Sunday, November 24, 2013

family | antonia, glenn, mahlia + leila

I teach a pre-natal yoga class every Wednesday night and last week Antonia came along. It was the eve of her due date and as she flowed from one asana to the next I watched as her cheeks flushed pink and her exhales became gentle sighs. Braxton hicks or early labour - we weren't sure. After class we walked into the carpark and I mentioned that I had a new camera. If she was still pregnant the next day, perhaps I could take photos of her belly. 

This shoot was last minute and exactly what I wanted for my first family photography session. I didn't want to think (or stress) about it too much. I let the little blue-eyed girls lead the way as they ran up the beach and into the rock pools; giggling and squealing and splashing. When the air got cold and goosebumps appeared we knew it was time to go home.

Antonia, Glenn and the girls are still waiting for baby. 

posted by: Jodi

22 COMMENTS

  1. Jesi Passepartout November 24, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Such a wonderful job Jodi! You have got a natural eye for beauty and your way with words will accentuate your work so well in the future. You captured this family so naturally and beautifully, and I know Antonia will be looking at these photos years from now. I love doing photographs for 'real' people so much more than editorial or commercial work, it just feels amazing knowing that I am capturing a cherished memory. I love photography, it's my only real creative passion, the only thing I don't get tired of creating, outside of family and studies. I normally don't like to attach links to comments, I find it annoying, but I would love to have your honest opinion of my work, it would mean the world to me! I understand if you're too busy, you have so much going on and thank you regardless!

    www.jesilangdale.com

    So many blessings to your endeavors Jodi, you're going beautiful places and I'm so happy you're sharing them with us!

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  2. dear oliveNovember 24, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    These are beautiful, Jodi. And it seems so perfectly natural for you to do family sessions. Kellie xx

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  3. MichelleNovember 24, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Wow...these photos are amazing. You're one super talented lady Jodi xx

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  4. Nikki FisherNovember 24, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Beautiful Jodi. I agree with Kellie this is a natural extension of your work. I'm no expert but Antonia's baby still looks to be sitting up so high! I hope for all their sake that baby doesn't make them wait too long. I waited 14 days past my 'due date' with my first and 8 days with my second and the waiting can make one go a bit stir crazy! they will cherish these photos to look back on xx

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  5. UnknownNovember 24, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Beautiful, all of it. x

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  6. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentNovember 24, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Beautifully done. You have captured some carefree, stress free family photos. I'm sure there'll be good news soon for Antonia and her family..

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  7. tylasnanNovember 24, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Jodi, as a mother and grandmother I just want to say that I find these photos absolutely glorious!

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  8. UnknownNovember 24, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Oh Jodi, the b & w photo of Antonia watching on as her girls play in the rock pool is stunning! So well done!

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  9. AnonymousNovember 24, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Beautiful! x

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  10. allyNovember 24, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Fabulous work Jodi - yay for the new camera and a new direction
    x

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  11. THERESA SNovember 24, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Love them! So cool that you're doing this, Jodi. Inspirational.

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  12. UnknownNovember 24, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    I had to stop my boys from running around with swords, to show them Antonia's bump. They couldn't believe that there is a baby curled up in there just ready to come out. Such a perfect bump. They were wowed by it. x

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  13. KathyNovember 24, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    Beautiful photos and that is definitely a baby in there...............stunning mummy so close to her due by date as well. What was the location it looks so peaceful. Regards Kathy A, Brisbane, Australia

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  14. KateNovember 24, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    Gorgeous Jodi. I can almost feel that tightly stretched belly. The Canon suits you. x

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  15. BriseidyNovember 25, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    lovely! beautiful family!

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  16. leanne can blogNovember 25, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    These are beautiful, such great captures

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  17. one claire dayNovember 25, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Stunning Jodi! X

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  18. AnonymousNovember 25, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    I love how beautifully casual these images are. I'm sure they will be treasured memories for many years to come. Great job x

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  19. Kristi November 25, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    i love the blurred one with her holding her skirt and the girls in the water…goosebumps. such a beautiful way to capture the ending of that chapter in their lives, they all look so ready.

    ps. maybe we will meet in this way...it would be lovely. xx

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    1. JodiNovember 25, 2013 at 11:42 AM

      mmmm, that's my favourite, too. It oozes femininity. And yes, it's blurred, I missed focus, and I still love it. Would love to take photos of you one day x

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  20. LauraNovember 25, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Incredible.

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  21. UnknownNovember 25, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Such a beautiful account of the last days of her pregnancy and the new chapter about to start with a growing tribe. Beautifully done jodi

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