What a fun night to photograph. Louise's partner Bob contacted me to photograph the big surprise party he had organised for her 50th Birthday celebration, I was excited because surprise parties are the best to photograph!

She was definitely surprised on arrival at The Palais at Luna Park Sydney, there was close to 100 guests who had travelled from all over to be there. She's a very lucky lady to have such loving family and friends, and they sure know how to party! All helped along by their Croatian band Sto Na Sat who were fabulous.

Western Earth Moving is celebrating 60 years this year and its really easy to see why they have been a successful company for so long, and will stay strong long into the future. Their approach to business is that their employees are their family, and the success of their business is all about relationship with their business partners.

This event was a celebration for them while also being a opportunity to strength their business and the industry for the future. The guests were all from the industry and were encourage to network and create new friendships with others to build better working relationship. While also enjoying the fabulous setting and food provided by their hosts.

Once again thank you Graham, Mike and family for asking me to capture your event for you. 

There is something special about the job we do, and that is we get to capture lifes important moments for families. For this family we first met them when they were in the bridal party of a friends wedding, since then we've photographed their wedding, family portraits and christenings for their children. Its always lovely to arrive at an event and know many of the faces and feel involved in the celebrations. Thank you Rachel and Prentice for allowing us to be a part of your extended family it's a real priviledge.

Here are the photos from their youngest Leo's christening day last weekend, a beautiful (if a little cold) winters day in Sydney. The ceremony was held at St Anthonys Catholic Church in Marsfield. We worked unobstrusively through the ceremony abidinb by the priests wishes, and capture the details for their memories.

Duke's first birthday party was themed beautifully by his clever Mummy in a woodlands theme, which worked perfectly with the background of The Camperdown Commons. Duke's little Peter Rabbit outfit, plus the woodland critters were very cute. They also hired some soft play euipqment and ball pit which were set up in the courtyard and all the toddlers enjoyed playing in there.

Duke is a very lucky boys, first of the next generation for both sides of the family he is doted on my aunts, grand parents and great grandparents, which created a loving atmosphere for the party. Plus as you can see he REALLY enjoyed eating his birthday cake, love the facial expressions and the tongue!

Thanks for inviting me to capture your memories of this lovely birthday party Kristyl & Ben :-)
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Beautiful day last weekend for Charbel’s 1st Birthday party, beautifully themed by his talented Mummy @laurahazzouri who clearly has a designers eye with the amazing set up and colour palate for his wild theme.

I've been photographing this extended families celebrations for the last 6 years, they are always spectacular but the best thing about them is the love and warmth the whole family shows towards each other and everyone else. Its a pleasure to watch and capture. Thank you Hazzouri's!

Venue: @watsonsbayboutiquehotel

Kids tables set-up, design, complete papery set, favours, party hats, info graph, signage @paperplayground

Table Linen @mayronisevents

Balloon art @bubblemooballoons

Florist @vesnagrassofloraldesigner

Wall, plinths, signage @partyatmosphere

Props @prop.my.party

Cupcakes @dessertsbyjoey

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This family do parties so well, even when they are just having a small party for their youngest 3rd birthday it's still fabulous!

They requested a quick family portrait sessions just before the party started to update their photos of their three beautiful girls, it's a great opportunity as they kids grow so quickly at this age, ask us about it when you book in for your next party photography booking.

Then the Madagascar themed party began with fabulous animal face painting, pass the parcel, musical statues and a fabulous cake :-)

Carolyn and Brett wanted to celebrate their 10 year wedding anniversary with a ceremony renewing their vows and a fabuous party..... so that's exactly that they did!

The idea came about as their daughters were watching their wedding video and asked why that hadn't been at the wedding.... and were very disappointed not to be involved. So the 10 year anniversary plan came together including the children in the bridal party what lucky kids!

So here are the memories of a lovely afternoon at Penrith Baptist Church and a local park. Thanks for including us in your day guys :-)

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Doug's 90th Birthday was such a lovely celebration, as it should be at that age, held with his family and old friends around. With his children, grand children, great grand children, cousins and old friends all involved it was a lovely afternoon.

The speeches also included celebrations for the recent birthdays of one of his grandsons 18th birthday and one of his great grand daughters 3rd birthday..... lots of milestones!

Thanks for inviting me to capture the lovely memories, and the warmth of the gathering x
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What a beautiful afternoon this was with all of Jenny & Charles' close family and friends there to celebrate this milestone with them. People tend to surround themselves with like minded people and the whole group were the most lovely, generous, fun loving people I really enjoyed attending and felt priviledge to photograph this group.

The luncheon was held at The Kirribilli Club's Water Terrace on a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon and the guests enjoyed sitting outside, and the fabulous food. The desserts were organised by Jenny's close group of friends and they not only looked spectacular but they tasted delicious too!

Congratulations Jenny & Charles and thanks for including me in your day.

Nanette's 80th Birthday celebrations last weekend at The Sebel Hawkesbury in Windsor was a lovely afternoon, filled with her family and friends. Everyone was relaxed thanks to some lovely baby sitters who looked after the little ones, and such a loving atmosphere.

Nanette's advice to all about enjoying a long life is to keep both your body and mind active with crosswords, bridge and different sports.

Thanks for inviting me to capture more family events for you Anne, I enjoyed seeing everyone again after your sons Christening last year!

Apre Ski in Mosman.... where else?

What fabulously themed party, the blue wash, the fire pit with white leather couch and fur rugs in the back garden, ski's, snow shoes, deer head, logs, schnapps.... and a crowd of people dressed for apre ski!

Such a great party, Happy Birthday PT x

We love being involved in a surprise.....

Prad's 50th birthday party was a complete surprise for him, all the guests arrived at 6pm and waited for Prad to arrive, he was bought to this fabulous Indian Restaurant, Urban Tadka in Terrey Hills but his father, brother and nephew but had no idea that all his friends would be there to join him. As you can see from the photos it took him a while to take it all in, especially one of his very old friend who had travelled from Hong Kong for the party.

The night included lots of great speeches, a beautiful indian buffet, lots of fun and ended with great dancing.....

Happy Birthday Prad!

Steph & Garth's engagement party was last Saturday night at the Pump House at Darling Harbour, it's quite a funky little venue and the space they had on the enclosed verandah was perfect for the occasion.

Steph originally booked me to photograph the party a couple of months ago, it was actually their engagement party and Steph's 30th Birthday, a great excuse to party! She then decided she wanted some engagement portraits taken too, so I was very lucky to meet them both the weekend before, which was lovely as I got to know them both a little before the party. It also meant I knew the background to the seal and bear figurines on display as these were used as props in Garth's creative proposal.....

A lovely evening guys, thanks for inviting me to "Capture Your Memories" for you!

I was approached a while ago by a long time client to see if I would be interested in sponsoring the inaugural Friends of Tresillian Tea Party. I jumped at the opportunity as I think it's such a fabulous organisation and was interested that up until now they have had no outside fundraising. Many of my friends and clients have used the Tresillian network either in residence or on the phone in the middle of the night so I know what a support they are.

The Tea Party was a fabulous affair with Wedgewood as a sponsor it was very elegant, and the grounds of the Tresillian house in Wollstonecraft are lovely for a garden party. The only down side to the beautiful sunshine we received on the day was that is was 39 degrees and we were all melting. As you can see the event was supported but a range of people from mothers of young babies who have recently used Tresillian services, to grandmothers, mothers of older children and nurses.

The party was to start awareness of a new group that Sue Robson is looking to set up called Friends of Tresillian to arrange a couple of similar events a year to provide fundraising for Tresillian. If you would like to know more about the organising and the fundraising please just drop me a note on our "Contact Us" page and I'll put you in touch with Sue to talk further.

Last weekend there was a very special celebration at our childrens preschool. The director of the preschool known by all as "Janie Pops" is retiring for a sea change, she has been at the KU Killarney Heights preschool for 12 years. However, she has worked for KU for much longer than that, having been a student teacher at KU Mosman when I was there are a little girl myself!

Janie Pops is part of the framework of the Killarney Heights community, which is very close knit, so as you can see there was a huge number of families who came to wish her well. One her request it was an afternoon tea with chicken sandwiches and champagne, some beautiful speeches, a special visit from our local clown "Sparkles" aka Tony, and lots of fun for all.

I arrived late just after the speeches had started, as I was coming from photographing a Christening that morning, and was a little emcumbered with a sick child so couldn't move around at will like I usually would. However, the below show the afternoon with the large crowd and atmosphere as a memory for Janie Pops of a special farewell :-)

Tracy's ladies lunch at the UTS Haberfield Rowers was a fantastic celebration for her 50th Birthday. A stunning day on the harbour, and by all account a wonderful generous lady with many many friends.

Happy Birthday Tracy!

We were thrilled when we were contacted by Johann's family to photograph his 21st Birthday Party, after having captured his 18th Birthday Party three years ago (gee time flies!).

The party was held at Luna Park in the Sonar Room, and Justin met the party in the room after they had all been out on the rides for an hour and ready to settle with a few drinks, speeches and fun. As you can see the party also included a touch of Hawaiian! Then the dancing began and I'm sure they enjoyed themselves into the night.....

Baby Angelina & Tristan are very lucky cousins they have a very loving extended family, and as their parents were sisters marrying brothers they have the same extended family! Which makes for a great opportunity to share a christening and celebration...

Their christening was held at Our Lady of Lebanon in Harris Park, with one of their aunts as Godmother and their parents exchanging the duties for each child..... I tell you the priest got a little confused between parents and godparents! Then there was a celebratory lunch at Concerto Restaurant in Homebush Bay, where the adults were entertained with a fabulous banquet, and the kids with a tumble town, and fairy facepainting and games.

As you can see it was a beautiful day, and such a loving, fun family to be a part of x

Our 20 year school reunion was so much fun, seeing all the girls again felt like nothing had changed! Just a lots of children, and a few extra smile lines....

Thanks girls for all the memories x

Kosta & Dimitri's family held a combined baptism ceremony at the Greek Orthodox Church in Crows Nest before heading to Manly Leagues Club for a great party to celebrate.

The ceremony in the beautiful church was lovely, Kosta being a little bit older was not so happy about being dunked into the cool water but his little brother Dimitri took it all in his stride as he watched the proceedings with his big brown eyes.

The party at Manly Leagues club included lots of yummy food, a jumping castle and of course plenty of greek dancing!

Michael's 21st Masquerade Party @ Goldfish Kings Cross

A fabulous fun party as mask parties always are, Michael, his friends and family enjoyed the celebrations at one of the best night clubs in Kings Cross, Goldfish. All the masks were very effective, and great to photograph, plus allowed the wearer to have a little fun with the camera.

Justin had a great time as always photographing this 21st birthday party for everyone to remember the fabulous memories.

Clare & John initially contacted us to photograph their wedding party, they had a registry office marriage on the Friday and had a cocktail party to celebrate with family and friends on the Saturday night. Then after booking Clare "Liked" our Facebook Page and as she saw lots of wedding photography and couple portraits going through the page she realised that she really wanted some photos of them as a couple too.

So before the party we met Clare & John at Blues Point Reserve for some portraits of them as a couple, with Clare in a fabulous red dress which stood out brilliantly against the grey skies. Then we had family and group photos at Clarke Park opposite the party venue at The Kirribilli Club, before the party really began. As you can see if was a great celebration of their marriage with a fabulous party!