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Well hello there!

I am Janine. I am married to my best friend who I had a crush on in high school. I am a mum to 2 crazy small people. I am a lover of coca-cola and milk chocolate. I dance a jig when I get excited. I cry when I hear puff the magic dragon. I love the smell of fresh cut grass and the taste of the burnt bit on toasted marshmallows. I could eat thai food every night of the week and I hate washing up. I love colour and I have a quirky sense of humour. I like chick flicks and action adventure. I have watched National Treasure a hundred times. I cried for 4 days when Molly died in a country practice.  Bright coloured shoes and rollercoasters make me happy, mean people make me sad. I love the sound of laughter and the pitter patter of rain on my tin roof. I love witnessing connections and love between people. I love being at the beach but hate the sand. I don't like peas. I love my camera. I love photographing people. I love what I do!

Welcome to my blog; a glimpse into my life and a place to share my work with clients and friends. Have a look around and feel free to say hi! 

Elly & Daniel | pre-wedding session | Nowra wedding photography

March 9, 2010

Elly has the most beautiful and infectious smile. When she is with Daniel there is lots of smiles, laughter, gentle ribbing and obvious love. I travelled down to Nowra with my chief dog walker/assistant/husband, Brad on saturday afternoon and had a wonderful time wandering around by the river and along a beaten track withthem and their gorgeous puppy dogs. So much laughter ..even when giant mozzies tried to carry us away…

Thank you E&D..thank you for sharing your saturday afternoon and your girls with me..I cannot wait for your wedding next month..its going to be a blast!

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March 10, 2010 - 5:49 am Lauren - Love that last photo!! They are all fantastic as usual though..

Benavente Family | wollongong portrait photography

March 8, 2010

I have decided there is nothing quite as intimidating as one of your peers asking you to photograph their family..especially when they are great photographers themselves. Enter John Benavente.  John  is a local wedding photographer with an outstanding eye and creative flair.  I first met him at a wedding expo 2 years ago and we have gradually gotten to know each other through networking nights (thank you Daniel), facebook and other industry stuff. He is a truly great guy and I was honoured that he asked me to photograph his lovely family! Heres just a little selection of my favourites… but you can see more here thank you for sharing your family with me John..it was an honour to capture you together! xx jk

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March 8, 2010 - 6:30 pm Michelle Benavente - Some great shots here, Well done! :)

March 8, 2010 - 4:32 am Daniel Cartwright - Thanks for the name mention Janine :P Nice pics of Johnny boy :) Dan. No Limit Pictures

Portobello Bride

March 3, 2010

A  new and exciting wedding website was launched yesterday, PORTOBELLO BRIDE…  It’s a boutique wedding marketplace, with fabulous vendors from around Australia and I am honoured to be a part of it. It is full of great ideas, information and features to get you inspired about your wedding plans! More features will be added  all the time so it is a fabulous resource for couples! Go check it out… xx jk

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Honk if you are happy…

March 3, 2010

or if you see me driving past! Today I finally had my branding put on my car and I am so happy with how it looks. Its a little funky and quirky but hopefully not too extreme. Brad convinced me not to put my phone number on the car to limit the amount of people calling me to complain about my driving (nice>>LOL!) …and he is a little uncertain about driving it solo with the pretty colourful stripe! hehee..

Tomorrow my baby girl is off to hospital to have her “red dot” as she calls it, or haemangioma as the doctors call it, removed from under her right eye. It has tripled in size over the past month so I am hoping it doesn’t come back and that her scar isn’t too bad. She is most excited about the prospect of eating lots of ice-cream as thats what Jack got heaps of when he went to hospital (to have his tonsils out!) ..the logic of a 6 year old!? I am trying not to be nervous but the idea of her having a GA makes me a little edgy. . Meet Lucy’s red dot… soon to be gone.. i had best go back some reading material for a long morning at the hospital and hit the sack. She has to be there at 6.30AM (!!!)..lordy. xx jk

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March 3, 2010 - 11:54 pm justine - car looks fab! my 14mth.old has a haemangioma thing high on his forehead, had it from just after birth and we were told it would fix itself by the time he was 4y.o- we were thinking by the time he's 4 he should have enough hair to cover it anyway LOL - never thought it'd need surgery! was it just cos it was so close to her eye or more that it was growing?? glad lucy's outta hospital anyway and enjoying her icecreame. I saw her pretty face in an old SBMemories mag the other nite too, in a lovely LO featuring xyron sticky stuff! you're definitely a multitalented chicka!

March 3, 2010 - 11:27 pm Theresa McDonald - Love the branding on the car Janine, looks fab. I'm sure Lucy (and her Mum) get through the day a.o.k. :)

March 3, 2010 - 7:55 am Cass - Cute racing stripes! :) I'll be thinking of both you and Lucy tomorrow. *hugs*

March 3, 2010 - 7:32 am Cathy Crawley - Love it! Keeping the phone number off it is a stroke of genius, so I'd thank your hubby with those Mac stickers you collect! He he he. And I'll be thinking of you and Lucy tomorrow, I am sure it will all go okay, I can't believe they didn't just book you for sedation. Hmmm. Anyway, she'll be fine, and yes it has grown so good to get it off!

March 3, 2010 - 7:25 am Petrina McDonald - good luck for tomorrow :) I'm lucky my haemangioma is on my leg and only gets bigger when I get pregnant LOL! car looks great ;-)

March 3, 2010 - 7:13 am Katie@katietolandphotography.com.au - How cute is your car! That was my plan to organise for this week too. How cute is your house! How cute is Miss Lucy!! Amelia has quite a few haemangiomas. Most are shrinking already though so hopefully they will just go on their own. Good luck for both you and Lucy. Will be thinking of you both.

Christine & Nick | Wollongong wedding photography

February 27, 2010

Christine & Nick are such warm, genuine and fun people..and I LOVED being their to witness them become husband and wife in front of their large but very close circle of family and friends. It was such a great day, from the clear blue skies, to the orange MG, christine’s lovely coloured shoes, the amazing florals by Carla, such a heartfelt and moving ceremony, warm, funny & fabulous speeches, gorgeous late afternoon light and one of the most relaxed and enjoyable receptions at a restaurant I have ever witnessed. I just wanted to put a little sneak peek up for Christine & Nick of their amazing day before they head off on their honeymoon. I struggled to narrow it down so you can check out my favourites and a few more on the slideshow, here. I would love to write more but my brain is now tired mush. C&N, Thank you for inviting me to capture you day…I had a blast! much love, xx jk Christine, you are beautiful..inside & out!they had  such a fun and supportive bridal party! the next 2 make my heart sing…sigh..

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March 2, 2010 - 4:07 am Adriana :) - What fabulous photos capturing the special day that it was. I'm sure Christine e Nic will be very happy - well done Janine. I particularly like the photos on the beach and through the trees (love trees), the one of Christine e Nic holding hands with the alter in background (you captured their look of love, joy e achievement) and the colour photo of Christine with her bride's maids. It was a very happy e relaxing celebration.

March 1, 2010 - 10:22 am sergio - Tanti auguri di serenità ed amore. sergio e famiglia p.s. Caro Nick penso che adesso giocherai un po' meno a golf!

March 1, 2010 - 4:46 am mary fermino - I am just the proudest mum to see my little girl so happy on her wedding day. These photos just shine with joy.

February 28, 2010 - 5:39 am Lauren - They are just beautiful Janine!