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Welcome!

Hello and welcome to the new and improved blog!  My name is Cathy Crawley and I am a Natural Light Photographer based in Sydney Australia.  I absolutely love capturing memories for my clients that I know will last a lifetime and be treasured for generations to come.  It is a thrill and an honour to be invited into the lives of so many wonderful people, I couldn't think of a better job!

This blog is where I post my recent work and also talk about my friends, family and loves.  If you would like to chat with me about a Photographic Session or about your Wedding call me on 0418803869.

Thank you for stopping by!



All images are protected under Australian Copyright Laws, it is illegal to copy, print or reproduce without permission.

My Baby Girl!

Ok, so she’s not a baby anymore, but she will always be my baby girl! A few days ago whilst driving around Sydney looking for furniture for  my new Ordering Room I noticed these gorgeous Pear Trees full of Autumn colours. As most of the Autumn leaves are gone now and I was busy with Weddings and Newborns during Autumn I didn’t get a family to shoot with my favourite seasonal colours this year. But, when I saw these trees still with their leaves on I immediately thought to myself that I had to get my girl in front of these trees!  Cassandra doesn’t like it when I want to take her photo, but with a little bribery and the offer of wearing my never before worn boots and my clothes she was easily swayed ;)  Bribery works a treat on kids of all ages! 

I am so glad we did this shoot, now I will have a gorgeous photo of Cass to enlarge and frame beside the photo of Ben that I took last Autumn!  Perfect!  Now, to decide which photo to enlarge………

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Rita - These are stunning!!! My pick would be number one for the wall. It's all about the red umbrella. The colours are glorious! Let us know what you end up going with. :)

Flo Jo - Wow Cathy, beautiful shots of Miss Cassy, my favourite is the left hand side one on the second row of doubles. Sending heaps of love.

natt - nice shoot, i just love the colours!!

Emily Mason - These are beautiful Cathy! Gorgeous colors and LOVE the parasol!

Brandi - She is gorgeous! What a doll. I love the colors here as well, scrumptious.

oneshotbeyond - beautiful shots here! Neat fall setting too!!!

Emily Faulknor - Oh Cathy, your daughter is so beautiful just like her mother. I LOVE the fall colors.

Jennifer Berry - did you have children when you were 12 years old. she's gorgeous. your gorgeous. these are gorgeous.

Amber Dawn - Oh my gosh! She's so beautiful Cath! Okay...my favs: second one down with the umbrella....and the last one on the left. You NEED to put these up on the wall. You are so awesome...at taking pretty pictures...and for making beautiful babies! Well done friend! :)

Daliah - You have chosen a wonderful place for your shoot. And your daughter is so beautiful. It is really really nice! Are there any news of your sun? Is he back home? All the best from Germany.

Andrew Follan - I like the first as well... she looks cheeky in that one. Great job. It is fun shooting your own kids for a change :)

Thao Tran - I love autumn colors. Great pics and great way to bribe your daughter. LOL.

Kirstin - Don't know why she dosen't like getting photographed she is stunning. You look way too young to have a daughter her age. Good luck picking one i think a photoboard is in order :)

ohana photographers - david & kimi - first off the colors are incredible! big surprise, you rock. nuff said. secondly before i had a chance to read i said wow, this girl looks like cathy, i thought to myself, are all aussie gals beautiful and look like cathy? any way before i go on and sound even more idiotic, i will just say. she is absolutely gorgeous just like her mama and these images are unreal!

lyndsay - WOW-she is so beuatiful! i love that tree too. :)

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Erika McCauley - Oh my gosh - these are gorgeous!! The color is unreal!

Melissa Koehler - These are all just beautiful Cath. Cass looks so beautiful, just like her mama :) I love the bright colors. They are all so pretty but I really love the first one a lot!! xo

Bri - Gorgeous girl and awesome boots! :)

Bella Taylor - Wow Cathy these are just gorgeous I love the colours sooooo yummy, and isn't Cass a stunner! Just like her mum. Love those boots too I really need to get me a new pair I think... XO

ricki ford - VERY NICE! I am loving the colors!

Lauri - Oh she's so beautiful Cathy!! She does look JUST like you!! The colors are perfection. I think my fav is the very last one on the right. Too cute!! :-)

cindy - what a gorgeous girl! So hip, so cute, so trendy.... WOW! Love the background. So glad you caught this precious memory of that little girl! (O:

Chloe Newborn

Little Miss Chloe was an absolute delight to photograph. She was happy, content and sleepy, just the way I like my Newborns to be at a session!  Here are a few of my favourites of her first photo shoot:

I couldn’t decide which one of these I liked best, so I decided to post both ;)

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I don’t know why, but I hadn’t used this blanket for over a year but I’m glad I finally pulled it out again!

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Christopher - So cute. You could squeeze her all day!

janine kaye - gorgeous. love your blankie!!

Amber Dawn - Oh, she's precious! Love them...love the blanket. :)

Andrew Follan - What a well behaved baby :)

Kirstin - Wow Cathy just stunning, you must pull that blanket out more often it looks great :)

Ava - Newborn

A few days ago I met with Ava, her beautiful parents and her Grandmother for her first photo shoot.  This little girl has the most adorable lips, every now and then she’d pout them and I’d go “awwwww”.  She was adorable.  Here is the sneak peak for her Mum and Dad.

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emily mason - These are beautiful Cathy!

Jennifer Berry - almost makes me want to have one. ha. Full of beauty, as always.

Lauri - Ugh, that first one is unbelievable! Sooo sweet. Love these :-)

Deyla Huss - Sooooooooooo Sweet!!! Love that last one, the colors are amazing! Great job girl!

Kirstin - Love the perfect lips, Great work

Missing

This is a difficult post for me to make, I have been weighing up if it was a post that I needed to put up, as this blog is primarily a light hearted photography blog and I don’t like to mix business and personal.  However, I feel that it is necessary for my clients and my friends to understand that I am going through a very difficult time at the moment.  

A week and a half ago my son James went missing, he did some silly things and when he realised I knew about them he decided not to come home.  This has been a very hard thing to live through as all I want to know is that he is safe and well, and I want him to know that no matter what he did he is loved and welcome home without judgement.  I have had a lot of sleepless nights and days filled with frantic phone calls, near sightings and I have spent countless hours driving around looking for him after following a lead.  For those who have children I am sure you understand the gut wrenching situation I am now in.  I have a hole in my heart that is aching and I feel helpless.

In addition to this my Father has been battling Cancer for the last 6 months and has had a number of strokes recently, it is a constant worry for me and I feel guilty that I don’t get to see him as much as I would like to now that my family live so far away. 

While I have felt it necessary to keep my commitments to my clients, especially newborn clients who can’t get a do-over, I am struggling.  It may take a little longer to answer emails, get orders out or edit files, and for  that I do apologise.  I want my clients to know that I am still working and I will continue to do so, as life must go on.

Thank you for your understanding.  

Cathy xxx

shannon lott - Oh my gosh Cathy. My heart is with you. I wish so badly for your son to come back home soon and sending positive thoughts for your father. Please take care of yourself too. You poor thing.

Dale - Cathy! I definitely will pray for you and your family! Hopefully James will read this and know that nothing can conquer a mother's love and that forgiveness is easy. You're 100 percent correct that you need to concentrate on your family right now. And if there's anything I can do, please please please let me know! With much love, Dale

Elma - Oh Cathy - reading this tonight (here in Canada) - well it just upsets me. I'm so sorry to hear about this. I'll pray for you Cathy and for your son, father and family. I know this is a lot to have on ones plate. Stay positive and please keep us posted. (((big hug)))

Brandi - Cathy!! I am so sorry to hear about both things. I hope that you get news from James soon, or that he comes home! I am sending lots of love to you right now. -Brandi

Sam Pearce - omgoodness Cathy! I had no idea about this :( I'm so sorry! What a terrible time for you. I hope your son makes contact soon :( and as I've said to you before, I'm wishing your Dad much strength in his battle. Many hugs to you! Life is never a smooth path is it. xx

Melissa McClure - Wish I could be there to give you a big hug. I know I am far away, but please let me know if there is anything I can do. Thinking about you...xoox

Jennifer Berry - oh cathy. you are so incredible. over the past few weeks, you've done nothing but support my husband and our battle with cancer. you briefly mentioned your father, but not a word about your son. I'm blown away about how you've kept yourself together. I had to stop shooting for a bit. I couldn't handle the emotion involved in photography. I don't know how you've been doing. You are a beautiful selfless woman. I wish there was something i could do to help. You are in my thoughts and if there is anything i can do... As in any situation, I'm sure the not knowing is the worst part. I'm thinking positive things for you, your husband, your other child, your son, your father and all your family. Much Much LOVE!

Lauri - Oh Cathy, I am so sorry to hear this. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and if you need ANYTHING at all, please do let me know. All my love and big big hugs!

oneshotbeyond - so sorry to hear about all that you are going though. The emotional strain of everything must be overwhelming for you. You will push through with the help of those around you.

Sally - I don't know you but I am so sorry to you and your family and thinking of you during this emotional time - I hope your son comes home after seeing your message as I just can't imagine the hurt and pain you are going through not knowing where he is. I hope you see him very very soon.

chris + allie - so many things we'd like to say to you, but just know that we are praying for your family during this time. we're sending all our love and hugs your way!!

Cathy - Thanks to each and every one of you for your kind words and heartfelt wishes, it means a lot to me right now. It's nice to know that people care :)

Nhi - Cathy, I will keep you and your family in thoughts and prayers. Sending you lots of hugs and peaceful thoughts.

Kym - Praying for you and your family Cathy...especially for James's safety

Thao - Hey Cathy, ever since I have known you, you have always had a smile on your face that makes people around you smile, so it is so sad to hear that you are going through this. I have you and your family in my thoughts right now. I know this is really a difficult time in your life, but you know with all the comments that you have received, we are all here for you, so don't feel like you are alone in this. Be strong for both your dad and your son. I know I am here in the States, but if I can help out in any way, please let me know. Please take care.

Cathy and David - Oh Cathy!!! We'll be praying for you!!! :( I wish we could fly on down to Australia right now and help you search!!

Courtney Craver - O wow... I have been so far behind on my google reader and just got to your post. I am so sorry for all that you are going through! Please know that we are praying for you.. I cannot imagine how you are feeling. Having kids.. I can kind of imagine.. I can't even go there in my mind. We will definitely be praying for you daily until he comes home.

Daliah - Cathy, I do hope for you that your son is well and will come home again to you. I will send you all my hopes and I will pray for your family. Everything will turn to good times. It is a horroble what happend for every mother. I have also a little girl. I will send you my virtuell power a little smile for good times... All the best for you from Daliah, Germany

Yada G - Cathy, I really, really hope that your son is safe and go home very soon! Sending you lots of hope and wishing you the best!

Graeme Sharkey - I hope, by now your son has returned, as I am a bit late in reading your post. If not, I hope you can stay positive and I pray that he returns home soon. I have four kids of my own and cannot imagine the emptiness you feel, not knowing where he is.

Lisa Whalen - I'm sitting here with my mouth hanging open and the most stunned expression on my face, I am sure - but once the shock wears off I'll be wishing with all my might that your son will come back home SOON. And PLEASE don't feel guilty - treat yourself well; it's more important now than ever.

Melissa Koehler - Oh Cath- I am sending you hugs and love I am so sorry to hear this!! xoxoxo

Elizabeth - I got chills reading your post, I am praying for you and the safe return of your son. Have faith.

Cindy - Oh my dearest Cathy - My heart aches for the turmoil you are going through. Please know that I am praying for you and your family. God bless you and I hope that you're son is found soon.

Amanda Ayling - I am so sorry to hear you are going through such a rough time at the moment. I hope things start to look up for you soon.

Rebecca - I'll be praying for you, James, and your whole family. Please please let me know if there's anything at all I can do to help you out.

Emily Faulknor - Oh Cathy, I am so sorry! What is the latest update?

Christina - You are very much in my prayers. Please let me know if there is anything a fellow photographer from Portland can do for you...Keep the faith.

Cathy - I just want to thank each and every one of you who have sent me emails or left comments on the blog expressing you love and desire to help in some way, it honestly has been overwhelming and spirit lifting. Thank you so much! I still have no news, but I am hopeful that sometime soon I will :)

The adorable Miss Helena!

Yesterday I went out with Helena and her Mum to get some gorgeous portraits of this sweet 2 year old in my famous blue skirt and not so new, but never worn before, gum boots. We weren’t sure how Miss Helena was going to go but I have to say that I am in love with the photos I got of her, she is so adorable, and those piercing blue eyes of hers match beautifully with my skirt! It’s little girls like her that make me so darn clucky for another little girl of my own! *sigh*
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Little Miss Serious…….

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and my favourite photo of the day, little Miss Cheeky!

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oneshotbeyond - very cute little girl.

gina - yummy, cute!

Lauri - Ugh, these are adorable! The colors are fabulous!! Her mom must be thrilled to pieces with these. :-)

Amber Dawn - That last shot is absolutely adorable! I love her cheeky grin! :)

Brianna Phelan - Oh dear goodness these are freaking adorable!!!

Christopher - Can she be any cutter??

Cathy (and David) - That skirt is so adorable on her!! That last one is my fave. :)

Cindy - the last one is my favorite too! Adorable!

ohana photographers - david & kimi - holy lady bug boots!!! so stinkin cute!!!! oh how you rock these kidlets!!

Melissa Koehler - I LOVE these!! What a beautiful little girl. You are SO good!

shannon lott - I have to say the ones on the bench are just perfect. Love those. I want that skirt!

Bella Taylor - So Gorgeous, Helena's pettiskirt matches her eyes, perfect choice in colour.

Michelle, Mark, Jake and Jessica

Yesterday afternoon I headed out to do a family session for Michelle and Mark and their beautiful children Jake and Jessica.  We were supposed to do this session 2 weeks ago but the rain that was keeping Sydney flooded got in our way so we needed to reschedule.  As luck would have it yesterday was a glorious winter’s day with the most magical afternoon light, perfect for a family session, only  made even more perfect by the fact that yesterday was Michelle’s birthday!  I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than to capture some new family portraits that they will treasure forever!  

Michelle and Mark, it was lovely to meet you and your adorable kiddos, enjoy the sneak peek!

 

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Maria Snider - These are beyond beautiful!!!! LOVE the chair!

ohana photographers - david & kimi - ooops you did it again..... ;)

janine kaye - gorgeous! such a spunky family..love the light and location too!

Erika McCauley - These are beautiful Cathy! What an adorable family!!

ricki ford - WOW! These are great! you got to love that dress!

Emily Faulknor - Oh Cathy, the ones of the brother and sister together and dad and son are just amazing. Well, of course they ALL are amazing, but those ones really stood out to me. I love all the warm light and expressions. Lovely!

Stephanie Tracy - Beautiful pictures! I love all of the colors and gorgeous lighting...nice work!

Christopher - Wow, the two of them siting in the grass is just fantastic. talk about a wall piece.

Cindy - Beautiful children! Love these!

Maya Laurent - These are so darling Cathy!!!

Sam Pearce - what a gorgeous family, beautiful work Cathy! :)

Melissa Koehler - Cathy, girl these are so adorable. I love the sunflare! WOW, they must love all of these!

shannon lott - Wow. What a great looking family and you got some gorgeous photos for them. Aah, that skirt. Looks equally adorable on an itty bitty baby! Great job.