Leanne and Evan’s Big Easy Radio wedding is the type of wedding you look forward to for weeks as a wedding photographer! Here was a couple who value entertainment, are not afraid to get a bit risky with photo locations and certainly had a flair for the dramatic!
Their wedding, just out of Aldinga at the delightfully rustic wedding venue, Big Easy Radio had it all! From cliff side photoshoot, to helicopter rides, even circus performers and a doughnut and milkshake stand! Absolutely brilliant!
Preparation
This amazing day started out at a bed and breakfast overlooking the Port Willunga Bay where Leanne and her entourage were being prepared. Leanne did not have any formal ‘bridal party’ but some friends and family were all there to see her through the morning.
Wedding dress hanging in room
Wedding rings on glossy table
bride looking into mirror for makeup
Bridal affects in flowers
Smiling bride as her hair is done
Bride standing alone in beach house
Bride smiling at the camera
First Look
One of my favourite modern wedding traditions is what’s known as the ‘first look‘ where wither the father of the bride, or the groom – or in this case both – sees the bride for the first time in all of her bridal finery. Some of the reactions you can apture is absolutely priceless!
Leanne’s fathe rwas first to see her walk out of the bed and breakfast, before hopping into their delightful bridal car to head over to Blanche Point for a first look with Evan.
bride walking towards father
Dad hugs bride for first look
Bride and Father in car together
Bride walking toward groom for first look
Bridal first look
Smiling bride looking at her groom
Beach Photoshoot
After Leanne and Evan’s first look, we made use of the stunning beach nearby whilst bathed with the incredible weather we were blessed with all throughout the day!
bride and groom walking on cliffs
Bride and groom overlooking the horizon
Bride and groom looking at the beach
Bride and groom in the beach grass
bride and groom walking along the sand
Bride and groom practicing their dance on the beach
bride standing alone with groom watching
Bride and groom with beach in background
Bride and groom waling along the cliff face
Bridal car
Bridal car from the air
bride and groom in photo window
Smiling bride looking at camera under tree
Before heading directly to their Big Easy Radio wedding ceremony, Leanne and Evan wanted to make a bit of an entrance where they decided to splash out on a bit of a helicopter ride with Helivista. No one but their closest family knew they were going to arrive via helicopter, so it was a fun surprise for their guests!
Bride looking back as she enteres helicopter
Bride and groom entering helicopter
Bride looking out window of helicopter
Helicopter arriving at Big Easy Radio wedding
Bride and groom getting out of helicopter
Bride and groom walking towards their wedding ceremony from the helicopter
Big Easy Radio Wedding Ceremony
After flying low over their guests, waiting for the bride and groom to arrive, Leanne and Evan’s Big Easy Radio wedding ceremony took palce on the small grassy area surrounded by the homestead. Their ceremony was a nice simple affair, with short speeches made by friends and family before signing the certificate.
it was slightly unfortunate that the weather had really heated up by the time their ceremony had fninished meaning that Leanne and Evan, along with their guests had been sitting in the sun for quite a bit. Unfortunately my livestream that I had set up for them malfunctioned due to the heat – sorry about that guests that couldn’t attend!
Big Easy Radio Wedding Ceremony
Bride and groom listening to their celebrant
Happy speech giver
Bride looking at her guests
Bride sharing vows
bride and groom exiting their Big Easy Radio wedding
bride and groom exiting their Big Easy Radio wedding ceremony
Lunchtime Reception
In between the ceremony and their Big Easy Radio wedding reception, Leanne and Evan’s guests were kept entertained with lawn games, live music, astonishing food platters with doughnuts and milkshakes(!) galore – and even silk dancers!
The silk dancers had set up their performance platform on the open grassy area nearby where thehelicopter had landed – this made for quite a unique wedding experience!
Food platter on display
Bride and groom walking their dogs
bride and groom with their dogs
Silk performers setup
Silk performer
Slik dancing
Bride on silks
Pizza
Big Easy radio Wedding Venue
Big Easy radio Wedding
Bridal selfy with guests
Golden Hour Photoshoot
As the weather was hot and dry all day, the golden hour period of the day emitted some spectacular orange light which I was keen to make use of in the grounds surrounding Big Easy Radio. First we head over to the old wagon ruin, then went off road a bit to use the long grass bearby, then finally making use of the vine yards on site.
Once we arrived back for the reception, I noticed that the full moon was quite low in the sky and after having Leanne and Evan stand on top of a small raised garden bed, I was able to make full use of it!
Bridal shoot under the sun
Bride and groom under the golden sun
Bride and groom under the golden sun headbutting
bride leaning into her groom
Golden hour wedding photo
Bride and groom in amngst the Big Easy Radio vineyards
Bride and groom in amngst the Big Easy Radio vineyard
Sun shining through vines on bride and groom
Bridal hugs in the vineyard
Bride and groom hugs under pink sky
Bridal photo under full moon
Groom lifting his bride under full moon
Bride lifting groom under full moon
Big Easy Radio Wedding Reception
Finally, as a cherry on the top of such a spectacular day, Leanne and Evan’s reception was full of fun dancing, drinking and making merry with some absolutely wonderful people in attendance!
The whole point of having a professional photographer at your wedding day is so that you don;t have to worry about not remembering all the little details that you may otherwise be overly stressed or too emotional to really sit back and have a think about all the beautiful things around you.
Take for example your wedding dress hanging there, it’s a representation of your life before being married, before putting it on and seeing your future spouse for the first time on your big day.
As a symbol of a modern wedding, the white dress has become the staple and point of interest in much of the wedding photography I take, so here are some wedding dress photography tips I’ve thought of and hopefully it can help!
Wedding Dress Photography Tips
Wedding Dress On a Hanger
One of the classic wedding dress photos is getting a shot of the dress in its full glory before you put it on. It’s a perfect summary of all the preparations you had to go through for so many months!
You can set up this shot in many different ways. You can use an elaborate wood cabinet for your background, or you can set the dress on a mannequin up against natural light. You can have a special hanger engraved or personalised with your name for a gorgeous personal touch. Consult with your wedding photographers for creative ideas that fit your theme and your personality.
My personal favourite is having it hung in the center of an elaborate window in a place like Al-Ru Farm where it’s pretty much set up for wedding photography!
Wedding dress hanging at Alru Farm
Wedding Dress From All Sides
Fire on all cylinders! Do not hesitate to get as many shots as you want during the wedding dress shoot, and make sure that all angles are showcased. The front, back, and all sides should be captured for posterity! You also need shots that include the train, if you have one. And, of course, your hair and other accessories will complete the look.
Maximise your wedding location and find a beautiful background for full-length shots, and you’ll surely love the photos that come out of the shoot!
Bride walking out doorway
Wedding Dress with Your Bouquet
Your list of shots should definitely include photos of you in your wedding dress with your beautiful bouquet, be it full length or close-up. The bouquet serves as an important symbol of the occasion, together with your rings and veil. The wedding bouquet takes your overall look to another level, with a natural touch coupled with the bride’s smile!
Close up of bridal bouquet in hand
Wedding Dress with the Veil
Wedding photographers love highlighting the white veil. If you have fantastic weather on your wedding day, ask for some help to stretch the veil fully by laying it on the ground or lifting the ends. This is one of the best photos you’ll love!
When it comes to wedding dress photogrpahy, this can be some of the most fun you have during your day with your bridal aprty running about, getting stuck in your veil!
Wedding Dress with Shoes
Brides love taking their time choosing the best shoes that will match their wedding gowns. While most brides would prefer high heels, there would also be others who’d go for flat shoes. Whichever is yours, make sure to flaunt it during your creative shoot.
Putting on bridal shoes
Family Moments
As you get ready to get married, it’s important to capture memories of enjoying special moments with your loved ones. Have a good time as they help you with your dress and with your look for the day. Of course, enjoy being the focus of everyone’s attention, including the camera!
Bridal crew
Candid Shots
Won’t you smile when you see a photo of a bride laughing her heart out? Candid photos look so natural and touching. Your wedding is one of the happiest days of your life, and you’ll surely overflow with genuine smiles throughout the day. Professional photographers know to be in the right place and the right time to capture your joy. You can also be a little bit playful during this creative shoot. Bottom line: be true to yourself, and everything else will follow.
Jumping bridal party
Bride-turned-Model
In contrast to natural and candid shots, this wedding dress photography style is your time to look elegant, regal, and sexy. You can also opt for a fairytale theme or create a mysterious look with different props like ancient candlesticks and other decorations. Add them up, and your dress will surely give off a magical vibe as you model for your shoot.
Alru Farm wedding bride
You’ll never have dull photos as you try these wedding dress photography ideas, alongside working with the best wedding photographers.
Choosing a Wedding Dress that Looks Good in Photographs
Found that wedding dress yet? Perhaps you are spending so much time choosing your wedding dress as you consider several factors such as price, wedding theme, preferred style, design, and many others. But be sure to think about how the dress will look while taking pictures to have an instant glow in your wedding photos.
For the best photos on your big day, the best thing you can possibly do is feel great while wearing it, so the best wedding dress photography tip i can possibly give is to choose a wedding dress that you feell most comfortable in!
Here are some of the things you can consider when looking for a photogenic wedding dress.
Design
For sure, this is your primary consideration when you choose your dress. Of course, you should be very particular with the beading, lace, and embroidery. These details on your gown make you shine and look lovely. Photographers highlight these details during close-up shots to show off the intricate design of the dress.
Look for any detail that will give more life to your dress, like ribbons, buttons, or nice curves. They make for good photos, too! Consider the neckline and sleeves, where you can opt to add more details to make it look even better. Let your photographer know which detail on your dress is your favourite to highlight during the shoot so you won’t miss a classic photo.
Buttoning up wedding dress back
Fabric
Yes, some fabrics look better in photographs. Flowy and light fabrics can do you extra wonders as they can be utilised to capture beautiful photos. You can also look for wedding dresses with long trains or airy sleeves and match them with lightweight veils.
They also provide an additional benefit during shoots as you can play with the dress, twirl around and hold them comfortably to pose for a feel-good photo.
Unfortunately, as with many things in life, you kind of get what you pay for when it comes to fabric – which is something I often mention when advising brides on wedding dress photography. A common example I give is the difference in veil fabric – the cheaper it is, the more like fly screen it becomes!
Hanging Thorngrove Manor wedding dress
Fit
Having a tailor-fit wedding dress gives you an instant charm. It effortlessly shows your curves and highlights your body shape. During your fitting, address what you don’t like, especially when you don’t like its fit. You wouldn’t want to spend your wedding day adjusting your dress to achieve a specific fit. Leave that stress behind and make all necessary adjustments during your fitting.
After all, when you wear something that fits you well, you will ooze with confidence which will help you become even more photogenic. Your photographers will also have a field day capturing your wedding dress in style. That’s why you should invest your time and effort in choosing a wedding gown that will bring out the best in you.
Wedding dress
Along with someone to make the most of all the work you put into selecting your dream wedding dress, wear your most beautiful smile as they capture the most beautiful moments that you will treasure for a lifetime and your wedding photography is guaranteed to turn out amazing.
Your big day should be relished forever. With quality photos, you’ll surely remember your wedding day memories all too well for the rest of time! From Wedding Dress Photography to your first dance later in the day.
If you are in need of wedding photography in Adelaide, Darwin, or Hobart we can cover you all the way, all day long! SvenStudios offers professional wedding photographer solutions that capture your moments in a fun and relaxed way. Contact us for photography packages for your big day!
Some people say that if a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth a million. Wedding videography has allowed today’s brides and grooms to relive all the smiles and tears that happened on their special day.
In the age of social media, wedding videography has become a priority as it helps to retain the memory of the wedding celebration, and it can be shared with as many people as possible. But not in the way it once was! Back in the day, wedding videography would produce quite a boring video of everything that happened – today’s couples are looking for something a little more entertaining.
If you are close to tying the knot, here are some things you need to know about hiring a wedding videographer.
A Complete Guide to Hiring a Wedding Videographer
Your wedding is fast approaching, and you can’t wait to meet the person who will immortalise this special day. However, you may not know where to begin.
Ask Your Friends and Colleagues
Your married friends are your best resource when it comes to finding a professional wedding videographer. They have been through this process, so you get a bit of assurance that they had a good experience with whoever they will refer to you.
Aside from your friends, your work colleagues might also help you. failing all of this, be sure to browse reputable review sites such as that available at ABIA or Google reviews.
Go Beyond “Near Me” Options
It is ideal to employ local florists and caterers for your wedding, for practicality’s sake. When it comes to your wedding videographer, though, don’t be limited by geography and don’t be afraid to employ someone from another city or state. Videographers can easily carry their equipment on a plane or in a car and may even jump at the opportunity. My own personal favourite experience was covering a wedding in Santorini, Greece!
Every filmmaker has different travel policies and fees, but if you discover someone you admire who isn’t from your region, you should still reach out to them and talk about your options.
Thera, Santorini Wedding
Look for Options Online
The internet is where most couples find their wedding videographers. A quick search on Google or social media will show you many options. The best thing about searching for a videographer online is that their portfolios are often readily available, and you can immediately reach out to them. Send them an email or call the phone number on their website, and you can easily set an appointment with them to discuss the details of your wedding.
Ask Your Wedding Venue
The wedding business is a tight-knit network of industry experts. As a result, coordinators for your wedding venue will probably have a preferred videographer with whom they exclusively collaborate. Depending on the package, some venues may have in-house videographers who may work at a reduced fee.
They’re a great option to start your search, especially if you’re looking for a very specific service like wedding videography but don’t feel as though you have to use who they recommend, when hiring a wedding videographer it really depends on who you like, rather than anyone else’s opinion!
Top Things to Consider When Hiring a Wedding Videographer
There are seemingly endless wedding videography options to be found online or through personal or industry recommendations. Just a quick scroll on social media will present you with hundreds of possible videographers. Because of so many choices, it can be a bit overwhelming to pick the best one.
To help you break it down, here are a few key things that you have to consider when looking for the perfect videographer.
Price
It’s no surprise that weddings can be expensive. People spend thousands of dollars for this one-day event. Because of this, the price of a videographer’s services should be considered. However, since your wedding video will live on forever, when hiring a wedding videographer try not to settle for the cheapest option. Go for someone whose pricing justifiably reflects the quality of their work and their experience.
Style
Wedding videography entails telling a love story, and every videographer has a different way of executing it. To see if your option’s style fits your preference, you can watch some of their previous works online. While viewing them, ask yourself if that is how you would like your wedding day to be remembered. Can you imagine yourself in that frame? At that moment? Did their work have an emotional connection with you? Did you like how they highlighted the main features of the event? Through these questions and more, you can decide which videographer will deliver a great product!
Personality
This is one of the most important things to consider when choosing a videographer, but some people take it for granted. The level of trust you and your partner have with your videographer will determine the quality of your film.
For one, not everyone is comfortable being in front of the camera. But if your videographer is someone you are comfortable with, they can easily make the experience fun and not awkward at all. Also, your wedding videographer will be around all day, maybe even for several days. So make sure that you get along, someone who can keep up with all your family and friends’ celebratory mood throughout the event.
Equipment
Of course, the quality of the final video(s) depends on the skill of your videographer, but it will also be significantly affected by the cameras and other equipment your videographers will use.
When hiring a wedding videographer, you can ask them what type of video camera they prefer. If you are familiar with video equipment, this information might be helpful. However, it’s probably unnecessary since it will all boil down to the videographer’s style and skills. You can also ask how many cameras they use since this can affect the pricing and how thoroughly your event will be captured.
Remember, once the wedding celebration is over, the wedding flowers will begin to wither, the decorations will get taken down, and your wedding guests will consume the food you have served. However, the only ones you can keep forever are the memories that your wedding photographs and videos captured on your behalf.
This is why wedding videography is essential. It will live on for years and constantly remind you of that one special day in your life. Because of this, do not rush when choosing a wedding videographer. You do not have to settle for the cheapest, nearest, or most convenient option.
The best way to find a reliable videographer who works in the style you want is to ask around and do your research. It will take a lot of work, but you will realise that all the effort is worth it when you look back on your wedding video years from now!
If you are searching for wedding photography and videography in Adelaide, SvenStudios crafts precious memories in a fun and relaxed way that you’ll be proud to look at forever! We specialise in wedding photography and videography, destination wedding documentations, and photo booth hire, among others. Talk to our team today!
Marielle and Brendan held their lunchtime Coriole Wines wedding on a sweltering hot day in mid December.
It was a fun, laid back day with both Marielle and Brendan keen to go with the flow with whatever happened on their day, and it turned out to be such a wonderful time!
After preparing at separate locations nearby, Marielle and Brendan opted for a first look where they met each other before the ceremony, all held on the delightful grassy area surrounding the Coriole Wines wedding venue.
Preparation
Brendan was being prepared at a nearby rustic bed and breakfast cottage, set amongst some Australiana bushland. Unfortunate it seemed as though his two groomsmen had recieved a wrong timeline by which they should have also been on site – which meant that photos were mostly done solo for most of the morning before they showed up for the last few minutes.
Wedding ring box and ties
Wedding rings on wooden table
Grooms brown shoes
grooms suit jacket on fireplace
Moody shot of groom looking out window
Groom leaning on doorframe
Groom putting on jacket
groomsmen helping out with tie
Groomsmen together on roadway
Marielle and her bridal party were being prepared at a house in Port Noarlunga, alongside parents, little ones and furry friends. The atmosphere was a little rushed, trying to get everything done in time before having to head out for their Coriole Wines wedding ceremony.
That being said though, I feel as though everythiung was still very organised – particularly as we had to wait for the boys to show up at the wedding venue due to again not having the correct times.
Engagement ring in pink flower
Bridal affects on wooden top
Bridesmaids in morning wear
Bride being Prepared
Bride being Prepared black and white
Bride looking out window as bridesmaids watch
Bride standing in window
bridesmaids looking at bride
Fathers first look at bride
First Look Photo shoot
Marielle and Brendan’s forst look photoshoot took place overlooking the famed Mclaren Vale wine region, and it’s one of the top reasons why anyone would want to hold their wedding at Coriole wines, the view is just spectacular!
Brendan and his boys were set up right at the edge of the grass, looking out at the view while Marielle and her bridal party were to sneak up and tap him on the shoulder.
After the first look we made use of what little time we still had before the ceremony was supposed to commence by heading down the driveway a little bit to take some glamour shots of the whole bridal aprty together and of course romantic shots of just Marielle and Branden.
Car arriving at Coriole wines wedding
bridesmaids preparing bride for first look
bride apporaching groom
Groom seeing bride for first time
Groom seeing bride for first time closer
Bride and groom talking
Smiling bride during first look
Bridal party together on driveway
Bridal party together at coriole wines wedding
Bride and groom walking down Coriole wines driveway
Bride and groom in Coriole vineyard
Bride and groom in Coriole vineyard dip
Bridal party with cars at Coriole wines wedding
Coriole wines wedding photography
Coriole wines wedding photo
Bride and groom together under the greenery
Coriole Wines Wedding Ceremony
Marielle and Brendan’s Coriole Wines wedding ceremony was set up to take place under an arbour looking back down in the direction of the Coriole Wines’ driveway, however due to the extreme heat, their celebrant took the executive desicion at the beginning of their ceremony to move slightly to the right, and make use of the shade from the historic tree that then made the backdrop for their ceremony.
Their ceremony itself was a nice, simple affair with heartfelt vows read to one another and some guest speakers before being announced and walking back down the aise under a shower of rose petals.
Arbour at Coriole Wines wedding ceremony
Bride and Father walking toward ceremony
groom watching his bride walk to the altar
Smiling bride during the ceremony
Coriole wines wedding ceremony under the tree
Coriole wines wedding ceremony
Groom spoeaking his vows
Placing wedding ring on hand
Speech giver
First kiss at Coriole WInes wedding
Smiling newly wed bride
bridal party under the arbour
Bridal exit under flower petals
Groom looking at camera under flower petals
Coriole Wines wedding photo from air
Kisses for the bride from friends
Sponge Cake
After the ceremony, everyone was waiting about for the lunch time reception to take place out the rear of the Coriole building which was when we managed to take a few family photos and generally take it easy as the weather by this time was quite overbearing.
Thanks so much to Marielle and Branden for having me as your wedding photographer! I had a great time and I hope you enjoy your photos! 😀
Cate and Renato’s Lake Breeze wines wedding took place on a stunning mid-December day surrounded by family and friends who were all delightful to be around!
cate and renato made use of my ever popular live stream service in order to include guests who could not attend due to COVID travel restrictions and also had my second photographer in tow in order to capture more angles!
cate and renato’s day could not have gone more smoothly – despite a rather unfortunate run in with swarms of mosquitoes while trying to have some photos taken, but we still got some great shots!
Preparation
My day started with Renato and his groomsmen getting prepared at a bed and breakfast in Brighton. It was only Renato and his two groomsmen in the whole house do getting prepared was quite a simple affair, and got ready rather quickly.
A quick group shot on the road out the front and I was off to the girls!
Groomsmen shoes
Grooms affects together
Groomsman adjusting belt
groom playing with tie
groom playing with tie looking out window
Groom and groomsmen together on road
Groom walking down hallway
Cate and her bridesmaids were being prepared at another bed and breakfast in Seacliff with a delightful view of the nearby beach from it’s sprawling back patio! Cate’s Mum was also there to help out with the preparations which all occured amidst a lot of fun.
Engagement ring in red rose
Wedding dress hanging with beach behind
Bridal affects together
Bridesmaids kisses
Wedding dress in mirror
Bridesmaids reaction to dress
Bride reveal to bridesmaids
bridesmaids helping with wedding gown
Closeup of brides hands
Bride having help getting ready
Bouquet pictures
bride in sunlight
Smiling bride looking at camera
Bridesmaids reacting to engagement ring
Lake Breeze Wines Wedding Ceremony
Cate and Renato’s Lake Breeze wines wedding ceremony took place on a large piece of grass, surrounded by a scattering of gum trees and backdropped by the vineyards that surrounded the cellar door and function rooms where the reception took place a little later in the day.
It was a little unfortunate that due to the sunny weather that Renato was looking into the sun throughout the ceremony but he was looking at his beatiful bride all throughout to notice much.
Their ceremony was a simple affair with a heartfelt speech or two from family before sealing the deal with a kiss and flower petal showered exit!
Lake Breeze wines wedding ceremony setup
Bridal confetti
groom waiting for his bride to arrive
bride ariving on a sunny day
Bride being escorted down aisle
Celebrant talking to bride as she arrives
Bride out the front of wedding ceremony
Lake Breeze Wines wedding ceremony
Bride smiling during wedding ceremony
Groom smiling during wedding ceremony
bride holding her grooms hand
About to exchange wedding rings
Wedding speech giver
Lake Breeze wines wedding first kiss
Lake Breeze wines wedding exit
Glamour Photos
After group photos were done, we head off around the grounds to make use of the diverse surrounds that having a Lake Breeze wines wedding affords you and your photographer to make use of! Unfortunately as I mentioned earlier, the further away we ventured down the driveway, the more mosquitoes started attacking Cate and Renato which meant we couldnt stay too long amongst the otherwise delightful gum trees I was looking forward to using in their wedding photos!
After reatreating back towards the ceremony location, we used the vineyards a bit for some shots, and also head out at sunset for more.
Wedding party from drone
Handpicked bridal party
Bridal party in front of vineyards
bridal party walking off into the sunset
bride and groom together under gum trees
bride and groom together between gum trees
Landscape shot with bugs
bride and groom waking through vineyard
lake breeze wines wedding photo
lake breeze wines wedding photography
lake breeze wines wedding photography with drone
Drone photo of bride and groom in vineyards
Sunset in the vineyards
Lake Breeze Wines Wedding Reception
The reception area at Lake Breeze Wines is a large, modern space that has obviously had a lot of work doen to it by the owners! The dance floor is lined with wine barrels and the sound system installed in the ceiling is quite impressive – even according to their DJ!
Was a very fun night with plenty of dancing and having fun.
Lake Breeze Wines Cellar door
Wedding cake at lake Breeze wines wedding
Bride and groom entrance to lake breeze wines wedding
Bride and groom cutting wedding cake in front of doorway
Lake Breeze weins wedding reception
First dance photo at lake breeze wines wedding
First dance at lake breeze wines wedding
Night photo at Lake Breeze Wines wedding
Bouquet toss at Lake Breeze wines wedding
I’d like to thank Cate and Renato for having me as their wedding photographer! It’s always fun to visit new wedding venues like Lake Breeze wines and I look forward to heading back there in the future!
