chrissy torney photography

I've Moved!!

2009-08-22T02:15:00.000-07:00

I have a new blog now - same look just a shorter web name.

If you are following my blog be sure to make sure you switch over!!

Follow me at:

http://www.chrissytorney.blogspot.com

I hope to see you there!!

Chrissy

Sneak Peek - My new website!!

2009-08-21T19:42:00.000-07:00

OK everyone - here it is, the new and improved website!!

http://www.chrissytorney.com.au

I hope you can all drop by and take a looksee!! You might even see a familiar face.

Chrissy

October Session Dates and Information

2009-08-18T20:47:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone,

I have finally had the chance to sit down and finalise my schedule for October only.

Unfortunately my trusty babysitters decided that going on a cruise during September was much more exciting PLUS I am also flying to Sydney for a mini holiday myself - therefore I am unable to take any bookings during this month. I am, however, extending the Spring Special to also run during November to make up for this. November dates will be announced shortly.

Because I will still be breastfeeding my little one during these months I will be unable to travel outside of my local area - Werribee, Point Cook, Williamstown and surrounding suburbs. There are some fantastic locations that I use in these local areas.

I can also offer indoor sessions in my home studio.

Sessions will need to be confirmed at the time of booking and payment will need to be received 3 days after confirmation. Once you have paid your booking fee further session information will be forwarded.

Please note, booking fees are non-refundable but are transferable (conditions apply).

OK, so here are the dates for October:

3rd October:

- 8am

- 4pm BOOKED!

17th October - BOOKED OUT!

31st October - 8am or 4pm

On other news I have added some new items to my Collections as well as introducing a combined Maternity and Newborn session structure.

Booking, product and pricing information can be found at:

http://chrissytorneyphotographypricing.blogspot.com/

Chrissy Torney Photography aims to create Photographic Artwork therefore all products are designed to be immediately displayed on your walls or coffee table. Please let me know if there is any further information you may require.

I look forward to hearing from you :)

Chrissy

Q&A

2009-08-14T18:31:00.001-07:00

Thank you to everyone who emailed me their questions. I plan on trying to answer all your questions over the next few days :)

Chrissy

It's question time!

2009-08-12T18:20:00.000-07:00

I thought I would take this opportunity during my down time to answer any questions you may have been wanting to ask of me and my work. You can either email your questions to chrissytorney@hotmail.com or ask your question in the comments box.
I will endevour to answer them over the coming week.
And of course...what would my blog be without a photo. You wouldnt believe the time and effort it has taken to capture my two children together at the same time, not to mention the snake lolly bribes! I won't mention how long it has actually taken me to post this either!

Take care,
Chrissy xo

Some Old Favourites - {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2009-08-08T04:04:00.000-07:00

To be young again!

2009-08-04T17:10:00.001-07:00

Now - not to Mummy Brag or anything, but my Paigey Girl is rather clever and we sometimes forget that she is not yet even three years old.

I took these photos 2-3 months ago and forgot about them. It was nice to find them and have a play!

I love them as they remind me that my Paigey is still a little, cheeky monster and I hope she stays this way for a lot longer.

Congratulations!!

2009-08-03T18:40:00.000-07:00

A huge, belated congratulations to Brad and Emma on the birth of their beautiful twins. You may remember I did Emma's maternity session right before going on maternity leave myself.My lovely friend and most excellent photographer Kristen (who did my maternity session) had the honour of photographing their beautiful newborn babies and you can check out the sneak peek of this session here:
http://kristencook.com.au/blog/mackenzie-oscar-newborn-photography-melbourne/

Take care,

Chrissy

Where has the time gone...

2009-08-03T18:13:00.000-07:00

Firstly - I apologise for being MIA - having a newborn and toddler at home has meant zero time for blogging.

Koby is now 4 weeks old and I can't remember him not being here or what life was like with a singelton.

I have been too busy or too tired to even get the camera out lately...so you will all just have to bare with me and put up with some old photos of Paigey for now. Hopefully I will get a boost of photog-mojo later on this week, so check back!

Take care!

Chrissy

My Beautiful Baby Boy - {Melbourne Newborn Photographer}

2009-07-13T19:47:00.000-07:00

His first official photo shoot @ 8 days old. Isn't he cute!!

Thanks to Emily of Emily Goodwin Photography for making his little cocoon and beanie.

Chrissy

Family of Four - An update from me.

2009-07-12T04:50:00.000-07:00

On Monday, 6th July 2009 I gave birth to my super special little guy Koby, one week before my due date. It was a very short labour of approximately 49 minutes from start to finish. 15 - 20 minutes of this time was spent in the car travelling on the way to the hospital - my waters broke with a contraction in the hallway of the hospital and I birthed him on a small consult bed in a monitoring room just around the corner. I was lucky a midwife was coming on shift at the time my waters broke. She pretty much half carried me, half pushed me into the consult room.

He is just perfect and we are all smitten.

Koby

8lb 11oz

6/7/09

39 weeks

{Flashback} - Skye and Toby 3rd July 2008

2009-07-02T20:01:00.000-07:00

12 months ago - I was lent 2 beautiful children to use as models for my portfolio. We drove all over in my car and Skye was happy to jump in and out in the freezing cold to let me get some shots. It was so cold and windy that day - almost identical to the weather we have right now!

Boy how time flies - these are still to this day, some of my favourite images :)

Chrissy

A little Update from me...

2009-07-01T23:48:00.000-07:00

Well, here I am a few days shy of 39 weeks, waiting ever so patiently for any sign that labour might be around the corner. I am a little emotional as the lead up to this little person's arrival has been overshadowed by the dreaded cold virus making it's way through us all making us feel a little run down and miserable during this time of excitement and expectation. My Mum and her partner arrived last week, and whilst it's been difficult to hand over control, I am thankful for the sleep, dinners and immaculate house.

I must admit, I am really missing my client sessions at the moment. I am missing the creativity, the interaction with beautiful children and families and the joy I get from presenting beautiful images to people. So...until this little one arrives I am going to simply have to be content with splashing images of myself on to the net as well as going back through the last 12 months and sharing some of my favourite client images.

For now...here was my latest belly photo taken at 37 weeks. The photo actually makes my really large and heavy belly look so small.

Chrissy

Sneak Peek Mrs & Mrs W - Soon to be a family of 4!

2009-06-16T21:36:00.000-07:00

Well, the time finally came - my last session before hanging up the camera until I give birth and what a better way to end it with a maternity session for such a special couple!! You know it's been an awesome session when the clients haven't even made it out of your street and you are inside uploading their images!
Mrs W is carrying twins and looks georgous, although she did often make me wonder if I was holding my camera wonky, if she was standing wonky, or if the babies were just laying in a wonky position.
This couple were wonderful, up for anything and everything - so much fun to work with!! Mr W wins my 'best husband to photograph ever' award. Most husbands have that awkward, uncomfortable look when they rock up to their session...longing to be elsewhere, but Mr W was not only cooperative during his session, he was also a wonderful assistant. PLUS he can multi-task!! Do you think he resembles Blair from Neighbours as well?
OK all jokes aside, there is something really special about this couple. The eminate so much love for each other and are going to make the best parents to these special little miracles.

Here are a few teasers from today's session. There are so many more to come - stay tuned!

Chrissy

Hmmmm....no comparison really!

Yes, I do love my fence shots!

By far my favourite shot of the morning so far!

Dear B & E,

I had SO much fin hanging out with you both this morning. I hope you love the sneak peek! I will be in touch!

Chrissy

Newborn Cuddles - Miss E and Miss G {Melbourne Newborn Photographer}

2009-06-14T21:24:00.000-07:00

*sigh* Cuddling these two today has made me ever so emotional and ready to have this baby wriggling around inside my own rather large tummy!
I popped over to my neighbour's home this morning, just to check in and make sure they were surviving the early days or parenthood ok. You know how it is in those first few weeks, time just slips by in a haze of nappies, feeds, cuddles, nappies, feeds and cuddles. Decision making is also very hard when you are in that place of sleep deprivation therefore I felt it was just time to go grab my camera and take some snaps of these two precious little girls before they turn 21.
Now, given my past experiences with newborns who don't want to sleep - there was NO WAY I was unwrapping these two little ones today! So here are a few quick snaps of the most adorable and much loved little Princesses!
xo

Definately going to be the cheeky one!

Sneak Peek - Caroline {Melbourne Maternity Photographer)

2009-06-13T05:00:00.000-07:00

You know the session is going to be *fun* when;
a) The photographer is 7 weeks further along in their pregnancy than the maternity client and is moving rather slowly.
b) Melbourne weather decides it's going to turn cold and miserable.
c) You realise once again you may need that step ladder!

For those of you who follow my blog, you may remember a beautiful maternity session I had with the lovely Megan http://http//chrissytorneyphotography.blogspot.com/2009/02/sneak-peek-megan-melbourne-maternity.html
Today I had the pleasure of photographing her sister Caroline who has this perfect teeny, tiny bump. Unfortunately timing of my own impending delivery meant I was unable to photograph Caroline when she was further along in her pregnancy but that doesn't mean she isn't glowing and georgous at only 29 weeks. Georgous blue eyes, curly hair and being TALL all run in the family!
Her session was originally booked for the Botanical Gardens, but it started to rain once I got there to set up, therefore we headed to our back up location of Caroline's Grandparent's home. As someone who lives in dry, dusty Werribee I was ever so envious of her Grandparent's lush green garden.
We were lucky enough to also have a visit from Megan and her georgous little bundle Emelia Rose. Megan and I made note of the extreme conditions between her 47+ degree day and Caroline's 9 degree day.
Caroline explained to me that her Grandparents were the original owners of their home and that the family had seen many changes in the area since it was built. The street is now welcoming home it's 4th generation of family members.
So after much huffing and puffing on my behalf here is a sneak peek from today's session.
Enjoy!
p.s. Look at this garden!!

Caroline - it was a pleasure meeting you today and thanks for the laughs. I will be in touch! Thank your Grandparents again for me and tell them anytime they want to come green up my yard, they are more than welcome!

Chrissy

OoOooh Look at all my Pretties!

2009-06-09T19:37:00.000-07:00

OK, first day of Maternity Leave - I have finally managed to take some photos of my new products - however they were taken very, very quickly. You might consider my product photography a little lacking in style and creativity - let's just say I save that for my clients.
Chrissy Torney Photography will now be specialising in creating Photographic Artwork therefore all products sold in the future will come ready to display either mounted, matted or in an album.
Loose prints will only be available as part of my collections or when I run specials or promotions.

If you would like further information on products and pricing, please contact me via my website at http://www.chrissytorneyphotography.com/

xo
Chrissy

And so Maternity Leave officially begins...

2009-06-08T05:29:00.000-07:00

So here I am, at the start of my official Maternity Leave from teaching and with only 2 sessions left to shoot I have a lot of time on my hands to go back through old work and find overlooked images like the one below.

This photo was taken of my little nieceypoo almost 12 months ago - she has the most piercing green eyes and just didn't want her photo taken...LOL

I think it's georgous!

Master H - {Melbourne Newborn Photographer}

2009-06-05T23:02:00.000-07:00

WOW...I am so very lucky. I have many wonderful people in my life who support what I do and who are more than happy to lend me their children to photograph when I need them to.

Elissa first lent me her children back when I was building my portfolio. I am amazed that time has flown by so quickly - it's hard to believe that I took these first images below of Will and Grace almost 12 months ago now.

Today I had the pleasure of photographing the newest arrival to their family, Master Harry.

Thanks you Elissa for having me in your home today, especially after such a sleepless night. I look forward to watching your latest miracle grow.

Chrissy

Creating My Own Special Memories

2009-06-02T20:50:00.000-07:00

I have never been one for girly-girl stuff - I rarely put makeup on, I rarely wear dresses or skirts and up until a few years ago I didn't even know what foils were. I grew up riding BMX bikes and playing in the dirt with my younger brothers. I avoided all the girly-girl hoohaa when I got married by eloping to beautiful Broome in WA - I wore a cheesecloth skirt and singlet tops and I had a go at tizzing myself up by attempting to do my own hair and makeup.
Having a daughter has really changed me. The girly-girl stuff has become somewhat important. I am beginning to enjoy this *stuff* with my little girl. She stands beside me in the bathroom applying her own 'makeups' whenever I do make the effort to spruce up a little. I do however think that Miss P has some of my tomboy personality, especially when she requests to wear her Thomas the Tank Engine PJ's to bed, or goes off to daycare with her Spiderman singlet on over the top of her pink shirt.
So, where is all this verbal diahorrea leading to? Well. At 37 and pregnant with my second child, I decided that I would embrace my feminine side, tizz myself up a bit and capture this special time in my life. I thought it was about time I did something girly for myself. I wanted to record somehow not only my final pregnancy but also the special bond I have with my georgous daughter. I decided to follow my own advice to other women and book my own photo shoot. There was only one person I considered for the job and that was the talented and georgous Kristen Cook.
Kristen's work speaks for itself - I admire and respect the talent and passion this lady has for what it is she does.
She simply 'exuberates fantastacism'!!
SO head on over the Kristen's blog: http://kristencook.com.au/blog/?p=1273 and check out the magic this lady has created for me!

Just one more... {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2009-05-28T16:08:00.001-07:00

Another one of my favourites from my little session last week with Miss P. We are both very excited as tomorrow I am putting down the camera and having my own maternity + Mummy/Daughter photo shoot with the talented Miss Kristen - I will be sure to link those sneak peeks as soon as they become available!

Have a lovely weekend!

Just a few of my own Miss P.

2009-05-22T15:42:00.001-07:00

It was such a beautiful afternoon yesterday, so we went in search of cows and horses.

It's a bouncing baby....

2009-05-13T16:56:00.000-07:00

BOY!!

Last night, the beautiful Rachael gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Oscar.

Congratulations Rachael and family!!

Senior Photography - {Melbourne Teen Photographer}

2009-05-11T04:50:00.000-07:00

I really enjoy shooting the older kids, mostly because they don't run away from me, but also because they are just as special at 17 as they are at 7!!

Booking a Senior Session is a wonderful way to document that momentous occasion of finishing High School.

Leaving High School commemorates that first step into 'real' adulthood and the transtion from Teenager into Adult. This is why booking a Senior Session is just as important as any other session. Why not capture this occasion in your teenager's life?

I am currently taking details for my waiting list for Sept/Oct - if you would like to book a Senior Session or know of someone who might, please don't hesitate to contact me so I can add your name to the list.

Packages start at $495

Chrissy

Some Oldies - Ms Jure {Melbourne Newborn Photographer}

2009-05-11T04:44:00.000-07:00

I went back through some old files tonight and found these. I don't think I even edited them first time round.

I can honestly say I am amazed at my 'then' and 'nows'.

My how time flies though, this little one is crawling around all over the place now!

Christmas In July Charity Event - Wildlife Victoria

2009-05-07T20:01:00.000-07:00

I just want to take this time to plug a wonderful fundraiser event that is coming up in July.

All proceeds will go to:

WildLife Victoria, Wildlife Rescuers and Wildhaven Shelter

I think it's important to remember that there is still a lot of work being done in our bushfire effected areas and our support is still needed.

Some Oldies Hidden Away - {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2009-05-03T03:25:00.000-07:00

Something I like to do in the quiet of the night is to go back through old folders on my PC and find photos that may have been overlooked back when I took them. SO here are a couple which I found tonight of my Paigey girl from 2008.

Oh My Goodness - The Eyes!! {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2009-05-01T19:30:00.001-07:00

I am sure, just like myself, this Mum is always inundated with comments about her children's eyes. They are just pools of blue and reflect everything!
This family won my complimentary voucher through the Western District Autistic School's raffle. I have photographed a few of their students now and I always find these kiddos to be the most amazing and well mannered of all my clients.
Mr H loved the camera and I am sure he would still happily be outside posing for me if I didn't tell him I had enough georgous shots of him but Miss A was over me quite quickly as young diva's usually are!
We were very lucky that the Melbourne weather held off long enough for us to get outside this morning, I hope there were not too many soggy mud patches on the kids clothes.
Here are a couple of sneak peeks from this morning's session!

Dear Rebecca and Family,
Thank you for opening your home up to me, a complete stranger this morning. I love your children, they have such wonderful personalities! I hope you love these and there will be more to come!
xo
Chrissy

Cake Smash Sessions - Coming Soon! {Melbourne Baby and Child Photographer}

2009-04-24T01:52:00.001-07:00

I had the pleasure of borrowing little Miss Bella for a promotional shoot for my Cake Smash Package which will be available from September 2009.
Thanks to Bella and her mum Nat for offering up your time for this photo shoot!

My Girl - {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2009-04-19T04:29:00.000-07:00

I have been using this down time in shooting toddlers to concentrate on capturing my own little person more. These are some captures taken over the last week of the school holidays. I have definately decided to commit to making sure I take more photos of Miss P - as time really does go by so quickly. Soon enough she will be telling us how she has met the man of her dreams - and in the blink of an eye we will be planning a wedding for real. We best start saving now I think!

SPRING CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Sept, Oct Sessions!

2009-04-16T05:23:00.001-07:00

SAMPLES ONLY

Blasts from the Past - {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2009-04-14T03:05:00.000-07:00

These two pictures are very special to me...they mark the start of my journey torwards becoming a professional photographer.
I had only been shooting in Manual for around a month when I took Paigey into the Botanical Gardens for a mini photo shoot.
This was my first time shooting in RAW and I had no idea what I was doing.
These photos are special to me, because they were the first series of images I shot that looked something like what the 'Pros' would take...they were also the first images that were commented on by other artists.

What's on my walls? - {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2009-04-12T05:07:00.000-07:00

Two things happened today with Paigey Girl.
1. She was dressed before 9am without the need for chocolate bribes.
2. She actually let me brush her hair and put it up without the need for chocolate bribes.

I find it so hard to choose images of Paige to go on our walls here at home, I am ashamed to admit there are none other than some baby photos...so today I put an order in to have this image printed as a 20 x 20" mounted print...just because I felt that I needed to take off the perfectionist photographer goggles for a while and just wear my Mummy ones and see this image for what it is...even with it's technical imperfections.

It's simply a beautiful capture of my own child which shows her cheekiness, her smile and her spirit.

Love you Paigey Girl!!

The Fletchers Part II - I couldn't resist.

2009-04-05T05:29:00.000-07:00

I couldn't resist a few more quick edits. Again, excuse any wonky colours, I am editing on my laptop :)

Totally non-photog related - but check it out anyway!

2009-04-04T19:03:00.000-07:00

My Mum's farm is currently for sale. It's located in Tarago NSW just outside of Goulburn. It's fully set up as a home, or it can be used as a weekend retreat, hobby farm or even for family getaways.

Be sure to check it out!!

Please pass on this link as you never, never know who might be interested!!

http://blackwattlefarm.blogspot.com/

Sneak Peek - The Fletcher Family - Penrith

2009-04-03T03:45:00.000-07:00

Rona and I have know each othe online for about 5 years - and today we finally met in person when I had the absolute pleasure of photographing her and her family back in my home town of Sunny (and humid) Penrith. Her boys were both tough nuts to crack - but I think I got the shots in the end.

Rona, here are some quick edits for you - I am on my laptop so have no idea how the colour looks - you could be green for all I know. Thank you for the opportunity and I hope you all survive the big 30th birthday party tomorrow night!!

Chrissy

Sneak Peek - Rachael {Melbourne Maternity Photographer}

2009-03-20T23:40:00.001-07:00

*Squiel*...it's so exciting to have some colour to work with again!! I have shoved Rachael out the door and begun editing her session straight away. I hope I didn't bruise her!
Beautiful light, awesome location and a STUNNING mum-to-be.
And of course, Rachael was also very, very tall. I must be destined to shoot maternity from a step ladder!

Dear Rachael,
Thank you SO much for a wonderful afternoon, I had so much fun hanging out with you. You look georgous and I think the decision to head outside was a good one. Now, I know I said I would only edit 3 images before picking Paige up - but I couldn't choose...so here's 5 quickies for you!!
xo
Chrissy

Sneak Peek - Tracy and Family {Melbourne Family Photographer}

2009-03-20T18:07:00.000-07:00

A while a go TRacy lent me her youngest so I could work out how on earth you shoot older boys! You can see his photo shoot here: http://http//chrissytorneyphotography.blogspot.com/2008/09/sneek-peak-matthew.html Today I had the pleasure of meeting some of the other 'boys' in Tracy's life as I took some portraits of her family.
Dear Tracy,
Thank you for trusting me with creating some lasting memories of you and your family. I hope these are what you had in mind. Your Mum is adorable and yes, your sister is the sporty one! I now have to work out how I explain to my husband why I smell of men's aftershave - do you think he will believe me when I say it was an innocent hug goodbye from your dad?
I wish your dad all the best in his return to good health and I will speak to you soon!
xo
Chrissy

Paigey and the new blue chair.

2009-03-13T01:59:00.000-07:00

Paigey decided today that she would be my 'supermodel' and model my new $30 bargain retro look blue chair. I love her to pieces - take a look at the posing!! It really does feel like I never get a chance to photograph her anymore, so today was a wonderful experience for us both. Maybe the break did us both the world of good!
xo
Chrissy

Just one for the Cute Factor - {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2009-03-12T05:15:00.000-07:00

Because we all love a little fairy! Aaaah, sweet Lulu!

Session Times - {Availability}

2009-03-09T18:37:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

I just sat down and prepared my calendar for the remainder of my available sessions before I begin Maternity Leave. Oh my goodness, there really isn't a lot of time left at all!! I will find it really hard to finish up for a short break before this little one arrives, but I look forward to all your wonderful sessions once I return to work after the baby arrives. It might mean I have to limit the types of sessions to Maternity and Newborns for a few months, but I am sure you all understand.
Make sure you contact me ASAP if you would like to book a session before June 14th!

Chrissy

Sneak Peek - Melanie and John Part II

2009-03-09T04:20:00.001-07:00

OK, so here are a few more before bed!

This first one I almost missed!! It's John's face the moment he layed eyes on his beautiful bride coming down the aisle. Awwwww.

Sneak Peek - Melanie & John {7th March 2009}

2009-03-08T16:11:00.000-07:00

I officially shot my first (and probably my last) wedding on Saturday. I thought it was tiring chasing around little ones during a photo shoot - seriously, I had to end up leaving the party early because I was so very tired after ducking, dodging, running, climbing and somehow moving my 22 weeks pregnant body around the place. All complaints about my fitness aside it truely was a lovely day and I felt so honoured that Mel and John had asked me to do this for them, afterall, I was the one who handed John Mel's phone number on the school bus that day!! Who would have know that a few years later I would be photographing their wedding day!

Mel and John - thank you again! The experience was wonderful. Your love for each other truely shone through on the day and is evident in every photo I have looked at so far.

I hope you like your sneak peeks - I will no doubt add more as I get through them all - so keep checking back.

Enjoy being Mr and Mrs!!

Chrissy

2009 Blog Competition Winner!! {Melbourne Child & Family Photographer}

2009-02-28T19:06:00.000-08:00

Firstly - let me say how completely overwhelmed I was by all of your entries. Choosing a winner was a very technical and scientific process!!
Due to having no printer ink I wrote all of your names out onto slips of paper (Fiona Brink - you are responsible for my RSI)...popped them into a tupperware container - then asked my very cute assistant Paigey Girl to stick her hand in and get me one little piece of paper.

So...I am so pleased to announce that the winner of the $975 Custom Portrait Package is:

VANESSA DIXON!!

Congratulations Vanessa - I will be in touch with you shortly to organise your portrait session.

Thank you to everyone who entered...I wish you all the best and look forward to your bookings in the future!!

xo
Chrissy

Haylee - 2008 Competition Winner

Welcome to the world... (Melbourne Child Photographer}

2009-02-24T12:55:00.000-08:00

I would like to announce that Megan has given birth to a Princess named:
EMILIA ROSE
Congratulations Megan and Family!!
xoxo

Sneak Peek - The Aldridge Family, Kinglake West Residents {Melbourne Family Photographer}

2009-02-20T18:22:00.000-08:00

I drove home from this session wondering how on earth I was going to blog this session as I had so much I wanted to write, say and do.

On Saturday, February 7th 2009 I had two Maternity shoots lined up for my portfolio, inside out of the expected 46+ degree forecast. However, one of my clients had to reschedule due to having a prior engagement in Yarrawonga.

My first client Megan arrived and the temperature was already souring above 30 degrees. The usual 'Werribee Winds' were extremely dry and hot.

I commented to Megan that with the forecast for the day, it was not going to be a good day. I had no idea just how devastating the day was going to be. The worst bushfires in Australia's history had hit our beautiful, picturesque mountain villages claiming well over 200 lives.

Sadly, Victoria had lost too many lives to comprehend...families had lost loved ones, friends and property as well as pets, livestock and livelihood.

Images and stories flooded the news bulletins and all Australians shed a tear for the toll and felt the need to help out in some way.

What I didn't know at the time, was that the client who had to reschedule actually resided in Kinglake West (picture above) - and if she had of actually been at the shoot in the morning- then she would have been at home later that day with her beautiful daughter when the Kinglake West fire swept through.

You could imagine the multitude of 'what if's' that have been going through my clients mind about that day.

There is so much more I want to say...the Aussie Spirit is alive and well. This family will be ok, I know they will be...they are true survivors because after all is said and done...they are still here. They are looking forward to moving back into their home and welcoming their new baby into the world.

Most clients will rock up to a shoot with a few changes of clothes. Ang rocked up with a basketful of clothes apologising for not having that much to bring. We joked about the fact that well, that that was pretty much all she had left to wear as most of her wardrobe had been either scorched or smoke effected.

So, let me introduce my beautiful client Angela. Her home has been severely effected by the bushfires. She has lost her belongings, beloved pets, livestock and her town and fellow towns people. But you wouldn't know it when you meet her.

She exudes vibrance, friendliness and excitement and I was so very honoured to have been able to capture these images for her today. It was meant to be a maternity shoot, but after I had seen her facebook images of her burnt and scorched home, I insisted we made it a family session.

You may also notice Glen's red wristband - all permanent residence of Kinglake West are required to wear these now so that they may enter their town and property.

This is Angela laughing at me for being unable to tell a joke to get her to laugh for the camera - I did a great job at non-joke telling ;)

Angela, Glen and Lulu,

Thank you for sharing today with me, I hope today was a little bit of a distraction and time out for you all. I look forward to hearing all of your good news in the next few weeks! Take care of each other!

Chrissy

Sneak Peek - Sam {Melbourne Maternity Photographer}

2009-02-14T00:24:00.001-08:00

Right - next time I put a call out for Maternity I am going to include a maximum height restriction. When Sam arrived today for her session at Willy Gardens all I could think was - "I'm going to need the step ladder again!"
Sam was another tall and georgous Mum-to-Be which I had the absolute pleasure in photographing today. The sky was tainted with bush fire smoke and it was hard to not think about all those people still in danger and those suffering loss from the devastation. Our hearts go out to you all.

{Sam - it was great getting to know you this afternoon - I hope you like what you see so far - especially given you are someone who never has their photo taken!}

xo
Chrissy

Sneak Peek - Megan {Melbourne Maternity Photographer}

2009-02-06T17:55:00.000-08:00

There are two things you notice about Megan immediately; 1. Her height and 2. Her stunning blue eyes. It's ok - I had a step ladder just in case!
Megan braved the 44+ degree temperatures to drive into Werribee to have her complimentary maternity session. She was a photographer's dream allowing me to try some new things. What a difference it makes photographing an adult!
{Megan - thank you so much for your time this morning! It was a pleasure meeting you and I hope you made it back home safe and sound. Maybe even a little bit quicker with the Werribee Wind behind you! Make sure I get a text once this little one arrives xo}
Chrissy

Free Maternity Sessions - Offer Extended! {Melbourne Maternity Photographer}

2009-02-04T20:03:00.000-08:00

I have decided due to such an overwhelming response to the February special - to offer up the discount during each Month until June (March, April, May and possibly early June - see how I am going).
Being pregnant myself - I am finding it easier to shoot maternity and I really do enjoy doing these sessions.
So...

* You need to be 34+ weeks at the time of the shoot ( earlier shoots available for Mums carrying multiples).

* Booking Fee is waived (Session can include hubby and children although expecting mother must be in all shots).

* 1 x Complimentary 8x10" or 8x12" print.

Additional prints and products available at regular prices.

Please email me at chrissytorney@hotmail.com for pricing information!

xo

...and 1 more. {Melbourne Teen & Child Photographer}

2009-01-25T14:33:00.000-08:00

Because I can!

Happy Australia Day!

2009-01-25T03:28:00.001-08:00

Where I live, it's pretty dry and dusty. To shoot in lush green gardens usually means travelling elsewhere. Tonight I took my little Supermodel friends up to the back of our estate to watch the sun set. You can see how dry it is...but even brown and dusty can look beautiful with the right models.
Happy Australia Day!
Chrissy
xo

4 FREE Maternity Sessions available!

2009-01-24T02:09:00.000-08:00

I really need to bump up my Maternity portfolio therefore during the month of February I am offering 4 free maternity sessions.
You would need to be available for either outdoor sessions in Williamstown or surrounding areas or indoor sessions at my home studio in Werribee.
*Sessions will be available on Sat Feb 7th and Sat Feb 21st.
*You will need to be 34+ weeks pregnant at the time of your shoot.
*In return for a signed model release form you will receive a free session plus a complimentary 8x10" image of your choice as a thank you ($150 value).
*There is absolutely NO obligation for you to buy anything further.
Please email me at chrissytorney@hotmail.com to secure once of these 4 sessions!

The eyes in colour! {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2009-01-21T03:04:00.000-08:00

As requested - here are Paige's eyes in colour. I love bathroom light - it is devine. Pity they aren't the most photogenic of locations to shoot!

xo

Chrissy

The trouble with my Paigey Girl - {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2009-01-15T01:23:00.000-08:00

The trouble with my Paigey Girl is that whenever I take a photo of her eyes, they look fake. I always get asked 'What did you do to her eyes?". The answer is always "Nothing"...her eyes are like crystal balls that reflect everything which sometimes includes too much light. Strangers always stop us and comment on them. *Sigh* - I wish she had gotten them from me....but alas - I have boring old brown eyes.

And so we begin again... {Melbourne Baby Photographer}

2009-01-13T17:38:00.000-08:00

When Heath and I met, we weren't having children - we agreed on this right in the beginning of our relationship. Once married sentences used to start with 'If we have kids..." and somehow this eventually became "When we have kids...".
We decided we would try for ONE child and one child only.
We were quickly blessed with our beautiful daughter Paigey Girl.
It was when I was pulling apart and packing Paige's cot away that I felt this overwhelming sense of my family not being complete. The decision as to whether or not to have a 2nd child was one which I agonised over from the day Paigey was born. Will she have single child syndrome, will she be lonely? All the usual anxieties went through my head.
The cot is very significant in the sense that - if it was still standing empty in a spare room somewhere, I may not be expecting this wonderful joy inside me.
So here we are again, with a cot and bassinette in an empty room, waiting to begin it's transformation into a nursery. Over the next few months I will be documenting both it's transformation and mine.

{Sneak Peek} - Canberra Shoot {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2009-01-10T02:55:00.000-08:00

On Saturday the 10th January I flew to Canberra for a day trip to shoot some of my favourite kiddies and to also lunch with their Mummies. The weather was perfect and all the kiddos were fed, happy and ready for their close ups. I would be lying if I said I wasn't exhausted being 14 weeks pregnant - but with such georgous models, who's complaining!
Thanks for a lovely day!

Thank you Lucy, Samual, Tahlia, Oskar, Antonia, Rory, Indie and Milly for your smiles and patience...thank you to your Mums too for such a wonderful day out!
xo

CUSTOM PORTRAIT COMPETITION - 2009

2009-01-08T02:47:00.000-08:00

It's Time!!
Are you ready to enter?
I am happy to announce my 2009 portrait competition...

PRIZE:
1 x Free portrait session (Immediate family members only)
1 x Paige Collection
1 x 20 x 24" or 20 x 20" mounted wall print

TOTAL VALUE: $975

Paige Collection:
Included with the Paige Collection is a disc of high-resolution digital images (formatted to 5x7” not suitable for enlargements) from your gallery with authorization for unlimited personal use, in both colour and black and white.

To complement your disc is a session box, which contains one 5x7” print of each of your colour images.

HOW TO ENTER:
Simply go to www.chrissytorneyphotography.com
Enter my website
Click on 'contact and pricing info'
Fill out your details with the code word 'COMPETITION' in the details section.
You can enter as many times as you like, just follow the above instructions repeatedly.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. Prize winner will be drawn randomly by 5pm on March 1st 2009
2. Prize is valid until 31/12/2009
3. Entrants are welcome from all states however prize is only redeemable in the city of Melbourne, Victoria.
4. Prize may not be redeemed for cash.
5. Regular Chrissy Torney Photography Terms and Conditions apply.
6. Seeing I am expecting in July, I may not be available to shoot the session from May - Sept.

My Paigey Girl - {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2009-01-01T03:28:00.000-08:00

I finally got around to looking through some of my own albums of Paige and this image was one which I had worked on many times but never got around the sharing.
I love how calm and placid she is, it's a rarity to get her to be still when I am doing a session with her. What's more special about this photo is the fact that I was able to get eye contact from her!!
May your New Year be filled with many special moments too.

xo

It's Almost Time!!

2008-12-30T02:55:00.000-08:00

It's almost time for my New Year competition to begin.
This time round the prize will be valued close to $1000!
Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks!!
xo
p.s. I also have a facebook page now, so if you haven't become a fan already - please do so!!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=571877974#/pages/Wyndham-Vale/Chrissy-Torney-Photography/42475997506?ref=nf

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

2008-12-11T19:58:00.000-08:00

For those of you who follow my blog you may have noticed I have been a little quiet. My 2008 calendar has been closed for a few weeks now, luckily because I recently found out I am expecting baby #2!

My 2009 calendar is now open for bookings and to begin the new year I have had a slight price restructure to hopefully be more affordable in this economic climate. Please contact me at chrissytorney@hotmail.com for further information.

In the next week or so I will be announcing my new Blog Competition - so stayed tuned for that announcement.

Lastly - for anyone wondering why they should choose Custom Portrait Photography over the well know Retail chains - I urge you to read this document here so that you may understand why I am so passionate about what it is I want to create for you.

http://www.professionalchildphotographer.com/information/

So as we approach Christmas and the New Year - let me take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported me over the past 10 months. Thanks for believing and me and for mostly allowing me the pleasure of photographing your family.

Merry Christmas everyone!

xoxo

Sneak Peek - Max {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2008-11-15T01:21:00.000-08:00

I had the pleasure of shooting 2 year old Max today. I work with his Mum and he also goes to daycare with my daughter Paige.
We had so much fun together, chasing bugs and looking for pirates treasure! Max enjoys a chat and we had a great time driving around Williamstown looking for some older buildings.
Brooke and Jeremy - It was a pleasure taking your portraits today. I see so much of your Dad in Max - cheeky bugger! He has such a wonderful sense of humour!

Chrissy
xo

{Sneak Peek Part I} - Trent {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2008-11-01T02:18:00.000-07:00

If you asked my husband what it is I complain about the most since moving from Sydney to Melbourne, he would say 'The Damn Werribee Winds" - aaaaand he would be right! Today I had the pleasure of meeting little Trent - who was not happy having his photo taken in the strong winds down at the beach. It wasn't a very nice day today so we are going to reshoot - however I did manage to catch some cute moments of Trent when he wasn't telling me how much he hated those damn Werribee Winds too!!

xo

{Sneak Peek} - Sair, Zoe and Scarlette {Melbourne Family, Child and Baby Photographer}

2008-10-28T02:11:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure over the weekend to shoot this crazy bunch of girls!! We ended up at the Japanese Gardens in Campbeltown which was a lovey spot, but restricted by aweful, bright orange council tape!! Next time I will just sneak it down then pop it back up ;) Zoe really is a little firecracker and delighted in prooving how hungry she was by showing me her empty belly button! Scarlette is devine and has an amazing set of peepers, so laid back and easy to shoot. Sair - I am still on the hunt for any wilderbeasts however I think we were safe in the gardens. I feel like I have my mojo back - thanks Sair for the opportunity to shoot you and your family. I hope I have captured what it was you were looking for!
xo
p.s. your breastfeeding shots are amazing! Thank you for sharing that special moment and allowing me to capture such a beautiful thing!

Congratulations goes to...

2008-10-17T19:10:00.000-07:00

Xavier!
Xavier's image has been selected out of the 100's of images I have captured this year, to be the face on all of my 2009 marketing materials.

As a thank you he will receive the image as a mounted 8x10" print.

Thank you Xavier!!

Mickey Mouse will be so proud of you!

Santa is Coming - November Sessions!!

2008-10-16T17:11:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Forgotten something this year? Perhaps some family portraits to give as Christmas presents?
I have just opened up my calendar for November sessions.
All sessions booked for November will be processed in time for Christmas.
All November sessions will receive a complimentary 8x10" print.

Call now to secure your custom portrait time!

November Dates:

Saturday 1st November
Saturday 15th November
Saturday 29th November

xo

Pirate Adventure & Soggy Nappy {Paige}

2008-10-09T18:57:00.000-07:00

Today marked two very special occasions.

1. Finally got to take some photos of my daughter Paigey that didn't include her running away from the camera as fast as she could. I might just have gotten that wall worthy shot?

AND

2. Paigey's first swim in the ocean for the season, albeit impromptu!

I decided with such lovely weather to take Paige on one of our little adventures so off we headed to Willy to hunt for special treasure.

After searching the gardens high and low we decided to head across to the beach as maybe we would have better luck there!

Instead of looking for treasure as planned Paigey decided to dip her toes in the water...but then proceeded to belly flop, bathtime style, into the ocean.

Needless to say she didn't need and bribes to get her out of the water. It was still a tad cold and I could see she was a little shocked that it wasnt nice and warm, like her bath is.

Lucky photog Mummy had a spare change of clothes in her camera bag!!

On the walk back we finally found our treasure.

pine cones!

Paige decided THESE were 'pwetty Mummy' and proceeded to try and carry 3-4 in her little hands back to the car.

What an adventure!!

May your weekend be full of them!!

xo

Blog Competition Winner - Haylee {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2008-10-08T02:04:00.000-07:00

The images on my blog were all too small but after resorting to Google I now know how to post images so they are larger!!

So here is Haylee, big, bright and georgous!!

xo

Sneak Peek - Mini Shoots - October 4th 2008 {Melbourne Family, Child and Baby Photographer}

2008-10-04T03:37:00.000-07:00

Sneak Peek - Ella {Melbourne Newborn Photographer}

2008-10-02T04:08:00.000-07:00

Aaaaaah, well what do you know. ANOTHER newborn who didn't want to be undressed or sleep!

Cute and georgous anyway. You might remember I did her Mummy's maternity shoot a few months back under the big trees in Willy Gardens (Georgie).

Welcome to the world Miss Ella!

Sneak Peek - Megan, Andrew, Jack and Lewis {Melbourne Newborn Photographer}

2008-10-01T22:07:00.003-07:00

I have decided I must be cursed. I have yet to shoot a newborn who wants to sleep whilst I am there!!
Today I had the pleasure of being welcomed into the Powell family home to capture their new addition to their family. Lewis is only 5 days old and his big brother is 16 months old. I have no idea how Megan and Andrew were able to stay awake for me to take their portraits!!
I hope you enjoy your sneek peak!

xo

Sneak Peek - Kylee!! {Melbourne Family Photographer}

2008-09-24T20:40:00.000-07:00

What georgous children!! I can't wait to shoot them again next week down at the beach shacks!!

Sneak Peek - Mathew {Melbourne Teen Photographer}

2008-09-22T02:56:00.000-07:00

I tell you what, boys are hard work not to mention cheeky!!
Mathew was a lot of fun to shoot today and was a great sport to offer his time for my portfolio. Thanks Mathew, more to come!!

Sneak Peek - BFF's {Melbourne Teen Photographer}

2008-09-21T23:33:00.001-07:00

These girls were a lot of fun! You could tell they are really best friends for life.
More to come!

Sneak Peek - Kate {Melbourne Teen Photographer}

2008-09-21T22:44:00.000-07:00

The trouble with sessions like these is deciding on which images to post as a sneek. They were all so wonderful!
Thanks Kate for a wonderful morning and for doing such a fantastic job modelling for my portfolio.
xo

Website...

2008-09-21T04:56:00.000-07:00

I have just noticed my website is having some issues.

I hope to get the glitches sorted ASAP!

Sneak Peek - Cara, Ash, Cameron, Ally and Kade {Melbourne Family, Teen and Baby Photographer}

2008-09-14T02:25:00.000-07:00

It was really interesting to watch the transformation from self conscious to totally relaxed with these family members. They were lots of fun to shoot and I think I may have driven a little too fast to get home to start working on these photos.

I was so excited to get to use my new 85mm lens for the first time but within the first few minutes I had switched back to my 35mm as I felt SO far away from them. I also didn't want to end up in the ocean as the tide was high at the time.

Cara and Family, thanks again for such a fun shoot today, I hope you like what I have worked on so far!!

More to come :)

AND THE WINNER IS....

2008-09-11T19:36:00.000-07:00

ALLISON KALOS!!

You are the winner of the free session and complimentary prints.

Congratulations and I look forward to shooting you and Haylee soon!!

Chrissy xo

Sneek Peak - 'Ed', Cathy, Xavier & Giselle {Melbourne Family Photographer}

2008-09-05T22:55:00.000-07:00

Thank you for such a lovely morning. I hope you all sleep well tonight as I know I will! You have such georgous children. Thank your for allowing me the pleasure to photograph them! There are so many more wonderful photos to come!

Sneek Peak - Shell, Phil, Thomas & Anika {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2008-09-05T22:31:00.001-07:00

Mini Sessions - FULLY BOOKED!!

2008-08-29T22:50:00.000-07:00

For $150 you will get:
-a maximum of 30 mins per family (immediate family members only, cousins etc will need to book their own session)
-two 8x10
-two 5x7 prints.
-disk containing 10 of your gallery images with reprinting permission.

(Over $405 value)

DATE: Saturday 4th October

LOCATION: Williamstown Botanical Gardens

I need 5 bookings for this to go ahead. Sessions will start from 9am.

Regular terms and conditions apply.

$150 payment to be made once all 5 sessions have been booked and confirmed.

TIMESLOTS:

9:30- Filled
10- Filled
10:30: Filled
11am: Filled
11:30: Filled
12:30: Filled
1pm: Filled
1:30: Filled
2:00: Filled
2:30: Filled
3:00: Filled
3:30: Filled

My beautiful Paigey Girl... {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2008-08-28T20:53:00.000-07:00

Every day I wake up to the most delightful sound. My daughter lies in her bed chattering away to all of her friends. I sometimes wonder what exciting adventure they had all been on in her dreams that night. Sometimes I am jealous that I was not the first person she spoke to or saw when she opened her eyes to start the day and other days I am thankful for the lie in.
Paigey girl forever has a runny nose and refuses to tie her hair up, so needless to say I am always running after her wiping her nose or brushing her hair out of her eyes. Sometimes I am not quick enough to wipe the nose therefore her hair then sticks to her face is a very 'uncute' manner. I haven't edited her face in these photos, as if I start now, I will be forever doing it...LOL
She is a bit of a tomboy in the sense that she would be more excited about playing with her trucks outside in the dirt than playing with a doll.
She loves to run and is ever so independent. She knows what she wants when she wants it and like most toddlers wants it YESTERDAY.
Paigey makes my heart sing and shout 'WOOOHOOO' every day. She is such a delightful human being that I truley DO often wonder how on earth I grew such a warm and georgous creature.
Anyhow...as we lead up to Paigey's 2nd birthday, here are some shots from our Mummy/Daughter day down at our local zoo.

Chrissy
xo

Damn I missed the focus on this one :(

Meah & Ava - Again {Melbourne Child and Newborn Photographer}

2008-08-23T22:04:00.000-07:00

It's always wonderful to look at shoots with fresh eyes in the morning.

What a find!!

Sneek Peak - Cheeky Maya! {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2008-08-22T23:34:00.000-07:00

Here are some quick sneek peaks of Maya! She is so cheeky and fun and a delight to be around! She loves yoghurt too which I am yet to clean off her face...LOL! There are so many more to come...

Sneek Peak - Meah and Ava {Melbourne Child and Baby Photographer}

2008-08-22T23:20:00.000-07:00

Oh My Goodness, what absolutely beautiful children!!

It was a delight to be welcomed into the Stokes family home to take photos of their georgous daughters.

More to come!!

New Website!!

2008-08-17T04:06:00.000-07:00

My new website is up and running. It's still in it's early stages of development, but hopefully it will be looking pretty special very soon!!

http://www.chrissytorneyphotography.com/

Check it out!!

xo

Chrissy

Welcome Jure Jaydee! {Melbourne Newborn and Baby Photographer}

2008-08-10T04:23:00.000-07:00

Bec is a friend who also belongs to my Mother's Group. She has been 'lending' me her bump to photograph throughout her pregnancy, some of which appear right here in blogworld.

We were meant to be doing some final maternity shots this week, except Jure had a different idea in mind. She wasn't going to wait any longer.

Welcome to the world Jure Jaydee , it has been a pleasure already!!

Glowing!

Taryn - 39 weeks! {Melbourne Maternity Photographer}

2008-08-09T04:10:00.000-07:00

39 weeks pregnant and willing to try anything. It doesn't get any better than that! Thank you for a lovely afternoon Taryn and best wishes for the upcoming birth of your 2nd child!!

You know how it is...

2008-08-03T02:57:00.000-07:00

Perfect location, awesome colours and ideas and a daughter who simply won't look at the camera!!

Still, I think these shots capture just how awesome my newest favourite location is!! I can't wait to shoot my clients there next week!

IT'S COMPETITION TIME!!

2008-07-31T21:19:00.000-07:00

Win a free child portrait session with me to the value of $280!!

All you need to do is email me your name and contact details with a brief sentence as to why you would love to have your child's portrait taken.

chrissytorney@hotmail.com

Winner will be selected randomly from the pool of entries. Entries close Friday 12th September.

Winner will receive the following:

1 x complimentary session

2 x 5 x 7" prints

2 x 8x10" prints

$50 print voucher

(not transferable to cash)

$280 value

The winner will also have the option to buy any further prints at a 15% discount. Minimum print price of $200 waived for this competition. There is no obligation to buy any additional prints.

Terms and Conditions:

The winner must be prepared to travel to either Williamstown, Geelong , Werribee or surrounding areas for the shoot.
Session is for maximum of 3 children.
Session time between 1-3 hours.

My Paigey Girl...and my new LENS!!

2008-07-30T05:29:00.000-07:00

I cannot tell you how excited I am to finally have my new lens in my hands! I pretty much ripped open the parcel, threw the lens on the camera...called 'Paigey' and shot this quick capture.

Her eyes amaze me every day...they are so clear and blue!

Boy 'o Boy what a lens though!

(Sigma 30mm 1.4)

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

2008-07-29T20:24:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

As my business is moving into its next phase of development there will be significant changes to the current pricing structure.

Therefore, as of the 13th September 2008 I will no longer be offering 'Portfolio Sessions' and will begin charging full session fees and print prices.

Here are some of the changes that will come into effect as of the 13th September:

$120 session fee (covers immediate family members)
Minimum print order of $200
The ability design your own personal packages.
A wider range of fine art products such as storyboards, mounted prints and albums.
The ability to earn print credits through the 'Customer Referral Program'.

I still aim to make custom portraiture affordable to all families as well as survive in a very competitive market and I hope that we continue to form a lasting relationship with each other.

I hope you will be able to see that what you are purchasing from me when you invite me to capture you and your family are individual and unique pieces of art. I also hope that you can see the difference individual and personal attention makes as oposed to the retail chains.

I aim to be upfront with my pricing so that you do not get any nasty suprises when you come to order.

Please email me at chrissytorney@hotmail.com for an updated price list.

Regards,

Chrissy

Please Note: This price change does not effect any sessions already booked.

For Shell...

2008-07-29T00:07:00.000-07:00

Here you go. Click on the image to make it larger. Excuse the watermark in the top right hand corner, I accidently stamped it when closing down photoshop...LOL

For visitors to my blog, I will explain more about this photo at a later date.

More of Georgie... {Melbourne Maternity Photographer}

2008-07-26T04:43:00.000-07:00

I am totally LOVING this image right now. It probably breaks a whole heap of rules, but I love it because it represents my 'style' in a way. It's also the same trees as the very first ones I shot of Paige...so perhaps that's why I love it so :)

And something a little different...

Fabulous Mum-To-Be Georgie!

2008-07-25T22:58:00.000-07:00

Here is a sneak peek of the georgous Georgie @ 35weeks.

Loved the red boots!!

Thanks for a lovely day!!

A quickie...

2008-07-20T17:59:00.000-07:00

My next available date for bookings is the weekend of the 23rd and 24th August.

I am also taking bookings for my 'Spring Sessions' in the September school holidays - so be quick, as they really are booking out fast!!

Session times are availabe for Monday's, Wednesdays and Thursdays during this period.

Take care :)

Love thy Neighbour... {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2008-07-19T05:17:00.000-07:00

Let me introduce you to three of the loveliest kids I know; Courtney, Emilie and Brodie. They belong to a special friend of mine, who just happens to be my neighbour. This afternoon I spotted them playing out in the street, so I grabbed my camera and headed down to their end of the court. Courtney is the eldest and has now reached the 'moody teenage' years, therefore no smiles, just long stares down the barrel of the lens. Emilie is the middle child and loves to lend me her beautiful face for portraiture. Brodie is the youngest and loves the camera, so much that when he saw me coming, he raced inside to change and to make himself georgous...it's a shame that he forgot to wash his face though. Typical boy!! I was going to edit it out, but then it wouldn't be a true capture of his personality.

So here they are, Supermodels in the making and my special friends.

Pricing Information

2008-07-17T21:56:00.001-07:00

For updated pricing information, please email me at chrissytorney@hotmail.com
Sessions are booking out fast, so be quick if you wish to take up the special offer.

Dancing Skirt

2008-07-17T18:10:00.000-07:00

This is my daughter Paige who will be 2 in September. She is growing so fast and some days I do not recognise her as being my 'baby'.

This morning she asked to put the 'dancing skirt' on so i quickly grabbed the camera to take some quick snapshots for the family album.

Definately not 'portraiture' as I shot with the dreaded 'green square', but priceless all the same.

They really do grow up so quickly!

Love is a beautiful thing... {Melbourne Child Photographer}

2008-07-13T05:15:00.000-07:00

Thanks Anna for letting me capture such a beautiful, private moment.

Well, as private as breastfeeding in front of someone with a camera can be...LOL

A new and exciting location!!

2008-07-11T21:30:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I have lived here for over 6 years and didn't know this spot was on my doorstep. Thanks to a friend and some great directions Paige and I headed off to check out this special place. The colours were so vibrant and there were lots of rustic old boats and machinery laying around everywhere. I can't wait to take clients here! Lucky my trusty model Paige was willing to get out of the car for a quick sample photo, even if it was with her trusty 'cool dudes' (sunglasses). Poor thing, even with a temperature of 38 degrees she was still willing to help out. Thanks Shell for the location tip!