Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens Mini Sessions …

It has been a whirlwind few weeks here in “the Clouds” … and a huge highlight has been the amazing success of our wonderful mini sessions … Held just last weekend at the Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens, we met so many new Adelaide families as well as caught up with past clients and of course our families who book their mini session in every year to keep their portraits up to date.  Mini Sessions are a fabulous, convenient and affordable way to update your family photographs regularly and capture some fun moments for you to display on your walls!

Here are just a few of the absolutely gorgeous families we met on Saturday……..

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If you are still thinking about booking in for a Mini Session in Pt Elliot THIS SUNDAY, be quick as there are only a couple of spaces still available – we would love to meet you!!

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‘These are the gifts that are far above priceless.

These are the memories that are made of pure love.’

- Douglas Pagels

Over the past few years we made the decision to become more involved in the amazing community of photographers within Australia.

The best way to to do this was to join the professional bodies

- The AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photographers) and

- the AAPP (The Australian Accredited Professional Photographers).

Both of these Associations work very hard to promote and maintain the highest standard of professional competence and business ethics in the industry.  It is essential that you choose a Photographer who is a member of at least one of these associations.  It ensures that they are of Industry Standard and that you will be provided with a quality and professional service bound by a Code of Ethics of which all Photographers comply.  The AIPP and AAPP websites are a great place to start when you are looking for a Photographer that suits you.

The AAPP is very active in South Australia (thank you!) and if you are a South Australian Photographer and are not a member you should join immediately. One of the opportunities that you are offered is to submit prints to be judged by a panel of expert judges.  This in itself is an experience that is incredibly valuable on its own.

As Photographers we are on a continual learning curve.  There is always new equipment, new trends, new techniques, all of which we must keep up with.  To be able to have a print judged and feedback given is an invaluable experience to learn and build upon our skills.  The best Photographers in the world will tell you that there is always something more to learn.  The AAPP print judging days are a wonderful opportunity to soak up the knowledge and critique shared by some of the many AMAZING and TALENTED Photographers that South Australia has to offer.  Like I said, if you are a Photographer in SA and are not a member you really should join.

We are absolutely delighted and truly humbled to share this news with you.  Our very own Kate Ellis entered prints for the very first time for last Tuesday’s Print Judging.  Of the 4 prints Kate entered she was awarded 2 ‘Silver’ awards (prints scoring 78 or above) for the following images.  This is a fantastic result for which we are very proud of Kate!

Congratulations Kate, a bottle of champagne is on its way to you!!

~ Merryn

I heard this great quote today which I think applies to all of us:

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‘The important thing is this:

To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.’

- Charles Dubois

We are so excited about this Expo and all the new Adelaide families we are going to meet!

It is certainly the place to be if you are expecting a baby, already have one or are a family with small children.  Plus, we are giving away our biggest prize yet so do not miss it!!

Pregnancy, Baby and Children’s Expo

Date: March 19-21

Times: 10am-4pm

Location: Adelaide Showrounds, Wayville (fully air-conditioned Goyder pavillion)

Cost: $12 (Kids under 14 free)

Would you like a VIP ticket?

We have been given a bunch of VIP entry tickets – each ticket giving you free entry for two people!

Click here (download and print) …. and be sure to stop by our stall and enter our competition that is so BIG the prize wont fit into our stall!!

See you there!

Merryn & Kate

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WIN your Wedding Photography – worth over $5000

Are you planning a small budget wedding (or know someone who is) and dreaming of having stunning wedding photos hanging on your wall? The type of photos that when friends walk into your house they whisper ‘wow‘? Photos that bring back those amazing memories you want to cherish forever?

Head in the Clouds Photography is offering one couple a wedding photography package worth over $5,000 absolutely free. To be eligible the couple must meet the criteria, being that you could not otherwise afford to hire a wedding photographer.

To enter, to nominate a friend and to read the fine print see the entry page here.

Entries are open until 31st October 2009. Finalists will be announced on 1st November 2009 via this blog. Voting will then be open to public vote until 31st December 2009. Winners announced 1st January 2010. Conditions apply. Please read conditions of entry here.

We cant wait to hear your stories! Good Luck!

Kate & Merryn

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‘A loving heart is the truest wisdom’

- Charles Dickens

Today is a very special day. Today is the birthday of my best, most trustworthy, most loved, loyal and beloved friend.

I met her when I was 4 years old. I know her so intimately close that we often say the same thing at the same time. We chat on msn and we cross post, only to laugh at ourselves as we have typed the same words, come up with the same idea, reacted the same to something. If I were lucky enough to have been given a sister, I know it would have been her.

She is one of the most amazing people I know. She makes me want to be a better mum, a better wife, a better photographer. Just by watching her and what she does. She is inspiring and creative and is one of the most patient, compassionate human beings I have ever met.

She is the kind of mum who chases her kids around the playground pretending to be a monster instead of just sitting on the bench. She is the kind of wife who doesn’t need to be told he needs a hug, she just hugs him. And she is the kind of friend who is just there, all the time, any time. For anything.

Most of our clients do not realise how close Kate and I are and how well we know each other. This is why we work so well shooting together… we just seem to know where the other one is and what they are doing… we barely even speak and we don’t get in each other’s way!

Thank you Kate for everything you are. You are amazing and I adore you.

Happy Birthday my friend. xoxxo.

This is my Kate.

Love you.

M xx

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‘Friends are like stars…. you often can’t see them but you know they are always there….’

- anonymous

….. it was very close but the final winner was….. number 19.  You can see the entries here.

A gorgeous mini designer album just like this one with number 19’s engagement/family photos is on its way…. congratulations…….

We will be in contact soon!

If you would like one of these little delights for yourself, whether it be for your wedding photos, family photos or engagement photos – we are currently offering them at an insanely low price (because we love them so much and want you all to be able to have one) of $50. This is a saving of over $250 and this price will never be offered again! Strictly limited to bookings made in August. For more information flick us an email at info@headinthecloudsphotography.com.au or call Merryn on 0412 754 114.

Ohhhhh they are so cute!

xxM

We just thought we would share this beautiful little slideshow we have recently done for a client … isn’t she gorgeous?

Enjoy your weekend everyone …

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A new baby is like the beginning of all things-wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.
– Eda J. Le Shan

That’s right folks. 

To celebrate us show casing our work at the Summer Bridal Ideas Expo on the 17th and 18th January 2009, we are running a HUGE competition! What better way to see in 2009!? …. 

All you need to do is book your wedding photography with us during the months of January & February, and you will automatically be entered into the draw! 

Click to see our Wedding Brochure. 

The prize is valued at $3539! 

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The fine print:

The winner will receive $3539 discount on their chosen packages (or $2340 for product packages, and $1199 on coverage packages)

The wedding must be booked and a 25% deposit paid during the months of January and February 2009. 

The winner must be getting married between 1st March 2009 and 1st March 2010. 

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We have the greatest pre-nuptial agreement in the world.  It’s called love. 

~Gene Perre

We would like to wish all of our clients, family and friends a VERY happy, safe and in the words of our children ‘AWESOME!!’ Christmas!!

Thank you for your continuous support particularly in the extremely hectic last 6 months and watch out for some very exciting new ideas brewing for 2009!!

We have had a fabulous christmas spent with loved ones – thank you to Kim for snapping us on the other side of the lens for a change! Kate and Merryn both in the same photo – a very rare occurrence!!

M&K xx

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“Have yourselves a merry little Christmas … “