three little girls {melbourne children’s photography}

Posted on February 3, 2012

And here is my last shoot for the year!

Last year that is.

2012 has only just begun. :)

This shoot was all done in secret. I had a Mum contact me wanting a gorgeous print of her three girls to give to their Dad for his birthday. It was a bit touch and go with Miss 18-months but we nailed it! (See the last shot in the series).

I hope Dad was suitably impressed by the efforts put into his surprise present. There were even balloons involved for pity's sake!

Beautiful picture or not, how blessed must he feel to wake up to these little princesses every morning.

xx Shannon 

 

 

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model for a day competition! {melbourne portrait photography}

Posted on January 29, 2012

Shannon McDonald Photography in conjunction with Emma d Makeup & Hair wants to give one lucky lady the chance to be a Model for a Day!

The lucky lass will win an Emma D Makeup and Hair session followed by a 45 minute shoot with Shannon McDonald Photography and 10 high-resolution images on disc.

Total value over $500!

You don't have to really be a model, or look anything like one! This competition is open to Mums, Grandmas, Singles, Teens, the lot. You can choose from the following types of shoot:

Glamour (let's capture some beautiful, glamorous portraits of you on your own)
Couple (get some gorgeous pictures with your partner while you're looking your best)
Family (get those stunning family photos you've been meaning to get for so long)

To win simply post on Shannon's wall at www.facebook.com/shannonmcdonaldphotography and tell us in 25 words or less why you'd like to win eg. "I'd like to be a Model for a Day because ……."

Be as creative as you like! A couple of ladies have already submitted some great photos to support their entries and we love it!

The post with the most Likes as at 9am on February 9th, 2012 (AEST) will be announced as the winner.

You are most certainly allowed to Like your own post and don't forget to get your Facebook friends to Like your post to help increase your numbers.

Should there be a tie for first place, the posts who have gained the most Likes will be reposted for 24 hours and the most Likes gained at the end of this time will be announced the overall winner.

Competition is open to females 16+ and entries close midnight Wednesday 8th February, 2012 (AEST).

Enter on your partner's behalf and give them a Valentine's to remember!

Please read the terms and conditions carefully and note this relates to services provided by Shannon McDonald Photography and Emma d Makeup and Hair.

By accepting this prize you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

Prizes must be used together.
Prize must be used by 31st March 2012.
Prize is not transferable (unless you've entered for your partner).
Prize is not redeemable for cash and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or specials at Shannon McDonald Photography or with Emma d Makeup and Hair. 
Makeup and Hair session will be held at Emma's home clinic in Elwood but the photoshoot can be held anywhere in Melbourne.
The parents of any winners under the age of 18 must sign a consent and release form.
Prize is not suitable for newborn or wedding shoots.
Prize is not suitable to family groups larger than 4 due to length of session.

Happy posting and best of luck!

From Shannon and Emma xx

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and that’s a wrap {melbourne family photography}

Posted on January 23, 2012

So I made this beautiful slideshow as a tribute to everyone I met and photographed in 2011 and then neglected to upload it to here. Doh!

http://animoto.com/play/mQM0RlDku38cCZZWiKYPrg

To everybody featured, thank you for believing in me.

Maybe you'll be in this year's video tribute? ;)

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beautiful friends {melbourne family photography}

Posted on December 19, 2011

After a very busy year of shooting it was wonderful to photograph some very good friends during my second-last session of 2011.

Photographing strangers and friends is surprisingly similar. The only difference here is that I photographed this baby girl when she was born and her big brother helped build my portfolio when he was about 18 months old. It's really wonderful to compare the results of the two sessions and see how much they've grown and changed.

And aren't they photogenic! Maybe I'm biased but these are some stunning children right here. And funny and kooky and gentle and sensitive and boisterous.

The kids were promised ice-cream and man-oh-man did that backfire. We did the shoot on St Kilda Pier and as anyone that's taken the walk to the cafe' at the end of it can attest, it's a long walk when you DON'T have a four and two-year-old hungry for ice-cream. Who wants to stop for a photographer en route to delicious snacks?! I'm getting an ice-cream lady. Outta my way. OUTTA MY WAY!

But moods improved once they each had a Bubble-O-Bill under their belt. Can't say I blame them. Ice-cream has the same effect on me.

What didn't improve my mood was dropping money into my cleavage when paying for a bottle of water and enduring the jokes the cashier made about it to her colleague. 

Awkward.

Anyway, thanks for another wonderful year of friendship guys. Don't go changin'!

Love,

xx Shannon

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mary-janes and hairclips {melbourne children’s photography}

Posted on December 7, 2011

When Michelle found out she'd won my recent competition it's safe to say she was happy. She entered the comp three times so I was delighted that somebody so obviously keen had come up trumps.

Then we booked in a time for Michelle to enjoy her prize.

Rain.

Our first scheduled shoot got re-scheduled. Our second scheduled shoot ….. also re-scheduled.

Has anyone told Melbourne that it's Summer? Anyone? No?

Finally we tried a weekday and voila! Sunshine and oranges for all.

We met at Wattle Park which has rocketed to the top of my list for favourite family shoot locations. Wattle Park and Abbotsford Convent are currently vying for first place.

When I saw Elizabeth toddling over to me with a little clip in her hair and red Mary-Janes on her feet, I was toast. Cactus. Gone.

This little girl is C-U-T-E. Utterly gorgeous and just so adored by her amazing parents.

Needless to say the shoot went brilliantly.

Then Michelle came to my home for her slideshow viewing. I am getting such wonderful feedback about my slideshows. They are set to music and I always leave families alone to watch them in peace. And they are yours to keep.

When I entered the office after Michelle had viewed her photos, well, it's safe to say that no words were needed for me to know how much she loved her photos. How much they meant to her when she first saw them, and how much they will mean to all of them as the family grows and changes together.

Michelle has thanked me so much since winning the competition but I'd also like to thank you Michelle. I've enjoyed every minute of our time together and am honoured to have been a part of creating such special memories for your family.

xx Shannon

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