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.
Amelia & Steve's Vintage Bohemian Wedding at Barn 1890
Amelia & Steve's wedding on Saturday has to be one of my favourites! I spent the entire day with them, from the start of makeup until the last song and final goodbyes, and I enjoyed every minute of it. Everything from the decor details to Amelia's stunning Grace Loves Lace dress, and the rustic, authentic venue Barn1890, all perfectly blended to create a stunning bohemian wedding with a touch of vintage.
Tessa & Nigel's Beautiful Chapel Hill Wedding
Saturday was such a warm and perfect day for Tessa & Nigel's wedding at the gorgeous Chapel Hill Wines Retreat in McLaren Vale. I met Tessa at the guest house just before we headed to the Cellar Door for some bride reveal portraits. Tessa & Nigel were both so excited to see each other, it was a beautiful moment! After this we took some bridal party portraits around the winery, just before they prepared for their ceremony.
Emma & Alex's Sunny Beach Engagement Session
Summer feels like it's finally on the way, with warm days and sunshine becoming more common. Wednesday was one of those beautifully warm and sunny days, and absolutely perfect for Emma & Alex's engagement session at Brighton Beach. They're such a sweet couple, and naturals in front of the camera. With a session full of love, sunshine and cuddles, I was one happy photographer. I can't wait for their wedding next year!! :)
Em & Sam's gorgeous Nepenthe Winery Wedding (+ Storm Trooper Helmets)
Talk about wild weather this year! What is normally a gorgeously warm month brought us an unfortunate day of wet and very windy weather on Saturday. But what the day lacked in optimal weather conditions, it certainly made up for in the most awesome couple Em & Sam, and their gorgeous Nepenthe winery wedding.
Trouble Shooting: How to log in to your client gallery
If you're having trouble logging in to your client gallery, don't worry! You're not alone. The password for your gallery needs to be entered exactly as it is shown, and it is both case and space sensitive.
Sam & Dyaln's Botanic Portraits Session
I met Sam when she was a bridesmaid at her close friends Eryn & Callum's wedding. She was full of life, energy and cheeky fun then as she celebrated with them - and that was no different when we caught up on Sunday for a portrait session with her partner Dylan on her 30th birthday! (Happy birthday again Sam). :)
Laura & Jesse's Beautiful Wood House Wedding
On Saturday I had the pleasure of photographing Laura & Jesse's beautiful wedding at Wood House and Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens. Right from the moment I arrived until the moment I left, there was this amazing buzz in the air. Everyone was legitimately, and infectiously excited for what was the perfect wedding day for Laura & Jesse.
Vanessa's Natural Family Beach Portraits
As photographers we all find our grooves, we know what we like and what is more difficult for us to work with. As we develop our style and niche certain types of light, places and people will fit perfectly within the mould that we have carefully crafted. Our moulds and grooves are made as any well worn path would be, with consistent practice, and time, they form comforting and familiar spaces. New challenges, new lighting, pushing ourselves to continue to grow and try new things will all enable us to gradually embrace a wider variety of things that fit within our style. Pushing it to become something better.
Laura & James' Perfectly Classic Glen Ewin Estate Wedding
On Saturday, on a perfect day with blue skies and a warm breeze, Laura and James married with a simply perfect and classic wedding day. I met James & Laura at the gorgeous Adina Apartments in the city, a very classic hotel with an old world charm. Exploring the basement with the guys added an awesome feel to the groom preparation photos. Whilst Laura and her bridesmaids were treated to a wall of gorgeous windows and natural light. The vintage cars that transported them to Glen Ewin Estate with the icing on the cake of such a stellar location.
Jo & Ben's Sunset Engagement Photos at Willunga Beach
We're so lucky to have such amazing light and scenery in South Australia, within a one hour radius of the CBD you have gorgeous bushland, rugged coastline, pristine beaches, sandy cliffs, rustic vineyards, sunburnt fields, forests, lush gardens, grungy old architecture and colourful new architecture, rolling hills and so much more. On Friday, during a beautifully glowing sunset, I got to hang out with two lovely, loved-up people and their energetic dog Charlie at one of my favourite places in SA; Port Willunga.