Hi there! I’m Ellie – mum, wife, personal trainer and photographer extraordinaire from Brisbane Australia!
Well, maybe not the extraordinaire part, I’m HUMBLE, you guys.
But I CAN take really good pictures, and make you feel pretty darn good about yourself while I’m doing it!
As you can see, I don't take myself too seriously! I have a slightly high pitched voice when I get excited, which, if you’ve ever hung out with me, can sound kinda funny coming from a barely 5ft woman, (I like to call myself ‘vertically challenged’) BUT I always have so much fun when I’m taking photos that I sometimes get carried away!
I absolutely love what I do, and I believe it’s so IMPORTANT. Because memories are important! Have you ever pulled out an old photograph, and suddenly started laughing? Photographs have the ability to change your emotional state instantly! They can conjure up memories you may have forgotten - the sounds, the smells, the emotions you felt in that fleeting moment! That is SO POWERFUL! There is nothing I love more than capturing incredible moments and real emotions.
Here are some fun facts about me:
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I'm a mumma to 2 beautiful girls (Even though they look NOTHING like me.. I swear people look at us and think they're adopted) I want to inspire them to be strong, confident, and passionate about chasing their dreams.
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I've done lots of travel. I've been backpacking throughout Europe, America and Canada, touring around New Zealand,
holidaying in Bali and Fiji, cruising the Bahamas, and on photo tours through Singapore, Thailand and Cambodia. This was all pre-babies though, so I can’t wait until the girls are old enough to take them on fun adventures in this big wide world we live in! (And also when I can afford to pay for FOUR plane tickets. *sigh*)
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I have a serious sweet tooth. When I was in my 20’s, I used to eat chocolate for dinner. Like, a whole block of Cadbury, just polish it off, and then go to bed. (whaa??!) But, when I entered my 30's I realised my body wasn't going to let that fly anymore! These days I try to nourish my body with lots of healthy meals, veggies & clean treats. But truth be told - it still takes all of my willpower to resist temptations – like having to walk past the donut store to get to the supermarket - man! The struggle is real! (Don't shop hungry - my new motto! Haha!)
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We live a pretty active lifestyle. We want our girls to grow up having a healthy and active mindset! I love fitness so much that I actually became a qualified personal trainer and nutritionist! (If you live in Springfield, QLD, you can train with me in my boutique PT Studio! Click HERE to book!) I love motivating people and helping them to believe in themselves and make positive changes.. seriously the full mumma bear comes out in me! I am now also offering Personal Training & Photoshoot packages - It's called The Empowerment Project - It has been a huge hit!
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I don’t drink coffee or tea, or really any hot drinks. My drink of choice? Water! I have no idea why – just never really got into it! This makes it especially challenging to have ‘coffee dates’ with my friends! Ha! I’ll usually opt for a smoothie to treat myself instead.
I would love to help you make your memories last forever.
So, lets chat! Lunch, email, text, or just an old fashioned phone call, I'd love to hear from you!