Photography Stories + Planning Guides

Real weddings, elopements and family sessions from across South Australia, along with practical wedding-planning advice gathered from more than 15 years behind the camera. Browse the latest stories below, or explore my wedding planning guides for tips on timelines, family photos, feeling comfortable in front of the camera and more.

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Meaghan and Luke's Relaxed Barossa Valley Engagement Session

I absolutely LOVED capturing these engagement memories for Meaghan an Luke. We went on an adventure in the Barossa Valley exploring warm fields, rolling hills, big old gum trees, pockets of sunshine and more. It was such a great evening! And of course, frolicking was definitely involved. Thanks so much for having me guys!! xo

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Carly & Barnesy's Relaxed Wedding at Barn1890

Oh goodness. What a day! And what a wonderful job Carly & Barnesy did pulling this wedding together, not once but twice! All within 24 hours! Their wedding was scheduled to take place the weekend of Adelaide’s short lived lockdown. As soon as we found that the lockdown would be cut short, Carly was onto it! Getting their entire wedding day moved from Saturday to Sunday. Which made the dancing, seeing each other at the alter, and celebrating with family and friends all the more special. And it was perfectly beautiful, relaxed, fun and full of love and joy.

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Tams & Hazz's Fleurieu Cherries Wedding in McLaren Vale

I LOVE how Tams & Hazz described their wedding; tight-knit, relaxed, romantic and a little bit silly. It was all those things and more! A warm and relaxed celebration at Fleurieu Cherries with their delicious homemade cherry ice-cream, their dog Monkey a cheeky centre of attention and time to chat with friends and family over drinks and canapes. Followed by an escape to the sea where a random dance party welcomed Tams and Hazz in with open arms and sparklers. What a way to end the day!

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Caitlin & Karl's Natural Maternity Portraits at Gull Rock

We were all slightly worried about the rain this day, but just as we hoped, the rain eased and the sun started shining beautifully through the clouds. Despite being slightly windy, it was a gorgeous afternoon! Full of cuddles and beautiful dreams of what the next few weeks, months and years would bring. All the lovely dreams and wishes for the little one soon to join them. A beautiful little pause just to enjoy the moment, and the anticipation of moments to come. Congratulations guys!! :)

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Amelia's Natural Family + Small Business Portraits

I love to capture beautiful and natural moments between people, like Amelia and her son. With an exciting new small business planned, these photos can be used not just for the special family memories, but also to share what she does with the world. The adventure and the fun and the authentic tenderness all captured within one short hour were beautifully heart warming. 💛

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Alice & Geoff's Intimate KI Elopement (with Our Wild Love Elopements)

An Our Wild Love Elopements Wedding. xo

Kangaroo Island is a gorgeous part of the world, and in South Australia we are so lucky that it is literally in our backyard! Kate and I loved visiting KI to capture this beautiful and intimate elopement for Alice, Geoff and their gorgeous little one Grace. (How cute is she!?) Their elopement was simple but special, and a beautiful celebration. (Along with a great chance to relax for the week in a beautiful place). The fancy 5 course meal put on after their special day by Kangaroo Island Source was a big standout, and perfect way to end the day.

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Roanna & James' Marybank Farm Wedding

Roanna & James’ beautiful wedding at Marybank Farm was the last “larger” wedding that I was able to capture before the Corona Virus Health pandemic locked weddings down (to 5 people max) nationwide. What an unbelievable time, and how unbelievably special that Roanna and James could marry with their closest family and friends. After capturing their adventurous engagement portraits in 2019 I couldn’t wait for their wedding. Knowing it would be both beautiful and “chill” at the same time. And it was! Gorgeous florals, a stunning location, casual, classy and intimate. So many good things. Even cows in the vineyard, how do you beat that?

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Tori & Henry's Maximillian Wedding, Adelaide

It was an incredibly hot day on Tori & Henry’s wedding day, quite possibly the hottest of the Summer. But that didn’t stop them from having a beautiful day. A loving ceremony at St Peter’s Girls, photos in the nearby little scrub and a wonderful evening celebrating at Maximillians as the sun set and a change in the weather gently rolled in.

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The Bennett's Natural Family Portraits at Para Wirra Conservation Park

I love taking beautiful & natural portraits for families, especially when I get to capture those memories for the same family every couple of years as they grow. This session was so good. Not only a natural style of photos, but also a very natural place. Complete with gum trees, kangaroos and even emus, one casually walking right past us to drink at the billabong. Of course, we had to feed the ducks as well (not bread, but something better for their tummies). Thanks so much for hiring me again Maggie and Anthony, your family is adorable! And I love catching up with you in the most unique, beautiful and natural places. x

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