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!
by admin | August 12, 2012 | Portrait Photography, Wedding photography
From the moment I arrived at the hilltop homestead at the back of Lennox Head, I knew I was in for a fun afternoon. This was Kaila & Danny’s engagement session and their property certainly had no shortage of picturesque spots to shoot in. The guys were so easy-going that it really didn’t feel like work… it was more like having a casual stroll with friends around an amazing piece of land. Some people are just more open to certain things than others and when I asked the guys if they minded laying in the grass, Kaila replied “The cow dung is dry… it’ll dust off easy”. From this point on I knew I was working with a couple that were willing to go the extra mile for the sake of a great image. I can’t wait for the wedding in September
If you are wondering what Danny is pointing at in one of the images below, they were spotting shapes in the clouds, almost oblivious to the fact that we were in the middle of a shoot. For me, it was like being a fly on the wall and witnessing what I imagine would be a slice of life when the cameras aren’t around. As a photographer, it was a really lovely moment.
by admin | June 5, 2012 | Wedding photography
I love being a photographer! One of the things I like most, besides the art and craft, is the camaraderie among fellow photographers. Essentially we are all competitors, but you would never guess it. We socialise with one another, we educate one another, we bounce ideas off one another and when one of us needs a hand, there is generally a number of colleagues eager and willing to step up and help out. Such was the case with Rachel and Chris’ wedding.
I received a call a couple of weeks ago from one such photographer in need. Dan from Sol Photography had called looking for someone to take on one of their weddings as his wife Bec had just injured her back and was laid up with a herniated disk… OUCH!! I had another job booked in Lismore which was due to start an hour after this Evans Head wedding was to finish (which for the non-local readers is about a 50 minute drive), but I was more than happy to help out provided everyone was aware of the schedule. Everything was cleared with the bride and groom and so Saturday morning I was off to shoot their wedding.
Rachel and Chris are a great couple and their wedding had it all… rain, tears, laughter, umbrellas, more rain and even a spot of jousting! As fate would have it, the Lismore job was postponed due to illness which freed me up to stay a little longer at the wedding. Saturday was filled with scattered showers and one short torrential downpour… which just happened to occur right at the scheduled ceremony time. The couple decided to wait it out and the delayed ceremony was simply beautiful. Below is just a small sample of what was truly a gorgeous wedding.
Rachel and Chris, I am so pleased I got to spend your special day with you, and Bec, I hope you are back on your feet in no time.
RW
by admin | May 27, 2012 | Portrait Photography, Wedding photography
Carly and Coady. They just sound like they should be together don’t they? We love engagement shoots, it’s such a nice way to get to know our clients. We were lucky enough to be invited out to Carly and Coady’s place for this shoot and honestly, if you can combine a great couple and a spectacular location half the work is done.
This time I’m not going to even bother apologising for being so long between blog posts, I’m just going to leave you to drink in the beauty of their young love. We can’t wait until the wedding guys. Hope you love the images as much as we do.
by admin | April 2, 2012 | Wedding photography
We love living in the Northern Rivers. I know, I know… I’ve probably said it all before but, really, this is one of the most beautiful areas in Australia. The beach, the rolling hills – what is not to love about this area? When Rich and I were living in Brisbane he used to always say that he never felt like he was home until he saw a particular stretch of sand down Lennox Head way. Now that I live here I can totally understand what he means. This area just has that effect on you. Even on our busiest days, all it takes is a glimpse of the coastline and I remember why we moved and why we work so hard doing what we do. I guess that is why we enjoy our local bridal shows so much. Not only do we get to meet lots and lots of local brides but we also get to meet other wedding service providers who work really hard to ensure that the Northern Rivers Area is a fantastic place to get married.
Hopefully all those who dropped by the Ballina Bridal Show last weekend were just as impressed by the array of services offered and the quality and passion of the service providers. Let’s face it, getting married is a big financial investment and you want to make sure you are hiring professionals who can deliver on your big day. We’ve all heard the horror wedding stories about things going wrong on the day and I guess that’s what makes a bridal show a great place to shop for your wedding service providers. We can vouch for quite a few of the providers around this area so, if you need any recommendations, feel free to drop us a line.
Here are a few shots taken by Richard at the “fantasy wedding” held on the day. All service providers are listed below. Big thanks go out to Vicki at the Ballina RSL for hosting and organising such a great event for our area. Thanks also to Ballina RSL staff members Allicia Blyth and Mark Gray who were our Fantasy Wedding bride and groom on the day.
MW
Allicia’s Hair by Melissa Jane Thompson
