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A Photo by GD Brisbane Wedding & Portrait Photographer, Documenting life's special occasions tastefully and beautifully. We look forward to hearing from you.

A Photo by GD is a Brisbane based Photographer, specialising in Wedding & Portrait Photography. Our approach is authentic & natural, ensuring that your special moments are captured in a relaxed and fun environment. We make a point of getting to know our clients, and understand what is most important to them. This is Your Story, whether it be love, celebration, family or style - our goal is to he

lp you capture it in images that will bring back those magical moments with a single glance. Based in Brisbane, A Photo by GD has been providing a personalised photography service to its clients for the past five years, in Brisbane, throughout Australia and abroad. Our services include :
Wedding Photography
Portrait Photography
Family Photography
Maternity Photography
Newborn Photography
Fashion / Editorial Photography

We believe photography is an art. Seeing everything without being
seen...being everywhere without being felt...creatively capturing all the
memorable moments, even the ones you might miss! Choosing a Photographer is no easy feat, you will probably spend hours upon hours trawling the internet looking at a million beautiful images leaving you confused but excited. Whether we are the right fit for you we welcome you to get in touch, we are more than willing to discuss your requirements, give some advice or make recommendations.

This is a hard post to share, as it’s not flattering … but it’s needed. If I can just help ONE PERSON, it will be worth ...
15/03/2022

This is a hard post to share, as it’s not flattering … but it’s needed. If I can just help ONE PERSON, it will be worth it !

This here is a new symptom of my Coeliac Disease & probably the one that has been hardest to deal with(emotionally) - as it can’t be hidden.

Mid to late last year I started to notice my hair was knotting, tangling & losing volume, but just put it down to…Stress, Age , seasonal change ?!?!

Christmas came and went & within that time I got lazy … We ate out more, ordered more Uber Eats , I wasn't as vigilant at checking labels and I even had a naughty Macca’s one night after a few too many wines with friends.

Around January, I noticed that I was losing more than usual amounts of hair - when washing it, the drain hole would be covered with hair, wherever I sat I would leave trails of hair behind & when I woke in the morning my pillow would have heaps of hair on it. ( this is when I first sought medical help )

By February, my head of hair had just about halved & I was competing with the dogs with who dropped more hair around the house ( if you have beagles you will understand this is ALOT )

By March - it started coming out in clumps

I have been around the ringer these past few months, from GP’s , Endocrinologist to Cardiologists to try get some help and some definitive answers - I still don’t know if this is Alopecia Areata ( sudden hair loss in patches ) Hypothyroidism or both - but 2 things I do know is :

1) People with one autoimmune disease are likely to develop a second autoimmune condition!
2) It only took 1 month of me not taking my Coeliac disease 100% seriously for things to go from not so bad to terrible !

It is Coeliac Awareness week ( In Australia ) and I cannot stress enough that we need to start talking about this more - educating more and advocating more for the necessary changes that are much needed in our medical, pharmaceutical, education and food industries.

If you suspect you, your child or someone close to you may have coeliac disease or is presenting symptoms P L E A S E consider/suggest getting tested. This disease does not go away, you can’t out grow it - so don’t Guess - Test !

Step aside chicken, you have been replaced by banana blossoms & jackfruit! Just like Butter Chicken, but better !! These...
09/03/2022

Step aside chicken, you have been replaced by banana blossoms & jackfruit!
Just like Butter Chicken, but better !!
These plants absorb all the flavour & spices and don’t dry out, plus much easier on the digestive system when eating curry at night.

I served with cauli rice & crispy lemon spiced chickpeas. Sooo good 😋

This was my first time using banana blossoms - now I’m so eager to try out more recipes, if you know of any good ones please do share !!


Time & time again I have clients complain about tummy issues - IB symptoms, bloating, abdominal pains, rashes… the list ...
13/02/2022

Time & time again I have clients complain about tummy issues - IB symptoms, bloating, abdominal pains, rashes… the list goes on, and one of the first things I always ask is do you have a sensitivity to Gluten ?
And more often than not I’m told “ I’ve given up gluten for weeks / months and noticed no difference”… I then ask them to account for what they were eating when they went GF and 9/10 we discover together that they did not actually eliminate all the gluten from their diet … Gluten is a sneaky little bu**er that has many aliases and is used by many food manufacturers, bakers, pharmaceutical companies & butchers as a filler, stabiliser , increase shelf life and as an agent to enhance flavour or texture.
The only way to truly eliminate gluten from the diet is to know exactly what you are putting into your mouth and the best way to do this is to educate yourself.
Save these slides & use as a reference next time you go shopping and when in doubt ask !

Rainforest adventures always seem more rewarding when there is a waterfall at the end of the track ! The spray from this...
22/01/2022

Rainforest adventures always seem more rewarding when there is a waterfall at the end of the track ! The spray from this one was so strong you needn’t hop in - you got a good enough shower just by standing at the back end !
The Dorrigo National park really is one of the best we’ve visited and we will be back to try some of the longer & more challenging tracks soon.

Once you taste these , you would NEVER guess that the main ingredient is black beans ( i really don't like black beans )...
20/01/2022

Once you taste these , you would NEVER guess that the main ingredient is black beans ( i really don't like black beans ) ... using dark cacao, coconut sugar and ghee - these little delights ( GF of course) will not last long enough to even decorate ! Our whole family loves them and the best is there is no crazy sugar high for the kiddo's !

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With the big-C doing its rounds, I have had more and more people asking what we are doing to prepare. Up until now I hav...
18/01/2022

With the big-C doing its rounds, I have had more and more people asking what we are doing to prepare. Up until now I have only shared this info privately and when asked ( it's based on recommendations from credible practitioners & Doctors that I follow and study through ) but thought I would take the risk and share - lets see it the gram allows it to stay !

Now I am not a doctor and am still studying to be a health practitioner, so I cannot prescribe or recommend dosages ( although this is readily available when you do a little digging.) What I can say is that the feedback has been really positive, and no matter your current V-status it is proven to be safe and effective.

Pair the above with an anti-inflammatory diet, hourly hydration, daily movement and plenty of rest and hopefully you will be right as rain in no time.

There are plenty of other natural remedies and supplements you can incorporate into your daily immune support protocol - it all depends on your current health and bio-individuality.

Feel free to DM me if you have any Q's and feel free to share with anyone you feel it may help.

Here is to a happier, healthier and less fearful year ahead
x G

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I couldn't imagine my breakfast without vegetables now... gone are the days of feeling bloated & uncomfortable after bre...
17/01/2022

I couldn't imagine my breakfast without vegetables now... gone are the days of feeling bloated & uncomfortable after breakfast... now I feel energised and a lot clearer in the mind.
Once you make the transition, you will be hooked !
Remember the goal is to have 7-9 cups of fruit & veg everyday.... its only a lot when you try squeeze it into 1 meal !

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It's sooooooo hot... pretty much all along the east coast in Aus. Daydreaming about this pristine beach we visited just ...
17/01/2022

It's sooooooo hot... pretty much all along the east coast in Aus. Daydreaming about this pristine beach we visited just above Cairns.

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WITH ALL THE "BUGS" going around, you may want to SAVE THIS POST!I first had this brilliant immune boosting tonic 5+ yrs...
14/01/2022

WITH ALL THE "BUGS" going around, you may want to SAVE THIS POST!
I first had this brilliant immune boosting tonic 5+ yrs ago in Canggu Bali ! It's easy & cheap to make & you likely have most of these ingredients in your home!
Jamu or Jamu Jamu is a traditional indonesian drink dating back almost 1,200 years and used for a variety of ailments from Flu, Colds and viruses to a sluggish metabolism, insomnia, fatigue and acne.
The two main ingredients of Jamu are Ginger & Turmeric - both are powerhouses when it comes to their antioxidant , anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties & when the traditional method is used to prepare Jamu, it further helps to improve their effectiveness and bioavailability.

Let's make Jamu :

Ingredients:
Fresh Turmeric - approx 100 grams
Fresh Ginger - approx 100 grams
Fresh Lemons and or Limes - you want to get at least 3 tablespoons juice
Coconut water or Filtered water - approx 1 Litre
Honey / Maple or coconut sugar ( optional but makes it more palatable )
*Optional extras : Tamarind, Cayenne Pepper, Black Pepper, Apple Cider Vinegar, Cinnamon

Method:
Slice up your ginger and turmeric, (if organic produce, i'd leave the skin on)
Blend together Turmeric, Ginger, cayenne pepper, black pepper & coconut water until smooth (no lumpy bits)
Transfer into a pot slowly reduce it down for 20 - 30 minutes.
Turn off heat & add your maple/honey, Apple Cider Vinegar and Citrus juice. Stri well
~ I suggest tasting it at this point, add additional sweetness, sour, or spice until you get to a desirable taste.
Once cooled a bit, strain through a muslin cloth or fine sieve and decant into a glass bottle or container and refrigerate.

How to Consume:
Cold - straight from the fridge - a shot or espresso size glass, or watered down with ice and water if you have a sensitive tummy like me !
Hot - fill one third of your mug with Jamu and then add boiling water (don't microwave)

When to Consume:
Optimal Health : once a day
Compromised Health: twice a day
Unwell or in Recovery : 3-4 times a day

Jamu will last a week in the fridge and will vary in color depending on your ginger / turmeric ratio and optional spices !

Enjoy x

Hands up if you’re ready for another week? This week, I’ve got heaps on my agenda, including back to work, studies, exam...
09/01/2022

Hands up if you’re ready for another week? This week, I’ve got heaps on my agenda, including back to work, studies, exams and house guests. I should be getting my ducks in a row and prepping for the week ahead, but instead I'm enjoying the afternoon sun with Mori and not even feeling guilty about it !
What’s your Sunday looking like ?

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Despite the horrific fact that we still test on animals - did you also realise that the rubbish they spray all over your...
06/01/2022

Despite the horrific fact that we still test on animals - did you also realise that the rubbish they spray all over your supermarket fruit & veggies is the same chemical they use to induce cancer into other living beings. If you haven't yet made the connection between food & disease, now is the time to pull your head out of the sand.
Why do we need to spend $$$$$$$ on finding a cure, when those same resources could be used towards combating the pesticides sprayed on all the food sold for human and animal consumption ?

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