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. welcome .

It obviously goes without saying, but I adore photography ... love it! I love that one image can make you grin each time you see it or that another will make you catch your breath as you remember that very moment.

And, I adore people, and the relationships that shape their lives and make it unique. I feel honoured to be there to document the milestones of these relationships; pregnancies in full bloom; the awe of a birth; vulnerable and sweet newborns; cheeky, cheeky children and their families; the excitement and anticipation of an engagement; proud anniversaries; the once in a life time magic and celebration of a wedding ..... and all those "everyday" moments of life you have just got to capture before they disappear before your eyes!

My ultimate goal for you is to create a collection of images that tell the story of a life well lived ... and, well loved.




June 30, 2008

RCP 'Thank You' Competition

To all of my clients who have supported me and trusted me with capturing their lives in this past year of business, I have put together this competition as my way of saying 'thank you' to you all. I have enjoyed working with each and every one of you, and look forward to working with you again in future.

The competition is simple! Below I have posted my favourite image from each client session, and the image that receives the most votes posted in the 'comments' section at the bottom of this post, will win!

The prize? The winning client will receive one 16x20 inch matted and mounted handmade photograph of their winning image. The first runner up will receive one 8x10 inch matted and mounted handmade photograph of their image.

This competition begins July 1 2008 and closes August 5 2008.

:: The Rules ::
1. To vote please state the image number as noted at the top of each image, (eg. Entry #1) in the comments section at the bottom of this post. (Votes made by email or phone cannot be counted towards the final vote).
2. Only one vote per person will be accepted
3. Clients can vote once for their image.
4. The winning entry will be announced on this blog on Wednesday August 6 2008 with the winner advised personally by email.

Now ... for the images!



Couples


Entry #1 : Tealia & Luke, 5 weeks after Brooklyn was born




Entry #2: Donna & John, 3 weeks after Mitch was born





Entry #3 : Anna & Mel, Celebration of Their Marriage





Entry #4: Diana & Jonny, Engagement Session





Entry #5: Amanda & Michael, First Wedding Anniversary





Pregnancies


Entry #6: Naree & Lee, 8 months




Entry # 7: Tealia & Luke, 36 weeks



Entry #8: Amanda & Michael, 8 months



Entry #9: Irene & Ala, 34 weeks





Entry #10: Kathy & Ryan, 8 months






Newborn Babies



Entry #11: Brooklyn Rose, 5 weeks




Entry #12: John & Mitch, 3 weeks




Entry #13: Naree & Jordyn Lee, 3 weeks





Entry #14: Amanda, Michael & Grace Emma, 3 weeks





Children & Families



Entry #15: Tim, 6 months




Entry #16: Anita & Alexandra, 8 years





Entry #17: Mia & Emerson, 2.5 years





Entry #18: Jackson Lee, 4 months




Entry #19: Diana, Jonny & Jacob, with Bomber & Coco

Entry #20: Andrew, Lauren & Charlotte, 12 months


Thank you to all of my clients :)


I have truly enjoyed working with each and every one of you, and I really look forward to working with you again in future.


Good Luck!


- Renee

74 comments:

Anonymous said...

Entry #17

Anonymous said...

entry no 12

its beautiful, Sheryl

Anonymous said...

Entry #19
What a great family photo

Anonymous said...

Enrty #11

My Baby girl Brooklyn Rose.... it's hard to belive she will be one in 6 weeks.

Tealia

Diana said...

#4 You are such a clever girl... so much fun to work with you.

Diana

Anonymous said...

Entry #4
I love the light in this photo. stunning!

Anonymous said...

You make it tough to choose, Renee. I'd like to make it a tie but since I can only pick one...#10. Still my favorite image from you - it conveys so much emotion. It's one of my all-time fave maternity shots. :)

~Jodi

Anonymous said...

Entry #4 what a gorgeous couple lelxx

Anonymous said...

Can't go past #18 of Jackson! So beautiful :)

Anonymous said...

Just moving this vote from another post comment box ...

From 'Anonymous'

Voting for entry 12 - John & Mitch

Anonymous said...

#4

Anonymous said...

entry #12 Fantastic shot!

Anonymous said...

I'm going with number Entry #12...

What a great shot.

Anonymous said...

#4
You captured the magic of a beautiful moment for this couple.
It looks just like love should.
Well done.

Anonymous said...

#4 Perfect picture...perfect love!!! This is what this picture makes you feel...xoxoxoxoxo Peta

Anonymous said...

11

Anonymous said...

Entry #12: John & Mitch, 3 weeks
Mitch will not remember John and Donna for the material things they provided but for feeling that they cherished him.
Moments like this are a true testament to that and the photography captured it perfectly.

Anonymous said...

Entry #12: John & Mitch, 3 weeks

Anonymous said...

Entry#3 please

Anonymous said...

I'd like to vote for:
Entry #12 - John and Mitch

It's a gorgeous photo capturing a tender father and son moment.

Kathy

Anonymous said...

Even though I have already voted, and I may be a little one sided here, but, I would like to say that Renee, I'm so pleased with what you have achieved and very proud to be your Mum, they are all very beautiful photos in their own right. And good luck to your all.

Anonymous said...

#19 beautiful family shot

Pensive Penning said...

Vote Entry #3 : Anna & Mel, Celebration of Their Marriage

Anonymous said...

Entry 12

Anonymous said...

Entry #3

Anonymous said...

I vote for #12.
Cute kid !

Lachlan

Anonymous said...

No. 12 - John & Mitch.

Great photo !

Matt

Anonymous said...

Entry #3 because I love my little sis!

Anonymous said...

Entry #3 - It's so peaceful and simple.

Anonymous said...

#18 - Sweet!

Anonymous said...

Entry #3

Anonymous said...

Entry #12. John and Mitch.

Anonymous said...

Entry #11

Anonymous said...

Entry#3 Anna and Mel, Celebration of their marriage.

Anonymous said...

Entry 3, great photo Anna and Mel, wish you all the best. Theresa

Anonymous said...

Just moving these votes from other posts comments section so all can be counted ...


Anonymous said
Entry #12: John & Mitch, 3 weeks
This is my favourite shot of John and Mitch. The love in Johns eyes and the excitement on Mitchys face - simply adorable.
1/7/08 5:50 PM


Anonymous said
Entry #12 John & Mitch, 3 weeks

You cant go past how proud John looks when looking at Mitch, it is a true joy to behold. Father and Son, nothing gets better, unless its mother and son. (sorry Donna)
1/7/08 10:38 PM


Nanny & Poppy said
Entry #12 John & Mitch, 3 weeks
Mitch seems to be saying "So tell me daddy, what does the future hold for me?"
"Well son, together we will slay dragons, play lots of golf and love and cherish Mummy".
This picture to us is the essence of evolution.
2/7/08 12:15 AM


Mel said
Entry #3!

:-D
1/7/08 8:51 PM


Anonymous said
Voting for entry 12 - John & Mitch
1/7/08 7:27 PM


Anonymous said
Voting for #12 - John & Mitch
1/7/08 7:33 PM


Katy said
voting for number 3 - Anna and Mel
1/7/08 8:17 PM


Bernie said
voting for Entry #3 : Anna & Mel, Celebration of Their Marriage
1/7/08 9:37 PM


Anonymous said
voting for number 4-Diana & Jonny...
2/7/08 8:29 AM


Thank you for all your votes!! Keep 'em coming!! :)

- Renee

Rebecca said...

#12 great shot!

Anonymous said...

Entry # 3.

These girls are beautiful and amazing women and I wish them all the love & happiness in the world.

Shez

Anonymous said...

Entry #11.
The beautiful Brooklyn Rose.
We all love you.

Ben, Corinne & Entourage.

Anonymous said...

Entry 12 is a sure winner!!

Fiona.

Anonymous said...

#4 lovely , tender

Anonymous said...

entry no 3

Anonymous said...

Entry #4

Anonymous said...

Entry #3

Anonymous said...

Entry #3

This demonstrates love so well

Anonymous said...

Entry #3

Love these girls. All the best :)
-a-

Anonymous said...

entry #6

naree

Anonymous said...

# 3 is the best

Anonymous said...

entry 3, looking good girls

Anonymous said...

a vote for 14, Amanda and Michael, how cute is she,congrates. from Alby

Anonymous said...

# 3 - great pic!

Anonymous said...

Just moving this vote up from another posts comments box.

Pip said,

I love #3. This photo gets my vote of appreciation.

2/7/08 9:07 PM


Keep the votes coming through :)

- Renee

Anonymous said...

Number #12... beautiful..

Anonymous said...

Entry No.12

voting on behalf of a friend, and she said to say, 'how cute'

Anonymous said...

Entry #13

Anonymous said...

Entry #3 Please!
Great photo girls.
Kate xx

Anonymous said...

I love #13 you have captured the feeling in the people you shot fantastic

Anonymous said...

#3!

Anonymous said...

it has to be #12 father and son... what a beautiful picture. your little man is such a cutie.. Adam

Anonymous said...

#12 is the winner

Anonymous said...

#9 without a doubt - but I am biased.

Dad.

Anonymous said...

Just moving a few more votes that found their way to another post's comment box!


Anonymous said
My favourite photograph was Entry 19
4/7/08 11:35 PM


alana said
Entry #2: Donna & John, 3 weeks after Mitch was born
Happy First Time Parents :)
6/7/08 2:46 PM


Jill said
Vote for #3

Anonymous said...

Vote for #3 Best photo just beautiful christine

Unknown said...

#18 cracks me up and makes me happy! Thanks for coming out of lurkdom and saying HI! Great idea with the contest. :)

Anonymous said...

Love photo 11 of Brooklyn on the piano chair!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

#4 - such a beautiful photo of Diana & Jonny xx

Jackie Hislop said...

entry 11
one of the best composed photographs with beautiful natural light shining on a beautiful little angel.

love jackie

Anonymous said...

entry #4
They are so in love!

Anonymous said...

#18 for sure, hes my boy so he has to win. Thanks Renee from steve

Anonymous said...

#12 Beautiful shot, it feels like we are privy to a private moment between father and son

Anonymous said...

While #12 is really gorgeous, my personal favourite (and my vote) goes to #9 as I think it really captures the joy of both mum and dad waiting for their precious baby to arrive.

Anonymous said...

# 3 Please :)

Anonymous said...

I like #3 :D

Anonymous said...

Just moving these votes from another post

Anonymous said...
I think #3 is the best, they look so content.

9/7/08 5:33 PM


Coops said...
Anna & Mel
Goes together.
Luv Coops