Creative Asia Photography Awards 2012

What a busy busy weekend I have had. I finally have a free moment to blog. Last Thursday I received two emails regarding my entries to the Creative Asia Photography Awards. I was on my phone so couldn't see the whole email, but from what I could see, two of my images I had entered into the creative Asia Awards had been awarded Bronze! Needless to stay I was rather pleased. By the time I made my way back to the studio, I had received a third email, letting me know my third and final image I had entered had also won a Bronze Award. I am very happy with the results and have taken the judges critique on board. Looking forward to hopefully acheiving a Silver or Gold next year!

These are my three images that received awards:

This weekend was quite a busy one. I had the midday wedding of Joanne and Jared on the Saturday and a lovely newborn shoot with little Kade on the Sunday.

Joanne and Jared's ceremony was held at King Edward Park. Due to the rain we have been having, the park was very muddy. Not really what you want in a white gown! But they didn't let a muddy gown and a puddle filled park dampen their spirits. After the ceremony we made our way around Newcastle to a number of different locations before heading to Lambton Bowling Club for the reception. It was a lovely day and I felt honoured to have been chosen to celebrate it with them. Thanks guys!

On Sunday morning a past couple of mine, Adam and Alarna, brought their beautiful new little baby boy around to the studio for his first photoshoot. He was such an inquisitve little boy and was not interested in falling alseep for us. He was more than happy to eat the fur mat and try and wiggle his way out of every box and basket he was put in. Our morning was full of lots of laughs and 'awwwww'-ing. I had a great time!

The Busiest Fortnight

This past fortnight has been a very busy one for Candice Campbell Photography, both shooting and with meetings with many lovely couples. I also had my week long trip to Gladstone in QLD thrown into the mix as well. Half a holiday, half shooting, very enjoyable.

But lets get back to the beginning...

On Friday the 8th June, I had the honour of photographing the big day of a very brave young couple, Rikki and Gareth. Gareth is very unwell, and many suppliers from across the Hunter Valley pulled together to create the most perfect and magical day for them. A huge thanks to Tocal Homestead, Cater force, Classic chevs, Dj Kev and all the other suppliers who all helped to create this very special day. We feel honoured to have been a part of it.

The following day I had another huge one ahead of me. I spent the whole day shooting for the Maitland Junior Rep's 'Lion, the witch and the wardrobe" show. After their long day of dress rehearsals ended, Lell and Guil, the lovely couple who run the rep, got themselves dressed up for their engagement shoot with a difference. Since the rep is such a huge part of both of their lives, it was only fitting we did the shoot on the stage with their sets for the lion the witch and the wardrobe. 

While I was in Gladstone, I had a number of shoots to do as well. The first was a mini couples shoot with Maddy and Aden in one of the local laundromats. I must say we did get a few rather odd looks from the workers who were doing their late night washing.

While there, we also did a mini fashion shoot for Maddy. Once again, strange looks as we put her inside some of the dryers. Our aim was to get something a little kitschy, and I think we achieved that.

While in Gladstone, I spent two days sussing out the perfect locations for Robyn and Callum. They wanted locations that were a bit different from the typical pretty locations. So I took them to a number of somewhat obscure places I had found around Gladstone. Then we finished off in the Tondoon Botanical Gardens for a few contrasting rainforest shots. I had a great day working with this couple. Thanks guys for being so keen to try some really different locations and for not being afraid to climb into all that long grass.