Bumps, babies and birth are what we love most here at Peppermint Creek Photography and The Birth Photographers. A big thank you to baby E's parents for allowing us to share her gorgeousness with the world! Have you ever seen anything so precious?? Capturing your baby's newness is so worthwhile... they change and grow each day at a speed that often takes your breath away!

The Beauty Project

So much has been happening for us at Peppermint Creek, which is exactly why our poor blog has been so sadly neglected. We are so quick to post on Facebook, but never quite make it back to the blog! So, it's time for an update.

We have two ahhhmazing new products that we are in the midst of launching and they both have us zinging with excitement! Firstly, we have our new division covering birth photography. For more information head to www.thebirthphotographers.com.au and stay tuned for more in that area over the next few months.

Our second new product is called The Beauty Project, and centres around every woman's desire to feel beautiful. Our teaser posts can be seen above with information regarding sessions and packages coming up in the next few days.

In the meantime, here's hoping Chris and Louise Booth are having the time of their lives on their honeymoon and that our April and May birth mums are resting up ready for their big day!

xo

A preview of the 'Booth' Wedding

This is just a little post for Katrina, the lovely mother of the groom at our latest wedding. Katrina is not much of a Facebooker and is dying to see what we posted there... so here it is Katrina! Our sneak peek of your dear son and daughter in law. Enjoy!

A sweet selection of images for Mr and Mrs Clancy

We do love us a wedding, let there be no doubt. The sweet anticipation as the Bride prepares for the day, the playful joking that keeps the groom’s nerves under control as he waits for his beloved to enter the church, the gorgeous details that each couple painstakingly select and prepare so that their day is unique - remembered by all who attend as “the best day ever!”.

Well, Paul and Louise’s wedding day was certainly just that… and more. If we could have wished for our dream location it would have been this:

Belgenny Farm. Established in 1805 back in a time when life was so much simpler.

Well,ask and ye shall receive! It could not have been more perfectly suited to the new Mr and Mrs Clancy… and for us it was a gift.

This quote, taken from a love letter written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to his new wife Constanze, speaks of the period during which the farm was founded, when life was far less complicated, and it reminds us that our lives today are far more complex than we need them to be.

He writes…

“Darling wife, I have a number of requests to make to you:-

1^st. I beg you will not be melancholy.

2^nd. That you will take care of yourself, and not expose yourself to the spring breezes.

3^rd. That you will not go out to walk alone- indeed, it would be better not to walk at all.

4^th. That you will feel entirely assured of my love”.

Such quiet respect, loving companionship and sweet tenderness is the perfect recipe for a long and happy marriage and after sharing the day with Paul and Louise this describes their relationship beautifully. They also laugh… a lot! Another vital ingredient for a successful marriage!

Mr and Mrs Clancy, it is with great pleasure that we celebrate your wedding day with this brief collection of images in which you both look amazing and happy… and loved.

The Bride and Groom's rings were made by Diamond Hill Jewellers

The boys were dressed by Spurling Bridal and Formal Wear in Parramatta

Louise rocked these gorgeous shoes by Wittner.

Riki from Bridal Vision at Wetherill Park describes Louise's gown beautifully,

"The gown that this beautiful bride is wearing is a long line bodice, one piece dress. The fabric is ivory silk and the neckline is 'sweetheart' to flatter her perfect cleavage.

The bodice has diagonal rouching in silk fabric and is encrusted in between with clear Swarovski crystals.

Her skirt is assymetrically draped with pleated organza layers in between the silk.

Her back bodice is corseted with same diagonal beading as used on front of gown".

Louise's look was created by the following fabulous vendors:
Hair: E.Clips Hair Studio in Sth Windsor

Flowers: Daisy Chain Floral Designers at Castle Hill

The beautiful Bridesmaids were dressed by SMIK in Windsor

Mother and daughter's boots were from RM Williams

A sweet deal... for a short time only!

It's been said a million times, or more, that a picture tells a thousand words. Stories upon stories have been conjured and created from images, real and imagined, for as long as tales have been told. The truth is, even after all this time on earth, people need stories. Be it a bedtime story when the sun goes to sleep, or a photo album that chronicles the birth and growth of everyone beloved, stories tell us so many things about ourselves that we need to know for sure. The treasured photographs that adorn our homes tell our loved ones that they belong, they are treasured and they are loved above all else.

This month, we want to celebrate these stories by giving you a free 11" x 14" storyboard print, valued at $120.00, of your family... being you.

To be eligible, you must be one of the first six clients to book a Storytelling Session with us by June 30th 2011. Sesssions must be held before
September 30th and the offer only applies to clients who
purchase either our "Crisps" or "Creams" packages.
Please note that a $150.00 session fee applies.

For more information call Carley on 0412415552 or Kirrily on 0419614840.
We would look forward to planning a unique and personal session with you that showcases Your Sweet Story.

First comes love then comes....

....weddings and babies! We feel so lucky, in fact privileged, to have been able to share in all of those sweet moments with the Dyson family. Baby Mackinnley's naming Day was yet another such occasion, one held on the family property, surrounded by loved ones near and dear and watched over by those gone too soon. I always feel uplifted after spending time with this family. They remind me that every moment we have together truly is precious, and that these moments deserve to be captured, recorded and treasured always both in our hearts as well as in the frames on our walls. So, Mark and Sara, thank you yet again for inviting me into your lives and trusting me with the task of documenting such sweet events. I hope the sample below makes you smile xo

Home Sweet Home

Despite having known Trev all of my life, it has been YEARS since we have seen one another. So, it was wonderful to see each other again on a cold and frosty morning and finally meet the loves of his life... his wife Alli and daughter Lexie. After living and working overseas for so long, Trev and Alli recently returned home to introduce Little Lexie to their family and friends who were simply bursting with anticipation to finally have them on Aussie soil. So, guys, welcome home!
It is wonderful to have you back...
looking forward to seeing each other more often and
watching Lexie grow before our very eyes!