Kylie and Jason {Gorgeous Shorncliffe Wedding}

January 9, 2015January 13, 20151 Comment

These two love birds had a beautiful day in Shorncliffe for their nuptials. Jason and Kylie met through mutual friends four years ago and it was love at first sight! Not long after they were joined by their beautiful son Rylee who was such a big part of their special day.

The Full Moon Hotel at Shorncliffe hosted their gorgeous ceremony with beautiful light streaming in through the period style windows in the Shorncliffe Room. This room was then transformed into the Reception area while the wedding party went and had photos taken on the waterfront at Shorncliffe and then to stunning bushland area… where the mosquitoes thought they were also invited to the party. But not even swarms of hungry mosquitoes could dampen the spirits of this fabulous wedding party.

Kylie and Jason, we wish you every happiness in your wedding and I hope you enjoy this snapshot of your wedding images.

Ceremony and reception: Full Moon Hotel, Shorncliffe

Make-up: Beauty By Lucy

Tamara and Spencer’s Gorgeous Country Wedding {Dayboro – Mt Pleasant Wedding Photographer}

December 26, 2014January 13, 2015Leave a comment

On the 13th of December, the day was slightly overcast but this made for an absolutely beautiful day to get married at Henzell’s Chapel at Dayboro, Queensland. Tamara and Spencer are a beautiful couple and I hope they enjoy this little preview of their wedding photos.

Tamara and Spencer have actually known each other for 8 years through good friends but didn’t actually start dating until the 15th April 2011. On the 28th of August 2012 Spencer picked Tamara up in a Ferrari and they drove to Mt Tamborine to enjoy the sights and a coffee before heading to the lookout where Spencer proposed.

From that point on the wedding preparations started revolved around this and their story. They choose a country theme to celebrate their day and their love of the country. Tamara has been a resident of the scenic Dayboro area for over 20 years so the choice of Henzell’s Chapel for the ceremony was an easy one. Spencer fell in love with Henzell’s chapel at as soon as he saw it. The reception at Mt Pleasant Hall was beautifully and elegantly decorated by the family with a focus on hessian trim and natural materials and was the perfect place to have a gorgeous country reception.

Brides dressed by Brides of Brisbane

Make-up by Tropic Makeup and Beauty

Ceremony Henzell’s Chapel, Dayboro

Reception: Mt Pleasant Hall, Mt Pleasant Dayboro

Baby Brieanna {Brisbane North Newborn Lifestyle Photographer}

September 25, 2014January 13, 2015Leave a comment

This beautiful little girl was just 13 days new when I got to meet her and her lovely family, including the beautiful Jazz (her fluffy big sister). It is such a special privilege to come into your home and capture some memories of this sweet newborn stage.

Winter Wonderland

July 20, 2014January 13, 2015Leave a comment

Winter is a lovely time of year in Brisbane, Australia, as long as you don’t have to get out of bed too early in the morning that is. (Winters in Townsville and North QLD are much nicer but lets not get hung up in my pining for the warm tropics). Winter afternoons have the most gorgeous glow to them and as that sun sinks down below the horizon and the warmth of the day sinks with it, it makes for a beautiful time to photograph. One of my favourite places to photograph is especially gorgeous in winter when the wetlands have dried up and the long dry grass stretches out in the sunshine.

I was very lucky that a little store in Brighton, Jolie offered to lend us some gorgeous clothing and accessories for this concept shoot. (They also have a shop in Wavell Heights or shop online – just a little plug 🙂

My model Georgia did an amazing job at both bringing these beautiful clothes and the concept to life. I hope you enjoy our little snapshot of an Aussie Winter wonderland

I still do….

May 29, 2014January 13, 2015Leave a comment

On Saturday the 24th of May I was blessed to be able to share a very special day with an amazing couple. To celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary they renewed their vows surrounded by family and friends in the stunning grounds of The Laurals, Warwick, Queensland.

There were so many touching moments between this family. A gorgeous handwritten note by their daughter…

The ceremony took place as the winter sun was stinking down towards the horizon. It was a beautiful family affair as the kids casually moved in and out and the couple recited their “thank you’s” to each other, as they acknowledged all those unique things that make married life the special adventure that it is.

Afterwards the three girls performed a song and dance to “Love is an Open Door” from the their favourite movie – Frozen which was absolutely delightful.

The beautiful Naked Cake was constructed by Story Book Cakes in Warwick

The time of your life

April 18, 2014April 18, 2014Leave a comment

When I was younger and people used to tell me that this (insert age) was the time of my life. Although it often didn’t feel like it at the time. However now in my 30’s I do, reluctantly admit they were correct. And I wish I had more photos of myself from these times in my life.

Thats what our “Time of Your Life” shoots are all about. Designed for young people, particularly at pivotal moments in their life (end of primary school, end of high school, beginning or end of university- or really any time you feel ready).

I had the beautiful Alyssa come and help me out with the first of these concept shoots on Wednesday, after our first shoot was rained out. She was an absolute joy to work with and a fantastic model.

Down by the river

April 11, 2014January 13, 2015Leave a comment

My homework assignment this week inspired me to attempt something I have always wanted to try and my gorgeous model Katie brought the whole scene to life. After some scouting around I finally found the right location at Cedar Creek in Samford. Katie answered a model call-out on our Facebook page and travelled all the way from Toowoomba and even with some trouble finding the place she was an absolute delight to work with! Thank you for your generous donation of time Katie and I hope you enjoy your photos.

Woodland Fairy Hunt

March 27, 2014January 13, 2015Leave a comment

Do you remember the simple joys of childhood? Of running and playing with your friends? What about believing in magic and fairies and everything amazing in the world.

Natalie and Brant

March 3, 2014January 13, 2015Leave a comment

I was given the opportunity to photograph the most beautiful couple this weekend down at Shorncliffe. About to welcome their first child into the world I’m sure you will agree they are both just glowing. Wishing you both all the best with your new bub

Chasing the light

January 15, 2014January 13, 2015Leave a comment

During my enforced break from professional photography I am undertaking a 6 month mentoring course with Ainslie from Wild Spirit Photography on the Gold Coast. This weeks assignment was to capture some beautiful light. These are a few of my images and thanks so much to my lovely models.