Great Southern Slam!!

Wow, what a weekend. I didn't think one girl could have so much fun in one weekend. Roller Derby has really taken over my life now. It's all I can think about. Ahhhh!! I have learnt so much this weekend. I've learnt new techniques in photography, I've learnt more about Roller Derby rules (there are so many) and I have learnt about the Derby love. The love and support the girls give one another is phenomenal! It's so endearing and sometimes it makes me want to cry!! Well let's not go too far :)

I'd like to thank the WIRD girls for being so enthusiastic about my project and allowing me into their lives. I'd also like to thank the organises of The Great Southern Slam for organising such an amazing event. Thanks guys :)
Here are a few photos to wet your appetite.

Wanna be a Derby Girl??
MEAT AND GREET: chat up a derby girl or boy!
Have you ever wanted to play roller derby?
Do you fancy donning the stripes and refing a game?
Can you skate? Are you brave enough?
Find out !
Come chat to the WIRD derby girls and boys and find out about WIRD's FRESH MEAT program commencing Sunday 4th of July (runs for 4 consecutive Sundays).
You just need to know how to skate, we will take care of the rest.
This program will give you a taste of the basics of Roller Derby, be you interested in playing or being a referee, boys and girls are all welcome!

Where: Corrimal RSL
When: Saturday 19th of June 3pm

Ok folks, that's all for now.
See you on Saturday xx

Steel City Skate City Exhibition

Free Exhibition of skating in the Illawarra this Friday night at the Wollongong Uni Sports Hub 6.30pm. Come along and walk though the years of skating in the Illawarra, have some nibbles and see Roller Derby girls in their training environment. If you love skating of any kind, you wont want to miss this. I'll be showing some of my work on the WIRD girls. So if you are around Wollongong Friday evening, pop in for a drink and say hi to one of our gorgeous derby queens.

See you there x

Baby steps...

I've finally decided to join the rest of the world and start a blog. I've been inspired by my friend Margie's blog, thanks honey x check it out myveryowneyegoggles.blogspot.com
So I am a photographer, sculptor, artist etc etc. Lover of life and good food and vibrant, pure, fun people. I am working on a few projects this year and since I haven't got my act together with my website I thought I better start documenting something.
My next project is documenting the lives of the Wollongong Illawarra Roller Derby chicks. I recently saw the movie Whip It! and I absolutley loved it!! I also started to hear about the girls through various friends. So I decided to focus on these brave, strong sexy women. So in the next few months I'll be updating photos stories and anything else coming my way.
I also plan on doing a Handbag Project. I have been talking about it for too long now. So I'm looking for woman to pose for me with there trusty handbags and then reveal the contents of them. I know this can be a personal challenge for some but I find it fascinating to see what women carry around with them. Don't you? I was also thinking about weighing the bags. Let's wait and see what happens.
So that's all for now. Hello world!!