KELLIE: a few thoughts....

Well, I am about to have a very well earnt bit of time off. This is a really great time for me to reflect on how far my dreams of my own studio have come along over the last 12-18 months.

I am still truly amazed on a daily basis, how fortunate I am to be able to work in this industry, that I actually love to work in, and more than anything, the people I meet and friendships I form is quite amazing! I love that as a photographer, you really are inside peoples most precious moments... from weddings to newborn babies, to childhood pics, it really isnt any wonder that I usually become very fond of the people who have invited me into their lives!

See, to me, apart from the obvious requirements of being a good photographer (ie someone who is capable to technically control a camera) there is another VERY important factor in my opinion... and I dont think it can be taught, but the ability to look beyond whats in front of you. If you cant form a relationship (of sorts) with the people who are asking you to capture the essence of them, if you dont have that insight into people, I dont know that you can ever actually get more than just a sharp technically sound pic - and for me, thats not good enough. I want to give people something that is raw and real, and them.

A photograph is memory in the raw. ~Carrie Latet

I think that in the digital age, people may forget this component of surviving in this industy. Its to easy to spend a few thousand on a DSLR, and start snapping away decent snapshots even when you dont understand how your camera works, or even if you shoot on auto settings! But, I think the key part of photography is simply something money cant buy, and that develops with you as you grow.

All I know, is, I had a passion, I still have it and at this point, I dont think it will ever leave me.

Thanks for reading, dont be scared to add your thoughts or comments!

Kellie

Joel & Kellie: I do's @ Emu Park

SO... despite promises made I admit I HAVE slacked in the blog department... I have just been working so hard there has been no time for fun stuff such as blogging.

June 20th, I had my first wedding in Emu Park. Never been there before, and again, despite all intentions of heading up there for a look before Kellie & Joels wedding, it didnt happen *sigh*

I took Robyn with me on this wedding, so she could take the 5D MkII for a test drive :) (PSSS I am sure she will share some of her beautiful images on here also)

So long story short, we got lost in zilzie (HOW can that happen I hear you say?) Well the grooms address was not to be found on maps or the trusty Nav Man - panic much? well yes. So I ditched thoughts of groom first and thought we will go and see Kellie first, Robyn clearly saw the street name on the map. Easy. Nope. This street was broken into like three different sections, which, you could not get into easily.

Finally we found Kellie & the girls, and as it turns out, doesnt matter that we didnt get to the boys anyway, because Joel only bought two left shoes ?? Yes - thats right the groom had two left shoes. So that worked out for the best, we arranged to get the boys at the ceremony prior to the arrival of the girls

These are just a few of my fav shots of the beautiful Kellie

Her dress was completely stunning

So, Joel got an actual pair of shoes in the end :) Here he is with boys at the ceremony waiting for Kellie to arrive
And Kellie & Joels Niece & nephews who were in attendance, and they were all so very cute :D Isnt the little one so incredibly cute??

Its time! Kellie arrived in her limo, this is one of my fav times during the whole experience - the arrival and the ceremony. Its all 150% candid and it works because this after all what the entire day is ALL about. Brides and Grooms become oblivious to the people with cameras and they get caught up in what they are doing (as they should!!) and you get real expression! Which is what I try to acheive all of the time
I love the pic below of Kellie not only do we have sensational lighting conditions :) but the obvious expression of excitement after she has seen just how cute the kids looked all dressed up

Kellie & Her Dad


During The Ceremony... serious faces :)

The first married kiss

I seriously love this pic below!! I dont know why, I just do

So still at the reef resort at Zilzie for the first lot of post shots, these are by the pool

And, the boys havin a little game of golf :) Joel very pleased with his efforts here!

And Kellie has a go.. At this point I would like to mention she is laughing so hard cause I was laying on the ground taking the pic.. and yep she hit me with the ball. Very amusing to all, I was just please I didnt have the ball smash into the lens!

Kellie & her beautiful bridesmaids. This was at the area of the singing ship at Emu Park

Joel and Kellie having a moment together in the Limo... photo time almost over for the day (well with me anyway, I am sure the pics continued quite constantly all night long!)

One of my very favourites ~ so soft , and just completely stunning

And the limo arriving back at the reception

The wedding was truly a great one! I wish Joel and Kellie all the very best for their future!

Emu Park was a great location, I have some weddings booked in for the future already, and I look forwards to going back again.

Lauren and her amazing boudoir & glam pics

So I had the pleaseure of doing a bit of a mixed shoot with Lauren. She wanted a few couple shots with her partner Brock. She also wanted a few glamour style and then the boudoir. We did her shoot late in the afternoon and after hair and make-up, we did the couple shots first so we could let Brock escape.

One of my favs - shot on the 85mm on Goondoon Street.

The happy couple again

Now Laurens Glam pics.. I could actually sit here all day uploading... but check the website http://www.kellieblincophotography.com.au/ to see some more

Lauren looking absolutely stunning Look at her amazing eyes!

And again! I might also say, that Amy did a great job with Laurens make-up, she always knows how to get it perfectly right for the camera - which - I would like to say is NOT an easy job

Now for the Boudoir shots. These are gorgeous. And I do like to point out that most people, are not fond of having their boudoir pics placed where people can view them. Ofcourse while they are tasteful and there is nothing overly revealing in any of them, they are something people have done for their eyes only. So when my girls, do allow me to show them off, I need to give them a HUGE thanks. Although, I think once you have seen them, you would see why Lauren had no objections... she looks INCREDIBLE!!!

There really is no room for error with lighting in a boudoir shot - it has to be soft, it has to be flattering and it has to be right!!

And I am calling this one my very favourite of the entire day.. You may see by now how I adore sepia :D

And last, but definately not least, I can never go past the vintage look and mirror.

I *hope* Lauren got more than she expected from her shoot.

Camilla & Ian

Camilla got a glam voucher for christmas, so she hauled Ian in with her to get some shots. They were both naughty and didnt get to bed until 4am that morning, so there 11am shoot could have been a little too early for them! I hope they had fun! We did some in studio stuff and natural light stuff too

Camilla shoot in the studio with the light of the beauty disc and a reflector. She was heaps of fun, and she wasnt scared to have fun in front of the camera
Just a nice studio shot of Camilla and Ian. I couldnt have used a bland backdrop for these two - they are personality plus!

This one was shot in the hallway nextdoor to my studio using natural light only

And then we have Ian in Natural light too.

I hope both Camilla and Ian find a few pics amongst there lot that they think is a reflection of them!

Jacqui is back.. and she bought Bill along this time!

Well Jacqui after her glam shoot two weeks ago, decided to bring Bill along for some relaxed couple shots. All these were taken at the Gardens. Bill being, a male, like most of the male species, wasn't really keen on being in front of the camera, but he put in the effort and these are my favourites from the afternoon

This was the second last shot of the afternoon. Shot on the 85mm, I would say this was just around 5pm.

I adore this shot. The tall tree trunks in the background, add interest without over taking Jacqui & Bill.

And again. These were shot on the 70-200mm

They look amazing here. Jacqui's gorgeous smile and Bill made contact with the camera. A natural shot of these two and there real life interactions.

I really love the lighting here

85mm again, I love the rawness that sepia and black and white give to images, specifically those that are emotive - it removes any distraction and you focus on the moment

And I love this one, Jacqui's nice big smile makes this photo lovely

It was great to photograph Jacqui again. Although Bill couldnt get in the car quick enough when the shoot was done (I did promise last shots about 10 times, but as you walk you see things and MUST do a shot there) I hope he finds a few pics out of there again huge lot that he will treasure!