Late Sunday. Ladybug hunting. Barefoot and wet hair and remnants of face-paint. Her shirt says “Think Happy Thoughts”. How could you not? x
When I say this is a late post, I mean laaate. Taken in California the first day of not my last trip and not the one before that..but the one before that. Here we have July 2011. **And while this ma...
Do you know what I’ve been daydreaming about? A retreat. In Byron Bay. A gathering of like minded girls, beautiful accommodation, a gorgeous location, that great sushi I keep mentioning. C...
Driving late in the day and seeing a field of yellow flowers and wishing for a camera and a girl in a pretty frock close at hand. Imagining it in frames and watching it disappear in the rear-view and...
These are snaps from America, taken on the iPhone and edited with Eye Candy and forgotten about until today. Which also reminds me, if you’re an Instagrammer, so am I now. After a year of bei...
I’m really excited about today’s post! Like can’t-type-properly excited. You may have seen at FB, we’ve been giving away a place in each of our online workshops over the last...
Orange County, CA | Jan 05 2012 “Joni Mitchell – “California”"
Write. Ponder. Fear. Share. Inhale. Exhale. To all who’ve commented here & at FB and emailed this past weekend, thank you. I have read each and every one of your beautiful words. One by o...
I’m asked quite often why I don’t post anymore. In the normal World of a normal family, that would barely be worth mentioning. After all, it’s just a blog. To me though, this pl...
A week out from Christmas already? Wow! An enormous thank you to every person who has contributed to a wonderful year for Eye Candy. Fran and I have had the busiest twelve months with back to back w...
Sunlight through the clouds and the last moments of day and dancing on crunchy Earth. Her sisters tutu. xx
For three days only, Eye Candy Actions are on sale! Enter CANDY15 at checkout for $15 off any pack! (Applies to both single and duo pack). Images 1-3: Jo Bartholomew and 8: Fran Mackenzie
Today, like many a Spring day, the sun did shine. And today, I got up from being inside and I went outside and sat in the warmth. I chose the sunniest spot and I watched her brothers and sister pla...
Lately I’ve been struggling to keep time aside for my own creative pursuits and it’s been ever so frustrating. Amidst a business that completely surrounds all things creative, I still en...
In June this year, we excitedly launched our latest Eye Candy Workshop – Enhance. This is an intensive three week online workshop designed for the beginner to intermediate photographer wantin...
This is Frankie. He has a great name. And is pretty damn cute to boot. He belongs to Marissa and David. As do big brother Jasper and sister Scarlet. It’s so wonderful to see this beautiful fam...
Dearest America, When I first met you, I was an early twenty something. I was impressionable and you, you were all things impressive. I marveled at your glamor, I swooned at your glossy stores. Yo...
Farewell, August. It’s been very umm, just very. I’m standing on my step and you’re pushing luggage into the trunk and we’re waving cheery goodbyes while your tyres crunch u...
Oh heavy heart. Black, rolling clouds. I hear you, I feel you. I cannot think for too long, I cannot let my mind arrive in an older place. I cannot imagine eight. Instead, I will wander to the mornin...
As we venture into August, I’ve spent the last week wholly immersed in Ava’s Tea Party, gathering up ideas and contacting suppliers and making pretty things. I’m so excited to see ...
I had meant to just type up a post about the plans this year for Ava’s Tea Party..and I will. Soon. But firstly, I went looking for an image to go with my post. I wanted pink, pretty, princes...
She sleeps in our bed. And takes up most of it. She chats in the wee hours. And plays with my hair. She never sleeps in. So nor do we. But she loves it and we love it so what are you gonna do? Here...
Things I have learned from a day at Balboa Island’s Fun Zone: - The definition of ‘fun’ is not common to all mankind, just those under 12. - No matter how hard you try, you cannot...
Well, after a month in California you’d think I’d have exciting travel tales to share, or at least some pretty pictures of sunlight and palm trees. Um, no. Don’t get me wrong ...
More Tash & Andrew & Briar & Naima goodness. Same day, different sky. x Processed with Eye Candy Actions Vintage Roadtrip Collection
Some beautiful new music, sent to me from Jennifer. So, I listened and I fell in love and I wanted to share it with all of you. I thought I best ask first and wondered if the gorgeous voice would be ...
The first email I got from Natasha was in the form of a session enquiry but rather quickly, it turned into a chat about kids fashion. A chat that’s continued for three years now :) Along the ...
Issue at hand: Arranging date and location for photoshoot with client. Minor point: Client unavailable for one week while on vacation in unbelievably gorgeous location. Best Solution: Meet them ...
I know, I’m always going on about being too busy and wanting simple but that’s because it’s always on my mind. But it’s not just me. We all strive for it, don’t we? In a...
In February, my long time friend Lea came to stay with me. From Sydney, she arrived without her suitcase (lost in transit) and with her kindness (found in friendship). Yes, she is kind. And sweet ...
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