2011 is drawing to a close and it’s time to look back on the year that was. I’ve had some outstanding highlights this year: the business was based in Canberra, Sydney and Berlin. The camera workshops went really well, I helped some businesses get further along in their marketing and I captured some amazing and beautiful family stories. The thing that I’m most proud of from this year would be the depth that I’ve developed in my Family Stories work in both the imagery and storytelling components.
Where did Your Family Story begin? With a little girl called Lauren, and a little boy called Angus. They are my cherubs, my little treasures…OK they’re technically not mine, they belong to my sister Heather and brother-in-law Darren. But when these gems came into my family, Your Family Story was born. This year we captured their family story in October, celebrating that Heather and Darren were both turning forty. Back in April at Easter, before I went to Germany, I captured the little ones in action with Granny Lois and Grandpa (my parents) in the garden.
It’s time that we can’t get back but the images we created stop time. I love that I can do this!
Lauren said to me, that’s easy, what you do, it’s just clicking! OK well she’s five and quite handy with her Mum’s iphone. I said one day, I’ll explain to you what I really do. One day, when the children turn 21, their whole Family Story will be presented to them. A treasure trove of beautiful imagery from their childhood.
So, given that Christmas is all about family and it is fitting to end the year with the work I create that is closest to my heart, I proudly introduce to you:
My Family
Part 1
Easter Saturday in the Garden
Leaves need to be swept.
A quick cuddle with Grandpa.
Granny, what are we having?
Little fingers.
A milk moustache.
Angus! Up here!
Can you lift Grandpa’s leg up, Lauren?
Gloves are funny.
Angus has a special bond with my Mum.
It just started right from the very beginning.
Work begins.
Some chocolate treasures are appearing in the garden.
My Mum in her element.
I think this is the best picture I’ve ever taken of her.
Angus hunts for more chocolate bugs in the back garden.
Chocolate heaven.
Lauren’s been called back to the front garden.
Grandpa being Grandpa.
More hunting.
Found one!
Angus tries to pull off the foil wrapper.
“No Angie! This is how you do it!”
Lauren calls Angus ‘An-gie’ for short sometimes.
Beautiful girl.
I’m proud of what my Mum and Dad have achieved together over the years.
The garden was just a patch of grass when we came here in 1987.
Lovely cuddles.
I love the shoe-less foot.
Angus loves Granny’s lap.
Lauren’s got a good possie too.
Group hug.
He still makes her laugh.
Home time.
Part 2
Celebrating Heather and Darren Turning 40
The scene is set.
Simon says…
…whisper a secret.
Beautiful Mum.
A hint of Darren creeps into the scene.
Lauren rubs her hands together.
She has a plan.
Keep low!
How cute is that little knee?
Angus has had his 3 year old testosterone growth spurt, he’s becoming a little boy.
He’s often up for some Dad-action these days.
I just love this.
The children had been at the school fete the day before.
They had their hands henna-tattooed.
I love putting the kids in charge.
Lauren’s imagination runs wild these days.
This is her thinking face.
How beautiful is Heather in this capture?
This is what being a parent is all about.
The scale of things – Angus is wrapped up in Darren’s arm.
Darren probably sees this expression a lot.
It’s fleeting and wonderful to have in a photograph.
Lauren’s got the giggles on.
Ang is tired.
A family discussion follows.
Time for a group cuddle.
Oh, scrummy.
Lauren has their attention.
Angus goes to Mum when he’s tired.
And sometimes Dad.
I am in love with Lauren’s hair.
Darren can turn his hand to just about anything.
The veggie patch is no exception.
Lots to learn.
Heather didn’t know I was there.
Oh lordy, those knees again.
Hold it…
Is it raining, Mum?
Fruits of their labour.
Merry Christmas, from a very proud daughter, sister, sister-in-law and auntie.
B
Thank you Kathy for your thoughts you are so right, they are a stunning family and their world is really something to behold.
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