Little Miss Audrey is the niece of a very good friend of mine Toni Southwell from Hyde Clothing. Toni and I worked together years ago and have kept in touch over the years. Michelle and Scott, Audrey’s mum and dad live in a gorgeous house really close to the city. They have an AMAZING park nearby and we took a stroll through a couple of urban settings to get there and back.

It was something different for me, so I got to play a bit with some cool graffiti backdrops and some urban landscapes. Audrey looks just a cherub – complete with blonde curly hair, chubby cheeks and an adorable pout. It took her a while to warm to me, but we managed to coax some smiles out of her towards the end. I know Audrey’s extended family will be waiting patiently to see the photos, so without further ado, here they are…

Posted by Netra on Mar 7th 2010 | adult - child - family - photography
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I was contacted right before Christmas to do a rush job for Tracy Whittaker who runs Fashion Artiste - a new online clothing store for women. As she was in pre-launch stage, she was still waiting for shipments of clothing, so we were unable to use photos of the clothes or models. It was a real challenge trying to come up with a workable solution!

After much deliberation, I decided to use the idea of a runway reveal, with the models as silhouettes. They are posed as though the lights are about to come on and reveal the clothing in a dramatic instant. We were lucky that it worked well for her brand, and colours and where her business was poised.

Congrats Tracy – I hope it all takes off for you!

Posted by Netra on Jan 6th 2010 | adult - corporate - design - graphic design - marketing
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A few weeks ago Samantha Pearce very generously photographed our family. As a photographer, I have thousands of photos of the kids, and less than a handful of photos of  me and them together. Sam and I decided to do a swap, and so after many many cloudy, rainy days, we decided to brave the ominous clouds last week and head out to the same spot for her family photos. Can I just say there is something absolutely terrifying about photographing another photographers family. We both have such different styles, but the same bundle of nerves. I must also apologise for making Sam, Craig and the kids walk up and down the endless beach holding hands. I simply had no idea how many times I’d asked them to do it, so there is an overadundance of those photos BUT…

here they are…

Posted by Netra on Dec 11th 2009 | adult - child - family - photography
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On Saturday I had the distinct pleasure of photographing these two gorgeous girls. Apart from their cute names, they were equally adorable in person. Sophia and I hit it off right from the start and it didn’t take much to coax a smile once the pettiskirts were on!

It was the first time I’d had a chance to use the teeny-tiny pettis from Marcella Creations in a client session and I was stoked with the results. David and Kath had just bought a gorgeous new home and the front two rooms were a flooded with natural light and white walls – truly a photographers dream to shoot in! All the lovely neutral colours were the perfect backdrop of these shots and I love the peachy tones of the family photos.

The first shot is my absolute favourite from the session. I wish I had one with my girls like it! I’d have it as a giant canvas in the living room *sigh*

David and Kath, enjoy your sneak peek!

Posted by Netra on Nov 8th 2009 | adult - baby - child - family - photography
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A fun make-up shoot for Jo Ferrer, up and coming make-up artist. Watch this space for her new website, launching shortly!

Posted by Netra on Nov 7th 2009 | adult - commercial - corporate - marketing - photography
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Sandra asked me to photograph her for her new website (soon to launch, keep watching this space). She needed a couple of headshots and so we headed out to the backstreets of Surry Hills for a mini session. Sandra had just had her hair done, and she has the most striking colouring – I had the best time post processing these. I am hoping she comes back for many more photo sessions. Here are a few from the day… (it was a tad dry and static-y)

Posted by Netra on Sep 4th 2009 | adult - commercial - corporate - marketing - photography
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I got back from a long 3 days shooting for 2 clients and found a happy email in my inbox. The lovely Susan Greenbank from the Australian Breastfeeding Association sent me through this image snapped by Rachel Fuller picturing Brooke Higgs, from the ABA’s VIC Branch helpline team, and the demo “baby” Luke posing next to one of my banners (that just went to print on Monday)!

We are still using the image I captured of Joannah and Jaylene at 16-ish weeks in the advertising and I’m thrilled its been so well received and still going as strong as ever. Such a great start to the weekend!

Posted by Netra on Aug 21st 2009 | adult - baby - commercial - corporate - design - graphic design - marketing - photography
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Last year I captured some images of Sylvana in a fun mini-session. She had just had a fab new hair cut, after years of having very long hair and was feeling pretty great. We used to work in the same office and there was a rusty skip bin in the parking lot which we used for some great background and texture.

Sylvana has chosen to start up her own business doing wedding invitations and graphic design and I was so pleased she chose to use my photos of her in her site! Sylvana will also be starting a referral programme for wedding photographers, make-up artists and other wedding professionals. Drop her a line at design@vanamir.com.au if you’re interested in doing a link exchange or to set up a referral scheme.

Some of my faves from her session below and the Vanamir site after that.

Posted by Netra on Jul 31st 2009 | adult - corporate - photography
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Posted by Netra on Jul 27th 2009 | adult - family - personal - photography
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Yesterday I photographed a very dear friend, Carla. She has recently bought a chic little apartment and after months of trying to meet up to do this shoot, we finally managed it. Carla cooked for me – a rich, amazing spaghetti bolognese with lots of chilli and smothered in parmesan cheese and then we got down to business.

I find it more challenging photographing friends. I see them in my mind and heart a certain way that sometimes doesn’t quite translate into the photographs. It took us a while to get into the groove of the afternoon. As she was getting dressed, I wandered around her place, snapping away at little details that intrigued me, or that I thought were just so her. A note held on the fridge with a ceramic fish, and old email clipped together with a few postcards, her green glass splashbacks with a lost sprig of lavender…

When I started to process the images from her session, I realised they all fit together like pieces. No single image conveyed the sense of who she is, or her pride in her new place, her sense of style and her funky decor. So here it is…

Posted by Netra on Jul 26th 2009 | adult - family - personal - photography
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