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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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We’re away for a few days at the moment, soaking We’re away for a few days at the moment, soaking up the last of the school holidays ☀️ 

It’s flown by quicker than I expected! 
One more week of hanging with my little gal pal, which means one more week until I’m back into the swing of work (well, more consistently anyway).
I thought I would be able to chip away at the few galleries I have left, a bit more than what I have. Turns out this is actually quite impossible when you have to entertain a 5 year old, 24/7 🤪
So my endless thanks to my clients for always being so rad and patient with me. You da best!

Now - hit me with ALLLL the tips for us first time kindy parents! I’m ready… but I’m also not 🥺
Yesterday was my final shoot for the year 🎉 Tha Yesterday was my final shoot for the year 🎉 Thanks to all my rad clients for such an awesome 2022! 🧡

I wish I remembered to take BTS from all my shoots this year, so I could feature them all here, though it was hard enough to squeeze in a few clips from what I did have left on my phone (is anyone’s iCloud storage ever not always at capacity? 😅) 
I’m not using ‘trending’ audio for this reel, or trying to post it at the ‘perfect time’, in the hopes it’ll be seen by a gazillion people. I just want it to be seen by my amazing clients and everyone else who helped make 2022 the awesome year that it was; and for you all to know if I could reach through your phone and give ya a big squeeze to show my appreciation, I would! 

Thanks to everyone for sticking around, watching my long-ass rambling Insta stories, and continuing to support me and my ADHD brain, as I fumble my way through this ‘running a business’ thing 🤪
I appreciate every booking, every review, every referral to family and friends, and those return clients who keep coming back - it not only warms my heart and makes me happy as all heck, it also helps support my family, so I can’t thank you enough.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it a million more times - I bloody love my job! And it’s all thanks to you legends for making it as great as it is 🙌🏼

Whether it’s a chill arvo kicking back at home, or plans for a big night out, I hope you all have a kick-ass NYE ringing in the new year, doing whatever makes you happy, surrounded by the people you love most! Bring on an epic 2023 💃🧡

Thanks @hayleyrafton for the pic 📸
“Oh Jess, I am utterly obsessed!!!!! Thank you “Oh Jess, I am utterly obsessed!!!!! 

Thank you so so so so much! 

Not only was it the most special day but the photos are perfect in every way and reflect what an amazing time we had. I couldn’t be happier. We truly love so many of them. 

I am still so happy we booked the session with you as it was an experience we will remember for years to come - a bonus that didn’t really cross my mind of at the time of booking. Liam and I still talk about what a cool afternoon it was. (We were on such a high afterwards!)”

If you want to make a photographer’s day/week/month, send them an email like this one from Dana - they will never ever get old! Reading such lovely words like this will always put the biggest smile on my dial, a skip in my step, and fill my heart to the brim with happiness! 🥰

I know I’ve said it plenty of times before, but never underestimate how much your feedback means to us photographers (and all other creatives for that matter!). 
We pour so much of ourselves into our work, and we don’t always hear back from clients, which leaves us feeling a lil’ anxious and worried (no? Just me? 😅)

I totally get that life gets busy, and sometimes emailing us back simply gets forgotten about, because there’s a million other things to think about 🤪 
But even if it’s months down the track, when you’re admiring the moments captured during your session, and you suddenly realise “Oh shit, I never replied!” 😳 - I can assure you, it’ll never be too late!

So if you haven’t sent one to your photographer, do it now! Go on, spread a little happiness! Like RIGHT NOW. It costs nothing but means so much.
Hearing how much you love your photos is just the best thing ever 🧡
I could do a long-ass caption to accompany this po I could do a long-ass caption to accompany this post, about how amazing this wedding was; how these two legends crafted an epic day that was about 11/10 on the fun scale… but you know what? I think I’ma just let you see for yourself… 💃
I always try to get a pic of mum + dad on their ow I always try to get a pic of mum + dad on their own during a family session. But just as in everyday life, these moments alone don’t always happen so easily 😅 Usually, the kids (who up until this point weren’t so interested), suddenly HAVE to be in the photo. 
Occasionally though, I get lucky, and the kiddos are busy climbing rocks and running around; too busy to notice I’ve snuck mum and dad away for a nanosecond of peace… well, kinda - ignoring the fact I’m there, third-wheeling, and demanding you guys cuddle 😂 

And look, I know it might sometimes have you feeling awkward and vulnerable AF, getting cuddly in front of a camera (I usually get told the last time was their wedding day!) but I promise it’s worth it and you can trust me - the photos will speak for themselves 🧡

 
 
 
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I’m so not used to posting to my feed, that my f I’m so not used to posting to my feed, that my fingers automatically starting taking me to add these to my stories instead 🙈 
I keep saying I’ll get better at posting consistently to my feed, but look, I think deep down we know it may never happen. If it does, it will be a lovely surprise to us all 😜
Also, I planned on posting last night and told myself “Ok, just pick ONE photo and post it, don’t overthink it”… nek minut….it’s an hour and a half later, I couldn’t pick just one, and simply HAD to make a carousel again. Which always takes longer than I think, and then it was so late by the time I finished, that I just went to bed 😅 anywayyyyy! It’s here and I’m finally posting. Pat on the back for moi.

Here’s a few from this little squish’s newborn session - Max with his cute little milk bubble 🫧

 
 
 
 
 
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Giving into the algorithm gods by posting a reel. Giving into the algorithm gods by posting a reel. But only because I made a gif from this awesome engagement session, and the bouncing doggos needed to be shared 🥰
 
 
 
 

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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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