Israel Smith Photographers» Childrens Portraits

Fun and Games In Centennial Park

belinda — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:39:31 +0000

How much fun can a photoshoot be for kids? Heaps! James captured these 3 siblings having a blast in Centennial Park.

During her design consult, their mum had simply asked for some natural shots. Suffice to say, she absolutely loved the result. Here are some of her favourites:

Johanna’s Family living it up at Coogee Beach

belinda — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:32:03 +0000

We met Johanna through Oovie, who are one of our wonderful sponsors of the Our Family – We’re Growing Up! book. Johanna told us in her design consultation that she wanted relaxed and happy family portraits, showing their closeness. Beautiful Coogee Beach was chosen as the backdrop for their shoot.

Johanna’s family is featured in this years Our Family – We’re Growing Up! book. The image below is the portrait they have chosen to share in the book. Underneath the image we’ve included Johanna’s words which will be featured alongside her family portrait.

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“I remember the time…….”

Those words usually precede a long story as we re-tell a memory from our childhood growing up in New Zealand in the 70′s and 80′s.

Our hope for our family, now that we live in Australia, is that we take every opportunity and experience life fully so that our children can start many of their own happy sentences with

“I remember the time……”

And we will remember with them.

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I just love this image they chose. Johanna’s words are incredible! What is so special about the Our Family-We’re Growing Up! book is that in years to come, Johanna’s children will share this book with their own family and friends.

The above portrait is one of the families favourites. They chose to have this gorgeous panorama framed for their home.

How great are these 2 images of the kids really having fun with their parents.

You can really see the closeness these kids share in this shot.

This shot of mum and dad is one of my personal favourites. It’s beautiful to see how much love they still share for each other.

Ready, Set, Go! Another image showing the fun these siblings have together.

Francesca and Family enjoy beautiful Botanical Gardens

belinda — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:37:50 +0000

We met Francesca through our favourite parents website – Ellaslist. Francesca told us she is totally in love with her son, he was inquisitive and she wanted portraits that captured this. A natural family portrait was also important to Francesca, and as you can see James did a brillian job at fulfilling on her wish list.

Francesca said: ”All aspects of the experience with Israel Smith Photographers were completely professional and exceeded our expectations. From the welcome pack to the viewing session, everything was spot on – and the amazing photos were the icing on the cake. We are completely satisfied with our experience and purchases. Thank you!”

Thank you Francesca for allowing us to share your beautiful family.

I just love this image – you can so see how much this little man is the centre of mum & dad’s universe.

There’s nothing like a mummy cuddle – just look at that toothy smile;-)

And special kisses from dad too!

Martyn & his favourite girls at Centennial Park!

belinda — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:59:20 +0000

A friend of Martyns’ had their family portraits taken by Israel, so when they decided it was time for their portraits he naturally contacted us. Martyn told Israel he really wanted some family shots and images capturing Darcey’s cheeky look, with perhaps her focussing on something else. As you can see from the images below, Israel created some wonderful memories of Martyn and his favourite girls at Centennial Park.

Martyn commented that “Israel managed to build rapport with our 2 y.o. daughter and put the family at a comfortable level enabling great, relaxed photos to be taken – exactly what we were after.”

Martyn said of his Israel Smith Photographers experience “The entire process from initial contact, follow up in the lead up to the photo shoot to the photo selection stage was handled in a professional yet friendly manner where we immediately felt at ease. The final result was exactly what we were looking for.”

Sue, Phil and Blonde Angels at Coogee Beach

belinda — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:38:56 +0000

We’ve been blessed with knowing Sue & Phil for 5 years now, meeting them as part of our Mother’s Group for Indrani. Last year Phil organised a birthday party for Sue and suggested our gift be family portraits because she had been talking about organising some for so long.

Sue & Phil chose beautiful Coogee Beach as the backdrop for their portraits as its where they spend time alot of time.

They also had a very clear view of the outcome they wanted from their portraits – 3 framed artworks to be hung under each other, with one being a feature of the whole family. The suite of images below were their favourites with the first 3 chosen for their framed artworks.

Charlotte Loves Centennial Park

belinda — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:41:16 +0000

Rebecca was given a Red Balloon Experience for Family Portraits. Rebecca told Israel she really wanted some close up shots of Charlotte, and a great family portrait.

Rebecca chose Centennial Park as the location for their shoot. Here are a few of her favourites.

Clare and Family – Clovelly Beach

belinda — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:50:02 +0000

Clare registered her beautiful family to be part of the Our Family – We’re Growing Up! book and is helping to raise much needed funds for Sydney Children’s Hospital. The family like to spend time at Clovelly beach and so it was the logical choice for the location of their shoot.

Clare asked Israel to capture some colourful casual shots of the family having fun. Here are some of the families favourite portraits.

Stephanie and Family – Coogee Beach, April 2011

belinda — Sat, 28 May 2011 23:57:07 +0000

Stephanie joined us as part of this years Our Family – We’re Growing Up! book (raising money for Sydney Children’s Hospital).

Stephanie’s family are from the UK and so she really wanted to share her gorgeous family and where they live with everyone back in the UK.

Here is a selection of Stephanie’s favourites.

Darcy shines at Coogee Beach – April 2011

belinda — Tue, 24 May 2011 11:50:10 +0000

Nita received a Portrait Gift Certificate for Christmas. We loved receiving the call from Nita because we had previously taken portraits of her mum, her sister’s family and also her brother’s. We feel very honoured to have been involved in documenting this families history so richly.

As you can see from Nita’s favourites below, James did a fabulous job capturing the innocence of Darcy and the joy he brings his mum and dad.

I just love the little bit of dribble hanging from Darcy’s chin here!

Mum & dad’s faces say it all! Love, Love, Love!!

Naomi’s Cherubs – In Studio, April 2011

belinda — Sat, 21 May 2011 22:53:34 +0000

Naomi used her Red Balloon Experience to get some gorgeous family and individual portraits of her little cherubs – the youngest being almost 5 weeks old!

Naomi asked Israel to capture the newness of baby Joshua, but particularly wanted portraits of all 3 of the children together. Here are a selection of Naomi’s favourites.