Posts

Adelaide wedding registry wedding – Sashini & George

/in , , /by

On the 20th of January I was asked to cover a short 1 hour wedding at the Adelaide wedding registry on Grenfell street. Sashini and George took advantage of my very flexible hourly rate to only cover the short Adelaide wedding registry ceremony and group family photos at the end. The Adelaide wedding registry on Grenfell street has a small, simple room set up with around 40 chairs for guests in order to conduct short, simple civil marriages. I understand that having your wedding at the Adelaide wedding registry may save you a bit of money that you can better spend at your reception or even on your honeymoon. Apparently there are also more than one single Adelaide wedding registry in Adelaide so one does not have to use the one on Grenfell street, but please correct me if I’m wrong in the comments below 🙂

As Sashini was of Indian heritage and George, Greek the ceremony and it’s guests had a very mixed cultural flavour, with bold opulent colours from the bride’s side and the typical fun-loving demeanor from the groom’s. The whole experience at the Adelaide wedding registry was a lot of fun and I hope to visit here again for more short, simple weddings.

It was quite an interesting experience actually, as a wedding photographer I am quite accustomed to having a bridal shoot after the ceremony, however as Sashini and George only opted for a single hour of my services, there was very little time to venture far from the Adelaide wedding registry offices.

I did capture some lovely moments however and I very much hope Sashini and George enjoy the images I’ve produced for them. During the hour coverage I managed to provide them with over 100 edited images, which is a bit more than usual, but when I’m having fun, the camera does its own thing. The images below are but a preview.

Adelaide wedding registry, Grenfell street

Hugs
Signing the Wedding certificate
Smiles at the Adelaide wedding registry
Waiting at Adelaide wedding registry
Adelaide Wedding Registry
First kiss
Grannie and Kid
Hugs
Kisses
Adelaide Wedding Registry
Rings on fingers
Adelaide City
Walking out from the Adelaide wedding registry
Entrance at The Adelaide Wedding Registry

Mount Torrens Hotel Wedding – Clare & Craig

/0 Comments/in , /by

  • Clare & Craig

    Mount Torrens Hotel Wedding

    bride and groom amongst young trees

Clare and Craig’s Mount Torren’s Hotel wedding took place in lieu of a larger wedding they had planned right back before all this COVID stuff happened. Instead of having dozens of friends and family members in attendance, they opted to hold a tiny little ceremony at the delightful new Mount Torrens Hotel wedding venue in late August, with the plan of holding a large reception once everyone is able to travel again.

Mount Torrens Hotel Wedding Ceremony

The Mount Torrens Hotel wedding spot is an old, rustic little barn which according to Craig they had only just emptied of trash ready for their wedding ceremony! The Hotel boasts a delightful rustic vibe with old-world charm within and without the hotel itself, while also being surrounded by a beautiful little town, and a grassy area that would be suited for a large marquee – should the need arise.

Clare and Craig were drawn to this simple little corner of the world as they said they enjoy seeking out the simple beauty in smaller locations like this – which I felt made this wedding that much more intimate.

Around 10 witnesses were in attendance, those which could not attend made use of my 360 virtual reality recording I produce for all the weddings I cover, which makes the fact that not being able to attend that much more bareable.

Clare walked down the aisle to some very untraditional heavy metal, while the area was also decorated with fluffy dinosaurs and other things which made the space uniquely theirs.

Groom waiting patiently
Mount Torrens Hotel wedding decor
Bride arriving in gown
Bride arriving at Mount Torrens hotel wedding
Groom seeing his bride for the first time
bride arrival at Mount Torrens hotel wedding
Holding hands during ceremony at Mount Torrens hotel wedding
Groom looking at his bride
Wedding Ceremony at the Mt Torrens Hotel barn
Wedding Ceremony at the Mt Torrens Hotel
Smiling bride looking at her groom at the ceremony
Bride and groom holding hands during the ceremony
Mount Torrens Hotel wedding
Exchanging wedding rings during the wedding ceremony
Mount Torrens Hotel wedding ceremony
First kiss at Mount Torrens Hotel wedding ceremony
Groom thanking guests
Bride hugging guests

Glamour Photos

After the group photos which we took in front of the barn’s brick wall behind the Mount Torrens Hotel wedding venue, we head off to a nearby farm which Clare and Craig had found online after a bit of a shout out on social media, simply looking for someplace nice to take photos in.

The farmstead boasted a lovely curated garden, somplete with walkways and little wooden brides and huts which we made use of, before also making use of the natural Australian bush land in the dying sun of the day. I really enjoyed myself here as the sun was shining through the foliage in the most delightful way!

Clare and Craig told me that they had chosen me as their wedding photographer as they liked the way I managed to capture not only a bridal couple, but also the simple elegance of the landscape around them without drawing too much attention away from the subject of the image.

Getting comments like this is really what being a photographer was all about and it really made me smile! Not only because these lovely people enjoyed my work, but also the fact that I was with them on such a delightful day in which it was super easy to produce such wonderful work!

Bride and groom together at their Mount Torrens Hotel Wedding
Mount Torrens Hotel wedding photo
groomsmen
bride and groom under little hut
bride and groom under little hut traditional portrait
bride and groom through flowers
Bride and groom amongst the foliage
Bridal party together on the road
Together on the road surrounded by gum trees
Groomsmen cufflinks
bride ad groom in between two trees
bride ad groom in between two large trees
Bridal party amongst tree plantation
Bridal party amongst trees
Bride and groom backdropped by sunlight
Bride and groom with sun peeking through
Bride and groom in tree plantation
bride and groom amongst young trees
bride and groom together

I had an absolute blast photographing Clare and Craig’s wedding day, doubly so as I wanted to help them out as much as possible as Clare is a member of the CFS, who battled the huge fires at the beginning of 2019 – and are just lovely people all round. I wanted to do my part in putting some smiles on Clare and Craig’s faces and I hope they weren’t too dissapointed in not holding their large wedding, and having to postpone to a later date!

Second Valley Wedding – Rebecca & Martin

/0 Comments/in , /by

Early in December 2014 I was chosen as Rebecca and Martin’s wedding photographer at their wedding taking place at Leonard’s Mill in Second Valley, to the South of Adelaide. Rebecca and Martin took advantage of my flexible hourly rates and had me cover 6 hours of their wedding. Their preparation venues were very close to one another or their Second Valley wedding, so I was able to cover a bit of both of their preparations as well as their ceremony and beginning of their reception. They chose to head down to the Second Valley beach for their glamour shots which I must say was a fantastic choice. I had never been down to the Second Valley jetty, and now I can’t wait to get back there.

Grooms men Preparation at Leonard’s Mill

The Grooms men were getting ready at the picturesque Leonard’s Mill in Second Valley. Leonard’s Mill was also going to be the location for Rebecca and Martin’s Ceremony and Reception. Leonard s Mill in Second Valley is a 150 year old heritage listed building that has been restored as a restaurant and the surrounds have been developed to include a range of accommodation units, some in restored stone settlers cottages which was where they were getting ready.

Goormsmen at Leonard’s Mill Second Valley
Groomsmen
Goormsmen at Leonard’s Mill Second Valley
Groomsmen getting ready
Groom cufflinks and Tie
Gettning help with flowers
Groomsmen getting ready

Bridal Preparation in Second Valley

The girls were getting ready in a family owned beach house in the Second Valley town near the beach. Eager for photos the girls were always smiling and practicing their dancing for the night ahead. The whole day was very laid back and I had a lot of fun with Rebecca and Martin because of it.

Bride putting on dress
Closeup of Wedding Dress
Bride putting on dress
Bridal affects
Happy Bride
Bridal Party in mirror
Bride putting on dress
Proud Dad
Bride putting on dress

Leonard’s Mill, Second Valley Wedding Ceremony

The sun was very bright during the day, and the location that the wedding ceremony was set up in was not the most fantastic spot, both for photos nor the comfort of Rebecca and martin due to the heat and sun in their eyes from where they were standing.

Wedding at leonards Mill Second Valley
Wedding at leonards Mill Second Valley
Leonards Mill Second Valley
Leonards Mill Second Valley Wedding
Leonards Mill Second Valley
Wedding at leonards Mill Second Valley

Second Valley Wedding Photography

The Second Valley beach has so many awesome nooks and crannies to use in wedding photos, the beach with white sand and wonderful rocks are nearby and an epic walk along a cliff is right next to a beautiful jetty. I really hope to get back to Second Valley soon!

Second Valley Beach Wedding
Second Valley Beach Wedding
Second Valley Beach Wedding
Second Valley Beach Wedding
Second Valley Beach Wedding
Bridal Party in Second Balley
Second Valley Beach Wedding
The grooms men in rocks at Second Valley
The grooms men in rocks at Second Valley

Leonard’s Mill, Second Valley Wedding Reception

Like I said before, Rebecca and Martin held their wedding reception at Leonard’s Mill, Second Valley. The same location as their wedding ceremony. All their locations were very close and very little travel was needed. Was good for their guests too as they could stay at Leonard’s Mill while we went off to take photos.

Leonards Mill
Leonards Mill
Leonards Mill
Leonards Mill
Leonards Mill
Leonards Mill
Leonards Mill
Leonards Mill

I’d like to thank Rebecca and Martin for having me as their wedding photographer for their Second Valley Wedding and I hope they enjoy their photographs as much as I enjoyed taking them.

Watershed Wedding – Kate & Stuart

/0 Comments/in , /by

  • Kate & Stuart

    Watershed Wedding

    Bride and groom out after sunset

I was out in Mawson Lakes, north of Adelaide city for Kate and Stuart’s Watershed Wedding on a fine June evening. Family and friends had travelled far and wide to attend, and that’s always lovely to see!

The watershed cafe, on the outskirts of Mawson Lakes was a wedding venue I had not visited before, so I was excited to shoot a wedding there as I always am!

Before the Ceremony

Before the ceremony, Kate and Stuart had be capture the short preparation that Stuart and his family went through in order to prepare for Kate and their guests’ arrival. Kate through proxy of her wedding planner made it clear that it was important to capture Stuart and his family help out place flowers on lapels, and helping out the boys get ready – much to the bemusement of Stuart who dutifully did his thing!

The rest of the family was fussing about layout out decorations in the reception hall, and making sure everyone looked fantastic prior to the ceremony.

The Watershed Wedding Setup
Wedding favours
Groom arriving for preparation
Helping guests
Laying out seating places
helping place flowers
Putting on the grooms flower
Helping put on the grooms flower
Guests looking on
Happy Dude
Wedding rings on wooden table
Groom looking on as groomsman has his flower put on
Groom striking a pose
Bride arriving in carpark
Helping Dad with his flower
Putting cousage on guest
Groom waiting patiently for his Watershed Wedding
Smiling groom at his watershed wedding ceremony
Bride looking pretty in the watershed wedding reception area
Bride standing in front of windows
bride in the Watershed Wedding reception area
Bride and bridesmaid

Watershed Wedding Ceremony

When holding a Watershed wedding, the couple has a choice of either using the undercover decking looking out over the wetlands, or an adjacent decking without the covering roof. As Kate and Stuart were holding a later wedding in winter, they opted for the undercover setting.

The area is large enough for small to medium sized weddings, and with their guest list of around 60 people, was the perfect size.

Kate and Stuart’s ceremony took place reasonably late in the day, meaning that by the time it had finished, the sun was setting and there was not much time at all to have family or glamour photos done! Luckily I usually have a collection of lights ready to go in the car!

Grooms first look at bride at the Watershed Cafe
Standing for the bridal couple
Watershed Wedding Ceremony
Holding hands during wedding ceremony at the watershed
Bride and groom under the arbour togather
Smiling bride as she listens to vows
Bride stating her vows
Exchanging wedding rings at the Watershed wedding
First kiss at a Watershed Wedding
Bridal exit at a Watershed Wedding
Group photo at a watershed wedding

Glamour Photos

It was a bit of a later wedding ceremony which meant that the sun faded quite quickly straight after the group photos meaning that even if the nearby wetlands were open to walk through and take photos in (they were closed due to rennovations) we couldnt have used them anyway! Instead we made use of some of the small pockets of land nearby the water I had scouted out earlier.

I managed to capture some of the dying sunset’s light in the sky when coupled with some off camera lights, and we also used the interior of the Watershed wedding reception area before all of Kate and Stuart’s guests were allowed in.

Bride and groom out after sunset
Bride and groom in the dark
Bride and groom under the night sky
Bride and groom together in the Watershed Reception Area
The Watershed Wedding Reception Area
Bride and groom out the front of the Watershed Cafe
Watershed Wedding Photo

Watershed Wedding Reception

As the wedding was rather latre in the day, the glamour photos did not eat up much time before heading back to the reception area. The night was filled with well wishing family and friends, alongside a bunch of kids who were running around having a blast playing with the battery-operated candles on display.

Throughout the night there were speeches, dancing, but primaraly just people mingling and having a good time. Luckily I managed to coerce Kate and Stuart h=back out into the cold for a few more glamour shots out the front of their Watershed wedding.

Bride and Groom arriving at their Watershed Wedding Reception
Smiling bride while dancing
First Dance at the Watershed Cafe
First dance at the Watershed Wedding
Dancing guests at the Watershed Wedding
Mobile Phone Photographers
Kids having a blast
Wedding Cake on display with Certificate
Bride mingling
Guest cheers
Groom speech at lecturn
Groom having some fun

Thanks go out to Kate and Stuart for having me as their wedding photographer! I loved being a part of your big day and I hope you enjoy your photos! 🙂

Currant Shed Wedding – Stephanie & Gino

/0 Comments/in , /by

  • Stephanie & Gino

    Currant Shed Wedding

    Bride and groom in front of purple flowers

Stephanie and Gino held their Currant Shed wedding ceremony on a wonderfully sunny day almost an exact year later than what they planned to due to the unfortunate events of COVID – but you wouldnt know it! Stephanie and Gino were all smiles all day, and super keen on sharing their big day with all the family and friends who made the trip down to Mclaren Flat for their delightful Curant Shed Wedding!

Currant Shed Wedding Ceremony

Stephanie and Gino were both prepared at the on-site bed and breakfast that was conveniently a stone’s throw away from the Currant shed’s restaurant and cellar door which was where they held their ceremony.

The area is a lovely grassy field, surrounded by small fruit trees which provided for a lush, green backdrop to their sun-lit wedding ceremony. Their ceremony was a lovely, simple affair with a reading or two conduceted by friends, while the ring bearer and flower girl were sons and daughters – which was a nice way to include them too.

The entire time leading up to the ceremony, and directly after was very laid back, punctuated by a nifty band who marched about the place after the ceremony. All throughout the family photos, all the guests were relaxing and enjoying the nice weather while sipping on the Currant Shed’s delectible drinks.

Flower girl walking at the Currant shed
bride and groom approaching ceremony at the currant shed
bride and groom approaching ceremony at their currant shed wedding
Bride and groom on the grass at the currant ched
Groom watching the ceremony
The Currant shed wedding ceremony
Bride looking at her groom on a sunny day
Exchanging wedding rings amongst the trees
First kiss at Currant Shed wedding
Excited bride and groom
Bride and groom exiting ceremony at the Currant Shed
The Currant shed wedding

Currant Shed Wedding Glamour Photos

For glamour photos we went for a bit of a walk up and around the Currant Shed’s grounds towards the nearby Shottesbrooke Winery making use of the Australian bush scenery and backdrop of vineyards – although not being actually allowed in them, so we avoided that.

the liught was dying ever so nicely behind some clouds towards the end of the day which made for some great subtle light seeping in though the trees of the driveway which was absolutely awesome!

Bride and groom in embrace
Bride and groom bumping heads under the trees
Newly weds under green tree
Gloomy wedding photo
Having some fun in the Currant Shed’s b&b
Wedding rings in Australian flower
Bride and groom in front of purple flowers
Bride and groom walking along driveway together
newly weds leaning against a tree
newly weds leaning against a tree together
Bride and groom in the long grass
Newly weds in the long grass
Newly weds looking at the camera
Bride and groom holding hands in vineyard
Amongst the Currant shed trees
Amongst the Currant sheds trees
Currant Shed Wedding photo in trees
Hugs in the trees
Walking back to the wedding reception

Thanks a bunch Gino and Stephanie for having me as your wedding photographer at your Currant Shed wedding! Hope you enjoy your photos as much as I enjoyed taking them!