Emma and Daniel were wed in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens under what’s known as the ‘Barbershop’ Gazebo, pretty much in the center of the gardens. I was asked to be their wedding photographer for a short stint of 3 hours before heading over to their early reception at the nearby Hackney Hotel.
The whole day was rather laid back affair, with Daniel showing some nerves, arriving very early to the gazebo to greet everyone and make final arrangements before Emma arrived. But after the ceremony, Daniel relaxed a little and hopefully enjoyed our walk around the gardens for photos 🙂
Adelaide Botanic Gardens Wedding Ceremony
The Barbershop gazebo is located at the end of the two famed wisteria arches in the center of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, and nearby the central cafe. It’s suitable for smaller weddings like Emma and Daniel’s and provides for some protection from any weather that might arise. In Emma and Daniel’s case it was nice to have as the clouds forming over head were always threatening, but thankfully never started raining.
Celebrant
Wedding sign
First kiss
Gazebo wedding
Approach
Smiling bride
Smiling groom
Kiss on cheek
Exchanging wedding rings
Holding hands
Gazebo wedding
Glamour Photos
After the ceremony, Emma, Daniel and I went for a little walk around the gardens, for our glamour photos. They did not have a bridal party, so the entire shoot was fairly laid back and informal and was complete in quite a quick time, allowing us to also use the wonderful moreton bay fig trees out in Botanic park before hopping in an uber to head to the Hackney Hotel.
Under the bamboo
Dancing
Walking together
Lift
Under a tree
Smiling
Milton Bay figs
Smiling
laughing
Adelaide Botanic Gardens money shot
Big Tree
Adelaide Botanic Gardens money shot
Walking under the arch
Smiles
Under branches
In front of door
Walking under the arch
Engagement ring
Hackney Hotel Wedding Reception
Emma and Daniel’s reception took place in the smaller of the two function halls at the Hackney Hotel, which is a cozy little room suited for smaller, more intimate parties. The air was casual and everyone involved looked to have a great time 🙂
In the Hackney Hotel
Wedding cake
Cutting the cake
Smiling groom
Smiles
Spread
Thanks so much to Emma and Daniel for having me as your wedding photographer! 🙂
There was no better place to be than the beach for Helen and Simon’s stunning wedding ceremony out the front of the Adelaide Sailing Club House. The weather was absolutely stunning, not too hot or cold, and the wind was just enough to make you feel like you were beach side! Helen and Simon’s family had travelled long distances in some cases in order to celebrate their union together and a more happy family is very hard to come by. 🙂 I was asked to be their wedding photographer from their ceremony through to the sunset, and we got some great shots in front of the sun that’s for sure!
Adelaide Sailing Club Wedding Ceremony
Helen and Simon’s ceremony took place on the large grassy area out the front of the Adelaide Sailing Club house. The grassy area meets the body of water and small beach held within the artificial rocks that make up the boat ramp catchment area of the sailing club. Quite fortuitously on the same day as their wedding, there was a sailing regatta on in the background, so there was a lovely display of small sailing boats cruising about on the waters just behind where Helen and Simon’s ceremony took place. It was a lovely sight to behold.
Adelaide Sailing Club
Just married
Speech
Getting married
Exchanging wedding rings
Laughter
Walking together
Arbor
Speech
Adelaide Sailing Club Wedding
First kiss
Smiling bride
Standing together
Smiling groom
Glamour Photos
After the family photos had been completed, we head off first to the rocks lining the small catchment area for some glamour photos before heading over to the Grange Jetty a short drive away. I love heading to the Grange foreshore as the sand dunes there make for some lovely photos, and under the jetty make for some very interesting photos.
Flower
Bridal party
Under the jetty
Sitting together
Under the jetty
Under the jetty
Under the jetty
Walking along the beach together
Close up of wedding bands
Kiss on the dunes
Under the jetty
Walking on the Jetty
Bouquet
Walking amongst the dunes
Kiss under the sun
Having fun
Adelaide Sailing Club Wedding Reception
helena nd Simon’s reception took place back at the Sailing Club where their main function area was used. The function room is large enough to hold quite a few people, and is equipped with a large dance floor and private bar. It’;s a really nice spot to celebrate a wedding, while also watching the sunset over West Beach during a reception.
Talking with guests
Having fun
MC
Entrance
Talking guests
Food
Head Table
Wedding Cake
Inside the Adelaide Sailing Club
Cutting the cake
We couldn’t hang around in the reception while there was a stunning sunset going on, so Helen, Simon and I went out to make use of it on the beach. The tide had come in significantly since their ceremony so our first choice of location for these photos could not be used, but we made do with the beach on the other side of the club – the only issue being the amount of seaweed on the beach, but the photos still turned out great 🙂
Dance under the sun set
Together under the sun set
Smiling
Kisses
Silhouette under the sun set
Thanks so much Helen and Simon for having me capture your wedding photography! 😀
A beautiful, sunny day greeted Sophie and Robert on their gorgeous mid-February Summer wedding amongst the Adelaide Botanic Garden. The sun was shining, and so were the personalities of the bride and groom, amongst the smiling faces of their friends and family as they took the plunge and exchanged vows amongst the tall pine trees at the center of the gardens.
I was asked to be their wedding photographer for their entire day after having been recommended by one of Robert’s groomsmen who I had cover their wedding for back in 2016! It’s always nice to be recommended by previous brides and grooms like that as you know you’re doing something right!
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Preparation
When I arrived at Robert’s place of preparation, south of the city I was greeted by all the boys admiring Robert’s Mini, which was unfortunately so I gathered, sitting idle in the garage for quite some time – apparently it was one of those hobbies that Robert has , but not really done much with 🙂
The morning went smoothly with his groomsmen making sure no nerves were showing on Robert’s face and playful banter echoing throughout the house.
Putting on tie
Putting on shirt
Mum helping
Putting on tie
Mini
Putting on tie
Shoes
Putting on flower
Wedding rings
Getting ready
Getting ready
Sophie and her bridesmaids were being prepared quite a bit closer to the Adelaide Botanic Garden, in a room of the Mayfair hotel in the city. While the room was fairly cramped for around 10 people getting dressed and prepared for the wedding, we managed to all get ready in high spirits. Sophie, by her own admission later in the night was really feeling nervous throughout the morning so her bridal party did a great job in getting her looking fantastic for her big day!
I always love capturing the response of the parents, in this case Sophie’s father, in seeing the bride in her dress for the first time, so when Mum and Dad came into the room it was lovely to see the beaming smile light up Dad’s face as he saw her ready. The flower girls were flitting about being helpful in their own way but were not super keen on having photos done, except when asked and I think they turned out great 🙂
Smiling bridesmaid
Putting on earrings
Smiling bridesmaid
Engagement ring
Wedding dress
In the hotel hall way
Smiles
Hugs with Dad
Hotel stairs
Buttoning up the back
Flower girl
Putting flower on Dad
Buttoning up the back
Hotel stairs
Waiting for the limo
Adelaide Botanic Garden Wedding Ceremony
Sophie and Robert’s wedding ceremony in the Adelaide Botanic Garden took place in the spot known as ‘Araucaria Avenue‘, a delightful spot, lined by pine trees and on top of a hill which creates a sense of intimacy amongst the congregation. Later in the day, as Sophie and Robert’s ceremony was, the sun creates a delightful backdrop of light that filters directly through the trees behind where the arbour is usually setup. The trees surrounding the area also provides ample shade for the entire congregation on a sunny day, but the sun can cause annoyance for the bride trying to catch a glimpse of her groom as she walks on her approach to the altar 🙂
Sophie and Robert’s ceremony itself was sweet and to the point, punctuated by heartfelt and humorous vows to one another which made the otherwise formal occasion that much lighter, causing ripples of laughter from both the bride and groom, and their family and friends.
Holding hands
Exit
Wedding sign
Groom’s first look
Adelaide Botanic Garden Wedding Ceremony
Together at the altar
Amongst the pines
First kiss
Mobile phone photography
Sweeping veil
Adelaide Botanic Garden Wedding Ceremony
Bridal approach
Bridal party
Smiling groom
Married couple
Smiling bride
Glamour Photos
As the day was fairly warm – as you can expect from Summer weddings in Adelaide, I attempted to keep to shaded photo spots around the Adelaide Botanic Garden as possible, so once the ceremony and family photos were done, we set off south, directly towards North Terrace before working our way North through the gardens, taking our time, and enjoying the warm up sounds made by a nearby Adelaide Fringe concert that was also taking place within the gardens that night.
Just on a side note, I cannot write an overview of Sophie and Robert’s day without mentioning that I was super impressed by their organisational skills when it came to family photos! What they did was organise their friends and family into dozens of groups which were then given a number within their wedding program. When it was time to take the family photos, all I had to do was shout out the next number and that group came to the fore! Now of course those of you familiar with family photos at a wedding know that it never goes that smoothly, with family members wandering off, but I admired the effort!
While I’m at the Adelaide Botanic Garden quite often for weddings, its always delightful to know that the reception is right in the center of it all, at the Botanic Garden Restaurant. Not in the least because they serve great food, but because of it’s exclusive location within the gardens, which are usually closed off to the public during the later hours of the night. which allows for some nice night photography. That said however, there was Fringe concert also occurring at the same time as Sophie and Robert’s reception, so that exclusivity was non existent for their night.
The iconic restaurant boasts a delightfully vintage, round sitting area suitable for small to medium sized reception parties, while in Sophie and Robert’s case their dance floor was outside on the brick pavement.
Before the bouquet toss
Cutting the cake
Wedding cake
Under the archway exit
Last dance
First dance
Goody bags
Bouquet toss
Dad talking to guests
Bridal Party waiting to be announced
First dance
Organising a group shot
Inside the Adelaide Botanic Garden Restaurant
Food
Guests enjoying themselves
I’d like to thank Sophie and Robert for having me cover their wedding photography and I hope they enjoy their photos! 🙂
I was super excited to head out to the lovely Kuitpo Hall for Leah and Jarron’s wedding in mid February as I had heard stories about how awesome the venue was through my years of being a wedding photographer, but I had never actually covered a wedding there until now. It’s a beautifully little rustic venue, complete with large grassy areas to entertain larger crowds, while also having some of the best photo opportunities just across the road in Kuitpo forest – and boy did we get a great light show for Leah and Jarron’s photos!
Before the ceremony
While waiting for Leah to arrive, I was floating about taking detail shots of Leah and Jarron’s set up while also mingling and taking care to be as much of a ninja as possible shooting people enjoying the finger platters and drinks that were already available for everyone. Jarron seemed to keep busy running about greeting everyone while sorting out the final details before Leah arrived.
Out the back of Kuitpo Hall
Smiles
Kuitpo hall
Smiling groom
Limo arriving
Kuitpo Hall Wedding Ceremony
Leah arrived in a long black limo a little late, but that’s pretty much expected in this day in age 🙂 Before walking around the back of the Hall, Leah stopped to have a chat with her family and also made sure everyone was in position for her entrance.
Leah and Jarron chose to hold their ceremony in front of the rather eclectic corrugated iron fence that lines the back of the boundary of the Kuitpo Hall’s grounds, meaning there was only just enough room for some chairs and some standing room inbetween the back of the hall and the fence for their congregation. Thankfully their congregation wasn’t on the larger side so it was ample room for all 🙂
Kuitpo Hall Wedding Ceremony
Waiting groom
Smiling groom
Ring bearer
Exchanging wedding rings
Celebrant
Groom’s first look
Together under the sun
First kiss
Blushing bride
Wedding Ceremony
Kuitpo Forest Glamour Photos
I absolutely love heading to Kuipto forest for photos, especially during the time of day we were able to head just up the road to the woodcutter’s cabin. The sun was in the perfect spot to create some beautifully orange lens flares while cascading through the tall pine trees making a scene I was totally nerding out about all the while I was shooting Leah and Jarron’s photos and video. I had a great time 😀
Out the back of the woodcutter’s cottage
Walking together
Out the front of Kuitpo Hall
Out the front of Woodcutter’s Cottage
Amongst the trees
Kiss in the forest
Bridal Party
Amongst the trees
Kiss in the forest
Holding one another
Drone shot from above
Engagement ring
Groomsmen
Holding one another
Walking along a trail
Bouquet
Out the front of Woodcutter’s Cottage
Kuitpo Hall Wedding Reception
As I was only asked to be Leah and Jarron’s wedding photographer for 3 hours, I wasn’t with them for much longer after getting back from the Woodcutter’s Cottage, but I did manage to get a few more shots of everyone having a wonderful time in the dying light.
Food
Wedding Cake
Smiles
Checking out ring
Girls
On the grass
Throwing bouquet
Cards sign
Wine
I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for entrusting me with the responsibility of being your photographer at your Kuitpo hall wedding Leah and Jarron! It was an honour to be part of your special day and to capture the beautiful moments and emotions that unfolded throughout the celebration.
I am thrilled to have been given the opportunity to document your love story and create visual memories that will last a lifetime. As a professional photographer, my aim was to not only capture the events of the day but also to convey the essence of your relationship and the emotions that you shared.
I hope that when you look back at the photos, you will relive the magic of your wedding day and that these memories will bring you joy and happiness for years to come.
Sarah and Mal had me as their wedding photographer for 6 hours on their big day backdropped by the beautiful St Laurence’s Church in North Adelaide. The weather on the day was super hot and dry which made it a bit of a challenge to get everything done in time, and all the while Sarah was quite a way along in her pregnancy 🙂 That being said however we did get everything we wanted done, except perhaps some photos out the front of the Bonython Hall on north Terrace, but is was a small thing to skip in order to keep the day rolling 🙂
Preparation
I started the day with Mal and his groomsmen being prepared together at their house in the North of Adelaide. All the boys were sitting around having a chat when I arrived and jumped into action, putting on their shirts and outfits just after. It was a bit of a whirlwind as I only had around 30 minutes before heading over to the girls.
Putting on shirt
Shoes
Walking the corridor
Liquid courage
Putting on shirt
Waiting
The girls were being prepared in an apartment nearby the St Laurence’s Church in North Adelaide. The goal was to be ready within 30 minutes and head off to the university of Adelaide for ‘first look’ photos on the footbridge over the Torrens. Makeup was running a little late however.
Final touches
Looking in mirror
Wedding rings
Engagement ring
Getting ready
Wedding dress
First Look Photos
Once we got to Adelaide uni we first went about doing a little ‘first look’ on the Torrens footbridge where Sarah walked up to Mal and surprised him with her dress, we then moved as quickly as we could up through the uni campus and used the buildings behind the museum and along North Terrace for some photos.
Bride and bridesmaids
Groom’s reaction
Walking together
Bridal party on the steps
Under an archway on North Terrace
Together at the top
Through the trees
Falling flowers
Bridal party
Under an archway on North Terrace
Walking together
Bridal approach
All together
Shoving the groom around
St Laurence’s Church Wedding Ceremony
St Laurence’s Catholic Church in North Adelaide is a historic church built in North Adelaide in 1868 in a time when North Adelaide was still used as farmland. The period in which it was built is showcased by it’s architecture, complete with a dark wooden roof inside, it’s walls are covered with white paint and large stained glass windows with illuminates the interior quite well for such a historic church.
Sarah and Mal’s congregation filled a little over half of the available pews within the church who witnessed a shorter version of a traditional Catholic wedding where Sarah and Mal were sat up the front while the priest would direct proceedings.
Bridal approach
Kiss in the Pews
Groom’s first look
Smiling bride
Outside St Laurence’s Church
Sitting together
Signed certificate
Exchanging rings
Inside St Laurence’s Church
Inside St Laurence’s Church
Talking priest
Exit
Together at the altar
Together at the altar
First Kiss
East Terrace Continental Wedding Reception
Once the family photos were done – unfortunately in the beating sun out the front of the church – everyone retreated to the East Terrace Continental hotel to recuperate at their wedding reception. It was quite warm in the small space of the hotel upstairs, so once we cut the Marvel-themed cake and had a few drinks, we head out to the Adelaide Botanic Gardens for some more photos.
Food
Cutting the cake
Wedding Cake
Signing the guest book
Guests enjoying themselves
Talking groom
Wedding Sign
Talking bride
Botanic Gardens Glamour Photos
My aim was to keep to the shade for photos around the Botanic Gardens as we had already run about quite a bit during the day and I felt everyone was feeling the heat a bit. Thankfully we could take our time a bit at this time of day as there was nothing we had to get back to super quick. Once we were done, I head back to the reception with the bridal party for a few more group photos before heading home.
Under a tree
Kisses
Bridal Party
Under bamboo
Feeling the baby bump
Under bamboo
Under a tree
Thanks so much to Sarah and Mal for having me as your wedding photographer! 🙂
