This gorgeous vibrant colour is perfect all year round – think roses, sunsets and sunrises, and the inside of a shell. Combine with black and white - With charcoal grey and magnolia - With soft apricot and pale grey - With bronze brown and touches of coral orange - With fern green and touches of
Austin and Jilly Austin and I met over nine years ago. Our wedding was planned quite quickly (six months!) as my father was diagnosed with cancer in late 2010 and we didn’t know what the future held for him. Austin proposed three days before Dad underwent major surgery. The timing was so thoughtful and
Anna & Tom I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- there is magic to be had with a wedding at home. Perhaps it’s celebrating something so special in the place where you unwind on a Sunday, hang out the washing, plant your favourite blooms and open your curtains to see every day. It
Felicity and Simon This modern classic Melbourne wedding is filled with beautiful imagery and elegant details. Instead of a netural colour palette, the bride was influenced by the tangerine bridesmaid’s gowns which made for such an incredible splash of colour. Felicity explains how she and Simon met. “Simon & I met 13 years ago while
Belinda and Christian There is an elegant, quiet beauty about today’s beach side wedding. The backdrop of the ocean, the golden Summer sunset and the most beautiful story to tell. Whale Beach always provides a spectacular backdrop, and today’s wedding is no exception. Belinda recalls how she met her husband Christian.We had both grown up
Raegan and Adam Classic, black tie never fails to make me giddy. There’s a sense of occasion that comes with it, a sense of “this is a big deal, let’s dress up and celebrate”. Luckily Raegan and Adam didn’t take it too seriously, they paid homage to their loves (football!), their home (Wollongong~) and even
Kim and Christopher I’m quite taken with the splendid wedding I have to share with you today – regular readers know I am never worried about rain on a wedding day. I think it makes for the most wonderful atmosphere. We haven’t had many wedding days where the rain becomes such an integral part of
Something a little different for you this morning. It’s not a wedding or an engagement shoot, but rather a ‘love and farewell shoot’ so to speak! A long time friend of the photographer, Amelia of Pictures & Hearts.- Stacy was leaving with Steve to work in New York City and wanted some photos to celebrate
I adore the colour combination of peaches, creams and soft golds. There’s something so elegant about the soft gold with cream- it’s classic. Adding in the peach brings an old world charm and a freshness while the gold sequins? Well they’re a modern twist, a touch of fun and shot of celebration! Photo by Shannon
Edward and I met in London on Australia Day 2006 at a pub in Liverpool Street London through mutual friends. After getting to know each other we realised we had numerous friends in common back in Melbourne (where we were both from) including Edward’s sister whom I went through senior school with. Our relationship blossomed
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