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.
Emily & Grants Wedding at the Zoo!
Saturday was an absolutely gorgeous day, and my first Spring wedding for 2015. The sun was warm and bright the whole afternoon, creating the perfect weather. Emily & Grant married in a gorgeous little garden hidden away in the Adelaide Zoo. They did things a little bit differently, disguising the day as a special family zoo outing and tour. When their guests arrived for their special "zoo tour" they were led to the secret garden where they found a beautiful surprise!
How to Save Your Photos to Your Phone in an App
There've been some exciting changes at Little Car Photography recently! Including a fancy new online gallery system (which I'm in love with!!) One of the best features of this online gallery is the ability to download a copy of all your photos to your phone, in your very own app! Your family & friends can also do this! xx Here's how:
My Approach to Photographing a Session or Wedding
Like any art form, photographers all have their own unique approach to creating a photograph. As a people photographer my goal is to capture the real, natural and raw expressions of people that make them so wonderfully unique. While some people like to pose their subjects with a “smile for the camera” approach, my approach is quite different.
Linh & Calebs Beautiful Garden Engagement Portraits
This is a beautiful love story. Working in Malaysia with refugees Caleb spends most of his time away from his gorgeous fiancee Linh in Adelaide. For a few precious weeks each year they get to spend time together, and I was invited to capture a small moment of it in a beautiful garden. The shoot was full of laughter, happiness and love. We even came across a sun drenched daffodil field! Enjoy your sneak peek guys. xx
Stef & Zac's Semaphore Beach Engagement Session
Sunday afternoon was perfectly pleasant with beautiful weather and good company. The recently engaged sweethearts Stef & Zac headed to Semaphore Beach and Port Adelaide with me to catch some relaxed and fun engagement photos. We chatted and danced, we dipped our toes into the chilly ocean and we frolicked along the beach, these two were awesome! Enjoy your little sneak peek guys. xx
Sophie & Adam's Gorgeous Late Winter Beachside Wedding ♥
Saturday afternoon presented perfectly sunny late Winter weather for Sophie & Adam's gorgeous beachside wedding in Glenelg. It was a loved up afternoon full of children, laughter, running, dancing, playing, traversing beachside rocks and getting wet, sandy toes. Everyone looked gorgeous, the Pier put on a beautiful feast and the evening was slowly danced away as a delicious golden sun dipped behind the ocean. Congrats again to the absolutely beautiful couple and your family. Enjoy the sneak peek! xx
Engagement Portraits in Beautiful Mount Barker
Yesterday was a gorgeous afternoon full of walking, playing, kisses and hill climbing at the Keith Stephenson Memorial Park in Mount Barker. Covered in lush grass, big trees and intersected by a beautiful little lake. I was lucky enough to share this afternoon with these 2 beautiful souls and capture some memories of their life & love. Enjoy your sneak peek guys! And congrats again on your engagement! xx
James & Hailey's Winter Woodstock Wedding
A wedding is always a special day, especially when the people getting married are your nearest and dearest. I was humbled to capture these precious and fleeting moments of my brothers life on Friday. In the blink of an eye my little brother had become a husband to his beautiful wife Hailey, and they spent the night dancing away to celebrate.
James & Hailey's Mini Engagement Session at Woodtsock
I can't believe it... My little brother is getting married this Friday! Siblings always have a special relationship, we grow up together through some of the most challenging times and through some of the biggest changes in our lives. Little bro, you make me proud every single day with your awesome character, kind nature, amazing musical talents, dreams for the future and determination to do. This Friday is a huge day in your life as you marry your gorgeous and spunky sweetheart Hailey.
What are the Benefits of Booking an Engagement Session?
I’m a big fan of engagement sessions, which is why I offer one with most of my wedding package (or at a big discount). It’s not just about getting pretty pictures, it’s about getting to know each other better and learning how to relax into your professional shoot. Here are a few of the major perks I think there are to scheduling in an engagement session.