THE JOY + LOVE OF CHRISTMAS!! | Award Winning Photographer | Zahrina Photography.com
23.12.11 - Bellies + Babies, Family, Kids
Oooh it is literally Christmas Eve 2011 Santa’s coming down my chimney and I’m soo excited to capture my son’s face!! Where has this year disappeared?? I used to think the years are dragging on when I as a teenager, but now, with my own toddler, family and juggling a busy business, it’s all go, go GO! However, at this special time of the year, I really reflect on my achievements, how I have changed the lives of my clients, how I have helped my clients out in anyway possible! I must say, I’m proud to be putting my “gift” of photography to good use!! My latest shoot is Chloe, mum rang me as she saw me shooting at the Pinky McKay event, Sydney. We arranged for some shots of her beautiful daughter Chloe! And this little critter was soo cute I wanted to take her home! Chloe’s eyes were an amazing colour of blue and she just kept smiling at me! I was in heaven:))…Below are some shots from our shoot. Chloe’s wonderful parents received tailored Christmas card images for family and friends. I’m really blessed to have had the opportunity to shoot Chloe and her gorgeous Mum and Dad! Lots of love to you families over this Christmas break…Cheers, Zahrina xox Please leave your comments in the box below these images, thank you:)) Join me on FACEBOOK…http://www.facebook.com/zahrinaphotography 
PHOTOGRAPHING THE LIVING MEMORIES | Award Winning Photographer | Zahrina Photography
18.12.11 - Bellies + Babies, Family, Kids, Personal
For a long time now, I’ve been watching my dearest friend Emma suffer from a muscle disease. The Doctors can’t tell Emma which “type of disease strain” it is, the good type or the deadly strain. The symptoms in real time that occur can only help them diagnose the strain of this disease. Of all people, I ask myself, why her? If you remember, I did a shoot of Emma and her 2 little ones on Balmoral Beach at the beginning of this year, March 25th 2011 to be exact. My first shoot with Em and kids is in the archives section section below under “Personal” in March 2011. I’m in so much awe of this woman, I’ve seen her in great pain and she still smiles. She is losing her voice now, so we communicate via text message, this my makes my heart very heavy.
Words can’t describe my love for her as a friend. We met at Montisorri Mosman Under 3′s and clicked straight off, it really was our quirky humour and understanding to take things in humour that has bonded us together. I decided to do another follow up shoot as time is ticking away and her beautiful little ones are growing up with their loving mum’s touch, affection, laughter, fun, and pure admiration…and I have such a strong urge to capture these moments for her children as I want them to remember her in her physical best. Looking at these images, I look at Em and I think the strength she is mustering up to actually just “breathe” as she has to breathe with a machine at night. The Montisorri mums have been incredible in their charity to help her out in support and I personally feel simply “gifted” to be able to make the greatest of memories for Em’s kids, as I really love this dear family. There are many more shots, I will share in time…
Nicole: I am a friend from Em's mothers group and have also been watching my beautiful friend struggle with this horrid condition. Thank you so much for these beautiful photos. No one should have to go through what Em and her family have been through but I really wish it had not been one of the most caring beautiful people I have been blessed with calling my friend. (02/15/12, 12:29 pm)
OILS AIN’T OILS! | Advertising Campaign by Zahrina Photography | Award Winning Photographer
18.10.11 - Bellies + Babies, CORPORATE / ENTREPRENEURS, Family, Kids
Hey, I know first hand, all oils are not the same! Organic Skin Oil by Earth Sisters is about to go boom globally! I’ve just designed and photographed the advertising campaign and images…and I’m quietly…just too excited! This oil is the best on the market…quite simply..it works…NATURALLY, on stretch marks, scars, skin damage and dry skin ageing skin! I’ve been using it on a couple of my scars and they have gonski! The images below are of the Mia and her Grandma who is the youngest 80 year old fit looking little lady, I’ve ever set my camera on! The love these two have for each other was ENORMOUS! I couldn’t help my self but celebrate these two beautiful creatures by creating the images for the Organic Oil. The results will be printed and promoted all over the world…Enjoy the images and the oil, it’s all 100% AUZZIE!
SEMINAR FOR THE SLEEPLESS | Pinky + Zahrina Photography | Award Winning Photographer
17.10.11 - Bellies + Babies, CORPORATE / ENTREPRENEURS, Family, Kids
Hey there’s no better lady to put your baby to sleep than Pinky McKay! I swear her techniques and information are just awesome. I listen to “every” single word to make sure I’m capturing Pinky’s X-factor in my images, so in turn I can story tell to you via my shots! Pinky and I have a great bond and I’m excited to be presenting to you these shots from the recent event in Sydney. The kids and mums who attended were really lovely and let me have freedom to photograph their little critters asleep or just about to sleep..I loved this so much, so THANK YOU!
If you’d like me to your photographic you and or your family, sittings are now limited heading towards Christmas. To avoid disappointment, please book me this week via the contact page on my website. Cheers, Zahrina xox
Please leave your comments below…Thank you x0x
Pinky: Thanks for hanging about at the event - so many awesome parents and happy, thriving babies. Makes my heart sing to know that parents are using gentle, responsive options to soothe babies to sleep. You have captured the mama baby bonds , the camaraderie of parents at the 'frontline' and the gorgeous babies so beautifully! Thankyou Zahrina!!! (10/18/11, 8:32 am)
Louise Nangla: Looking forward to it Zahrina! Will give you a call to organise asap x (10/18/11, 8:34 pm)
CHECK OUT THE BABY+PARENTING EXPERT WITH THE PINK HAIR? SYDNEY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER | ZAHRINA PHOTOGRAPHY
09.10.11 - Bellies + Babies, CORPORATE / ENTREPRENEURS
Hey, seriously what can I say, lucky I actually took some photos of Pinky McKay! Pinky and I were in stitches laughing far too hard, we simply have too much in common! I seriously thought we’ll never get any photos taken and we should just sit down and have a cuppa! We finally did settle down and this made for the great connection you see in my images of Pinky. I call this the XFactor which I capture in all my clients. Pinky needed her professional images updated from her existing branding shots, I’m so glad she visited me for her brilliant make-over. I salute Pinky for the results she gains with the parents of Australia. Being a parent myself, I deeply resonate with her approach to parenting. And speaking of parenting, umm where does the time fly, my little Taj is now 3 years old!
Please enjoy Pinky McKay’s NEW “Digital Visual Branding”, as you’ll be seeing it alot! Cheers, Zahrina xox
Pls leave your comments below, I love connecting with you here…
zahrina: Welcome, to my Blog!....I look forward to your comments on Pinky! Cheers, Zahrina xox (10/09/11, 4:13 pm)
Sarah: I love your photos! And i can't wait to meet Pinky at her seminar this Friday. We would LOVE to win the competition! We would absolutely love to have some beautiful, natural photos of our little family. Our beautiful baby girl, Willow and our puppy, Chip! I will LIKE LIKE LIKE your fanpage and share with all my Mummy friends :) (10/12/11, 8:18 pm)
HOT COMPETITION – PINKY MCKAY + ZAHRINA | SYDNEY AWARD WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER |
07.10.11 - Bellies + Babies, Family, Kids
“WIN A Photoshoot with Zahrina for your Family”
In 25 words or less, tell us why you’d love to
“WIN” a
Photoshoot with Zahrina for your family“
HOW TO ENTER….
STEP ONE: Type your answer in the area under the images as a comment and then go to FACEBOOK
STEP TWO: “Like” the Fanpage http://www.facebook.com/zahrinaphotography
PRIZE: To be eligible the lucky winner must be a fan on Facebook – Zahrina Photography. Winner will be announced in Sydney, October 14th Crows Nest at Pinky’s Event, you will receive....
A Professional shoot + Special Gift Album with Award Winning Photographer Zahrina
zahrina: WELCOME...Your in the right spot! Type your winning words here....Thank you for your efforts and we're looking forward to seeing you in Sydney...Cheers, Pinky McKay + Zahrina xox (10/07/11, 3:59 pm)
Leisa Jones: Zahrinas Images capture the moment like no other photos i have seen before! They are so unique & I would be honoured to be photographed! x (10/07/11, 6:56 pm)
Jacqui Manning: My two girls are precious cherubs, so sweet Time marches quickly by, For Zahrina to capture this moment in time, Would be the ultimate treat! (10/07/11, 8:42 pm)
Rosie McCarthy: So my two girls can be photographed with perfection now that my 9 month old has got through colic and is finally full of smiles! (10/07/11, 8:51 pm)
Magda Nowotko: as a new family we dont have any family photos and my walls are crying out for some pictures (10/07/11, 9:09 pm)
Erin: Love Pinky and love your photos! Both gentle!! :) (10/07/11, 10:36 pm)
Suzanne Foot: I dont know why I go through camera shy stages...especially in the late stages of my pregnancy and regrettably I went through one of these stages after the birth of my son. He is now 5 months old and I have 3 photos of us together. Your photos are naturally beautiful and I would love for you to capture our little family the same way especially since Jaspar, my son,is such a smiley baby. (10/07/11, 11:02 pm)
Louise Nangla: I would love for Zahrina to capture some beautiful family moments so we can hold on tight to these special memories forever and ever. (10/08/11, 3:26 pm)
Tanya Castellino: Would love Zahrina to capture this precious moment in time when my daughter is nearly 1 year. She photographed my friends wedding and did an amazing job! (10/10/11, 8:38 am)
Pinky: this would be an amazing prize - eek, I don't fancy having to pick a winner!!! the great thing is babies LOVE zahrina so you are sure to get a really gorgeous photo shoot! (10/10/11, 6:58 pm)
Juliet Ranieri: 'Our newborn babes arrival means we're now a family of 4, I'd love Zahrina to capture in photos, our love that is forever more <3' Thankyou xox (10/11/11, 10:19 pm)
Meredith McKay: Oh yum!! Yes please! We haven't done professional family photos before and I'd love to have some done by Zahrina! You do a gorgeous job! (10/12/11, 8:25 am)
Jacqui Soliman: To be reminded daily of the beauty and joy my family bring me, in the midst of parenting struggles and negativity about large families. (10/12/11, 1:44 pm)
Chrissy Dave: I believe your photos are brilliant.I particularly love the baby photos.Unfortuantly my husband and i cant afford professional photos at the moment.It would be sad not to get ivy photographed as a newborn Kind regards chrissy (10/12/11, 4:03 pm)
Chrissy Dave: great photos.So clear and natural. (10/12/11, 4:06 pm)
Who’s the fabulous speaker at the Birth & Parenting Expo? { Photography by Zahrina }
27.06.11 - Bellies + Babies, CORPORATE / ENTREPRENEURS, Family, Kids, Love Sessions
What a great weekend, it was jammed packed with some awesome people at the Birth and Parenting event at North Sydney. Pinky McKay and the other guest speakers were really inspiring for all the new parents, including myself.
I hope you enjoy the sneaky peek images, if you have any enquires, pls email me.
For the people who attended and the speakers, exhibitors the rest of the images can be seen on my WEBSITE with a Password. If you’d like, simply email me and i will provide you the password. Enjoy…Zahrina xox
J-P: Hi Zahrina, Great shots! Would love to see the rest. :) Cheers, J-P (07/27/11, 8:53 pm)
BIRTH and PARENTING Expo { OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER – Zahrina Photography }
18.06.11 - Bellies + Babies, Family, Kids, Love Sessions
Hi there, if your a Parent or a Parent to be?…Please come along to the Birth and Parenting Expo in North Sydney on Saturday 25th June. IT’s FREE! Pinky McKay who is a legend in the circles of parenting will be presenting a seminar. There will be a number of businesses and information about Birth and Parenting. I’ve been appointed to the the OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER of this event by the wonderful Helena Mooney, so look out for me and i would love to meet you:)) I also have a “SPECIAL OFFER” for people attending on the day so BOOK EARLY, Limited spots are available.
Images after this great event will feature on my Blog here…
Helena Mooney: Hey Zahrina REALLY excited to have you as Official Photographer for our first Birth & Parenting Expo this Saturday. You took some gorgeous shots of my daughter a year ago so am delighted you are going to be a part of my '2nd baby'. Really looking forward to seeing your piccies of our speakers, including Pinky McKay, exhibitors and attendees...! (06/21/11, 9:06 pm)
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY – 8 day old Lucas { Award Winning Photographer Zahrina }
06.05.11 - Bellies + Babies, Family
It’s not everyday i come across a tiny bundle of joy, sooo incrediably cute, i wanted to bundle him up to stay with us! Little Lucas was only 8 days old when i photographed him in my warm cosy, natural light studio. He really was a little dream, he smiled, burped and then he had us all giggling when he decided he’d try out some little bottom burps! hehe…i just love babies! Rarni drove nearly 1.5 hours to visit my studio for little Lucas to be photographed, this in itself was an honour…so Thank You Rarni and hubbie for making my day and as you can see your visit with Lucas was worthwhile capturing at only 8 days old.
If you would like your bundle of joy to be photographed, please contact me via the blog links on the menu above…Thank You:)
Modern Wedding: Stunning work! Congratulations on a beautiful shoot! (05/06/11, 1:48 pm)
Tracey: Absolutely gorgeous Zahrina! This is your niche! (05/06/11, 5:52 pm)
IT’S ABOUT GIVING BACK {AWARD WINNING SYDNEY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER}
25.03.11 - Bellies + Babies, Family, Personal
From the moment Emma and I met at Montessori under 3′s with our little ones, i felt the greatest warmth for her. Her smile light up our class room with joy. At the time of meeting Emma, she was slowly showing with baby no.2! Unfortunately my wonderful friend has a nerve/muscle condition which has taken a toll on her fragile frame since i met her. So i decided to take it upon myself to make sure her little ones have wonderful memories of their mum, as the beautiful Emma i first met!…So here she is in bliss with her 2 little cute chops on the stunning Balmoral Beach, Sydney.
Please leave your comments below… and “LIKE” my facebook page for more visual delights from me…HUGE…Thank you, Zahrina
If your interested in having your family or children photographed professionally, please contact me via my website!
zahrina: Hey, Please leave your footprint! Cheers, Zahrina xox (03/25/11, 4:55 pm)
Jules: Zahrina-your pictures are stunning and what a beautiful memory you have created for your friend. (03/26/11, 3:36 pm)
Emma: My dear friend Z, what a beautiful act of kindess you have done for me. To have magnificent photos of me with my daily inspirations and miracles means the world to me. You are a extremely talented kindred spirit to whom I am most grateful to. xx (03/27/11, 7:40 pm)
Leisa Jones: Oh how beautiful....i cried, im sure her gorgeous children will cherish your images x (05/20/11, 8:36 am)
zahrina: Hi Leisa! Thank you, i'm so glad my images and story has touched you in this way, i'm really touched by your words:)) Zz (05/21/11, 1:27 pm)
Magic Happened!…{Award Winning Photographer Zahrina}
09.03.11 - Bellies + Babies
Hey little Charli arrived at my studio one happy bundle, fed, slept, posed for me and after 3 hours left one happy bundle! At only 12 weeks old little Charli arrived early into our world and tumbled into the wonderful arms of Will and Faye. Faye’s fabulous parents from England also joined in on the shoot of their 3rd grandchild at my sunny studio recently. This truly was an incredible 3 hours spent with little Charli and certainly her parents. Charli gave me 2 wet presents, many smiles and then went to back to visit noddyland. There were times of silence, whilst i clicked away and watched her breathing and expressions, then heaps of whispering and loads of laughter this is what i call a great shoot! MAGIC HAPPENED! I really felt it and this is special….Bless her little cotton socks!
If your interested in booking me for your shoot, please contact me
It was after this wonderful shoot, i decided i’ll start to write my first book, so…Thank you for the wonderful inspiration to Faye and your family! xox ENJOY!
Faye Gerrey: Oh my goodness! Zahrina, you are amazing! We LOVE LOVE LOVE these photos.... absolutely beautiful! My heart absolutely melts looking at these - you've captured so many beautiful moments at such a special time for us - THANK YOU! Can't wait to see the rest! (03/09/11, 10:31 pm)
zahrina: Hey lovely Faye! WELL WELL WELL it's my dearest pleasure! So "over the moon" you love them! Zahrina xox (03/09/11, 10:37 pm)
Dee Reddy: These are the most beautiful family photos I have ever seen. Faye you guys look wonderful, I cannot wait to see you all when we are back in Sydney. (03/10/11, 2:31 pm)
Jean Hollands: I felt so confident when Zahrina was photographing us all that we would have great photo's ,the session was fun and relaxed, but wow they are amazing. Well done Zahrina and well done Faye for booking the best. (03/11/11, 5:33 pm)
Trevor Hollands: Zahrina, the photo's you've taken are absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for a really enjoyable morning and for taking such wonderful shots of our granddaughter that we will cherish forever. (03/11/11, 5:36 pm)
zahrina: Hey Trevor and Jean! THANK YOU, it was the greatest pleasure to have you both in my studio! i hope to see you all soon and have a safe trip! zz (03/14/11, 2:57 pm)
Baby Levi {Sydney Portrait Photographer}
20.02.11 - Bellies + Babies
I love Babies of all shapes and sizes! Levi was a cuttee and an extremely hungry little bloke. Mum and Grandma had a wonderful time putting him to sleep and then making him laugh with joy!…Enjoy! Pls leave your comments below, i look forward to reading them…If you like what i can do for you, please contact me for shoot booking, Cheers, Zahrina xox
Angela van Boxtel: Fab photography! Definitely convinces me to make an other baby :-) ...joking...but very beautiful! I shared it on my facebook page! Kids is definitely your thing (02/25/11, 1:50 pm)
Sparkly 3 week old {Sydney Portrait Photography}
22.11.10 - Bellies + Babies
I have to pinch myself all the time!…in the middle of every shoot i have ever done, i keep thinking of my late father, who gave me the gift of photography when i was (i think!) 15 years old? . If ever i was soo grateful it’s times like now when i look at who i am photographing and why they want me to photograph them. This is my greatest pleasure. Little Meghan here was only 3 weeks old when Lisa called me to photograph her first born in a family shoot. As usual, i will say there were many other shots, but to me these meant something special in my heart when i captured little precious one below with ma and pa! Love to you both Lisa and Paul xox
Faiza Evans: Zahrina, these photos are one in a million! It's a real art to capture such beautiful moments! (11/24/10, 8:20 pm)
zahrina: ooh, your comments mean soo much to me Faiza! makes me keep on doing what i love best! Spread the word my shop front is OPEN! zz (11/24/10, 8:53 pm)
Lisa Young: Are these 2 your favourites Zahrina? We loved them all but esp the 2nd one you've posted here. Soooo many special moments you captured. (11/25/10, 8:51 am)
Christine: Wow what great pictures! I love the one of all 3 of you. (11/25/10, 1:54 pm)
kelli: Really amazing shots! (11/25/10, 9:31 pm)
Sophie Mead: so cute - I love Meg's sparkly eyes! (11/26/10, 9:25 am)
Natalie Ward: Wow - I love the one with all three of you! Her eyes are just gorgeous. (11/29/10, 6:53 am)
Lisa Young: Thanks Soph and Nat - yes the eyes are quite sparkly! (11/30/10, 9:40 am)
Lisa Young: Hey Kel, did you see all the shots when they were on the site? they were all pretty amazing! (11/30/10, 9:42 am)
Lisa Young: Hi Christine Have you and Chad had professional shots taken with little Charlie yet? (11/30/10, 9:43 am)
Sandra Young: Beautiful photos! I love the innocence in Meg's face. (12/10/10, 10:19 am)
Paul Young: Yes, little Meg's a cutie. I agree, the innocence is wonderful. (12/10/10, 10:20 am)
Andrea: Babies can be difficult to shoot, how did Meg do at only 3 weeks old? (12/10/10, 10:22 am)
New Soul, New Love, New Life…{Sydney Newborn Photographer}
30.10.10 - Bellies + Babies
Welcome…The cycle of life, this is where it all begins. I’m one extremely privileged person to be asked to photograph moms throughout their amazing experience from pregnancy to newborn, it’s truly heart warming to be apart of.
Amy, Rory and little Zac, words cannot describe my attachment to this loving family. Gorgeous Zaccy is one good lookin baby! At the end of our shoot little Zaccy fell asleep for some of my favourite shots! ooohhh. Please make sure you blog for this family to help them receive a ZP FABGRAB!
emma morrison: These are so adorable! particularly the sleepy ones. Such a gorgeous little bub (and family!) (10/18/10, 9:00 pm)
Angela Inman: Gorgeous photos! What a cute baby, stunning parents :) (10/18/10, 9:50 pm)
zahrina: OOh! Emma! thanks so much for your feedback...Zahrina (10/18/10, 10:18 pm)
Laura: Beautiful photos! (10/19/10, 1:34 am)
Brian: Like it (10/19/10, 7:44 am)
Holly: Oh he's such a cute little thing, so photogenic! (10/19/10, 9:05 am)
Kath: Such lovely photos! Definite signs of a future fauxhawk on that one too, love it! (10/19/10, 9:26 am)
chrissy: Stunning photos! I want some of Mia, Isaac & I!!! (10/19/10, 12:32 pm)
Jen: These shots are gorgeous!! (10/19/10, 6:53 pm)
tamasin Jonker: Zac Brown heartbreaker!! (10/19/10, 7:46 pm)
Erin: Beautiful family photos to cherish. So adorable Zaccy. (10/19/10, 10:51 pm)
Emily: Zaccy is gorgeous! Great photos!! (10/22/10, 2:48 pm)
Emma Pinn: Gorgeous photos. Beautiful close-up of sleep Zac. (10/23/10, 1:01 pm)
fiona: what a gorgeous family! (10/26/10, 12:51 pm)
Christine: Zahrina you really capture the essence of families so well (11/25/10, 6:15 am)
zahrina: oooh, I love Chloe and her family! Cheers to you all at Christmas Time 2011! xox (12/23/11, 2:00 pm)