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I hadn’t planned on sharing this, but I think it I hadn’t planned on sharing this, but I think it’s important to share not just the highlights and as the community that has supported me and been part of this journey, I felt I owed it to share it with you. There’s absolutely no hiding that I absolutely love to live life to the full. It’s just how I love my life. Full to the brim of adventures, capturing people’s lives and connections, a ‘9-5’, and more adventures. From sunrises and coffee, to sunsets and red wine. Over the past 6 months small things started to change, I was fading. Coffee and wine had become a reliance rather an enjoyment, used to keep me going and I did keep going. I didn’t want to stop, all my hard work was paying off, the late nights, the projects, and well I was happy, alive and loving life. Skip forward to February and after months of fading, I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue. I had gone from waking up early, adventures, exercise, thriving at work and late nights to being asleep more than I was awake, not being able to get out of bed, and not being able to function at all. A 200 metre walk was enough, a conversation even harder. But the hardest part was knowing my life couldn’t return to my normal, it couldn’t be what I loved it be. It meant I had to stop, prioritise, and start to recover and when google and doctors are telling you it may be years before you recover, that it was even harder. I’ve been resting, I’ve been thankful, I’ve been frustrated, and I’ve been annoyed but I’ve been grateful. Grateful that I can stop for a while, grateful that I’ve got to best support (especially to @breegraceful and @ryan__creed ). Grateful that the season changed, and that it’s a time for rest and renewal (and loungewear, early nights and hot chocolate). So if you don’t see my life posted in these little squares, it’s just because life is a little different. If I see you down the street and don’t stop for a full conversation, it’s not because I don’t want to chat, and if I can’t fit you in for images, I hope one day soon I can. Min x
Oh hey, not much to say today but I am taking 202 Oh hey, not much to say today but I am taking 2021 bookings! also take me back to Tassie please. . . . #our_everyday_moments#canonaustralia#australia#ruralaustralia#countrylife#familyphotographer#blackandwhite#countryl#visitruralandregional#awildtasmania#travellerau#travelaustralia#borntoroam#discovertrasmania#holidayherethisyear#Huonvalley#yukonsailingtours
2021. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here we are. I 2021. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here we are. I cannot wait to see what you have in store! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ we let go of what was, accept what is, and have hope in everything that will be. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ through all that has unfolded, and through all of this unknown, you have evolved. more than you even know. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ so, stop shrinking yourself into places that you have already outgrown. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ remember that when everything is uncertain, everything that is certain becomes clear. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ you can be afraid and brave at the same time. so, do your best and know that doing your best will mean different things on different days. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ you didn't come this far, to only come this far. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ you owe it to yourself to do all the things you've dreamed of. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ trust that if it's meant for you, it won't miss you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ sometimes, we just need to breathe, trust, let go, and see what happens. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ every little thing is going to be alright. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ the pages ahead are unwritten, and it's time to live your story. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ so get out your rainbow colours, and go make it beautiful. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ (little piece by Emma Kate Co) . . .
December - Sandy Beach. For many people 2020 wasn December - Sandy Beach. For many people 2020 wasn’t their year. While it certainly wasn’t mine to begin with either, I do feel somewhat guilty because 2020 was one of the best years I could have asked for! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The twists and turns, the changed plans x 100. While I could spend hours chatting to you about the changes, and all the amazing adventures, the laughs, the food and the memories, I feel this quote captures it just right. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “…to stop and reflect on the year that has gone by. To remember both our triumphs and missteps, our promises made and broken. The times we opened ourselves up to great adventures or closed ourselves down for fear of getting hurt. Because that’s what a new year is all about, getting another chance. A chance to forgive, to do better, to do more, to give more, to love more. And stop worrying about what if and start embracing what would be. So…let’s remember to be nice to each other, kind to each other…” . . . #inspiration#thiscountrylife #farmlife #rural_love #rurallife #outbackqueensland #australia #farminglifeaustralia #australianoutback#coffsharbour#sandybeach#womenwhoexplore#lifeadvednture#instatravel#visitruralandregional#travellerau#newhighcountry#travelaustralia#borntoroam#holidayherethisyear
November ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “…real h November ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “…real happiness isn’t something large and looming on the horizon ahead, but something small, numerous and already here. The smile of someone you love. A decent breakfast. The warm sunset. Your little everyday joys all lined up in a row.” ― Beau Taplin ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This was a little moment of happiness when I received a call asking if I wanted to photograph a family in their first crop of wheat before it was harvested in a couple of days. The morning was filled with laughter, jokes and oh so beautiful light. . . . #letthekids#candidchildhood#childhoodunplugged#aportraitcollective#inbeautyandchaos#our_everyday_moments#canonaustralia#australia#ruralaustralia#countrylife#clarencefamilyphotographer#countrykids#visitruralandregional#travellerau#newhighcountry#travelaustralia#holidayherethisyear#visitthebush#myclarencevalley
October - Bald Rock ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I October - Bald Rock ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In the cool air of the tablelands, the stars shining bright, we started climbing the rock face. With fresh coffee in the flask, headlights on and giggles that echoed out in the National Park. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We made it to the peak quicker than expected. Allowing us to breath ‘smoke’ for a couple of minutes before watching the sun break over horizon on land that had a welcoming feel. I live for these moments. . . . #our_everyday_moments#canonaustralia#australia##ruralaustralia#baldrock#baldrocknationalpark#instatravel#visitruralandregional#baldrocknationalpark#travellerau#travelaustralia#borntoroam#holidayherethisyear#visitthebush#tenterfield#visittenterfield
September - Maclean There was a magic about this September - Maclean There was a magic about this marriage. Magic in the way they looked at each other, the way they celebrated and the way the navigated the challenges of an ever-changing 2020. As many know I don’t often photograph weddings, but when a beautiful email came through kindly asking due to their photographer being confined to Queensland, something felt right. It felt right on the day, as they smiled, speaking calmly and absolutely awe of each other. It was a love I hadn’t seen in a while, the little moments, the magic. . . . . #lifeofadventure #liveauthentic#clarencevalleyweddings#clarencevalley#maclean#yamba#lovewins2020#thegoodlife
August – Federal ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A August – Federal ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A small cabin tucked away in Federal, a warm fireplace and fresh gin from a local distiller. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A magical evening followed by a slow morning filled with coffee and in-depth conversations about children, cancer and life’s obstacles. . . . #our_everyday_moments#canonaustralia#australia##ruralaustralia#federal#northernnsw#roadtrip#localbusiness #clarencevalleyphotographer#airbnb#sundaymornings
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