The 'blog ink' has yet to dry on a statement I've been repeating for quite some time now, since these days I hardly get the chance to photograph anything but weddings and then, BAAAM, my blog is once again filled with bellies and babies. . . statement shattered!
So here you are, more babies. As I regularly state, the undertaking of any newborn/maternity shoots is usually consigned to the do-not-have-a-chance abyss, so this was really more of a favour to one of DH's colleagues at work - and the words "twin boys" was the absolute deal-maker ;-)
Introducing the two little crackers - Sashin and Khayen.

A wedding post in the next couple of days I promise!
As an introduction, Sam was originally employed to simply help out with the housework and children - the term simply being the epitome of understatement.Any how, when she started with us, Sam hadn't yet acquired the opportunity to use a computer, let alone master a monster like Photoshop.
Well, two years down the line, Sam is now very proficient with the computer - not only does she skilfully use Photoshop, she also assists me with the editing of photos and designing albums.
It was not at all easy giving away my first digital SLR (almost like your first car with all the treasured memories), but, I that did and Sam now has her very own camera, which has, in turn, also taken a step further in the creation of her own individual blog - say no more!
Any way, and coming back to this blog entry, a year ago, Cyndi kindly agreed to a third-shooter at her wedding, which allowed Sam the occasion to shoot her very first wedding.
Following this (and maybe on account of it), Cyndi then contacted me in March to say she was pregnant and wanted some pictures of the new arrival - little Imke.
This was yet another perfect opportunity for Sam to tackle her first, non-understudy newborn shoot - and, for this event, I was the assistant! Sam, I am so proud of you and here are a few of your humble assistant's favourites from the shoot...the gorgeous Imke.

To have a look at Sam's blog click here.
Andrea - may you be blessed for sharing your talent and inspiring some new talent in Sam - we need more souls in this crazy world of ours like you.....
Sam - well done...the images are beautiful!Wishing you much success - you deserve it!
My two favourite people!!!! How gorgeous are they??? Thanks so much Sam & Andrea :-)
(08.04.09 @ 12:34 PM)Nowadays, I don't have much time to shoot anything but weddings. I would love to, but there just aren't enough hours in the evening to edit it all.
This was different, I was assisting Ursula with her first maternity shoot.


Thank you Andrea, as always the shoot was so much fun!! And your pics are stunning :)
(07.29.09 @ 08:38 AM)love these, saw them on Ursulas blog too, i think for her first maternity shoot they are stunning..
(07.29.09 @ 03:19 PM)How stunning!! Love the use of the brown wall against her gorgeous skin!
(07.29.09 @ 08:28 PM)Wow Andrea, I surf your site often. You and Ursh are awesome! STUNNING. STUNNING, STUNNING!
(08.27.09 @ 09:25 AM)Our morning spent looking for ladybirds.

It was a freezing winter start, but, in the end, it all turned out perfect and once again we were blessed with a beautiful sky (and insert a beautiful couple!)
Catherine and Shaun's wedding was full of beautiful details and wonderful moments. The speeches induced tears and whole lot of laughter. The dancing was crazy. The food was yummy.
Your day was perfect. Nothing short of perfect and I'm honored to have shared it with you. Thank you for inviting me into your lives on your most special day.
I have much more images in this post as my morning has been chaos, I can not find my 5 minutes of uninterrupted peace (so that I can narrow it down) - so just posted them all.


Catherine's mom handmade her beautiful dress.










Love these two below, natural "belly" laughter and awesome sky - can't get better than that!

Well, as always, I love lots of photos, so long may your interrupted days continue! That sky in the last few is breathtaking! My personal fave is the one where they are reflected in the mirror behind them. Gorgeous!
(07.16.09 @ 01:12 PM)I have never seen more beautiful wedding pictures. Every picture carries so much emotion. I have tears in my eyes right now! all the best Shaun and Cath! Bianca
(07.17.09 @ 04:32 PM)absolutely fabulous!
(07.17.09 @ 05:29 PM)These photographs are so beautiful and caputure just little segments of what was a lovely day. I am a very grateful mom to have such stunning children. Shaun is very precious to us, and makes a wonderful husband to Cath. If these are but a small start to the photographs, I am dying to see what the full portfolio looks like.
Andrea was amazing! When choosing a photographer you are concerned that the photographs will be perfect, as this is what you take away from your wedding. Already I can see that we have been truly blessed.
Thank you Andrea for sharing your God-given talent with us. We salute you!
(07.18.09 @ 03:45 PM)Julia and I love all the photos. Lin the dress is magnificent - it has worked so well. I love the little shoulder straps and bodice. Flowers are stunning. Where is the cake? And where is the mother of the bride?- Wally looks like a patriarch! Catherine you are stunning and a magnificent June Bride - go girl.
(07.22.09 @ 01:24 AM)Accolades from the bride's mum, no less!! Now there's feather in your cap.
(07.22.09 @ 07:21 AM)a friend who missed Cath and Shaun's occassion from Aus but now gets to share it though these beautiful pictures....
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AAAHH too cute! Awesome pic
(08.04.09 @ 08:57 AM)What a beautiful family!! (ok, being the dad i guess i am bias)
(08.04.09 @ 05:14 PM)nice pics as always.
(08.05.09 @ 08:02 AM)Oh wow!! Absolutely love this shot!! The emotions are too gorgeous, and those eyes :)
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