DANIELLE DOBSON - LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER - MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Meeting so many babes and their parents, I get to hear my fair share of baby names! And I’m always struck by how lovingly and carefully they’re chosen, each representing the first chapter in a new story of life.
So when I met mister Oaklan River here, you bet I was curious about the way his story begins.
Oaklan means strength, solidity and longevity, and the ability to survive in all terrains. While River means a place of gathering in cheerfulness and prosperity. Such a thoughtful, beautiful name don’t you think?! And the very beginning of Oaklan’s identity.
As I spent my morning with Oaklan and his siblings, I couldn’t help but notice the strength and resilience he had already brought to his family in such a short time, not to mention the joy! He has been a wonderful gift, and our session together certainly felt like a gathering of cheerfulness.
I’ve photographed Tim and Stacey (who happen to be lovely friends of ours!) and their beautiful brood more times than I can count now, but this one topped them all.
Thanks for having me again you guys! We love you loads!
Danielle x
I acknowledge and pay my respects to the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Boonwurrung people of the Kulin Nations and their Elders past and present. I acknowledge and respect their continuing culture in the lands where I live, learn and work.
ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE, ABORIGINAL LAND.