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Mollydooker Wines Wedding – Jiayi & Sam

  • Jiayi & Sam

    Mollydooker Wines Wedding

    Mollydooker wines wedding photo

Jiayi and Sam held their Mollydooker wines wedding on a rather windy and overcast day, but that certainly diddnt dampen the feeling and love between these two, and all involved! The day was full of fun – and often crazy times, and the weather even opened up for some spectacular shots later on in the day!

Mollydooker wines was a new wedding venue for me, so I was very much looking forward to covering Jiayi and Sam’s wedding there, and what a spot it is! Rolling hills, beautiful trees and a cozy little reception hall!

Before the ceremony

I began my wedding photography coverage at Mollydooker wines itself, capturing the arrival of Sam and his entourage where they quickly got ready by putting on their buttionare and having a few photos with each other before Jiayi and her bridal party arrived.

Sam was in two minds right up to the beginning of their wedding ceremony as to whether or not to hold the ceremony outside. As it turned out he decided to hold the ceremony inside due to the blustery winds and the rain clouds threatening to drench everyone outside.

Jiayi was prepared in a back office room at Mollydooker wines, out of the way of prying eyes of her groom to be – which we had to make sure he wouldnt ruin the surpise as he would often try to see her! I think we managed though 🙂

Selfy with the groom
Hugging guests
Groomsman putting on grooms flower
Groom and his boys having fun
Bride getting ready at Mollydooker wines
Smiling bride in small room
Bride looking through door
Bride walking down corridor at Mollydooker wines

Mollydooker Wines Wedding

Jiayi and Sam’s Mollydooker wines wedding took place in the winery’s reception area, which was not to plan due to the weather. The change in venue caused a bit of a fuss with the Mollydooker wines staff having to clear out the area of regular lunchtime guests in time for the ceremony to take place! But they did an admirable job!

Jiayi and Sam’s ceremony was a short and simple affair with some small in jokes here and there, this coupled with the close proximity of all their guests made the whole ceremony a delight to be a part of!

Smiling groom at bride walking
bride walking towards ceremony
Groom seeing bride walk down aisle
Bride and groom holding hands at Mollydooker wines wedding
Mollydooker wines wedding ceremony
Smiling bride during her ceremony
Smiling groom during his ceremony
Bride and groom sharing a moment during the ceremony
Exchanging wedding rings at Mollydooker wines
Laughing while exchanging rings
First kiss at Mollidooker wines wedding
Kiss on the cheek from groom

Glamour Shoot

After the formailities were out of the way, including the mandatory family photos we went for a walk out and about the Mollydooker Wines grounds to make good use of the sun now peeking out of the clouds that earlier had earlier threatened the ceremony.

The vineyard was a favourite of mine with the large, broad grape leaves and unkeptness of the foliage making a perfect frame for some intimate portraits of Jiayi and Sam!

I also loved the rolling grassy hill to the rear of the reception area which coupled with the poor weather made for some very moody shots!

I had a blast taking photos despite the poor weather! Just goes to show that if you do have poor weather at your wedding there is always a silver lining – in this case some awesome atmosphere to create lovely photos!

Bride and groom in the vineyard
Bumping heads in the vineyard
Cuddles in the vineyard
Bride and groom in the sunny vineyard
Engagement ring amongst the bouquet
Laughing bride and groom in the vineyard
Moody weather at Mollydooker WInery
Bride and groom under a tree at Mollydooker wines
Brids fly in the background
Mollydooker wines wedding photo
Mollydooker winery wedding photo 2
Close up of bridal bouquet in hand
Bride and groom leaning on gum tree
bride and groom holding one another in the Mollydooker Wines vineyard
bride and groom holding one another in the Mollydooker Wines vineyard in the sun
sunny vineyard photo at Mollydooker wines
bride an dgroom walking towards sun in vineyard
Bride and groom sharing icecream
Bridal party on steps
Groom lifting up bride at sunset
bride and groom walking away from sunset
Sun peeking through bride and groom
Hugs in the sunset light
Mollydooker Winery wedding photo
Mollydooker Winery wedding photos
bride and groom in vineyard at night

Mollydooker Wines Wedding Reception

The Mollydooker Wines wedding reception area is a modern space but still sports a rustic feel due to it’s wooden features and surrounding windows that look out over the winery’s grounds.

The space was full for Jiayi and Sam’s sit down reception complete with heartfelt speeches and excited guests.

Mollydooker wines wedding reception
guest enjoying his fruitbox
Colourful wedding cake
Mollydooker wines bottle
bride and groom standing up
Kangaroo
dad giving speech
Guys being silly on hill
Lifting up groom
Hugs for the bride
Mollydooker wines food
cutting the wedding cake at Mollydooker wines
cutting the wedding cake at Mollydooker wines wedding

Thanks so much to jiayi and Sam for having me as your wedding photographer! Your day was a blast to be a part of and I hope you enjoy your photos! 😀

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Wedding Albums – The Best Way to Commemorate Your Big Day

 

 

Why a Wedding Album is the Best Way to Commemorate Your Big Day

You’re planning to tie the knot with the most awesome person in the world, and you’ve found your perfect wedding photographer and are about to select your ideal package. A wedding album isn’t part of the bundle, and you’re debating whether your budget can shoulder one.

The short answer is: it should. The short reason is: your wedding photographs deserve a place to call home. Here are five other reasons why an album is the perfect choice of wedding memorabilia to commemorate your big day.

10x10 deluxe album

Seeing your wedding day come to an end is a bittersweet moment. You’re now married, which is great but also aching to relive your favourite moments – how many can you honesty remember?

Scrolling through photos on your phone, tablet, or desktop doesn’t do the essence of your Big Day any justice. While handy, there’s something a little disconnected about accessing memories through a USB drive or logging into an online gallery.

On the other hand, there is something unique about the high-quality feel, look, and scent of a freshly-printed wedding album. A book is unique only to you and your partner, and something you can fondly reminisce about page by page.

There is nothing quite like the heart of a leather, wood, or vinyl-bound album that captures some of your most significant life events.

A3 custom album

Commemorate Your Big Day with an album

Reason 1 – You’ll Have Something to Share with Family and Friends

While you can look back on memories with friends and family through a digital slideshow, there is something homey about being able to lay an album flat on the table, crowding over your favourite moments.

Thick album

Reason 2 – It Tells a Story

You can put the “fairy tale” in “fairy tale wedding” with a storybook of your best memories. From knotting your hair into an updo and slathering on layers of waterproof makeup to survive an inevitable waterfall of tears to walking down the aisle and dipping a cheeky finger into cake icing, you can relive your Big Day as if it were right in front of you.

While you can arrange and print a photo book yourself, your photographer should be more than equipped to position and layout your photographs with a thoughtful eye. Not to mention, there is nothing more magical than the surprise that comes with turning every page.

The quality of photobook developers available to professionals also blow the cheaper options out of the water.

Album cover

Reason 3 – It’s Something to Treasure

Something about having to keep a wedding remembrance safe and secure is what makes it precious. It’ll travel with you throughout generations and can even make for a heartwarming display over your fireplace mantle or bedside table. You can pass the book onto your children, much like a visual memoir.

Inside book

Reason 4 – It Makes for a Unique Wedding Gift

If you have room in your budget to print miniature albums for friends and family, it’ll be an excellent way for them to relive their cherished moments with you and your partner.

Guests enjoying themselves

From saying yes to the dress to the ring on your finger, planning a wedding takes months—or years!—and in the blink of an eye, it’s over. With a wedding album, you can  commemorate your big day and revisit every minute as if it were only yesterday.

Document your joy with Sven Studios, the best Australian wedding photographer. Our photography packages are entirely customisable and make their way home to you in the form of high-quality art prints and coffee table albums.

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3 Proposal Photography Tips to Capture the Moment

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Proposal Photography Tips

Photos are all about capturing perfect moments. They freeze time in place for you to recollect on the past, conjuring memories and emotions that you can look back on. Whether of your firstborn child or you graduating from school, these pictures are often priceless.

Because these photos are so valuable, you would want to ensure that they are the best they can be, especially for important milestones, like a marriage proposal. If you need help to capture the perfect surprise proposal photo, here are some proposal phtoography tips to keep in mind.

3 Proposal Photography Tips to Capture the Moment

  1. Plan the entire proposal

Planning is key to success. While you can get away with doing everything last minute, you can get the best results if you take the time to plan. Go over as many aspects of the proposal as possible. This includes getting the ring, finding the right location for the proposal, and thinking of what you want to say when you finally do it. If you want the picture to be professional and high-quality, consider planning to hire a professional photographer as well.

Time it! Find a spot that’s memoriable and at the right time of day too! A cliff face might seem awesome, but your photos won’t look nearly as good in the middle of the day as they would during the golden hour. Your partner would appreciate the timing as more romantic too.

Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens Proposal
  1. Find a professional photographer

Speaking of professional photographers, you should try to find a photographer that is knowledgeable of the area, allowing them to position themselves strategically and snap stunning photos. Don’t be afraid to have your favourite photographer travel to your favourite spot too! Every phtoographer’s style is different, so if you love one’s specific work, hire them! Even if they live on the other side of the world!

Of course this wouldnt be cheap, but photographers are always keen on shooting destination weddings or engagements!

Once you find a photographer, be sure to share your plans. This can include the location where you are going to propose, the time you are going to show up, and the signals you will give them to show that you are “ready” to propose. This can help the photographer prepare themselves for the picture-perfect moment.

Engagement
  1. Identify the location for the proposal

As far as proposal photography tips are concerned, selecting a perfect location is a vital aspect of your plan for many reasons. First, different locations will have different aesthetics, meaning your pictures will look different in different areas. Second, it will affect how “secret” a photographer can be.

For instance, if you are planning to propose in a busy area, your photographer will be able to easily blend in. On the other hand, if you want to propose somewhere else more peaceful, such as a park, the photographer will have to work a little harder to stay discreet. I like to hide in tees 🙂

One Tree Hill Engagement shoot

Proposals can be an exciting but nerve-wracking moment in your life. Its success will hinge on not only your partner’s response but also how good your photographer is. With that said, try to stick to your plans as much as possible, but do not be afraid to wing it if needed.

If you are working with an experienced photographer, they will always be at the ready to capture the beautiful moment. Whether you get down on your knees and fully recite what you want to say or stumble around clumsily due to your nerves, a professional photographer will ensure that they capture the most beautiful moments on camera. They will freeze this momentous moment in time so that you and your loved one can cherish the experience and memory forever.

SvenStudios offers professional wedding photography solutions, videography, and more to help you immortalise unforgettable moments. If you are looking for engagement photographers to capture your surprise proposal, and give you more proposal photography tips, work with us today!

 

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Botanic Gardens’ Sunken Garden Wedding – Anna & Isuru

  • Anna & Isuru

    Botanic Gardens’ Sunken Garden Wedding

    Bride and groom embrace

It was a delightfully sunny day for Anna and Isuru’s wedding at the Adelaide Botanic Garden‘s Sunken garden wedding ceremony venue with a small group of close friends and family in person, and plenty watching a livestream! (When Isuru’s phone worked!)

The plan was to hold a small intimate ceremony here in Adelaide, and when COVID goes away hold another interstate with more guests.

Preparation

Anna was prepared in a room of the Mayfair hotel on King William St along with two of her friends. The atmosphere in the room was one of fun and excitement for the wedding ceremony and if Anna was feeling any nerves, she hid them well!

I made use of the Mayfair hotel lobby for a couple of shots on their spiral staircase while also heading out to the intersection for a few shots on the road, which the girls seemed to find amusing 😀

Hanging wedding dress
Having makeup done
Engagement ring in middle of bouquet
Having makeup done looking out window
Makeup artist doing her thing
Smiling bride in makeup chair
Girls watching makeup be done
bride holding bouquet black and white
bride holding bouquet smiling
bridal aprty ready to go
Bridal party on stairs
bridal party walking accross Hindley st
closeup of bouquet while bride looks out window
bridal party under green trees
bridal party under green tree

Sunken Garden Wedding Ceremony

The botanic Garden’s Sunken Garden Wedding venue provides for a lovely private spot to hold a ceremony in what is usually a rather busy place on a such a lovely day! The set up was lovely for me as a wedding phtoographer as the sun was right behind whre Anna and Isuru were standing which made for some lovely ethereal photos.

The heat of the day was quite powerful, as Iruru’s phone soon found out as unfortunately they had a bit of trouble keeping the livestream going – thankfully I was also recording the ceremony using 360 Virtual Reality technology as I always do so they made good use of that the next day!

Anna and Isuru’s wedding ceremony was full of personal insight into the couple’s relationship complete with in jokes and fun little things that had the entire congregation smiling and laughing along as they watched.

Grooms first look at the Sunken Garden
Botanic Gardens Sunken Garden Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Ceremony in the Sunken Garden
laughing groom during ceremony 2
Botanic Gardens Sunken Garden Wedding Ceremony 2
Smiling bride during ceremony 2
Holding hands during wedding ceremony
Holding hands during wedding ceremony under arch
Smiling groom looking at bride 2
Wedding ceremony at the SUnken Garden Botanic Gardens
Exchanging wedding bands closeup
Botanic Gardens Sunken Garden Wedding Ceremony through leaves
Sunken garden First Kiss
Smiles all round with the bride and groom
Wedding bands on hands
Bride and groom exit from Sunken Garden Ceremony

Adelaide Botanic Gardens Glamour Photos

We had a short amount of time for some photos in amongst the Adelaide Boatnic Gardens after having family photos done at the Sunken Garden so we hopped right to it making a beeline to the friendship gates then walking slowly back towards the National Wine Center.

I wanted to use the lovely trees that you can find in the nearby Botanic Park for some photos before walking back through the gardens. We were lucky enough to be walking back through the gardens a little later than allowed due to having the reception at the National Wine Center as we got to capture the dying sun through some of the trees on display around the grounds.

bride and groom amongst the foliage
bride and groom amongst foliage
Walking in the trees together
Huge trees in the Botanic Park
Adelaide Botanic Park wedding photo
bride and groom leaning in some ivy
Ivy wedding photo
Adelaide Botanic Gardens wedding Photo
bride and groom togteher in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Adelaide Botanic Gardens Sunset wedding
Amongst the tall trees wedding photo
Sunlight wedding phtoo
Bride and groom walking in the sunlight
Bride and groom embrace
bride and groom looking at camera on their wedding day
Bride and groom against a large tree

National Wine Center Reception

Anna and Isuru’s National Wine Center reception took place in their ‘Gallery’ room which boasts a huge glass wall overlooking the rest of the wine center’s grounds.

As their guest list was on the smaller side, only one long table was set up to make the entire setting feel quite opulent and grand! It also allowed all their guests to sit together and not have to travel a million miles to see everyone!

Adelaide WIne Center bridal entrance
Bride talking to guests at reception
Adelaide Wine Center Gallery Room
Selfy
Little girl running about
having some fun with the kids
Adelaide Wine Center Sushi
Kiss at the table
Isuru Speech
bridal hugs

I’d like to thank Anna and Isuru for having me photograph their Botanic Gardens’ Sunken Garden wedding, and I hope they enjoy their photos! Super happy to travel interstate for your other celebrations too! 😉