Glam shots
I just started to collaborate with a make up artist, Jessica Peris, on a series of beauty shots for her portfolio. I must admit that as a photographer who loves fashion it’s always challenging when you have to create the concept and the shots that you really want especially when working with different lighting, different models and make up . Sometimes it is difficult to get what I have in my mind into the perfect shot. But thankfully it seems that Jess understands me well, here Jess and I tried to create different glam looks. I am so pleased with the make up she did for these shots. Natural yet glamourous. Check out some of her work at www.jessicaperis.com.
Antonia Upritchards
Two tiny feet, That wave in the air... Two tiny hands, That tug at your hair.. And an adorable little face, A bundle of joy to love & embrace ~ Unknown
One fine day …
Mick, Mita and Ollie Penders;
Eloise
Oh dear … the weather in Canberra has been so unpredictable recently. Over the summer this year we seem to have seen less sun. Heavy rain and thunder storms seem to be the order of the day and a few weeks ago we woke up and it was freezing cold! Where has summer gone? From the first day of summer we had already put out our garden furniture so that we could have breakfast or dinner outside, but so far it has not happened as the weather has been to cool or it has been raining. But we were lucky yesterday, we still had the time to finish these outdoor shots before a heavy rain fell (some of the photos here were taken with the dark clouds as background). I am so glad that we made the shoot though, even if it was a short session. Here the photos of Eloise Willis that I took yesterday.
Sweet little girl
Dear Alana,
When I saw those beautiful eyes and your cute smile I couldn’t resist grabbing my camera and taking a few shots. You are very funny and also you are a good friend for Camille. I know you like singing and acting like drama queen (that was what your mom told me). I guess all girls your age are like that! And perhaps why you get on so well with Camille. Anyway, here’s a shot of that beautiful smile that I really love.
Three little fellows
When I look at these photographs, they changed my mind about Ballet which I had thought of as appealing mostly to girls. Toby has corrected that! I love the way he posed in these photographs. And, as you can see Grace also looks adorable. At the end of the shoot, I took a few shots when the three little fellows were playing and dancing (my daughter was there too) . They had a good time together. Here are a few of the photos I took.
Happy birthday, sweetheart!
I sometimes could not believe my baby girl is turning 11 this year. No matter how old she is, to us she will always be our little girl who brings the happiness, proudness and bundle of joy for us. Happy birthday sweetheart!!!
Christmas lunch
This was the second year our family was invited to Christmas lunch at the De Schutters’s home. Just like last year Ayu, the hostess, surprised us by creating something really special. This year she prepared Spanish dishes and served a refreshing sangria (unfortunately that was finished before I took these photos). The day was so special as friends have become “family” over the years and we all really enjoy celebrating together. Aren’t the holidays the best time for sharing with your nearest and dearest? Merry Christmas everyone.
Sneak peek of batik fashion shoot
I’d like to share some photographs that were taken during a fashion shoot in Jakarta for a book on batik. The book tells the history of traditional batik which has been able to maintain its popularity through the years and up to the present day. As yet I can’t give you the title of the book as it is still in the process of publication and its title has not been decided. But having the opportunity to get involved in the project and working together with two other photographer friends was a really great experience.
Melbourne
I recently visited Melbourne to attend L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Week with my girl friend. Whether you go for a long or short trip it seems that Melbourne has so much to offer. We took an early flight from Canberra so that we would have time to explore around the city and window shop (of course!). I agree with those that choose Melbourne as their favourite destination. For me, it was impossible not to fall in love with the place. For someone like me who likes taking photograph, it is difficult to stop shooting everywhere as there are so many interesting buildings, and so many great restaurants! My girl friend and I had a nice brekkie in Little Collins Street which reminded me of Paris with its little cafes and shops. When I go to places like Melbourne, New York or Paris, I prefer to walk or use public transport. In Melbourne the public transport is convenient for tourists and you can even rent a bike. Last but not least, of course I can’t forget to mention that we attended Melbourne fashion week – it was the best experience. I had the opportunity to see the collections of some Australian designers such as Carla Zampatti (my fav designer) – her collection is always classic and chic.
Ancora Foundation
I was so pleased to get the opportunity to work with Ancora Foundation last year in Jakarta and to provide them with exclusive photos for their 2012 calendar and brochure. It was such a great experience visiting and photographing a different side of Jakarta. It really opened my eyes and caused me to recognise that so many young kids in Indonesia are still in need of a good education. I was so pleased to see that the Ancora Foundation’s Sekolah Rakyat Program is showing that there are ways to address this problem for Jakarta’s disadvantaged children. (Take a look at www.Ancorafoundation.com) Special thanks to Anne Luntungan (www.Anneluntungan.com) who helped me on this project.
Love – MCP Project 12 (2/12)
Love at the first sight. Love (2/12)
For someone like me who is addicted to shoes, especially when I look at shoes like these, oh … I can’t resist buying! They’re so elegant, they look sexy, but to be honest wearing them is rather painful. So for that reason these shoes are only worn when I know I’ll be mostly sitting down. I could never wear these for a long walk along Madison Ave, like Carrie Bradshaw does in “Sex and the City”. It would kill me!!! Although they’re painful to wear I do love them and would never let them go. These shoes have been in my wardrobe for years waiting to be worn again (but I don’t know when …).
Friendship
“True friendship isn’t about being there when it’s convenient; its about being there when it’s not” – unknown.
I am not going to write about how great our holiday was this time, but definitely it was a relaxing week staying at a lovely beach house that belongs to a great friend, Joanne (check her property at www.stayz.com.au/23466). Thanks to her for letting us stay at her place. We enjoyed every day exploring the area. In fact, there are some lovely beaches there that we had not yet been to. But the main reason to write this time is about the friendship that my daughter has with her best friend, Pearl, whom she known for three years (since we first moved to Australia, I guess). I like to watch Camille and Pearl when they are together, they are just like sisters (Pearl is an only child too). They do have disagreements sometimes but I always know they can solve their problems without me or my husband getting involved. When they make mistakes (and its often my daughter who is upto silly things) Pearl is always there for her. They both take responsibility without blaming each other. I love seeing my daughter when Pearl is around, as she always seems more relaxed as they laugh a lot, although sometimes they get carried away 
. Once when we were at the car on the way home from the beach, my husband asked Pearl would she be acting the same way that she does when she is with other friends. She said she would never let other friend see her dark side. We all laughed so much. For Camille Pearl is someone that is always fun to be with. She really likes doing silly things with her and they are always comfortable with each other. I hope this friendship lasts forever or at least until they get older as good friends are always hard to find – but once you’ve found one, to keep them is a blessing.
