Newborn Portrait Session - 13 Day Old Baby Boy.

We were so excited to meet this little man! I photographed his sister when she was new - I always find it such a thrill to watch a family grow.

Eli is the youngest of 4 kids but he was quite the big boy, born - nearly 11 lbs! He has the most adorable cheeks...you know the sort you just want to smooch? Well he has those and I did my share of smooching I can tell you :)

Is there anything more precious than a newborn smile? Not in my book!

For a big guy, he was able to curl up so tight and snug and he liked the idea of having a nice, warm spot for a sleep.

So very sweet and I loved catching up with his Mum, Dad, brothers and sisters. Thank you for coming, it was fantastic to see you all again!

Cheers

Alicia xxx

How to Style your Newborn Portrait Session - 8 Day Old Baby Girl.

The first time I met Andy and Nicola was about 2 weeks before their gorgeous baby girl Olivia was born. These guys are friends with some of our other clients (as so many of you are - I love that!) and they wanted to come in and meet up and have a chat about the styling of their newborn portraits and I am so glad that they did! A lovely couple who were so excited and had fantastic plans to decorate their home with Olivia's wall portraits.

We talked about colours and styles...Nicola and I had a great time looking through all the wraps, hats and props and by the end of our conversation, we had decided on colours that would complement their home and styling that they absolutely loved. I have to say, Andy was fantastic throughout the process and certainly had plenty of input as well - I usually expect Dad's to glaze over when we are doing that girly, design type thing, but he stayed strong - good work Dad!

Olivia came in at just 8 days old and she was another that just stole my heart. Tiny, delicate, gorgeous smoooshable lips, perfect skin - oh heavenly! Nicola and Andy had also brought along a throw rug that matched perfectly with their decor at home and that was our starting point for this gorgeous baby girl.

And sometimes (as anyone with a baby knows) things don't always go to plan! Our gorgeous baby girl happily slept her way through several different poses on this set....and then...that was it! She was awake. And none to happy about going back to sleep....it happens sometimes...and you know what? That's ok. What can you do? Say "Hey gorgeous baby girl, we have a plan and you have to do your part" and then sulk about it all!!! Uummmm not going to happen. So what did we do? We simply arranged to come back a couple of days later - and she was amazing.

Nicola and Andy were kind enough to send me a photo of their Wall Display once it had been hung in their home and I am over the moon with how well it fits in with their home decor. Doesn't it look fantastic?

Thank you to Nicola and Andy for sharing their gorgeous new baby girl with me, you were all so wonderful to work with and I am so happy that you are a part of our little family here! Thank you also to your friends that were kind enough to recommend us to you -  and for recommending us to your friends as well! It never ceases to amaze and thrill me just how many of our clients know each other and I am so grateful to all of you that are kind enough to share your friends with us. Sometimes its like a big get together here!

Olivia is so beautiful and I hope you love your newborn portraits and much as I do guys! I look forward to seeing you and your beautiful girl soon.

Til next time,

Alicia xxx

How to Celebrate Turning One in Style!

Turning 1 is a major milestone and celebrating that first birthday is always a big occasion. And why shouldn't it be? It is amazing how much they grow in that first year. Think about this, only a year ago they were a tiny and new little bundle, now they are starting to walk, establish their new found freedom, push some boundaries and delight you as their personality really starts to emerge.

Leila's Mum selected this beautiful photo as her Milestone Wall Portrait.

Gorgeous Leila came to see us just 2 days after her first birthday for a Milestone Portrait Session and the very first thing I noticed was that she has the most amazing, clear, liquid blue eyes and porcelain doll skin. Added to that, she has quite a serious personality so I knew we were going to be able to take full advantage of those big blue eyes. You see, as much as we all love big smiley photographs of our babies, I always like to see some more serious ones as well. Why? Well when we smile, our cheeks go up and our eyes get that bit smaller (how many of you just tried that???) but when we don't smile, our eyes are at their largest - just perfect for showing them off!

And show them off, she certainly did!

Frills, lace, tulle, flowers and pearls were always going to be perfect for this adorable little doll.

I love working with families to create these gorgeous Milestone portraits. In these days when time flies by so quickly and we catch up with our friends and families lives with the scroll of a mouse. Where the event or the news is almost instantly forgotten as our poor brains struggle with the massive information overload that we receive every day. I believe portraits of our babies, our kids and our families are becoming more and more important to us. It's just one of the reasons why I love what I do so much!

Leila's Storyboard

A huge thank you to Leila's gorgeous Mum for bringing her baby girl in and allowing us to celebrate with you! Leila is gorgeous and your were both fantastic to work with. I hope your portraits bring you many years of wonderful memories and joy!

Til next time,

Alicia xxx

The Enchanted Garden Limited Edition Fairy Portraits August 2013.

The Enchanted Garden Limited Edition Fairy Portraits August 2013.

Saturday 24th August 2013 

Would you like to join us for a swirly, girly, Fairy experience that your little girl will simply adore?

Exclusive to Alicia Birch Photography and part of our Heirloom Collection, the Enchanted Garden Fairy Day is sure to be loved by your little girls...and I think, most of us big girls too!

The stage is set and looks fantastic, from our pretty, fluffy fairy dresses, flower garlands for their hair, our sparkly crystal ball right down to the magic mushroom and reflection pond - your little fairy princess will adore this magic experience. These portraits are truly unique and classically beautiful and I am sure they will give you and your little girl beautiful memories for many years to come. A sample album can be viewed on my Facebook Page

The date for our Enchanted Garden sessions is the 24th of August, our Limited Edition pricing of $89 includes a 6x8" print portrait - Limited Edition Wall Portrait Packages will be available for purchase.

We only have space for 12 little fairies on the day and they are certain to fill quickly - in fact we only have 3 sessions left and would love to see your little girl there. Sessions times are pre- booked - if you would like to place a booking for your daughter, please call on 0419 411588 or email - to reserve your space.

Newborn Baby Boy - 10 Day Old Aston

We adore all of our families and Geoffrey, Kelly and Aston are really special to us. You see, Geoffrey's Dad is mates with my Father in Law...they both do excavations and have known each other for many years. Going back a couple of years Geoffrey and Kelly asked us to photograph their wedding day celebrations. Now, during our meetings, Kelly and I got talking and it turns out - I know her Mum and Dad...(who knew!!!) - from 20 years ago! Talk about 6 degree's of separation! It's alive and well right here!

Just before Christmas last year, Kelly called me to book in for our Santa's Workshop Sessions in 2013....hang on a second - that can only mean one thing! Yes, Kelly and Geoff were expecting a new baby boy and he was due to arrive in March! Honestly - I could barely wait to meet this little man.

Aston came in at 10 days new for his Newborn Portrait Session and he was simply divine. One of those babies that sleeps perfectly, hardly ever cries - yes, I can hear plenty of Mums cursing with jealousy...Kelly and Geoff are blessed with such a perfect little boy.

Kelly is super creative and she had decorated the baby's room in gorgeous bright colours and I was excited to see that she had brought along the letters that make up his name on his nursery wall. On top of that - Geoff had found the BEST little Tonka Tip Truck that they wanted to include in Astons portrait session. Oh yeah - this was exciting! Knowing the family (both sides) like I do, I was aware that Kelly's Mum and Dad have Tilt Trays and Trucks and Geoff's Dad has Tippers - I love working with props that have meaning for the family, it makes the images even more special.

So while we were preparing the set, I was looking for something that I could use to prop up the letters of Aston's name....Geoff who happens the be a carpenter had his work truck here and had a fantastic idea. The spirit level! You can see it there behind the letters and it fits in perfectly in every way!

I adore this little man with his Dad's hand on him, keeping him safe.

And here is Kelly and Geoffrey's gorgeous Wall Portrait display in their home. It looks absolutely beautiful and I am so proud to have played a part in the special milestone moments in their lives - my heart skips a beat every time I look at this.

Thank you Kelly and Geoff. While we are all about making memories for our clients (friends), you guys and all our clients, whether you know it or not, are also creating wonderful moments and memories for us here. Being able to share these special times with you means the world to Miss Mel and I. Your little man is so precious, thank you for being a part of our family and for allowing us to be a part of yours.

Til next time,
Alicia  xxx

Twin Boys - Hunter and Chase!

Oh these two will just steal your heart. They have the most beautiful big blue eyes and cheeky big smiles - one of them would be devastatingly cute but 2 of them? Well that just adds up to stinkin', rotten', terrible, cuteness overload!

Hunter and Chase are really special to us, we first met their Mum and Dad before they were born when we did their Maternity Session, so we have really known these guys all their lives! That feels really kinda special. They were 8 months old when they were in a few weeks ago and an absolute bundle of fun! 

Check out the big smiles on these two!

Two adorable little men that absolutely melt my heart every single time I see them...and who is who? Well,in the photo above Hunter is on the left and Chase is on the right....no...Chase is on the left...actually I think I had them round the right way the first time! Where's their Mum - Lynn can you help me out??? :)

Til next time,

Alicia xxx

17 Day old Newborn Baby Girl - Jessica!

Another gorgeous local family that have become our friends. Jenny, Mick, Maddie and their new baby girl Jessica came in for their newborn portraits and right from the start, we all got along like a house on fire. By the end of the session we were old friends and it was such a pleasure to get to know this fantastic family.

 

Maddie was such a good girl and at just 4 was so easy to work with - she even had idea's about how she should hold Jessica - too cute! And little Jessica, what can I say - simply beautiful! Gorgeous full lips, creamy skin and once she went to sleep she was happy for us to pose her any which way we pleased.

Jenny is just the best Mum - gorgeous, patient, relaxed with an awesome sense of humour - one of those fantastic women that just picks up motherhood like she wrote the manual.

Now I have to say that Mick earned himself huge brownie points when he took Maddie out for a treat while we finished with little Jessica - now that bit is appreciated, BUT - can you believe he came back with Cappuccino's all round AND iced doughnuts! I had already decided he was a good bloke but his stocks shot up enormously when he returned with gifts!! Ahhhhh coffeee....Bless you, Mick - it was exactly what we needed!

I always love our Storyboards and this one is simply stunning!

Jenny and Mick - I love that we were able to meet and spend time with you and your family. It really felt like we were catching up with old friends. Thank you for sharing your beautiful girls with us, we loved meeting you all. I adore Jessica's newborn portraits and your family portraits, every time I look at them I can't help but smile.

Til next time,
Alicia :)