Tabitha Foundation | Cambodia March 2013

It’s something I have been thinking, dreaming, mulling, contemplating and researching for quite a while. To have such a fortunate life that I can use to help, encourage and educate others is such a lucky thing. Why would I not do something to benefit others?

It started for me a few years ago. Back in my single days in fact. I had finished University and was working a 9-5 office job. Thinking to myself that there must be more to life than sitting here and worrying about my own care-free life. I got on the net and typed ‘volunteer abroad’ into that Google search bar. There I read about the experiences of others, looked over their photos of young people in beautiful, remote faraway places. I never took it to the next step – I was too scared. How would I cope? Can I really hack it? What about the food? What about the language barrier? Could I do it alone without someone there to hold my hand? Would the locals want me there? How do I come back to my ordinary job in front of my computer after this kind of experience?

 

Since then life has moved on and I've had wonderful experiences but volunteering abroad has always been in the back of my mind. I wanted so badly to have the courage, confidence and self-belief to jetset to one of the poorest places on our beautiful Earth alone and help those in need – teaching, caring, building, educating or researching...anything to help.

When I first met Alan and Tina they had recently returned from Cambodia. It was while holidaying in this amazing country they fell in love with the people, the county and felt the need to reach out. They decided that in 2013 they would travel back and help. And help big.

In March next year Luke and I will be traveling to Cambodia with them. We are going to be working side-by-side. We are going to build. We are going to meet. We are going to experience. We are going to be involved. We are going to share. We are going to be rewarded. Most importantly we are going to help.  Working side-by-side with locals to build simple houses and water wells. Two important things needed for a healthy life that I take for granted. This is going to provide ongoing benefits as opposed to merely sending money.

The Tabitha Foundation Australia truly is a life changing organisation for those whose life it touches.

You can read more about the foundation and our project here. Donations are most welcome and our team will be overseeing exactly where the money is going and will be using materials directly bought by you!


Megan Lesley. xx

Photo credit: https://www.facebook.com/tabithacambodia#!/photo.php?fbid=259068957479308&set=a.259068650812672.82866.134929569893248&type=3&theater

Victor Harbour | A Day Out

Luke and I rarely go a weekend without taking photos. Whether we have a photoshoot planned, assisting other professional photographers or a family event. A few weekends ago we had none of this planned - so we jumped in the car and headed down to Victor Harbour for the afternoon. We didn't intend for it to end up being a photographers tour of Victor but that's just how it ended. We started by climbing up the Bluff before heading for coffee and a stroll around Granite Island. We had a blast and were glad for the drizzly weather which kept the tourists away.

Enjoy our happy snaps from our weekend outing! xx

Baby M | Adelaide Newborn Photographer

Meet Miss M. She was born in January and I was lucky enough to meet her when she was 14 days young. She is so gorgeous and was awake and alert for the majority of our shoot!

Anthony and Emma thank you so much for allowing me to come into your home and photograph your princess. xx

With her Grandma and her Mum

Niki | Adelaide Maternity Photographer

Last year it seemed like it was baby central in my life with so many friends and family members having babies. This year it continues - being in my mid-20's I guess it is to be expected!

A few weeks ago I met up with a good friend of mine Niki down at Henley Beach. It was forcasted to be a HOT day so we planned to get all her photos over and done with by 9.30am. Niki has grown up by the beach and now only lives less than 5mins drive away with her husband Chad, so the location was fitting. No doubt this little one will grow up to be a water baby!! Niki looked gorgeous in her maxi-dress and is absolutely glowing with good health and happiness.

Chad and Niki, I wish you all the best on the arrival of baby. You are going to be wonderful parents and I can't wait to meet the little one!!