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The Sandrk Family

The Sandrk Family

May 26, 2020Family, Maternity, Beach0
Newcastle family lifestyle photographer

Wow, it’s been a hot minute since I last blogged a session! I started going through my previous posts, and I couldn’t believe I hadn’t yet blogged this one!

I was so excited when Lisa contacted me about a maternity session. She and I met many moons ago, while we both worked at a PR firm in Sydney, 8 years ago now. Wow, that makes me feel old. Well, so does saying ‘many moons ago’, actually… 👵🏼

Lisa is honestly one of the loveliest people you could meet. I remember when I first started at the PR firm, Lisa was warm and welcoming – the type of person that instantly makes you feel comfortable and at ease. I’d missed our chats and her happy, smiling face, so I was looking forward to catching up with her and meeting her beautiful family.
Her two little girls Emilija and Georgia were spunky little monkeys, keeping us on our toes throughout the session. You can tell by looking at these photos that they’re full of personality; not to mention boundless energy! And now they have another gorgeous girl, Elena, to add more energy to the mix! This family is just bursting with love and laughter, and I loved being able to capture that.

I knew I missed shooting family sessions, but going through these photos has really hit home just how much. I honestly have SO much fun doing it, and look, I know all us photographers say this, but I’ma say it again – I feel so bloody lucky that this is my job, and that I love it as much as I do. It makes my heart sing! And it’s my aim to create that same feeling for my clients when they look back on their photos from our time together.

If you’re digging this session, and now you’re thinking, “I want some photos like that with my family!”, then send me a message! I’d love to hear from you!
In case it’s not obvious, it doesn’t have to be at the beach! It could be a bush walk, a weekly family picnic (now that they’re allowed again 😉) or even just hanging at home – whatever you and your family love doing, and represents what matters most to you.

Because that’s what I’m all about ✨

Girl wearing sunglasses on the beach

Father and young daughter looking at shells on the beach

Lifestyle family session on Redhead Beach

Young girl with father looking at shells on the sand

Detail shot of young girl's feet laying in the sand at the beach

Young girl with arms out wide, jumping in front of her pregnant mother who is smiling at her daughter

Young girl dancing on the sand while her dad watches on

Young girl wearing denim jacket and blue dress, looking down while walking on the sand

Young girl running down a sand dune towards the camera

Two young girls standing at the top of a sand dune, silhouetted against the sky

Black and white image of little girl in denim jacket, smiling with her hair blowing in the wind

Family walking along the sand, in single file

Pregnant mother and young daughter running along the sand at the beach

Young girl with her mother's hands wrapped around her, with her father's hand playfully placed over her face as she poses for photo

Black and white image of father cradling young daughter's head in his hands as she reaches for him

Young girl smiling as she's being swung upside down by her father, her long hair flowing down

Mother sprinkles sand through daughter's hands, as other daughter and husband sit in the background

Young girl sitting next to her father, watching her family

Two young sisters run towards the ocean, away from the photographer

Pregnant woman standing in front of her husband smiling, as he cuddles her from behind

Pregnant woman standing in front of her husband smiling, as he cuddles her from behind

Pregnant woman at the beach, standing side-on between her husband and daughter, who are sitting on the sand

Pregnant mother kisses the head of her young daughter, with other daughter sitting on a rock in front, and husband behind them

Pregnant woman walking as her dress flows out behind her

Little girl jumping off a rock to her father

Close up of little girl's foot while climbing a rock

Little girl on a large rock, reaching out towards her mother who also has her arms reaching for her daughter

Young girl jumping off a large rock, with her arms up in the air

Black and white image of a little girl facing the camera as she cuddles her mother, arms around her neck

Pregnant woman silhouetted against a late afternoon sky

Young girl cuddling her pregnant mother's belly

Father holding daughter, with wife next to him, cuddling their other daughter who stands next to her

Young girl held upside down by her father, arms dangling towards the sand

Mother holding young daughter in her arms, kissing her cheek as her daughter looks away

Father swinging daughter around at the beach

Father swinging daughter around at the beach

Young girl hugging her mother's pregnant belly

Black and white image of mother hugging her young daughter

Mother and daughter touching noses as sun sets behind them

Mother and daughter with their faces close to each other, smiling

Mother and father throwing their young daughters up into the air, at the beach

Young girl on her father's shoulders, with his wife looking up at her while holding their other daughter on her hip

Mother holding daughter on her hip, with her husband next to her, with other daughter on his shoulders

Mother looking at her daughter who is cuddled on her shoulder, looking at the camera

Mother and father kissing while husband has one daughter on his shoulders, and his wife is holding their other daughter on her hip

Young girl on her dad's shoulders, holding her hands under his chin, as he holds onto her legs

Black and white image of a young girl on her dad's shoulders, holding her hands under his chin, as he holds onto her legs

Family walking away from camera, on the beach towards cliff face, while holding hands

Young family huddled together, sitting on the sand, girl with her hands in prayer as her mother laughs

Young family huddled together, sitting on the sand, laughing

Young family huddled together, sitting on the sand, tickling each other

Young family huddled together, sitting on the sand, laughing and tickling

Young family huddled together on the beach at sunset, sitting on the sand, laughing and tickling

Black and white image of family huddled together on the beach at sunset, sitting on the sand, laughing and tickling

Black and white image of family standing on the beach, cuddling


Black and white image of woman and her daughter touching noses

Young girl in blue dress sitting in her sister's lap, as they hug, looks up to the camera laughing

Young sisters laying on each other at the beach, laughing

Two young sisters laughing as the older girl cuddles her younger sibling

Little girl wearing pink dress, smiling at the camera while sitting on the beach

Black and white image of little girl with windswept hair

Family walking away from camera, holding hands on the beach at sunset

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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 🥰
 

#newcastlefamilyphotographer #newcastlefamilyphotography #lifestylefamilyphotography #newcastlephotographer #familyphotos #newcastlensw
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? 🥰

 

#lakemacquariesunset #newcastlefamilyphotographer #newcastlefamilyphotography #huntervalleyphotographer #sunsetphotography #familyphotography #familyphotoshoot #newcastlensw #lakemacquarie
An afternoon with the beautiful Carson Family… P An afternoon with the beautiful Carson Family… Part 1.
Yep, this is the session I mentioned in my stories the other day, that is impossible to squeeze into just one carousel post! So stay tuned for part 2 🧡

 

#newcastlefamilyphotographer #newcastlefamilyphotography #lakemacquarie #familyphotoshoot #lifestylefamilyphotography
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 🧡
Acknowledgment of Country

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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