Weddings and Portraits

Rachel & Rick. A Fig Tree Restaurant – Byron Bay Wedding.

admin — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 08:51:59 +0000

Never let it be said that the Peet’s don’t know how to have a good time. Rachel & Rick’s wedding had a party atmosphere from start to finish and everyone had an absolute blast!

The couple moved up to the local region from Sydney just a few years ago and so most of their family and friends made the journey from the big-smoke for their special day. And when you are in a place like Byron Bay at a venue as amazing as Fig Tree Restaurant, it’s almost impossible not to have a great time!

The girls were staying at one of Fig Tree Restaurant’s newly renovated houses and had a very early start, being pampered and made up by the incredible talent of the Lovely Gypsies. The boys were staying off-site at a Villa in Ewingsdale and had a slightly slower start due to the previous night’s festivities.

When the time came for the ceremony, Rachel was led down the aisle by her bridesmaids and the couple’s three beautiful daughters. Melissa Halliwell delivered a beautifully heartfelt service in front of one of the most amazing views in the country. Byron Bay certainly did put on a great show for Rachel & Rick!

The party continued long into the night with guests being entertained by DJ Kristen and the ever-enticing In the Booth photobooth.

Cake:

The Rebellyous Cake Co.

Transport:

The Magic Bus – Byron Bay

Photo Booth:

In the Booth

Hope & Isaac. A Gorgeous Rous Mill Wedding.

admin — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 01:11:15 +0000

Hope and Isaac were high school sweethearts whose love and affection grew over the course of six years, bringing them to this… their wedding day!

The day started with Hope and her bridesmaids being pampered by the girls at Lazuli Sisters Hair and Makeup Studio in Lismore. While they were in the midst of their preparations, I made a quick trip out to Casino to where the boys were all getting ready. As is so often the case with the groomsmen, this was a very casual, stress-free event, fuelled by a few ice-cold beers.

Ceremony & Reception Venue:

Christine’s Church of the Two Grandfathers

Hair & Make-up:

Lazuli Sisters Hair and Makeup Studio

After another short stop in Lismore to catch the final stages of hair and make-up, the girls and I made our way to the couple’s home in Goonellabah where they all slipped into their gorgeous gowns before heading off to the wedding venue. Hope and Isaac chose Christine’s Church of the Two Grandfathers as the location for their wedding and what an absolutely magical setting this is. The church was originally built in 1895 and is one of the few timber churches in Australia that is still in it’s original condition. Now lovingly nestled next to a macadamia orchard and surrounded by a beautiful rose garden, it truly is a stunning location for a wedding.

Congratulations to a beautiful couple!

Hope & Isaac. A Byron Bay Engagement Session

admin — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 22:49:24 +0000

Oh to be young and in love! Meet Hope and Isaac. These guys are in the final stages of planning a beautiful spring wedding for this September, and a couple of weeks ago, we headed down to Byron Bay for their engagement session.

I absolutely love this type of shoot… a casual stroll through gorgeous landscape with a beautiful couple and these guys were super easy to work with. Largely because they are both happy and easy-going, but also I believe, because Hope’s dad is a very talented and well-respected photographer himself and so I think she has spent plenty of time in front of the lens during her life.

No doubt, September will roll around in no time and I’m super-excited to be capturing their special day for them.

Kate & Dan. A Retro Engagement Session.

admin — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 22:45:06 +0000

When scouting for interesting locations for engagement sessions, an important factor for me is to find somewhere very secluded, where the couple can feel at ease and not have to worry about on-lookers… Kate and Dan’s engagement session was about as far removed from this ideal as you could get.

In early June, Coolangatta comes alive with style, cars and music from the 50’s and 60’s. Kate and Dan chose to get into the vibe and have their shoot in amongst the spectacular that is ‘Cooly Rocks On’. So 50’s styled Kate, Dapper-Dan and I took to the streets, with thousands of other people and made this series of images.

As chaotic as it was at times, the general vibe was electric and we definitely all had a ball! The old classic cars were the perfect props for the shoot and I’d like to thank the owners who graciously let us use their vehicles. After such a fun day, I really can’t wait for Kate and Dan’s wedding next year… it’s going to be a blast!

Briony & Diamond. A Lennox Head Engagement Session.

admin — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 04:19:55 +0000

At the start of this year, following the results of Australia’s Marriage Law Postal Survey, fellow photographer Melle Veronesi offered up her wedding photography services to one lucky same-sex couple at no charge. This very quickly snowballed into an entire wedding with more than 20 local wedding suppliers and soon the Same-Sex Wedding Competition valued at over $15,000 was born.

As Melle was obviously covering the wedding photography part of the competition, I offered up my services for the lucky couple’s engagement session.

Briony and Diamond were the lucky winners and I couldn’t imagine a more deserving couple. These guys were so appreciative and oh so much in love! I was so happy to have been able to be a part of their journey.

For their engagement session, we spent a gorgeous afternoon strolling along the beach at Lennox Head. Below are the results of our time together.

Stacey & Jarrod. A Wedding Proposal Caught on Camera.

admin — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:25:33 +0000

Some couples are just meant to be together and Stacey and Jarrod are indeed one of those couples. During our session, the guys were so comfortable together that I really didn’t need to provide any direction… I simply sat back and captured their lovingly playful interaction. This photo shoot was just one activity of a day packed with pampering that Jarrod has surprised Stacey with as an early birthday present. Little did she know that the day had actually been months in the planning and Jarrod was just about to ask her to spend the rest of her life with him.

I’m not sure who was more nervous, Jarrod or me? He seemed cool as a cucumber, but as time passed I was beginning to wonder if it was going to happen. At one point I thought he had dropped the ring in a mound of fallen leaves and I was bracing for disaster. Thankfully though, that wasn’t the case. The day had been scattered with showers and although we started with a dry patch, it soon started drizzling and as we all became wetter and wetter it seemed like Stacey was about to call an end to the session… and then Jarrod got down on one knee and Stacey started jumping for joy. Soon we were standing in the pouring rain but the couple didn’t even notice. They were too busy celebrating love!

The Sherer Family. A Byron Bay Family Portrait session.

admin — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 02:06:33 +0000

Let me introduce you to the Sherer family, Katrina, Brian, Natalie & Camille, who travelled all the way from California to spend a couple of hours shooting with me in my grand office, commonly known as Byron Bay (they may have come to Australia for other reasons as well, but let’s not let facts get in the way of a good story).

This was such a fun shoot. Not only are the Sherer’s photogenic, but they are also a close-knit group who love spending time together. While Byron Bay once again delivered a perfect afternoon for shooting, it was the Sherer family who made this session such a blast.

Stephanie & Christopher. A Bangalow Wedding.

admin — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 03:21:50 +0000

What an incredible day it was for Stephanie & Christopher’s wedding! Fun, relaxed, emotional… it was everything you would want your wedding day to be.

My day started with the boys’ preparation in Ballina at the Groom’s parents house… and conveniently also at their personal hairstylist who lives right nextdoor! The girls were all getting ready at the couple’s home in Cumbalum, before being whisked away to Bangalow by Forever Kombis.

I can honestly say that I have never seen The Moller Pavilion at Bangalow Showgrounds look as good as it did for Steph & Chris’ wedding. The couple did an incredible job with their rustic styling and The Alstonville Florist really outdid themselves with dressing the arbor and all the other floral delights.

As everyone gathered under the big ol’ fig tree, we could see the Kombi with the bridesmaids arrive at the entrance… but then it stood still… for much longer than Chris anticipated. Was it cold feet? A breakdown? Change of heart?? Thankfully not, somehow the gate that had just been unlocked minutes before had been locked again. Once everyone realised what the issue was, one of the groomsmen ran down to meet the Kombi with a key. At the same time, a couple of cheeky cows had decided to make their way through another gate to see what everyone was congregating under the tree for. Another groomsmen was tasked with herding the cattle back, and after a short while, everything was back on track.

The rest of the day ran like clockwork. Michelle Shannon delivered a beautifully heartfelt service (as she always does). The bridal party and I shot around the showgrounds and the main street of Bangalow before heading back to the Moller pavilion where the party really started.

Celebrant:

Michelle Shannon

Ceremony & Reception Venue:

The Moller Pavilion, Bangalow Showgrounds

Catering:

Crusta Pizza

Music:

Dan Clark

Florist:

Alstonville Florist

Cake:

Rebellyous Cakes

Rings:

Paradise Jewellers

Steph’s Hair:

Hair Fetish

Make Up:

Beauty Destination Amy Watson

Transport:

Forever Kombis

Dress:

Made with Love

Therese & Angelo. An Elements @ Byron Bay Wedding.

admin — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 02:41:56 +0000

Each year Therese and Angelo take a break from city life and head to Kingscliff to holiday with their two beautiful girls. This year, unbeknownst to all their family and friends, before heading to Kingscliff, they took a short stay at Elements of Byron and tied the knot.

The couple both come from Italian heritage and have already been together for 17 years… so it should come as no surprise that their wedding wasn’t going to be a traditional affair. The ceremony took place by the duck pond on the grounds of Elements, to the dulcet tones of Rhydian Lewis and was officiated by Therese’s life-long friend, Melissa Fahey.

After the ceremony, we strolled around the grounds of Elements and Belongil Beach, capturing memories as the sun set on what was a gorgeous day.

Back at Elements, the party was treated to an incredible meal, fantastic service and more wonderful music by Rhydian.

Ceremony Venue:

Elements of Byron

Reception Venue & Catering:

Elements of Byron

Celebrant:

Melissa Fahey

Music:

Rhydian Lewis

Kerrie & Owen. A Tucki Tucki Wedding.

admin — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:15:16 +0000

What an absolutely stunning day it was for Kerrie and Owen’s wedding last Saturday. Blue skies and uninterrupted views that stretched as far as the eye could see. The couple chose to hold their wedding on family property across the road from where they live at Tucki Tucki. Owen had spent many, many hours over the previous months clearing the land of boulders and lantarna, and the result was one of the nicest outdoor wedding locations anywhere around Lismore.

Kerrie and Owen were joined by their closest friends and family (and some of their favourite heifers) for a beautifully heartfelt ceremony officiated by Dot Orchard.

Once the formalities were out of the way, we spent the afternoon shooting in the gorgeous late afternoon light and then we all made our way to the Ballina RSL Club where the festivities continued long into the night.

Reception Venue & Catering:

Ballina RSL

Celebrant:

Dot Orchard

Florist:

Alstonville Florist

Cake:

Sweet Obsessions

Hair:

Wedding Hair by Leah

Make-Up:

Lisa Williams

Transport:

Beef + Beach Stretch Hummer

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Hope & Isaac. A Gorgeous Rous Mill Wedding.

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Hope & Isaac. A Byron Bay Engagement Session

Kate & Dan. A Retro Engagement Session.

Briony & Diamond. A Lennox Head Engagement Session.

Stacey & Jarrod. A Wedding Proposal Caught on Camera.

The Sherer Family. A Byron Bay Family Portrait session.

Stephanie & Christopher. A Bangalow Wedding.

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