Private Collections Photography - News and Updates

Happy Mothers Day

2012-05-13T16:22:00.000+09:30

Thank you to all the wonderful families I get to work with year after year. I love catching up and watching your children grow. Some of you were those children once!
To celebrate and give a little thank you I put together a little video with favourites from many sessions during the last year. If you cant see it below you can access from my Facebook page or direct from HERE.
I hope you enjoy.

Best wishes to all - David

Leaves EVERYWHERE :)

2012-05-11T16:11:00.000+09:30

I wrote not long ago about this wonderful time of year - the leaves were changing and Adelaide during Autumn is superb for creating memorable art images. Well now they're well and truly on the ground! Piles of pure fun for kids, gorgeous expressions and colour for photographers and the perfect images to hang and grin at for years....
I REALLY would love to hold as many sessions as I can fit in while we have this natural wonderland for children's portraits on our doorstep. There's probably another few weeks until they start being blown & swept away for another year. If youd love to capture this time in your families lives, strolling through parks, playing through leaves, laughing and up to mischief amongst them, call me now and reserve your time.
In fact, mention "Autumn Leaves" when you call and I'll give away a tidy bonus offer (my little bribe to use these last few weeks while we have them!)
See you soon!
-David

Birthdays, birthdays everywhere...

2012-04-24T15:50:00.000+09:30

It seems this time of year must be birthday season - I have so many in my diary to make sure I don't miss and know many clients celebrate around this time also. And celebrate you should! To avoid thinking too much of my OWN (also about now!) I'm introducing special Birthday Gift Certificates with over double their value in credit to use towards a priceless gift - a full portrait session and images.
Know someone with a special day? A 50th, 21st, 18th, new teenager (create something special now while they still let you ;) ). All birthdays are eligible. The only limitation is to have the session within one month of the recipient's birthdate (after all this is to mark the milestone of their birthday).
Call and arrange your special gift now. I can even have it beautifully framed and wrapped, ready to give (absolutely no extra charge) :)
Happy Birthday!
-David

Skip through some leaves these school holdays!

2012-03-26T09:00:00.000+10:30

Enjoy one of the best times of the year for beautiful rustic colour and hand tinted art pieces. The leaves are just starting to change, with those huge big piles of them just waiting to be stomped, kicked and thrown in the air! Mixing children, parks and leaves makes for great images and lots of fun. Make sure to call and book your school holiday session and capture a little bit of wonderful in your children's eyes and smiles - a treat to keep and treasure for years to come.

New styles, new sessions... we've been busy :)

2012-03-06T18:30:00.000+10:30

Its "out with the old, in with the new", with a range of goodies that have been "in the works" for some time. Over Summer we've been fine tuning some brand new looks and have put together some great promotions and programs. Plus Autumn is here, and with it the most beautiful time of year for natural and art style images outdoors, specially family portraits and children's portraits.
Putting the new offers and styles together with the perfect picture making time of year is going to be fun! Watch out for the first release during the week. Keep checking in, March is going to be a busy month!
- David

Christmas sessions

2011-12-12T20:37:00.000+10:30

With Christmas just at the end of next week there are many "last minute" orders and art pieces being created for personal displays and gifts. With all work being individually art-worked and overseen it is always a "crazy busy" time. Don't forget the wonderful gift of a summer session as an idea for a special friend you know who would love some fine photography for their family. (hint: watch out for the special release being announced THIS WEEKEND ;-) )

I've been asked by quite a few if we're open over Christmas. Like many, I'm looking forward to enjoying more time with family and will be scaling back a little for a couple of weeks. However I AM still able to fit in a few sessions for those who have families here just over the holidays, including Thursday and Friday between Christmas and New Years Day. If you'd love something special to be created with the opportunity of having all your family here please enquire asap. There are just two sessions times left before New Years day (29th/30th) and a few the following week.

For all with children on or about to have holidays, enjoy the smiles, laughs and sometimes "mayhem" that goes with it!

PS For more regular news and updates not always added to this blog please also see our facebook page at www.facebook.com/privatecollections

Spring in!

2011-09-02T21:00:00.000+09:30

What a fantastic start to Spring - sunshine, fresh air and wonderful locations everywhere.
After a great shoot this morning along the beach I just had to add a word or two here to remind everyone THIS is one of the best times of the year for what we do.
The "tiny's" (6/7 months - 12months) can sit up or hold themselves up with wonder and concentration amongst the new flowers appearing, toddlers just revel in everything new just about everywhere (gorgeous along the edges of full creeks and long grasses), the active two's and ever inquisitive threes and fours are in their element in the parks exploring and on the open beaches with less people around than in summer, and the older ones find plenty to smile about after designing sessions specially with them to show off what THEY love to do.
Whether its a beautiful textured LightSketch® art piece, a fine-art black and white portrait or classic image collection - make a time to call in and talk about ideas to suit your family.
I'd love to capture that extra little sparkle that I'm sure you see in your children's eyes and smiles now the colder winter months are passing.
See you soon!

Simply click

2011-08-26T19:00:00.000+09:30

"How do you get such great shots?" Its a very generic question i know but often asked and hard to answer. I'll translate that question into "how can you make what it felt like on the day come through in the photograph". Not just a big general grin or silly laughs but a whole story telling image representing something more, just from a "click".

I've also been "told" by wise and wonderful (often young) guests how great photoshop (gasp/cough...) makes it. Other than feeling the need to flatten the offender (behind a kind smile) for giving full credit to the mighty Adobe, I thought I'd put a few words together here about it.

As photographers we are so privileged to be invited into families lives and share some of their experiences. We're there to tell stories, capture moments and record what we see. But its more than that - its to capture the feeling wrapped up in those moments most of all.

How do you capture, and present, a feeling? Probably the hardest thing to teach.
It's empathy with others and being involved in the moment, not being just a casual observer. Its also craft and technical knowledge, composing the scene to tell the right story, "seeing" light and where to be before ever raising the camera. Knowing way in advance of pressing the shutter how you'd like the final print to be seen. Being patient, enjoying people, being aware of the environment you're in at the time, then back to lighting - its always about where the light is (or isn't!).

Somehow capturing small glances, wild mayhem or quiet moments is then more than just a "snap". It does just "feel" right, but behind those split second clicks are years of constant learning, an almost unconscious knowledge of how the tools we use behave to capture that light, and continual enjoyment of inventing something new. Because after the click that moment is gone forever and something new is there again.

So know the craft of professional photography inside out, keep finding new ways to bend pixels, enjoy the next best thing or keep the old faithful ways, learn archival printing & collect all those "useful" gadgets, then argue the merits of each others lenses, cameras, backup everythings and plugins.

Then when you're actually there and feel the moment, "simply" click.

Spring is near - lets make use of it

2011-08-25T21:00:00.000+09:30

Small moments say it all...

© David Haddy 2011

Siblings - brothers and sisters growing up, sharing, playing and exploring together create priceless images. A story to tell of moments now, that will continue to bring smiles and fond memories in years to come.

Spring is just a week away and there are so many wonderful days to be out there lets make a date to have some fun and create some memorable stories.
See you soon!

Last Days for warm smiles at 85% off

2011-08-23T19:03:00.000+09:30

The "Winter Warmer" promotion deal will be closed in the next few days.

If you're looking for a "best of" deal, now would be the time to make use of this for a children's or family session. Available for sessions from now until December - please call or order direct online on the promotions page as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
-David

Huge Deal - Very Limited Time

2011-08-07T21:22:00.000+09:30

It's Here...
A crazy idea for a limited time to beat the end of winter and media talks of "recession" away.
There's more on the Promotions Page, but here it is in a nutshell:
A package deal you can use anytime until mid December and save 85%
Grab a voucher for yourself and others as gifts for friends. This is a very limited time offer (before coming to our senses!) Tell your friends, share a link on facebook, twitter and email. Lets make this a "recession buster" and beat the cold with big warm smiles!
-David

Soon to launch...

2011-08-06T18:40:00.000+09:30

How about 85% OFF a session and images "package"?
May not last long! About to launch... stay tuned!

Gold Awards at Pro Photography print judging

2011-06-08T09:03:00.000+09:30

Very pleased to have been awarded two Golds at Australian Accredited Professional Photographers (AAPP) judging yesterday. In fact two out of two prints entered both awarded Gold. More rewarding still was that one was a new & unique hand printed art style I've been working on. Guess it's ready now to create for everyone... ;)
Will post winning entries here soon. - David
Update: Have uploaded 1st of the images on my facebook page. Another image will be up later today.

Autumn Leaves, winter trees. A gorgeous time for images

2011-06-03T22:53:00.000+09:30

Love this time of year for creating new portraits of families and children. The parks are still full of colourful leaves, kids have a ball exploring and so many expressions to capture!
I've just added a few new images from this morning's session with Gus - a bundle of fun at nearly 2yrs - to our Facebook page. Visit our facebook page and leave a comment there if you like...
-David

Happy Mothers Day

2011-05-08T17:10:00.000+09:30

Enjoy this short collection of fav's from the past year... Dedicated to all the wonderful parents who's talents brought up such great families to work with!
Click play for a light walk along the beaches, parks, homes and gardens we've shared. (Higher resolution can be selected in the player if you have a fast connection)

Thank you! I hope all families have enjoyed a happy Mothers Day. -David.

Last minute help on hand for Mothers Day gifts

2011-05-06T14:42:00.000+09:30

Its not really just for the mums of course - fun, natural and full of life portraits the whole family can enjoy! A great way to remember the special times of cute young smiles (with or without all teeth!) and family hugs.
There's a couple of days left to be able to obtain Gift Certificates at 30% OFF to use for one of these sessions - and a full 6 months to use them. This is a special offer released in conjunction with my 30th Anniversary year in professional photography, and not likely to be repeated anytime soon!
To find out more please visit our Promotions page HERE. (update: promotion is over... call for latest collections and bookings)
Wishing all a very happy Mothers Day - I hope its a great excuse to simply catch up, enjoy and relax! -David

New website makeover uploaded today.

2011-05-03T21:08:00.000+09:30

With some fresh new products around the corner I've kicked all the changes off with a brand new makeover through the website. Fresh and light to compliment the classic and art styles of family and children's portraits I love creating. More updates on the way to add content for all. If there's anything you'd like to see more (or less!) of let me know!
Leave a comment if you like on Facebook... Hope you like the new look
- David

Clara & Millie

2011-04-18T16:42:00.000+09:30

A gorgeous day on the beach this morning with Clara and her dog Millie...
This time of year is wonderful to photograph in, and capturing children's portraits along Adelaide beaches and parks is a delight. Thanks Clara (and Millie!) for a lovely morning. Hope you enjoy a couple of images from today's photography session.
(Click to see larger)

Tiny Pocket Albums - gorgeous giveaways with sessions

2011-04-14T17:37:00.000+09:30

Perfect for the purse or handbag, stylish and take anywhere... I have some very cute miniature albums that I'll GIVE AWAY (complete with a set of images mounted inside) to the first 20 new sessions booked from today during April.

With soft toned Autumn leaves falling through the parks, and quieter open beaches to explore with school holidays here (again!), its a perfect time to have beautiful images created for your family.

Simply book a “Lifestyle Design” session for these School Holidays and in addition to the preplanning meeting, relaxed location session, image design consultation and credit included towards images, you will also receive one of these pocket album collections with my compliments.

Need a bigger incentive? Pre-book a school holiday session before midnight this Sunday (17th) and you will receive a BONUS $90 Credit to spend on whatever images you like from your session. This is on top of the credit already included for these sessions.

Read more and book online on the promotions page or call the Gallery to reserve a date and grab more information.

Enjoy the holidays and all the fun kids can get up to.... ;-)

30th Anniversary Year!

2011-01-10T10:47:00.000+10:30

From theatre/stage, weddings, portraits, travel... thanks to all who've supported me through all the challenges and rewards enjoyed as a pro photographer for 30yrs. Still loving it -great year ahead!
Love to hear from all past families, couples, associates & clients - if you're on Facebook call in to www.facebook.com/privatecollections and say hello.

New sample session video online

2010-12-23T22:56:00.000+10:30

Such a busy time with so many wonderful Adelaide and interstate families to work with!
As the year starts to wrap up, so do the presents with quite a few art pieces under trees this year! The elves are also busily putting the final touches on a special treat to look out for on the website in the next few days... For now there's a new music video in the "galleries" section - a delightful session with a young star (all of three and a half) that shows a little more of what our "lifestyle design" location sessions are all about - having fun and capturing something special to treasure and share with others.
Hope you enjoy "a day out", by photographer David Haddy.

Adelaide photographer David Haddy's studio named "Business of the Month" by BankSA

2010-11-08T14:20:00.000+10:30

Bank SA in Unley has made Private Collections Photography "business of the month", with sample work and information about my portraits and artwork available at the Unley branch during November.

The Gallery/Studio is located just around the corner from the bank's Unley Rd branch in Oxford Terrace, showcasing many of the unique styles designed specifically with beautiful art-style portraits in mind. If you're in the area you're welcome to call in and see what's new...

To celebrate the news there's not one but two special offers launched to run until Christmas. Grab a flyer from the bank display, the gallery or call directly to avoid missing out... more on the promotions page :)

Special children’s mini-sessions

2010-10-21T23:31:00.000+10:30

Extremely limited time offer

“Come out and Play!”
Special children’s mini-sessions

The sun’s out and it’s an absolutely gorgeous time to photograph children outdoors... so let’s make use of it!

I have openings I’d like to fill over the next two weeks so decided to have a once off super special deal and provide those who perhaps don’t need a full designer session a chance to have their children photographed (and a perfect opportunity for an “update” portrait for Christmas gifts this year).

This super special will run over the next two weeks and be photographed in local parks near to our Gallery/Studio. A limited number of session appointments are available - they will be offered on a 1st come, 1st served basis at an amazing deal.

For more details including an online booking form please see our Promotions Page.

Pic of the Month drawn from active facebook voting!

2010-07-05T17:26:00.000+09:30

"Rainer" won top billing and a place on our "Pic of the Month" page after a voting spree on our Facebook page last week.
There are so many wonderful stars helping us create images in front of the camera it's always hard to separate any individuals for our Pic of the Month page. This time we short-listed some favourites and put it to a vote! After a very active few days on Facebook we came down to a wonderful portrait of Rainer - a star who had so much fun while photographing in the park, with creek and ducks beckoning... Thanks to all who participated!
If you haven't visited us on Facebook yet why not follow this link to our page (or click on the banner link on this site).

Unique LightSketch® image wins Silver Award

2010-06-02T23:58:00.000+09:30

Adelaide portrait photographer David Haddy won an AAPP Silver Award (Australian Accredited Professional Photographers) on Tuesday 1st June with a beautiful handprinted art style image. The sketch like style on European fine-art paper is unique to the studio and was described by one of the judges as "...having a lovely light, soft feel with beautiful texture..." and "...the (unique) process used gives it a sketch-like quality..."
You can view the winning image on our Facebook page HERE. (You're welcome to leave a comment and "Like" our Facebook page to catch up with more news)