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December 22, 2019Family, Newborn, Beach0

Outdoor Newborn Session – Stockton Beach

We had planned to shoot this session in a different location, however Mother Nature intervened and washed away half of the beach. This did not leave a whole lot of space for us. So we had to find another spot, literally at the last minute!
I always arrive at outdoor sessions a fair bit earlier, which turned out to be lucky on this occasion. I drove around the streets, looking for different access points to Stockton beach, and eventually found one, phew. There was a little trek, but nothing too strenuous (not an hour, like that one time…ha. Sorry Frewy’s!).
After giving Jen and Mat somewhat vague directions, as I had no nearby street signs available, we eventually found each other! We made our way to the beach, and for the next hour we got to know each other and I happened to snap some pics of this gorgeous fam in between.

There’s a lot to love about this job. But I have to say one of my favourite things is that photography is one of those unique fields where (most of the time) just through the work that you put out into the world, you attract clients who are on your level. They get what you’re about, and why you do what you do. Jen and Mat were those kind of people, and it felt like I was catching up with old friends.  Jen’s mother was a photographer, and so Jen really understood the importance of photos, and the value of having these precious moments in time documented, with a family session. They moved up to Newcastle, escaping the rat race in Sydney, which Jen said has changed their perspective on living. Mat used to be in the RAAF (which brought them up here), but has taken on a new role now, so that he can spend more time with his family.

Spending just an hour with these guys and their two beautiful kiddos, Bodhi and newborn squish, Imogen, it was easy to see how much love there was between this family. That might seem like a silly statement, because duh Jess, there’s love in every family! But there’s some families where it really just oozes out of the interactions they have with each other; the way they look at, or touch each other. You get the warm and fuzzies just hanging with them. Wait and see til you start scrolling through, you’ll see what I mean.

If you’re reading this and thinking, “She’s just described our family!”, then you’re my kinda people.  Click here to send me a message right now, so we can book in a date to hang out!

Mother and father cuddle son and newborn daughter at Stockton Beach

Mother cuddles newborn daughter while father carries son on his shoulders

Wife cradling baby while looking lovingly at her husband who has their son on his shoulders

Mother holding up newborn daughter and smiling at her

Mother and father swinging young boy between them while mother carries newborn baby

Man kisses his wife's forehead as they hold their children, on the beach

Father holds one year old son up in the air while they're both smiling

Father playfully tosses toddler into the air

Close up of newborn baby girl on her mother's shoulder during family photography session

Woman on the beach, holding up her toddler son while her husband rocks their newborn daughter in the background

Woman and her toddler son walking towards the water at a Newcastle Beach

Black and white close up image of young boy being cuddled by his mother

Young toddler and his other playing with sand at the beach

Mother holding her toddler son while at the beach

Woman crouching down on the sand, cuddling her one year old son

Black and white close up of baby's hand resting on her father's chest

Man on the beach holding his newborn daughter close to his chest

Man holding baby daughter close and kissing her head

Black and white close up of man's hands cradling his baby girl

Woman holding toddler as they stand on the sand at the beach

Toddler taking steps away from his mother at the beach

Mother holding up toddler as she playfully runs away from incoming wave on the beach

Black and white image of a woman with her toddler son on the beach, at the edge of the water

Mother and young son playing in the water at Stockton Beach

Woman lifting her toddler up out of the way of the water at the beach

Group shot of young family during a session at Stockton Beach

Black and white group shot of young family cuddled together during lifestyle photography session

Father kissing his baby daughter's head while wife and son play behind

Young mother and father smiling and laughing with toddler son and newborn daughter

Family session at Stockton Beach

Father and son walking on the sand

Portrait of toddler boy at the beach

Woman cuddles her baby daughter into her shoulder

Toddler boy rides on his dad's shoulders at sunset on the beach

Black and white image of toddler on his father's shoulders

Father playfully bites his toddler's arm

Wife is holding baby daughter, smiling at her husband and toddler

Father holding toddler son who is reaching out to his smiling mother, holding baby girl

Father and toddler touching foreheads with father imitating toddler's pout

Woman cradling baby daughter rests her head on her husband's shoulder as he hugs toddler

Son grabs his father's face as his mother is holding baby and smiling

Man and woman almost kissing, each holding a child in their arms

Black and white image of couple kissing while holding their daughter and son

Woman holding her baby daughter and smiling at her son who has his back to the camera

Man, woman and toddler all looking lovingly at newborn baby girl

Man kisses wife on the forehead as they cuddle their kids, sitting on the beach

Woman laughing, holding her baby daughter, as husband looks lovingly at her while holding toddler who stares into the distance

Toddler starting to walk away from parents seated on the sand, hand outstretched to his father's, touching fingers

Black and white image from above of mother and father cuddling toddler and baby

Close up of woman kissing baby daughter

Black and white image of mother holding her baby girl close

Woman smiles at camera while holding her baby daughter

Baby girl looks up at camera while in her mother's arms

Baby girl wrapped in blanket, cradled in her mother's arms

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This session is from way back in Feb, the night we This session is from way back in Feb, the night we had that crazy storm with non -stop lightning. We decided to cut the session short, as it seemed like we only had minutes until it started to pour ⛈ 
We still got plenty of cute shots of fresh little squish Avery with her mum and dad, before they headed home to beat the storm. 
But, despite the fact it was getting dark REAL quick (make sure you scroll to the end to see what I mean), I stayed on the beach for a while taking a gazillion photos of the epic clouds, because we know I’m a sucker for a good sunset 😍
It wasn’t until it started drizzling that I realised it was probably a little dumb to be so far away from my car with alllll of my camera gear on me, when it looked like the heavens were about to open and let loose any minute 😅 but thankfully I made it home just in time. 

I’m glad I was in the right place at the time to capture this epic sky (instead of standing in my backyard wishing I was at the beach, like every other time) 🙌🏼
 
 
 
 
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Yep, I’m spamming y’all with a two posts in a Yep, I’m spamming y’all with a two posts in a row from the same session, and can ya believe it - I still couldn’t fit in every photo I wanted to 🤣 
Also, it was technically a newborn session, but I have to admit… Brodie kind of stole the show, and I’m pretty sure we ain’t mad about it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

 
 
 
 
#newcastlefamilyphotography #newcastlefamilyphotos #newcastlenewbornsession #newcastlenewbornphotographer #newcastlefamilyphotographer #familyphotos #merewetherbeach #newcastlensw
It’s been a million years. And a half. But look! It’s been a million years. And a half. But look! I’m posting a family session!! 🤯
It’s from January, before the constant rain, back when being outside was actually ✨ enjoyable ✨ and didn’t require umbrellas and gumboots, and possibly a boat to get home.

So let me transport you back to those good times. 
Warm sun on your skin. 
Soft sand between your toes. 
The sound of your kids cracking it, because they’re overtired, and just like that sliver of lemon with your fish & chips at lunch time, you’re trying to squeeze every last drop outta that beach trip! (‘Cos we all know that spending a day at the beach with the kiddos, takes some prep, not only physical but mental 🤪) 

Those were the days….and I’m pretty sure they’re coming back, one day? Maybe. 

Anyway. Here’s part 1 of this session, with more to follow because there’s too much cuteness from this session to fit into one post 🧡
 
 
 
 

#newcastlefamilyphotographer #newcastlefamilyphotos #newcastlenewbornphotographer #newbornphotosession #newbornphotos #newcastlephotographer #newcastlenewbornphotography #newcastlefamilyphotography #merewethernsw #newcastlensw #jessporterphotography
SWIPE TO SEE THE SUNSET I MANIFESTED!!! No one can SWIPE TO SEE THE SUNSET I MANIFESTED!!!
No one can prove I DIDN’T manifest it, so let’s just accept that I did 😏

And yeah, I know, I could have made it the feature image, but I’m vibing this b&w a *smidge* more - despite the sunset literally nearly making me fall over in my excitement.
This couple + that sky = a photographer’s wet dream.
(Actual words that came out of my mouth as I was shooting and I’m not sorry about it).

In all seriousness though, Caity and Connor made my job so easy, and I loved capturing their wedding day. With guests numbers on the lower end of the scale (thanks to the spicy cough), it made for such a beautiful and intimate day, and not to mention the time/ability for the bride and groom to be able to catch up with basically every guest there (which can be SO hard).

Somehow I booked 3 weddings last year, despite the fact I didn’t advertise myself as a wedding photographer - it was kind of like a secret menu 😂
And to be honest, I wasn’t sure if I was going to make them a regular thing, but I’m thinking it might not be a bad idea to get back into them fo’ realz 🫶🏼

Venue: @vocokirktonparkhv 
Celebrant: @kimoakhillcelebrant 
Hair: @sunnydaehair 
Makeup: @inora.beauty 
Dress: @shazzamtoronto 
Flowers: @newcastleflowermarkets
This is one of those sessions I haven’t posted y This is one of those sessions I haven’t posted yet (from waaaay back in Feb!), simply because I have SO many favourites - you know, basically the entire session! 
I end up getting overwhelmed trying to choose which to post 😅 so I’m just going for it and quickly picking one without too much thought. Other than the, “What a bloody stunner!” thought, obviously 🤩

Just wait until you see the cute little bub that was hiding away in there! #cutiepatootiealert 
 
 
 
 
 

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I started writing this as a caption in my stories, I started writing this as a caption in my stories, but you know what? I decided I wanted it on the feed.

I often get overwhelmed with my never-ending to-do list (and may sometimes suck at the admin part, sorry 🙈) but I’ve worked hard to get to this point; to where I wanted to be.

My goal was to be able run a profitable business, doing what I love. A business that helps me support my family, and also allows me the flexibility that I’ve always wanted in my work life (I always hated asking permission to take a holiday 🤣) - and that’s what I’ve done 🤯 
I don’t think I really ever stop and think about that to be honest. As a small business owner you get caught up in the minutiae of the day to day stuff - wearing all the hats, attempting to balance everything AND keep your sanity 🤪 

You do this, knowing, but also trying not to *really* focus on the fact that your whole business relies on you, doing ALL OF THE THINGS, and doing them all successfully, and in a timely manner. 
Plus all the regular life things on top of that (why does the laundry never end?!) 🙃

So if you’re a fellow small biz owner, take a moment to pat yourself on the back - this shit ain’t for the faint-hearted, and you’re doing a bloody good job 👏🏼 

Ridiculously thankful to have so many rad clients supporting my lil biz (and in turn, my family) - 
thank you, thank you, thank you 🧡
Wedding planning can exciting and fun, buuuuut som Wedding planning can exciting and fun, buuuuut sometimes also little stressful. Throw in a global pandemic and the rules constantly changing, and the stress-o-meter goes from ‘a little’ to ‘a lot’. 
So I put together these little gift boxes for my wedding clients, to encourage them to set aside time to spend with each other to connect, and do something fun that’s not related to wedding planning, before the big day arrives. A cheeky lil’ cocktail 🍸from @cocktailporter, a set of Date Night cards from @sleepydogdesignco 🧡 and an extra lil’ sumthin’ sumthin’ that changes depending on the couple… in this box, some personalised travel wine tumblers for these two, who like to go camping 🏕 
This is the second box I’ve done, so it’s been a bit of a rush putting them together since I had the idea a month before the first wedding 😅 so I’ll continue to tweak them a little but it’s been fun putting them together! 

#newcastlephotographer #weddingphotographernewcastle #weddingclientexperience #cocktailporter #sleepydogdesign #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #reelsinstagram #stopmotion
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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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