IT IS absolutely no secret that Coolum-based photographer Kerry Mulgrew loves the beach and the beauty it contains. Every day, that’s 365 days of the year, Kerry is up before dawn and down at the beach ready and waiting to capture the first rays of the day with her camera. From this daily ritual and reflecting on her own time by the beach as a youngster on the Gold Coast at Kirra, Kerry decided to get together a book that would celebrate beachside holiday memories and the natural coastal landscape around Coolum and up towards Noosa.
“I realised that there was no memento for holidaymakers to take home so I thought I could do a book that would bring the holiday into the home and heart,” Kerry said.
“It’s been nine months in the making and it celebrates the four years of my photography here and also the photography of six Coolum locals who have contributed their holiday memories.”
“There’s the early years of Coolum in there and it really is perfect for Airbnb’s or anyone wanting to re-live their childhood holidays by the beach or just trip down memory lane in Coolum.”
Greetings From Paradise is available in both hard and soft cover and is available online via www.kezign.com.au and locally at Owen’s Studio 53, Annie’s Bookstore at Peregian and The Shop. The Advertiser has a signed copy to give away to one lucky reader. To be in the running to win the book please email michelle@coolumadvertiser.com.au by 5pm Wednesday, February 21 with your name, address and phone number with the subject heading ‘paradise’. A winner will be randomly chosen and notified by phone.
Niece Tihanna who is also a photographer with Aunt Kerry Mulgrew. 
Chris, Peter, Angelo and Alison. 
Family members Phil, Judy, Scott, Annette, Trent, Kirsten and Thianna. 
Jan, Lorraine, Aamie, Kerry, Vicki and Janine. 
Olivia and Wendy. 