Half price portrait sessions!

Yes, you read right. I am offering half price portrait sessions in celebration of, what seems to be, so many births in the past month (my son included).

It is so important to capture the special moments in your life, not just weddings, holidays and birthdays but the moments in between. The everyday life and new life.

To take advantage of this special offer, just do the following

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+ Let me know when you have done the above by email or comment below!

Then, we can book in a session for you or provide you with a voucher to give to someone special.

(travel fee applies for locations more than 40km of Shepparton Victoria)

Xx

Keep pushing that comfort zone boundary

How easy is it to just keep going through the motions of everyday, sure nothing bad happens but are you really living?

Some of the best experiences are just waiting for you on the other side of your comfort zone! Once you start pushing that boundary, things really start to happen.

For me, I have continually engaged in study since finishing high school in 2003. Quite a large field of study too, from tourism, real estate, animal care, business (numerous) and graphic design. Each course building up a platform to where I am now. But that's what your 20's are all about, right? Self discovery.

Yes, design and photography feels right, like it is my destiny. At the same time I am SO glad I have the business experience and confidence behind me to push it all forward.

The future is unknown, I like that. It keeps me on my toes. I'm a little scared too, have I got what it takes? What if I fail? But I think those are healthy thoughts to have.

To succeed, I really have to step it up. Reach out, connect, BELIEVE in myself and what I have to offer the world.

I was starting to feel the comfort zone cheerleader creep back, it's ok you will always have your other job if 'things don't work out'. Hardly giving myself a head start on confidence, it is making excuses before I get to the start line.

I find the best way to keep pushing that line is to talk to people, engage with like minded souls and keep your eyes open for opportunities. B-School this year with Marie Forleo looked AMAZING, something I would love to consider for 2014.

So how do you step outside your comfort zone??

• Say yes to golden opportunities and no to things that drag you down or are not aligned with where you are heading.

• Sell yourself! What are your qualities or skills? offer free help and gain experience as a result.

• Believe in your skills, back yourself.

• Start before you're ready.

• Talk to people about your passion, put the word out there.

By taking these steps I have seen great results, honestly. The key step is to start before you're ready, I never imagined putting my services up on this blog. I was waiting to be ready and launch my business officially with a shiny new website, logo and stationery, sure that is coming but in the meantime I am able to get business in the door and do what I love.

Introducing Jack... our newest addition to the Berry Family

Jack Henry Wolfgang Berry was born 4 May 2013. 

The picture above was taken within an hour of our son's birth. The most memorable moment of our lives.

It is true, words cannot describe the emotion you feel when your child is placed upon you fresh from the womb. Love at first sight perhaps? Except I loved him before I met him, after all we had spent 39 weeks together. 

I could stare at him all day, no really I could. I remember at the hospital, on the day we were being discharged, they took him away for his tests and I could hear him screaming from down the hallway. I instantly felt tears welling in my eyes and a weird sensation in my breasts. I am not an emotional person, but on this day I knew my invisible umbilical cord was tugging fiercely and my instincts to protect and love my son were strong. 

The whole pregnancy experience and now my first few weeks of motherhood have changed me in the greatest way, I no longer multi-task and want to go a million miles an hour. I have learnt to slow down the pace, plan ahead and be calm. Probably why so many mum-preneurs are successful in launching their businesses or keeping the household in good order. A very welcomed new perspective for myself.

The best thing so far? It has gotta be just being with him, even if he is crying. Just holding him in my arms feels SO DARN GOOD. Like my soul is filled up with goodness and happiness. 

The hardest thing so far?  In between feeds I have been waking in a panic thinking I have fallen asleep with him in the bed, thankfully only to find him peacefully sleeping in his bed. 

Was it what I expected? I was actually nervous about knowing his cries, how much to feed him, wrapping him correctly for sleeping etc. I have found it mostly comes instinctively. I did expect less sleep and to date am coping well considering, lack of sleep has never overly messed with my routine or energy levels - so hopefully this will see me through the unsettled nights ahead. I also wasn't sure how my motivation for working on the business launch and stock would be, but this has remained too, thankfully!

Mostly, when I look at him, I still can't believe we MADE this little human. He is so sweet, innocent and beautiful. I feel blessed and wholesome. Xx

I would also love to know your thoughts and interest in an E-book on pregnancy. From my experience with all the horrid tales from everyone trying to scare you, hard to find maternity wear, support services and general knowledge, I want to pass it on to others. Pregnancy was a beautiful experience and it really should be enjoyed, not feared or loathed. Leave a comment below or send me an email and let me know your thoughts.