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.
Jess and Charles' Winter Elopement at Burbrook Forest
Jess and Charles had an intimate and very casual Winter elopement at Burbrook Forest. Casual in the best kind of way of course! No form or fancy, just love and family (and delicious craft beers and wine). It was a record breaking snap freeze of a day, beneath the tall forest trees gently rocking in the breeze. And it was awesome.
Personal Files: Making Namkhas with Friends
From hard times comes the opportunity to more truly appreciate the good times, and the little moments not normally celebrated. Like special and beautiful evenings spent with friends, creating, laughing, and exploring our natural world. Documenting our day to day, unposed and real.
Bethany, Fabian & Ezra's Family Portraits
After capturing Bethany & Fabian’s wedding a few years ago, it was so nice to be able to capture some family photos of them and their new abslutely adorable son Ezra. How cute is this little guy? We captured some warm and cosy photos inside with Bethany’s mum and dad before heading to a nearby park to stand in sun beams and make silly faces (all in the pursuit of smiles of course). Congrats on your lovely family guys! xo
Hannah & Taylor's Auchendaroch House Elopement
Auchendaroch house is a beautiful historic property in the Adelaide Hills, and a unique venue to tie the knot. With antique wallpaper and furniture in an oppulant building with manicured gardens right in the heart of Mount Barker. Hannah & Taylor married there with just their closest family, with an intimate wedding ceremony and relaxed celebrations. And of course, many beautiful photos around the grounds inbetween hugs and champagne.
Amelia's Natural Family + Small Business Portraits
I love to capture beautiful and natural moments between people, like Amelia and her son. With an exciting new small business planned, these photos can be used not just for the special family memories, but also to share what she does with the world. The adventure and the fun and the authentic tenderness all captured within one short hour were beautifully heart warming. 💛
Megan, Chad & Alby's Colourful & Natural Family Portraits
Megan and Chad had a rad wedding not too long ago, and now they’ve had the most adorable little bubby! With beautiful bright colours and yellows, lovely bohemian rugs and Alby’s cute squishy cheeks we headed to Belair Naional park for some natural family portraits. It’s was such a beautiful time, and totally worth loosing most of our dignity to get those beautiful little smiles and laughs. Haha! Thanks for having me guys. :) xo
James, Hailey & Johnathon's Natural Family Portraits SA
I’ve always loved my family and my “baby” brother. But’s he’s defnitely not a baby any more, in fact, he’s recently welcomed his own little one into the world. Gorgeous little Johnathon. It was extra special to be able to capture these beautiful family memories for him, and his first big adventure out into the world. Where he felt the grass on his feet for the very first time. What a moment to be a part of. Congratulations guys! You make such a gorgeous little family.
Alice & Geoff's Intimate KI Elopement (with Our Wild Love Elopements)
An Our Wild Love Elopements Wedding. xo
Kangaroo Island is a gorgeous part of the world, and in South Australia we are so lucky that it is literally in our backyard! Kate and I loved visiting KI to capture this beautiful and intimate elopement for Alice, Geoff and their gorgeous little one Grace. (How cute is she!?) Their elopement was simple but special, and a beautiful celebration. (Along with a great chance to relax for the week in a beautiful place). The fancy 5 course meal put on after their special day by Kangaroo Island Source was a big standout, and perfect way to end the day.
Heather & Danny's Wintery Adelaide Hills Engagement Session
It’s bitter sweet being able to capture and share these gorgeous engagement portraits for Heather and Danny. (But mostly sweet). Sadly they’re one of the many couple’s who have had to postpone their wedding due to Covid-19. Making it extra special to be able to capture these portraits for them now, even while Australia is still keeping it’s doors shut tight. It was a Wintery Autumn day in the hills. Thick grey clouds covering the sky and little sprinkles of rain. Along with bright yellow Autumn leaves and a beer to finish the day. Heather and Danny, you guys are awesome. And I can’t wait for your wedding in 2022! xo