Preparation
Both Alana and James had made it fairly clear to me that they werent a huge fan of having photos taken, and requested that I mainly stay in the shadows for the entire day taking more candid shots of what was going on. This included the preparation period of the day. So after having set up the photo booth at the venue in Crafers West, I head down to the friend’s house that James was being prepared in. Alana and Jame’s son was getting ready there too, and made the whole scene a delight with his silly antics.
- Groom Wedding shoes
- Helping the little one
- Putting on shoes
- Putting on tie in bathroom
- Looking out the door at guests
- Groom getting ready in hallway
- Groom getting ready at door
- Boys hanging out
- Having some fun
- Pearls of wisdom
- Hanging wedding jacket
- Groom enjoying himself
Alana was being prepared nearby in the family home, surrounded by family and friends, and while most people I shoot state that they dont like being in front of a camera, I’m that kind of a photographer that likes to sneak in a shot or two during totally oragnic moments that capture a proper smile and authentic emotion. Thats what I feel as though wedding photography is all about!
- Wedding dress hanging in hallway
- brides wedding shoes
- Girls having a chat
- Putting on jewelery
- Bride looking pretty in hallway
- Little one looking on
- Bride playing with bouquet
- Smiling bride in natural light
- Guests looking on
- Bride having fun before the ceremony
- Guests in kitchen
Crafers West NYE 20s Theme Wedding Ceremony
Usually when I do a writeup of a wedding I have covered as a wedding photographer, I like to make sure everyone knows the venue, however the venue that Alana and James chose isnt actually on the map. Although the oowners live on site, it is a venue that is public, and has held weddings and events in the past, but it’s not published anywhere due to the owners not feeling as though the site isnt quite ready yet. It is an amazing spot in Crafers West though, with sweeping views of Glenelg and everything inbetween. The fun part of having a New years Eve wedding here was that we could watch the Glenelg fireworks at 9pm and 12pm, although they were quite small and far away.
Asthis was a 20s theme wedding ceremony, all of Alana and James’ guests had dressed for the part and watched them get married over the nifty little duck pond found at the center of the property. Alana and James had set up their arbour overlooking the view, and although it was a fairly cloudy, and smokey day due to bushfires, it was a stunning view.
- Groom patiently waiting
- bride arriving at Crafers west
- Under the arbour looking over Glenelg
- Smiling couple during the wedding ceremony
- Crafers west NYE 20s Theme wedding ceremony
- Couple holding hands
- Listening to his vows
- 20s Theme wedding ceremony
- Hand fasting ceremony closeup
- first kiss overlooking Crafers West
- Walking back along the bridge together
Glamour Photos
As I mentioned earlier, glamour photos were not a thing Alana and James were looking forward to, so I made sure that our glamour shoots were short and to the point. I had them walk along the driveway surrounding the reception venue twice and that was it – I then tried to use some of the natural features of the garden during the night when convenient.
- Walking along the driveway overlooing Glenelg
- Dancing along the ridge together
- Walking amongst the bush
- Closeup smiles
- Looking straight at camera
- Walking together along the driveway surrounding the reception
- Standing together with the arbour in the background
- Together amongst the tall grass
- Standing in the glowing haze of the dying sun
- Hugs in the last light of 2019
Crafers West NYE 20s Theme Wedding Reception
The main event of the entire day was really the reception party – Alana and James had sources several food carts and caterers to feed and water their guests, while also making a splsh with an impressive champagn flute pyramid which was filled up towards the end of the night. All their guests were very chummy with one another which made the whole 20s theme wedding really come together nicely and made the whole night a joy to be a part of!
- 20s theme wedding outfits
- Guest through leaves
- 20s theme wedding getups
- MC doing his thing
- Aerial view of the Crafers West property
- Smiling bub
- Boys playing cricket
- Guests hugging in the twilight
- Giant jenga game
- Lifting
- Talking guests at sundown
- Speeches with bride
- Wedding cheese cake
- Guests having a good trime
- Watching the fireworks on their wedding day
- Glasses pyramid
- Having fun on the dance flor
- Stting about chatting
- Pointing at the camera
- chatting in their 20s themed outfits
- Bouquet toss
Thanks a bunch to Al;ana and James for having me as your wedding photographer! 😀