Sri Lankan Buddhist Wedding – Utzon Room Opera House, Opera Point Marquee – Shalini and Jithan
Shalini and Jithan were married in a traditional Buddhist wedding ceremony in the Utzon room at Sydney’s iconic Opera House. The bridal party were full of energy as we got some beautiful sunset photos at the Royal Botanic Gardens. The guests then settled in for an evening at the elegant Opera Point Marquee, and were treated to some impromptu karaoke by the bridal party, and a very special late-night performance of Shalini and Jithan belting out AC/DC to a rowdy crowd. Photographed by Jay...
Read Moree-session – Rakesh and Sunita – Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens
Rakesh and Sunita had agreed to meet me at the Opera House for their afternoon e-session, but due to major road closures were running very late. We managed to get a few great night shots by Sydney’s famous Circular Quay foreshore, and rescheduled a daytime re-shoot a few days later. We had a lot more success the second time round and I got to know Rakesh and Sunita better. They are both warm, loving and humble people. Here are a few favourites from their e-sessions. I’ll post up...
Read Moree-session – Hansel and Shirin – The Rocks
Shirin and Hansel chose the gorgeous Rocks and Sydney Harbour areas for their e-session. It’s always fun shooting there for the variety and colour of the back streets of the Rocks along with easy access to views of the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Shirin was a little shy at first but before we knew it she was really working it for the camera! Hansel was not camera shy in the least: I think Shirin was a little embarrassed to be canoodling near a street with lots of passing...
Read MoreQuay Restaurant Wedding – Peter and Claire – McElhone Park Elizabeth Bay,
Peter and Claire were married in a simple garden ceremony at McElhone Park Elizabeth Bay, followed by a reception overlooking the city at Quay Restaurant. Photographed for Photos by Jay by the talented Nerida. Claire wore a gorgeous, flowing gown accented by some very sparkly Christian Louboutins: She has a glowing smile which never left her face all day. A relaxed Peter looking very dapper in his summer suit: Congratulations Peter and...
Read Moree-session – Preet and Deep – Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House
I met trendy young couple Preet and Deep on the Opera House steps for their e-session. They were instantly relaxed and at ease in front of the camera, and clearly just love each other’s company. Note: the “kissing the sun” shot was not my idea The sun peered out from the clouds for just an instant – long enough for me to capture my favourite shot of the afternoon: Sorry Preet, I just had to post these two! Thanks for a fun afternoon Preet and Deep and...
Read Moree-session – Matt and Beck – The Rocks, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge
Nothing can prepare you for the sheer silliness of Matt and Beck. Beneath all the crazy, Matt and Beck share a warm-and-fuzzy love. Beck: “Can Matt chase me around a tree like he does at home?” Beck to me: “Make sure you get some photos of me poking my tongue out”. My hands-down favourite from the afternoon: Thanks for the great afternoon Matt and Beck – I can’t wait for the...
Read MoreElvyn and Nish’s Indian Wedding – Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Rocks
Elvyn and Nish are down to earth with a strong sense of family, and maintain a deep love and respect for one another. Our conversations leading up to the wedding as well as during their e-session earlier in the year were less about wedding talk and more about our lives and families. Their wedding day was no different – amidst the flurry of activity around Nish as she was getting dressed and made-up, she still sported a wide, cheeky grin. Elvyn, as always, presented a calm and collected...
Read Moree-session – Pooja and Ishu – Sydney Harbour Bridge, Rocks, Opera House
This was more of a “pre-reception” photo session, as Pooja and Ishu were married in grand style in India earlier in December and came to Sydney to host a reception at Le Montage. Based in London, Pooja met Ishu in India while he was enlisted in the Indian Army. Pooja always has everyone in stitches with her razor sharp wit and self-referential humour. They both never take themselves seriously, love to dance and love each other’s company. Here are some of my favourites from...
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