by admin | November 12, 2012 | Wedding photography
The lead up to anyone’s wedding can be stressful, but for Stacey and Mark, it seemed like they had more than their fair share of hurdles. In the past week they had a number of hiccups with suppliers, including a car smashing through the front of their florist’s shop. Thankfully all their flower’s were safe, but with the run of luck they were having, of course it was going to rain on their big day.
In the morning there was a little light drizzle about, but just as the bride’s limo pulled into the church driveway, the heavens opened and down it came. Despite all of this, I never once saw anything less than a smile on the faces of Stacey and Mark, even during the location shoots when we all got a little wetter than we would have liked (take a look at Mark’s jacket in some of the images below). Their happiness however was contagious and the entire bridal party and myself all had a great afternoon. Thanks guys for making the wettest wedding I’ve attended for a while so much fun!
RW
by admin | November 12, 2012 | Wedding photography
I’ve shot many, many weddings since I committed to being a full-time wedding photographer. Some were small, intimate, backyard weddings; some grand weddings with several hundred guests; there were weddings on the beach; weddings in churches; weddings in gardens – it is a wonderful thing that each wedding is so unique and often so touching.
Every now and then I’m lucky enough to shoot a wedding that really encapsulates the fairy tale that many young women dream of. Rosemary looked every bit the modern Cinderella, from her stunning diamante encrusted heels to her gorgeous fairy-tale wedding dress – she looked amazing. Rosemary and Dale’s wedding was not only beautiful but it was really a fun shoot and there was an insane amount of laughter throughout the day. Here are just a few of my favourite images – thanks for choosing me to shoot your big day Rosemary and Dale, I had a fantastic time.
RW
by admin | September 27, 2012 | Portrait Photography, Wedding photography
We didn’t always include a complimentary engagement shoot with our wedding packages. Quite often, we would book a couple at a Bridal Show or meet them briefly at a pre-wedding session and then we didn’t see them again until the big day. It just… didn’t feel right.
And so, it was probably this time last year, when we were rethinking our wedding packages, that we thought: ‘how about including an engagement shoot?’ You see, we really like to get to know our clients. It is so important that we get a feel for the type of people Rich photographs and that our clients get a chance to explore their creative ideas for their wedding photography before the day. This is especially important when Rich shoots out of town and has been recommended by another supplier. Rich was introduced to Rosemary & Dale by Monica of TML Media, and because they booked us on a recommendation, he didn’t have a chance to meet them.
Luckily, while he was in Sydney for work this week, Rosemary & Dale came in to Darling Harbour to discuss details of their wedding and shoot their engagement session. These guys seem super easy going, look really comfortable in front of the camera and I know Rich had a great time shooting around the newly developed Darling Harbour precinct. They spent the afternoon strolling around looking for pockets of slightly less populated areas to shoot in… including a carousel! Here is a small sampling from the shoot. Look out for Rosemary & Dale’s wedding images in November.
MW
by admin | September 17, 2012 | Wedding photography
Every now and then, Rich and I manage to wrangle a few short hours out of our seriously crazy schedule to do a bit of a drive around the country lanes that crisscross all over Northern NSW. If you are ever searching for a seriously quaint, country Church to exchange your vows in, then this area has it all. I don’t know, perhaps it is just me, but I love a country wedding. I think I’m still in that honeymoon phase of moving to the country because I’m just loving the rolling hills, the country folk and the quaint timber Churches.
A little while back, Rich and I stumbled on The Eureka Uniting Church. Set back on a quiet country road, moments away from some of the most breath-taking scenery around… was it any wonder that we were truly excited to be invited to photograph Vicky and Chris’ wedding there? And, they didn’t disappoint. Vicky and Chris’ wedding just oozed Eureka country charm.
Vows were exchanged before an intimate gathering of friends and family, followed by afternoon tea in the Church hall and completed by a charming wedding reception at the historic Eltham Hotel. We know that some of the guests traveled a very long way to attend the wedding and I’m sure it was well worth the trip. When I asked Richard to describe the day, he summed it up in one word – laughter. Lots of it. Vicky and Chris celebrated their union with immense amounts of laughter – sounds perfect doesn’t it?
Vicky and Chris, we wish you all the very, very best for your amazing life together. Thanks for letting us be part of your day.
by admin | September 3, 2012 | Wedding photography
During my twenty-odd years of living in Brisbane, there was always one part of the Northern Rivers district that would make me feel homesick whenever I passed through it. That’s the stretch of road between Lennox Head and Ballina. This road passes Boulders Beach, Skennars Head and Flat Rock, and all of these locations hold some of the fondest memories of my childhood and teenage years. I remember in my later teens wishing I could own (or at least visit) some of the spectacular properties that line the hilltops along this road. Well on Saturday, I finally got to visit one. This was the location of Kaila and Danny’s ceremony and reception and it was as gorgeous as I had always imagined. Uninterupted views across to Boulders Beach on a day when the weather was perfect! You couldn’t pick a more stunning location and the entire day was simply magical. A beautiful couple surrounded by gorgeous friends at a spectacular venue… it all made my job a little too easy!
