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Jun 10

by Penelope Hale in 10 o 10, documentary, Family, PK Photography 16 comments tags: blue mountains photographer, documentary, documentary family photographer, documentary family photography, documentary photographer, family documentary, family photographer, hunter family photographer, Newcastle family photographer, pk photography

10 on 10 | June

The 10 on 10 is a blog circle project for amateur and professional photographers alike. The goal is to write a blog post to be published on the tenth day of the month and for the post to feature ten photographs taken on the same day or ten favourites across the previous month. To keep moving your way around the circle, head to the clickable link to the next photographer at the end of this post. This month I chose ten images from a building project my daughters embarked up on while we were visiting my parents. They wanted to build my Mum (Granne) a club house. Evie was the project manager but my Dad (Pups) taught both girls how to remove nails from wood, showed them how to saw, got them to mark out the spots required for sawing and nails and taught them how to pre-drill holes when the spiral nails proved too hard to hammer in. We all delighted in their successes and final creation- even if it was heavily modified from the original idea due to a shortage of wood and energy. I felt Pups was VERY brave to hold the nail steady this way. […]

May 10

by Penelope Hale in 10 o 10, PK Photography 9 comments tags: 10 on 10, blog circle, Blue Mountaisn Family Photographer, dcoumentary family photographer, Hawkesbury Family Photographer, Newcastle family photographer, pk photography

10 on 10 | May

This year I am participating in a blog circle where an international group of photographers post 10 images from the previous month on the 10th (get it – 10 on 10). To keep the circle going, head to the link at the bottom of the page and check out some serious talent! I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S9 so all the shots in this month’s 10 on 10 are from that phone and then edited with the Snapseed app. We went to the local annual show in our old stomping grounds, the Hawkesbury Show. We were in the area due to my exhibition at a gallery in the Blue Mountains so decided to take the girls. It was quite a different experience to when I went as a kid when we went to see the animals, craft and baking displays while dodging the rides and sideshow alley. The girls were so tired from all their rides and sideshow games that we headed home before getting so much as a whiff of manure. Winners, step right up! Let the rides begin! I know the crazy person who those legs belong to. This rides swung around on a pendulum while […]

Apr 10

by Penelope Hale in 10 o 10, documentary, Family, PK Photography 20 comments tags: blue mountains photographer, documentary, documentary family photographer, family photographer, lake macquarie photographer, newcastle photographer, pk photography

10 on 10 | April

This year I am participating in a blog circle where an international group of photographers post 10 images from the previous month on the 10th (get it – 10 on 10). To keep the circle going, head to the link at the bottom of the page and check out some serious talent! When we lived in the Blue Mountains, we would often visit my sister and her family in Canberra. Between the two of us there are four children who are all close in age and they get along really well and it has been awesome watching them grow up together despite living a few hours away. Since moving to Newcastle though, Canberra is little bit further away which means we can’t head down on a weekend or on a bit of a whim. During the longer Easter break though we bundled up in my parents’ car and all went down to Canberra together. We met up with my cousins for an Easter Saturday lunch at Cotter Dam and since it is quite an extended summer this year, the kids were able to paddle in the river trying to catch fish. The youngest in the fish search party wasn’t as […]

Feb 26

by Penelope Hale in documentary, Family, Personal, PK Photography 0 comments tags: documentary family photographer, hunter family photographer, lake macquarie family photographer, Newcastle family photographer, newcastle photographer, pk photography

Relocation Part Three | Documenting the move to Newcastle

We have now moved in to a more permanent address (only slightly, as it was sold in the first week we had moved in after unsuccessfully being on the market for many months so we are on the move again mid-July). We have been here a little over a month now and I am still pinching myself that we live a 10 min drive from Redhead Beach! The removalists arrived as I was putting the key in the door . They were a little bit early so we didn’t get a chance to run around the empty house or explore before it was a hive of activity. I did manage to get a ‘calm before the storm’ shot though. I set the girls up with a drink and some morning shows on the balcony. I am not sure what your kids are like but mine seem to have a special skill at getting under your feet – especially if you are in a hurry or carrying something heavy. It won’t be the first time these words have been uttered (or shouted from a corner in desperation), “The boxes are never ending!” and it has sure felt like that! So sometimes, […]

Feb 05

by Penelope Hale in documentary, Family, PK Photography 7 comments tags: documentary family photography, documentary photographer, documentary session, family documentary, family photographer, hunter photographer, newcastle, newcastle photographer, pk photography

Relocation Part Two | Documenting the move to Newcastle

This post covers the period of time at our temporary accommodation. At this stage, we hadn’t secured a rental property so the length of stay here was unknown but to save space (and perhaps a touch of optimism) we packed a weeks worth of clothes, a few toys for the girls, a few books for me and Josh’s work clothes as he was due to start in a few days. It was a two bedroom serviced apartment and while the girls were excited to share and LOVE lifts, the lack of a backyard and lack of space meant cabin fever set in after days. So there were many emotional times and to keep it real, I shot through those as well. It mostly felt like a holiday to me initially as we were staying in what was effectively a hotel, going o the beach daily and exploring a new place. In hindsight (2.5 weeks in to unpacking a house), I am grateful for the temporary accommodation so I could enjoy the new area before feeling bogged down in the obligation of unpacking and the weight of all our stuff (seriously – I thought I had done a great job […]

Oct 24

by Penelope Hale in documentary, Family, Newborn, PK Photography 0 comments tags: family documentary, family photography, family photojournalism, newborn, newcastle, pk photography

Kenzie | Newborn Documentary Session

Sometimes the smallest things take the most room in your heart. – A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh Kenzie, what a beautiful little girl you are. It is clear that you have taken up residence in a very large portion of Mum and Dad’s hearts. So much of new parenthood involves repetition; activities like pacing up and down the kitchen or hall or main room to lull a baby to sleep, rocking back and forth in a rocking or gliding chair while feeding and chatting. The beauty of a documentary newborn session is that those early days are captured as they were. When you have a newborn, often those days and weeks are lost to the fog of sleeplessness night and gazing in wonder at your creation. As these sessions are in-home, you don’t need to go anywhere or even worry about if/when they will be asleep. You will have a way to remember their nursery, the place you brought them home from the hospital to which may change due to moving or renovations as they grow up and a beautiful record of their very early life with you when you were discovering each other […]

Rebecca and Daryl | Wedding at Kooindah Waters

I had the pleasure of first meeting Rebecca and Daryl a few years ago to take pictures of their gorgeous boy Jude when he was a two months old. Recently I was also able to photograph another major event in their lives – their wedding day! At Jude’s newborn session, there was a superhero theme and that snuck in to the wedding as well with the groomsmen. Rebecca and Daryl were married at the Kooindah Waters Resort in Wyong. The weather was beautiful, the grounds are stunning and from where I was it looked like everyone was having a great time. I always love to hear how couples met and the fact that these two met at a wedding is perfect! The small world connection here is that Rebecca’s cousin (who was the groom at the fated meeting) is one of Daryl’s best mates – and the Best Man at their wedding. These two wrote their own vows too which were really sweet. Venue: Kooindah Water Resort Makeup Artist: Tamara Lee Makeup Artistry Hair Stylist: Frankie’s Hair Van Florist and Event Styling: The Hunted Yard Event Styling: GG Events Celebrant: Gail Brigden Introducing Mr and Mrs Booth!

Apr 03

by Penelope Hale in Babywearing, documentary, Family, PK Photography 0 comments tags: baby, blue mountains photographer, family documentary, family photography, pk photography, sydney

Steph, Josh and Emmett | Family Documentary

These guys actually live in Melbourne but were bringing their boy up to family for Christmas and asked me to spend some time with them capturing some family photos of their first family trip to Sydney. We started at Josh’s Mum’s place and headed to a nearby park for Emmett’s first go on a swing! After a little while in the park it was time to head back and get some food in to Emmett and of course I wanted to stick around for that! Thank you so much for having me come along to your Christmas holiday and photograph your gorgeous family!

Mar 20

by Penelope Hale in Functions, PK Photography 0 comments tags: birthday, blue mountains photographer, blue mountians, documentary photographer, event, pk photography

Samuel’s 2nd Birthday | Event

I have spent a considerable amount of time with this family over the last 18 months. I have photographed Samuel’s non-denominational christening, John’s 30th birthday cake smash, Samuel’s first birthday party and now his second birthday party. It is always a pleasure to spend time with these guys as Emily and John really appreciate the documentary style coverage that I offer and value photography in general. Have a great year, Samuel!

Mar 14

by Penelope Hale in documentary, PK Photography, Weddings 0 comments tags: Burnt Orange Cafe, ceremony, documentary, documentary photographer, Mosman, pk photography, reception, Signals Room, sydney, wedding

Stacy and Greg | Wedding in Mosman

Stacy and Greg Stacy contacted me requesting a shorter coverage of three hours for a small wedding witnessed by only nearest and dearest. It was to be a cocktail reception at The Signals Room, a function area that is nestled under the acclaimed Burnt Orange Cafe in Mosman. Stacy told me that she and Greg had shed many of the usual traditions and trappings in favour of a low-key event to celebrate their love. The venue was perfect. Although recent extended rains meant the ceremony was unable to take place in the gardens as was originally planned, the alternative spot was also beautiful and gave peace of mind that guests and bridal party would remain dry if the weather turned. Congratulations guys! Venue – Signals Room, Burnt Orange Cafe Mosman Celebrant – Liam Chapman Celebrant Flowers – Stylish Scents Florist