{ Beautiful Sisters in Philly }

After participating in all of my amazing workshops.. I need some amazing kids to shoot!!
I met these sisters in Philly, we hung out in my favourite park ever, Rittenhouse Square! (I walked past there Friday and it was packed, reading, sun baking, dog walking, playing guitars, playing with their kids!!) Then made our way to their house. The best thing about Philly is how people friendly is it. You can walk any where in this city its awesome!
Thank you girls for hanging out, I cant wait to see you the next time I am here!

{We're getting Married!}

For those who have just tuned in.. 2 months ago Cam asked me to marry him!! WOOHOO!!
Anyway.. Just a bit of fun in the theme of weddings!!
Oh And I feel really tricky.. cause this is the first video I have embedded in my blog.. YEAY FOR ME!

{ B.. B... BEBBINAR }

Ok here is the rest of it.. Wanna see some pics!
On the second day of the course with one of the 'Top 10 Photographers on the Earth' and all of the other talented photographers taking the course watching me.. oh the pressure, the pressure.. we had an assignment! I don't get the opportunity to shoot many 'Urban' shoots, I had a Ball, So much FUN!.. watch out Newcastle, the direction of Luvlee Photography might be on the move!!! I'M EXCITED.
Let me know if you like what you see!!

I just want to say, thank you to my new friends for laughing lots with me and introducing me to Mojitos (OMG I LOVE THEM) and it was SO COOL and awesome to meet and hang out with you all.. Carrie, Chris & Katie, Ruth, Leslie, Robin, Mark and The Bebbs. xxx

{HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMES}

Just a quick little Happy Birthday note to my little sis!!

To one of the most inspiring, pationate and beautiful people I know, and I get to have you as a sister!
Hope you had a great day and I LOVE YOU xxx


Although your Birthday has finished in Australia, I promise I will eat cake ALL day here to help in Celebrating!!! Those who know me, know I really don't like cake and this is a complete sacrifice for my Sister!!


Lots of Love Onarechun!! (onee-san)
Miss you x


xxxx

This was the last photo I took before heading off on my travels!

{Bebbinar.. life changing}

I am exhausted..What an awesome time I had meeting the Bebb's in Atlanta this week. A last minute decision that could possibly change my life. To be so inspired in such a short time, and to have met really wonderful people has left me feeling amazed and, really anxious to get home and do EVERYTHING!
This workshop was my second only.. and really different to the first one. I think my brain is going to explode!! I happened to check in on my fav photogs and saw there was a position left for Atlanta, so 1am Monday night I booked a flight to Atlanta for that afternoon to attend BEBBINAR held at the LACOUR studios!
Thank you thank you thank you.. for the opportunity. Check back for some cool pic's and links to the other guys who attended really soon..bye, Lee :)

PS. the Post below is dedicated to the Bebbinar April 2008

{ VEGEMITE v's THE PICKLE }

My travels in the US continue... On many occasions through my trip in this crazy pickle loving country, I have had people ask 'HOW' 'WHY' 'WHAT THE..' is vegemite.

I dont really know how to explain the love we Aussie's (pronounced OZZIE's, for those who have been pronouncing it wrong, yes you know who you are!) have for VEGEMITE. A discussion arose the other day while in Atlanta with all of my awesome, (slightly delusional) new buddies at 'BEBBINAR'. 'How can you eat that stuff?', and I said 'well I have grown up on it, i love it' and it got me thinking there has to be a hideous food that is consumed without question daily by millions of people in this country.... I decided on ' THE PICKLE'

A quick visual for those who have never seen either!!

A quick couple of facts about both..

VEGEMITE
Amazing wisdom sourced from...http://raindael.tripod.com/australian/vegemite/info.html

Yeast extract is not only good for you, it's tasty as well. That's why, in 1922, a young Australian by the name of Fred Walker, decided to try to make a special "yeast extract" that would be as delicious as it was nourishing.

It's an obsession that began many years ago, - an obsession with a black yeast spread that runs deep through the veins of the Australian psyche.

During 1997 the mainstay of breakfast tables from suburban kitchens to five-star hotel buffets celebrated its 75th birthday.

22.7 million jars of Vegemite are manufactured in Australia every year - that's 235 jars per minute.

30 jars are sold in Australia for every one exported. Vegemite is a permanent fixture in nine out of ten pantries.

How to eat a Vegemite Sandwich

First, let's get one thing straight. Because Vegemite can sometimes be hard to describe, it is often said that "Vegemite to Australians is like Peanut Butter to Americans".
So does that mean you'd be able to take a big 'ol spoon and dive right in? Do not, we repeat, Do not eat Vegemite by the spoon
First Step in making your Vegemite sandwich Grab your favourite type of bread, some butter or margarine and of course, the all mighty Vegemite
Butter Up!
Here's where some have made the mistake. For the optimum Vegemite sandwich you only need a dab. Dip your knife in the Vegemite, and scrape up just a bit- start small if you're a first timer. It will mix right in with the butter and spread easily.

How we like it..
1. Thick crusty white bread with Vegemite, tomato, cottage cheese and shallots. (I dont know where this one came from???)

2. Hot toast, butter melted and a thick slather of Vegemite. (If you are hard core)

3. A soup spoon of Vegemite in a cup of boiling water with hot buttery toast. (This is only of you are over 60)

4. A lot of butter and a little bit of Vegemite and a lot of lettuce.

5. Vegemite and cheese sandwich

6. Vegemite and honey on toast. (Lee's personal favourite)

7. Peanut butter and vegemite on hot toast.

THE VEGEMITE SONG
(The "Happy Little Vegemites" song was first performed on radio in 1950)

"We're happy little Vegemites
As might as might can be.
We all enjoy our Vegemite
For breakfast, lunch and tea.
Our mother says we're growing stronger every single week
Because we love our Vegemite.
We all adore our Vegemite.
IT PUTS A ROSE IN EVERY CHEEK !"

THE PICKLE - Some horrible stories

Exclusive Candy Review: Pickle flavoured Harry Potter Jellybeans.

"...One of the new flavors is sausage and the other is pickle. My five-year-old daughter LOVES pickles so she was excited to try it. She took a few chews and spit it out and said “Daddy, I don’t like it”..... *
Poor little darling..


Pickle Sickle: Frozen Pickle Juice Popsickle
*Yes, a frozen pickle juice popsickle! Do I need to say more.

Clearly someone who needs help.
http://www.ilovepickles.org/articles/index.html

*Some of this information may be not as objectively reported on as first mentioned..!!! Stories of Pickles, may have been altered from the original to leave anything good about pickles out!

So there you have it everyone. A fair comparison of the 2 and clearly Vegemite has justification for being served and consumed with love, everyday!
Take care.. Lee :)

{ I love SUNNYDAYS }

So here are the my last 2 covers from SUNNYDAYS magazine.. H.O.T.T.
For those not sure, it is a FREE publication released every month to Newcastle and the surrounding areas, pick it up where all little people hang out! It is so amazing to have my work out there! A great Publication, full of all sorts of information for Mum's out there, with some awesome people involved..oh and the way cute Miss on the purple cover is a beatuiful client of mine! Thanks guys I cant wait to get home to shoot more!

{Cool stuff from Europe}

{More from before I left!}

Check out the Sun in these I LOVE IT... they say everything I feel when a Summer backyard BBQ is mentioned. This is Lara a good friend of mine. I am so glad I was able to convince her to an impromptu belly shoot in my back yard, i think this was 1 week before she popped! Griff and Vinnie are regular stars on my blog! Now its time for Millie to join in!! The new born photos were taken in the hospital the day before I left for Europe, she was 2 days old!! She will be so big when I get home..there will definitely be more photos of her! there are Babies everywhere..I LOVE IT!!!

and then there were 3!!

{Catch up}

Thought I would show a couple of photos of my new little cousin. He arrived a little early, I was on my way up to do some belly shots, when we found out he was ready to meet us! It all worked out well though I was able to do these photos the week I left! Of course his big sister was there to watch out! He will be so big when I get home! I love this age, so precious..

{SHOOTSHOP.. Amazing}

Sending Cam home and coming to America has been worth it!! ( i am only joking my love!, i would love to be home right now) but..! One of my main goals was to attend workshops while here in America.. Mission accomplished. I was lucky enough to attend a workshop from the guys at 'the image is found' an awesome photography studio in San Diego CA.

For my fellow photog buddies... :p .. yes it was really cool!! and for my customers just wait for my arrival home and amazing new ideas for Luvlee Photography.. its very exciting!!

Must be off on my further adventures of America. Its a little chilly and rainy, but thats ok. More to come soon.
Here is a little shot of cheesey me and Nate and Jaclyn after a very long day of learning from the image is found.
luv.. Lee

Thanks Nisa (from Shooting Star Portraits) .. one of the cool people i met at the workshop

{OK OK OK!!}

Here are some pics from Europe, just a few of a few thousand!!.. so much to catch up on.. As most of you know, I am currently hanging out in America, having an amazing time here also. I have really enjoyed taking these photos, but I cant wait to get my hands on some georgous kiddies, I have a couple of shoots booked here in Philadelphia, I'm sure you see some of them! Lots of news so stay posted, I think I am still getting over jetlag.. I'll get my brain going then post! take care.. Lee x

St Peters, the day before Easter. If you are ever going to visit Rome, I suggest you make it a weekend other than Easter!!! We still had a blast and saw some amazing places, as you can see!