FLOWERS THAT GATHER NO MOSS [by Meaghan Cook - Geelong Wedding Photographer]

I wandered into Moss Industry today, and was nearly knocked off my feet. The shop is gorgeous! The flowers are breathtaking, and I instantly made a list in my head of all the great gifts they have that I want for Christmas. 

I had  a wonderful chat with Alex Turnbull, who is one half of the dynamic duo that run the Barwon Heads florist (the other half being Danielle Fraser). Alex and I chatted about flowers, being in the wedding business, and how busy the Bellarine Peninsular gets over Christmas. 

Alex and Danielle have made Moss Industry so successful, and it wasn't hard to see why. Their shop is a real testament to the hard work they put in ensuring only the best best best is on offer. Plus I could really tell Alex is passionate about what she does. It's really invigorating to talk to people who are like minded!

So I would recommend the girls in a heart beat if you are looking for flowers for your wedding. I know if I ever get round to getting hitched (could be waiting awhile!), I'd carry a posy from Moss down the aisle. 

(And they've got a blog which makes for some very interesting reading. Waring: it's not just about flowers!)

SPECIAL VISITORS [by Meaghan Cook - Geelong Photographer]

One of the reasons we moved to Ocean Grove was so that people would visit us more. We're under no false ideas - we know that we aren't quite enough of a draw card. So to boost our desirability, we added the lure of the beach. And it's working! :)

My brother, his wife and  their cute-as-a-button son came down on the weekend.  Emil is an absolute delight. He thinks the whole world is hilarious so it's a snap to make him laugh. Good boost for the ego to have a little one giggling at you until he's hiccuping. 

And he pulls the best faces! This one above was taken when we were at the beach. Emil was tired and really over having me point the camera at him. Can you tell?

Miles and Ryan had a great time playing with their cousin. Ryan thought it was wonderful having someone his size around. Miles, to be honest, wasn't that interested. Babies, bah, he thinks. Much more interested in the yummy Anzac biscuits his aunty had made. 

It really is lovely to have people visit. Makes our new town feel more like a home. 

*Meaghan

I'm listening to ...  Kaki King - Dreaming of Revenge

GLOWING MUM TO BE [by Meaghan Cook - Geelong Photographer]

I forgot to show you all the maternity shoot I did with this little sweetheart's mum and brother. It was a beautiful day, and we spent it hanging out at their gorgeous property. Bec was glowing. She handled being pregnant and running after a two year old expertly.




The toddler in these shots is just a few weeks younger than my little guy. So many similarities! They are both very inquisitive, spirited, and cheeky as all heck! Bec's going to have her hands full once her newborn hits toddler stage and she's got two very busy little men to look after.

A GIFT [by Meaghan Cook - Geelong Photographer]

I headed back up to Shepparton recently to visit family and friends. While I was there I had the absolute pleasure of photographing little Blake. 

Blake is the second son of one of my dearest friends. He arrived a month early, but was fighting fit. He's been nothing but a delight since day one (well, apart from some nasty wind pains that make me want to cry whenever he gets them. Poor tot!). He lazed in the beautiful afternoon sun while I took his photo. He snoozed through most of the shoot, which made for some really special curled up photos. 

There's something so special and wonderful when friends have babies. I really love seeing their joy and glow. I especially love meeting the new bub when they are born, after months of staring at their mother's bulging belly.  Plus I love being able to help out - hold the baby, burb the baby, photography the baby. 

It's such a joy (I'm sounding all mushy now), and I can't wait until more of my friends have children. Yes girls, that's a *hint*.

*Meaghan