Is it already Christmas Time???

Hi Verge Elves,

"The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree:  the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other."  ~Burton Hillis

How is it Christmas time already!!!???

 

I was watching Mrs Doubtfire the other night, & the ending reminded me of how many different types of families are out there.

There is no such thing as a typical family gathering at Christmas, these days =)

My family is definitely not ‘ordinary’. We love spending Christmas with each other & we have a great time, but there are things like halves & steps & marriages & divorces that have morphed the family into what we have today.

Obviously, being the 21^st century, it’s no shock that families do not always look like the ones you’d see in a 1950s cookbook. You can picture them – wide smiles, colour-coordinated Santa shirts, a turkey the size of a beach ball & a Great Dane sitting proudly in the corner (wearing antlers).

It doesn’t matter if your family looks like that, or completely different!

Christmas is a time when you’re surrounded by the people you love (whether they’re family or friends). If you are alone on Christmas & dread this time of year, then do something about it that will make you smile – head over to Scotland in time for Hogmanay, or head down to the local soup kitchen to offer a helping hand.

It shouldn’t matter because the expectations of Christmas can only be fulfilled by what we make of it.

So whether you have a family like the 1950s cookbook, or you’re out by yourself celebrating Hogmanay, we wish you a very joyful Holiday season, filled with endless hours of laughter & relaxation.

Merry Xmas -

See you in 2012!!

Pink Pink Pink.....

Pink.

If you think too hard about random things like we often do, then pink is a very objective topic. Lots of girls are really opposed to it! These days, even guys seem to be more adept than girls at introducing the colour into their wardrobe.

For me it brings back memories of my Barbie Doll days. Pink clothes, pink shoes, pink horse, house, car…I think there was even a pink stethoscope!

Now, despite the Barbie Dolls of my youth, waiting for me in my toy chest, I’ve always had a dislike of pink clothes. It seems that we women in our ‘tween’ years tend to avoid it coz, like, y’know it’s like, totally loserish to like stuff that’s, like, all girly and stuff =D

Even today, I’m not crazy about the colour as a predominant shade in my outfit – although lovely, it’s just not my style in large doses.....Yet all this pink talk makes me want to go out and buy a pair of hot pink pumps to go with my leather pants! Hmmm…

Anyway...

I do love the colour in other ways. I have a photo I took of my Mum’s pink roses. It’s stuck to my computer monitor so everyday I think of my Mum. It also reminds me of a tiny baby girl that recently came into the world and brought so much happiness to my family.

Then there are pink ribbons; One small symbol that affects so many people in many different ways. I’ll wear pink on October 24^th for my Nanna, a breast cancer survivor. I’ll also wear it for other survivors, like one of our Verge girls, and for the families and friends I know who are currently watching their loved ones fight.

No matter your opinion on Pink – go get a pink ribbon to wear on October 24^th. You never know whose life you could be making a little bit more colourful.

www.pinkribbonday.com.au

Love the Verge Girls!!

xoxo

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Father's Day 2011

Hey Verge fans!!

FATHER’S DAY APPROACHES!!!!! We’re looking forward to celebrating the day for all the Dads, Papas, Step-Dads, Granddads & Pops out there – whether old, young or new ;-)

If you’re seriously tired of getting your Dad the ol' socks 'n' jocks for every big event, then think about how amazing it would be to give Him a "moment" - Something he'll be able to treasure Forever & be proud to put on display.

 

Celebrate Father’s Day with our $49 Special. It includes a 2-hour photo shoot AND an 8”x10” Print. That’s $180 worth of photographic awesomness!!

[PLUS a priceless moment in time, captured for you to keep forever!!]

You can bring one person, or you can bring twenty! You can choose a Location or Studio session.

As long as a Dad comes along, you can grab this Hot Offer for Father's Day =D

Contact us NOW via info@vergestudio.com.au as spots will go fast =D

[psst - Remember - it's on September 4th, which is only 13 days away!!]

Hope to see you (and your dad) soon =D

Love,

The Verge Girls x

Light The Night Launch!!

Wow! Just got back from the Light the Night launch party!

Every year, the Leukaemia Foundation hosts an amazing walk on the Perth foreshore, called Light the Night. It's hard to miss hundreds of people, as they make their way along the Swan River, with brightly coloured lanterns, to honour people they know who have been touched by cancer.
A White lantern means survivorship - The Life Light
Blue means Hope for the future - The Hope Light
Gold is to remember those who have passed on - The Love Light.

Every 46 minutes, someone in Australia is diagnosed with a type of blood cancer.
Given this staggering statistic, it's unbelievable that this foundation receives NO GOVERNMENT FUNDING!!
It's run 100% on donations, so every contribution (small or large), allows the Leukaemia Foundation to provide positive support & assistance to those who are impacted by blood cancers.

So on September 21st, take a walk down to the Perth foreshore, & be a part of this amazing event.

Witness the sea of colour & light, and know that every dollar you give is going directly to these families; each of them able to tell you their own story. Whether it's inspirational or heartbreaking, these people are full of hope.

Here's a few of those people who helped to launch the event this evening:

Most of you don't know, but Kate has her own story about how lymnphoma has directly affected her, So each year that she's involved with the Foundation, she is humbled & thankful to all the people who inspired & supported her, to become the healthy person she is today!!

There is a cure out there. We just need your support to find it.

Thanks - Hope to see you on September 21st.

Check out the website

http://www.lightthenight.org.au/

Love, The Verge Girls xo



Verge in the presses =D

Hi,

We are so proud of our Verge Studio owner and photographer Kate!!!!! Seen in WA's  Just Local and The Paper WA.



Supanova 2011 !!

Hey Verge Nerds,

A few weeks ago, us Verge girls got our Geek on, having a ball shooting the guys & girls of SHWA [aka Southern Hemisphere Wrestling Alliance] at SUPANOVA 2011!!!

Check out their Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/#!/SHWAwrestling 

What an incredible experience!

This is a world where the words ‘Body Slam’ and ‘Free Hugs’ can be heard in the same sentence…Frequently!

 There was costume after costume of anime fans, comic book fanatics, gamers, movie whizzes, TV buffs &, of course, Wrestlers! Megs (the cheeky geeky) and Beck (Batman’s girlfriend) felt rather underdressed the first day in our relatively conservative Verge Uniforms, so we stepped it up a notch on Sunday (let’s just say there were leather pants involved)…

Of course our highlight was watching the wrestling matches!

AWESOME! We started off meeting the guys & girls from SHWA. They are the friendliest & funniest group of people- You can tell they honestly love what they do. As the convention opened to hordes of costumed Perthians, the Wrestling costumes were donned, and Megs & Beck copped an eyeful of what could only be described as ‘Manflesh’ =D (it’s a hard life being around butts and abs, we tell ya)

By 12pm the crowd surrounding the ring was enormous, ready to see some blood (Joking! ...sort of). The guys came onto the ring yelling and thumping chests (King Kong style) with testosterone & ego on full throttle. Amazing to see the commitment these guys give to their sport (trust us, they took an absolute beating!!). We have to commend the skill involved in this sport as these guys get seriously hurt. Guys leap from the top of the ropes onto their opponent with an almighty sickening smack when they make contact. To walk away from that with just aching  limbs, slap marks, the occasional blood nose & swollen eye, just to do it all again an hour later, then yeah…free hugs all ‘round. On Sunday even one of the girls got in there. Those bikini babes have gumption!

It was great to see the crowd getting into it, especially the kids. Young boys and girls were chanting the wrestlers’ names and cheering - and all couldn’t wait to get “fisticuff photos” with the guys after the matches. Adorable!

We barely put the camera down with the amount of photo ops. In between the matches, some of the guys walked around the pavilion getting Mean-Machine shots with the rest of the costumed public. Lots and lots of photo-bombing (most notably to Batman and the Storm Troopers)!

Big shout out to Amanda for inviting us along and running the show!

And huge thanks to all involved on the day, you made us feel very welcome =D

For more info, or to be notified of their next show, head to http://www.facebook.com/SHWAwrestling

‘Til next time,

The Verge Gals!

Broome - Day 7

Race Day in Broome!
Time to get dressed up & go see some horses!

Women in summery dresses & exorbitant headpieces blocked our view...We could barely see any horses! But as the sun dipped below the orange horizon, the cardigans & coats appeared, along with an increase in the bar service. Everyone was quickly getting merry =)

It was too cold for us, so we went back to the house & spent the evening playing Twister, Monopoly & waching movies with some of our new friends!! What a wintry night - But great company & a bottle of wine kept us warm =D

We're sad to leave Beautiful Broome, but it's always great to come home =D

.....so we'll head back to the real world, where there's no Matso's, Gopher-rides through town, or wine with every meal.
Surprisingly, we'll be very glad ot get back into the (ab)normal work week - when you love your jobas much as we do, it's always exciting to get back into it all!
(We were almost having Withdrawals!!)

Goodbye Broome!!!

Broome - Day 6

The day was still black as night, as our alarms promptly awoke us at 5am.

Piling on the layers of clothing, we gulped down a coffee & jumped in the car to head down to Riddell Beach for the morning's sunrise shoot. The sun was just peeking over the russet-coloured rocks as we arrived.
Our (very brave) client stripped down to her bikini & jeans, & took her position atop the rocks.

By the end of the morning, she was frolicking through the icy water, laughing as it splashed up her legs.

What a great start to the day =)

We also decided to do something completely sensible today...

We hired out a "Four Wheel Mobility Scooter" (aka: A Gopher!).

                                                  OFF TO WORK!! =D

The golden sunset was just stunning!! Perfect backdrop for our gorgeous couple shoot!!

Broome - Day 5

The morning chill stirred us from our deep sleep.


Freezing morning at yet another raunchy beach photo shoot!!
..... Need we say more? .....

Later, as we thawed out, we took a walk to the local shops, passing through the Broome Bronx as we searched for some sign of a sidewalk through the red red dirt (obviously finding none), & friendly (but intimidating) locals called out their hello's from their driveways.

Time to get some shots of funky scenery around Broome!!

BEACH  CRAB  FOOD!!

 AWESOME ABANDONED HUT!

Then it was off to the local open-air cinema for an early showing of the film 'Arthur'. What an awesome place!!

The facade made of rusty corrugated iron; The main sign was made of tiny lights, only 12 of which were still in working order, so instead of going into Sun Cinema, we entered the doors of Su  in  a. We got our tickets from the old-fashioned wooden ticket booth, grabbed some popcorn & headed to our seats (rows of folding sun chairs!). As we sat under the stars & the movie credits began to roll, delighted squeals carried over the hedges from the Fair in the oval next door (people obviously on the rides at the Mini-Royal-Show). To top off the night, a Qantas jet took off from the airport down the road; we could prantically touch the plane's belly as it flew into the sky above us!

What an incredible night!

Broome - Day 4

Awaking to the peaceful sounds of Broome, we (metaphorically) danced for joy at the welcome warmth of the Wednesday morning!

Overlooking one of Broome's little hidden beaches, we enjoyed a truly delicious coffee with our Late Breakfast (or early lunch?).

Down a bumpy, vivid red dirt road, we were soon on our way to visit Willie Creek (a pearl farm!) with some friends. Along the way, we encountered a group of people shouting & waving colourful banners, obviously avid protesters.

 

We soon passed the pearl shop, before heading into the tough terrain of rocks & soft sand (more off-road adventures!), where we parked in the shade of a sheer cliff face. The others quickly grabbed their fishing rods & bait, & we all headed toward the sparkling blue water.

We took position on a small cliff overlooking the water, & they cast their lines off the edge. We sat silently in the sunshine (with the 30+ sunscreen close by!).

Time disappeared while we were on that cliff...

3 hours & 12 fish later, we headed back down the bumpy red road; sleepy from the sunshine & hungry for our dinner of fish!

Noticed a long tube hanging from a tree nearby, & when we enquired, it turned out to be the Famous Condom Tree (a home for Runaway Rubbers).

Even collected a stray coconut from the park on the way home.

Really feels like we're in the tropics now!!

....only because of the coconut...not the condoms...

Broome - Day 3

Spent the morning searching for dinosaurs at Gantheaume Point...but alas we could only find the foot prints.


Today's photo shoot was a little unusual, even for us! Our clients today all looked strangely similar & insisted on not allowing us too close to them!!

One of them was nesting, and apparently could get extremely aggressive when approached:

It's Croc Time!!

At the shoot this morning, we got up close & personal with Muddy & the celebrity croc Fatso; two of the most dangerous & vicious Crocs in all of Broome!!
They look the same as all the other crocs, but there were numerous signs that tipped us off:

 

Despite the obvious signage, one of the children in the crowd decided to play Footsies with Muddy. Luckily Muddy did not want to play, and the child went home with all her limbs.

FEEDING TIME!!

YIKES!!

After the tour, we now know the difference between alligators & certain types of crocs, just in case we have another Close Encounter Of The Croc Kind in a photo shoot!!

As sunset approached, it was off to Matso's for a quick pre-dinner snack.
8pm; We headed off to dinner at a local restaurant.

Then.....Disaster Struck!!

After meeting up with our (life-saver) Honey & some friends at the bar, we happily made our way into the restaurant for our 8.15pm booking.

We promptly left at 8.17pm, as we were informed the restaurant was closing in 10 minutes!!!

Oh no!  What shall we do?! Where should we go?!
.....MATSO'S!!!

I bet they recognise our faces there by now!
We pushed the tables together, placed the fastest food order in history & settled in for our meal.
It was 11pm before we headed contentedly home.

Good food, Good company, Good night!!

Broome - Day 2

The stark contrast of the bold turquoise water, against the dramatic red rocks & cliffs that line Riddell Beach made for a beautiful morning & the perfect spot for a family photo shoot!
A young girl's sudden laughter floated on the breeze. The family of five was circled around the little girl as she splashed, deliriously happy, in a crystal clear rock pool.

Meanwhile, we fought to stay upright in the strong winds that swept the empty beach, Kate clinging firmly to her camera equipment; Megan almost taking flight, trying to control the massive diffuser! Not a pretty sight & not exactly the ideal time to be concerned with one's appearance! =)
We'll leave the rest to your imagination!!
Later, in Chinatown, we went searching for jackets. Didn't expect it to be jacket-weather in Broome (it can get very chilly in the mornings!)... Perhaps we brought some of the winter chill with us from Perth!

Finished the day with a lovely dinner & a glass of wine at Matso's (quickly becoming our local haunt) =D
Totally loving their Mango Beer - It's Amazing!!

We're really getting the hang of the 'Holiday' part of  "Working Holiday"

Broome - Day 1

Stepping onto the tarmac, the bright Broome sun shone down & a strong breeze wound around us, tossing our light clothing into swirls of mayhem!

Welcome to Broome!!

Immediately we slathered ourselves in layers of 30+ sunscreen.
Surprised at the lack of sniffer dogs & surly customs officers, we made our way to Cable Beach, and went for a long stroll

Then who do we see, but Caroline Taylor (from Taylor's Art Cafe in the Swan Valley!!), looking tanned & very nautical in her stripes & fedora hat. She had been away for 6 weeks, working on a "Motor Vessel" (I think that's a type of boat?) & was stoppiong in Broome on her way back to Perth the next day. Unbelievable timing!! We all went for a late lunch at Matso's (a local pub restaurant). It was fantastic catching up with the gorgeous Caroline.

Starting to remember what relaxing is all about!!
...well that didn't last long...

A last minute change in accommodation for one of the Verge Girls, and we ended up visiting an actual house of horrors!! Unfortunately, due to censorship issues, we aren't able to retell the tale online, but it's okay... We are all safe, but can't speak for the last visitor there; we thankfully were saved by the beautiful Honey!

I wonder if Day 2 will be as exciting!!

Hi Vergers!!

Well this week we visited Viv & the lovely ladies at the Red Cross Blood Van at The Vines!!

If you're thinking about donating (and even if you’re scared of needles, like some of us!!), please go along - It only takes 20 minutes in the chair, & you could save THREE people's lives!

...But as we discovered this week, there are a few factors you need to consider before you go...

Firstly - you can’t just rock up and roll your sleeve up. You need to make an appointment as you need to have an interview, to ensure you are eligible to donate blood. This can factor in lots of different things, from prior  illnesses, to current mdeications, to having tattoos.

So please ensure you ring and book first!

Here are some basic bullet points taken from the Donate Blood website:

Most people are able to give blood if they:

• are fit, healthy and not suffering from a cold, flu or other illness at the time of donation or in the previous 7 days
• are aged between 16-70 years (in QLD and WA 16-17 year olds require parental consent)
• weigh more than 45kg (16-17 year olds need to weigh more than 50kg)
• drink up in the 24 hours before donation, especially in warm weather, and have at least 3 to 4 good-sized glasses of water/juice in the 3 hours before donating (plasma and platelet donor need to drink at least 6 to 8 glasses)
• eat something in the 3 hours before donating
• bring ID. Please bring at least one form of photo identification.

The Red Cross have announced recently that they have only approximately 2 days supply left of O Negative blood. So if you’ve got that blood type then give them a call =D

For more information head to http://www.donateblood.com.au/

Love the Verge Girls xx

Congratulations!!

I'm so excited to announce that our very own Verge Studio Founder, Director & Photographer, Kate Tye, has just placed 9th in the WORLD for her image "Linda's Motivation", at the "Source Of Life" Photography Competition.

Linda's Motivation

Linda is a mother of two, a devoted wife & a working woman; The heart of her family. Linda always stays positive, encouraging everyone’s hopes and dreams, keeping the spirit of her family strong.

This Image will go on to be exhibited in Cordoba, Spain & London, England. Thousands of images were entered from all around the globe, and to have placed 9^th amongst other professionals is such an incredible achievement!

Congratulations Kate - We are all so proud of you!!

Variety WA

Hello Verge Fans!

We recently attended the Variety WA Awards Night (at the new Heath Ledger Theatre) and let's just say, what a fantastic experience it was!! …Just Wow! It was a lovely night, with inspirational young people just brimming with SO much talent.

For those who don’t know, Variety WA is a charity that gives millions of dollars a month to aid children with special needs.

“Children growing up with disability, serious illness or disadvantage need help from a special charity.  That charity is Variety.”

-          The Variety WA website

They couldn’t do this without the support of us West Australians, so please don’t forget to keep on giving whenever and wherever you can!

To find out more about Variety WA or to donate, please head to http://www.variety.org.au/WA 

Make sure you all visit their Upcoming Events page to see where you can get involved in your local area!

‘Til next time,

Verge x

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Do you know the difference?? .............

I think there’s a bit of a mystery surrounding Boudoir Photography, and I’d really like to clear it up for everyone:

We don’t do Glamour!

We don’t do the OTT makeup, feather boas & soft-focus that characterise Glamour Photography. We are all about being natural, beautiful & confident. You have the right to feel amazing about how you look naturally; the Everyday You.

Boudoir is all about being artistic; showing the natural You; as much on the inside as on the outside

Nude portraits actually date back to the 16^th Century, when women were revered (no matter what their size, colour, shape or age) & their bodies adored for their beauty and richness. In those times, women were portrayed in paintings as the embodiment of Venus (Goddess of love, beauty & fertility).

If you look at the work of these artists, you get the feeling that these paintings aren’t about lust or sex; they have a timbre of passion, beauty, freedom, sensuality & confidence.

          Edgar Degas

                                                                                                                                         Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

  Asher B. Durand

                                                                                                                           Eugene Amaury-Duval

Of course, Boticelli’s classic “Birth of Venus”

The difference between Boudoir & Glamour Photography is quite apparent, after seeing the comparisons:

With all that said; I wanted to share some of our latest Boudoir shoots with you, so you can see what I'm talking about...

So, you can make a more informed decision about what you would prefer, now that you know the difference between "Glamour" & "Boudoir" Photography.

See you soon!!

ps - Boudoir Sessions, with hair & makeup styling (normally $245)

NOW Only $99

Love,

The Verge Girls!

References:

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