This wedding was a BLAST from the night before. It was barn wedding with non stop fun and this particular shot was taken with just available light.
This shot was taken at the University of Melbourne in the Old Lae quadrangle. Jenna (the bride) studied at the University and absolutely loved this location for her Wedding Photography. Jenna and Daniel were married at the nearby Newman College.
We had shot a number of images at this location and were nearing the end of the shoot. The suggestion was made to try and do a bit of a run through the cloisters to give the images a bit of movement and fun. The great thing about the shot is that I really feel it captures their personality. They are both active people and were an absolute joy to shoot. Jenna’s Anna Campbell dress was ideal for this type of shot, not restrictive and free flowing. In fact, Jenna loved this dress so much she purchased it 18 months prior to the wedding. When I look at this shot I think it reflects the couple as being playful and fun loving. A great day.
This photograph was taken on board the M/S Meraki a traditional Greek caique during their cocktail hour on the wedding day of Joanna and Mark. The wedding was held at the 5 star Blu Palace, a luxury resort and spa in Crete which was the perfect setting for shooting amazing imagery.
This is Susan + Jeff an couple that is as funny and sweet as they are beautiful!
This was a destination wedding. They were married on the gorgeous island of Oahu, at a beach house off the famous Lanikai beach.
This is just after their ceremony- we ran down to the beach to capture portraits for a few minutes around sunset time.
Those are the Mok islands in the distance.
This is one of my favourite images of all time and was taken in the middle of winter in a dry river bed in country Australia. Normally this river bed is barren and dusty but the winter rains made it uncharacteristically lush. The greenery and streaming light makes it look like a scene from a fairy tale forest and every girl wants to be in a fairy tale of her own (if even for a brief moment)
This image was taken in the gardens of Hampton Court Palace on one of the hottest days of the year. You are surrounded by visitors and tourists while you wander the grounds with the bride and groom and I wanted to find a cool, quiet and calm spot for some photos. This covered area just grabbed me. I loved how the light streamed through like a tunnel and I knew it would be the perfect place for a striking silhouetted shot of the couple. They also managed to have a little quiet time to themselves during this time too
This image was taken at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in California. The sun was setting quickly, and the moment presented itself, so we all made a quick dash to the nearest and largest tree for this wonderful shot. There is something so impressive about the size and appearance of these very old trees. They are overwhelming to be up against in person, and they provided an incredible backdrop for this particular image.
This image was taken at Arches National Park in Utah. We took a short climb to reach the area where this image was taken, and I particularly liked the rock formation that was behind the bride. It is called Balancing Rock, and is one of the most popular rock formations in the entire park. While much of the rock formation is not showing in the image, it is still a lovely angle, and the beautiful red rock is such a pretty contrast with the bride’s dress.
These lovers are Nona & Joevan. They got married on a beautiful Fall Saturday this past September. Here they are enjoying a kiss in a shower of bubbles after a beautiful ceremony laced with Filipino traditions at St. Cornelius Church in Chicago, IL
The story of this photo is quite simple: on our first visit to this venue, we obviously noticed this dome structure and asked about its purpose. It was for the winter parties, and so, not to be used on our July wedding. But on the wedding day, we just couldn't resist this beautiful scenery! Love in the bubble, we called it at the time. Bride and groom loved the idea and so we went for it!
The bikes actually means lot to the couple. When he proposed to her, she got so excited that she just had to tell everyone. Naturally she didn’t want to walk all the way back from where he proposed, so they rented a tandem (2 seated) bike so that he can drive while she texted and called everyone! I thought we had to incorporate a bike into the session somehow, and the opportunity came about, I had to take advantage of it!
Taken during the wedding of Laura and Susanth and High Rocks in Kent. The magnificent High Rocks are steeped in history dating back millions of years.Acres of breathtaking sandstone rocks interlinked with bridges provide a scenic walk in a tranquil woodland setting. I wanted to capture a portrait showcasing the stunning landscape and use my couple to show the scale of the place. I love the romantic pose of the bride and groom which adds to the story.
Kara & Justin were such a sweet couple, I loved capturing their big day. Their ceremony was a beautiful celebration of the two of them surrounded by the greenery and flowers of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. I love how this image captured that essence.
It was a chilly morning, hinting at the first moments of fall in Texas. I took Olivia and Addison (and their lovely dog, Jack) on top of a secret parking garage overlooking the skyline of Austin. I placed them on a bench I had brought, so they would be level with the buildings. It was a really special moment. He pulled out goodies from his coat that were left behind from Vegas; Olivia belly laughed and held onto to him so she wouldn’t fall.
I was honored to be able to travel to Queenstown, New Zealand to capture Ash & Holly's magical day. Up on the mountaintop, I love this intimate moment between the two of them.
I was asked if there were any white deserts in Australia for engagement photos but sadly all our deserts are dry red sand. We do have huge white sandy dunes near the coast so I brought Kevin & Monica out there for their shoot. Fortunately the thick clouds make the entire background muted which all serves to make Monica's red dress the first thing you see in this image. I also love the symmetry of the dune in this image.
I adore this photograph it was taken during the wedding of Lisa and Rob at Gosfield Hall in Essex, I took the bride and groom into the wedding breakfast to see everything all set up and wanted to capture something really timeless for them both. Gosfield Hall is a beautiful wedding venue and the interiors of this room is breathtaking.
I adore this image. The moment my shutter clicked I knew this was going to be an all time favorite moment captured. I traveled to Queenstown, New Zealand for Ash & Holly's wedding and to be able to take a helicopter up to these stunning mountaintops was a dream come true.
First of all, the bride along with her her mother and her grandmother HANDMADE this stunning dress! Moments before the wedding, everything had been cleared out of the dressing room, everyone was in anticipation for the big moment but there was a sweet calm before the storm that filled the room as the bride put her final applications of makeup on. This image has a very timeless, Audrey Hepburn feel to it
During winter the orchards are bare and a few weeks in early spring they blossom and you get these beautiful rows and rows of pink and white flowers. I have many clients who fly to Western Australia for their pre-wedding photos. Nick & Charlize flew in from Singapore on short notice and they wanted images that were nothing like home. Her purple pastel dress and flower crown matched perfectly with the pink blossoms and this was the last image we took at their session.
As a global destination wedding photographer this one was shot on the mountain at the top of Kicking Horse ski hill in British Columbia, The weather turned from bright and sunny day to a disasterous blizzard with drifting snow... after dinner, dancing and more than a fair share of Tequlia shots, I approached the Bride and Groom and asked them if they were up for just a FEW MORE photos. I told them that "you might get a little wet" or... this will be one of the best photos I'll ever take! I'm glad it was the latter. Interesting weather will always yeild interesting photos.
As a Canadian, we don't get the crazy heat experienced in some of the arid areas of Californian wine country. I saw this location and thought this would be great spot to be able to get out of the blistering heat and into a shaded area after the 100 degree (38* if you are Canadian) outdoor ceremony. The Bride and Groom thanked me for giving them a little bit of a break from melting and once I took this, I felt as if I was a part of something that poets only write about.
