Bags!

If someone was after a stylish camera bag that preferably did not look like a camera bag, what would you recommend?

Must suit a big style camera/dslr style. Padding etc. Room for extras (batteries, flash, perhaps extra lens... and a change of clothes for a 3 year old.

Would prefer messenger style with wide shoulder strap (though depending on bag this is not essentially a major influence).

I really like tracyjoy.com - both the Joey and the Kristine. though I would be worried I'd looks the flaps!

Etsy have a few options... xcessRise and stitchwicked for instance

George Gina & Lucy have some nice stuff... if only their website was easy to navigate! and if they were not $200 a pop.

Spam me people! Spam me!

Family Fun Day

We attended a family fun day on Friday. It was a lovely day out - and they had an animal farm with a pony ride. Here are some photos.

Wedding Photos by Anjella

Oh wow.

http://www.dfwbirthphotographer.com/blog/

This lady takes photos of the birthing woman. I just watched a slide show of her work. Breathtaking. You can tell she keeps the space, does not intrude. Hangs at the back and captures moments.

Utterly brilliant.

Oh look, I am famous!

lookie lookie

Look at me, daaaahlink!

So we met our wonderful photographer yesterday!

So, it felt a little bit awkward in the beginning - mainly because I kinda felt I knew Anjella like an old friend the thought crossed my mind that hugging on the first meeting (especially someone you are essentially hiring!) is probably not the best approach! It felt almost weird talking on a "we just met" wave, when it felt like I'd known her for years. Next time I'll hug though!

Anways, Anjella (Angela - say it with me people!) took some pics of us, and here are my favs, blog ready, for you to stare at wonderment with.

The one of Tara staring at the camera is possibly going to be on a studio wall in the future...









and a coloured version of the mirror shot..


And some exciting stuff is cogging around in the background for me at the moment. Maybe a bit of a "break" has landed in my lap. I feel truly blessed.



Oh and on a completely random topic. Did you hear about the cop hit over the head with a bottle in QLD? He's awake, talking and making an amazing recovery. He used to be a Macarthur Boy (where I grew up) and everyone is just astounded by his recovery. If you would not mind sparing a thought for him please...

We all love pics, don't we?

OK... PICS! lots of!

The tree we will marry under


The gazebo for wet weather


Photo locations
Permewans Sheds - this is a possible one...


Private residence


Another of the residence


The Local Cemetary - it was pissing rain and I was not getting out of the car


What mum is wearing


What the bridesmaids are wearing (sort of)


The cars - a citroen circa 1930s..


or a Riley circa 1950s... (this is the one I love)


A dodgy make up pic


and another one...


The jewellery and a sneak of the dress


A detail of mum's veil


My $10 shoes


The ring I am in love with


The outfit I made Tara


Hair pics






I am starting to lean towards this at the back though instead of the first pic


Mum's house Bethany, and where I will get ready




and what you have all been waiting to see....

for those coming to the wedding, and who don't want to see my mug, don't click the link!

Here is the front of the dress
Here is the back of the dress
And this is how it will look at the reception over my wrist

wooooot! 85 days to go... argh

Will do another photo post later on thanks to our wonderful photographer!