2012 | A PERSONAL POST

Two thousand and twelve was the biggest year I've ever lived. With honesty and truth, I can tell you that I've grown this year more than any other.

With Kesh, I'm more than I ever was.

My love for her is something that perfect strangers comment on. I'm completely aware that we have something special.

And this year, we've done things that blow my mind.

We've shot weddings and families in every state and territory in Australia (apart from the Northern Territory where I would love to shoot). I've run ten workshops in three states with a tour still rolling out.

More than all this - I've been able to provide a home and food for my family by taking photos.

My whole life, I've watched my Dad, one of the most gentle and humble men on this planet, lovingly provide in completeness for his six children and my Mum. Through his sweat and toil, I learnt to swim and play the piano. Through his sacrifice, I attended a private school and had a car to drive. Through his generosity, I received my degree.

For longer than I've lived, my Dad has provided for his family doing something for which he has no passion.

That is true sacrifice.

My heart bursts with gratitude for the opportunity I have to provide for Kesh and Roo through doing what I love.

These are my favourite personal images from the past year.




30 comments:

  1. thanks so much for sharing your life - both work and personal on this blog and through the nursery. it has been so wonderful and inspiring to watch as your story has unfolded! all the best for 2013 Tim, Kesh and Roo :) Melynda x

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  2. Each photo is magical - each one a work of art.
    Thank you for sharing such precious captures with us...
    Happy new year to you, Kesh and Roo and will be following along in 2013!
    Ronnie xo

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  3. This collection takes my breath away. It's such a pleasure to hear - and see! - of lovely people following their hearts.
    Thank you for your honesty and for sharing so much of you.

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  4. Amazing images, such beautiful work and such a lovely story behind how your dream came to be.

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  5. Wow! this is amazing!
    Happy New year!
    looking forward to learning from meeting you in Canberra

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  6. these are amazing.
    I can honestly say that for me too, twenty twelve has been the fullest year i've lived. so much has happened, some good, some bad, and all growing.
    xo.

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  7. oh, these are just beautiful. so magical and full of heart. happy 2012. happy 2013. xx

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  8. Your love is just so beautiful and ever awe-inspiring.

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  9. Aw you had your baby!!!:) So happy for you!!! The pictures were great!!!:) I loved all of them!!:)
    P.S. Your baby is the cutest thing!!:)

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  10. Yeah, I'd say you two have something magical. :)
    These are so beautiful.

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  11. ahhhh. i'm in tears.

    you captured your 2012 beautifully.

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  12. What a year it's been. When I was doing my highlights for the year on the blog, the Nursery was my biggest personal highlight. What you have given so many people this year has been a true gift Timmy. Well done, you've worked bloody hard and I am so thrilled that good things are happening to good people like you and Kesh. I hope 2013 will be even bigger and brighter! xxx

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  13. Congrats on such a great year and I hope 2013 is just as good. The first photo of Kesh is simply stunning. Sam x

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  14. what a lovely year. cheers to the next!

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  15. Wow, these are awesome! Happy new year to you and your beautiful familiy

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  16. OK... honestly, kesh? most gorgeous woman. alive. such a beautiful and distinct face - sooo lovely in every way.
    tim, you're an awesome photographer. we already knew this - but this just seals the deal for the millionth time.
    someday you'll photograph the turley clan. i'd love to make it out to australia.

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  17. These photos are mindblowingly beautiful!!!

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  18. gaaaah, your photos are SO gooooood. it's almost unfair. and kesh is so unbelievably gorgeous. and your wee one is just so dang adorable. and happy new year. and can you please send me some of your talent. kthanksbye. :D

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  19. Adore! Happy New Years to you and Kesh and bubba! The time passes by only too quickly.

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  20. happy new year tim and kesh and roo!
    your photographs are so beautiful tim...but your words are pure warmth too.
    love visiting here and always leave inspired. thank you!
    sending wishes for more wonder to bless you all in 2013 :)

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  21. Your love is incredible for your wife and for your baby.
    I am touched.

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  22. These are just simply stunning. All of them have such heart. But that photo of Kesh holding Roo's foot... be still my heart. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Happy new year Coulson family!

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  23. ALL your images are personal, Tim. Much happiness to you three in 2013. x

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  24. absolutely lovely and stunning always. your work is so soft & i love the quality - it is obvious that you love what you do... also - may i ask your wife what that coral lipstick she wears is? it's incredible!

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  25. It is for this reason that when I came to the Nursery at your house, on some level, I felt I already knew something about you, Kesh and Roo. Your images tell a story. Your images of Kesh and Roo speak a certain truth that can not be forged or fabricated.
    Enjoy all that 2013 has to offer you all. You're a lucky person to have equal measures of passion and talent in your chosen field. Good on you.
    Renee xo

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