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Portrait Photography by Kellee Walsh featuring pregnant women

The Shelly Belly 2.0

Friday, February 3, 2012 Posted in Maternity, Tots

On Christmas Day in 2009 I launched my business with The Shelly Belly as my first post. My gorgeous sister, 36 weeks pregnant with blog regulars Charlie & Digby.

Now, just over 2 years later, the belly is full again with another one! I can’t wait for the addition of a niece or another nephew and am super excited to be flying up to Alice 2 weeks after her due date to meet and photograph the brand new bub!

So here’s Shelly again, with one on the inside, and the two gorgeous little fellas on the outside :) 

Sydney Maternity Photographer: The Shelly Belly

It’s so cute watching Charlie play with her belly. Blowing rhasberries, reaching up to touch it, & using it as a rather convenient seat :)

Sydney Maternity Photographers: Michelle, Charlie & DigbySydney Child Photographer: Twins playing in the grass

Digby has recently taken to referring to himself as Bibby (Shell reckons its Bigby, but I can’t hear the g). Anyway, it’s completely adorable!

Sydney Child Photographers: DigbySydney Child Photography: Charlie

The still shot doesn’t really do it justice, but Charlie has a new move, dubbed the Old Man Dance. Really slowly walking, wobbling side to side, flailing his arms about. Very very funny!

Northern Beaches Child Photographer: CharlieSydney Maternity Photography: Pregnant mum with twins

I am just bursting with excitement to meet the little one, and watch the boys become big brothers.

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Joaquin Corbalan - So funny pictures, jejeje

Sachin Khona - So cute..

Alan Hutchison - What a lovely set of photographs – she will treasure these forever – well done!

Leah Muse - So beautiful!

Sarah - What cute kids, and she looks so beautiful!

Heather - So much CUTENESS in this post!

James Gifford-Mead - So cute! Lovely photographs!

Jared Tseng - I love the shot where the kid is “sitting” on mommy’s tummy. Such a cute capture!

Maria Hedengren - A beautiful family. Congrats to the mommy.

Harrison Long - Maternity is such a gorgeous part of life. Love the open meadow fields!

Nicole Landgrebe - Kellee, these are divine….. such sweet images of the boys and look at that belly!!! Love them all but my favourite is the tip toe and hands out!!! Gorgeous!

Kellee - It’s funny because Digby and I at 1 year old are the same, now Charlie and I at two are really similar. He’s still a mini Dean though :)

Sarah Scott - Charlie looks like you Kellee!

The Jilly Bean

Thursday, January 7, 2010 Posted in Maternity

I met Jill & Cameron for their maternity session in Alice Springs as they are expecting their first little bub in February. What struck me most immediately is how much tinier her belly is than the twin carrier Shelly Belly, & she’s only 2 weeks behind…I think my perception of what is normal has been warped. And let’s face it Jill’s belly is pretty cute.

There’s something so intense about Cam’s eyes here I’m sure he can hear something.

When Jill & Cameron said they wanted to do some shots on their bike I got very excited. I love ideas people :) I had no idea what to expect, but I love how they turned out. The bike doesn’t take over the shots, it’s still about the belly, but it’s a nice accent that is obviously so them!

Jill & Cameron, good luck over the next few weeks, can’t wait to hear news about the little one!

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Jill's Mum - thanks Keellee …I’m so happy to see the photos…I live far away from Jill and right now I’m in Vietnam. Your beautiful photos make me feel close by.

Jill - Thanks for taking the time to ‘shoot’ us & our bub. We are very excited about the pics (and whilst we do love the baby bump…how good does our old suzuki look!)

Shell - Great ‘bump’ shots – love the name “Jilly Bean”… Jill and Cameron: you look great!!

The Shelly Belly

Friday, December 25, 2009 Posted in Maternity

Hello World…

What better way to start off my brand new blog, than to share the most special photo shoot I’ve ever done.

This beautiful mum to be is my eldest sister. Here, only a few days ago, she is 36 weeks pregnant with twins. I’m sitting here fingers crossed, hoping that I get to meet these little bubs before I go back home after Christmas.

First of all, the nursery, how sweet is it. All set up, beds made, nappies on the change table, baby monitors plugged in…ready and waiting.

Alice Springs Maternity Photographer: Nursery

 Now, onto the good stuff…The Belly.

Alice Springs Maternity Photography: Pregnant with twinsAlice Springs Maternity Photographer: Expectant parents

For me, it’s all about the following photo. Isn’t she gorgeous!!

Sydney Maternity Photographer: Pregnant mother belly portrait

Gosh this next one makes me laugh. I was laughing so much when he did this I nearly missed the shot. 

Sydney Maternity Photography: Comparing bumpsSydney Maternity Photographer: Twins

 Another change of clothes, and a new change of scenery. How amazing are the colours of central Australia!

Sydney Pregnancy Photographer: Sitting in tree

 For now, we wait. I so hope I get to meet them this visit.

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The Shelly Belly 2.0 - [...] Christmas Day in 2009 I launched my business with The Shelly Belly as my first post. My gorgeous sister, 36 weeks pregnant with blog regulars Charlie & [...]

Naomi Clark - Beautiful photos, just amazing. I think they really capture Michelle and Dean and the real excitement and expectation they had of the birth of their baby boys. I had the great pleasure to care for them at times during their pregnancy and in the early beginnings of her labour. Such beautiful babies and wonderful parents. I am sure pics of the boys will be just as gorgeous :)

The cutest twinnies ever!! - [...] The Shelly Belly900682 [...]

My first KISS! - [...] ago, I ordered my first KISSes and now they’re here!! A sample album for me, and a gift my sister. I’ve gotta say they’re lucky I ordered two, because I don’t think I could have [...]

While they weren’t looking… - [...] rather random scene was just a few metres away from where I did the outdoor portion of the Shelly Belly shoot. Love late afternoon light & once again, more flare [...]

Michelle Baird - Absolutely fantastic photos – just love them. You have done a sensational job. Congratulations

The Jilly Bean - [...] in February. What struck me most immediately is how much tinier her belly is than the twin carrier Shelly Belly, & she’s only 2 weeks behind…I think my perception of what is normal has been [...]

ajira - I came here from JC’s site, looking to see your 101 in 1001 and found this instead!!

Love this shoot. Beautiful!

Karyl - Beautiful photos Kellee, Shells pics are lovley.

Paula McGeough - Kellee the pictures are lovely, Shell looks wonderful!

Marty & Liza - Amazing Kellee! Absolutely love the pictures! Cant wait to see more!

Claire - these photos are so lovely!

Shona Ryan - Kellee Shell looks just beautiful. What great photos.

Shell - Thank you so much for a great afternoon – we had a great time and now we have some fun snaps to show the kids when they’re older!!

Uncle Garry - Kell I love your photoes, Shelly looks good

Katie McKay - beautiful Kellee… Mom would love these I’m sure. Just Lovely! :o)