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Farm gal Grace

Farm gal Grace

December 30, 2019Family, Backyard0

One day left of 2019, what the heck! This year has flown by.

What is it about having kids, that makes your years go faster? Perhaps it’s how we’re always looking forwards, waiting for our little ones to hit new milestones? When they’ll ‘finally be able’ to do this or that for themselves, or experiencing ‘first’s’.
It’s easy to get caught up in that and forget to just enjoy them at the age they are. It’s something I have been trying to be conscious of lately, and I try to remember look at the world through Grace’s eyes. Admittedly, it’s not every day that I’m able (/have the time!) to watch and appreciate the way she wants to stop and look at EVERY. LITTLE. BLOODY. THING on the way to wherever it is we’re going. A lot of the time, I don’t.
But, when we do, I love watching her face light up when I say, “Yes, you can jump in the muddy puddle!”, or “Of course you can pick that flower, how about that one over there too?”.
So much is still new to them and it’s so easy to get caught up in our own stuff, that we forget that a lot of the time.

We do have adventure days as often as possible though, where we can dawdle as much as we please. Just another perk of my job as a lifestyle photographer – the flexibility to have days like this in my week!  And it’s one of my favourite things to do, taking Grace on nature-based adventures around Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Sometimes we even go as far as the Central Coast, like we did a few months back.

I’d been dying to take Grace where there was an abundance of crunchy autumn leaves. I had my eyes peeled, but couldn’t spot anywhere in Newcastle. Then I remembered a friend of mine posting a picture of her driveway through all four seasons. It looked AMAZING in autumn, lined with those picturesque liquidambar trees. So I got in touch to see if Grace and I could come check it out, and she said yes! Woo hoo!  So we hurried on up there before all the leaves had fallen, and boy, we were not disappointed.

Dani and Brendan were so lovely and welcoming, and I’m so grateful they let us come and hang out at the farm for the morning (thanks guys!).
Grace had the best time, seeing horses, cows and chickens up close. I gotta say, I was surprised to see her have no fear when it came to sticking her hand out to feed them!

This morning resulted in some of my most favourite pictures of Grace (#longlivethemullet)… and also a strong urge to return to my country roots and live on a farm again! Ah, the dream.

I’m excited for all the adventures with my fam that 2020 will bring, as well as those with my awesome clients!
If you have any fun adventures planned, and would love to have them documented (one less thing for you to have to worry about), shoot me a message so we can get it happening!

Little girl stands at fence facing group of cows

Toddler reaching up to feed cows through a fence

Close up of toddler holding handful of grass









Autumn leaves falling around smiling little girl



















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When it comes to family sessions, I think it’s b When it comes to family sessions, I think it’s best to let the kids do their thing; to let the session be guided by them. This session was no different in that aspect. However, it was a new experience for me in that the sweet boy you see in the first image, Jacob, is autistic and non-verbal. 

We had plans to shoot in a different location than the one in these photos, however once we started, Jacob wasn’t keen on moving. And you know what? It didn’t matter.
He also wanted to carry a stimmy toy and a can of Pringles around the entire session, to help him feel more comfortable.
Did I care? Not one little bit! 🤷🏼‍♀️ I was happy to do whatever made Jacob and his family more comfortable and at ease. 

What matters to me is capturing your kids exactly how they are, in that moment. It’s these little details that make up their unique character and quirky personalities (which are constantly changing, especially in the early years!).
So if they need to bring along that old, battered teddy that they can’t bare to leave at home, let them bring it! Are they refusing to wear anything but that one dress (that you have to sneak into their room at night to grab so you can secretly wash it), because it’s the only piece of clothing they will wear? Let them wear it! 
They won’t always be carrying that teddy, and one day that dress will no longer fit them, so let these parts of them be documented as part of their story now, before they, and their story changes 🧡

Sure, a pretty location and outfits are nice, but what matters more, is happy kids and therefore, happy parents. The more relaxed the whole family feels, the better your photos will be ✨ 

Thanks Jess @aussieautismfamily for having me capture your beautiful family. It was so much fun hanging out with you guys, and just looking back over these photos (and both Jacob and Jazz’s infectious smiles!) gives me all the feels 🥰
 

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Still working my way through posting from last yea Still working my way through posting from last year’s sessions… tonight I’m trying not to overthink it too much, and choosing to just post the first image that jumps out at me. So here’s one of Laura looking radiant, while growing little bubba Franco 🧡

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Part 2 with the Carson fam ✨ Surely you can no Part 2 with the Carson fam ✨ 

Surely you can now see why this *had* to be a ‘squeeze in as many images as I possibly can’ two-part post?! 
Also, it was a struggle deciding which image to choose to be the first one, with some definitely deserving two whole squares, and sooo many favourites of Sunny 🐶😍 How does a gal decide?! 

Which one is your fave? 🥰

 

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Jess Porter Photography operates on Awabakal country. She acknowledges the Awabakal people as the traditional custodians of the Newcastle-Hunter region, and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. Jess pays her respects to Awabakal Elders, past, present and emerging.



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