sweetbluephotography.com.au http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog Family and Wedding Photographer based in Adelaide South Australia Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:45:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Bye Bye Birdie | Adelaide Family Photographer http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2460 http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2460#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:45:35 +0000 Admin _Natalie http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2460 Tomorrow will be my last day trading as Sweet Blue Photography,  its bye bye to my little blue bird but its hello to……..

 

Lily Avenue is my brand new business name,  everything is still the same, same style of photography, same person behind the camera (me!) the only change is the name and the new look!!

My new website is www.lilyavenue.com.au and it will be live on Tuesday I believe,  I have hit the live button and its a matter of waiting now.  It might even be monday night the new website, keep checking though as its happening soon.

I will have a new blog also, which you can get to from my new site and there is also a brand new facebook page since silly facebook doesnt allow you to change the name of a page.  I have built up almost 1300 fans too and now its starting again.  So please stop by and become a fan of my new page as eventually my Sweet Blue page will close so I can manage the one page. 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adelaide-Australia/Lily-Avenue/110318285684704?ref=ts&__a=16

 

LILY AVENUE SPECIAL

For a limited time when you book your session you will receive a $100 print credit to put towards your total order!   Your session must be held before December 31 2010, please keep in mind that the end of the year is filling fast with October and November full and a few spots left for December.  If you are interested in photos for Christmas presents please get these done in September.   I am hoping I can make a day available in October for Christmas shoots but to avoid missing out book in for September!

 

LILY AVENUE COMPETITION

Every session this winter will have a change to win one of their images on canvas, a huge 20×30 inch canvas!!   I will pick my favourite image from each session which will be uploaded to my new facebook page in a folder marked Competition.  It will then be open for 7 days for people to like (which is classed as a vote) an image they think is the best or their favourite.  You can link the image to your facebook page to ask for votes as can your friends and family.   The image with the most likes wins and the family with receive that image on a 20×30 inch canvas.  The image with the 2nd amount of most likes will receive an Art By Tali set of 3 framed personalized hand drawn prints.  And the image with the 3rd highest amount of likes will win a $20 A little Bit of Cheek clothing voucher.

 

This blog will stay open as it has 2 years of my photography,  hopefully I can transfer it all across soon.  So you can still see my work here for a while.

Come and join me on Lily Avenue!!

]]> http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?feed=rss2&p=2460 2 MINI SESSION WINNER – Mathilda’s Markets Competition http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2457 http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2457#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2010 11:27:30 +0000 Admin _Natalie http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2457 Yesterday I was at the Mathilda’s Markets with a stall and also being the event photographer.   I got to give a sneak peek of my new logo (I’ll do a blog post about that shortly) and also I was running a special competition for those who attended the market.

The prize,  a mini session with me (45minutes) with 3 5×7 prints and 2 8×10 prints.   My husband got to draw the winners name from a container of over 100 entries!!!

THE WINNER IS

Nicolle Warren

Congratulations Nicolle,  I will be giving you a call tomorrow!!

]]> http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?feed=rss2&p=2457 1 Mathilda’s Market | Adelaide Family Photographer http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2451 http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2451#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:37:36 +0000 Admin _Natalie http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2451

I am excited that I have been asked to be the official photographer for the Adelaide Mathilda’s Market.   Mathilda’s is where you’ll find unique, stylish and exquisite baby & kids’ goods from some of Australia’s most gifted designers and crafters. All products are either lovingly handmade, or manufactured in limited quantities and just too irresistible to refuse! Stallholders are carefully handpicked to bring shoppers the most divine assortment of clothing, accessories, homewares and toys for the little ones. Most stallholders at Mathilda’s Market don’t have bricks and mortar stores, so you’re sure to find something utterly original there. If you’re looking to stylishly dress your children or decorate their home environment, and want an alternative to mass-produced items, you’ll adore this Market! When & where: Saturday 3rd July, 9am to 1pm at Loreto College, Marryatville, 316 Portrush Rd, Marryatville. There is overflow parking on the oval and we’re using a hall twice as big as last time to make sure we can fit everyone in comfortably! Entry and parking is free. More info at: www.mathildasmarket.com.au

Keep an eye out for me either at my stall or wandering around photographing the many other amazing stalls and products…..I’d really love to let out my little secret at the markets too!

See you there!

]]> http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?feed=rss2&p=2451 1 Adorable Airlie | Adelaide Newborn Photographer http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2436 http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2436#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:49:07 +0000 Admin _Natalie http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2436 Today I had a wonderful session with a precious little miracle.  Airlie  is just 11 days old and was born a month early,  she was a special gift for her Mum and Dad…….she is an IVF miracle.   Airlie was absolutely awesome and she slept….and she slept….and she slept!!   (And hasn’t she got such a beautiful name too. )

It was lovely to meet you Kate and Brad.  I hope you enjoy this little sneak peek.

 

]]> http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?feed=rss2&p=2436 7 A little “Q”-Tee | Adelaide Baby Photographer http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2428 http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2428#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:36:11 +0000 Admin _Natalie http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2428 I was really excited about this session as it was with the director of my children’s kindy.  M has seen so far 3 of my kids go through kindy with my 4th starting term one next year – which I still cannot believe!   Baby Quinn was born 5 weeks ago and she is absolutely precious.  Thank goodness it was a nice day as I managed to get to use a couple of new props outside!!

]]> http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?feed=rss2&p=2428 6 Adorable Aria | Adelaide Family Photographer http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2407 http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2407#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:06:25 +0000 Admin _Natalie http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2407 I met up with precious little 8 month old Aria and her Mum and Dad at the beautiful location of Glen Ewin Estate in Houghton.   What an amazing location,   all the autumn leaves were mostly on the ground which made for some awesome and adorable shots!    Thanks for choosing such an awesome location Kara (and thanks to Glen Ewin Estate owners for letting us shoot there).   Now the hard part is trying to pick a few for your sneak peek….there are so many adorable shots!

I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

]]> http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?feed=rss2&p=2407 14 Last day of Autumn | Adelaide Family Photographer http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2398 http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2398#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:02:20 +0000 Admin _Natalie http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2398 My session with this lovely family was rescheduled from the Saturday to a couple of days later on the Monday due to severe weather.  It was better on yesterday but still very much like a winters day and was still very wet.  It’s a shame we couldnt finish Autumn with the perfect Autumn weather!   The location was the Adelaide Botanic Gardens and I am excited that one of my favourite buildings I like to use as a background is almost completed….its been a long 12 month wait for my fave spot to be back!

I hope you enjoy your sneek peak!

]]> http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?feed=rss2&p=2398 1 List of Winners! http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2394 http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2394#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 13:51:20 +0000 Admin _Natalie http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2394 Here are a list of the winners from my Birthday giveaway contest day May 30!   All winners have been notified tonight (May 31)

Missy B Hair Clips

                Kirriliee,  Sarah Flemming, Kylie Greenhalgh, Bec  Statton,  Bronwin Karalus, Melissa, Megan, Julie Donna and Michelle Ridddle.

Netty Bears

                Kylie Greenhalgh

Ollie Rose

                $20 Voucher -  Belinda Maas

                Gift Set – Kylie Bassett

Nenooh Baby MCN

                Sharon Tuckwell

Blue Eyes Design Reversible skirt

                Bronwin Karalus & Sally Van Erp

Arty By Tali – set of 3 personalised prints

                Kylie Greenhalgh & Megan Young

Baby Base Ink Cats/Dogs cap

                Alyce

Beautiful Soles – white stars 6-12months soft shoe set

                Sandi  Chetwynd

Noo Design

                Size 0 Giraffe set – Sally Van Erp

                Size 1 Zebra set – Natalie Barrington

The Party Parlour $30 Voucher

                Kim Stephens

Bright Stars Kids – Agent Michele Riddle – 2 bag tags and made with love labels

                Natalie Earl

Unique Kids Direct – Agent Serena Ahrns – $20 voucher

                Donna Hutchins

Party Direct (Serena Ahrns) – $20 voucher

                Tanya Thomas

Owly Molly Prints – 2 8×10 prints (one per winner)

                Rana Rankin & Jenny

Bodelicious – Chocolate Indulgence Body Scrub

                Danni Helmers

Pumpkin Patch $50 Voucher

                Bec S

Winner of the Free Shoot and complimentary 12×18 inch print is

                Tess Diplock

]]> http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?feed=rss2&p=2394 0 MY BIG BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY DAY TODAY!! | Adelaide Family Photography http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2282 http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2282#comments Sat, 29 May 2010 22:54:27 +0000 Admin _Natalie http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2282 From 10am today make sure you are keeping an eye on my blog or my facebook page for a chance to win one of  30 prizes.   I will do blog posts letting you know which prize is up for grabs and all you do is comment on that post make sure you type in your name and a valid email.  Prizes are valid to claim til the end of June,  any unclaimed prizes I will redraw.   I will endeaver to contact winners using their email stated (which only I can see)  as they comment.  Otherwise if you are a winner and you dont hear from me within 24 hours please contact me nataliedavies@sweetbluephotography.com.au

This is a game of chance,   to determine the winners I will use a random number generator and will post the image of the generator mentioning the number of the winner.   So if there are 10 comments and #8 wins it means the 8th comment  is the winner.

I will do a blog post for each competition and place the link up on facebook directing you to the blog post with the current competition,  please then leave a comment to enter.  You can enter every competition and you can win more than one competition but please make sure you enter each competition only once.   

Here is a list of whats up for grabs…

Missy B Hair Clips – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Missy-B-hairclips/189470497622?ref=ts  win one of 10 blue bird clips  (set of 2 per pack)

 Art By Tali – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-by-Tali/373168021395  win one of 2 set of 3 personalized prints  (includes postage anywhere in Australia) Or if in SA you can choose a one  box print frame or one of the set of 3 personalized prints  (16×21cm including  frame or 17×17cm including frame are the sizes of each print that comes with the set of 3 personalized prints)

Baby Base Ink www.babybaseink.com.au   cat/dog cap

Beautiful Soles – www.beautifulsoles.com.au  white stars shoes (unisex)  size 6-12m

Blue Eyes Designs – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Geraldton-Australia/Blue-Eyes-Designs/367234362131 reversible skirt

Bright Stars Kids Agent – Michele Riddle – http://www.facebook.com/BSKAgent.Michele 2 bag tags and a made with love label set

Bodelicious Bath and Body Products – http://www.facebook.com/#!/BodeliciousBathAndBodyProducts  Chocolate  bodyscrub (something for mum!!)

Hollyslollys Accessories – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hollyslollys-Accessories/340997517028  (to be announced)

Nenooh Baby – www.nenoohbaby.com.au  one green nappy

Netty Bears – (updated 12 June 2010) please note it’s come to my attention that netty bears run by Anette Whelan is currently being accused of being a scammer.  Not all people have received their bears and apparently they are just $3 reject shop bears she sells for $15 plus.   Also I recently donated to a charity she was running for the starlight foundation in which I donated a free shoot.  The person who won this did get their free session from me but unfortunately the starlight foundation has no knowledge of this women running online auctions on their behalf.  And its believed they havent and will not receive their money.  These are all current accusations only but please do not purchase anything from this person until I get more information on what is going on.

Noo Designs – http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=9068&id=107248345975934&op=6#!/pages/Noo-Designs/26165661231?ref=ts Size 0 full giraffe  outfit  and a  size 1 full outfit zebra (these include longsleeve top, pants, booties and hat with ears in a drawstring pouch)

 Ollie Rose – http://www.ollierose.com.au/ $20 voucher and a rattle/bib set

Owly Molly Print – http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Sydney-Australia/Owly-Molly-Print/333476031683  win one of 2  8×10  prints – you choose a design  value $12ea  – postage is free anywhere in Australia

Phoenix Trading – Rhoda Oliver http://store.phoenix-trading.com.au/web/rhodaoliver/Store.php  (to be announced)

The Party Parlour www.thepartyparlour.com.au $30 voucher

Unique Kids Direct Agent – Serena Ahrns and Party Direct - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Unique-Kids-Direct-Consultant-Serena-Ahrns/331777471792   Party direct $20 voucher and Unique kids direct $20 voucher

  $50 PUMPKIN PATCH VOUCHER – donated by Sweet Blue Photography for reaching 1000 fans!

Each competition will last approximately an hour unless otherwise stated stated,  remember I do have 5 kids so there may be some moments a contest may finish a little early or run a little later as I work around my children,  I will announce the winner of the current contest (sometimes there may be 2 going at one time)  and once that winner is announced the next one will start.    At the end of the day,  I will delete all competition pages (so it doesnt bulk up my blog) and will list all the winners and thier prizes.

I will be out from 3.15pm to 5pm to pick up my daughter and her kitten from a catshow today so the competition at around 3pm will last around 2 hours  in the event we cant get to all prizes, as 2 I am needing to finalise they will be done tomorrow night.    Prizes will be done in no particular order.

GOOD LUCK!!

]]> http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?feed=rss2&p=2282 2 Chloe | Adelaide Family Photographer http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2268 http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2268#comments Fri, 28 May 2010 12:55:16 +0000 Admin _Natalie http://sweetbluephotography.com.au/blog/?p=2268 Today was an awesome session with an adorably cheeky 2yr old, Chloe.  I first met Chloe when I photographed her as a newborn.   Today she is such a sweetie and such a Daddy’s girl.   She was on the go so much,  jumping around.   And gave this adorable pout when she wasnt happy,  and did they make for such sweet images!!     We met at up at one of their family members homes in the city and when I pulled up I was so excited….The door was purple and the frame pink!!!!!    Jackpot!!!    I knew this is where I’d spend my time,  is out the front with the door,  their gate and fence and the awesome street line…..and not to mention a neighbours house down the road.  And the teddy bear Chole is holding in the last shots belonged to her Dad.

Enjoy your sneak peek….

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