**Photography**Aussie Rules Football**music**singing**movies** **bellydancing**Hawaii**surfing** **Super V8's~motor car racing (Go Fords!!)**
**reading**writing**internet**travel** **camping**genealogy**arts/crafts**poetry** **history**Marilyn Monroe**Elvis**classic 40's/50's Hollywood**
**astrology/tarot/spiritual/angels....**
Likes:
**chocolate**staying up late**sleeping in**cuddles**kisses** **bourbon & coke**Baileys with milk**chocolate** **a beautiful sunset/sunrise**the ocean**the sky** **roadtrips and discovering new places** **fireworks**singing**dancing**concerts** **teddy bears**angels**crystals**holidays**surprises**
**flowers**roses**lavender**jasmine**perfume**mascara**
**old buildings**cemeteries**watching my football team win** **happy endings....
Dislikes:
**liars**cheats**snobs**fake people**spoilt brats** **papparazzi photographers & gossip magazines - GET A LIFE!!** **idiot drivers**slow drivers**traffic jams** **early mornings**marketing calls**answering machines** **smokers**drug pushers**social security bludgers** **reality tv**political correctness**politicians** **housework (I'd rather be out taking photos)** **immigrants who refuse to assimilate into, or who denounce their adopted country's culture (if you don't like the ways of your new country - GO HOME!)** **immigrants who bring their problems with them** **sad endings....
Music
As long as it's got a good tune and rythym I'll listen to it.
A few of my faves (in no special order) are:
**Bon Jovi**Elvis**The Beatles**Frank Sinatra**U2**Billy Joel** **Robbie Williams**Guns'n'Roses**Eric Clapton** **Chris Isaak**Powderfinger**Rogue Traders** **Goo Goo Dolls**INXS**AC/DC**Sting**Police**The Eagles** **Supertramp**Queen**ABBA**Cold Chisel**Jet**Shania Twain** **End of Fashion**Eskimo Joe**Evanescence**Wolfmother** **Bryan Adams**The Cranberries**Dido**Coldplay** **Harry Connick Jnr**Michael Buble**Jack Johnson**Snow Patrol**
I will add to this later
Movies
Comedy, Action, Romantic comedy, Thrillers
Television
Not that I watch a lot, but it's usually on in the background though! :)
**AFL footy**sports**news**documetaries**
**Home & Away**McLeods Daughters**All Saints**Californication** **Heroes**Desperate Housewives**Grey's Anatomy** **Ugly Betty**What About Brian?**
**The Family Guy**That 70's Show**Men In Trees**Sex and the City** **Friends**Will & Grace**Lost** **The Ghost Whisperer**Mad About You**
Books
**Photography books & magazines**fashion & beauty magazines**
**history**biographies** **craft & home decorating books and magazines**
Heroes
**My mum**
**Anyone who is real, and has the courage
and determination to follow their dreams!**
PROMOTING MY FRIENDS
These are some of my very talented photographer friends. Please take a look at their pages. :)
I'm a photographer based in Perth, Western Australia. Specialising in model portraiture/glamour photography since Feb 2007.
I currently have a full-time job, and therefore can only do photoshoots on weekends. Ideally, I'd love to do my photography full-time and eventually run my own studio.
I work in a professional, yet relaxed & friendly manner, in order to make you feel comfortable and to get the best results for both of us. I aim to make your shoot an enjoyable experience.
***NEW BLOG POSTED WITH CURRENT PRICES***
If you are interested in doing a shoot with me, please read my new blog with my new prices, and contact me either on here, or email: maritabird@aapt.net.au
Please note: No modelling experience is necessary, BUT models wanting swimwear/glamour shots MUST be 18yrs or over!
I also offer portrait photography for couples, groups, families, babies, pets, corporate/business, sports teams/players etc
I also do landscape, cityscape, seascape, architecture and other general photography
I'd also love to hear from any budding fashion designers or musicians/performers wanting promotional shots done!
Some examples of my work ~
see my "pics" page for more
I'm Published!! :)
An article from a French newspaper featuring one of my photos!! :)
All of my photos are subject to copyright ~
You may NOT copy or download them without my permission!!
My equipment:
Nikon D80 DSLR
AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
AF-S VR Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED
Nikon SB600 speedlight
Manfrotto 190XB tripod, with 804RC2 head
Canon PowerShot A720 IS
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30
Please also check out my profiles on these sites!:
Another part of my life, that a lot of people may not realise
~ I suffer from severe (long-term) Depression and anxiety ~
I'm not saying this to get sympathy or attention!
I just want more people to understand -
Depression and mental illness IS real, and it IS a killer!
I am a very passionate and emotional person ~ I wear my heart on my sleeve!
There are different types of depression and mental illness,
mine is just one of them. Although there has been a minor
shift in social acceptance of this illness, there still
seems to be a large misconception and misunderstanding
of the disease amongst the general community.
It is not something that many people willingly admit to having,
for fear of rejection and ridicule.
But I personally believe, that if more people spoke up
and shared their experiences, it may help to break down
some of those barriers and create more understanding.
Depression can be treated and controlled, to a point.
Anti-depressants and psycho-therapy, either with a psychiatrist
or a psychologist (or both) are the usual methods.
That is the method I am using! :)
Some people choose to battle it in their own way -
there's no right or wrong way, it's a personal choice.
Although mental illnesses are inside the brain,
there are some outward symptoms that signal a person
MAY be suffering from depression.
To find out what they are, and for more information
on depression, please visit these sites:
**Anyone who is interested in working with me!! :)**
**Anyone interesting, fun, real and down-to-earth**
**All of my new friends on here** -
Thanks to each and every one of you for your friendship,
and for giving me so much inspiration and encouragement! :)
