New Website/Blog

Hey everyone, if you find yourself here and am wondering why I haven't posted for a while, that's because I have integrated my blog into my brand spanking new website.... head to www.parishawkenphotography.com.au, see you there! x

Luca and Renee

I had a lovely little shoot with Renee and her son Luca last week. Luca is one of the most adorable little boys I've ever seen.
Thanks Luca and Renee x
p.s I may or may not have had a Kermit the Frog puppet on my hand for a fair amount of time during this shoot.

Ryalie Equine

I had a very early shoot this week (4am) at Ryalie Equine in Serpentine. I loitered around their farm for a few hours just shooting what was happening, as they have to work so many horses they don't really have time to stop and set up a photo. I like working like that anyway though, where you just blend into what's going on and the people are so focused on what they're doing that they don't even realise they're in a sneaky photo. Until it's too late for them anyway :) It was nice to do something a bit different, especially something like this where it's like good subject overload. So many beautiful animals and such great morning light makes me very happy.

Sam and Luke

I got to hang out with the awesome Sam and Luke in Fremantle on Sunday to shoot their engagement photos. So. Much. Fun. These guys are getting married down south in February and I can't wait. They said they were a pretty fun and relaxed couple in their emails, and they are definitely that! They are also both extremely tall, and whilst I'm not short, I will need to have a small stepladder handy at their wedding. They laughed their way through the shoot and also patted a graffiti cat (much to Sam's disgust) and pulled some really, really great faces and many other cool things. Thanks Sam and Luke!