I have photographed quite a number of bumps, and what I love about each and every one of them is that they are all so different!
Today photographing M and M’s bump I realised how cute this little one was! I mean M is 36 weeks, and looks *amazing*!!! It was a great way to kick off the week, and I am really excited to meet their new bundle in a very few, short weeks! All the best guys, see you soon!
I am catching up here now 
Sunday afternoon was a busy yet fun afternoon. We met at our location and were like a huge conga line coming through the fence of the property.
You know that ad at the moment “from little things big things grow”? Well, here is my take on it:
From these little things (not little in size or meaning but in numbers – 2 people):
There were 3 children. 2 of whom now have their own families:
And all together now:
Isn’t it amazing how we can share our love with others around us? I really do love doing a few generations all at once, the chaos is fun and exciting. Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Yesterday afternoon I trotted off for a family shoot. This family were given a gift voucher from P’s work, such a nice gift to give!
When I arrived they were there looking a bit confused at the sight of our location (an abandoned house); but once we got inside it all started to happen. Little J (who is quite tall) was seriously the most well behaved, placid yet fun four year old little boy in the history of man kind! Anything we asked him to do he was happy to do. I think the fact that he could feel a play at the beach followed by a hotdog helped.
B, P and J; enjoy the next few weeks hanging out together and having fun. See you soon!
I wonder if any of you have seen me lately and not been up to say hello? The town of Bundaberg has been buzzing with a few things going on that I (and my family too!) have been part of. It started with our local show, this is something that we look forward to every year. A dagwood dog (to make you feel so sick!); show bags and fireworks. This year I entered the local photography section as I always do, and gained a 2nd in the “colour portrait” section. My girls also went ahead and entered the competition for the first time. They did very well with some highly commended and a 2nd for G. Here are a few shots:
I also had the opportunity to “woman” 2 stalls lately. The first being at our “Wedding and Formal Expo” in May, and the other at a wonderful evening held at the Bundaberg CitiCoast Church, it was called “Glamour” and was basically a night of fun, pamper and cake 
for women. It was so beautiful to see, and great to be part of! Be sure to try and go along next year ladies!! Here is my stall from the Expo:
From my last post you may all understand why I have decided to give a gift to a very deserving Mum out there. Do you know a Mum that is a beautiful soul, and would love the chance to have a photo shoot? Do you know a Mum that works hard all the time (don’t we all!!) and deserves something fun and exciting to do?
This shoot could be one that you get to give to another woman out there that you admire, respect and love!
I am offering the following to one Mum/family:
1 complimentary photo session (1 hour)
1 complimentary 16×20 mounted image
TOTAL VALUE = $260
So, there are conditions right?
Yes there are, there always is. The photo shoot must be done during the month of June, 2009. The Mum must be nominated by someone – either a family member, friend or herself! The image for the mount is to be chosen by the Mum, with other prints available for purchase if she so wishes. The recipient is at the judges (Susan Wall’s) discretion, and her word is final. The photo shoot can be one for Mum only or one that she gets her family to be part of also.
How to nominate the amazing woman that you know?
Please leave a comment here, on the blog – letting me know you have visited. Then send an email in 100 words or less telling me about this special woman. Email to susan@susanwall.com.au
A Mothers’ Day surprise will be announced via email and on the blog to one lovely lady!! Entries close 1 May 2009
To finish off here are some beautiful Mums I have photographed over the past year or so (and one of my lovely girls and I too!):
Last week I realised how fortunate I am to have my Mum. I got a phone call from my husband saying “your Mum has been taken to hospital, it has been touch and go but they think she will be alright.” You know when you feel yourself walking, but you don’t know if you are actually moving at all? Not nice at all! My Mum is fine now, but she did come dangerously close to not being here. It made me think, yet again how much I love her and how fortunate I am that together as a family we take a lot of photographs.
I don’t however have many images to look at of my Mum from when she was my age (young!! hehe!). Do you have many of your Mum to look at from her younger days? Do your children have these precious, priceless images at all? Imagine being able to show great-great-grandchildren one day what your Mum looked like!
I find that a lot of women don’t like having their photograph taken, as Mothers we don’t get that time to take out for ourselves as we are always putting everything and everyone before us! Maybe for your Mum you could give a gift to her and in turn future generations of your family.
A photoshoot *just* for Mum! One where we get to celebrate the woman that she is, the beautiful nurturer and soft place to fall. The one that really makes us feel like it will all be ok – as she said it would be! This is aimed to be a fun and joyous occassion for your special Mum/lady!
This photo shoot includes the following:
In house consultation, including wardrobe and accessories assistance
Up to 2 hours total of fun, laughs and photographs
Lunch and champage
1 Album containing 10 5×7 images (chosen by Mum)
TOTAL of $300
Dates are filling up very quickly leading up to Mothers’ Day, so please email or call asap to secure your date and time ($100 booking fee required, subtracted from the total cost). I know by taking a lot of self portraits last year during my image-a-day I realised what a great gift I have now got to give my daughters, and their children etc etc. Here are a few more to share with you:
Susan Wall Photography will be visiting the town of Yamba, NSW and is offering a total of four sessions during the following dates:
Thursday 9th April, 2009 – 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Friday 10th April, 2009 – 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Saturday 11th April, 2009 – 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Sunday 12th April, 2009 – 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Monday 13th April, 2009 – 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Tuesday 14th April, 2009 will be a combined viewing night with dinner and drinks. Here you will get to see your gallery (and those of the other families from the week also) and enjoy your beautiful family portraits. You will then have a private viewing with Susan to place your order.
To secure your preferred date a booking fee of $50 will be required, with 50% of your total order cost to be paid within 2 days of your viewing, and the remaining 50% once the order has arrived in Yamba. Please note the minimum spend of $350 per session (includes $50 booking fee).
Orders will be sent directly to Yamba to be distributed, in approximately 2/3 weeks after the orders are finalized.
Once you have paid your booking Susan will be in contact with you for your details and to email you further information about what to expect from your photoshoot.
To see examples of Susan’s work, make your booking, or to email any questions please go to:
Website: www.susanwall.com.au be sure to follow both the website and blog links to see examples and news!
Email: susan@susanwall.com.au
Phone: 0408 030708
How beautiful is this little town? Here is an image of the sun setting over the river:
I have declared this to be “education week” my friends. Through out this coming week I would like to share some of the reasons why I do what I do. I will cover the following and more:
“But a 5×7 only cost $1 why do you charge $xx?”
“If I had a good camera I could take those photographs too”
“Why wall art, what is it?”
“Why should I pay more for a photographer, I can get it much cheaper down the road”
“You only have to own a camera and you are a successful photographer”
Why am I doing this I hear you all ask? I am doing this as I come across these questions from time to time and I have been wanting to educate you and potential clients about what is involved. Almost like an insight into the business of being a photographer. I don’t want to say *ever* that I have all the answers, I definitely have had to learn through some bad decisions!
I will kick this off tomorrow for you all, and hope that you come in daily to give me your feedback and opinions (and yep, each day I’ll share a new image!).
Happy weekend
Today a very special friend of mine came over looking WAY too cute! Mr J is my nephew, and his very talented Mummy (my sister) is owner of Smarty Pants.
I had the pleasure of doing a bit of commercial photography to show off her new beautiful deluxe range of MCN (Modern Cloth Nappies). I have some myself now for client shoots – baby bums are too cute in these!!
Some of you may recognise N from her maternity shoot a few months back, she now has a beautiful little man to show us! N contacted me asking with her Dad and sister how I would feel about going to Hervey Bay to do a session for her Mum’s special birthday. It was absolutely my pleasure! After a weekend of on and off rain here in Bundaberg it was very nice to see some clearer weather at the Bay! These guys were so lovely, and a lot of fun to photograph. Here is a sneak peak for you all; N, B, M, B, J, K, P and L. I hope these make for some special memories of a very special time. I’ll be in touch soon with your gallery.
