Family Session | Coogee Beach

I simply love heading back to the old stomping ground for sessions and I love it even more when it's to meet beautiful families like this one!

This was a truly action-packed session involving hula hoops, plenty of bubbles, walks over the rocks and swings...just how I like it. Whilst I always include a few of the "everyone-look-at-me-and-smile" shots, the ones that are always my absolute favourites are the more natural, informal ones of a family hanging out and playing together.

My thanks to Vicky, Dougal, Sophia and Andre for a lovely morning at Coogee Beach.

Rachel xx

(c) Rachel Wildig Photography
www.rachelwildigphotography.com

Family Session | Freshwater Beach

Yesterday I farewelled my parents back to the UK after an absolutely lovely few weeks where they bonded all over again with their three grandchildren and helped out me and my husband with all manner of babysitting, household maintenance, clearing up and general good company.

So it seems timely that I blog the session that we were able to have before they left.   It will be Christmas before they are able to see their Grandchildren again so I'm sure that a good number of these will be framed and on the mantlepiece within mere hours of their arrival home.

Wonderful to have seen you Mum & Dad and we're looking forward to your next visit already!

Rachel xxx

Family Session | Collaroy Beach

Since moving to the Northern Beaches back in November, I have been amazed by the beauty of the place and the huge number of gorgeous locations for shoots.  This lovely family opted for a late afternoon beach session at Collaroy Beach which is right up there with my favourites.

For a family who were a bit nervous about what to expect from their first shoot, Shell, Jesse and Flynn were naturals in front of the camera.  We managed to get a beautiful variety of natural, candid shots.

I'm already looking forward to having them to visit the studio for Flynn's first birthday cake smash in a few weeks time!

My thanks for allowing me to share.

Rachel xxx

Family Session | Centennial Park

I feel so honoured when friends ask me to photograph their families.   To trust me with capturing their memories is just such a privilege and honestly, it's barely work, it's more like a fun afternoon catching up in the park.

Beautiful baby Alys' arrival brought both sides of this family together over Christmas and their session was a thoughtful Christmas gift for both Grandparents.  The only missing member of the family was Uncle Josh who was certainly there in spirit, as nephew Jack was proudly sporting his gift of a "Brawd Mawr"  ("Big Brother" in Welsh) t-shirt.  Such a rare family catch-up definitely deserved a photo session!

Thanks to Rachael, Tom and families for allowing me to share.

Rachel xxx

Studio Session | Liam

Liam joined me for his six-month photo session with his little cousin, Felicity.   Born just three weeks apart, they already have a lovely bond and enjoyed a fair amount of wrestling in between shots.

These studio sessions are a short 20-30 minutes each which is quite sufficient to capture a nice range of shots.    Eternally smiley, Liam was a joy to photograph.

Rachel xx

Studio Session | Felicity

Meet Felicity - pretty in pink for her 6-month mini photo session.  

Perfect styling by Mum, Julia, I absolutely loved Felicity's beautiful outfits, especially that gorgeous tutu!  Such a little princess.


Rachel x

Family Session | Nielsen Park & Watson's Bay

It was way back in July that we held not one but two family sessions at the beautiful harbourside locations of Neilsen Park and Watson's Bay, specifically chosen for Dan's love of the water and sailing.  

Ten-month old twins, Grace & Thomas, were absolute troopers and bravely battled the icy-cold weather before making it pretty clear that the shoot was over!  This was my first time photographing twins and hats off to all you parents of multiples...that is hard work, but oh so rewarding.  Their relationship with each other and with their parents is just beautiful.  

My thanks to Elissa, Dan, Grace & Thomas for the opportunity to photograph your lovely family. 

Rachel xxx

Cake Smash | Barnaby

Wishing Barnaby a very Happy First Birthday!

What a little champion he was for his birthday cake smash - we had air punching, cheering & clapping and also (buoyed up by the sounds of Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines") a bit of hands-free cake eating.  

Wonderful fun!


Rachel x

Family Session | La Perouse

Back in May, I featured in the Melting Moments blog prize giveaway - "How to Choose a Quality Photographer".  Fellow photographer Aly, from Kuya Bunso Photography in Qld, wrote a fabulous article on the critical factors to consider when selecting a photographer to ensure that you get the best person for the job.  The full article can be read here:

http://meltingmoments.net/2013/04/14/how-to-choose-a-quality-photographer-a-giveaway/

The winner of my portrait session was Alicia and her lovely family, 2-year-old Grace and husband Mark.  In a move away from my familiar stomping ground of the Eastern Suburbs, we headed down to La Perouse which provided a beautiful sunset backdrop for our session.  I love this area which boasts a rocky outcrop, wooden bridge, beach and even a stone tower where we went looking for "mairies" (fairies)...

Time together is precious for this family who spend half of the time apart due to Mark's job.  I hope that these photos will be treasured during the months of working away.  Thanks for being such wonderful subjects and for allowing me to share some of your images.

Rachel x

(c) Rachel Wildig Photography
www.rachelwildigphotography.com