When Australian athlete Rebecca Colefax traded in her star-studded career for motherhood, she rediscovered an old passion for photography that has now become her livelihood. Inspired by the beauty of life's humble beginnings, she now specializes in capturing portraits of newborn babies, a craft she hopes will preserve precious family memories.
Dubbed the "First Lady of kiteboarding," Colefax made a name for herself as Australia's first female kiteboarder and went on to become the country's first world champion in the sport in 2003. "I went the highest I could go in my sport, got a university degree, and travelled all over the world," she told Daily Mail. "But, out of all of that, the most amazing moment in my entire life was the birth of my children." After giving birth to her third child six years ago, she decided to pick up her camera and get back into a hobby she shelved as a young adult to pursue athletics. She now focuses on photographing pregnant women, newborns, toddlers and families, striving to create tangible copies of the most precious moments.
"Photographs are not a just a Facebook profile or an Instagram post - they're a lifetime memory," she said of social media's effect on family life, comparing it to the numerous filled frames hanging on the walls of her parents' house. Though she herself has embraced a modern style of imagery, when it comes to the heart of the matter, Rebecca Colefax is back to basics. Have a look through some of her most stunning portraits of the world's newest additions below, and vote for the ones that brought a smile to your face.
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I wanted to be in the middle , I hate it on the outside , and it was my turn to be there
WOW! This is Fantastic. She is almost like Ann Geddes. She's really great because she knows what to look for and how to get the best shot. Nice.
The baby on the right looks a bit Ed Sheeran to me... Someone please say I'm not the only one :D
Mommy is touching me, Daddy, and Aunt Daisy. I feel so wanted and loved. Yea, I do, look at my face.
This picture definitely reminds me of Ann Geddes baby picture. Ann uses multiple babies, too. This shot is one baby in multiple poses. This is A Great Collage. WOW!
To get this type of picture she waited for it. She knows what to look for. What a Great Photographer. And she's self taught. A very talented Lady.
HI Lady.......So, you're my MOMMY! Nice to finally meet you. I LOVE YOU.
Best feeling was the first time my eyes met my newborn's eyes & they just stared at me. Made me cry.
Hey lady, I thought you were going to take a picture of my face. You took a picture of my head? What for? Oh, I see, now. Cool.
Baby feet are the only feet I like lol...so darn cute, just wanna nibble tbem!!!
i find this photo kind of disturbing and bizzare. the crib reminds me of something else. it's a good thing that the baby is smiling though.
"Hell no! I'm not touching that thing ever!" Seconds later: "He pooped on daddy, he's alright"
...that "egg" has a tail...I think it might be the other part of the mix 🤔😯
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i guess those are the most beautiful hands and feet that i've seen...
Could you step back a bit? That camera is hard to get into focus!
Very nice pics but... I find them very classic, nothing original. Still a very good work and talented photograph.
Awww... Love their little hearts. Can't wait for my second to be here. 30 days and counting!
All very beautiful white babies! Where are the ethnic and mixed babies
Very nice pics but... I find them very classic, nothing original. Still a very good work and talented photograph.
Awww... Love their little hearts. Can't wait for my second to be here. 30 days and counting!
All very beautiful white babies! Where are the ethnic and mixed babies
