North Sydney Newborn Photographer | Love That Prop


This “My Favourite Things” Feature is the Loose Knit Wrap from Love that Prop.

One of the very first prop makers that I ever used was Love that Prop. I quickly became addicted to all of the gorgeous hand-made knit props.  The name behind the page is Shirls Chai and not only is she super talented and creative, but she is super lovely.  I love all of the items that Shirls makes, but her loose knit wraps are absolute MUSTS for your prop stash – I seriously use these wraps in every single session.

A SPECIAL OFFER FOR FANS!!!!

In a generous offer for Facebook fans of both Rebecca Connolly Photography and Love that Prop, Shirls has provided a discount code for use in her store.  Just enter the code “Rebecca15” to receive 15% discount off your order.  The code is valid until 20 August 2013.  We are trusting that you will “like” both of our Facebook pages (in case you have not already!) before you use the code.  Also, I would love it if you could leave a comment here on my blog or my Facebook page – thanks! 

Now ……. the interview:-

Q.  When did you start Love that Prop and what prompted you to open the store?

 
Firstly, thank you so much for featuring Love That Prop on your beautiful blog, Rebecca. Love That Prop started way back in June 2011. Before Love That Prop, I was selling my own hand-dyed and hand-spun yarns on etsy and my main customers were prop-makers from the USA or Canada. I noticed there was a market here in Australia and hence, Love That Prop was born. I love to finally have the opportunity to work with my own handmade yarns and seeing beautiful photos of adorable newborns wearing or using my creations definitely makes me happy 🙂
 


Q.  Out of all of the colours of your loose knit wraps, do you have a favourite one?

 
This is a difficult question to answer! My favourite colour changes all the time, especially after I see how each colour looks in my customers’ beautiful images. At the moment, it is seafoam because I’m looking forward to spring arriving in Australia 🙂
 


Q.  You have some new products in your store, tell us about those.

 
Even though our loose knit luxury wraps are our bestsellers, I have recently added more wraps with lace knit wraps for customers who are looking for wraps with more textures and patterns. I’m constantly trying to add new exciting products to the store purely because I love to experiment with new yarns and I get bored doing the same things. I do get excited when customers offer ideas or suggestions of what they would like to see from us. 
Q.  We want to get to know you, so which are you:-  Day/Night, Jeans/Skirt,  White/Black, Tea/Coffee, Cat/Dog, Sun/Moon, Beach/Forest, Indoor/Outdoor, Books/Movies, Walking/Swimming, Sweet/Sour
 
Night – I’m totally a night owl. I feel most relaxed in the evening and most of my work is done after the kids have gone to bed.
Jeans- I live in them.
Black – even though I can’t wear it much as I will be picking fluff/fibres off them all day!
Coffee – my kryptonite.
Cat- LOVE our ginger boy. 
Sun – Sunshine makes me happy!
Beach and Forest:)
Indoor and Outdoor:)
Books – Wish I have more time to read.
Walking and swimming – Wish I have more time for them too!
Sour – I don’t have much of a sweet tooth.

Some more images of Love that Prop’s loose knit wrap.

Next to be featured is: Adriana P Photography Design

Rebecca Connolly Photography specializes in Newborn, Maternity, Baby, Family and Child Photography in North Sydney and surrounding areas including but not limited to Chatswood and Sydney.

North Sydney Newborn Photographer | Theo

I was so excited to meet baby Theo. He was a little bit older than the newborn babies I normally photograph, but we decided to give it a go as his mum really wanted to have some images to capture his little baby features.  We started the session with some cute awake shots, then I put baby Theo into his mum’s arms and he snuggled in and drifted off to sleep.  I am so happy that I can give these newborn images to his parents to look back on as Theo grows up.

~ For more information on newborn photography sessions visit Rebecca Connolly Photography | North Sydney Newborn Photography

Rebecca Connolly Photography specializes in Newborn, Maternity, Baby, Family and Child Photography in North Sydney and surrounding areas including but not limited to Chatswood and Sydney.

North Sydney Newborn Photographer | Roses and Ruffles

For this Favourite Things Feature we talked with the lovely Jennifer from Roses and Ruffles – supplier of fabulous backdrops for newborn photography.  There is a SPECIAL OFFER from Roses and Ruffles for our Facebook fans (see below!)


Roses and Ruffles has the best variety of gorgeous fabric backdrops specifically sourced for newborn photographers.  I find it so hard to select only a few backdrops to order each time and always end up ordering a huge stash!  I love that each fabric has been tested by Jennifer, so that I know that it is going to work perfectly during my client sessions.  You will find that she also has a range of flokati rugs and wraps – so it really is a one-stop shop!  If you have not already checked out her page … what are you waiting for!!  Read my “interview” with Jennifer below.


A SPECIAL OFFER FOR FANS!!!!

In a generous offer for Facebook fans of both Rebecca Connolly Photography and Roses and Ruffles, Jennifer has provided a discount code for use in her store.  Just enter the code “Rebecca15” to receive 15% discount off your order.  The code is valid for the next 10 days.  We are trusting that you will “like” both of our Facebook pages (in case you have not already!) before you use the code.  Also, I would love it if you could leave a comment here on my blog or my Facebook page – thanks! 

Now ……. the interview:-


Q.  When did you start Roses and Ruffles and what prompted you to open the store?

I started up Roses and Ruffles two years ago and it’s been a whirlwind ever since!  I started my business purely out of the love for fabric and the need to find backdrops that photograph beautifully.  I had a difficult time finding newborn backdrops at local fabric shops that not only photograph well, but also lay nice without wrinkling.  I’m proud to be the first unfinished fabric backdrop shop for newborn photographers!  I’ve met so many amazing and talented photographers through this journey and the friendships I’ve formed from this business have been the biggest blessing. 

Q.  What do you look for when selecting new fabrics for your shop?

I will only carry backdrops in my shop that I use myself and love!   Some fabrics never make it to the shop because they don’t make the cut (instead they’re donated to a local school for projects).  I look for fabrics that have a good amount of stretch, don’t wrinkle easily, and photograph beautifully.  

 

Q.  Are you drawn to certain colours or tones over others for backdrops?
I’m a sucker for a gorgeous yellow or pink!  I also love neutrals and my collection of browns and beiges have taken over my studio!


Q.  Out of all of the backdrops in your store at the moment, do you have a favourite one?


I absolutely LOVE the Jack knit backdrops because they’re thick and reversible.  I also love the Chaunva backdrops which have such a beautiful texture and pattern (it has quickly become one of my client’s first choices when they come to my studio and see my backdrop selection). 
Q.  We want to get to know you, so which are you:-  Day/Night, Jeans/Skirt,  White/Black, Tea/Coffee, Cat/Dog, Sun/Moon, Beach/Forest, Indoor/Outdoor, Books/Movies, Walking/Swimming, Sweet/Sour
Night – Definitely a night owl, I tend to get all my energy when my daughter goes down for bed
Jeans – I love to be comfy
Black –  It’s slimming, right?
Coffee – Totally addicted to my morning cup
Dog – I have a 6 year old goofy Labrador named Bailey who is our fur child
Sun – Nothing better than getting some natural vitamin D!
Beach – I could watch waves crashing all day
Outdoor – I love hiking and doing things in nature
Books – My attention span is too short for movies (I tend to get bored easily). 
Walking – I take my sweet pup and 2 year old daughter for a walk every morning
Sweet – I looooove ice cream

Some more images of backdrops and wraps from Roses and Ruffles 




Rebecca Connolly Photography specializes in Newborn, Maternity, Baby, Family and Child Photography in North Sydney and surrounding areas including but not limited to Chatswood and Sydney.

North Sydney Newborn Photographer | Emilia ~ 8 days old

Emilia’s parents were referred to me by one of my past newborn photography clients.  I really love and appreciate client referrals – my aim is to give each and every client a full gallery of images of their newborn baby that they absolutely love and treasure  So, if a client refers me to their friend, then I know that I have achieved this aim.

This beautiful newborn baby girl was a dream to photograph.  As soon as I saw Emilia, I knew that her set-ups needed to be all girly and pretty to match her dainty little features.  Lucky me, I had a bunch of new fabrics, wraps and props that were soft, whimsical and just so pretty!  Emilia slept like a dream and I was able to capture all of her little features.  I just love how she is awake and looking at the camera during her photos with her mum!  With so many lovely images of their gorgeous newborn baby girl,  I was so happy that Emilia’s parents decided to order my large Album as well as all the digitals from the session.

~ For more information on newborn photography sessions visit Rebecca Connolly Photography | North Sydney Newborn Photography

Rebecca Connolly Photography specializes in Newborn, Maternity, Baby, Family and Child Photography in North Sydney and surrounding areas including but not limited to Chatswood and Sydney.

North Sydney Newborn Photographer | Sophie ~ 8 days old

After a short weekend holiday for Easter, I made it back in time for Sophie’s newborn session.  Such a sweet and calm little baby girl with beautiful dark hair and eyelashes.  I just love this teal colour and was so happy that Sophie’s mum loved it too. 

Here a few of my favourites from Sophie’s newborn photo gallery.

~ For more information on newborn photography sessions visit Rebecca Connolly Photography | North Sydney Newborn Photography

Rebecca Connolly Photography specializes in Newborn, Maternity, Baby, Family and Child Photography in North Sydney and surrounding areas including but not limited to Chatswood and Sydney.

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A specialist newborn photographer, Rebecca is the most sought after baby photographer based in Sydney's North Shore, Australia. Her stunning newborn portraits capture your first memories of your little baby in images that will last forever. Rebecca holds sessions in her studio in Castle Cove, providing a comfortable space for parents and babies from all over Sydney.

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