Weddings
I will always remember three things from this wedding. The brilliance of the sunshower that followed the ceremony, the cheeky blue elevator and sharks! What an absolute JOY it was to witness your special day Simon and Simone!! And I think I will have to wait a long time to encounter a more unusual setting for a bride and groom portrait session. Wow!!
This shoot started with a competition and a challenge... these two cool cats were the winners of the FREE Pre-Wedding Photography Package at the Mounts Bay Sailing Club Wedding Showcase in May, but were convinced that they weren't photogenic. My mission was to prove them wrong! No denying I won hands down :-) We met at the gorgeous Mounts Bay Road figs opposite the Old Brewery, and spent an hour goofing around in the leaves and finding cute little nooks amoungst the trees. Thanks A+N for being such good sports! You are a pretty fantastic couple xx
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One of the questions I get asked the most with wedding photography, is how to plan a good flow of photography on the day. So here is my attempt to answer the question....
1. FOCUS & FLOW
Your wedding day is a celebration of your love, with all the people you love the most. Rather than trying to get all the 'right' photos, focus on a flow of events that will give you and your guests the most enjoyable experience. This will result in beautifully real images!
2. FOLLOW THE LIGHT
That amazing light that makes everything magic happens in the 20mins before and the 10 mins after sunset. So 'Google' when the sun sets on the date of your wedding, and try to organise your timeframes to allow you that half hour alone outside. In summer, this might mean that you kick off the reception before you quietly slip out. People will be enjoying the food so much they won't even know you were missing.
3. TAKE A MOMENT OUT
So much planning, and the day goes by so fast! Please make sure you give yourselves a little window of time, to sit down and take it all in.
4. A SAMPLE TIMEFRAME
These are the average amounts of time I would ideally give myself at every station.
45 MIN Grooms Preps
90 MIN Brides Preps
20 MIN Pre Ceremony (guests arriving, groom waiting, bride arriving)
40 MIN Ceremony
60 MIN Post Ceremony (mingling, group shot, family shot, congratulations)
15 MIN Pre Reception (reception details, cutting cake, first dance)
45 MIN Bridal Party
60 MIN Bride and Groom (you might break this up into two parts depending on sunset)
60 MIN Reception (everyone at their tables, enjoying food, beginning of speeches)
Main differences to this time frame would occur if utilising a second shooter for Grooms Preps, or if you would prefer full reception coverage.
Had such a delightful time with these two beautiful people as we wandered the grounds of Mounts Bay Sailing Club! There are few Perth wedding venues, where you can tie the knot with such a spectacular and unbroken view of the city. And there are few more romantic ways to end your wedding day than watching the sun set over the twinkling Swan River. A huge thanks to my second shooter The Stache Photography, to Makeup by Nasia for the perfect hair and makeup, and to Michela for the stunning flowers and floral arch.
Yesterday I go to witness two of my dear friends say yes to forever together! With storms threatening all week, the weather was so kind to us as we jumped on a ute and explored the amazing grounds at Tumbulgum Park. There were many crazy moments with the hilarious bridal party, but the gentleness and joy of these final shots before the sun set make them my favourites! Oh yes, a white horse just happened to wander over :-) could it get any better!!
I cannot describe to you what a privelege and an honour it was to witness this beautiful couple getting married, in an intimately beautiful ceremony in the bride's parents home (Mum is from Malaysia and Dad is from Indonesia). From the hustle of what seemed like a hundred family and friends preparing the backyard reception, through the raucous grooms procession, the solemn ceremony and finally the huge celebration that followed, every moment was precious and infused with love. J&M thank you so much for letting me photograph your gorgeous wedding, may your marriage be as wonderful xxx
I am LOVING editing these images so much, that thought I would pop a few sneak peaks up as I go. This was the incredible traditional muslim backyard wedding of Mark and Juri. After all the formal ceremony was conducted, and the guests were well into enjoying their feast of a meal, these two lovebirds slipped out for a quiet moment at sunset...
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This wedding was brimming with life and love from beginning to end! I love this couples choices of venue. The romantic terraced gardens and grand arches of UWA provided the perfect backdrop for romance and ceremony, and the rustic charm of Chapel Farm set the scene for fun and laughter! K&M thank you for the privilege of being a part of making these memories xxx
Have you ever had one of those days, where everything just falls into place? That was this day. Every piece of the puzzle came together perfectly to produce a truly beautiful celebration of this couples commitment to each other, and their beautiful baby girl. Even the sun decided to overwhelm the storm clouds, to ensure that nothing interfered with the beauty and joy of event. C&T it was a delight and an honour to be part of these amazing moments xxx
There is something incredibly fragile in those last few moments before a bride leaves for the ceremony. All the planning, all the preparation, all the years of wondering, have led to this moment, to this man. It's the final looks between father and daughter that get me everytime. As he settles the veil over his little girl, the last minute bustling fades and the depth of the day sinks in deep. They know this is their goodbye...
The words of Lisa Mitchell's song are playing on repeat in my head as I begin editing this wedding from the weekend.... Oooo-woa-oh you're my clean white love! Here are a few highlights I've come accross so far. In sunshine and rain, this day was bliss!
I just wanted to showcase an ever evolving wedding venue in our beautiful Swan Valley! The Mallard Duck is a delightful combination of sweeping gums over a romantic lake, rose gardens, rustic sheds, funky palms and versatile ceremony and reception areas. Before photographing Sarah and Richard's wedding we had planned to find locations away from the venue for the bridal party shoot, but with so much on offer all in the one place, we never had to leave! It made for a fun and relaxed afternoon, with the bride and groom strolling from our final sunset photos straight into the big white marquee for a night filled with great food and good times!
I could not imagine a more perfect setting than Caversham House to celebrate this young couples love for each other! The grand sandstone steps and creeping vines, the secluded swing overlooking a river at sunset, and a room sparkling with chandeliers and laughter! Claire and Scott is was a pleasure to be part of your special day xxx
Every thoughtful detail of this day was breathtakingly beautiful. The vibrant invitations, the lavish flowers, the vintage cars, the dress, the diamonds, the gifts and I could go on. But the most beautiful details of all, were this couples sweet adoration for each other, and the huge love of their families. Claire and Scott I was humbled and grateful to be a part of this celebration of your love. All the very best in the crazy adventure ahead, and I will post more gorgeous pics as soon as you return from honeymoon!
