I mentioned in my post yesterday about some projects I have going…

Projects? What projects?!

Well, the big news is that I cant tell you - not yet anyway!

Sorry!

I promise it will all be revealed soon, and it will be worth the wait!

I have been working on a new business project for a number of years now, letting it slowly settle into what it wishes to become. Travelling has helped me reinvigorate my passion for photography and this is an extension of that.

Soon - I promise! If you want to be sure to be the first to hear about it, why dont you subscribe to my blog? I can highly recommend Google Reader.

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What I CAN tell you however is that I am going to be running some beginners photography workshops!

They are perfect for anyone who wants to know the basics of how to make interesting photographs, and its open to everyone with a camera - no matter what type of camera that is!

I passionately believe that photography is for everyone, and this is a chance to share what I know.

I wont lie - I am a little scared. Whilst Ive run photography workshops before, it was for people younger than me, and I was asked to do it. This time though, its me asking if anyone wants to learn from me.

Hopefully somebody will turn up!

Further details to follow, so be sure to keep an eye on this blog! Alternatively, if you want to be kept informed, send me an email and I shall put you on my mailing list.

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One more important subject I need to broach is that I shall no longer be photographing weddings.

Sorry to my wonderful would-be clients - I still receive enquiries - but it is something which I have thought long and hard about, and it doesnt fit into my business plan anymore.

I thoroughly enjoyed being part of the wedding days I have photographed previously, and I was very honoured to attend. It is no reflection on my previous clients.

Merely, its just no longer for me.

I am concentrating more on small business commissions, and corporate work.

Also, of course, is my big top-secret project, which I alluded to in my previous post, which will hopefully be my new direction.

Stay tuned!

For now, here is another image which I took when I was travelling. To see more, head over to Maiden Meanderings.

After quite a long time away, Im back! I have not only been away from this blog, but I have been away from my business and have only just recently returned back from an 6 months overseas trip.

Ive been gallavanting around the world, enjoying my freedom and my health.

For those of you who are unaware, since 2006 I have had cancer 4 times, and in April 2009 I had a bone marrow transplant (donation by my brother R which was very fortunate). I had a scan and yesterday received the fantastic news that I have NO cancer in me AT ALL!!

YAAAAYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!

I knew it was going to be ok, but its always nice to have official confirmation!

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So, where have I been?

Well, my travels took me to the UK and Ireland, where I quickly and easily fell in love with Scotland. How much I love that place, I cannot begin to describe! I was in the UK with a working holiday visa and when I FINALLY received a job interview (for the job description of serving tea to the Queen no less!), I decided I didnt really want to live in the UK, and I journeyed home via America.

I love New York City! Just love it! So very much going back there soon!

And now Im home. I have circumnavigated the globe once, and been on my first ever overseas adventure, I went by myself and I was away for 6 months. Not bad!

I did take lots and lots of photos and I did blog them - rather slackly, but I was having way too much fun and missing regular internet connections.

You can see my travel photos over at my travel blog: Maiden Meanderings

I will be updating it, since I am woefully behind, but please be patient with me.
Not only am I updating that site, but I am doing this business site as well, and working on a number of projects!

Let me leave you with a sample of what you can find over at Maiden Meanderings:

Hello my friends and readers.

Its been a while since I last wrote on here, and lots and lots of things have happened - most of them not really photography related. My camera has been having a rest for a long while. The main thing is that I am alive!

Due to some extenuating circumstances I have decided to not continue my photography business for the near future. This means I wont be able to take on any weddings or other commissions, even if they are in a years plus time, since I dont really know where in my life I will be at that point.

I am still contactable via email, if you have any questions, or would like referrals to other photographers. Im more than happy to help.

Thanks to everyone who has been dropping by, and sending me emails. I greatly appreciate it.

I will hopefully see you all again soon, once things pick up.

-e-
xox

(and to show that Im still a photographer, just not selling my work right now, here is a pic I took during my birthday-present-hot-air ballooning last Saturday)

On Saturday I attended the gorgeous wedding of Karolina & Rohan. Karolina looked amazing in her gorgeous dress, and Rohan didnt look quiiiite so nervous after the ceremony Unfortunately the photos got a little rained out, so obviously the water shots just werent meant to be. Thankfully though, our state parliament provided a grand backdrop for some images, and then Karolina & Rohan had a walk amongst the trees at Kings Park, and the light was just fabulous!

And luckily for the reception, the weather cleared up and was just lovely for the outdoors afternoon tea reception, which I thought was a fantastic idea! And the donut wedding stack was very tempting!

There are LOTS of details from this wedding, because Karolina has the same obsession with them as I do!

Have a fantastic honeymoon guys, and I shall see you when you get back!

Luv,
-e-
xox
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To start off the photo shoot, some champers was in order - until the bottle was corked!!! Never fear, there were another 2 bottles

Too cool for school boys!







Karolina was just stunning!


Yuuuuuuummm!!!!!!

There was no mistaking on Saturday that summer is definately on its way, if not here already. We had a spectacular day, nice and sunny, but without being too hot - a nice slight breeze to keep it cool, and lots of fluffy clouds to liven up the sky.

It was also the perfect day for Michelle & CJ to get married. The bridesmaids hot pink dresses contrasted brilliantly with the perfect blue sky, and Michelle’s dress was fabulous in the wind!! Michelle looked just stunning, and CJ looked very handsome in his suit and with his beard and moustache (he was clean cut last time I saw him!).

Thankyou for the fabulous day guys, we had great fun! I hope you enjoy your honeymoon, and I will be in contact soon.

Luv,
-e-
xox
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Back in February, when I first met Clare & Russell, I put in my order for the weather for their wedding day - 21*C and partly cloudy. I do believe that on Saturday, thats what the forecast was! Yay!! It did get a little warmer, but the day was wonderful.

Clare looked gorgeous, Russ was very spunky, as were the entire bridal party. I had great fun, and the bridal party were very willing to do everything I asked, and helped by adding their own particular flavour to the event

The ceremony was held at the Cottesloe Civic Center, which provided some of the backdrop for some photos, before we headed down to Cottesloe Beach, which was lovely and quiet since it was a Friday! Then off to a new favourite spot along Mounts Bay Road, before leaving the bridal party who arrived at their Swan Brewery reception via boat - singing all the way!

Thanks for a wonderful day Clare & Russell, I shall see you soon.

Luv,
-e-
xox
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Thanks to my 2nd shooter Christina for grabbing this shot of the shoes!


Another shot of Christina’s - the girls all had these fabulous customised hot pink dressing gowns!

As well as matching thongs






I loved these rings!














We were wondering where the page boy was when Clare was lifted up on the surf ski - and I found him.




Clare & Russ arriving at the reception.

Normally after a wedding, I go home, count my memory cards for the tenth time, put my batteries on charge, have a long shower or bath, and chill out before crashing into bed for a really long sleep.

However, on Saturday, after Aimee & Brad’s wedding, I couldnt do this, as the Screwtop Detonators were in town, for their CD launch at the Rosemount Hotel, and I HAD to go! Ive known these boys for a long long time, we all went to school together - especially Mitch (the bass guitarist) who Ive spent many art classes with since we were 13. Thats 12yrs now! wow - half our lives.. thats a looong time.

Anyway! These guys have been living in Melbourne, gigging it up, working on their music, and they came home to launch their CD, and I had to go since Ive missed a lot of their Perth gigs this year.

And of course I took my camera - so here are some shots.

Great job guys! I thoroughly enjoyed myself, and didnt get too deafened (my own fault for standing so close to the speakers anyway - its never a good sign when youre so close you can feel the beat physically pushing you away hehehe)

Enjoy!

Luv,
-e-
xox
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And a shot that shows all four of them.

Clare & Russell live in the Pilbara, very near where I grew up, and their wedding is this Friday in Perth - another day that I am greatly looking forward to - so we caught up yesterday for their pre-wedding shoot. These guys are so much fun, and very willing to do pretty much anything, so Im sure we are going to have some fantastic fun on Friday - keep an eye out for those shots!

Just a few sneak peeks from yesterdays shoot - the gallery will be up by tomorrow night, sorry guys.

See you Friday!

Luv,

-e-
xox

Saturday shone bright and clear, and so did the smiles on Aimee & Brad’s faces. Despite nerves, these two couldnt keep the smiles off their faces once Aimee turned the corner to face her future husband waiting at the top of the aisle.

The bridal party looked amazing, and I had great fun with all my details and some great locations. I cant think of how to describe how much fun I had at this wedding, and how amazing everything was - otherwise Im going to sound like Im really gushing - and I am, I cant help it.

Congratulations Aimee & Brad!! I look forward to seeing you again soon Have a great honeymoon and holiday.

Luv,
-e-
xox

I just wanted to let everyone know that tomorrow (Friday 31st October 08) is National Bandanna Day - CanTeen’s biggest annual fundraising event.

For those who dont know what CanTeen do, here is a quick exerpt from their website:

CanTeen - The Australian Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer, is the national support organisation for young people (aged 12-24) living with cancer.

Their Mission: CanTeen’s mission is to support, develop and empower young people living with cancer.

As Ive been a member for a few years I know the fantastic work and support this organisation provides for its members, and I really urge you all head out and buy a bandanna, badge or pen to show your support.

If youre in Perth, come down to Forrest Chase and see me! I will be the one with the camera

Oh and if you need help learning how to tie a bandanna, you let me know

And just because a post isnt as interesting without pictures, here are some detail shots from last year!





And me decked out!