Nick and Sophie were married on Saturday at Peppers Craigieburn down (up!) in Bowral, Southern Highlands.
They had an absolutely beautiful day that did threaten with rain, there were such amazing clouds building up, but held off to the good fortune of their garden ceremony.
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We’ll put more imagery up before too long. For now, here’s a sample…
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David
Kelly, Teela, Sherilyn (as seen in descending order) headed down from the Blue Mountains to Concord, for a “girls only shoot-out” (always good to put a bit of competition in these things, don’t you think!?).
Teela is the common link for the girls (and what a great Doctor Who companion name she has) – best friends with Kelly and cousin of Sherilyn.
They all look different (the diversity of prettiness is wonderful) and they all did so very well as models for the day.
I often ask if people have done anything like this before – with the girls it was a surprise to hear “no!”. The photos, especially amongst the bamboo, and beside the broken window are very model-like. And that shot of Kelly, I’ve already printed for my own purposes (A2 size), and it looks fantastic (capitals – FANTASTIC!).
Ultimately, one of the reasons for taking a photo is to put it on paper. The one-hour lab you’re used to has nothing on the print quality we’re used to seeing. And it’s photos like this that deserve to be seen printed well.
Hope you like the shots Teela, Sherilyn and Kelly!
Don’t forget to check out our facebook page for more photos from this shoot.
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David
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Here’s more of the photos from James and Jenni’s wedding.
The Hunter is always a great place as a wonderful backdrop (not forgetting that I grew up on the other side of the Hunter River from the vineyards). The danger to the Valley is that one can never be certain what the weather might do on any given day – it could have been 40 degrees, windy, rain, bush-fires, hail…! You just never know. So this day was blessed with just the right conditions!
Jen got ready at the cabins within the Estate after having her hair done back in town at Cessnock. A great venue with the heavy evidence of dense foliage on the vines.
It’s always a privilege to be in the midst of the family preparations for a wedding. Especially when the family clearly loves each other. This wedding was no exception. As a photographer it’s our job to observe the goings-on – the quiet hugs, the laughter, the dabbing of tears, the seconds of panic when something is missing (it does happen but it’s never disastrous)… Nothing is ever the same at any wedding. They’re all unique. All beautiful. All have stories to tell – it’s the walk down the aisle that might be different (in this case, Jen and her Dad really sped up for the last part of the red carpet as the song came to an all too early finish – everyone’s smiling because of it), it’s the kiss of a grandparent from half a world away, it’s the sun bursting through the clouds at just the right time.
And its moments that you never know are going to happen – was just getting through the family photos when James and his siblings grabbed one of their own cameras and did some shots – the reactions are priceless.
Actually, James and Jenni provided plenty of funny moments together too – couldn’t help but throw in that shot of them holding their rings, the boys mucking about on the road, or the girls laughing for Sarah’s camera (yes, she does take plenty of good shots too) while holding Jenni’s leg.
And then there’s the photos that just show the beauty of the Pokolbin area in the background. It’s good to get out of the city every now and then.
Thank you James and Jenni for allowing us to photograph your beautiful day.
Flowers by La Vie en Rose
Wedding ceremony and reception at Wandin Valley Estate
The girls hair was done by the team at Fuse Gallery
As ever check out our facebook page for more photos from the wedding.
Thanks for looking,
David
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Barbara and Alison popped down to that little area between Luna Park and Blues Point to do their photo session together.
They’re sisters (and friends of course!!), both at university and both excellent in front of the camera.
In this area we found some really beautiful backgrounds, one of my favourites what this set of short underpasses that were lined with bricks.
Really love the qualities of the sunset in the second half of these photos too. Not a harsh summer sun – just the soft, encompassing wrap of a golden hue.
We do live in a very pretty city.
Barbara and Alison, I hope your Mum gets a very happy surprise with these photos.
As ever check out our facebook page for extra/ different photos from the session.
Thanks for looking,
David
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