celebration of life sessions
Below is a photo of my mum and my daughter. It was taken about a week after my mum was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and before she started chemotherapy. As a photographer I know that photos hold so much. Memories, emotions... they help heal us. Those photos are so important to me, not just because I have them to look at, but more importantly, they're for my daughter.
My mum died in December 2022 after an 18 month battle. My daughter had just turned 5 years old. She and her Grammy were extremely close, the best of friends and I know that with those photos, which also hang on our walls, we will be able to keep Grammys love and memories alive for her.
Society hates talking about and dealing with death, but it happens to all of us. We need to take the steps that we can in life, forward thinking about healing, in order to prevent trauma in death.
Capturing Memories
Because of my experience I am offering celebration of life photography sessions for families who have received a terminal diagnosis. These sessions include:
A session at an agreed location within the Coffs/Macleay coasts.
Access to my client closet
Fresh foliage crowns on request
Online gallery
All photos via digital download
These sessions will cost just $50 to cover my travel and insurance. If you or someone you know needs a compassionate session, please contact me today.
celebrate t21
Celebrate t21 is an organization that brings together families within the Down syndrome community, sharing their stories and providing inspiration. They also connect families with organisations including Down Syndrome Australia, T21 Mum Network Australia and 321 Pregnancy Care.
I am a volunteer photographer who contributes to the book and exhibition project by photographing local families who want to be involved. If you would like to be involved for the next book (updated every two years) check out the Celebrate t21 website by clicking the image above.
heartfelt
I have been a volunteer for Heartfelt since 2021. It is a beautiful volunteer organization of professional photographers dedicated to giving the gift of photographic memories to families who have experienced stillbirth or have children with serious or life-threatening illness. They are dedicated to providing this gift in a caring and compassionate manner, with all services free of charge. If you or someone you know needs or wants to have a heartfelt session, you can head to the website by clicking the above image or call 1800 583 768 anywhere in Australia and New Zealand.
wires
I first joined WIRES (Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service) when I was 18! I've had a passion for flying foxes ever since. Recuing and helping out our native wildlife is such a rewarding thing to do. If you see injured wildlife or want to become a volunteer (you totally should! I promise you don't need as much time as you think you might and every little bit counts!) check out the WIRES website by clicking the image above.
the truth about birth
I am really passionate about getting birth on display. If more women see the truth of birth, there will be less fear around it. Women will know that their bodies and their minds are capable and we will start seeing better birthing outcomes which will also lead to better postpartum experiences. Peace on earth begins at birth. Please read all about the campaign by clicking on the image above. I need funding to do this project. I'm asking for donations. This will mean so much to me and have an impact on so many. It is a project I am feeling very passionate about and plan on getting off the ground one way or another. Also, if you’re a grant guru or simply know of any grants that would cover this, please let me know!