Adelaide Photographer – Sweet Chilli Philly Photography

One thing I love about photographing little girls is the chance to dress them up and make them all girly, having boys of my own I don’t get this chance to do it to my own ( I think they may look a little strange if I dressed them up in a little dresses} but that’s another love of the job is getting that chance with other parents little girls and today’s little star was no exemption!

Chelsea was such a little cutie with the most adorable grin and I just loved all the clothes that Alana brought for the session as well as my own pettiskirt prop…doesn’t she just wear them all so well!

Alana, thanks so much for the pleasure of photographing your gorgeous little girl and I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

Today I had the pleasure of photographing the lovely Raquel, Veli and their gorgeous children Alana, Emily (10 year old twins), 8 year old Amy and very cute little Vesna who is one. It’s great when you get a session that runs so smoothly and this one was no exception, the kids did so well even deciding on which location to use next!

Thanks so much for today Raquel and Veli, it was lovely to spend the morning with you and meet your gorgeous family! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek and I will be in touch soon!

Today was a session the cutest little mite, 11 month old Lincoln. Although also very much on the move and as challenging as this session was Lincoln put on his little charm and played it up for the camera. He also had this funny tongue sticking out thing happening which just had me in giggles.

Anyway Tess I hope you enjoy your sneak peek of your little man and I will be in touch soon with your gallery.

Today’s second session was with 13 day old Charli. Honestly she was a dream to work with and barely opened an eye during the whole session with her…Oh if only every newborn session I had was as sleepy as this!

Amber, I hope you enjoy your sneak peek and I will be in touch with you soon!

I love the expression in this one

There is on thing that I love about photography and looking at the photos afterwards and thats the eyes, the saying that the eyes are the mirrors to the soul comes to mind when I look at my subjects eyes and see the light sparkling in them. There is nothing better than seeing  you captured in their eyes as they watch you or their mind so far away makes you wonder what they are thinking.

The photo below is my favourite for this week and it really has been a firm favourite of mine (so much so that I have it framed and up on my wall). This was taken of Ethan when he was just under 12 months old and it it certainly a photograph that leaves me breathless everytime I look at it.

Also don’t forget that there is only two weeks left for your chance to win a free photography sitting or a $20 gift card so make sure to get your entry in by August 21st by 12 noon! Please see COMPETITION to see all the details.

Yes it’s that time again…it’s Friday! Apart from having my favourite photo of the day for you I also have an awesome competition for you to enter! So you have from now until the 28th of August to email me at ssmoke@adam.com.au with your favourite photo and I also want you to tell me in 25 words or less why it’s your favourite. First prize will receive a complimentary session with me or may choose a package with $100 off! How awesome is that! Second prize will receive a $20 gift voucher from Coles Myer and 10% off my session fees/packages and third prize will receive 10% off my session fees packages!

Entries must reside in Adelaide, South Australia and have only 12 months to use their prizes (Coles Myer voucher may be different).  Winners will be notified by email and both photo and entry will be displayed on my blog.

Anyway to finish off here is my favourite for today. One of my most favourite sessions is newborns and as challenging as it is I just love to photograph them, all that newness to the world and that baby smell is just divine!

Yesterday Tristan left to go with his Nanna and Poppa to go caravanning so while he was off having fun one on one time with his grandparents Stephen and I decided to take Ethan for some one on one down at the park this morning. Was a great opportunity for Ethan to try out his new hand made (not by me) bright red hat and scarf. Doesn’t he just look warm and snuggly!

And just one of Ethan and his Dad having some fun!

Todays photo was quite a challenge, this session is from back in January and because I had so many favourites from this session I found it really hard to choose just one favourite! Of course this one has been one of my main favourites for a long time.  There is just something about a baby bump, carrying that little miracle inside called a human being…

Also don’t forget to keep an eye out for a compeition next week so have those favourite photos ready!

Yesterday morning  when we were outside enjoying the last day outside before the rain was about to come back  the boys came across a Caterpillar. The were fasinated by it and spent a good half an hour having turns with the Caterpillar lol It was great just to see their wonderment at such a small creature so of course I couldn’t resit taking photos of such a sweet thing as their wonderment at such a small slice of life.

Okay so I have decided that every Friday that I am going to go through all my past sessions and choose one favourite photo to show here.  I thought it would keep regular posts ongoing on here and you get to see some more of my past work! So I hope you enjoy Favourite Photo Friday

So todays photo is from about 12 months ago, wow has it really been that long! This was a big fave of mine…I mean just look at those big deep blue eyes! Isn’t he gorgeous!

In about two weeks I will be holding a competition of what your personal favourite photo is and someone will be lucky enough to receive a complimentary photo session, so keep an eye out in the coming weeks!