Full of colour

I'm so excited to share this session with you! Karen is a very close friend of mine, and has always been a huge supporter of mine and my passion for photography. She and the kids were my very first shoot, 2 years ago when I was tossing around the idea of sometime, maybe, in the very distant future, starting a photography business, if I ever took the leap. She gave me that first push :) So it was wonderful to go back and have another session with them, as a "proper" photographer this time!

We decided to shoot down in old Fremantle, it is such a beautiful area full of interesting little spots. But I never realised how colourful it was, and was thrilled to find such beautiful old painted doors and walls. It made sense to use them too, as this family is so full of life, and colour and zest. Here's a little sneak peek of the beautiful colours and smiles I found :)

I just want to tell you a little about what this last image means to me. This would have to rate as one of my top 3 favourite images ever. It makes my heart sing. The colour, her shy smile, and the realisation that this little 4 year old is in the safest place in the world, in her Dad's arms, and you can see how happy she is there. Karen was very close to her dear dad, and I am thrilled to capture the similar relationship her daughter shares with her own papa.

I have the best job ever.

Karen, thank you for such a wonderful afternoon, and for 6 years of a precious friendship. I can't tell you what you mean to me :)