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.
Sarah & Brooke's Wedding at the Watershed Function Centre, Adelaide
Sarah and Brooke started their wedding day right. With a huge hug and a shot, before taking each other arm in arm to walk down the aisle and get hitched and say I DO! Their entire day was relaxed and fun, with a wonderfully care-free and laid back attitude. Celebrating the good things that matter, and getting a boogy on the dance floor. Thanks so much for having me guys! Your day was an absolute blast!
The Pregarc's Family Portraits in the Oaklands Wetland
Photographs are such precious things. The first thing on anyone’s list to grab in a fire (after loved ones of course!) Because it’s the people we love and the memories we make with them that are, in the end, the most precious thing. So when I get to go on journeys with families, from wedding to fur baby, first child, second child and bringing the parents and grandma to the park to continue capturing the memories. I consider myself very blessed in this job indeed. It was so so nice to catch up with you again Erin and Dave! To meet your new precious little one, see how much your first has grown up! And spend time with your family again. Thank you! xo
Erin, Jamie & Flynn's Natural Portraits at Home
Erin and Jamie are good friends of mine, and their little baby boy is SO CUTE. I seriously might have told them that about one thousand and three times. It was so lovely to catch up with them, capture their beautiful photos at home and then head out to a lovely park nearby for some outdoor shots with their lovely newborn baby boy. Followed by brunch, of course! Was such a pleasure guys! xo
Meaghan and Luke's Relaxed Barossa Valley Engagement Session
I absolutely LOVED capturing these engagement memories for Meaghan an Luke. We went on an adventure in the Barossa Valley exploring warm fields, rolling hills, big old gum trees, pockets of sunshine and more. It was such a great evening! And of course, frolicking was definitely involved. Thanks so much for having me guys!! xo
Heather & Lucy's Australia Day Celebrations
Not being able to capture Heather & Lucy’s wedding day due to the tight restrictions, I was very excited instead to be able to capture their Australia Day celebrations! A day to celebrate becoming Australian citizens, alongside a housewarming for their beautiful new house. And of course, being able to celebrate being Mrs and Mrs with loved ones. It was a really fun afternoon! With the perfect weather, beaming smiles all around and some great tunes.
Beth & Brett's Intimate Aussie Wedding in the Barossa
As can happen in an Australian summer, Beth & Brett’s original wedding date was forecast for well into the 40s. So hot that the flies were out in force like clouds. And so, as you are able to with an intimate wedding, they decided to postpone their day by just one day and enjoy much more temperate weather. Marrying at the Barossa Bush Chapel with kookaburras watching on, followed up with delicious icecream. Their day was beautifully relaxed and intimate. After some moments celebrating with family and friends, we drove on to Whistler Wines to hang out with kangaroos, drink some wine (of course), and play a game of cricket. What better way to end your wedding day?
Carly & Barnesy's Relaxed Wedding at Barn1890
Oh goodness. What a day! And what a wonderful job Carly & Barnesy did pulling this wedding together, not once but twice! All within 24 hours! Their wedding was scheduled to take place the weekend of Adelaide’s short lived lockdown. As soon as we found that the lockdown would be cut short, Carly was onto it! Getting their entire wedding day moved from Saturday to Sunday. Which made the dancing, seeing each other at the alter, and celebrating with family and friends all the more special. And it was perfectly beautiful, relaxed, fun and full of love and joy.
Claire, Liam, Finn & Peter's Natural Family Portraits at Onkaparinga National Park
I was so excited when Claire and her beautiful family said they were keen to meet me at the Onkaparinga National Park for portraits. A place where ekhindas waddle about, Koala’s hang out in trees and roos nibble on grasses. (AKA: one of my favourite places). And also a wonderful place for a young family to go for an adventure and an explore! We had a wonderful time pointing out bugs, ekhidna hunting (no luck this time), and capturing spcial family portraits Thanks so much for having me guys! xo
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!)
Sam & Ollie's Natural Multicultural Elopement
Sam and Ollie had an absolutely stunning elopement in every way! A beautiful blend of traditions, a jaw-dropping red bridal gown and a timeless white wedding gown. Gorgeous ocean views, strolls down dirt crossroads beaneath rolling hills and beside sprawling vineyards. And that cracker sunset to finish it all on the beach. Not to mention the absolutely delicious cake on the clifftops. A perfect, relaxed, intimate and secluded way to tie the knot.