Denh Lay Photography

I’m always searching for cool craft ideas, especially to do with photos. Here are some of my favourites, just in time for Mother’s Day! ;)

 

1. Photo Cubes

Using blocks of wood and photos of the family, you can create cute blocks for display or play.

Full instructions here.

 

 

 

 

2. Photo Cube Stories

A little variation on the photo blocks to create more of a display piece. Photos on just 1 side with text on some for added interest. Love this one!

Full instructions here.

 

 

 

 

3. Photo Pendants

Gorgeous way to have your family close to your heart :) You can soften the look by replacing the chain with lace or fabric. Must try!

Full instructions here.

 

 

 

 

4. Scrapbooking with photos

Now for those of you who are super crafty and love a bit of scrap booking, try incorporating photos in a beautiful piece like this to really impress! Maybe using letters M,U,M :)

Scraping is a unique art so no specific instructions I’m sorry! You will have to put on your creative brain… and lots of patience :)

I’ve photographed many inspiring mums this year. Quite a few running their own businesses whilst juggling the daily demands of a young family like a regular supermum :) I feel their professional endeavours deserve as much recognition as their family achievements so I’d like to help promote them here. Check out their businesses and support a local mum in biz (even a FB like would be much appreciated I’m sure ;)

 

Lauren Kilroy – Owner, designer and maker of unique, funky boys wear, Boystrous. She’s easy going, honest, with a beautiful heart :)

https://www.facebook.com/boystrous

“I am a mum with 2 kids, my first a girl and then a boy. Being spoilt for choice with my first I decided to start Boystrous so that my boy, and yours; can enjoy simple, smart, bold, creative designs and wear them with pride.”

 

 

Grace Koay – Owner, designer and maker of the gorgeous little girls dresses in Lillypilly Handmade. A truly beautiful, generous and creative soul :)

https://www.facebook.com/LillypillyHandmade

“Creations and designs of a SAHM, showcasing beautiful and unique fabric from across the world. With much love.”

 

 

 

Robbie Fincham – Civil celebrant with a personable, gentle manner and a great eye for detail.

http://www.robbiefincham.com.au

https://www.facebook.com/robbie.fincham

“Every ceremony is unique and custom written specifically for the purpose and people intended. Robbie Fincham is a professional Commonwealth Authorised Civil Marriage Celebrant servicing the greater Melbourne area, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. Victoria-wide by request.”

 

 

Lynette Mitchell – Owner of Laughter for Living and part of Laughter Clubs Victoria, Lynette is all about making people happy :)

http://www.lynettemitchell.com.au/

“Laughter Yoga or Laughter Wellness as it is also called, is a powerful healing modality that is simple, fun and filled with laughter that works simultaneously on the body, mind and spirit.”

 

 

 

Jo Darby – Part owner, executive and professional coach at Priority Partners. An amazing and confident woman who’s interests span horse riding and body building! She’s ever so sweet too :)

http://www.prioritypartners.com.au/

“Working with individuals and business teams to build strong personal and professional foundations.”

 

 

 

 

Jennifer stone – Part owner, director and landscape designer at Etch Architecture Solutions. Friendly, beautiful and as patient as you would need to be for a mum of 3 boys!

http://www.etcharch.com.au

Leading the “landscape design section of Etch Architecture Solutions,… Jennifer provides specialist knowledge in planting design and ecological sustainability.”

 

 

 

Wendy Nash – Energy healer, spiritual and well being mentor. All round wonderful person to be around :)

http://www.wendynash.net/

https://www.facebook.com/wendynash.net

Mission is “to empower and realign women with their true nature, their greatness and the flow of life.”

 

 

Julie Cuthbert – Business and literacy consultant and owner of Text Write Incite. Brilliant, helpful and super friendly!

textwriteincite@gmail.com

“Getting your text right to incite more business”

 

 

Meet the Adams, a gorgeous little family I am connected to in more than one way. You see, their beautiful mum-in-law booked a family session after a business presentation I did in November. (Thank you so much for your support Dianne!!) Then I find out after the session that gorgeous mum below is the cousin of my primary school friend! Such a small world indeed :)

Thank you for the support and opportunity! It was such fun chasing after young Victor :) Can you tell he is the king of this wonderful castle? ;)

 

We had an amazing heat wave this Summer and whilst it was occasionally too hot to get out for photos, it was soooooo worth it when you we did :) Loved this Summer session with the Fongs!

There was lots of chasing, jumping waves, negotiating bubbles & sand before we got that ‘perfect’ shot mum desired so much! Thank you for being so patient and trusting that I wasn’t running around like a looney for no reason ;)