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.

Tips & Tricks, Guides for Couples Sarah Graue Tips & Tricks, Guides for Couples Sarah Graue

How to feel comfortable and natural in your wedding photos

One of the biggest worries I hear from couples before their wedding is:

"We're awkward in front of the camera."

The good news? Almost every couple tells me exactly the same thing.

You don't need to know how to pose, and you definitely don't need to spend your wedding day pretending to be someone you're not. My approach is all about helping you forget the camera is there. Instead of stiff poses, we'll wander, chat, laugh together, and I'll gently guide you with little prompts that feel much more like spending time with a friend than having a photoshoot.

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The role of the photographer on your wedding day

When you think of a wedding photographer, the image most people get is - just a photographer who photographs weddings right? But through my experience photographing weddings, I have found that a wedding photographer needs to be much more than that! And is invaluable on your wedding day, not only to capture every little detail beautifully but also to offer their experience from all the other weddings they've worked on to help your day run smoothly.

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Mary & Chris' Wedding Part 1 <3

Last month I shot a big, beautiful catholic wedding in several locations across Adelaide! From Craigmore to St Ignatius Church in Norwood, the Adelaide Park Lands, the Japanese Gardens and Glenelg Beach. We got so many beautiful photos, and I'm excited to share them with you! Part 1 of this blog includes the Groom Preparation, Bridal Preparation and Ceremony Photos.

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Glamorous Beach Shoot

Late last month I had a beautiful, glamorous lingerie shoot on Sellicks beach. Sellicks is great for photo shoots! Not overly busy, long stretches of sand and calm ocean and gorgeous rocks and rock pools. Starting early made sure the weather and light were perfect, with a stunning dramatic sky!

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When is the Best Time to get Married?

When it comes to getting married there are soooo many decisions to make; location, dress, food, bridal party, flowers, celebrant, rings, invites, decorations, entertainment. But what is the best time to get married? This is a question I would answer based on the look you want your photos to have, what you want to spend and how comfortable you want to be on the day. I think time should be the first thing on your list of decisions to make when it comes to your wedding.

 

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