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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Zac & Rach's Relaxed Wedding at Utopia @ Waterfall Gully

We were all SO excited when dance floors opened back up for weddings in SA, especially Zac and Rach who couldn’t wait to let loose and dance their wedding night away with friends and family! The entire day was relaxed, everyone so happy for Zach and Rach marrying each other, their best friend. Nothing stuffy or overly fancy, just a really good time with good people, and the stuff that matters the most. Love, family and friends. (And pizza and dancing. Haha!)

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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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Renee & Vicki's Beautiful Gay McLaren Vale Elopement

I loved everything about Renee and Vicki’s beautiful wedding day. Not just the gorgeous bright, gay (happy!!) colours. Or the fun and smiles. But man… the love that glowed when these two just looked at each other. One of those beautiful, peaceful, and radiantly happy loves that warms up a room. At a super cute little shearing shed AirBnB in McLaren Vale (a place I have loved for a very long time), with sheep, alpacka and BABY ALPACKA grazing just outside. A lovingly put together platter to share, bubbles, cake, a little bit of dancing, and just generally all the very best things.

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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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Anna & Dion's Goolwa Wedding

Anna & Dion’s wedding was a relaxed, rustic and romantic Australiana affair on a grgeous family property overlooking the water in Goolwa. With many a pelican flying by they had a perfect ceremony on a lush green lawn, their charming marquee decorated with the perfect amount of beautiful flowers and fairy lights overlooking the moment. One of the lucky few couples who squeezed in just before the wedding restrictions were introduced. Such a beautiful day and what a blessing to have shared it with so many loving friends and family. ❤︎

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Dan & Caity's Longview Winery Wedding

Man did these guys know how to party. I could totally relate to what Dan & Caity were excited about for their wedding day; “spending time with family & friends that they don’t often get to see all in the one place”. It’s one of my favourite aspects of any wedding! The gathering of your loved ones all in one place, to celebrate love! Dan and Caity and all of their guests all knew how to have fun too. (Just check out that dedication at the gatrter and bouquet toss). With senitimental touches throughout the day, a tonne of laughter, and plenty of dancing feet, in the stunning surrounds of Longview Winery. It was just a bloody good day.

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Sarah & Jacob's McLaren Vale Wedding at Barn1890

Sarah & Jacob are such fun, loving and easy going poeple that were an absolute blast to spend the day with. Marrying at one of my favourite wedding venues and surrounded by down to earth and happy friends and family. Their day reflected them well! Fun and laid back with hints of understated glamour. Celebrating with some of the best suppliers in Adelaide, putting on an outdoor garden party that made the most of the gorgeous weather and vibes. I’m still struggling to get over the delicious orange glow of that cloudless day’s sunset.

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Gen & Scott's Barossa Valley Winery Wedding

After having a beautiful wedding in Singapore, Gen & Scott wanted their Aussie wedding to be a relaxed day with an Australiana vibe. Luckily Lambert Estate’s Winery put on a fine show with their local wildlife (roos) stopping by for a little nibble on wine grapes. As well as friendly staff, and great food and wine too of course! Perfect for their fmaily & friends to relax and enjoy the special day.

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Cassie & John's Small & Intimate Wedding at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens

Cassie and John’s small and intimate wedding at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens was a celebration of love in front of their closest family and friends. A day that was both stunningly and timelessly styled, and casual and fun. The weather was refreshingly cool compared to the warm day before, and the gardens so green. It was perfect afternoon.

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