Monthly Archives: December 2010

Sally and Nick were married just over a week ago. It was the hottest day I have had a wedding on ever! But I tell you what even though their family had travelled from snowy UK they were amazing and handled the heat so very well.

As I have now moved into the studio (LOVE!!) I don’t have internet and sorry to say I can only post a couple to share with Nick and Sally til later in the early new year (telephone providers aren’t meant to keep appointments apparently!).

Nick and Sally, your full post will be here soon! Happy New Year guys x

3 days to go and I will own a studio. My space, my new adventure, my better balanced lifestyle.

Being a working Mother is hard, where ever you work. When you work from home the challenges are unique. I have burnt dinner when getting caught up in editing, I have had to hide in my bedroom for some privacy to make a phone call, I have had my lovely husband walk into an ordering session and go bright red!! I have had a lot of comments about our dinner smelling great when doing a night time ordering session!

But I also have had some amazing people here with me, clients who have loved seeing my life beyond the lens. I have had some great times laughing at how challenging it is, yet how much I love it! The hardest thing by far though has been BALANCE. I love my job, I appreciate my clients and I don’t want to ever let them down. So I walk to bed and can’t help but check my emails (I have been trying to cut this out), I have trouble walking past the computer when I hear the old i-Mac “bing” for a new email coming through (I have tried to turn this off after hours). I have trouble shutting down my business brain.

The new studio is still in house, I like being near my girls at all times. I just needed it totally separate and that is what we together have designed and had built. This studio and home has been such a challenge, trying to think of everything and make the work/home balance work is not easy! But I hope to report soon that we did it. I have a space under the main roof with a separate entry, it is sound proofed and dog proofed. It also is elegant, classy and fun! I am going to be like that advertisement on TV “darling I am off to work now” as I walk through the door to my office (well, I have two doors to make it extra removed LOL).

I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past chapter. Although trying and difficult I have learnt so very much. I have learnt that images speak volumes, that clients appreciate that first and foremost. I have learnt that your space can be successful even if not the best (my sales have been my best so far in the smallest office). I have learnt that to appreciate the great things you have to sometimes struggle.

Thank you to my clients, each and everyone of you hold a special memory to me. And you have helped me on this journey by appreciating me and my work. Thank you to my two daughters who have put up with the interruptions and sat oh so quietly in the lounge room out of sight. And the biggest and best thank you to my amazing husband, who pushed this decision and made it happen. Thank you darling for believing in me, thank you for your contribution (HUGE) to my future and to my business. I love you Mr xx

Tomorrow is my last wedding for 2010, and it is going to be amazing. As I have to get connected into the wireless system in the new house I might be quiet for a few days. Merry Christmas friends, and have the most amazing time to breath, stop and love your family x

Here is an image of my at the very start of the long project; feeling a bit excited!

Yesterday, a beautiful day filled with smiles, love, laughter and sweet moments.

Yesterday was the wedding between Andrew and Natasha. They came all the way from London to have their wedding in Bundaberg, close to Natasha’s home town growing up. The day started with sweet giggles between Natasha and her sweet bridesmaid Christa. Then we headed into town for the amazing church wedding. The guest were literally from around the world, and very excited to be there. The hot weather sure did give everyone a really Australian summer feel!

The amazing marquee was on the beach front and was just magical. Natasha spent a lot of time on all the lovely details, making it very personal. The speeches once again saw me wiping tears and laughing loudly (sometimes I have to stop and remember I am not actually at a friends wedding, the speeches get me each time!).

Then the dance, you can imagine how special it was considering both Natasha and Andrew are professional dances. It was truly exquisite! Just beautiful!

Spending the day with these guys and their supportive and fun bridal party was wonderful, it really was!

Brendan and Amy are engaged! How exciting is that? The time planning your wedding day, the idea of a forever-after with someone you love. It is beyond exciting!

We went to the beach last weekend to photograph this feeling, and it was so much fun! They are a really sweet couple that I am sure have a very happy and long future ahead of them.
And Amy is going to be one super stunning bride, I think she would look amazing in any colour…..sigh!

Come December 20th I shall be moving into a new premises which includes a brand new, amazing and beautiful studio!
The studio is a place to:

*Shoot maternity, newborns, pre-walking babies and mini shoots
*Viewing and ordering of portraits
*Editing room and general running of the business

To celebrate something that has been years in the making I am having a call out for specific shoots that I want to do in the new premises. The shoots are complimentary and you will receive an 8×12 print for your time. Please note that the shoots are for myself to grow artistically and professionally, so therefore some ideas and shots might be a little out there – but lots of fun! A signed model release for publicity is also required. Photographs can still be purchased after the shoot.

WANTED:

*1 pregnant mum-to-be. Shoot is to include tasteful nudes, therefore the I am looking for a woman approximately 30 weeks, no stretch marks and of a certain frame. I will require photographs of the applicants as the images are very precise and I am after a certain “model”. This shoot is to be held in early February, on a weekday.

*1 baby @ 6-9 months of age, and sitting up well but not crawling. Either a boy or girl. This shoot will be held in February, on a weekday (around nap times!).

Please contact me via susan@susanwall or phoning 0408 030708 to discuss the shoot in further details. Be sure to keep an eye on the blog for future announcements!

Susan