Love at Long Jetty

Words cannot express the emotion and love that was in the air at Long Jetty on Tuesday night! What fun we all had frolicking in the grass, jumping on the jetty and laughing and tickling.....!  xoxoox you truly are an inspiration.

Dancing Queen

Oh my gosh!! I experienced the BEST photo shoot ever the other evening!!! My beautiful, magical model wanted photos of herself dancing on the rocks at The Haven in Terrigal, and this is the poetry we created. Tayla heres a little nibble to keep you and your mum going til the gallery is ready. You were perfect! xxx

Beach grass

I have been flat out doing photo shoots of delightful little kiddies at 2 local pre-schools, so I headed out the other day and explored the beach and found hundreds of flowering grass seeds......my FAVOURITE!! Can't wait to get a couple of these enlarged and on my wall!!
 xoxo

2011 Calendars

I am delighted to show everyone my little calendars for 2011. You can choose from a desktop calendar stored in a CD jewel case, or in a package with some string and 4 mini wooden pegs to hang above your desk or on your notice board. 

I like to think that people can bring some nature into their home or workplace.

To buy a calendar just email me: mel@melaniemchale.com.au :o)

Connected

This is one of my fave photos of late. I love how families are connected and this image reflects the support, security and love this litlle angel feels with her mum and grandma. More of this sweet smiley child soon :o)

Streamer delight

Kids and streamers -what a magical combination! What fun and laughs we had on my afternoon shoot with these happy little people who found it very hard to stop running when I said "Go" -they just kept going and going into the distance -classic!!
I learn everyday from working with children, that life really isn't meant to be so serious, and you can find fun in anything and EVERYTHING :o) Grab some streamers and try it yourself!!

Blissful blue eyes

I have had the pleasure of playing with this blue eyed little darling and his parents on a recent afternoon photo shoot at the beach. He was sooo smiley and happy and just loved running along the beach and being hugged by Dad! 
Being with families and feeling the special connection that binds them together really makes my job so wonderful! I feel privileged to be allowed to witness and capture such love and happiness xoxo

the beach

This morning I jumped out of bed at 5.30am, which is not usual at alll for me, so I grabbed the camera and strolled down to the beach. It made me think what a special place the beach really is. 

The surfers ride on the swell and the birds catch fish, people walk their dogs....Its a place to be alone, yet its also a meeting place and a place to feel like you belong to something bigger....its a place that makes you feel alive and happy. 

I hope you enjoy these pics and get a feeling for the bliss that I experienced :o)

Freckle delight

Oh how I love you soooo my little Flynn! Your freckles and your seriousness make me melt. And then you smile and the sun shines through and makes my day. 

In a vegie patch...

Not long ago I played in a grassy vegie patch with some very handsome men :o) We played with carrots, picked tomatoes and messed around in a wheelbarrow! Gotta love the country!!
I love how kids just wait and wait to watch a seed grow and it takes foreverrrrr to them! But with some tender watering and a little magic whispering they shoot into delicious fresh vegies -nature is perfect really....