display ideas

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Three different ways of displaying your images, the top being a great mix of art and photos, i have done something similiar in Jades nursery and if i ever fill the frames I will have to photograph it and put it on the blog. The second is such a great way to get a lot of images on the wall but still keep those of you happy who like it all to be perfectly balanced, and the shelf in the hallway is great as you can change your display as often as you like. Just try to keep all the frames of a similiar style to keep if from looking too messy.

Lots more ideas on my pinterest board, check it out here. Happy displaying!

grace isabella & amelia

Recovering from a sick day here at the Rocket Ranch, not really what i need right now, nothing pregnancy related though so thats all good. Thought I would brighten my day with these three gorgeous girls. Arent they pretty?

indy { eight months old }

Indy thought my vintage pram was very cool but I think she was more impressed with Stitches the Bunny than she was with me.

{ Fabulous bunny from the lovely Suzanne Houghton Designs }

mia { seven months old }

Well hello gorgeous girl. Thanks for visiting me and being all cute.

isla { sixteen months old }

Isla travelled a long way for her photo session, she loved to push the pram around the studio, mostly chasing her dad who had to be pretty quick on his feet or end up with a pram indent on his shin.

melbourne trip { a studio update }

Mostly I try to keep my blog about the photography, but me and my photography are so intertwined that sometimes the two become one. So this post is an explanation of sorts.... I am thinking of flying the coop to Melbourne this weekend. This trip has been planned three times. The first it was cancelled when Craigs grandfather passed away, and he had to go out of town for a couple of days. The second time was when my Uncle passed away. He was in hospital for a couple of days in Albury and I made a few trips down to see him, and as with him when he passed away one morning as the sun came up. With the funeral to organise I seem to have lost an entire week somewhere along the way.

I have also had preschool photos to do, plus all the work I am trying to get done before I go on maternity leave. And i have a 16 month old to look after as well. And im 24 weeks pregnant with twins.

So the question i keep asking myelf today is should i go to Melbourne for two days or not? I could stay here, maybe try and look at some new cars, cots and prams, try desperately to catch up on the laundry, the gardening and the editing, maybe try and have a nap? Or do i start packing now because it will take me all afternoon to pack for two days in Melbourne with me and Jade?

I think i really need the Melbourne trip. Get a dose of creative engergy, maybe see if i have enough creative zing to take some random photos of Melbournes amazing laneways, spend time with my baby girl and my fiancee. Just be.

So... lets just say I am a bit behind in editing, and I do apoligise, I am hoping to use this weekend to refocus, recharge and come back on Monday ready to rock n roll. At the moment with my huge tummy there is more waddling than rocking, but thats OK, I can work with that!

Craig snapped the photo of me at Jade's latest photo session, which I havent had time to edit yet.

ali { a boudoir session }

Before I got pregnant with twins I had grand plans to start expanding the fashion and boudoir side of my studio, so i got some gorgeous models and did some work to use for promos, and plus i really needed the practice. Most of my clients are under ten years old, so its a bit different working with an adult who can follow instructions.

Ali was so much fun to photograph, these are only some of the shots we got on the day, at the end of the session I put her in a bath full of milk and flower petals. Which, now I think about it, is somewhere I wouldnt mind being myself right now.

Again i worked the fabulous Kath at Hair Rehab, who also made an appearance in front of the camera.

elizabeth { one year old }

Elizabeth really wanted to stick her tongue out at me for most of her session, but I still managed to get some gorgeous shots of her just looking cute as pie.

kate { a model session }

Kate has such fabulous long legs and was a blast to work with, I kind of felt like a pregnant garden gnome walking along beside her! It was a bit cold but Kate worked it anyways. And she was so funny, she had me in stitches a couple of times during the session. 

 

The fabulous Kath at Hair Rehab did the hair and makeup for this session and helped out with styling too. Rock star team.

ivy { cake smash }

I cant believe Ivy is already a year old. She is one of my first years, so i have watched her grow since she was just a couple of weeks old. Her mum always brings the most gorgeous things for her to wear.

isabel { nine days old }

Isabel is number three for this sweet family, she is much loved. Welcome to the world little one.

leo { thirteen days old }

 Look at this gorgeous little man, much loved by his big sister.

annabelle { eighteen days old }

How sweet is this little girl? Im loving the shots with the lace blanket and the bunting, unfortunately its on loan and i have to give it back. I had to give the baby back too, I was very tempted to keep her around, I did get some snuggles though and then she went home with her mummy, who I am sure is getting lots of snuggles too.

studio update

So next Wednesday I will be twenty weeks along in this pregnancy, which would be half way if the twins were to go to full term, which I dont think will happen. On Monday I have an ultrasound where I can find out the sex of the babies but I am having trouble deciding if i will or not.

Speaking of confusing, what about twin prams, two cots, two carseats and what new car to buy???

I have already blogged this previously but for those new to the blog, please note that I am now totally booked until i go on maternity leave and at this stage havent set a return date for next year yet. I am planning on working till the start of November but at this stage i am taking each day as it comes and trying to find that balance between taking it easy and getting a lot of work done. If my plan all goes well I will get everything done for clients and give birth to two wonderful happy healthy babies, which will give me three happy gorgeous children.

And because a post on here isnt a post without a picture here are some random shots of Jade when she was about ten months old that I dont think i have blogged before.

Much Love
Skye

beau { eleven days old }

Why Beau, is that a little dimple i see with that sweet smile? You are going to be a heart breaker.

jack { one year old }

Actually hes a little bit more than one, but it was meant to be his one year session so that's what I'm going with! I always tag the images on the blog, and for up to one year old I tag them with "baby", and then after that I tag with "kid". I just cant wrap my head around Jack being one year old, and not a baby anymore. There will hopefully be a summer session on the farm with Jack, but it just depends on how I am with doing with this pregnancy ( or maybe they will be babies by summer?? ) Just taking it day by day and getting as much work done as i can while still trying to take it easy. Kind of like a rock and a hard place...