Simone Hanckel Photography is now on facebook! Our fan page is going to be a bit of a secret clubhouse, somewhere for the cool kids to get information, sneak previews, tagged photos from your own shoot, and super secret squirrel offers. We’re very excited about this, as it means you have the opportunity to share exclusive peeks of your images. All you have to do is join! Go to the Simone Hanckel Photography Facebook Page and become a fan. We’d love to see you there. xo

In honour of Valentine’s Day, I want to share the pregnancy photos of a fantastic couple I had the pleasure of photographing. These guys epitomise the meaning of love Their obvious affection for each other, their delight in the baby that is coming, and their willingness to celebrate all this by having portraits taken was really inspiring. It was a privilege to document their story, and I look forward to photographing them again with their new little one

My Valentine’s Day this year will be doing something for my boys to show them how much I love them, it’s a blessing to have such a day to pause and make someone feel special.  It doesn’t have to be grand gestures and roses!

Happy Valentine’s Day.

Simone  xo

and a huge thank you to everyone for the fantastic year that was 2009 I’m in the process of pulling together a slideshow of the past year, so I’ll post it when it’s done.

In the meantime I wanted to show two very special families from last weekend. Saturday night saw me heading to outside of Angaston to photograph a family on their incredible property. We didn’t have enough time to cram all of the amazing spots in, it was such a playground for a photographer! I found it such a delight and privilege to record their lives on the farm that’s been in their family for generations.

Sunday saw a marathon effort to get two incredibly special little boys to co-operate. Trying to get the two of them asleep together without them throwing fists in each other’s faces was a job! We got the shot in the end, though… (and I had to add the fur baby, Moet )

So, if last weekend is any indication of what 2010 is to bring, I’m thrilled. I can’t thank my fantastic clients enough, it’s their stories that are the inspiration.

xo Simone

of an amazing shoot that was held tonight! I promised I’d do a sneak peek, but knew if I didn’t do it now it would never go up This Christmas season has been especially busy but it’s been wonderful to make the most of the beautiful mild days. A nice change from the horrendous hot weather a few weeks ago!

This was an incredible shoot…thank you so much for being the perfect models

xo Simone

with some of my recent award winners. All four of my entries were awarded silver in this round. We do this five times a year, and it’s nerve-wracking (although I was a judge for part of it this time and got to experience the other side!), but it’s so good for growth and keeps me striving to create something incredibly special for my clients each and every time.

A big shout out to my fabulous models, you make it easy

xo Simone

xo Simone

As I sit here on yet another glorious Saturday, I wanted to post some of the gorgeous images from last week’s late Saturday afternoon shoot. We braved sticky/spikey bits off grass, ants and that late afternoon heat to get these photos, and I’m absolutely thrilled with the results. The kids were amazing

Saturday afternoons book fast, so if you’re interested in the kind of shoot where we utilise this amazing light, you’ll need to be quick. There is one or two left before Christmas only. I do keep a waiting list for when I’m booked out, so ask about that if the date you’re keen on isn’t available.

Hope you’re all keeping cool! Lemonade icypoles all round

xo Simone

A sneak peek! We had the perfect morning, three beautiful little girls and a gorgeous location I can’t wait to show you the rest!

xo Simone

showcasing the best of our product line. Simone Hanckel Photography is now offering a beautiful boutique range of portfolio boxes and albums, in addition to our line of signed, framed prints that we’ve become known for. We’re excited to be able to create such incredible keepsakes for your photos, and know you’ll love them too.

The beautiful Signature Album – comes in two sizes, either 20 5×7 inch, or 20 8×10 inch images. 

and the Signature Portfolio Box – contains 15 5×7 images. Your prints are matted ready to frame, and the custom box makes a beautiful keepsake.

Feel free to call for more information, or drop by the studio for look!

xo Simone

because in all the excitement they still haven’t seen their pg pics! Baby is due very soon, and we’ll be headed back to this amazing location to do the newborn, but I wanted to share how utterly magical the pregnancy shoot was.

and the angel Anjali…

now, hurry up baby!!

xoxo Simone

AND…South Australian Outdoor Portrait Photographer of the Year! It was announced on Tuesday night at the AAPP National Awards Dinner in Melbourne, and I couldn’t be more stoked. The competition is one that takes into account a year’s worth of print submissions, so it’s a dedicated process, and very nerve-wracking! I’m so honoured to have won it.

This is one of the images I submitted, the fabulous Giselle and her second baby. For those who have followed my work, Giselle is the gorgeous pregnant mama in the archway with her hubby in my pregnancy gallery, and it was fantastic to get together to celebrate this new baby. I thought it was fitting that one of her images went towards my award too, they’ve been staunch supporters

So, I won’t give an acceptance speech ;o) , but I will say that I’m so blessed with what I do, and the recognition that is flooding in. I’m looking forward to creating more award winning portraits for your families in the future.

Simone xoxoxo