Latest Portraits

Hannah Winchester, 21yrs old of Avalon.  I last photographed Hannah and younger sister Bonnie at Warriewood Beach about 13 years ago.  Hannah is about to graduate as a primary school teacher, while Bonnie is studying to be a nurse in Canberra.  We have worked with their talented Hair and Make-up artist mum Melinda McEvoy over the last 15 years for weddings, commercial shoots and portraits.  Melinda was in charge of hair and make-up for the girls at our studio using natural window light. 

Bonnie Winchester, 19yrs old of Avalon

Petra Woodley (nee Bayfield) of Whale Beach subtly shows her pregnant belly.  Petra and her hubby are expecting their second bub in 3 mths.  We have photographed Petra and her family many times over the past decade.

Baby Buds Mother's Group of the Year - Forest Winners

Baby Buds (a fabulous online gift store for baby gifts  www.babybuds.com.au) ran a contest to find the Mother's Group of the Year.  Frenchs Forest Mothers group were the winners, with a letter written by Lija Arthur (third from left).  NIiwa Photography were commisioned by Bab Buds to capture the group for a feature in 'My Child Magazine' Spring Issue. 

Here are the beautiful winning words Lija Arthur wrote about her Mother's Group:  

"One of the best things in life is our mothers group friends. We have grown to care for our own as well as each others bubs. We share our fears, crises, stories of poo, laughter and love. We support each other on broad shoulders and warm hearts. 

On a regular basis we can depend on each other to listen with care and lift our spirits when feeling sick or depressed. In a community where one often doesn't know your neighbours and where help in the form of family may be far away. I can depend on the sisters I never had. 

My children enjoy the security of a park filled with friendly faces. They can learn to share and not to pull hair. It's nearing the time for our first birthday party. This year has literally screamed past in the blink of an eye. Although many have to return to work, the friendships we've made will endure. 

I hope we will one day celebrate their 21st birthdays and congratulate each Mother for a job well done and reflect upon the pieces of each other we can see in the characters of our young."