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.
Natural Couples Portraits at Maslin Beach
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
Chris & Max's Adelaide Hills Elopement
Chris and Max had a beautifully relaxed and intimate wedding ceremony at Sinclair’s Gully with their closest family and friends, many who made the journey across the sea from the other side of the world. Sinclair’s Gully is not only warm and welcoming with the perfect relaxed vibe, but also gorgeously Aussie with it’s ghost gum forest and native wildlife. The perfect setting for a perfect wedding celebration.
Renee and Angus' One Paddock Currency Creek Wedding
Renee and Angus’ wedding day was warm and bright with perfect weather, a relaxed and casual day. They looked forward to all the special moments; the ceremony, speeches and first dance. One Paddock at Currency Creek was the perfect venue for their rustic boho vibe with beautiful views, vineyard and even horses. It made me one very happy photographer, what a beautiful day!
Mahalia & Chris' Barn1890 Wedding - Dancing is Back!
Mahalia & Chris had a wedding with a casual vibe allowing them to relax and be themselves with all of their guests. Mahalia had two stunning dresses and the decor of the barn was perfectly gorgeous. We were SO excited that dancing became legal at SA weddings again that very day, and the dance floor was well made use of! It was a beautiful day of smiles, sunshine, laughter and love.
Bec and Nathan's White Hill Estate Boho Wedding
If there was such a thing as a perfect wedding day, I’d say that Bec and Nathan nailed it. It was beautiful, relaxed, intimate, full of laughter and good food - and everything felt easy and fun. Bec and Nathan got married together with their two children before strolling down the lawn to celebrate and commit to their life together surrounded by loved ones under a beautifully decorated arbor and tall gum trees.
Bec & Johnny's Burbrook Forest + Willunga Wedding
Bec & Johnny has an intimate, happy and relaxed wedding at Burbrook Forest beneath that gorgeous iconic tree. Surrounded by just the nearest and dearest, with delicious platters and donuts to follow. Their day was full of smiles and laughs, and Bec looked stunning in the gorgeous dress made by her mum! We took photos around the beautiful Kuitpo as well as a short little drive to the rolling hills near Willunga.
Ainsley's Creative 21st Portraits
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.
Paul & Rosa's Adventurous Onkaparinga Engagement Portraits
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.
Kate & Luke's Elopement in Nature
One of the reasons I love Sinclair’s Gully (besides being married their myself) is the gorgeous and natural setting. You’re just up the hill from the city and yet you’re surrounded by gorgeous scrub and wildlife. Kate and Luke took advantage of this beautiful space by marrying beneath the ghost gum forest. The classic vintage vibe from outfits to styling perfectly blending with the natural greens. Their day was laid back and simple, and yet elegant. A perfect morning!
Ebony & Aiden's Port Germein Farm Wedding
Head north in South Australia and it won’t take too long to reach a unique beauty all its own. Red dusty earth stretching out to low lying ranges, large old gum trees lining dry creek beds and crystal clear blue ocean waters right up to Port Augusta and then continuing East. It’s a place I love to travel any time I need to feel grounded. So it was an absolute no brainer for me when Ebony & Aiden asked me to capture their wedding day at the family farm in Port Germein.