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2008 was such a great year. I met many new clients and was revisited by many old ones. To celebrate the wonderful year that was I thought what better way than to start the new year off with a fun little competition and show and celebrate more of last years clients.

I have chosen 27 ‘babies’ for the ‘Baby of 2008′ competition. I do apologise for all those clients who I havent included in this, I had to stop at 27 and keep it to just the under one year olds or we’d have an insane number of images here!

So here is how it works.

Below are the images – all images are numbered ON the image for easy reference.

To vote you need to go to my website HERE ( or if it doesnt work then www.susandarcy.com.au )and go to the ‘contact me’ page within the website.

Send your vote through the contacts page with ‘Baby# insert number here‘ in the subject title.

Make sure to include your email address as only 1 vote per person/ email address permitted.

(those who have voted through the ‘comments’ section below have had their votes counted)

Email this blog link to ALL your family, friends, co-workers, and anyone else you want and get them to vote for you so you can win! for ease the direct link to this post is http://susandarcy.com.au/myblog/2009/01/12/2008-baby-of-the-year-competition/

So what do you win?

The winning baby of 2008 will receive a 12×18 inch CANVAS of their winning image – valued at $255.

UPDATED!!

2nd prize will be a 8×12 inch – BLOCK mounted on WOOD ready to hang
3rd prize will be a 5×7.5 inch – BLOCK mounted on FOAM ready to hang/display

Voting will remain open until midnight on the 31st of January 2009 (since I know a few of my clients are actually away on holidays at present!)

Other visitors to my blog please feel free to vote also for the baby you think is the winning baby of 2008!

Good luck to you all!

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My GREEN link: Water Tanks

Yarrunga community centre are hosting a

WORK AT HOME MUM’S EXPO

10am – 4pm

15 September 2007

I will be a guest speaker at the event. Please consider having a stall to promote your wahm business or come along on the day.

Isn’t it crazy cold all of a sudden! Perfect soaking in a warm bath weather

This is the sight that welcomed me as i went to wash my 5yr olds hair a few nights ago. Yes she is a dag!

and can’t post with out a little client stuff!

Don’t forget the current competition! Email through your green tip to green@susandarcy.com.au to be in the running ot win a free photo session and a complimentary 8×10 inch print!

Green link for today: The Green Directory-promoting sustainable living

Robbie was born at just 33 weeks gestation on the 6/1/07 at a mere 1334g. Both himself and his gorgeous mother Karin, had a bit of a hairy time, but both have come out the other side and Robbie is now growng more and more each day, weighing a bit over 5 pounds at our photo session at 7 weeks old, or his corrective birth age.

It was so lovely to meet all the family .

This photo was especially sweet. this is dads wedding ring. At birth, Robert was so small the ring fit as a bracelet. You can see that while he is still little he has grown so much  also!

don’t forget to email through your nomination for the celebration of life project.

I want to wish all my past future and prospective clients a very happy new year! I hope its a good one!

To kick off the year… my youngest 2yr old son… very aussie… so boy…ahhh cricket…

and a previous clients darling wee baby…

and her big brother…or his darling eyelashes at least!

be back with more soon!

I’ve been inspired by photographer Angela Shea to participate in The Celebration of Life project.

When I read what she was doing I thought ‘what a wonderful idea’ and felt I had to get involved.

So what is the project all about? In Angela’s word:

I have often come across people in my community who are going through something in their lives whether it be sickness, recovery, a birth that has overcome great odds an adoption, and my automatic response to those stories is that I want to reach out to them and offer them a photography session ( free of charge of course). Something that would document this time in their lives, whether it be to leave behind memories for those they love or to commemorate a happy and joyful time.

To me the images that we take mean so much more than just a time and a place- they are a celebration of our lives.

So I challenge you to nominate your friends or those you have heard of who are deserving of such a celebration. Take an active roll in those lives around you- Email applications to: susan@susandarcy.com.au

Application Conditions:

• All nominees must reside within the Melbourne Metro area (if unsure please email me to enquire)
• All applicants must include their full name, address, contact numbers and email.
• Applicants need to supply the nominees full name, address, contact numbers and email.
• Applicants need to provide a detailed description of why they feel the nominee deserves a session

The Details:

Susan D’Arcy Photography will choose one nominee each month* and will arrange a session with them. The session is complimentary and the nominee will receive an album with up to 20 images in 5×7 inch size and an 8×10/12 inch print of their choice and any additional print orders from the session will be at a discounted rate of 25% off normal prices.

*this project will be offered each month until further notice
Terms and conditions:

• When emailing your application, please confirm you have read the terms and conditions.
• All nominees must reside in Melbourne, Australia unless otherwise negotiated with Susan D’Arcy Photography
• All decisions made by Susan D’Arcy Photography in selecting nominees are final and are not subject to review.
• All applications must meet the application conditions to be considered.
• All applications will be reviewed between the 1st and 7th of each month and the chosen applicant and nominee, for that month, will be posted to my blog.
• Each selected nominee for a session will receive a certificate for redemption of their session.
• All images taken at each session remain the copyright of Susan D’Arcy Photography.

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This post is apt today for me. I’d like to share someone with you

Meet Damian, or as he was known to all who loved him ‘DIMMA’

Happy ‘heavenly’ 33rd Birthday mate!

3/1/1974 – 24/7/05 R.I.P

I’m so happy to have had you in my life for along as I did. I know you are watching over us still and one day we will meet again.
To all of those who I know are missing him today too, you too are in my thoughts.

www.maternitycoalition.org.au

The image is of kylie with her daughters, Jessica and Hannah, waiting the arrival of Emma , who was born at home.

You can see photos more from the maternity shoot Here

As an added bonus, all sittings booked during *August are ONLY $75!!

Phone or email me ASAP to secure you sitting.

*Conditions apply- you must phone or email during August. The sitting must take place before November 1st. The sitting fee must be paid within 1 week of booking to secure your spot and discounted rate. No print credit applies.

I feel priveledged to have the opportunity to photograph them!  They are currently only 5 weeks old and still sooo tiny. Come back to my blog over the coming months and you will get to see them as they grow. I have donated my service to the family in suport of the ABA (Australian Breastfeeding assosciation) and AMBA (Australia multiple birth assosciation) links to both associations can be found to the right in the links section.