Behind the camera with photographer Gemma Carr

Hi, my name is Gemma.

Welcome to my corner of the internet where you can find out all about my adventures as a photographer.

For over 15 years now I have been a photographer. Infact, Ive been loving taking photos for so long now that I can’t imagine life before I got the photo bug!
It started way back in the 1990’s and has carried me through now, where I still get excited to pick up my camera and create images.
My photography is usually of weddings, portraits and commercial work.
I use my camera to tell the stories, mine and yours.

Other than photography, I am busy being mum to our little son Xavier (pictured above). Who ever would have thought that one little person could be so all consuming? As you may have guessed, Xavier is the subject of my affections and many of my photographs.

My life is full of photos, I hope your is too.

Our family photos kindly supplied by the lovely Chris Allsop www.chrisallsopphotography.com.au

Located: Melbourne Australia

Where did that time go?

Posted in kids, Melbourne, Personal, Portrait 6 comments

Hello people, is anyone still out there? I have been terribly neglectful of my blog, which means I must have been highly productive in other areas of life, right?

Life is busy, but I am hoping to get my blogging mojo back again. I was well advised by my sister yesterday that it’s better to blog briefly, than not at all. So here we are.

A lot of photographs have happened since my last post, it was hard to know where to start with the image for this one. Rather than being overwhelmed by the task of choosing a series of images, I am going to start things slowly, with just one. This is one of my favorite pictures from a recent family portrait session. Meet Evie, a most doll-like subject. Twirling, twirling, carefree. How beautiful.

See you again soon.

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6 comments

I would wait forever for you, darling… xoxo

Gemma

Carly Bishop, you’re the best! Thank you xo

Chelsea

1 photo is enough when it is a beauty like this one Gem =)

Veronica

Time is a rare commodity, Gemma!
Loved the photo!

Veronica

… an I think Love on the Wall is a fantastic idea. Well done! and best of luck.

HelenS

We are here….waiting….waiting….lovely start with Evie..H

It’s a boy! Introducing our baby Xavier

Posted in baby, family, Personal 16 comments

Well, where do I start….?

A LOT has happened since my last blog almost 9 months ago. Mostly and amazingly, Andrew and I now have our very own bundle of joy, Xavier.

From the moment we realised we were having a baby, long before we knew he was a boy and all the pains of birth were an underestimated blip in the distance – Xavier has been the focus of our lives. I could write so much, the whole process is rather mind blowing, but I’d like to really just share a few highlights in my blogging absence.

1. We grew a person!!!!

2. We purchased our family home in the burbs, farewell inner city living, hello birds and trees.

3. We grew a person!!!! (this clearly trumps every other highlight)

So, now 12 weeks into the world of parenthood I am putting my blogging boots back on and introducing our darling heart Xavier Alexander. Xavier has filled our home and our hearts with all the wonder and love that only parents know of. He is an inquisitive little man and I am sure he will help us see the world in a similar light. How lucky we are.

Xavier is everything we could have hoped for and more. Here are some images I’ve taken over the past 12 weeks.

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Sarah

Beautiful GC. We already love him to bits.

Kellee Walsh

Oh Gem, he’s perfect!!! Congratulations xxxx

Sarah

Congrats Gem!! He is so beautiful and captured in such a beautiful way ox

HelenS

Worth the nine month wait for the little X man and the blog….he is so gorgeous….those big eyes were on to us from day one…. and I wonder if the rest of him will ever catch up to those feet!!. The blog is just wonderful Gemma…keep him used to the lens please. XXx H and M

Liz

What a beautiful little person you two have made! Thanks for sharing your little man with us Gem – he’s divine, and it’s like your photography has been waiting for this very subject and these moments forever! Congratulations. xo

Alexandra Wilkinson

divine! what a special little bundle he is, just lovely Gem.

you all grown up!
x.x.x

Rossco

Well done to both you and Andrew, such a beautiful experience! It gets better every day. Enjoy!

Susan

OK, those photos are worth the wait. Gorgeous! I love the one where his cycling legs are being assessed by Andrew

chelsea

What a Spunky Man you and Andrew Have So happy and smilely He looks alot like his Mummy Hope to meet him in Person Sometime soon xxx

Denise

Love it! Well done Gemma. He is so lovely jubbly. Such gorgeous eyes .. He got it from his mamma!

Natalie

OMG! So gorgeous Gem, can’t pick a favourite! I’m sure you have many more too. He is so handsome, it makes me so clucky

Max

He’s such a lucky boy to have you guys. Xxx

HelenS

Ah the magic of photography, photographer and the technology of Steve Jobs…….I’m interstate and can gaze upon this little X man again and again……I might just wear these pics out…thanks Gemma X X X X

carly

Shame on me for not having commented on this yet! I think I saw you post this while I was traveling and I marked it as “Need to comment!” and then neglected to do so! How perfect little Xavier is, Gemma! I love him to pieces already! I’m sure you’re loving mommy-hood right now. Can’t wait to join your club! I admire and aspire after you, girl. xoxo

Hunter McLachlan

ohhhhhhh so sweet …
great collection

Kate Robinson

Congratulations Gemma! He is beautiful x

14cm – Loved from head to toe

Posted in baby, Personal 14 comments

Hello. Is anyone still here?

Well. Where do I start? I have kinda fallen off my blog for the past 3 months. Sorry.

But, I have some wonderful news (and a little explanation for my absence) We are having a BABY!!!! The excitement and nerves are running high, and I am one super sleepy mum to be. Never have I felt so lucky – and SO TIRED!

Our other news is, we are moving home, again. With bub’s on the way we will soon outgrow our inner city apartment. So, in October, we are shifting to a lovely 3 bedroom home. Yep, that’s three whole bedrooms AND two living spaces AND a laundry room – just for us! YIKES! *takes deep breath*

Life is taking a different perspective, already. It’s amazing and a little bizarre at times. We count down the weeks, each one a milestone and bringing with it something new, this week we got our first kicks. How can someone we haven’t met yet be so central in our lives already, so loved.

Now that my energy is on the rise, I plan to get my blogging boots back on. My photography is still keeping me busy and I have some recent shoots to share, shortly.

For now, here is a picture from our 12 week scan – bub’s first portrait. (we are now at 18 weeks – due in Jan) xo

14 comments

Wooohooo!!! Congratulations!!!!! Xxxxxx

april

Look at the tiny little face ! Congratulations x x x

Megsy

Yess I’m still here, and although I already knew this awesome news I got shivers of delight reading your blog xxxxxxxx

Kellee

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Bronwyn Willebrands

I am ssssoooooo excited for you!!!!! Congrats!

Eva

WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Babies are AWESOME!! So cool that you are feeling kicks, isn’t it mindblowing?? Kinda like “There’s an alien inside me, trying to get ooooouuuttt!!!” ;D And YAY for new houses ;D xoxoxo

HelenS

“We have kicking!* What a wonderful text message that was. With lots of love to you three X X x (on the blog makes the little one even more real, along with that neat little bump of course)

Christopher

Congratulations Gemma! I’m so happy for you guys and I can’t wait to see oodles of pictures!

Steve Elmer

Oh, I just love the lighting & tones in that portrait! Seriously though, your excused from not blogging. Congrats Gemm! So freakin stoked for ya’ll