Going, my boat’s leaving today.
Gonna get down to the water,
gonna wash these blues away.
Man this city’s taken too much from me,
gonna head out to the country,
find a place where i can breathe.
I’ve been working 9 to 5,
trying to lead a gracious life,
but my hard work only ever went to keeping me in strife.
Gonna take another road.
Gonna find myself some soul.
Gonna do my best in every way,
to pay attention as i go.
Cash money,
aint got no use for you.
Unless you can buy me true love.
And it’s funny,
how many time’s they’ve proved,
that the only true fortune you can save,
is the truth.
“The Beautiful Girls” Cash Money
I’ve known Emma for over 14 years. We went to university together, partied hard as young twenty somethings in the same crowd in London, travelled the world on much needed escapes from the grind of climbing the corporate ladder, and even worked together at the same company when first she was first arrived in Sydney. She is pretty much my favourite person in the world.
In all those 14 years, she has talked and dreamed of a house in the country with a couple of dogs around her feet and a good man to keep her honest. Sometimes that dream felt a long long way from ever happening but about 4 years ago she met Ant and “click”… the path was clear and plans carefully made. But, big dreams, especially those worth having, do not come overnight and these guys have done their time in the Sydney high-stress corporate jobs.
Finally, In September this year, they moved into their own house in the country with the much desired garden. They rescued their dogs, banished to Ant’s parents due to misocynist landlord in Sydney. They cut their working hours down to “just enough” to get by. They DID IT…a slower, healthier, happier life in Berry on the South Coast!
This photo shoot is a celebration of this moment in their lives. The joy of feeling released and living the life they dreamed, planned and made happen!
Guys, my heart is full xx
Ours too :*)
We love love LOVE the photos, thanks so much for capturing the contentment and love, and our little house in all it’s pink, maroon and overgrown glory! Can’t wait to share with the folks xx
Oh, these are fantastic!! Love them – such beautiful colours and tender moments, perfect!
Absolutely beautiful images!!!! Gorgeous couple shots and the peaceful, beautiful surroundings capture them perfectly!
Brilliant photos as ever, and such a lovely dream bring to fruition – great story :)
beautiful images what a beautiful location very special
What a beautiful story and collection of images. They certainly are living the dream!
What an amazing shoot. I just love the story behind how they got to where they are. How cute are their dogs?
Such a beautiful collection of images – just gorgeous
Gorgeous, gorgeous images Soph! It’s so wonderful to read of people making the big life changes to address their work-life balance. They inspire, just as you do xoxo