School
14.12.22
Its that time of year again and Finley starred as a rockstar this year. Bless them, they all did so well and it makes you proud to see them enjoying it too.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
200mm / ƒ/2.8 / 1/50s / ISO 2500
08.09.22
A big day for Alana who started St Sampson High today and Finley moved up to Year 4! Where have the years gone! I’ll have two teenagers before I know it.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF50mm f1.4
50mm / ƒ4.0 / 1/100 / ISO 800
12.07.22
In the blink of an eye, Alana’s time at St Mary & St Michael has come to an end. All the girls are close to each other but Alana and Harriette have know and been with each other since they started play school 8 years ago!
They are both going on to St Sampson together but in their words, they are all big fishes in a very small pond and they still have their whole loves ahead of them.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF50mm f1.4
50mm / ƒ/5.0 / 1/250 / ISO 20320
07.07.22
The classic school sports day Sack Race! Finley obviously had every intention of flying off the mark and getting his A game on. Not sure what Alana was doing in the background though?
///conveys.shorter.restless
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
170mm / ƒ/5.6 / 1/640s / ISO 200
03.07.22
By far the most popular event at the school summer bbq, the mini sumo wrestling ring! So funny watching them battle it out.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF50mm f1.4
50mm / ƒ/5.0 / 1/3200s / ISO 200
05.04.22
Finley fully kitted out for their Roman day at school. He definitely took his role very seriously!
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF50mm f1.4
50mm / ƒ/3.5 / 1/80s / ISO 800
10.03.22
Our little lady smashed the schhols gymnastics competition today. Unfortunately they didn’t win but like the headteacher pointed out, every girl had a smile on their faces once they’d finished their routine. Well done kids, you were all amazing.
iPhone 11 Pro
08.07.21
Nothing beats a classic school sports day. Both kids put in everything into their races and Finley managed to laugh for most of his race but that’s what it’s all about, fun!
///twitchy.erupted.unravel
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
165mm / ƒ/4.5 / 1/2500s / ISO 250
24.03.21
So proud of Alana, and the entire SMSM Tag Rugby teams. They smashed the tournament and although they didn’t win, they made the playoffs and made all of us smile with their efforts. Well done each and every one of you. For the parents, I managed to get plenty of photos of everyone. I will give them to school next week and they will be distributed from there.
Also for the record, I have photographic evidence of slide tackles from the opposition…not cool.
///talents.reviewers.glorious
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
200mm / ƒ/5.6 / 1/1000s / ISO 400
10.12.20
Today was Alana’s turn to perform her role as a sheep. Bless her, she has way more confidence in front of a crowd than I ever did (or have). Scary thing is, next year will be her last nativity before heading off to secondary school!
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
200mm / ƒ/2.8 / 1/100s / ISO 2500
09.12.20
The annual school nativity, with Finley doing an amazing job as one of the shepherds. Got to admire their little minds, so much to learn in such a small amount of time.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
200mm / ƒ/3.2 / 1/80s / ISO 2000
28.11.20
Alana’s third 10th birthday party, this time all the girls from school went ice skating. Too many pics to sort but I managed to get a few group ones afterwards.
iPhone 11 Pro Max
4.25mm / ƒ1.8 / 1/100s / ISO 80
12.12.19
Alana’s turn to perform with her second show of the day. All the kids were fantastic and a great effort by everyone involved.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
200mm / ƒ/3.2 / 1/100s / ISO 2000
10.12.19
A Breaking Bad Christmas special. Or a cute little sheep in his school nativity, not really feeling enthusiastic about the whole performance. Either way, it’s the taking part that counts.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
175mm / ƒ/2.8 / 1/80s / ISO 1250
11.07.19
Another amazing performance by both kids. Alana came second in her running race, Finley came first in his and their whole house won overall. It know it’s not about the winning (it is deep down) but I’m so pleased for them. Little things like this really boost a child’s confidence!
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
200mm / ƒ/5.0 / 1/1600s / ISO 200
11.12.18
Our little alien in his first school nativity. Don’t think he actually sang a word but he performed his actions like a superstar.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF70-200mm f2.8L
165mm / ƒ/2.8 / 1/100s / ISO 1600