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.

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Sean & Lawson’s Intimate Forest Elopement at Sinclairs Gully

Some weddings feel big and loud and full of moving parts.
And some feel quiet, grounded, and deeply intentional.

Sean and Lawson’s day at Sinclairs Gully was the second kind.

Tucked beneath towering ghost gums, surrounded by soft green ferns and the kind of stillness you only find in the forest, they gathered with their closest family to marry their best friend. No fuss, no pressure—just the people who matter most, sharing something real.

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Surprise Family Elopement at Magnolia Farm | McLaren Vale Elopement Photographer

Emily and Todd always knew they wanted one thing — their families together. As an American/Australian couple, they’d assumed they’d need two weddings. But when Emily’s parents booked a spontaneous trip to Australia, it suddenly felt right to gather everyone at Magnolia Farm in McLaren Vale… and surprise them with a wedding the very next day. ✨

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Sally & Luke's Country Loxton Wedding

This wedding was a vibe. I absolutely loved hanging out with Sally and Luke at their beautiful family property in Loxton with lovely red earth, vines for miles, and hours of fun. Their day had all of the good things (making for great photo opportunities) from confetti exits (from the ceremony) to sparkler entries (for the first dance), and plenty of champagne sprays. The day was elegant and beautiful, but also relaxed and a fun party for everyone that they loved to celebrate and have a wonderful time.

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Amber & Darian's Sinclair's Gully Elopement

Amber and Darian’s elopement was intimate, romantic and fun. They shared their day with their parents and kids at Sincalir’s Gully Winery, surrounded by nature and the beautiful ghost gum forest. Allowing their kids to be themselves, and everyone to simply relax and enjoy the day.

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Syjourn and Josh's Adelaide Botanic Gardens Elopement

Syjourn and Josh had a laid-back and intimate wedding in the sunken garden of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. Their day was family oriented, non-traditional and no fuss. All about being stress free, feeling comfortable and getting married in front of their close family. A perfect little afternoon.

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