Real stories. Actually useful guides.
Real weddings, elopements and portraits from across Adelaide and South Australia. The beautiful light, big feelings, tiny details and ridiculous bits that made each one unmistakably theirs.
You’ll also find practical advice gathered over 15 years behind the camera—timelines, family photos, feeling less awkward and making the photography fit your day, not the other way around.
Megan & Jonathan's Long Lunch Wedding at the Currant Shed, McLaren Vale
This would be one of my dream weddings. A long 5 course lunch starting with canapés and finishing with extra cake. (I am a massive foodie though, what can I say?) Megan and Jonathan were two of the most relaxed and excited people I've seen before a wedding ceremony. With tears of joy they married during the most heartfelt and lovely ceremony by Camille. Following their ceremony, group and family photos it was straight into the relaxed festivities! With lawn games, delicious canapés, two entrees, two mains, dessert and cake. Gorgeous floral arrangements on the one long table in the perfect weather outside. A buzz of laughter and conversation, beautiful wines and loving speeches.
Stacey & Ben's Carrick Hill Adelaide Wedding
Spring felt like it was out in full force last Saturday, with wild flowers blooming and blossoms covering the trees. As the day approached we were a little worried about the forecast for strong winds and rain, but on the day itself all worries melted away. There was not one drop of rain on our heads and we were blessed with beautiful warm sunshine all day long. It was a perfect day! How lucky is that!? Ben was right that morning when he SMS'd Stacey with the beautiful wedding day message "a perfect day for my perfect bride".
Keziah & John's Country SA Wedding
I believe that South Australia is such a beautiful place. Gorgeous rugged coastlines, amazing wineries and absolutely stunning outback scenery in Country Flinders Ranges. When Keziah and John asked me to photograph their Blinman wedding at the Family's station north of Wilpena Pound I was beyond excited! I love the dusty red earth, rolling Flingers Ranges, dry creek beds, Emus, Roos and beauty of this place.
Anne & Matthew's Spalding Country Wedding
I love South Australia, every single part of it. So when I was asked to photograph a beautiful country wedding in Spalding, I was very excited! Not only did I have the joy of photographing Anne & Matthew's wedding, but I also got to photograph their maternity and newborn portraits for their gorgeous baby girl Gretchen over a year ago. Driving up to Spalding was a delight, with rich greens and amazing yellow canola lining the country side. It was definitely a gorgeous time to visit, and the perfect timing for a wedding!
Jake & Jess' Winter Wedding at Barn1890, McLaren Vale
We have had a very sunny Winter this year! And I really felt like Jake & Jess' wedding day was a great summary of this years winter weather. From overcast skies to brilliant bursts of warm sunshine. Home-baked pies instead of cake, an amazing bride who did so many of the personal touches (including all the pies and florals!) herself, and an adoring and fun loving groom. Jake & Jess' was just a little bit amazing, and the best way to get another busy wedding season rolling.
Jess & Muneeb's Adelaide Winter Wedding
You would not have believed that Jess and Muneeb’s gloriously sunny wedding took place in the middle of an Adelaide winter. A beautiful 19 degrees, and with barely a cloud in the sky, the day was more perfect than some we have in Spring!
Jas & Harry's Winter McLaren Vale Wedding
Winter can be absolutely beautiful, as proof by Jas & Harry's gorgeous McLaren Vale Winter wedding. With the shorter days, the sun never gets so high in the sky that it casts an overly harsh glare. And with wispy clouds leading into an overcast evening, the light became softer as the day progressed. Jas & Harry did their wedding their way, wanting to keep it as relaxed as possible and following only the traditions that meant something to them.
Christie & James' Adelaide Winter Wedding
I've been looking forward to this wedding for a while! Ever since their engagement session in fact, where I got to know just how down to earth, authentic and caring Christie & James are. Spending time with these two is the easiest thing in the world to do. Hanging out, chatting, chilling, jamming and exploring. So I knew that their wedding day would be an absolute blast!
Ben & Charlotte's Geeky Wedding at Henley Surf Life Saving Club
What a wedding this was! And an amazing way for me to bring my busy season "to a close". Dramatic stormy skies, bright pops of colour, geeky touches, impressive dancing, and two just completely lovely, wonderful people. As soon as I met Ben & Charlotte I knew I wanted to capture their wedding day memories. It was beyond evident at our first meeting that they are not only lovely people, but truly and authentically themselves in the most uplifting way.
Mona & Ryan's Mt Lofty Garden & Electra House Autumn Wedding
Mona & Ryan are two beautiful people that you could easily spend the day with just relaxing, chatting and having a good time. So spending their wedding day with them was both beautifully relaxed and fun! Their stunning and warm Autumn backdrop of the Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens was an ideal setting for a wedding ceremony that was full of laughter and happiness. Will you take this woman? Hell Yeah! (It’s always such a pleasure working with Penelope Carrick, who’s ceremonies are always fun and warm.)