Aleisha and Tim’s Simply Beautiful Yabbaloumba Retreat Wedding

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This lovely couple chose one of the most STUNNING locations in South East QLD to celebrate their wedding.  If you’ve never heard of Yabblaoumba Retreat before I highly recommend you check it out.

It was an absolutely gorgeous September day in the Mary River Valley and Aleisha and Tim created the most beautiful sanctuary down by the river.  The wedding was officiated by the groom’s brother as celebrant as family and friends gathered in the shady glen to witness the two take their vows.

The bridal party then set off in a 4WD to capture some images with this most beautiful background before coming back to join their reception complete with lawn games and a bonfire.

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Congratulations to this lovely couple on your beautiful day.

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Wedding Planner: L&L Co.

Venue: Yabbaloumba Retreat

Cake: Half Naked Cakes

Hair: Hair By Sam Edwards

Make-Up: Amelia Livingstone

Music: Dan Horne

 

Waiting on Baby {Petrie Maternity Photographer}

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It’s hard to believe that only a few years ago I was asking people to volunteer to be my guinea pigs as I prepared a portfolio to move into the professional photography circle.  This lovely couple were one of those volunteers when they were pregnant with this hansom young who is about to become a big brother!  I hope you enjoy your photos and congratulations on your baby girl!

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Katrina and Sean {Stunning Caboolture Historical Village Wedding}

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I am blessed to be able to call this lovely couple not only friends but family and it was an absolute joy to be able to photograph their stunning wedding at the Caboolture Historical Village.  They have been so very very patient, waiting for their photos in this very busy year.  I hope you enjoy your blog post.

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Certainly one of my firsts as a photographer was the bride making a pit stop for petrol and Sushi Train on the way to the ceremony.

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An absolutely amazing ceremony, filled with laughter, tears and gorgeous moments that truly captured this wonderful couple, their love for each other and all of their children.

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There were plenty of moments of hilarity as we tried to capture some family shots with this gorgeous family of eight.

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Congratulations to Katrina and Sean and your beautiful family and all the best for the future!

Roanne and Matt ~ Beautiful Ocean View Wedding {Dayboro Wedding Photographer}

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I first met Roanne and Matt when they answered a call out for a couple to take part in a maternity shoot I was doing and I was over the moon when theyd asked me to photograph their wedding!

Despite the weather forecast, it was the most stunning day for a wedding at Ocean View Winery.  Thank you so much for inviting me to be part of your beautiful day.  Wishing you and your little family all the happiness in the world!

 

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Erin and Paul’s Beautiful Dayboro Wedding

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This year has been an exciting one in terms of weddings!  But there has been one wedding I have been waiting for and that is this one.  I felt so priviledged to be invited to photograph this special couple’s wedding as I have known the bride since I was 10 and she was 5!  Her sister is one of my best friends and I have watched her grown into an amazing young woman and meet this fabulous man who were now getting married!

 

The wedding was taking place in a tiny little Catholic Church in Dayboro, St Francis Xavier Church, a beautiful country church in the Petrie Parish.

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Quite possibly the most excited groom ever!

Then we were off to the always stunning Glengariff Estate for a stunning reception complete with oversized games on the lawn and the most beautiful armchairs to welcome this fabulously unique and happy couple.  Although we only had 45 minutes we raced around those grounds and captured some beautiful images – it was lucky the bride and bridesmaids were all wearing their running shoes.

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But after the cake and the dancing there was still one more surprise from this awesome couple.  After the birde had thrown her bouquet, rather than the traditional garter tossing, instead the bride was treated to a mariachi style serenade by her husband and the groomsmen.

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Congratulations to Erin and Paul!  Wishing you every happiness in your long future together!

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Kelsie and Calvin’s Lovely Petrie Wedding

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It was a beautiful day in the northern suburbs of Brisbane when I arrived at a lovely little house in Bray Park with a stunning white Cadillac out the front.  Inside the bride and her bridesmaids were all ready to go, with just a few finishing touches to add.

 

There was a lovely moment when the groomsmen showed up to drop off the bouquets and the blushing bride hid inside while also peering out to see her groom.

Calvin and Kelsie met at high school but it wasn’t until they met later on at a youth group that they started seeing each other – and so began a beautiful love story.

 

Wedding Venue – Old Petrie Town

Reception – Pendicup Community Centre

Celebrant Dianne Webb – Tender Moments Celebrations

Cake – Natalie’s Cakes

 

Mel and Bec’s Beautiful Brisbane Wedding

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I first met Mel and Bec when I photographed Rebecca’s mother’s wedding.  Melissa  had helped Karen with the lovely touches at her wedding so I knew their wedding was going to be special.

When I arrived at the hotel where both Bec and Mel were getting ready, both rooms were filled with laughter, friends and a score of professionals getting them ready for their big day.

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Mel and Bec had decided to get married at the beautiful LightSpace in the Valley.  An absolutely stunning venue for one of the most beautiful weddings, full of love, friendship and family.

Congratulations Rebecca and Melissa!  Wishing you every happiness for the rest of your lives!  Thank you for letting me be part of your special day.

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Ceremony and reception : LightSpace Fortitude Valley

Celebrant: Gai Rites

 

 

 

 

Dreamy Maternity Styled Session

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A few months ago I put out a call for some guinea pigs – to come and play with some new props I had purchased.  Two wonderful ladies answered the call out and just recently we were able to go and capture some dream images to showcase these beautiful gowns and these gorgeous bellies.

I have to say an extra special thank you to both of these amazing ladies – who agreed to do this session while Brisbane was still in the grips of a late summer but braved two freezing cold Brisbane winter days to capture these images.  You ladies were amazing!

 

And baby makes three

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I love it when I get to see clients again, especially when it’s to meet a new baby!  I first met this lovely couple back in December for a maternity mini session and we caught up a few weeks ago so I could meet their gorgeous little man – Jesse.

We had a fabulous time roaming through the Mt Cootha Botanical gardens and Jesse was absolutely wonderful the whole time even though it was a huge hike!  Thanks you so much to Katherine and David for inviting me to capture these moment in time for you.