Can you say cheese, carrots, peas?

We love kids. There is nothing more entertaining than photographing kids; they are fun, they aren't self conscious and they usually love being photographed. They may be the perfect clients! Rich and I have been lucky enough to photograph all the kids at our daughter's preschool over the past few weeks. Thanks to all the children and the staff for allowing us to catch a glimpse of their preschool life - we had a ball.

Mini-me for free

We love Engagement shoots! What better way to capture a love story than to start with the engagement? Couples are often so excited to be engaged and planning their wedding that it really is a super special time to photograph them. Plus, the really nice thing for the photographer is the flexibility in locations to frame the couple in. The options are endless (think beach, rolling hills, forest or urban). Creativity can flow and you can really let your personalities show (how catchy!).

We now have a wonderful way to show off your engagement or portrait photos. Richard Windeyer Photography now offer mini-sites. Yes, it is your own personal website to use to showcase your images and all the details you need to get out there about your wedding or event.

You can tell your love story, how you met or where you got engaged. More importantly, you can provide relevant information about your wedding, reception or party. Provide links to accommodations for people coming in from out of town, as well as give sightseeing suggestions. Want to link it to your bridal registry so everyone knows where to buy your gifts? No problem. There is even an RSVP page as well.

We are so excited about our mini-sites (that can be used for portraits as well so don't feel you need to miss out if you are not planning a wedding), so very excited, that we are giving away five sites FREE to the first five people to book with us. If you book a portrait sitting, engagement shoot or wedding with us we will throw in the mini-site for free. They are super easy to manage and we are always on hand if you need help with design or content. You can switch designs and templates with the click of a button and we will upload your images for you. Easy.

Check out just one of the designs you can have with your very own mini-site http://minisite.richardwindeyer.com.au

PS: You even get to choose your own music for the site.

Broadway to Bangalow

One of the many, many wonderful things about living in the Northern Rivers area is the abundance of positive and interesting people. Northern NSW really is a creative hub which, for a photographer and journalist, is exactly up our alley. This week we were fortunate enough to interview and photograph author, Kevin Palmer. Kevin is launching his first book at the Byron Writer's Festival in August and for those who are looking for an inspirational read, Boy's Home to Broadway, may be just what you thirst for.

I set the interview up with Kevin's literary agent in Western Australia and after swapping half-a-dozen emails, we were invited to meet Kevin and his partner, Bruce, at their Bangalow home. In a strange turn of events, we were more than a little surprised to find out that Kevin and Bruce live next door to us! (That is to say, they live next door to the block of land we bought eight months ago). What a great way to meet the neighbours!

Kevin is an inspirational yet humble man. Without a trace of sentimentality, he writes of his journey from a childhood spent in a boys’ home, to travelling the globe with the biggest names in stage and screen. It was an interesting interview - sorry if we out stayed our welcome guys! Be sure to check out Kevin's book, it really is an enjoyable read.

For further information you can also check out the interview in next month's edition of Bangalow's Heartbeat. www.heartbeat.net.au

It never rains but it pours

Life has been somewhat hectic in the past six months. We bought a car two-months ago and have, so far, managed to clock up nearly 15,000klms on it! Phew!

We've travelled to New Zealand, Victoria, Central NSW and Queensland for work, shooting portrait sessions, weddings and birthday parties. In between we have sold a house; minded family and friend's houses; renovated a unit; moved house; bought land and we are now, preparing to move a very old Queenslander (I am referring to a house of course!) to our block of land in Bangalow, Northern NSW. Wow!

Of course it would only be fun if we planned to do all the work ourselves. So - in between the delicious weddings, portraits and celebrations, you are, no doubt, going to find the occasional house story. You may even be lucky enough to meet the truly glamorous side of Richard Windeyer Photography, paint-splattered clothes and all.

Read Family Portrait Session

It was a busy afternoon at the Brisbane Powerhouse last Saturday. I had the great pleasure of photographing some family portraits for Brendan, Briony and Hudson, and had to share the location with about a dozen other photographers (including some familiar faces). It's obviously a great time to be married in Brisbane.

Here a just a few of the images from the shoot. I'm so happy you guys love the photos and I'm looking forward to shooting #2 when he or she arrives later this year.

The Good Life - Sawyers Bay NZ

In February we spent 3 weeks in Sawyers Bay, just outside of Dunedin NZ, staying with my wife's sister and her family. A big thank you to Tanya, Ted, Palin and Taia for being so accomodating and opening your home to us. I think it was the most relaxing break any of us has had for a very long time.

During our time in Sawyers Bay, we spoke regularly of taking some family portraits for our hosts. Sadly, as our break was so relaxing, this was always put off until another time until finally, on our last evening there, we spent a total of about 3 minutes taking the above images just before dinner was taken out of the oven.

Thanks again guys... I hope you like the pics.