Claudia & Nug's Broken Hill Engagement Portraits
Claudia & Nug's Broken Hill Engagement Portraits
We all remember that record breaking hot day last week, nearly 47 degrees in Adelaide, the hottest day on record since the 30s! Kate and I (the celebrant I work with at Our Wild Love Elopements) decided to keep the record breaking heat going with a road trip to Broken Hill to capture Claudia and Nug’s beautiful wedding day. Prior to this though, we decided to do a a simple little engagement shoot with their beautiful daughter Livy. To keep our energy up for the big day, we decided to keep the session short and indoors. (How’s that for ironic? The sun keeping us inside, not the rain). Even so. The simple, little indoor session was perfect practice for the day to follow, and a sweet little, casual moment for the gorgeous family.
Photography: Sarah - Little Car Photography
Location: Golf and Country Club, Broken Hill
I loved this portrait session to celebrate Georgia and Levi’s engagement. The sun was warm and lovely, and the location was perfect with gum trees, reeds, tall rock walls and beautiful grasses. And what could be better than finishing up with puppy cuddles?
The early newborn phase is so fleeting (and if we’re honest, a little chaotic as everything changes in the most beautiful of ways!) There is so much joy and excitement to capture, and a whole new little person to meet and document. What a marvellous stage in life!
I love engagement sessions! A more relaxed portrait session celebrating a huge moment in your relationship, just the two of you (and me), out on an adventure, enjoying the beautiful sunshine. They’re just the best!
I adore it when I get to continue documenting a couple’s journey, from their wedding to their pregnancy and their first child. It’s just so special! Sarah and Stew are such lovely and welcoming people, and their baby girl is just too precious. We captured both their newborn and maternity portraits at their home on a little farm. Congratulations again guys!! x
Melissa and Daniel went on an adventure to celebrate their 5 year wedding anniversary, with their awesome little dachshund Peggy. As part of their celebrations they had Em capture some natural and relaxed portraits at one of my favourite beaches, Maslin Beach. A lovely walk through an old quarry that leads to the dog friendly part of the beach and some gorgeous scenes. A special place to hang out and enjoy the company of loved ones without the hustle and bustle of the more popular local beaches. Enjoy the rest of your adventures guys!! x
Every time we take family portraits involving everyone, (adult kids included), I’m reminded how special and important family is. We often document our early days as a family, when the children are little and we’re just finding out feet. But celebrating a history of memories as we grow into adults ourselves is so special as well. (Each time we do a session like this, I just want to grab my own family and do the same!) Thanks so much for having us to capture these memories for you guys! x
I love capturing family portraits! It means I get to see beautiful families grow and personalities blossom. It’s especially lovely when we get to hang out on a beautifully sunny day in a very natural space full of trees and things to explore. This was a beautiful little session spent exploring the scrub, some old farm ruins and jumping from rock to rock. So lovely to spend time with your beautiful family again Erin and Dave. x
Tamsyn, Mitchell and I spent one late Spring arvo together hanging out in the Barossa Valley to capture their engagement portraits. The sun was shining and giving us plenty of light to get creative with. The Barossa Valley is gorgeous with it’s rolling hills, golden fields, creek beds and trees. Congratulations again on your engagement guys! x
Ainsely received this portrait sesesioni as a beautiful gift from her Aunt, a nice way to create a time capsule of her early twenties. I love sessions like this! It’s a great time to remember and celebrate, whilst having the added bonus of boosting self confidence. I like to think of them as self-love-sessions.
When Rosa, Paul & I started this little hike - we weren’t planning to do the full thing. I thought I’d take them through the beautiful scrub, past the echidnas home to the look out. And then, depending on how we felt - down to the gorge to see the river, but with every intention of heading back up the way we had come. Thing is, a session with me is never just a photography session. If there is even the slightest chance that we might be able to have an adventure as well, I won’t help but be able to encourage it.
Some days the inspiration just hits, and you’d be silly not to take advantage of it. I LOVE finding beauty in unique and unexpected places. From random stops along the road to hidden alley ways, especially at golden hour. When the character of light grows deep and warm.
Sarah Graue is a down-to-earth photographer based in South Australia and the grower behind Dennison Scrub, where she’s working to regenerate the land and find practical ways to bring Australian ingredients back into everyday life.
Lauren and Brent married in this field, and so it was very special for them to be able to come back and take family portraits here with their two little girls. Exploring the forest looking for wild flowers in the conservation park, and cuddling underneath the wedding tree in the paddock while horses looked on.