Borrodell Vineyard, Orange Wedding – Diana and Rohan
I was honoured when my cousin Rohan asked me to photograph his wedding. Having seen him grow up, and becoming good friends with his fiance Diana (Dee) and seeing her fit in so well with our family, it was going to be a wonderful union of two families. They had planned to be married at Dee’s parents’ farm but uncharacteristically heavy rain and flooding moved the wedding to a nearby community centre. In a very touching gesture, some close friends and family set up a mini-garden in...
Read MorePakistani Indian Muslim Reception – Fatima and Ali – Part 2 – Melbourne
A few weeks after the wedding, Fatima and Ali celebrated their marriage with a grand reception at Leonda by the Yarra in Melbourne. They had gone all out with the styling, from live fish centrepieces to a colour-coordinated lolly table. Following some lively speeches and amusing anecdotes, the guests farewelled the couple as we boarded a water taxi for a cruise along the Yarra river. We got a great mix of dramatic photos by the Melbourne Parliament House along with some more informal...
Read MoreMargaret River Wedding – Geoff and Yash – Wise Vineyards, , Western Australia
Geoff and Yash grew up on opposite ends of Australia, and met in the UK. They chose the Margaret River, 3 hours south of Perth, as their wedding destination for the inherent beauty of its sprawling vineyards and shimmering coastline. They asked me to come and capture their special day which was held at Wise Wine Vineyards. Yash being Hindu, they had designed their own special ceremony and clothing, combining Eastern and Western traditions. Yash’s custom made and beautifully detailed...
Read MoreFiji Wedding – Kurt and Sheryl – Shangri La’s Fijian Resort and Spa
Last weekend I flew up to tropical Fiji to photograph the wedding of Sydney couple Kurt and Sheryl. After having such a great time with them at their e-session in May, I knew this weekend was going to be lots of fun and full of love and laughter. The magnificent Shangri La’s Fijian Resort and Spa and Seaside Chapel: Sheryl and the girls: Sheryl’s beautifully detailed and decorated dress – I love the floral piece on the hip: Kurt and the boys – let’s just say...
Read MoreSanctuary Cove Wedding – Adrian and Kerryn – Hyatt Regency, Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast, Queensland
Kerryn was one of the bridesmaids at Steve and Peta’s Wedding which I photographed in January. Even back then Adrian and Kerryn immediately struck me as a down-to-earth, approachable couple who shared a special bond. Their wedding at the Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast last weekend was an intimate gathering of close friends and family, and a joyful union of two people who are simply meant to be together. Adrian and Kerryn could not have asked for a more perfect day and...
Read MoreAdelaide Wedding – Clinton and Heidi
I had met Clinton and Heidi a few years ago at a friend’s wedding in Sydney. I had heard a lot of great things about them since and was thrilled when they chose me to photograph their wedding in Adelaide last Saturday. Upon arriving at Heidi’s place from the airport, she greeted me energetically in the warm Adelaide air and introduced me to her bridesmaids and folks. They were all relaxed and bouyant and excited about the day ahead. Heidi, elegant and graceful: Clinton and...
Read MoreGoa, India Wedding – Neerav and Deepa
When Neerav and Deepa asked me to photograph their wedding in Goa, India, I couldn’t resist. A beachside town on India’s south-west coast popular with tourists, Goa boasts stunning shorelines and quaint Portuguese-influenced architecture. Deepa looked flawless in her elegant and simple bridal gown: Neerav didn’t shape up too badly either! A last minute revelation – Neerav rode in on an elephant! Try doing that in Australia: The Bharat (groom’s side procession)...
Read MoreFiji Wedding – Rohan and Rennie
New! Check out Rohan and Rennie’s post wedding photos – bursting with colour! For months I’d been losing sleep planning and preparing. Sydney couple Rohan and Rennie had asked me and Chris to fly up and cover their Indian wedding in Fiji. Following a few days of ceremonies and functions at their respective houses, we drove along the flood-damaged main road to Denarau island. The recently-finished Hilton stood right at the edge of the water, presenting broad, sweeping views of...
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