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

and why should I get all the presents? To celebrate my ‘inaugural 39th birthday’, I’m offering an exclusive blog special. Until July 31st you have the opportunity to purchase your complete set of session prints in 4×6 inch (10×15cm) at half price. This popular session set is ordinarily a collection item and is already heavily discounted to $900 (ordinarly $70 per print), but this special makes the set $450. Most clients purchase this set as Christmas presents, collage photos, or to put in their family album

This offer is limited to clients, past and present who mention they saw the blog, so spread the love There will be a special bonus for anyone interested that comments on this post too. Don’t be shy I love to see comments! email simone@simonehanckel.com.au or phone on 8340 2838

Simone xo (will also consider offers of anti-wrinkle cream…)

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A sneak preview!

We had a few failed attempts at getting the right day and weather for this sitting, but I’m so glad it worked out the way it did. It couldn’t have been more perfect, even with the high tide at Brighton! So lovely to see you all again too

xo Simone

On Sunday April 26 I will be holding an exclusive in-studio mini-session event, just in time for Mother’s Day This is a great opportunity to come in and have something really simple and sweet done of your children, and perhaps even be in a few shots with them yourself!

Cost is $150 and includes a 20 minute sitting, 1 x 8×10 inch mini-storyboard (as below), and limited edition mini-collections are available. Bookings are essential as there are only 10 spots available, so if you have been thinking of the ideal Mother’s Day present get in early!

Please call the studio on 08.83402838 for bookings!

xo Simone

Adelaide Pregnancy Baby Child Photographer

I wanted to show three images I just won silver awards for in an industry print judging I was really thrilled as these images are absolute favourites of mine. For anyone that knows the studio, the baby being held up on the beach was in my Christmas window, and the one of Bree and Cooper lying in the flowers is big on on the wall The last one is an new all time favourite (hi Sacha!). 

xo Simone