It’s on again this year (where did that go?) Recording for the Our Kids Christmas CD began last month. This year it is bigger & better than before……….
The Trinity College session was a loooong day…….
And as usual with this man, Brendan Waters from Mudhouse Studios, in charge you know it’s going to sound amazing…..
On a dreamy, hazy winter afternoon the beautiful Norton family came together for an afternoon. I suspect they get together quite a bit………
From Bill & Ros a life’s work was here for all to see
In the looming grandeur of Nimbin Rocks……..
With the ageless 96 year old Edith …….
To Gracie & Todd, cousins, who could be easily be brother & sister…..
Matt, Seth & Todd………
Sylive & Lorien with Nana Ros……
The biggest kid, Mal with his four beautiful girls
To Oscar, the youngest & baby of the family
As we start out own family I enjoy these shoots more & more & the intimate dynamics & untroubled approach to life….& of course the love.
Thank you all,
Ben xoxo
PS Sorry for the delay!
For those of you that don’t maintain a regular blog – you might be surprised to learn that it is very time consuming, albeit rewarding. That is my way of saying I have too much to blog & not enough time to do my posts. But I am promising to knock some out soon. Starting with some kids work……….soon!
” My favourite place is me & you “
Kate Miller-Heidke
Yesterday the rain eased & the clouds thinned for just enough time………. Bek & Michael laughed, cried, told stories, kissed, hugged & exchanged vows in the glorious Rosebank sunshine. The countries of Canada & Australia have never felt so close as the warmth of the Day family of Vancouver was embraced by the wonderful Warnock family, previously of Canberra but now residing here in the Northern Rivers of NSW. In a day of great beauty, where staggeringly beautiful friendships & family collided like two atoms meant for each other, this was one of my favourite moments. Bek’s brother Jono, the biggest, toughest softie in the whole place, could not get over how much he was crying from the time he woke, til now, when he told his sister how much he had been crying &. I suspect, how much he loved her.
Beautiful symbolism had begun with a massive rainbow at dawn, followed by the birth of ducklings ……new life & new lives.
The preparations had begun at different ends of the spectrum…….
Sierra & Jada waiting, waiting, patiently…
The Kissing Tree was well patronised…..
That beautiful red soil at Rosebank had become treacherous………the walk to the dunnies was fraught with danger
Speeches that brought the house down.
Shaun & Carmel
Sue & John
Sally, Elisha & Bron
Mike’s sisters Louise & Alison made a presentation to remind Mike of what he would miss & who will miss him, now that he is living in Australia. It was one of the the funniest & heartfelt things I have seen at a wedding……
I will never forget Mike crying out “These are my sisters” , the proudest brother on the planet.
Beautiful Bron…..
Thank you for your time Bek, Michael, the Warnock family & the Day family & for having me. I was truly humbled to bear witness to the day. I look forward to putting together your album. Love Ben xoxoxo
Barry – The Iron Man
I have begun a huge personal portrait project which will examine the psyche of the Northern Rivers through the stories & deeds of some of our most endearing & loved residents. Hopefully it will culminate in an exhibition next year.
Stay tuned as I will be calling for nominations & the input & stories of everyone, as this is about you as much as it is about me.
