why i do what i do.....
Ava (my first born) was prem and I wasn't ready for her to arrive....I was meant to have 'maternity leave'. It was all a big blur and massive life change that I felt un-prepared for (we literally stopped at baby bunting on the way home from hospital to buy EVERYTHING!). I didn't get a baby shower, her nursery wasn't anywhere near ready and I didn't get any pregnancy images.........I was completely naive that this could happen to me.......
So, I get it! handing over your baby to a complete stranger is a big deal, but I’ve got you. I don’t mind waiting while you feed or give them a cuddle, and I certainly don’t mind getting pooed on! Every session is based on your baby.
My main aim is for your baby/children to feel as comfortable as possible with me, so you can walk away with the beautiful memories you deserve.
"A photograph is the pause button of life"
—Unknown
let's backtrack! a little about me....
When I’m not behind the camera, you can find me in full family mode! Yep, school mum, basketball coach, swimming/cheerleading runs, and I never say no to a play date!
I also bought a Thermomix.........and let's say........my husband loves it more than me! Winning!!
How did i get here?
Wow! I have gone in such a different direction since uni......
After graduating from the Australian Catholic University with a degree in Exercise Science and Monash University with a Bachelor of Teaching, I was a primary school teacher for 6.5 years before Ava was born. I also taught dance for over 15 years, working with children and families is where my heart lies.
While teaching, I completed a Diploma in Professional Photography through the Photography Institute, then in late 2014, Bec Gordon Photography was opened.
Victoria - Photographer & Studio AssiStant
There are three things in life that blow Victoria's mind…aeroplanes, cameras and childbirth! It is this fascination that has gotten her to where she is today.
Always drawn to celebration and creativity Victoria's background is in Visual Merchandising and Event Management. Victoria's other great love and appreciation for children has allowed her to become a qualified Early Childhood Educator and previously a volunteer at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Wave a fairy wand to all of the above, add in a Diploma of Photography, sprinkle some Bec Gordon mentorship and viola, here she is!
Victoria is a gleaming Mum of two and has quickly come to learn that her children are her teachers and she is their student. She says that 'becoming a parent has been my biggest growth, in mind and heart'.
Her guilty secret is that she has taken a photo of her children every day since they were born! Victoria doesn’t want to miss a minute of them and eagerly awaits to live the best days of her life with them and their children as life goes on.
“The greatest legacy we can leave our children are happy memories.” Og Mandina
