we have images from Dee's maternity shoot, as well as images from Riley's newborn shoot.
What a beautiful and alert little man he is. I was tempted to steal him and take him home with me.
Congratulations again to Dee and Troy on the birth of Riley.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Birth - A Labour of Love
For Dee and Troy and their beautiful (as yet, un-named) Baby boy born July 16th, 2009.
I have only photographed one birth prior to this one and was keen to give it another go but it's sometimes hard to find willing participants who are prepared to have one of life's most intimate moments documented.
When Dee said she wouldn't mind me being there, I was so excited. I had everything ready to go and when the day came around, I waited and waited and thought that maybe something had happened and I wasn't going to get a call... then at 7.40pm, the call came through.
Dee had been plodding along in labour most of the day then suddenly at 7pm everything kicked into high speed. I made it to the hospital at 8pm and managed to get my gear out and take a just a few test shots before all the action began.
A healthy baby boy was born at 8.58pm.
Thank you again to Dee and Troy for allowing me to be a part of such a life forming moment. I will always treasure the trust you put in me to record the event.
Congratulations on your baby boy.
I have only photographed one birth prior to this one and was keen to give it another go but it's sometimes hard to find willing participants who are prepared to have one of life's most intimate moments documented.
When Dee said she wouldn't mind me being there, I was so excited. I had everything ready to go and when the day came around, I waited and waited and thought that maybe something had happened and I wasn't going to get a call... then at 7.40pm, the call came through.
Dee had been plodding along in labour most of the day then suddenly at 7pm everything kicked into high speed. I made it to the hospital at 8pm and managed to get my gear out and take a just a few test shots before all the action began.
A healthy baby boy was born at 8.58pm.
Thank you again to Dee and Troy for allowing me to be a part of such a life forming moment. I will always treasure the trust you put in me to record the event.
Congratulations on your baby boy.
Birth from Alicia Kennison on Vimeo.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Lighting - Mini Workshop Held In Sydney
On the weekend of the 26th - 29th of June, PMA was held in Sydney. PMA is a huge photographic and imaging show that also incorporates the judging of the national photo awards. Photographers from all corners of the country and even overseas, come together at PMA to check out the latest gear, watch the judging of images from some of the finest photographers in the world, meet up with old friend and maybe join in a workshop or two.
Alex and I organised a mini lighting workshop for 16 other photographers. The workshop was an intorduction to off-camera flash techniques, video light and other alternative lighting sources when natural light just isn't an option. With a keen group of photographers and our amazing model, Mel, we explored the lighting in hotel corridors, light from street lamps, back-lit billboards and more.
The results from the workshop speak for themselves... (there is even a photo in here of the group taking photos ;) )
Thank you to the following photographers for allowing me to use their images on our blog:
Melanie Kellermann Photography, Woollongong, NSW
Sally Williams Photography, Newcastle, NSW
Lyn Walkerden Photography, Sydney, NSW
NaomiV Photography, Brisbane, Qld
Sweet Chilli Philly Photography, Adelaide, SA
Jackie Cooper Photography, Sydney, NSW
Danielle Stahl Photography, Darwin, NT
**More workshops are being planned. Watch this space!**
Alex and I organised a mini lighting workshop for 16 other photographers. The workshop was an intorduction to off-camera flash techniques, video light and other alternative lighting sources when natural light just isn't an option. With a keen group of photographers and our amazing model, Mel, we explored the lighting in hotel corridors, light from street lamps, back-lit billboards and more.
The results from the workshop speak for themselves... (there is even a photo in here of the group taking photos ;) )
Thank you to the following photographers for allowing me to use their images on our blog:
Melanie Kellermann Photography, Woollongong, NSW
Sally Williams Photography, Newcastle, NSW
Lyn Walkerden Photography, Sydney, NSW
NaomiV Photography, Brisbane, Qld
Sweet Chilli Philly Photography, Adelaide, SA
Jackie Cooper Photography, Sydney, NSW
Danielle Stahl Photography, Darwin, NT
**More workshops are being planned. Watch this space!**
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
2009 Professional Photography Awards - We Have a Winner (or 5)!
After Alex's success in competition last year while I was on limited work due to pregnancy with twins, I decided that this year I would try my luck in state and national competition. Alex decided to hold off this year and will be back into it in 2010.
I had entered the state awards only once before back in 2004, where I was awarded a silver in the portrait category. I was extremely nervous putting in an entry but it paid off when I was awarded FOUR silver awards at the Qld Professional Photography awards in April.
I decided to stick with three of the winning images for the national awards held in Sydney in June. For my forth image, I put together a concept shoot at the local state school where I had an awesome group of kids come together for an afternoon of fun. (more of these images to be blogged in the future.)
The competition in Sydney was fierce with judges finding the smallest reasons to score the images lower than award standard. Needless to say, I am more than happy with my results for the Australian Professional Photography Awards... Three Silvers and one print scoring a half merit.
I can't wait for next year to do it all again!
Qld Awards - Silver in Portrait Category.
My biggest surprise - Silver in both the state AND national awards in the Illustrative Category.
Silver at both the State and National Awards in the Wedding Category
Tough competition in the Portrait Category. Silver in the Qld awards and half merit point at the national awards (just missed out on the silver).
National Awards - Silver in the Self-Commissioned category.
I had entered the state awards only once before back in 2004, where I was awarded a silver in the portrait category. I was extremely nervous putting in an entry but it paid off when I was awarded FOUR silver awards at the Qld Professional Photography awards in April.
I decided to stick with three of the winning images for the national awards held in Sydney in June. For my forth image, I put together a concept shoot at the local state school where I had an awesome group of kids come together for an afternoon of fun. (more of these images to be blogged in the future.)
The competition in Sydney was fierce with judges finding the smallest reasons to score the images lower than award standard. Needless to say, I am more than happy with my results for the Australian Professional Photography Awards... Three Silvers and one print scoring a half merit.
I can't wait for next year to do it all again!
Qld Awards - Silver in Portrait Category.
My biggest surprise - Silver in both the state AND national awards in the Illustrative Category.
Silver at both the State and National Awards in the Wedding Category
Tough competition in the Portrait Category. Silver in the Qld awards and half merit point at the national awards (just missed out on the silver).
National Awards - Silver in the Self-Commissioned category.
Newborn Portraits - A Wide Eyed Little Soul
I recently had the honour of taking photo of beautiful newborn, Austin Roy.
Austin's parents, Mel and Andrew, are very special to me. I've known Mel since she was a little girl and also photographed her wedding to Andrew back in 2007. So when I found out Mel was pregnant, I couldn't wait to have her back in the studio for a newborn sitting and to meet her little man; and what a beautiful little boy he is!
Austin was wide eyed and alert for much of the shoot and was happy to just relax and take it all in. We decided to keep the shoot as short and simple as possible as he wasn't too keen on drifting off to sleep to let us move him around.
I particularly love the very last photo in the slideshow. It was taken when the official part of the shoot was over and he was picked up and cuddled by dad. He was just starting to drift off to sleep and looked so serene that I simply had to capture the scene. Austin is simply perfect. Congratulations Mel and Andrew.
Austin's parents, Mel and Andrew, are very special to me. I've known Mel since she was a little girl and also photographed her wedding to Andrew back in 2007. So when I found out Mel was pregnant, I couldn't wait to have her back in the studio for a newborn sitting and to meet her little man; and what a beautiful little boy he is!
Austin was wide eyed and alert for much of the shoot and was happy to just relax and take it all in. We decided to keep the shoot as short and simple as possible as he wasn't too keen on drifting off to sleep to let us move him around.
I particularly love the very last photo in the slideshow. It was taken when the official part of the shoot was over and he was picked up and cuddled by dad. He was just starting to drift off to sleep and looked so serene that I simply had to capture the scene. Austin is simply perfect. Congratulations Mel and Andrew.
Monday, July 6, 2009
SIDS and Kids Community Awareness Announcement - Still Photos provided by Savvy Studios
By now many people will have seen a community announcement on Channel 7, discussing SIDS and Kids, Qld.
SIDS and Kids Qld is a charity both Alex and I feel strongly about having four young children of our own. We were only more than willing to help when SIDS and Kids approached us for the black and white still images that have been used on the commercial.
SIDS and Kids Qld is a charity both Alex and I feel strongly about having four young children of our own. We were only more than willing to help when SIDS and Kids approached us for the black and white still images that have been used on the commercial.
Starlight Foundation 5 Chefs Gala Dinner, Sofitel Brisbane.
In June, Savvy Studios had the opportunity to support one of their favourite charities, The Starlight Foundation.
The 5 Chefs Gala Ball had humble beginnings many years ago as a fundraising dinner and has grown into a premier event on the Brisbane social calendar. This year's dinner was held at The Sofitel and the dishes presented were simply delectable. Alex had the honour of spending time with some of the Starlight families as they visited the chefs in their kitchens in the lead up to the day.
The Brisbane and Gold Coast chefs who so generously gave their time for the cause were:
David Pugh of Restaurant II
Patrice Falantin of Sofitel
Paul McGiven of Restaurant Manx
Javier Codina of Gianni Portside
Tony Percuoco of Restaurant Fellini
The 5 Chefs Gala Ball had humble beginnings many years ago as a fundraising dinner and has grown into a premier event on the Brisbane social calendar. This year's dinner was held at The Sofitel and the dishes presented were simply delectable. Alex had the honour of spending time with some of the Starlight families as they visited the chefs in their kitchens in the lead up to the day.
The Brisbane and Gold Coast chefs who so generously gave their time for the cause were:
David Pugh of Restaurant II
Patrice Falantin of Sofitel
Paul McGiven of Restaurant Manx
Javier Codina of Gianni Portside
Tony Percuoco of Restaurant Fellini
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