Desmond and Pat had spent time at Tree Elle Retreat several years ago whilst touring the south west with some friends from Europe. It was clearly an experience that was memorable for all the right reasons because when they were thinking about how to mark Desmond's 80th birthday, a gathering of the clan from far and wide at Tree Elle over the Easter long weekend was the perfect solution. With four separate self-contained houses set amongst beautiful gardens it was the perfect location for a big family reunion with their five children and eleven grandchildren (and the perfect opportunity for an extended family photo session!)

A very early alarm call, a beautiful mumma-to-be, a wee blond boy, and a short drive from Denmark WA were all that was needed for this photo session :-)  

Something a bit different from me on this Monday morning...  You may remember the early-morning photo shoot I did with Theva and Patricia a couple of months ago at Elephant Rocks. 

It's almost a year ago that I photographed Xave and Eve, not long before their baby was born, (those images are here), so what a joy it was to spend the day with them recently capturing their little family when they were back down here in Denmark for a few days. 

Family portraits at Lighthouse Beach

I always feel honoured when couples whose weddings I've photographed invite me to capture the next chapter of their lives. How gorgeous to spend the afternoon with Svetlana and Miles, catch up with their Mums again, and meet their two beautiful children for the first time.