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Stacey - May 10, 2012 - 2:12 PM

Loving it very quirky!

Apr 12 2012

I just want to start this post by saying that no perms were involved in this shoot! These gorgeous curls are all natural! You can’t fight genetics and all I can say is that this little bubba is definately got curls in their futureI am looking forward to meeting the new member of the Hartley family and sharing in his little journey.

This is just a quick post as I am at home nursing my husband after he had surgery.

I hope you enjoy the images xo Gilly

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Geraldine Hartley - April 12, 2012 - 3:13 PM

Hi Gilly I have so been looking forward to getting a glimpse of your artform and it hasn`t disappointed! WOW you are just so talented and these few that you have posted are just beautiful what special memories for all of us. You did a fantastic job with the shoot, were so patient and we just loved the setting and of course working with you. So glad we chose you to capture our intimate family moments and memories…THANK YOU. hoping that Dean is recovering well and look forward to hearing from you soon much love Gez

Beverley Steinhobel - April 12, 2012 - 5:07 PM

I am Mother to Geraldine and Granny Bezi to my cupcakes Laykin and Madison and Mother in law to Mervyn my special Son, this is the most awesome photo shoot i have seen for a very long time, naturally i am very biased and have the most Beautiful precious family in the world and feel so very Blessed.I will be meeting my new Grandson in May 2012….what joy!
Well done and thank you Gilly for your time energy and inspiration, i hope that with your Gifting you will continue Blessing and making precious memories come alive for future families…great job!
Bezi

Ashely Van Den Bergh - April 12, 2012 - 5:22 PM

OH MY SOUL!!!!!

This is Gez’s aunt from South Africa leaving a message….

These PHOTO’S are UNBELIEVABLE… how AMAZING!!!! Gilly, your TALENT is AWESOME… you have captured our PRECIOUS FAMILY (that we MISS and LOVE soooooo much) PERFECTLY!!!

THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US TO SHARE THIS WITH THEM… as we are so far away and MISS out on so much…

GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU LOVE AUNTY ASSIELY x x x

Erna Olivier - April 12, 2012 - 7:49 PM

How beautiful!!
I am Gez’s aunt and godmother from South Africa.

Gilly, these stunning photos of yours give us this wonderful privilege to be part the journey of our dearest Hartleys whilst waiting for the new arrival to our family. It is so good to see all of them in good health! What a joy to see this special family of ours who is so far away. These photos are truly spectacular and I can’t wait to see more!

We love you guys so much and miss you every day.
Lots of love Aunty Ernie xxxx

Wendy Nagel - April 12, 2012 - 8:11 PM

Wow where were you when I was pregnant 15 years ago – these photos are absolutely beautiful and capture such special moments – lovely memories captured – you’ve been blessed with an amazing talent.

Ferries Family - April 12, 2012 - 8:16 PM

These photies are simply beautiful! Merv you lucky man!Your girls with curls are so gorgeous! Love the Ferries

Claire - April 12, 2012 - 8:48 PM

Hi Gilly,

I am a good friend of Gez and she told me about very excited she was for the shoot and for the upcoming shoots

I am seriously speechless at how EXQUISITE these shots are and these are seriously the most GORGEOUS pictures I have seen in a VERY VERY VERY long time, WOW !!!!

I have loved looking at your website and cant wait to see future pics of the very special Hartley family & their precious little man )

Thanks again for sharing these pics with us.
Warm regards,
Claire )))

Nicky - April 13, 2012 - 4:44 AM

Hi Gilly,
I’l try and make this short-from quite a long line of the ‘parents’I am Gez’s Auntie Nickles/Step Mom – Nana to my little angels Lakey & Madi, “The 2nd Mother in Law to Merv-shame two mother in laws, thats tough!) and Mom to Gez’s sister & brother Caley & Byron. …..Aaaah man……these photies are absolutely stunning. You can just feel the love and dedication from your amazing creative touch to capture such special moments which are memories of a lifetime.
“Lakey & Madi, my angels you are just so beautiful…Merv & Gez you must be so proud. We can’t wait to meet THE little man.”

Thank you Gilly so much for making it possible for us (living very far away) to be able to share in this. All my love Aunty Nickles xxx

Ghabeba - April 13, 2012 - 3:42 PM

Beautiful photos… Thank you for sharing them, can’t wait to meet the new addition. xx

Andi Griggs - April 13, 2012 - 8:26 PM

Simply stunning photos of our most precious friends – the ever gorgeous Gez & our hearty Hartleys. Xxxxx

Catharina Meintjes - April 15, 2012 - 10:43 AM

The photos are absolutely gorgeous! What a special treasure to have such beautiful images to remember this precious time in your life. We are waiting in anticipation to meet this little Hartley boy. All the best and we can’t wait to see the newborn photos.

zanie Matthee - April 16, 2012 - 3:37 PM

Wow! this is absolutely amazing photo’s, love the natural way of capturing this beautiful family I adore so much, mom to be (for the third round) is looking so beautiful and I know the new addition is going to make this family even more perfect! Love it! x

Robyn Heaney - April 20, 2012 - 9:05 AM

What a beautiful family! Gez looks absolutely radiant, and Laykin and Madison are utterly adorable. We can’t wait to see the pictures of the first member of his Dad’s team! Congratulations Merv and Gez, the Grimbeek Clan are SO proud of you all!
Much love from Robs, Pete, Liam, James, Lou, Jason, Sebastian, Penny and Dirk. oxo

Mar 21 2012

Becoming…

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I would like to introduce you to the gorgeous Baby Jack little brother to Charlotte who I have photographed since her birth…..now I get to pleasure of photographing Jack for the next year. Just a quick post today as I have a billion photos to edit

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Stacey - March 21, 2012 - 7:19 PM

Aww kyles congrats he is so beautiful, you guys must be so proud, you have two beautiful children xo

krissy day - March 22, 2012 - 6:38 AM

Kyles, little Jack is just so gorgeous, I especially love the one of Mummy and son, precious memories forever captured xo

Jessica Birss - April 3, 2012 - 11:15 AM

So beautiful Kylie… Gilly you are so clever!!! xx

Mar 08 2012

…………….I found this love

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"Life is like a gift, they say
Wrapped up for you everyday
Open up, and find a way
To give some of your own"
Sarah McLachlan

You can see something special in this family….something beyond the ordinary…you see it in the small things….little glances, touches, hugs and knowing looks they share. They have three beautiful and perfect little miracles who have filled their life with joy and thankfulness….there is nothing ordinary about their journey as a family. I am always touched by couples who overcome the odds, it is in their stories, their triumphs that others find hope. Thank you for the privilege of capturing your family I only hope I have done you justice!

If you get 30 comments on this post by 9am 9th March 2012 you will receive a FREE 11×14″ mounted print! (please note all comments are moderated so they may take time to appear, only one comment per IP address will be counted, THANKS!!!)

Enjoy xo Gilly

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Jodi - March 8, 2012 - 10:14 AM

Absolutely gorgeous photos Ali! Love them all! xx

T Riley - March 8, 2012 - 10:22 AM

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

Jack and Jude Riley - March 8, 2012 - 10:27 AM

Beautiful photographs of a beautiful family….but then ….and look…..our grandson’s got teef !!

Toni Osmers - March 8, 2012 - 10:44 AM

Gorgeous, gorgeous family, absolutely stunning photos! xox

Leeanne - March 8, 2012 - 10:50 AM

Gorgeous photos Ali! The kids are growing so fast!

Naomi - March 8, 2012 - 11:08 AM

Stunning photos!!!! You are a gorgeous family!!

Kim - March 8, 2012 - 11:11 AM

Ali & I went through our most recent pregnancies together. You’ve captured her family’s spirit so well in these beautiful photos.

Amanda - March 8, 2012 - 11:29 AM

Beautiful photos!

Kylie Fitzpatrick - March 8, 2012 - 11:30 AM

Wow, wow, wow…. Gilly seeing these absolutely stunning photos gets me very excited about having our family photo shoot. I can’t wait to see you next week for Jack’s first photo shoot.

Sarah McGarry - March 8, 2012 - 11:30 AM

Absoluetly stunning Gilly. Ali you are so gorgeous and it shines through your beautiful children. Xo

Kathryn - March 8, 2012 - 11:33 AM

Gorgeous!

Meg - March 8, 2012 - 11:36 AM

Lovely – just lovely! x

Tanya - March 8, 2012 - 11:45 AM

The photos are beautiful, Captures your family so well.

Carolyn - March 8, 2012 - 12:08 PM

Fantastic photos You have a gorgeous family Ali !!

Melissa Wood - March 8, 2012 - 12:09 PM

Gorgeous!!! Beautifully captured.

Karyn Devlin - March 8, 2012 - 12:22 PM

These are beautiful family pictures Ali.

tegan - March 8, 2012 - 1:57 PM

awwwww so cute!

Dave Riley - March 8, 2012 - 2:08 PM

Very artistic shots,excellent photography, great subject matter though. lol. cant wait to see the real thing in person again soon,

Bree Cox - March 8, 2012 - 2:11 PM

Gorgeous photos of your beautiful family Ali

Kellie - March 8, 2012 - 2:26 PM

Beautiful photos. Such a gorgeous family x

Caralee - March 8, 2012 - 2:28 PM

Beautiful family Ali. Wish we were
Closer, our families are so alike!

matt riley - March 8, 2012 - 2:48 PM

Gilly,

THanks for the great photos, I can’t wait to see the rest.

Nath - March 8, 2012 - 2:49 PM

Wow, what a cute family

Angelique Dixon - March 8, 2012 - 2:55 PM

Beautiful photos, Beautiful Family!

Sharon - March 8, 2012 - 3:01 PM

What a bunch of cuties! Parents too

Emily - March 8, 2012 - 3:15 PM

Such a beautiful family and stunning photos. I’m sure they would have been a treat to shoot!

Ali - March 8, 2012 - 4:27 PM

Thanks so much Gilly! You have captured absolutely beautifully all I cherish

Lyndsay - March 8, 2012 - 5:06 PM

Fantastic pics- both the family ones and ones of Mum and Dad. X

Louisa Margison - March 8, 2012 - 5:11 PM

What beautiful photos of beautiful people. xx

Ramona - March 8, 2012 - 5:16 PM

Beautiful family and photos guys

Kylie - March 8, 2012 - 5:59 PM

Nice photos but somewhat concerning that you can access photos of other people’s (naked) children on this blog site

Gilly - March 8, 2012 - 6:44 PM

WELL DONE!!! You won the free print!!!! xo

Monique - March 8, 2012 - 6:45 PM

Gorgeous photos Ali!!

Gilly - March 8, 2012 - 7:32 PM

Thanks Kylie for your concern. My blog site and website are protected – you cannot right click images. They maybe nude but they show nothing distasetful and I always shoot my images with modesty in mind. I understand where you are coming from but my clients are always aware of what is going on and have control over how their children are depicted. I don’t appreciate the implication that what I do here is anything but tasteful, beautiful images of gorgeous babies. Gilly

tash - March 9, 2012 - 5:08 AM

Gorgeous photos guys-just stunning and have to say Ali you look like a supermodel!!

Feb 06 2012

We are Family! xo

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Here is the gorgeous Deans family…..I have to do a super quick post as I have so much work to edit but I really wanted to blog these!

Hayley of you get 30 comments on this blog post by 12pm 7th Feb 2012 you will get a free 11×14″ mounted print! Please note all comments are moderated so it may take time for your comment to appear and only one comment per person is counted.

Enjoy xo Gilly

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