It takes a village.....

We all have different types of families, large and small that work in many different ways! Its part of what makes our world go around right?

This family has the good fortune to still have 4 generations and to live near enough to each other to get together. This is rare and beautiful and they know it!

The star of the show is a beautiful little girl whose personality is already showing. Her mother is so amazing that I'm sure she can do anything (literally!) and her dad is not only smart and loving but dotes on her unconditionally. She has it all and I cant wait to watch her grow.

If it takes a village to raise a child, she need look no further than her own extended family for all the help she needs.

 

A diary entry of sorts..........Am I Mad?

 

I have been congratulated a bit lately, not only for the photo shoots I have done but also for having the courage to 'just do it' and start my own business.

It makes me a little uncomfortable but it has occurred to me (somewhat belatedly) that this is actually a big deal. Fancy that! I thought I might share a snippet of the story just in case someone else might also find the courage to take the leap! If you don’t want to read on, just read this.

I believe that if you wait until you feel you know everything or until you are the very best at what you want to do, you will never start.

Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.

William Shakespeare

After 15 years in corporate Australia, working for IT and telecommunications companies at management level, I made the choice to have children. OMG! How would the suits ever fit? Does anyone actually make maternity wear at Veronika Maine?

THIS is the first and will remain the greatest change, challenge and most amazing accomplishment of my life. Having kids has totally changed my perspective and sitting in a meeting with 10 other 'execs' yakking on about the impact of budgetary constraints on recruitment and development funding, started to get REEEEEEEALLY boring to me.

I had to pick up my daughter at 5.15pm to get her home before the wheels fell off her cart. This forced me to question the use of every second of every day so I could still excel at my job but within the hours that The Little General would allow me to work ;).

There was no way I could miss the pick up, I mean who else was going to do it? My hubby was earning more (just!) than me, he wasn’t likely to go on paternity leave anytime soon :) and the fact remains, I would never have had him stay home while I was at work with the corporate blah blah. We both would have been miserable.

This was an awakening of enormous impact. I actually didn’t want to do that work anymore. Now please understand, I was happy to take home the very comfortable pay packet and my husband was happy too. Losing it would literally change our lives. But then weren’t we already changed? No more Friday drinks after work, no more nights out without a babysitter on the clock.

So while on Maternity leave with gorgeous girl #2, aka The Ratbag, we made just a few changes. We moved states for his new job, bought a new house, started a renovation, bought a new winter wardrobe (because you rarely need a puffer jacket in QLD) and quit my job!! Change has never really bothered me but we went for gold this time!

In a new town, with two little kids and very little sleep, I decided to take a shot at doing what I really wanted to do. Perhaps it was the lack of sleep that clouded my judgement but I picked up my long neglected reading glasses and started to study HARD! I figured at first that if it didn’t work I would always go back to a corporate job, but as I got further into the study and closer to my goal, I realised that if I didn’t do it I would not only regret it forever, I most likely would never have the chance again.

I have changed my life and I couldn’t be happier. Its not easy, its scary, its personal and all fingers and toes are crossed but here I am diploma in hand, camera ready. 

Just in case I haven't said it enough.....now I LOVE MY JOB!!


Photo of me is compliments of Tracy Hebden, another upcoming Canberra Photog. Thanks!

 

Beautiful Beechworth

Last weekend I was lucky enough to spend a glorious weekend in Beechworth, Victoria with my lovely husband (without the kids!). I have always loved Beechworth but in the glow of Autumn leaves on a sunny day and with a chill in the air, it seems particularly special.

If you havent been there, as Molly would say......do yourself a favour!!

A special mention goes out to Fox Gloves B&B in Loch St. Lovely warm atmosphere, genuine and friendly proprietors and the best hot breakfast! www.foxgloves.com.au If you are staying in Beechworth - stay here!

Two amazing restaurants Provenance and The Green Shed. YUM!

Best wineries? Pizzini, Gracebrook, Sam Miranda and Brown Brothers. All of these are for the atmosphere sometimes even more than the wine.....although we managed to purchase at every winery so they get a tick from us!

Happy Tuesday everyone!!

 

Lest we forget.

 I recently took a walk down Anzac Parade here in Canberra and had a really good look at the military memorials we so often drive by with the smallest of glances.

Perhaps its my family history in the military or the time of the year, or both, but I was truly moved by the memorials. I couldnt help but think of those who sacrificed their lives for our country, as well as those who have served and returned, forever changed by their experience. There has been a lot of time, effort and thought put into these memorials and I urge to to visit them if you are ever in our Nations Capital.

A day at the War memorial is a day well spent. I dare you not to shed a tear, have a laugh and pray at least once while you are there.

Wherever you are this ANZAC Day, please take the time to remember them.............Lest We Forget.

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Autumn in Canberra............

When I moved to Canberra from Brisbane in early 2010, I wasn't sure what to expect. Then all of a sudden, this city came alive with colour. My dear friend reminded me of this today with a passing comment so I was inspired to capture our 'Pink Tree'.

We were house shopping about this time last year when my daughter cried "Look mummy, that tree is PINK!! Can we live in this street?" So we bought the house, and now live in the street with the Pink tree and everyday she checks to see if its 'more pinkerer'.

We would never have had that in Brisbane where the beautiful trees are mostly evergreen. Thanks Canberra!

Oh, and the purple flower is from my garden.....we could never grow flowers in Brisbane but I think thats more to do with my un-green thumb than the climate ;)

    

First Blog.............

Well hello there…….welcome to the first ever blog for Katrina Edgar Photography.

I am very excited to be joining the blogging community and using this blog to take you on my journey.

I am continually developing my website so come back and visit sometime to see my updates.

In the meantime, stay tuned for more on this blog or check out my Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Canberra-Australia/Katrina-Edgar-Photography/118164944926648