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.
Elke & Jarrad's Bohemian Port Pirie Wedding
Elke and Jarrad’s wedding was stunningly beautiful and unique, and not just because of the dust storm that blew through on an abnormally hot October day creating a sky full of glowing warmth. The effort they both put into turning the backyard of their home into a relaxed, colourful and boho space was worth every second. That effort mixed with some amazing style (I mean, just check out how gorgeous Elke’s dress is and how cool Jarrad’s suit is!) created a dream wedding. Teepees, delicious food, plentiful drinks, colourful and welcoming decor and all surrounded by the love of family and friends. What a day! Thank you so much for having me capture it for you!
Anita & Alistair's Fun Red Poles Wedding
Anita and Alistair had a spectacularly fun wedding at the lovely Red Poles Winery in McLaren Vale, with lovely little touches and odes to their Latvian heritage. It was a very natural and relaxed day, with a casual and fun vibe. When I asked Anita & Alistair what they were most looking forward to on their wedding day they said they were “obviously excited for the official ceremony where it all become real, as well as the whole afternoon and night in general. We are just stoked to be sharing our love with our friends and family… and you!” What better words could you use to describe the excitement that comes with marrying the love of your life? I was so thrilled to be part of those happy day.
Em & Martin's Natural Port Lincoln Wedding
Em & Martin’s natural wedding was a relaxed and peaceful day full of all the good vibes. Their little ceremony setup on a secret dirt road surrounded by trees either side was a little bit magical. As was the amazing sunset that glowed over the hills. And I love how their celebrant Nguahuia described the rain both before and on the morning of the day as just washing the earth clean for their ceremony.
Jen & Tim's Relaxed Wedding at Sinclair's Gully
I would be lying if I didn’t say that this wedding had a part in inspiring the plans for my own wedding. It wasn’t just the sustainable venue surrounded by native scrub and wildlife owned and run by the most lovely and ethical couple. It wasn’t just the warmth of family and friends enjoying the pleasure of each others company with delicious wine. Or the relaxed nature in how the ceremony started after being jointly greeted by the happy couple. It was the entirely and absolutely relaxed vibe about the day.
Antonia & Luke's Beautiful Winter Evening Wedding
Antonia and Luke had an intimate and casual wedding at the beautiful Seppeltsfield Winery in the Barossa Valley. An engagement party turned surprise wedding! With guests arriving by bus just as the sun was setting to a warmly lit after dark Winter evening wedding. Long tables full of delicious food, gently burning candles and fires, loving family and friends all in the one place. It was a beautiful night!
Ben & Kelly's Adelaide Winter Wedding at Ayers House
Who doesn't love a gorgeous Winter wedding? Especially when that beautiful, low Winter sun is gleaming in-between short showers, and we get to hang out in Stranger Things -esque after dark lighting. Ben & Kelly had a gorgeous Winter Wedding at the classic Ayers House, and it was such a pleasure to be a part of. As always, Ayers House was classically decorated in contemporary ways, loads of gorgeous green plants, a red carpet and that gorgeous glass ceiling. Transformed perfectly into a party space after all the formalities were done. Ben and I used to work together, so it was extra special for me to see him tie the knot with his long term partner.
Tara & Jamie's Fun & Gorgeous Star Wars Themed Wedding
Tara & Jamie had a beautiful little wedding and a lot of fun with a Star Wars theme elegantly integrated into their day. We started with an engagement session before the wedding day, so on the day itself they could just focus on the moments, memories, family, friends and fun. With delicious canapés plentiful, inflatable Star Wars characters, their lovely MC Tiffany dressed as Princess Leia, and endless smiles.
Kathryn & Ben's Tasmanian Wedding
I had such a great time travelling to Tasmanian to capture my cousin Kathryn and her husband Ben’s wedding. They took advantage of not one, but two churches for their wedding day. Getting married in the beautiful building of Hobart Baptist Church, and hosting their reception in the Citywide Baptist Church, a converted bowling alley and a great large space. Which they, their friends and family spent hours lovingly decorating with rustic and natural touches. Taking portraits at sunset in the beautiful Seven Mile Beach reserve was just the gorgeous icing on the cake. Let me tell you, Tassie has some amazing sunsets and beautiful scenery.
Millie & Michael's Adelaide Wedding
You don’t have to travel far from the heart of Adelaide to have a gorgeous wedding, as Millie & Michael proved by hosting their wedding right in the centre of it. Taking advantage of one of the many beautiful churches in the city of churches, taking portraits at the elegant Botanic Gardens, the footbridge where Michael proposed, and even the streets after dark. Then dancing and celebrating the night away in the grand Adelaide Town Hall. The entire day was beautiful & fancy, and so was the happy couple!
Ali & John's Toowoomba QLD Wedding
Ali and John had a gorgeous wedding in Toowoomba, QLD at Gabbinbar Homestead. And I was thrilled to travel from Adelaide to such a stunning part of the world to capture it. The homestead was lush and green and covered in beautiful festoon and fairy lights. With gardens, a rustic barn and school house being some of the locations many highlights. From start to finish the day was relaxed and full of smiles, dancing in the morning and dancing in the evening. It was a beautiful day, and I was blessed to be a part of it.