Journey to Create

03/07/2024

These are the days 🌾

05/06/2024

So special to be able to capture our beautiful friends with their little man 🤍

31/12/2023

As 2023 comes to an end I have been reflecting on one of my favourite shoots from the year. Capturing this beautiful girl was a treat, what a stunner and that dress 💙🤍

05/08/2023

The Coffee Incident celebrated the grand opening of their beautiful new shop today. A huge congratulations to Holly for creating such a spectacular space! 💕☕️ If you didn’t get the chance to pop in today make sure you take the time to stop by for a coffee and a treat on your way through town, you won’t regret it!

Here are a few snaps from our branding shoot in the beautiful new space 📸

04/08/2023

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🤩READY FOR TOMORROW💖

We hope to see you tomorrow for our grand opening at the pink and peach cafe! 😍 Meet us at 191 Grey Street to make it officially official that we are here to stay! We realise we’ve been open for a while but it’s not like me to do things in halves so here we are making you all show up again 🥳🎉

We are open from 8am-12pm for Saturday brunch and cuppas by us with a side of live music by .rust.music, styling by La Bella Botanical Rhubarb & Rosie Chazzico Mr & Mrs Hill Lighting, sweet treats by Sprinkle and Bake and a not to be missed grand reveal of a super special exhibition by Cat Gerke Art that will be gracing our walls until Christmas 🤭

I can hardly contain myself so I hope to see you there! This one is not to be missed 💐
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22/07/2023

Still unsure why it has taken me so long to share more shots from this stunning engagement session but like they say better late than never 🌾✨

18/07/2023

A beautiful mamma and her little boy ✨

22/06/2023

I was beyond excited when my lifelong bestie sent through a picture of her beautiful new engagement ring💍 Watching Emma and Mitch’s relationship grow over the years to now capturing their engagement photos is truely something special! It is clear to see that this pair are a match made in heaven💕💙

09/06/2023

Golden hour was a dream with this beautiful little family 🤍🩶

06/04/2023

06/04/2023

WOW. What a weekend. Thank you so much to everyone who visited the 2023 Deepwater Art Show! We've had the most amazing time and hope you all have too. We need a minute to catch our breath, but please enjoy the next few photo posts from the event while we do!

It really is a mammoth effort to make events like this happen, but it's well worth the effort to show our creative community off to all of Australia! A special thank you to everyone involved in getting this show off the ground. There are so many people to mention.

To begin with, our incredible local sponsors, including our major sponsor Deb Smith from Highlands Real Estate Glen Innes, Mayor Rob Banham and Glen Innes Severn Council, Mike and Richard from The Makers Shed, Catie and Scott from Deepwater Station, Susi and Stu from Deepwater Hotel - The Top Pub, Lloyd Hornsby from Gawura Gallery, Sam and Alana Price from Bens Falls Retreat, The Bulmers from AB Contracting, Kings Fuel Supplies, Harold Curry - Stock, Station & Real Estate Agents, Isaac and Renee from Deepwater Brewing, Geoff and Cass Hill from Mr & Mrs Hill Lighting who truly did light up the event, star florist Treen from La Bella Botanical, our amazing event photographer Chaseley Barber from Journey to Create, Richard Cork, Trethewey Industries, FoodWorks Deepwater and Deepwater Jockey Club Inc, Jinny Phipps and the team at Deepwater P&C, Jude Cox and everyone at Royal Far West, the Deepwater Golf Club and Deepwater Red Cross.

Next, our AMAZING feature artists: Ochre Lawson, Lauren Rogers, Monique Correy, Jane Henry and Clare Purser Studio. What a privilege to exhibit such quality Australian art.

Our fantastic creative workshop artists (and exhibitors) Richard Moon Wearable Silver & Silverware, Adele Waabi Chapman Burgess from Quindalup - Aboriginal Art & Cultural Practices, Jo Barr from JAMB Hats & Millinery, Carolyn McCosker - The Creative Journey and Lauren Rogers. The experiences you offered our event attendees were unreal and an absolute highlight of the weekend.

All of our amazing artisans who filled the hall on Saturday and Sunday, including Brig and Alana from Latenight Potter and Sally Kelso from flaex - you really brought the weekend to life.

Thank you also to our opening night special guests Annabelle Hickson from GALAH and Alison Belinger from A•K•Bellinger Gallery (who also judged our prize winners), Michael Burge Media for being an MC to the stars, musical geniuses Azadoota, Laura J King and the MUD BAND, sound engineers Anketell Sound Stage, Steve for making the best art screens going, Liz from The Little Sunshine Cafe and all of the Deepwater Art Show committee and helpers who spent many many hours planning and organising the event, unpacking and hanging art and manning the door.

And then last but not least, everyone else. Everyone who entered their work, dropped in to visit over the weekend, bought, supported and admired regional Australian art. The Deepwater School of Arts hall was abuzz with people and it was a very exciting thing to be a part of. We love you Deepwater!

Stay tuned for photos, including all of the art prize and raffle winners.

16/03/2023

• THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! • Deepwater Art Show is on in two weeks! Which means it’s time for you to get booking because we have SO MUCH creative excitement to share with you!

💫 OPENING NIGHT from 6pm on Friday 31/3 - featuring special guests Annabelle Hickson from GALAH and Alison Bellinger from A•K•Bellinger Gallery, live performances by soprano Laura J King and Azadoota, and the most delicious three course menu (not to mention all of the incredible art on display, plus the gorgeous lighting by Mr & Mrs Hill Lighting and floral deliciousness by La Bella Botanical).

💫 ARTISAN HIGH TEA from 11-2 on Saturday and Sunday 1-2/3 - sip on tea and bubbles and enjoy a delicious assortment of sandwiches and cakes while surrounded by beautiful art and incredible makers. There will also be coffee by The Little Sunshine Cafe.

💫 WORKSHOPS from 1-4/3 - don’t miss your chance to learn firsthand from an array of creative artists, including copper form folding with Richard Moon Wearable Silver & Silverware, wet felt hat making with Jo Barr from JAMB Hats & Millinery, traditional basket weaving with Adele Waabi Chapman Burgess from Quindalup - Aboriginal Art & Cultural Practices, native flower painting with Lauren Rogers and creative painting with Carolyn McCosker - The Creative Journey.

💫 ART everyday! - soak up all the creative vibes on display. Featuring artwork exhibited by makers from near and far (entries close on the 20/3 - if you want to show your work there’s still time, please get in touch!) and from our amazing feature artists Ochre Lawson, Lauren Rogers, Monique Correy, Jane Henry and Clare Purser Studio. The Deepwater School of Arts will be open Saturday & Sunday from 9am-5pm and Monday and Tuesday from 9am-4pm. Entry $5 (entry is free for Opening Night, Artisan High Tea and Workshop holders).

Deepwater Art Show supports a myriad of local community groups, including Far West, Red Cross and the Deepwater Public School P&C. Our sponsors are all local and all incredible and the show will be held at the historic Deepwater School Of Arts. Here’s your chance to give back to the community, while having the time of your life in exchange!

Book your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-annual-deepwater-arts-show or drop in to the Deepwater Post Office or The Makers Shed in Glen Innes.

SEE YOU THERE!

16/03/2023

A sneak peek of this beautiful couple 🌾

22/02/2023

Wow, what a family 🤭 I had the privilege of capturing the most spectacular family just before Christmas, what a treat! 🌾

31/01/2023

Three years looks alright✨

30/01/2023

I cannot believe it’s been almost a year since I captured these beautiful humans and their little family, how time flies✨

19/01/2023

I might be bias but these are some serious model vibes 😍 Isn’t she stunning!!!

15/01/2023

A sneak peek of this beautiful engagement session🌾

10/01/2023

Hello 2023 ✨ Excited to be back at it this New Year and already off to a great start. I started the week with the sweetest engagement session, but you’ll have to wait a little while to see them as I’m still yet to share pictures from one of my all time favourite engagement sessions that I did at the end of last year.

Angus & Katie, what a dream! Katie had booked a session with me to have couple photos, but Angus had other plans! A week before the session Angus popped the question and proposed with a stunning Australian Sapphire that was mined on his family property💍 The connection between these two is infectious and I still get goosebumps when looking through their gallery. What makes it even more special is we shot this first picture just in front of the old mine where the Sapphire was unearthed✨

23/12/2022

Such a significant moment reminiscing on precious childhood memories after taking engagement photos for one of your lifelong best friends. It felt like just yesterday that we were in these paddocks playing in the mud, and now here we are celebrating this beautiful milestone. I’m so happy for you both and so excited to be apart of this moment in your life✨🌾

01/12/2022

It’s the first of December and the final rush of Christmas prep is setting in. If you have not completed your Christmas shopping and feeling a little stuck on what to buy your loved one, I have a solution for you!

Give the gift of a memory! Gift your loved one a photography voucher, family photos are something they can cherish for a lifetime.

Get in touch with your local photographer✨

https://www.journeytocreate.info/giftvoucher

14/11/2022

A last minute engagement shoot for Bianca and James on their beautiful family property at Ben Lomond. We had hoped for a sunny golden hour shoot but Friday came and so did the rain clouds. Clearly nothing can put a dampener on the love that this pair share with only two weeks until they say “I do”. 💍💕✨

18/10/2022

I had a great time capturing the GLENRAC Rural Women’s Evening in the lead up to International Day of Rural Women, what a wonderful event to be a part of ✨

22/09/2022

Some of my favourites E&B ✨💕

07/09/2022

Ben & Emily ✨ I had the privilege of capturing this beautiful couple a few months back and thought that it was about time I shared more from their spectacular day 🤍

27/08/2022

The magical snow at Ben Lomond this past Wednesday. A very big contrast for a Queensland girl that has traded the blistering heat for the blistering cold, quite literally❄️

09/08/2022

Family ✨ Today’s little moments become tomorrow’s precious memories.

06/05/2022

I have one more space free for a session in July, message me to secure this spot 🙌🏻 My prices will be going up from the 1st of July, so if you have been thinking of booking make sure you do before my price increase ✨All bookings made before July 1st will be charged at my old rate☺️

These photos were captured during a session for beautiful long time friends who is also a wonderful rural photographer 💕 Jazmine, Andy, my husband and I all worked in North QLD on a Cattle Station together. It was such a privilege to taking photos of their family all these years later.

10/03/2022

Would you like to win this print?

Head into The Coffee Incident to purchase a raffle ticked and go into the draw to win my Fine Art Print professionally framed by Tenterfield Picture Framing & Paint, along with many other amazing prizes. All proceeds will be going to support the 2022 Flood Relief Australian Red Cross ✨

Winners will be drawn on the 21st of March✨Thank you Holly for organising this wonderful community raffle and all the other businesses who have donated 🙌🏻

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05/03/2022

⚠️AUCTION - FLOOD RELIEF ⚠️

Thank you everyone for sharing my posts it is much appreciated! The people in the Northern Rivers are very thankful for everyone spreading awareness of the situation here. And please continue to raise awareness and offer your support for these rural communities🙌🏻

There are still so many people desperately in need!!!! For an idea of what the current situation looks like check out

How can you help?
If you are not able to offer your physical help, funds are still desperately needed to pay for fuel, food and other supplies to get to people immediately.

⚠️AUCTION⚠️

How it works:
⛔️Bidding starts now
⛔️Bidding starts at $300
⛔️Bidding closes Monday the 7th at 12 noon EDT
⛔️Bid in comments, main auction on my Instagram page, however you can bid on FB post but preferably on Instagram
⛔️I will cover shipping cost
⛔️All money raised will be going directly into the community where needed most at the time this auction comes to an end. Money will only be going into community run organisations where it will be used to immediately help the community.

Fine Art Print details:
✨’The Horse’ donated from my Fine Art Print Collection
✨A2 - (420mm x 594mm)
✨Value - $259
✨Professionally Frame Valued - $120
✨Printed on museum grade 310gsm fine art archival Cotton Rag with high grade inks
✨*Black frame with white boarder, similar to picture (currently being framed)*

PLEASE SHARE THIS FARE AND WIDE



*photo credit - Cornerstone Stores
*framing - Tenterfield Picture Framing & Paint
*view more print details https://www.journeytocreate.info/product-page/the-horse-in-colour