Muddy roads, Wine Barrels and a Stunning little Chapel

After a night of rest and a bit of a sleep in after Teigan and Aaron's wedding, it was time to get ready for the wedding of Tswi & Emily out at Peppers Creek Barrel Room. Just like the day before, it was a little wet and drizzly on and off throughout the day. The girls were very calm and relaxed while getting ready at Crowne Plaza. We even risked running outside for a few quick portraits on a chess board, but as soon as we got into place it started raining again, so we all had to run back to the room.

Tswi and Emily's ceremony was held in the beautiful little chapel at Peppers Creek. As soon as the ceremony was finished we made our way down to the dam at peppers for some photos with the bridal party that involved some toyota jumps and some broken bouquets. We then spent a bit of time doing some backlit photos with the Barrel wall. From there Tswi and Emily climbed into my car where we spent some time doing some beautiful portraits in a big field, a muddy dirt road, some vines and some big silos.

I then brought them both back to spend cocktail and canape hour with their guests as much of Tswi's family had travelled internationally for the wedding. The reception was held inside the beautiful barrel room, with candles everywhere and a stunning (and very delicious smelling) cake!

Thank you both for allowing me to share your perfect day with you! You were both so awesome to work with and were happy to run with my crazy ideas. So thank you both!

Pincurls, Raindrops and Graffitti Walls

Wedding season this year has been a bit of a wet one, so it was no surprise that when I woke up on the 1st March that it was drizzling outside again. Today was the wedding day of Teigan and Aaron. Merindah made her way off to Tanilba Bay to photograph the boys, while I made my way down to the beautiful Bella Vista in Mayfeild where the beautiful bride was getting ready and the rest of the wedding would be held. When I arrived, Teigan and the girls were so calm and relaxed, with splashes of vibrant red everywhere, peaking out of the upstairs windows to watch the guests and the boys arrive all suited up.

When it came time for the ceremony, the decision was made to move the ceremony from the garden to the large verandah of the building as the drizzling rain was still hanging around.

After the ceremony we spent the afternoon using a number of locations around Newcastle for some unique portraits, including Newcastle train station, and my favourite, a dark, dingy, grafitti filled alleyway! Luckily the rain held off long enough for us to do the majority of the portraits without umbrellas.

The reception was held back at Bella Vista, with delicious food, plenty of dancing and a seriously cool custom cake topper! When it came time to leave, Teigan and Aaron made their grand exit out of the building under and archway created by all their family and friends.

Thank you both for having us there to share your day. We had so much fun with you both and you were just so easy to photograph. 

Soooooo Kawaii

Early one Monday morning, I met with my dear friend Maddy for a photo shoot with a bit of a difference. Maddy was the first model I ever shot way back in 2008 or 2009 (I can't remember which) and has since become a great friend of mine. Maddy was up for a short time from Melbourne, so we decided to catch up with a quirky, Japanese Kawaii themed photoshoot! Maddy arrived with this awesome blue hair and a wardrobe of cute clothes. We spent the morning using a number of locations around Largs, Woodville and Morpeth to create some very cute images. I had so much fun with all the vibrant colours! and in particular, finally got to use the field of purple weeds I've been eyeing off for some time.

Thank you for coming to visit Maddy!

Old Dairies, suitcases and a cute little helper

On a lovely sunny Friday afternoon in February, I met with Sharon, Adrian and the gorgeous little girl Alissa to do a combined family shoot and baby bump shoot. Something a bit different from my usual work, so it was quite refreshing. We spent the afternoon at numerous locations, including vineyards and an old dairy with little Alissa being more than happy to assist me with the big heavy suitcase and the flowing fabric we had her mum dressed in. My favourite part was the Sharon and Adrian had the coolest western boots on! So much fun!

Thank you for letting me share these beautiful moments with your family, and congratulations on the arrival of baby Jake Rhys!