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.
Shey & Glen's Perfect Penny's Hill Winery Wedding
April weddings are always beautiful, with their warm Autumn tones and temperate weather. Saturday was a little bit extra special, with extra perfect weather, clear blue skies, a golden sunshine glow and the wedding of Shey & Glen at Penny's Hill. I met Shey briefly just before the wedding, looking absolutely stunning. Elly & Elm Events had done a wonderful job setting up a stunning backdrop for the wedding ceremony, with gorgeous florals and rustic touches, and Glen waited excitedly by it.
Rychelle & Brittain's Garden Wedding
Sunday was a perfect day in oh so many ways. Starting with clear blue, sunny skies, beautifully temperate weather and the most gentle of breezes. I arrived at Stockade botanical park just as family and decorators had arrived to set up the wedding marquee and rotunda. There was a beautifully calm buzz of excitement as Rychelle and Brittain (AKA Michael) arrived together for their pre-ceremony portraits.
Prue & mark's Gorgeous Backyard Wedding
On Easter Saturday, with skies full of beautiful clouds and a perfectly temperate breeze Prue and Mark married in absolutely stunning DIY fashion in their lovely backyard. If you follow Pinterest for inspiration, then the setup for this DIY backyard wedding may well be your dream! With gorgeous festoon lighting, homemade arbours, signing stations and drink bars and absolutely gorgeous styling with the perfect amount of natural flower arrangements.
Sean's 10 Year Wedding Vowel Renewal Surprise for Tanya
On Good Friday, after 3 years of secret planning, Sean surprised his beautiful wife Tanya with a vowel renewal ceremony & reception on their 10 year wedding anniversary at the Stamford Grand, Glenelg Beach. Along with Tanya's best friend Ciara, Sean spent the three years meticulously bringing together all of the details for Tanya's dream renewal.
Chris & Stephanie's Adelaide Garden Wedding
The weather recently has been so perfect, with beautiful warm and sunny days, soft and cool breezes and gentle patches of cloud rolling through blue skies. The perfect weather for weddings. Sunday was an amazing day to be a part of, as two sweet souls married in the beautiful Adelaide Botanic Gardens.
Iwonka & Justin's Stunning Middleton Wedding
I love travelling down to Middleton for weddings, and I love taking adventures to the stunning Petrel Cove. Saturday was one of those rare days, where everything just came together so perfectly. The light was amazing all day long and in every single location. The locations all sang, full of natural and rugged beauty. And the couple? Iwonka and Justin are the most beautiful souls and the love they have for each other is evident in every glance and action that they took.
Anni & Mark's Gorgeous Streaky Bay Wedding
What an amazing wedding this was. A wedding in stunning Streaky Bay full of beautiful details, wonderful people and fun! If you’ve never been to Streaky Bay, I highly recommend a visit (even if you’re not into fishing!) It has a relaxing vibe in a beautiful natural setting, with rugged coastlines, rolling sand dunes and bushy scrub.
Grant & Louise's Rustic Clare Valley Wedding
The Clare Valley is such a beautiful and rustic location, the perfect place for Grant & Louise's special wedding day. I met Louise at her parents house, and there was a buzz of calm excitement. Her mum had done a wonderful job on not just the bouquets and button holes, but every single flower arrangement for the entire day! And Louise just looked so stunning in her gorgeous wedding gown.
Candice & Andrew's Perfect Bridgewater Mill Wedding
I had the absolute privilege to spend the entire day on Saturday with two of the most lovely souls you could ever meet. From early morning until the last goodbye, it was just like hanging out with two good friends on one of the best days of their life!
Mark and Tara's Gorgeous Outdoor Wedding at Partridge House
Tara and Mark’s wedding on Saturday was SO gorgeous! Not only are Tara and Mark the most lovely, down to earth and friendly people, but they also put together the best party in such a gorgeous location. Partridge House is a beautiful gem hidden away close to the beach in Glenelg’s side streets. The classic house and green grassy lawns provide a charming backdrop, and a big old tree was just the perfect spot for the ceremony.