ILLY PHOTOGRAPHY by ILONA NELSON

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noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:53:00 +0000

Ask me anything http://www.formspring.me/ilonanelson

Pick Up Sticks {family portraiture melbourne}

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Before my friend (of many, many years) could finish asking me to take some portraits of his beautiful family I said yes please! They're moving up north to an ocean town so I thought it would be nice to play out in the sticks for the portraiture session to remind them of home...

These glasses are my new favourite prop,
you've gotta love the expression on this little one's face!

If you're interested in a portraiture session please drop by my website or feel free to buzz me on 0407 802 640 x

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noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:16:00 +0000

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Introducing Miss I {newborn photography melbourne}

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:23:00 +0000

I had the honour of photographing this beautiful girl when she was one week old. This portraiture session was special to me as it produced a defining moment, but also because I photographed the couple's wedding and it's so lovely to see their wishes come true.

I wish them all the best for their gorgeous future! x

Merryness and Newness

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:39:00 +0000

It's that time of year where we're rushing to the finish line but it's also a time of reflection, and excitedly planing for the year ahead.

I want to thank all you lovely peoples that listen to my ramblings and check out my work. I've had quite a year! I was taking a break while my little one was still little, worked on the 365 project which has unfortunately fallen by the wayside while exhibitions and Illy Photography has taken over. 365 is sitting patiently, ready to be edited and I hope to work on it soon.

2012 is already booked up with exhibitions throughout the year, special mini portraits in January, the Portobello Bride boutique wedding market and I have a plethora of new ideas to work on (muchos excitement). I'm currently taking bookings for portraiture sessions and wedding photography so please check out my work on the website, and feel free to buzz me on 0407 802 640 with any questions. I'd love to hear from you!

Wishing you all a wonderfully relaxing end to the year, and I'll see you (with recharged batteries) in the new year xxx

Curious Grace

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:03:00 +0000

Four pieces from the Dance, Sucker. series are currently residing at Curious Grace, a gorgeous shop in Seddon with soooo many beautiful things! So if you didn't get a chance to see Dance, Sucker. at the Substation or just want to have another look, be sure to pop in and check out this awesome shop.

They stock polaroid film. Enough said.

SUMMER IS SUPER mini sessions

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Would you love a portrait of the kids as they start school? Or have you always wanted a great photograph of you and your Nan? Well, you're in luck! To celebrate my love of summer I'm very excited to announce a special mini session portraiture package!! This is a once only special so please register your interest by the 30th of December.

The SUMMER IS SUPER MINI SESSION includes;
~ 15 minute portraiture

session to be held at picturesque gardens in Yarraville or the city (Melbourne)
~ Digital negatives

presented on disc at high and low resolutions for you to upload, share and print as you please
~ 5 - 10 individually processed photographs

including colour and black & white images
ALL THIS FOR JUST $90!!

To register your interest please contact Ilona at ilona@illyphotography.com or 0407 802 640 with the following details;
* Name
* Mobile number
* Preferred date - Saturday 21st January or Saturday 11th February

{Saturday 21st January is almost full so be quick!}
* Preferred time - morning or afternoon
* Preferred location - Yarraville or city

This is a once only special so please register your interest by the 30th of December. And if you know of someone who would also be interested in this offer please do pass on these details. Thank you! x

frankie feature!!!!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:07:00 +0000

You may have seen on Facebook or Twitter that I've been waiting not-so-patiently to confirm the most awesomest bestest news ever. And now I can finally shout at you that A SHOEBOX FULL OF DRESSES HAS BEEN FEATURED IN FRANKIE MAGAZINE!!!!!!! I didn't believe my lucky stars until I held issue number 45 in my little hands and stared at the double page spread of my work. Thank you thank you to the lovely frankie girls, if I meet you in person I'll give you a pick-you-up-and-squish-you-until-your-ribs-hurt hug. And I bet my Postie is thankful that I've stopped stalking him at the letter box every day. Sorry about that Mr. Postman.

Ps. the a shoebox full of dresses series will be exhibited at Brunswick Street Gallery 3 - 16 February 2012. The opening is 6 - 8pm Friday 3rd February and doubles as a book launch hooray!!

A Defining Moment

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:05:00 +0000

I'm one of those artists. You know the ones. They've known since they were little that they wanted to create for a living, for their life. I think at first I wanted to be an illustrator and author, but I remember my public declaration of love for photography as clear as Gladwrap. We were on holiday in our caravan, mum thinks I would've been about ten at the time, and I set up a shot of my Walkman and Icehouse cassette. How avant garde. After taking the photo with my powder blue 110 camera, I went and told mum that I wanted to do a photography course one day. Fast forward to 1998 and I completed my fine arts degree.

I still love that Icehouse album.

Iva and his hair rockin out

I bring this up as I had another moment/epiphany/light globe smacked in the head. Last week I had a newborn session and the first image I edited (see below) made my stomach lurch and, I admit, tear up. And then the bub's mum told me it made her tear up. So I teared up again. At first I thought my reactions were just because I'm a mum which gives you the ability to cry at nappy ads, but I realised it was something more. All this eye-dabbing was a big reminder that a photograph can hold great power and what an amazing thing that is.

I've always known that I want to create forever but this defining moment really brought home how rewarding creating for others is, plus it's something that I need/want/am meant to be doing. Being able to create for others as my day job just happens to be a bonus.

*Disclaimer: Consumption of biscuits is recommend with this post as it seems to be quite cheesy x

Why I became a photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:12:00 +0000

I think my "drawings" speak for themselves...

Artist in Residence - Heritage Hill

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:00:00 +0000

Earlier this year my friend Sayraphim asked me to be the first artist in residence at Heritage Hill, a historic home and gardens in Dandenong. I spent a very rainy day there photographing and filming (with my then 9 month old with me, thankfully he ended up having a sleep), and it was a new way of creating for me as I had a quick tour of the buildings then started working immediately. It was a fantastic experience and I wil be exhibiting the photographs and a short film at Heritage Hill in October next year.

You can read my interview with Sayraphim on the Heritage Hill blog.

And if you wish to receive invitations to my exhibitions please join the mailing list here!

Dodging Raindrops {portrait photography melbourne}

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:38:00 +0000

Thanks Ilona. They are brilliant. We are very happy!

These are a few of my favourite photographs of this gorgeous family with the infectious smiles!

Illy Photography recently donated a portrait session for the fundraiser at my son's child care centre and I was thrilled to work with this lovely family. We had cancelled the session the week before as it was bucketing rain and SO dark, unfortunately we were met with rain again the following weekend but this time there was beautiful light outside. So off we went to the Williamstown waterfront and luckily there was a break in the rain, thank the weather gods!

If you're interested in an Illy Photography portraiture session please view more examples of my work and request a price list. You can always buzz me on 0407 802 640 for a chat as well.

The Loaded Answer - Dance, Sucker.

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:00:00 +0000

**Dance, Sucker. closes TODAY at 5pm**

The Loaded Answer

Limited edition of 5

2009 - 11

Digital print on Hahnemuhle bamboo paper

71 x 56 cm

installation view

Dance, Sucker.

showing 15 - 27 November, 11am - 5pm every day

The Substation

1 Market Street, Newport VIC

To purchase contact Ilona on 0407 802 640 or ilona@illyphotography.com

Sucker. - Dance, Sucker.

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Sucker.

Limited edition of 5

2009 - 11

Digital print stone

15 x 15 cm

* also available as 56 x 56 cm digital print on Hahnemuhle bamboo paper

installation view

Dance, Sucker.

showing 15 - 27 November, 11am - 5pm every day

The Substation

1 Market Street, Newport VIC

To purchase contact Ilona on 0407 802 640 or ilona@illyphotography.com

Excuse me good luck, I'm over here!! - Dance, Sucker.

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Excuse me good luck, I'm over here!!

Limited edition of 5

2009 - 11

Digital print on Hahnemuhle bamboo paper

84 x 59 cm

Dance, Sucker.

showing 15 - 27 November, 11am - 5pm every day

The Substation

1 Market Street, Newport VIC

To purchase contact Ilona on 0407 802 640 or ilona@illyphotography.com

Matron Everest - Dance, Sucker.

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Matron Everest

Limited edition of 5

2009 - 11

Digital print on Hahnemhule bamboo paper

50 x 70 cm

installation view

Dance, Sucker.

showing 15 - 27 November, 11am - 5pm every day

The Substation

1 Market Street, Newport VIC

To purchase contact Ilona on 0407 802 640 or ilona@illyphotography.com

Illy Photography gift vouchers

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0000

It's true, Illy Photography gift vouchers are here! These can be used to purchase some art, a portrait session or why not set up your bridal registry with us?

The voucher is printed on bamboo paper and presented in a 6 x 4" recycled timber frame, all wrapped up with a pretty bow! So all you have to do is hand it over and be ready to receive a thankful hug from the lucky recipient.

Please contact Ilona to purchase an Illy Photography gift voucher for a loved one

ilona@illyphotography.com | 0407 802 640

Stoic - Dance, Sucker.

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0000

Stoic

Limited edition of 5

2009 - 11

Digital print on metallic paper

50 x 50 cm

installation view

Dance, Sucker.

showing 15 - 27 November, 11am - 5pm every day

The Substation

1 Market Street, Newport VIC

To purchase contact Ilona on 0407 802 640 or ilona@illyphotography.com

Press - Dance, Sucker.

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:49:00 +0000

Thank you to Charlene from the Star newspaper for this lovely article!

Once More - Dance, Sucker.

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0000

Once More

Limited edition of 5

2009 - 11

Digital print on canvas

102 x 81 cm

* also available as 71 x 56 cm digital print on Hahnemhule bamboo paper

installation view

Dance, Sucker.

showing 15 - 27 November, 11am - 5pm every day

The Substation

1 Market Street, Newport VIC

To purchase contact Ilona on 0407 802 640 or ilona@illyphotography.com

You Swept Me Off Your Feet - Dance, Sucker.

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0000

You Swept Me Off Your Feet

Limited edition of 5

2009 - 11

exhibited as a pouffe

* also available as 56 x 56 cm digital print on Hahnemuhle bamboo paper

installation view

Dance, Sucker.

showing 15 - 27 November, 11am - 5pm every day

The Substation

1 Market Street, Newport VIC

To purchase contact Ilona on 0407 802 640 or ilona@illyphotography.com

Profile Picture - Dance, Sucker.

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Profile Picture

Limited edition of 5

2009 - 11

Digital print on Hahnemuhle bamboo paper

71 x 84 cm

* also available as 40 x 50 cm

installation view

Dance, Sucker.

opening Thursday 17th November 6:30pm

showing 15 - 27 November, 11am - 5pm every day

The Substation

1 Market Street, Newport VIC

To purchase contact Ilona on 0407 802 640 or ilona@illyphotography.com

See the See - Dance, Sucker.

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:34:00 +0000

See the See
Limited edition of 5
2009 - 11
Digital print on Hahnemuhle bamboo paper
70 x 50 cm

installation view

Dance, Sucker.

opening Thursday 17th November 6:30pm

showing 15 - 27 November, 11am - 5pm every day

The Substation

1 Market Street, Newport VIC

To purchase contact Ilona on 0407 802 640 or ilona@illyphotography.com

storm light, storm bright

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:08:00 +0000

As the storm was rolling towards us the clouds above turned black but there was still bright blue sky to the right. It was such beautiful lighting. I knew it would pass as quick as it arrived so I grabbed my camera, asked my boy to come outside and managed a few frames before it started bucketing down. I wonder if I'll ever see such light again? Fingers crossed.

Dance, Sucker. sneak peek

noreply@blogger.com (Ilona Nelson ~ Illy Photography) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0000

I'm installing Dance, Sucker. in two sleeps and I can't wait to see the works on the walls/floor/TVs! The above image is a still from one of the films in the series.

I babbled my way through a newspaper interview today and I was lucky enough to have one of the works (See the See) selected for the cover of Trouble magazine!!

Please email me your address if you'd like to receive an invite for the show, I'd love to see you there! I'll be revealing a Dance, Sucker. piece on the blog every day during the Big West Festival so make sure you stop by over the next coupe of weeks..

Dance, Sucker.
showing in the Larger than Life exhibition
as part of the Big West Festival
opening Thursday 17th November 6:30pm
showing 15 - 27 November, open 11am-5pm every day
at The Substation gallery
1 Market Street, Newport VIC 3015