The amazing autumn colours of the Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens were the backdrop of Maryam & Scott’s engagement shoot, and I must say it was a fantastic choice. We walked around the Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens for around an hour, dodging the hundreds of tourists that also had the same idea and took advantage of the wonderful yellows and oranges that mother nature had provided. Once the gardens closed at 5pm, we headed to Veale gardens on south terrace for a couple more shots and a bit of a dance! Maryam & Scott had some friends with them, along with family members so we had a bit of fun with the situation 🙂
Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens
The Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens are a marvellous site in the Adelaide Hills, opened to the public in 1959 after having been in development since 1911, the gardens sprawl an incredible 97 hectares with a huge diversity of native and imported plants and trees, it’s a beautiful place to visit and take it all in.
Walking by the gazebo
Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens
Lovey dovey shot
Amongst the green
Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens
Kissing under a tree
Autumn colours
Group shot
Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens Proposal
Engagement ring in flowers
After, Maryam & Scott asked be for suggestions for a second location to take photos in between Mt Lofty and their house in Mawson Lakes, so I suggested the Veale Gardens. I knew from multiple previous weddings I’ve covered as a wedding photographer here always turn out great, so we headed down there 🙂 While there, we got out a small handheld stereo and had a bit of a dance! Was a lot of fun 🙂
Shelley and Chris held their wedding at the Barossa Weintal resort, located in the beautiful Barossa, and I had the privilege of being their wedding photographer. Shelley and Chris opted to take advantage of my flexible customizable wedding package so they had me at their wedding for 4 hours. Both Shelley and Chris looked spectacular in their fully white getups, and their supporting family and friends made for a beautiful day.
Barossa Weintal Wedding Ceremony
Shelley and Chris’ ceremony took place in a small courtyard on the grounds of the Barossa Weintal resort which was shrouded in the most wonderful creeping vine. When the sun was out from behind the clouds, the vines caused the most wonderful of dappled light throughout the ceremony adding to the atmosphere.
Marriage Certificate
Bridal entrance
Wedding Ceremony
Grooms vows
Barossa Weintal Wedding
Bridal entrance
Barossa Weintal wedding
Wedding ring exchange
Barossa Weintal Glamour Shots
Shelley had only recently suffered from a medical condition so much of our time was spent in and around the gardens right near the courtyard their ceremony took place in. There were plans to use their limousine to travel to a nearby winery for a larger variety of shots, but unfortunately we weren’t able. Be that as it may however, the gardens in and around the resort were quite awesome in their own right, lending some amazing green hues and tones to my wedding photography.
Wedding ring
Bride and Groom
Bride and groom with limo
Bride and groom at Barossa Weintal
Bridal party
Bride and groom
Bride and Groom
Bride and groom
Bride and groom
Bride and groom
Barossa Weintal Reception
It was only a few months since I last visited the resort for a wedding, and last time I had trouble figuring out what their reception room was actually built for. I had speculated that it used to be a barn of some sort, but it was all actually purpose built as a function room for the resort. The area is circular, with a huge pointing roof, not unlike a circus tent, only made of brick. Its a beautiful room and a lovely space for a wedding reception.
Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake
Bride and groom
Fun wedding guest
Bride and groom entrance
Wedding decor
Thanks go to Shelley and Chris for having me be their wedding photographer, your day was an absolute joy to be a part of and I wish you both the best!
Lucy & James held their surprise wedding at the Saint Francis Winery in Old Reynella. If you aren’t aware of the dynamics of surprise weddings, they can be a lot of fun to be a part of, particularly as a wedding photographer. It’s fun as you generally turn up to a party that is otherwise going swimmingly, when a photographer with a giant camera shows up and starts taking your picture 🙂 Now obviously it’s not often you attend a small party, even an engagement party – as is what Lucy and James’ guest thought they were attending, where there is a professional photographer in attendance. So there was a bit of surprise.
Before Party
Lucy & James’ guests were invited to their engagement party and were treated to a lovely spread put out by the Saint Francis Winery, including cheeses, fruits and meat platters, including an open bar. The congregation was located out the front of the Winery, near the famed pond next to South road when I arrived amd all were having a great time 🙂 Not many even noticed Lucy and James slink off to change into their wedding finery.
Boys and gran
Engagement party
Lucy and James engagement sign
Food
Lucy & James’ Saint Francis Winery Wedding Ceremony
The wedding ceremony was set up within around 30 minutes, before the ceremony, but after everyone had arrived so that the secret was not blown. In past weddings I have covered at the Saint Francis Winery, the ceremony itself has taken place next to the lake, out the front of the winery, however as this one needed to be ‘hidden’, the ceremony took place in the grassy courtyard area surrounded by hotel rooms.
Bride and groom
Saint Francis Winery Wedding
Wedding setting
Bride and groom
Wedding setting
Saint Francis Winery Wedding
Wedding setting
Bride and groom holing hands
Saint Francis Winery Wedding
First kiss
Glamour photos
Between their ceremony and their reception, Lucy and James had barely 40 minutes of sunlight in order to walk around the winery grounds for their glamour photos. But we made good use of the available light and took some crackers.
Saint Francis Winery Wedding
Francis Winery Wedding
Francis Winery Wedding
Saint Francis Winery Wedding
Saint Francis Winery Wedding
Saint Francis Winery Wedding
Wedding reception
I was only able to stay for a portion of Lucy and James’ reception as they had opted for having me at their wedding using my very affordable 3 hour package. In the limited amount of time I was there for, I was able to cover their first dance, speeches and even their wedding cake cutting.
Bride groom and little one
Wedding cake
First dance
First dance
Through the doors
Signing guest book
Little dancer
Thankyou Lucy and James for having me at your lovely surprise wedding, it was a lot of fun to be a part of!
Bek and Spud were a blast to be around and be their wedding photographer at their McLaren Vale wedding. Such a laid back and quirky couple the entire day was a joy to photograph 🙂 They opted to take advantage of my very reasonable full day rates, coupled with the rental of my photo booth, complete with a customised green screen background. Usually when I’m asked to cover a McLaren Vale wedding, I assume the venue would be a winery, however Bek and Spud’s wedding took advantage of the public speaking platform on the main street of Mclaren Vale, and then had their reception right next door in the McLaren Vale remembrance Hall. It was great little location, easy to navigate and nice to navigate. After their ceremony, we all hopped in a bus and headed down to a piece of Kuitpo forest I knew to take some photos amongst the tall pine trees in the area.
Preparation photos
Both Bek and Spud were being prepared on different levels of a two story rental beach house in nearby Aldinga Beach. Preparation was a fun affair, with both groups, the grooms men and bridal party quite keen on being as light hearted as possible. This is great as a wedding photographer as it allows me to capture their own personalities so much better while they are having fun and just being themselves. Was a wonderful morning.
Makeup going on
wedding rings
Bridal preparation
Groomsmen
Groomsmen
Bridal makeup
Bride looking out window
Bridal party preparation
Wedding dress
Bridal preparation
Wedding dress
Groomsmen
Groomsmen
Groom in irirror
Groom being chased
Bridal gown being prepared
Engagement ring
Bridal party preparation
Flower girl looking out window
McLaren Vale wedding ceremony
The public space next to the McLaren Vale Remembrance Hall is just off the main road of McLaren Vale and features a huge permanent awning that provided some much needed shade over Bek and Spud on what was a very sunny day. It’s a very open place, very suited for weddings, or other public events such as concerts or rallies having a small stage under the awning and a huge open concreted space for onlookers.
Groom looking nervous
Mclaren Vale wedding
Groom speaking
Groom seeing bride
Grooms men hugging
Exchanging of rings
Wedding
Mclaren Vale wedding
Bride and groom hugging
Mclaren Vale wedding
Mclaren Vale wedding
Wedding singers
Holding hands
Flower girl
Kuitpo Forest wedding photos
The Kuitpo Forest was the first of many forest plantations in the Mount Lofty Ranges, planted in 1898 to ensure a sustainable timber supply for South Australia. Today the Forest serves as a popular hiking and camping location covering an area of about 36 square kilometres. The tall, slim and straight pines of the forest lends itself well to wedding photography providing a unique location not often seen in South Australia. I absolutely love heading here to make use of the incredible s-curves in the walk ways and straight leading lines of the trees! Unfortunately though, I feel as though I may have asked a little too much of Bek and Spud to climb a few hills to get some good vantage photographic compositions (sorry about that!) But I hope the photos I’ve produced make up for our little adventure!
Kuitpo Forest wedding
Kuitpo Forest wedding
Kuitpo Forest wedding
Kuitpo Forest wedding
Kuitpo Forest wedding
Kuitpo Forest wedding
Kuitpo Forest wedding
Kuitpo Forest wedding
Kuitpo Forest wedding
Kuitpo Forest wedding
Kuitpo Forest wedding
Kuitpo Forest wedding
Kuitpo Forest wedding
Mclaren Vale wedding reception
The McLaren Vale remembrance hall served as a nice open and airy reception location with ample dance floor and space for quite a few tables. Bek and Spud had a buffet style sit down dinner where their guests served themselves and had some friends manning a bar for drinks. It all worked very well and was very personable.
Rememberance Hall wedding reception
Rememberance Hall wedding reception
Rememberance Hall wedding reception
Rememberance Hall wedding reception
SvenStudios Photo Booth
Rememberance Hall wedding reception
Rememberance Hall wedding reception
Rememberance Hall wedding reception
Rememberance Hall wedding reception
Thankyou Bek and Spud for having me as their wedding photographer, the entire day was a blast to attend and I hope you enjoy your photos as much as I enjoyed taking them!
Danielle and Adam were married in one of the oldest little churches in South Australia on an incredible day amongst wonderful people. The entire day, despite being quite a long one for me was an absolute joy to be a part of. Their Seppeltsfield wedding was held at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Rowland flat then headed off down the road for glamour photos at the stunning Seppeltsfield winery which I had visited for a previous wedding. Finally their reception was held at the rather interestingly built Barossa Weintal Hotel. Danielle and Adam took advantage of my generous full day wedding package to have me right from the beginning of the bridal party’s preparation at their hairdresser’s in North Adelaide, right through to the end of their reception in Tanunda.
Preparation Photos
As I said, I was with the girls first, which kind of breaks from my usual itinerary for a wedding day, but they asked me to take photos as they were having their hair done so I went! I always aim to cover exactly what my clients ask of me!
Bridal hairdressing
Bridal hairdressing
Bridal hairdressing
Bridal hairdressing
Bridal hairdressing
After about 30 minutes of taking photos at the bridal party’s hair salon, I headed to the place of preparation for Adam and his grooms men. I was quite surprised to find that one of his grooms men was Jono, a groom I shot his wedding for only a few months earlier! It’;s absolutely crazy how often I bump into people I had previously met at other weddings I cover. Adelaide is such a small city in many ways 🙂
Groomsmen preparation
Groomsmen preparation
Groomsmen preparation
Groomsmen preparation
Groomsmen preparation
Groomsmen preparation
Groomsmen preparation
Wedding rings
After the grooms men I then headed off to the house where Danielle was being prepared with her bridesmaids and flower girls after having had their hair done. The decor in their house lent itself well to the taking of wonderful wedding photographs, with a marble table for closeups of rings and bridal affects through to a wonderful lit doorway to hang the wedding dress.
Back of wedding gown
Bridal preparations
Bridal party
Bridal party
Bridal party
Engagement ring – One of my favourite shots to get during wedding preparation
Wedding bouquet
Wedding dress
Putting on garter
Bridal preparations
Bride in wedding dress
Bridal party
Trinity Lutheran Church Wedding Ceremony
The Trinity Lutheran Church in Rowland flat was built in 1853 after the disastrous flooding of the Hoffnungsthal settlement nearby. However the original church no longer stands as a new Church was built in 1955. A pretty little church, the building boasts a beautiful single steeple and large square lobby with 3 way doors. Two leading outside while the third into the chapel proper. The church is surrounded by easily accessible vineyards which we made use of for wedding photos.
Trinity lutheran church wedding
After church wedding
Trinity lutheran church wedding
Trinity lutheran church wedding
Trinity lutheran church wedding
Trinity lutheran church wedding
Trinity lutheran church wedding
Trinity lutheran church wedding
After church wedding
Trinity lutheran church wedding
Trinity lutheran church wedding
Trinity lutheran church wedding
Seppeltsfield winery photos
Directly after the ceremony, family photos and using the nearby vineyards for a few shots, we headed off down the road to the picturesque Seppeltsfield winery. The Seppeltsfield winery is an iconic winery in the Barossa region, with history dating back to 1851. The grounds offer absolutely amazing backdrops perfectly suitable for wedding photography.
Seppeltsfield winery wedding
Seppeltsfield winery wedding
Seppeltsfield winery wedding
Seppeltsfield winery wedding
Seppeltsfield winery wedding
Seppeltsfield winery wedding
Seppeltsfield winery wedding
Seppeltsfield winery wedding
Seppeltsfield winery wedding
Seppeltsfield winery wedding
Seppeltsfield winery wedding
Seppeltsfield winery wedding
Seppeltsfield winery wedding
Seppeltsfield winery wedding
Wedding photography Adelaide
Barossa Weintel Hotel Reception
The Barossa Weintel Hotel caters for weddings, big and small. Danielle and Adam’s wedding reception took place in their main room that was cause for much debate of what it used to be. The room was circular and it’s roof was raked into the centre resembling a rocket ship’s nose. While we were enjoying the marvellous fare provided by the staff, we put forward a number of theories, including grain silo through to old horse training building. Nothing really made a lot of sense for a number of reasons so it remained a mystery. Was a pretty room none the less, perfect for wedding receptions. Perhaps someone could enlighten me with a comment below on what it used to be?
Barossa Weintel wedding reception
Barossa Weintel wedding reception
Wedding cake
Barossa Weintel wedding reception
Barossa Weintel wedding reception
Barossa Weintel wedding reception
Barossa Weintel wedding reception
Barossa Weintel wedding reception
Barossa Weintel wedding reception
Thankyou Danielle and Adam for having me as their wedding photographer and I hope you enjoy your wedding photos as much as I enjoyed taking them!