"Every adventure requires a first step" - The Cheshire Cat

To take that first step is quite nerve wracking even if you know in yourself that you can make it. Not only make it, but keep going full steam ahead. I've checked everything on my list and the adventure has begun. It did take some time and encouragement to get to this point. I put myself...well my photo's out there...and have received nothing but fantastic comments and praise. The more people who see my work the more people are interested in booking sessions. 

No matter which way I turned, all signs were telling me to get this adventure rolling.

Information about booking a photography session can be found >HERE<. If by chance you have something you require that isn't listed or want to try something spectacularly different...I'm keen - lets talk!

Nic

Today I was privileged to photograph the Banks extended family by the serene Bents Basin. They chose a blue theme which went well against the greens of the basin area. We played around with different backdrops, family combinations and quirky 'b-roll' shots. 

This was a special gathering as one of the Banks girls resides in Germany. She travelled back home with her new little family to celebrate xmas. So to capture them all together in a moment that they can hold onto for a lifetime is something to cherish.

An idea to add to the kit is a gopro camera to attach to my back so I can get a visual of the silly faces made by family members to make babies smile. There was an awful lot of ummm...hilarious noises coming from back there.

A huge thank you to the Banks extended family xx

Nic

Given that this year is one of participating actively in life, I've got a plethora of ideas I want to sample and hopefully become an expert at. One thing on the list - 'Steelwool Photography'. 

Yes, I hear my mothers voice - 'Play with fire and you'll get burnt!'. But, it's a fairly simple technique of burning steelwool and using long exposure whilst being mindful of your surroundings...and self protection of course. With the assistance of my daughter Emily, we ventured down the south coast and did just that. She got two small burns from stray steelwool but soldiered on like the trooper she is.

Seeing it in action with the naked eye and then the photographic results was pretty cool indeed. No wonder there are many photographers who specialise in this technique. Some of the work I've seen is mind blowingly inspirational. 

Makes my imagination giddy with where and how I'll try this next!   

Nic