This was a most stunning wedding at the Packing Shed in the Perth hills.
A photographer's dream... featuring rustic country decor, garden games and a hazy sky from a far off fire.

And those hot red shoes...

Now I'm scouring the Queensland Sunshine Coast for wedding photography locations, planners and celebrants so that I can do the same over here.

[current mood] $2 bags of Local Avocados & Sqwarking Black Cockatoos

I love how each wedding I shoot has it's own definite look. Combine the couple, their style, the location, weather and decor, and you end up with a look that is so distinct, beyond what is planned to be so. I know that a couple may decide on a colour scheme, flowers and their bridal party look, however it's all the little things that create the 'package' look which is best seen through the collection of photographs afterwards.

Yasmin & Tommy's style was further defined by the curving limbs of the Morton Bay Fig tree and its golden back lit leaves. Even the crunchy brown leaves on the ground and stone of the church complete it.

Glen & Ali's gently overcast day gives their wedding a soft look, no harsh shadows. The colour is muted with the subdued green hues of the vineyard. The simplicity of their black and white scheme and paired back style looks very classic against the winery textures.I enhanced this by pulling back the magenta tones and creating a set of old style photo frames.

Then I took my favourite black and white shots and placed them together as a group. I toned them to enhance the established scheme.

[current mood] Burt Bacharach & Pills glorious Pills (ie health supplements)

At Glenn and Ali's wedding I brought along a chalkboard for a 'roaming photobooth'. I encouraged guests to write secret messages for the newlyweds. They don't even know I've done it. So they'll see them first here...

It's an idea you can only do once really... as from now on, my couples will know of this idea beforehand.

Finishing with one from me!

I enjoyed how the whole process was a form of entertainment for guests. I like adding more to the night than just the taking of photographs. Gotta bring my community artsworking skills into it!

The board brought out varying responses. From their initial verbal reaction, to how they think with a piece of chalk and a blank board (and a few wines) when you leave them with it. The biggest challenge is how you can encourage some people to participate even if their initial reaction isn't so keen. Just a few people in a group will always have that instant 'no' reaction because they have a 'i can't draw' or 'i'm not creative' mentality. Their habit is to shy away from such creative exercises. It's rewarding to see these people find a voice, laugh at a pose concept and be a part of the messages. (Almost as much as those that run away with the board and draw up detailed illustrations beyond your own imagination!)

[current mood] Pear and Chocolate Muffins & I need some new music

Here are some of my most beautiful photographs from last weekend's wedding.
They were shot at Mary St Church and Hyde Park, Perth.

Yasmin, Tommy and their little girl Milly.

If you know anyone that needs a wedding photographer like me, anywhere in Australia, please contact me.

[current mood] Lightly Sparkled Mineral Water & Period Dramas

I've started to shoot weddings 'officially'.

My style is very much real. Real moments creatively captured.
Those that want me to shoot their wedding say they want a more documentary style, not the cliched variety. So I'm working with minimal interference, mostly not asking people to pose.
It's hard work, but I really quite like it.

I'm striking a balance between the neccessary moments of typical wedding variety and something a bit more special.

Thanks to Lani and Dave for allowing me to share their images.

[current mood] Lynne's Blueberry Muffins & Christmas Music in November