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Engagement, Photoshoot

Belair Train Station Engagement shoot – Melody & Chris

Melody and Chris had an unforgettable engagement shoot at the picturesque Belair Train Station, nestled in the heart of the mesmerizing Adelaide Hills. With the sun just starting to rise, casting a golden glow on everything it touched, the couple was ready to capture their love story in the most dreamy and picturesque way possible.

Belair Train Station Engagement shoot

Picture this: a crisp, golden sunrise casting its magic over the serene Adelaide Hills, and a couple so in love, they couldn’t stop beaming! Melody and Chris were all set to capture their love story in the most dreamy and picturesque way possible. I had suggested either the soft, romantic light just before sunset or the breathtaking glow of sunrise, and to my delight, Melody chose the latter! And let me tell you, it was the perfect decision!

As the first rays of the sun painted the sky in shades of pink and orange, we found ourselves at the Belair Train Station, and the scene was straight out of a fairytale! There was a group of passionate volunteers gathering to restore a piece of history, and their presence added a touch of rustic charm to the backdrop. We couldn’t resist taking a few shots in front of the station, with the old-world architecture adding a vintage vibe to the photos.

Couple smiling at camera
Couple smiling at camera
Couple walking together on rail platform
Couple walking together on rail platform
Couple walking hand in hand on rail platform
Couple walking hand in hand on rail platform
Couple walknig in front of Belair Train Station
Couple walknig in front of Belair Train Station
Belair Train Station Engagement shoot
Belair Train Station Engagement shoot
Couple standing in front of Belair Train Station
Couple standing in front of Belair Train Station

Belair National Park

But wait, the adventure didn’t stop there! Just a stone’s throw away from the station lies the enchanting Belair National Park, and it’s a little-known hidden gem entrance to the national park that I love heading into. The misty morning in the park created an almost ethereal atmosphere, with sunlight filtering through the majestic gum trees. It felt like stepping into a magical wonderland!

Amongst the gum trees, Melody and Chris shared heartfelt moments, their love shining brighter than the sun itself. The beauty of nature seemed to mirror their connection, and every snapshot we took was filled with pure joy and affection. With each click of the camera, their love story unfolded beautifully, leaving us all in awe.

Couple together in early morning gum trees
Couple together in early morning gum trees
Leaning on gum trees together
Leaning on gum trees together
Leading through the gums
Leading through the gums
Couple deep in forest with sunlight
Couple deep in forest with sunlight
Lifting her in amongst the gum trees
Lifting her in amongst the gum trees
Couple hugs on a log
Couple hugs on a log
Couple deep in Belair National Park
Couple deep in Belair National Park
Couple walking together in gum teres
Couple walking together in gum teres
Couple in the sunlight and gum trees
Couple in the sunlight and gum trees
Laughing couple with sun in background
Laughing couple with sun in background
Couple sharing a head butt
Couple sharing a head butt
Engagement ring in wood
Engagement ring in wood
Sunrise during Belair Train Station Engagement shoot
Sunrise during Belair Train Station Engagement shoot
Early morning sunrise engagement photo
Early morning sunrise engagement photo
Couple walking through gum trees in the Belair National Park
Couple walking through gum trees in the Belair National Park
Hugs in the Belair National Park
Hugs in the Belair National Park
Closeup of engagement ring on shoulder
Closeup of engagement ring on shoulder
Swirling around together
Swirling around together
Hugging in the sunlight
Hugging in the sunlight
Hugging next to gum tree
Hugging next to gum tree
playful couple
playful couple
Couple walking through belair national park
Couple walking through belair national park

Unexpected Adventures

As we were wrapping up our shoot and bidding farewell to the restoration volunteers, one of them extended a warm invitation to explore the old train station’s control room. And that was quite exciting! The control room was like a time machine, filled with fascinating knobs and levers, preserving the heritage of the railways.

Sunlight streaming throguh window as couple share a moment
Sunlight streaming throguh window as couple share a moment
Couple near window int he control room
Couple near window int he control room
Couple inside the railway control room
Couple inside the railway control room
Out the front og Belair Train Station's control room
Out the front og Belair Train Station’s control room

As the shoot came to a close, Melody and Chris were radiant with happiness. Their engagement shoot at the Belair Train Station and Belair National Park had been an adventure of love, laughter, and unexpected surprises. The couple’s decision to embrace the sunrise light had paid off big time, as the photos radiated with a golden glow that matched their love-filled spirits.

Love is a beautiful journey, and this engagement shoot was a perfect reminder of that. It’s about finding joy in the little things, the unexpected moments, and the unbreakable bond that two souls share. Melody and Chris had embarked on a wonderful journey together, and we were lucky enough to capture a glimpse of their everlasting love.

Good luck to Melody and Chris for their marriage in Hong Kong! and thankyou for having me shoot your Belair Train Station Engagement shoot! I’d me more than willing to put my hand up and come along as your destination wedding photographer! Just let me know and I’ll be there!

July 25, 2023
ideas, Wedding

One of my favourite shots to get during wedding preparation

Over the years of covering weddings as a wedding photographer, I’ve discovered a certain number of photo compositions I tend to take at pretty much every wedding I cover. one of my favourite shots to get during preparation is a top-down perspective of the bride’s engagement ring floating amongst the flowers of her bouquet. I’ve put together a collection of quite a few such photos in this post just for the fun of seeing the style and colours of each bride’s ring and flower arrangement to hopefully provide a bit of inspiration for your own ring (if you have a choice :P) and flower arrangement.

One of my favourite shots to get during wedding preparation

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Engagement ring - One of my favourite shots to get during wedding preparation
Engagement ring – One of my favourite shots to get during wedding preparation
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Engagement ring in flowers
Engagement ring in flowers
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Engagement ring – One of my favourite shots to get during wedding preparation
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Engagement ring in flowers
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Engagement ring in flowers
Engagement ring in flowers
June 12, 2019
Engagement

Grange Beach & Crozier st Engagement shoot – Georgia & Nick

I was excited to hear that Georgia and Nick wanted an engagement shoot done before I cover their wedding in October, 2020. So after considering a few different locations for their shoot, Georgia settled on heading down to the Grange Beach and Jetty for some beach shots, then heading over to Port Adelaide’s Crozier St for some industrial shots to add variety. I suggested to begin rather early in the day so as to avoid people enjoying the beach on what was a rather hot week, so we met each other at just after sun up at 7:30 am!

Grange Beach

Once meeting I got into having Georgia and Nick walk together amongst the Grange beach sand dunes while I was a fair distance away in order to get Georgia and Nick a bit more relaxed before heading down to the shoreline for shots along the waterline and under the jetty.

Under the jetty
Under the jetty
Under the jetty
Under the jetty
Under the jetty
Under the jetty
Standing on the sand hills
Standing on the sand hills
Under the jetty
Under the jetty
Walking along the beach
Walking along the beach
On the jetty together
On the jetty together
On the jetty together
On the jetty together
Grange Beach Engagement shoot
Grange Beach Engagement shoot
Under the jetty
Under the jetty
Under the jetty
Under the jetty

Crozier Street

Everything went rather swimmingly at the beach so we head over to Crozier st a little earlier than expected, but that was good as we got to spend a little more time in my favourite street in Adelaide! We however were not the only group with the same idea with another photographer and model using the street as a backdrop while we were there! This isn’t overly unusual as Crozier st is very popular amongst photographers. 🙂 The great thing about this street is the wonderfully aged concrete and wooden doors lining the road which make for wonderful backdrops.

Together against the wall
Together against the wall
Walking together
Walking together
Money shot of Crozier st
Money shot of Crozier st
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Engagement ring
Together in Crozier Street
Together in Crozier Street
In an old doorway
In an old doorway
Walking along Crozier st
Walking along Crozier st
Walking in the trees
Walking in the trees
Money shot of Crozier st
Money shot of Crozier st
In an old doorway
In an old doorway
in the trees
in the trees

Looking forward to covering Georgia and Nick’s wedding in a few year’s time!

March 12, 2019
Wedding, ideas, Interesting

Engagement ring etiquette – How do you wear your rings?

Mum placing heirloom ring on bride finger
Mum placing heirloom ring on bride finger

Engagement ring etiquette – How do you wear your rings?

As with many things at a wedding there are some things that people just don’t think about until they have to make a decision on the matter, in this case it’s engagement ring etiquette. When are you supposed to take it off, how are you supposed to wear it and do you switch hands it’s worn on once you’re married? Whether you have a lab created or natural diamond ring, there are actually engagement ring etiquette rules you should keep in mind.

There are a few different traditions people follow regarding how you place your engagement rings and wedding bands on your hands before the wedding, the day of the wedding and after the wedding. As a wedding photographer I’m often asked what is supposed to happen, so I thought I’d write a blog about it!

Engagement ring etiquette

Engagement ring - One of my favourite shots to get during wedding preparation
Engagement ring – One of my favourite shots to get during wedding preparation

During your wedding ceremony

On the day of your wedding, you should be wearing it on the third finger on your right hand (your right hand ring finger) – which is probably the opposite to what you’ve been wearing it on 😛 During the ceremony your husband to be should place your wedding ring on the left ring finger. At the end of your wedding ceremony you should have a ring on both hands – your engagement ring and your new wedding ring.

The history of the left hand’s ring finger being used dates back to ancient Egypt where people believed it contained a vein that linked directly to the heart – thereby linking your heart to the wedding band.

After your wedding ceremony

Once you’re married, you are supposed to move your engagement band back to the left land. In doing so your wedding band should be placed closer to your heart, or the closest to the base of your finger. This is where your husband placed your wedding ring on our wedding day. Dependant on the hand you wear your engagement ring on you’re supposed to tell if someone is merely engaged or already married if they choose not to wear their wedding band, and only their engagement ring for whatever reason.

Wedding rings
Wedding rings

You could also ignore tradition

As with many traditions, due to it becoming more obscure due to not many people knowing about it, people often not worry about them anymore. Much in the same way the traditional wedding dress colour was actually blue up until a few hundred years ago. But it’s always nice to know these traditions exist and revive them if you’re that was inclined 🙂

Some ideas of what some ladies do with their engagement rings include continuing to wear their engagement rings on their right hand or not even wearing it at all. Some people go for far as to combine the two rings together permanently by welding or adding molten gold. The most important thing is just so that you’re comfortable wearing whatever you want to wear with your own personal preference!

Engagement ring etiquette
Engagement ring etiquette
March 22, 2017

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