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.
A relaxed Mount Beare Station wedding
Nick and Harry’s wedding at Mount Beare Station was exactly the kind of day they wanted. No fuss, relaxed, rustic and fun. They weren’t worried about picture-perfect posing, just having the people they love together, enjoying the day, and lots of real moments captured as they happened.
A no-fuss Rawnsley Park Station wedding in the Flinders Ranges
Leila and Peter’s wedding at Rawnsley Park Station was exactly what they’d hoped for; simple, relaxed, and surrounded by the landscape they love. They stayed together at the Eco Villas, got ready without any of the traditional separate fuss, and spent the day with around 20 of their closest family and friends.
Monarto Zoo Wedding Photos | A Fun Elopement-Style Wedding
Ellie & Kep’s original plan was to elope, but as often happens, family were pretty excited to be part of the day too. So their plans grew into a relaxed ceremony-only celebration at Monarto Zoo, with around 50 guests, a few family photos, portraits with their son Marley, and a party afterwards.
Strategic Finance - Relaxed and Down to Earth Branding Portraits, Somerton Park, SA
A relaxed little branding session at Summertown Studio in Summertown Park - one of my favourite spots for natural, down-to-earth business portraits. It has that lovely mix of clean light, soft textures and funky little corners, which makes it perfect for photos that feel professional yet approachable.
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.
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. ✨
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.
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.
LC Clay Co Branding Photos
Branding photos for LC Clay Co’s gorgeous hand crafted clay goodies. First captured in her home clay studio, and then in one of my local fave cafe studios.
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.