Chrissy Torney has left the building!!

That's right!
My new blog is now live and I will no longer be using blogger.
Head on over to http:www.chrissytorney.com !!

Don't forget to bookmark my new site and get updates through RSS Feeds!!

See you over there!
xo
Chrissy

Sydney Sessions Available!

I am coming to Sydney between the 13th and 19th and am available for sessions during this time. If you would like any pricing or product information, please email Chrissy: info@chrissytorney.com.au

xo

Chrissy

The Stork has been again! Welcome James Maxwell! {Melbourne Newborn Photographer}

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce and welcome to the world my dear friend's new addition James Maxwell. James was born Monday 12th October at 7:34pm.

I am so lucky to have such understanding friends who don't mind me lobbing up to the hospital, camera in tow just after they have had major abdominal surgery.

I am so in love with your little man Shell, congratulations once again to you on your special little addition!

xo

Chrissy

I need you!! {Melbourne Child and Family Photographer}

To spread the word!!

Word of mouth is still the best form of advertisement. Have you heard of my Referral Program? All you need to do is recommend me to friends and family. For every person that books and completes a custom portrait session through your chatter earns you a $25 print credit to spend. This is a great way to earn credits towards your next session or to spend on high end products such as collections, canvasses and albums.

On other news, I am currently working on making a permanent move away from blogspot. My new blog is currently under construction and I am very excited about the changes. I will make sure I update you all once I have made the move!!

There is only one more session available for 2009 - Sat 12th December. Unfortunately I cannot guarantee images from this session will be available in time for Christmas as some suppliers have already shut shop for the season. I do however have my 2010 calendar open so make sure you book now to avoid missing out on the glorious afternoon light that comes with SUMMERTIME!!

Take care!

xo

Chrissy

Paigey needs YOU to spread the word: http://www.chrissytorney.com.au

Rainy Melbourne Day {Melbourne Child Photographer}

It was a cold, windy, miserable Grand Final day here in Melbourne. Nothing else to do but to take some photos of the kiddopotamoos. Here are my two favourites of the day.
Please note: My daughter's favourite thing at the moment is to be naked...LOL

Photo a Day - Day 18 {Melbourne Child Photography}

OK, so I am a little bit behind with blogging my 'Photo a Day'. Having been away in Sydney and editing client sessions has put me behind but I hope I can update the last 2 weeks very soon.
Tomorrow is a very special day in the Torney household. It's my beautiful Paigey Girl's 3rd birthday. Where did the time go? Having a newborn in the house means I am constantly reflecting on those first precious weeks home with Paige. She is a feisty, moody, independent little person who is ever so clever. She remembers everything and is constantly recalling information or facts that we have told her weeks before. I love this little girl with all my being. She is the light of my life and I love her to the moon and back and then some.

Happy 3rd Birthday my sweet girl.
xo
Mummy

And congratulations goes to... {Melbourne Family Photographer}

As you all know, I had a quick trip tp Sydney last week (hence my 'Photo a Day being SO far behind!!). My sister Liesse had booked me to photograph her partner and children. We were just about to head out the door when they called everyone in the family together to announce that they had become engaged the night before. So the photo shoot was now going to also be an engagement shoot for the happy couple! I was so excited to be able to capture this special time in their lives and you can see the love bewteen them in these images.

Dear Liss and Gaz,

Congratulations on your engagement. May the love between you grow even stronger with each day that passes.

xo

Chrissy

Itty Bitty Newborn Heaven - 4 week old Zachary {Melbourne Newborn Photographer}

My first official session back from Maternity Leave happened to be a yummy newborn session! I think I found my groove today with newborns, perhaps having one of my own has given me the magic touch. I hope it sticks around!

You may remember Master Zachary from a blog post a few weeks ago, well today I had the pleasure of taking his newborn portraits. He is such a teeny tiny little person with all the fuzziness and sweetness that goes with being only 4 weeks old.

Janelle and Peter,

Thank you so much for trusting me with this very important job. I hope you love these as much as I loved taking them for you. I will be in touch.

xo

Chrissy

Two Men and Two Babies - 4 months on.

You might remember this 60 minutes story from a little while back featuring Peter and Trevor and their journey to become parents: http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=816881

I had the pleasure of photographing these beautiful little miracles when they were 6 weeks old:

http://chrissytorneyphotography.blogspot.com/2009/06/newborn-cuddles-miss-e-and-miss-g.html

Yesterday I was asked to take an updated family shot for the Dads - which of course I jumped at, as Peter and Trevor are two of the most friendly, caring and helpful people you will meet and are so derserved of their little family.

So here we are, Two Men and Two Babies - 4 months on.

Day 6 - Photo a Day {Melbourne Child Photographer}

Just a Mummy snap for day 6...we decided to head off to the open day at Point Cook RAAF Museum. Koby decided to scream the place down so all I could manage were a few quickies.

xo

Chrissy

'Blog This' Challenge

Here is an awesome blogsite you shoud visit: http://blogthis.com.au
Now for me it's a case of better late than never I guess...it's only up to challenge #15 . To be honest, I was just a little confused about how it all worked...LOL
Anyhow, here is that challenge question.
If you were the ruler of the world - what would you change about the world if you had the power to do anything...?

If I had the power to do anything I would try, with some fairness, to remove the class system in our society. I would remove monetary value from life's necessities hopefully removing poverty resulting in low or no income. I feel sad that in our society we have such extremes, considering we are all human beings.

Simple really.

Day 5 - Photo a Day {Melbourne Child Photographer}

For something different, Paigey's Nanny decided they would take a bus ride to the Plaza instead of driving. Paigey loves going on little adventures like this. Here she is waiting at the bus stop in the icey, cold wind. I hope the's having fun!!

Day 4 - Photo a Day {Melbourne Child Photographer}

This image best represents Paigey Girl. When home she always strips down to her nappy pants leaving a trail of clothes, socks and shoes in her wake. She's my little tom-boy preferring cars over dolls anyday. She repeatedly watches the movie CARS - and yes, here Lightenin' McQueen and Sally are smoochin'.
Enjoy,
Chrissy
xo

Day 3 - Photo a Day {Melbourne Child Photographer}

Master Zachary - 3 weeks old {Melbourne Newborn Photography}

Here is my good friend's 3 week old little man Zachary. He is so, so very tiny compared to my 8 week old boofa!! What a cutie!

xo

Chrissy

Photo a Day - Day 2 {Melbourne Child Photographer}

An apple a day? In Paige's case it's more like 2 or 3 a day.

My beautiful boy - 8 weeks and 2 days old {Melbourne Baby Photographer}

My sweet Koby Monster {or Mr McGoo as he is now affectionately called} is changing so much. Every day there is something different about him and everyday he is becoming more and more like a baby than a newborn. He coos, gurgles, smiles and chuckles and he thinks I am the funniest person in the whole wide world, which is just the way I like it!

xo

Chrissy

And cos we all love a good blooper!

Photo A Day - September 2009 {Melbourne Child Photographer}

Counting down till the daycare run is always filled with excitement crossed with that feeling you get before a huge storm is about to erupt. I am always excited to see my little person again at the end of the day but I also know it's the time of the day when life becomes a little hectic for a few hours.

Little Paigey - Big Eyes {Melbourne Child Photographer}

From the day she was born, Paigey has had these most adorable eyes which unfortunately she did not inherit from me. They are big, georgous pools of blue that reflect everything around her. I remember when she was a baby always being stopped by people passing so that they could look more closely at them and comment. Elderly ladies would always say "My what big eyes she has!". I had to bite my tongue on many occasions so as not to reply with "All the better to SEE you with...mwaahahahaha".

So once again I was digging around old folders on my PC and came across this image of Paigey. I could say she was deep in though contemplating life - but really, she was just watching the good 'ol Wiggles.

xo

Chrissy

Colour, colour, colour!! {Melbourne Child, Family and Baby Photographer}

Did I mention how much I love colour!! Colour makes me happy - it makes me think of fun and happy times!! You wouldn't think it though if you have been to my house. We built our home new and we still have not yet gotten around to painting any of our walls. So for now it's pretty boring! Oh, except for the kid's rooms, they have at least got a feature wall painted! So for now I must get my colour fix through my photography. Here's a few more of my faves!

A few of my faves! {Melbourne Children's Photographer}

This special guy won his portrait session through a raffle prize I had donated to the Western District Austistic School. He was the third student from the school that I had photographed. When I walked into his home to meet him for the first time, I was blown away by

how confident he was and also by his beautiful, caring eyes. I really enjoyed the session and this is one of my favourites from the day.

Chrissy

xo

Q&A Part I

Alrighty, thank you all for your patience...I have slowly started answering all of your questions so I will add them in parts as I get to them.

What are you currently shooting with?

Canon 40D and 50mm 1.4 lens

How long have you been shooting for?

I have been shooting professionally for just on 12 months – but forever as a hobby J

What was it exactly, that made you realise you just loved photography?
When I had my daughter Paige I wanted to capture every single precious moment…it developed from there into an absolute passion and the business side came as an extension of this.

What is your fave ever, lens?
Hmmm depends on what I am shooting. For still portraits I love the 50mm 1.4 – having said that I shot all of my portfolio with the 50mm 1.8. I also enjoy shooting with the 85mm.

There are a lot of lenses on my ‘must have’ list.

Now and Then - {Melbourne Child, Baby and Family Photographer}

I think it's important to acknowledge that we all have to start somewhere when taking up a hobby. Here is a now and then so you can see where I started in regards to my processing. I am sure that even the original, originals from this session were really, really bad :p

Then - May 2008

Now - August 2009
It shows that persistence, ongoing learning and the drive to continually improve will pay off eventually.

Take care,

Chrissy

xo

Year 12 Promotion!! {Melbourne Senior, Teen Photographer}

My *other* new baby - {Melbourne family, child and baby photographer}

Since becoming a professional photographer my family 'snapshots' have gone by the wayside somewhat. When Paige was born I had my old, trusty point and shoot out all of the time and I took photos of EVERYTHING.

Now that Koby is here I have made a promise to myself to step out of the 'professional' box for a while and just get back to taking candid, everyday snapshots of my children so I decided to sell my trusty old 400d and replace it with this little baby! Now I have no excuse to not have a camera out everyday, everywhere capturing EVERYTHING again.

Isn't it cute....and shiny!?

Take Care,

Chrissy

xo

Welcome back!

So this is my new blog h0me.

To view older posts please visit: www.chrissytorneyphotography.blogspot.com

xo

Chrissy