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Just when I thought Australian politics would slide into the abyss of anti-gay wedding mediocrity, I’m pleasantly gob-smacked by the swift and decisive nature the “yes” vote took to manifest late last year. What a triumph! Love is love! Finally!!!! Now the party is over, its down to business. Wedding business. Australia voted and it […]

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February 12, 2018September 15, 2018Samantha Halpern

Human Icon Alchemy – Your Personal Branding Imagery

Anyone can and should have a strong personal brand. Who are you? What do you stand for? What are you known for? Do you express yourself with your wardrobe? Are you Kmart or Armani? We all like to be defined and feel understood and to understand others

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April 6, 2016March 30, 2017blogjettybluecom

A mother’s tale

Yesterday would have been my Grandmother’s 101st birthday. Here she is with my Dad in Melbourne, 1949. Captured by a random street photographer, this is one of my favourite family photos. She couldn’t remember why they were there, but they were having a terrible argument, my Dad whinging about being made to wear such nice […]

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May 10, 2018May 10, 2018Samantha Halpern

Dad’s Day Special!

With Fathers Day just around the corner, here’s a perfect gift idea: Book a Fathers Day Portrait sitting before 30th Sept 2012 to receive a $150 voucher to spend in-studio* on your Fathers Day prints & albums! Hurrah!!! ALSO, Mieke from Living Beauty Makeup Artistry is offering Half Price Glamour Makeup (usually $90) for mum […]

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August 28, 2012August 28, 2012blogjettybluecom

Baby Jacinta’s Cake Smash!

I was delighted to capture Baby Jacinta’s cake smash today as I had done Mum Nicole’s maternity shoot last year. Thanks for coming all the way from Dee Why! It was lovely to see you again and meet your beautiful princess. She was so cute! She took a little while to get into it, but […]

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May 30, 2013May 30, 2013blogjettybluecom

Laura’s Personal Branding Shoot

Last month I had the privilege and delight to photograph one of the most joyful souls I know. Laura McLachlan has been at the front of the share working space Executive Republic since she started it. Laura recognised a gap in the market when it came to the hospitality industry, so she leveraged her experience […]

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August 29, 2017September 1, 2017Samantha Halpern

Rebecca & Nigel’s Family Affair

Its not so uncommon these days for a couple to have a family before they tie the knot and Bec and Nige celebrated their wedding day together with their two beautiful children Chloe and Jake. it was truly a family affair and it was wonderful to see their children being embraced as key participants in […]

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December 10, 2013March 19, 2017blogjettybluecom

Catherine’s family portrait

Last weekend I was delighted to meet Catherine and her extended family for their family portrait at Audley. Catherine brought her parents who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this week (awwwwwww) and her brother and his family too.

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February 16, 2018February 16, 2018Samantha Halpern

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