Love in Sydney

“It’s all I have to bring today –
This, and my heart beside –
This, and my heart, and all the fields –
And all the meadows wide –
Be sure you count – should I forget
Some one the sum could tell –
This, and my heart, and all the Bees
Which in the Clover dwell.”

-Emily Dickinson 

On a glorious Sydney Saturday, as the sun was moving lazily across the cerulean sky, two beautiful people were wandering through the open fields of Centennial Park, arms wrapped around each other. The air was getting warmer and warmer, hinting that summer was approaching fast. The grass was a soft emerald carpet, and the heavy branches of Moreton Bay fig trees rested on the ground, creating little cozy nooks where you can throw your picnic rug and stretch in the cool shade of these century-old giants. Or maybe dance, to the melody you hum to each other, twirling and laughing.

And at sunset there was a picnic on one of the countless little beaches of Sydney Harbour, with the backdrop of the city across the sparkling waters, one of the most stunning skylines in the world. Boats were bobbling gently on the bay. A bottle of nice champagne was popped open, sending the cork flying high into the sky and then back on the fine sand.

What a fun and lovely way to spend a Saturday. To put on your favourite summer dress, pack champagne glasses and a basket full of delicious fruit and cheese, and head outside to enjoy everything this day and this city has to offer. And at twilight, you can light up the candles, wrap yourself and your sweetheart in a snug blanket, and cuddle while watching the sky turn indigo.

And you can invite me to come with you and bring my camera so I can capture your moments, your precious memories. Because every day is worth documenting. Because you will have a picture on your wall – a sweet token of your love – reminding you of the pure joy your heart was filled with on that beautiful day.

Jay Down Under - October 26, 2012 - 6:36 pm

What a great idea to capture these tender couple moments. Since we have kids, we never take the time to do such things and obviously I am never on the photo since I am too busy taking them.

This is a brilliant Xmas gift idea.

Celebrating the Light

“At sunset

Nature is painting for us… day after day… pictures of infinite beauty” 

John Ruskin

Once you move your clock one hour forward you suddenly have that beautiful, longed for, extra light in your day. And it gets better and better. It means that almost every night I can wave the sun goodbye, and watch the drama of sunset skies from the comfort of my balcony, unfolding right in front of my grateful eyes. So last month on Instagram was very predictably all about sunsets.

But not only.

It was also about enjoying sparkling wine and oysters with my closest friends while admiring the view of the equally sparkling Sydney Harbour. It was about making new friends. It was about seeing the world through a new lens (my dearest 35mm 1.4, I am in love with you, and I am never letting you go). It was about inhaling the smell of fresh berries, remembering my childhood.

So here it is, the last month in Instagram moments.

Enjoy your moments, as they are what makes your warmest, sweetest memories.

Belinda - October 22, 2012 - 8:38 pm

Sublime. Love. Breathtaking.
We must catch up. X

Anastasia - October 22, 2012 - 8:48 pm

We must. Before Christmas. A hundred percent. x

Twilight Time

“Here, in the afterglow of day, we keep our rendezvouz beneath the blue.

Here in the sweet and same way

I fall in love as I did then.”

– The Platters, Twilight Time

Just one precious image for now, from a shoot that is very dear to my heart. The shoot that got wrapped at twilight, with the magical lights of Sydney skyline glimmering on the horizon, and the cool spring breeze softly hugging two people. People in love.

In Love

 

Mel Riddell - October 18, 2012 - 9:22 pm

A stunning image! x

Jen - October 18, 2012 - 10:12 pm

Absolutely gorgeous! I so love your work. xx

Spring Fever

“It’s spring fever.  That is what the name of it is.  And when you’ve got it, you want – oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!”

– Mark Twain

Spring is the time of possibilities, of shedding the layers of wintry emotions, time of new beginnings, of wild dreams. Of hours spent outside enjoying the sweet air filled with the promise of something unknown, something that is not here yet, but oh so close.

Pretty blooms, to brighten up your day:

Happy Wednesday!