In my heart - North Lakes Newborn Photography Brisbane

I carry your heart with me 

(I carry it in my heart) 

- E.E. Cummings

Gold - North Brisbane Outdoor Family Photography

I love afternoons like this.
Spending time with wonderfully funny and loving families
and seeing them painted gold by the sun.
It is the best.


Email me if you think you'd love this too. You can contact me (Mandii) here xanthephotography@bigpond.com

Salty Kisses - North Brisbane and Bribie Island Family Photography

I love the sea. It's different each and every time you visit. The changes might be subtle, but they are there. Different water swirling around your toes, an array of skies to play under. Nothing ever quite the same as the last time you visited. Nothing ever the same as the last person who was just here. A beautiful, constantly shifting environment to explore. And a gorgeous back drop for this family to help them remember their time in Australia. Thanks so much for inviting me along.

Celebrating Emily Mae

Little Emily Mae was born on Wednesday the 20th September. She passed away on the following Friday evening. She was born into LOVE. From the very moment she existed it was present. So much love... and it is this love that will continue to carry her. It is love and support that will see her family through this unimaginable loss.

On the 15th of October, it is International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. A special day for us to honour those who have passed away. 

For those of us who have never been through such an experience, we might ask ourselves.. "what can I possibly do to help?" We might even convince ourselves, that by doing or saying nothing we are actually helping.  However, I think the overwhelming message I am receiving, is that we need to reach out. Reach out and connect. Offer practical and emotional support, and most importantly... talk about these beautiful children and their lives. Speak their names out aloud and with joy in your heart. Help break the silence. That is the most precious gift we can give. 

It is with the permission of Emily's parents, I share these special photos with you, that were taken before Emily was born to help celebrate and honour her life. 

My Angel up in Heaven

My angel up in heaven,
I wanted you to know,
I feel you watching over me,
everywhere I go.

I wish you were here with me,
but that can never be.
Memories of you in my heart,
that only I can see.

My angel up in heaven,
I hope you understand,
that I would give anything,
if I could hold your hand.

I'd hold you oh so tightly,
and never let you go,
And all the love inside of me,
to you, I would show.

My angel up in heaven,
for now we are apart.
You'll always live inside me,
deep within my heart.

- Dave Hedges