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A Vegas Sneak Peek

Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 2:28am

I can’t believe my time in Vegas flew so quickly! I had so much fun catching up with old friends and meeting new people. I saw most of the classes I had hoped to, and I even spent about an hour on the trade show floor! Okay, so I should have spent more time in there but as it was I only ate 3 meals in 5 days because of the queues and the distance to the food court, time just evaporates in Vegas. Powerwalking was the best way to get around, I am certain I’m lighter this week than I was last

I will be blogging more about my experiences later but I wanted to share one of my favourite images from a shoot that I did with Victor Sizemore. I hadn’t met Victor before but ever since we became friends on Facebook he’s been so sweet and kind and even offered me a ride from LA to Vegas when I was too scared to fly. What a nice guy!

Anyway, Victor is an amazing photographer, like seriously amazing. This year at the opening of the WPPI awards ceremony Victor was one of the few influential photographers who were featured at the start of the show. On Tuesday we went out to the desert to do a shoot that Victor had organised, it was gorgeous to say the very least and I’m so excited with the images that we captured. I’m in San Diego at the moment with my friend Melissa McClure but wanted to share this one image that literally took my breath away when I downloaded it last night………

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Posted in Travel, WPPI

by Cathy

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s h e r r y - Omigosh, that is one stunning image. <3 Have so much fun for the rest of your stay in the US. And I hope to meet you at WPPI next year! :)

Vesna - Stunning. Surreal. Love it. V

natt - that set looks amazing! i bet you're having a ball! =)

Trevor Brucki - Holy moly! That's an incredible image!!

andrea - Wow Cathy, breath-taking! I haven't had a chance to blog surf for so long and look at what I've missed!! You're such an amazing talent!

Rachael Kidson - Wowee! That is one incredible shot! I can see why it took your breath away, it did me too!

Jo-Anne Kyle - Wow!It was worth the trip just for that image! Glad to hear you had such a great time. Safe travels xo

I’m leaving on a Jet Plane……..

Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 7:40am

Insert sing along ‘here’. LOL.

Yes, it is happening. Tomorrow I leave for America, I can hardly believe it. Today I am shooting a wedding in the beautiful Southern Highlands, I’m sure I’ll come home and be unable to sleep. I get nervous flying. I totally forgot to get my ‘relaxation pills’ from my Doctor and if my ’send off’ is anything like it was last year I’ll probably be blubbering like a baby, having a ..uh..hmmm…..mild panic attack and ready to run screaming from the plane! While I am excited about my adventures and getting to see my photographer friends in Vegas, I will be totally freaking out having to leave my entire family behind. Just the thought of it makes me feel like I have a plethora of butterflies flapping away inside me. Oh Cathy why do you worry so? Yes, I just asked myself a question on the blog, I told you I was nervous!

Anywhoo, for my fabulous clients please be patient while I’m on the other side of the globe. I will be checking email when I can so there may be a delay in returning messages. Last year I could receive emails but couldn’t send them so expect to hear from me when I return. I have been working overtime to get all urgent matters finalised before I leave so there shouldn’t be any major issues while I’m away. If you do have an urgent matter please email me and I’ll do my best to get back to you.

For my photographer friends who are also hitting Vegas I thought it would be good to put up my planned schedule in case you wanted to hook up! Genius I know, but I’m not the first to post this brilliant idea so hold the kudos

Sunday
Morning -Arrive in Vegas!
Afternoon – Joe Photo
Evening -Opening Night Addresss +Seldex Party +Airhorns and Lasers Party

Monday
Morning – Jerry Ghionis +Tradeshow
Afternooon – John Mireles Master Class
Evening – Kevin Kubota Platform Class +Night shoot with Joe Photo and Becker

Tuesday
Morning – Tamara Lackey +Tradeshow
Afternoon – Victor Sizemore desert shoot
Evening – B School Party – it. will. be. awesome!

Wednesday
Morning – Jose Villa Master Class – So excited! + Nick Ghionis Master Class
Afternoon – Amber Holritz
Evening – Awards Ceremony

Thursday
Morning – Photographers Ignite
Afternoon – Head to LA to spend 6 days with friends!

As you can see I have tried to cram as much as I can into this years event. I was a little crazy last year and over booked myself and subsequently didn’t sleep much or get to spend a lot of time at the tradeshow. I came home with cankels, yes cankels from 19 hours sleep over 12 days and 12 days without my thyroid medication! This year I have planned my time a lot better and have even put each event into my iphone to remind me. Fingers crossed that I manage to fulfil this schedule and have a great time doing it, and avoid those dreaded cankels I can’t wait to see what this year’s WPPI brings and to return safely home to my beautiful family.

And so I have something to remind me of my family while I am away here are a few photos that my friend Naomi took while we were in Queensland recently. I’m going to miss these guys!
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Posted in Me, WPPI

by Cathy

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Vesna - You have a gorgeous family Cathy.... Have a great time in Vegas, I imagine it won't be anything less than fabulous! Am very, very jealous...hope to be there next year. V

Cathy - Aww... love the pics of your family! See you in Vegas. :)

Amanda Keeys - Have fun with your crazy schedule!! ;) If anyone can fit everything in, it's you I'm sure! :) Love the photos from Naomi, you guys all look beautiful. Also, it makes me a little bit sick that you look like you could be your daughter's older sister hehe. xox

s h e r r y - Cuteness! <3 your family. You are SO busy!!! I am so jealous of your Jose Master class... UGH. HAVE FUN!!! :):):)

Tira J - Oh Cathy, you have a beautiful family!!!!!! Have a safe trip and enjoy your time in Vegas. Sorry I can't come to Vegas to meet you. All the love and blessings to you.

Hannah - Have a super time. I am sure it will be nothing short of faBUlous!

Ricki Ford - thats a good looking family!

Shell - Fabulous photos, a beautiful family. Thankyou for sharing!

Jo-Anne Kyle - Have big fun, Cathy! Since I'm not there and having to live vicariously through you and everyone else in Vegas this week, I can't wait to see the photos of all the good times at WPPI! Hugs.

Tracy Jane - Wow sounds like you will have a FAB time... all the best and I hope you come back with an overflowing brain lol Thanks for sharing with others, I love your work...

{15:51} photography - FYI...a sleeping pill and a glass of wine worked wonders for us on the long flight from L.A. to Sydney (followed by some much needed Starbucks upon arrival!!)!!!

Syreena B - Cathy you are goWageous and so is your family. Looks like you are in for a ton of fun :) Maybe I ll get to join you next year. xoxo

Christopher - So wosh I was at WPPI with you! Hope it is all that you want!!

Rachael Kidson - Beautiful family photos, Cathy! Hope you're having a wonderful time in Vegas and looking forward to seeing a new blog post on your return!

Sally - Gorgeous family photos. Hope you had an amazing time at Wppi.

Amanda & Cameron’s Wedding

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 11:09pm

Last weekend my family and I travelled to Port Macquarie so I could capture Amanda & Cameron’s Wedding. After 5 years of dating and sharing each other’s lives Cameron and Amanda were married in a beautiful seaside wedding at Lighthouse Beach. The wedding was a beautiful family affair. Serving in the bridal party was Amanda’s sister, Cameron’s brother as well as Cameron’s young daughter – who’s excitement could not be contained. The flowers were put together by Cameron’s aunt who had made a special trip to the Sydney flower markets the day before. One of the most special touches was that Amanda wore her Grandmother’s broach in her hair, a beautiful way to remember and honour her. Almost all of their friends and relatives had travelled from Sydney to the Mid North Coast to celebrate with Amanda and Cameron which shows just how loved this couple are.

This was my first wedding in Port Macquaire and I was really looking forward to exploring a new location. I love to travel and to find new places to shoot, and thankfully most of my weddings for this year have been outside of Sydney which helps keep my creative juices flowing. When I woke up in the morning it was raining, it had poured overnight and I was concerned that we would be totally washed out during the ceremony. Thankfully the sun came out and it turned out to be a gorgeous day, so hot that most of the guests ended up being sunburnt! After the ceremony we spent some time on Lighthouse Beach doing some relaxed portraits and finished our time at the top of a cliff adjacent to the lighthouse. I do love a beach wedding, it’s always so relaxed and makes a nice change from the hustle and bustle of a wedding in the city. It’s just like being on holiday but better

Amanda and Cameron, thank you for asking me to capture your wedding. It was an honour to share your day and I was thrilled that you asked me to travel up from Sydney. Have a fabulous honeymoon xxx

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Posted in Destination Wedding Photographer Australia, Uncategorized, Wedding Photographer Port Macquarie, Weddings

by Cathy

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Michele Dyson - Hey Cathy....found you on the [b] school - LOVE your style and adore how crisp and clean it is:) It's nice to find someone great outside of Canada and the US. SOme of my faves are in Australia, but I don't know of many wedding photogs in your neck of the woods.....my partner Brooke and I will be at [b]ecker's party- I'll be sure to say "hello" if I see you! Have a good flight:)

s h e r r y - EE! They're ADORABLE. Also, the location is FABULOUS. Can I have it in Vancouver please? ;D (The shots by the pool are KILLER).

Rachael Kidson - LOVE the location! The photo where they are running away from the water is my favourite. Really really lovely shots, Cathy! Keep them coming!

Eva - Oooooh, look at that gorgeous light!!! Such stunning shots Cathy!!!

janine kaye - stunning. Love how well you captured their joy and connection..and the location choices are divine!xx

Geoffrey Sinclair - I also love the clean crisp style, I love the photos with the reflections on the beach, really nice.

Vesna - Love these Cathy...especially the wide beach shots, lovely colour. V

Hannah - These are absolutely stunning, Cathy! So super clean and light. Beautiful.

Kerri - My fav shot is the one where the ocean surprises them. Such an honest and fun shot. You do these moments with such skill!

Baby William

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 5:28pm

Several weeks ago I spent the morning with William and his parents for a newborn session. It was one of the hottest days of the year and I can remember being thankful that I was in their home as mine does not have air conditioning. The heat was a blessing in one way though, it meant that little William was content to sleep and didn’t put up too much of a fuss when I removed his clothing.

As luck would have it my dear friend Colin had been travelling in Tasmania and came across a market that sold carved wooden bowls. He called me to ask if I was interested in having one for my newborns and I quickly jumped at the chance. I had been wanting one of these for years, like since I first started shooting babies. Thankfully little William came at just the right moment and I was able to use my latest prop.

I haven’t shot a newborn since this session, as you may be aware I’ve been flat out, like stretched to the limits with wedding work that I’ve had to put newborn sessions on the back burner for a little while. When I look at these images I want to shoot cute squishy little bubbas again, but first I need to catch up and second I would love a space where parents could come to me. I can’t do the travelling thing for newborns anymore, I need to know that I’m shooting in a place that has the right light and enough room to try new things. I want to create dreamy art, not simply happy snaps. This is my dream, and soon I hope to make it a reality. But soon can not come quickly enough!

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Posted in Baby Photographer Sydney, Newborn Photographer Sydney, Newborns

by Cathy

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s h e r r y - Omy, she is gorgeous! :) I love the first shot!

Rachael Kidson - Wow! A baby and a bowl is an amazing combination! Beautiful photos, Cathy. The first one is my favourite - a perfect shot.

Lynne Rogers - You make the photos dreamy now!

Zurina Bryant - Hey Cath - the bowl worked out well! Cute stuff with the bubba. Z

Trevor Brucki - Gorgeous work as per usual!!! It's too bad we won't see more newborn images on your blog.....you have a great gift for that kind of shooting!

KATHRYN SHARPE - SEEING LITTLE WILL HOLLAND IN THE BARK BOWL MADE GOOSE BUMPS. HOW PERFECT IS WILL AND BEING THE DAUGHTER OF A FLORIST SO APPROPRIATE. FANTASTIC CATHY AND SUPERB WILL. KATHRYN SHARPE

Christine Pobke - awwwww so precious!!! :) baby in a bowl, baby in a bowl! :) love it.

oneshotbeyond - he has like the perfect amount of hair!!!

Kerri - Please shoot more babies. You do it so well, and they looks so lovely, you just want to eat them up!

Practical Parenting

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 3:16pm

While we were on holidays in Queensland I spotted the latest cover of Practical Parenting on the shelves. I always do a double take when I see one of my photos starring back from me at the supermarket checkout because I totally forget that they are out there! Lame, I know. So when I saw this on the shelves I remembered that I didn’t have a copy of it yet nor had I blogged it, so without further adieu here is the March issue of PP

practical parenting cover march 2010

I can’t wait to see what one they select for next month, but as I’ll be in Vegas I’ll have to hang tight and wait and see which adorable baby they choose!

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by Cathy

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Kerri - cute little bubba! love it!

Amanda & Cameron – In Love Session

Friday, February 26, 2010 at 5:16pm

This lovely couple are getting married in a gorgeous beach location tomorrow in Port Macquarie. We met just before I went away to Queensland to do their ‘In Love Session’ (notice the new name? Spiffy, yes?) We tried to do this session several times, but between Amanda’s work and the huge amount of rain we had over summer it was difficult. Thankfully we were able to schedule a time a few weeks ago and we were blessed with gorgeous weather and light.

Anyway, as I’m travelling tonight for Port Macquarie I thought it was important that I put a few of these photos up! Talk about cutting it fine! As an added bonus, I get to see my family once more before I head off to the US next week. I love shooting in Port Macquaire for that exact reason

Amanda, I’ll see you bright eyed and bushy tailed tomorrow, I can’t wait!

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Posted in In Love Sessions

by Cathy

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janine kaye - gorgeous! have fun in Port macquarie! xxxxxx

Rachael Kidson - Beautiful and very natural photos, Cathy! I love the 5th photo where Amanda is laughing. The lighting is beautiful. Have fun at the Wedding in Port Maq!

{15:51} photography - Mmmm...I feel all nice and warm just looking at them :)

ohana photographers - the shot on the dock is killer!!!

oneshotbeyond - lovin the one with the water in it...

Christine Pobke - Gorgeous session, pretty lady! :) Beautiful couple too! :) xxo

ajira - Spiffy new name indeed. What a delightful sesh! Such a sweet couple, and even sweeter light!

Paige Elizabeth - LOVE them!! The third picture is TOO cute!!! Just captures their personalities!!

Shell - Such a natural easy feel to the photos. Lovely.

Welcome!

A Vegas Sneak Peek

I’m leaving on a Jet Plane……..

Amanda & Cameron’s Wedding

Baby William

Practical Parenting

Amanda & Cameron – In Love Session