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Tag Archive for: farm

Bremer Farm Wedding – Heather & Nick

April 19, 2022/in Wedding preview, Wedding
  • Heather & Nick

    Bremer Farm Wedding

    bride and groom in ruin of old cottage

I had been looking forward to covering Heather and Nick’s wedding as their photographer as they had chosen such a lovely unique venue that I knew would produce absolutely awesome results with my style of wedding photography! Their Bremer Farm wedding was one of those weddings where no matter how hard I tried, I could just not take a good photo! I even went so far as smashing my camera! haha

Heather and Nick had a beautiful family and group of friends who simply wanted nothing more than seeing this delightful couple get married in the most beautifully rustic setting.

Preparation

Nick and his groomsmen got ready at the parent’s house, just north of Adelaide – and the interior decor was quite a find. The light coming in the ornate windows, and the decorations lovingly placed around the hallways made for a nice, rustic start to the day which I was expecting at the Bremer Farm wedding ceremony, not so much the places of preparation, but I wasn’t complaining!

The highlight of the preparation was when Nick opened Heather’s gift to him, which was a lovingly chosen, elobrate chess set – which made Nick smile quite a bit! We had to take some shots of the Best man besting the groom!

Wedding rings and bowtie
Wedding rings and bowtie
Grooms affects for wedding
Grooms affects for wedding
Groom walking about in tshirt
Groom walking about in tshirt
Groom buttoning up
Groom buttoning up
Pointing out Grooms shirt
Pointing out Grooms shirt
Groom helping with shirt sleeve
Groom helping with shirt sleeve
Groomsmen getting ready together in window
Groomsmen getting ready together in window
Dad helping out with bowtie
Dad helping out with bowtie
groom and Dad in Mirror
groom and Dad in Mirror
Smiling Dad looking at son
Smiling Dad looking at son
Smiling Mum helping son get ready
Smiling Mum helping son get ready
Groom adjusting flower
Groom adjusting flower
Groom walking out doorframe
Groom walking out doorframe
groomsmen playing chess
groomsmen playing chess
Queen defeats king
Queen defeats king
groomsmen between gate
groomsmen between gate
groomsmen together on road near reflector
groomsmen together on road near reflector

Heather and her entouage got prepared a bit closer to Bremer farm, at a B&B in Mt Barker. The atmosphere was delightfully laid back with the appearance of a rather large 8-legged guest, to which heather was keen to give a bit of a kiss and I presume an invite to celebrate the day with her! Such is the humour of country girls – I was told!

Engagement ring perched between bridal shoes
Engagement ring perched between bridal shoes
Wedding dress reflection
Wedding dress reflection
Putting on makeup in bathroom
Putting on makeup in bathroom
Bridal party in gowns before getting ready
Bridal party in gowns before getting ready
Bride standing in gown on porch
Bride standing in gown on porch
bride having her bridesmaids help out
bride having her bridesmaids help out
Bride looking at bridesmaid
Bride looking at bridesmaid
Putting on bridal shoes close
Putting on bridal shoes close
Bride standing alone in wedding gown
Bride standing alone in wedding gown
Bride peering out window
Bride peering out window
Bride admiring bouquet in black and white
Bride admiring bouquet in black and white
bridal bouquet
bridal bouquet
Bride in doorframe
Bride in doorframe
Bridal party under greenery
Bridal party under greenery
Bridal party under pink
Bridal party under pink

Bremer Farm Wedding Ceremony

The Bremer Farm wedding ceremony location is at the end of a nice little patch of grass, surrounded by an old, rustic stone wall and lines of lush green trees. At one end is a permanent arbour made of what looks like repurposed railway sleepers, which all comes together so a nice, rustic surrounds for wedding ceremonies.

Heather was walked down the aisle by her son, and their ceremony involved a reading from an important person. Their vows were shared and they were married! Simple as that!

Bremer Farm wedding arbour
Bremer Farm wedding arbour
bridal car arriving
bridal car arriving
Groom waiting at Bremer Farm wedding
Groom waiting at Bremer Farm wedding
Bride walking down aisle at Bremer Farm wedding
Bride walking down aisle at Bremer Farm wedding
Bremer Farm wedding ceremony
Bremer Farm wedding ceremony
Bremer Farm wedding ceremony photo
Bremer Farm wedding ceremony photo
Bride looking over shoulder during ceremony
Bride looking over shoulder during ceremony
bride and grom together under Bremer Farm wedding arbour
bride and grom together under Bremer Farm wedding arbour
Smiling bride holding yellow bouquet
Smiling bride holding yellow bouquet
Portrait bremer farm wedding ceremony
Portrait bremer farm wedding ceremony
groom standing listening to reading
groom standing listening to reading
Celebrant doing her thing under wooden arbour
Celebrant doing her thing under wooden arbour
bride and groom holding hands at Bremer Farm wedding ceremony
bride and groom holding hands at Bremer Farm wedding ceremony
Closeup of hands being held
Closeup of hands being held
Groom listening to vows of bride
Groom listening to vows of bride
bride laughing during grooms vows
bride laughing during grooms vows
bremer Farm wedding first kiss
bremer Farm wedding first kiss
Sneaky bridesmaid
Sneaky bridesmaid

Glamour Photos

After a short group photo session, we made sure to use the rustic old buildings scattered around Bremer Farm for some awesome photos. I expecially enjoyed using the old stables – although it was a bit of a shame that the hay bails that were there when I came out to visit the venue a few months prior had gone, but the atmosphere was still there!

Heather was keen to get photos with the wildlife a short walk away before going for a short drive to a ruined cottage we had scouted out prior to the day.

This cottage is quite a find! I really enjoyed the fact that there is a tree growing from inside the old house, while there are bullet holes, and huge craters along the walls of the place – which otherwise looked in fairly good condition or an abandoned ruin.

While there I also had a ball of a time using the rolling clouds which before long scattered Heather and Nick’s reception with a bit of rain, but thankfully they had a bit of a marquee set up to keep everyone dry.

Photo with waving grandad
Photo with waving grandad
bridal party with white wedding car
bridal party with white wedding car
Cow Pats
Cow Pats
bridal party framed by ruin
bridal party framed by ruin
Kiss framed by ruin
Kiss framed by ruin
bridal party peering around ruin
bridal party peering around ruin
Bride and groom framed by window
Bride and groom framed by window
Bride using groom as pillow
Bride using groom as pillow
Bremer Farm wedding photo
Bremer Farm wedding photo
Bride and groom leaning on brick wall
Bride and groom leaning on brick wall
bride and groom in ruin of old cottage
bride and groom in ruin of old cottage
Bride and groom framed by window of old cottage
Bride and groom framed by window of old cottage
Bride and groom under a huge gum tree
Bride and groom under a huge gum tree
Bride leading groom away from gum tree
Bride leading groom away from gum tree
Bridal lift under stormy skies
Bridal lift under stormy skies
Bride and groom walking over horizon
Bride and groom walking over horizon
Bride and groom amongst fluffy clouds
Bride and groom amongst fluffy clouds
Bride and grrom in the chair storage
Bride and grrom in the chair storage
bride and grrom under Bremer Farm arbour at night
bride and grrom under Bremer Farm arbour at night
Bride and groom in storage shed
Bride and groom in storage shed

Bremer Farm Wedding Reception

Heather and Nicks Bremer Farm wedding reception was full of heartfelt speeches from quite a few people from their lives, and their dance floor was set in the large shed right near the marquee they had set up.

One big reason why they had me as their wedding photographer is my love for the more candid photos at this time of night, so I had a bit of fun running about catching people just enjoying the night – it was a great atmosphere to be a part of!

Wedding favour coffee jars
Wedding favour coffee jars
bride and groom entering reception
bride and groom entering reception
Bride sitting with grandad
Bride sitting with grandad
Wedding cake lined with candles
Wedding cake lined with candles
Talking guests at bremer Farm
Talking guests at bremer Farm
Laughing guests at Bremer Farm wedding
Laughing guests at Bremer Farm wedding
Wedding Cake in front of Bremer Farm house
Wedding Cake in front of Bremer Farm house
Bride and groom cutting cake
Bride and groom cutting cake
Bride holding little one
Bride holding little one
Speeches under awning
Speeches under awning
Speech under awning
Speech under awning
Groom Speech under awning
Groom Speech under awning
First dance at Bremer Farm wedding
First dance at Bremer Farm wedding
First dance at Bremer Farm wedding in shed
First dance at Bremer Farm wedding in shed
Family hugs on dance floor
Family hugs on dance floor
Dancing guests in front of caravan DJ
Dancing guests in front of caravan DJ
Guests having fun at bremer Farm wedding
Guests having fun at bremer Farm wedding
Bremer Farm wedding reception
Bremer Farm wedding reception

I had an absolute blast at Heather and Nick’s wedding as their photographer! Even though I broke my camera again (second time in a few months) Their day was awesome to be a part of due to the laid back nature, the genuine people and the awesome venue they had chosen! They also gave me a nice bottle of whiskey! woo!

Heartfelt Asatru wedding on a farm – Astrid & Corey

January 13, 2020/in Wedding preview, Wedding
  • Astrid & Corey

    Asatru Wedding on private farm

    bride and groom amongst foliage

It was a long time coming for Astrid and Corey’s Asatru wedding on a private farm near Mt Compass. Astrid had booked me a few years prior, but due to some unfortunate events had to postpone their big day until mid November, 2019. Their day was blessed with some amazing weather, beautiful scenery, some fluffy animals and plenty of emotion!

Preparation

Astrid and Corey were being prepared on the same farm, a short walk apart from one another in separate units that were constructed on opposite ends of the property. While Astrid and her bridal party were having their makeup done, Corey and his groomsmen were busy putting finishing touches on the outdoor reception setting, and I was able to take photos of the dress and any details already set up.

The walk between the main house where Astrid was being prepared and the hut that Corey was to get ready in was a great opportunity to plan out where we would take the glamour photos after the ceremony. The whole farm was a beautiful setting, and we were very much looking forward to seeing the sunset!

bridesmaid helping out
bridesmaid helping out
Corey putting on tie
Corey putting on tie
Looking at bear
Looking at bear
bridal prep
bridal prep
Bride with Mum
Bride with Mum
Wedding dress hanging in tree
Wedding dress hanging in tree
Wedding rings on box
Wedding rings on box
bride putting on makeup
bride putting on makeup
Bride standing in doorway playing with flowers
Bride standing in doorway playing with flowers
Decor
Decor
Bridal bouquet in tree
Bridal bouquet in tree
smiling bride while getting ready
smiling bride while getting ready
Bride playing with flowers
Bride playing with flowers
Bride standing in doorway
Bride standing in doorway
Groom about to get ready
Groom about to get ready
Groom getting ready near door
Groom getting ready near door
Bridesmaids getting ready
Bridesmaids getting ready
Asatru wedding circle
Asatru wedding circle
Groomsmen setting up asatru wedding altar
Groomsmen setting up asatru wedding altar

Asatru wedding ceremony

In case anyone reading this is wondering, the Asatru faith is a religion which believes in the ancient Germanic spirits and Gods. It was officially recreated in the 1970s in Iceland, but its roots go back many thousands of years. The name comes from two words in a language called Old Norse. It means “faith in the Æsir.” The Æsir are the Germanic gods.

Astrid and Corey’s Asatru wedding involved having the ceremony inside a sacred circle, where each member of the bridal party were to light a flame surrounding an altar while stating pleasantries regarding the bridal couple. Corey had planned on having a Thor’s hammer sigil placed on the altar, but unfortunately it would not stick to the concrete before the ceremony, despite the best efforts of his groomsmen. Their Asatru wedding was presided over by a local Asatru priest, and included the drinking of mead from a communal chalice, the exchanging of swords and a hand fasting ceremony over a hammer.

I’m not overly knowledgeable about the proper names to call each of the aspects of an Asatru wedding ceremony I’ve just described, so I apologise if I have messed anything up. But what I learnt is that the ceremony is very much a family oriented affair, that celebrates the bonds each person involved has with the bridal couple as was wonderful to be a part of!

wedding sign
wedding sign
Groomsmen putting finishing touches on
Groomsmen putting finishing touches on
Groom waiting patiently
Groom waiting patiently
Bridesmaids approach
Bridesmaids approach
bride and Mum appraoch
bride and Mum appraoch
Grooms first look of bride
Grooms first look of bride
Asatru wedding priest
Asatru wedding priest
smiling groom
smiling groom
Lighting the flame during the Asatru wedding ceremony
Lighting the flame during the Asatru wedding ceremony
Groom Lighting the flame during the Asatru wedding ceremony
Groom Lighting the flame during the Asatru wedding ceremony
Bride holding bouquet
Bride holding bouquet
Asatru wedding ceremony
Asatru wedding ceremony
laughing bride during wedding ceremony
laughing bride during wedding ceremony
laughing bride during
laughing bride during
bride and groom at altar together
bride and groom at altar together
groom looing at bride
groom looing at bride
hand fasting ceremony
hand fasting ceremony
Asatru hand fasting
Asatru hand fasting
Holding the wedding swords
Holding the wedding swords
Bride holding a wedding sword
Bride holding a wedding sword
Drinking of mead
Drinking of mead
together getting married
together getting married
together getting married on the farm
together getting married on the farm
Bride and groom exit
Bride and groom exit

Glamour Photos

Directly after the ceremony and family photos, Astrid had arranged for a native animal display from a local company to have a chat and bring in some cuddly animals. These ranged from an adorable sugar glider through to a large python and a baby croc – much to the delight of Corey who is employed as a snake catcher.

After the animal display, we went for a walk along the farm land to make use of the dying sun filtering through the lovely trees and wide, open cow pastures for some glamour photos. The jovial nature  of Astrid and Corey meant that the whole photo shoot was full of smiles, and fun times between the two of them.

owl
owl
wombat
wombat
Bride holding wombat
Bride holding wombat
Lizard
Flying glider
Flying glider
snake
snake
kissing the bride
kissing the bride
bride and groom in front of bridal party
bride and groom in front of bridal party
all the bridal party
all the bridal party
close up of sugar glider
close up of sugar glider
Sugar glider with bride and groom
Sugar glider with bride and groom
bride and groom with snake
bride and groom with snake
Tiny danger lizard
Tiny danger lizard
Hugs with the wombat
Hugs with the wombat
Wedding swords
Wedding swords
bride and groom under the sun
bride and groom under the sun
Bride and groom amongst the tall grass
Bride and groom amongst the tall grass
laughing bride and groom
laughing bride and groom
hugs on a walk
hugs on a walk
bright bride and groom
bright bride and groom
walking together in the farm
walking together in the farm
Laughing together in the trees
Laughing together in the trees
standing together amongst the trees
standing together amongst the trees
amongst the trees together
amongst the trees together
bride and groom amongst foliage
bride and groom amongst foliage
holding hands
holding hands
kiss behind the bouquet
kiss behind the bouquet

Farm reception

Out the back of the farm house, on the lawn was where Astrid and Corey held their wedding reception. There were 4 different kinds of mead available on tap, along with a rather speccy ice sculpture where you were to pour your mead inside it to cool it, before recaptureing it pouring out the end. Their wedding cake was also embalzoned by Thor’s hammer. the reception was a fairly casual affair where heartfelt, and emotional speeches were heard, while the house’s decking was used as the dancefloor.

dancing little one
dancing little one
Dancing lessons
Dancing lessons
wedding cake
wedding cake
dancing guest
dancing guest
groom talking
groom talking
Dancing together on their wedding day
Dancing together on their wedding day
Asatru wedding decor
Asatru wedding decor
Farm wedding reception setup
Farm wedding reception setup
Dancing pile on
Dancing pile on
dancing bridal party
dancing bridal party
Mead ice sculpture
Mead ice sculpture
first dance closeup
first dance closeup
first dance at their Asatru wedding
first dance at their Asatru wedding
Cutting the cake with a sword
Cutting the cake with a sword
guests
guests
groom's speech
groom’s speech
first dance on patio
first dance on patio
laughing together during speeches
laughing together during speeches
Dancing bub
Dancing bub
dancing with Mum
dancing with Mum
Enjoying refreshments
Enjoying refreshments
Fun song to end the night
Fun song to end the night

Thanks so much for Astrid and Corey for having me as your wedding photographer. It was a lovely day and I hope you enjoy your photos!

Crabtree Farm Wedding – Sarah & Elten

March 8, 2021/in Wedding preview, Wedding
  • Sarah & Elten

    Crabtree Farm Wedding

    Crabtree farm wedding photo

It’s a bunch of fun heading to wedding venues that you’ve never heard of before – and Sarah and Elten’s Crabtree Farm wedding was one such occasion! I was actually really surprised I had not heard of this place sooner as it’s a delightful little rustic venue, suitable for small, intimate weddings such as Sarah and Elten’s!

Apparently the owner wanted to keep the venue a bit of a secret and not advertise it too much, but here I am to showcase this delightful spot just out of Goolwa for all to see!

Preparation

Sarah and Elten opted to have me cover their wedding for a short wedding package of only 3 hours, so I began the day with a quick trip to the on-site bed and breakfast Crabtree Farm has set up for their bridal couples to cover Sarah getting ready. The bed and breakfast was once a barn of come description, so the rustic walls, and farm decor strewn around the place really made made for a real rustic vibe.

We made good use of the setting by hanging Sarah’s dress from the rafters, and made sure to use the natural light streaming in the windows to accent the charm of the old barn.

Little boy putting on tie
Little boy putting on tie
Hanging wedding dress in shed
Hanging wedding dress in shed
Helping bride get ready
Helping bride get ready
Engagement ring in Australian flowers
Engagement ring in Australian flowers
bride looking at her bouquet
bride looking at her bouquet
bride in the rooms at Crabtree Farm
bride in the rooms at Crabtree Farm
Bride and page boy
Bride and page boy

Crabtree Farm Wedding Ceremony

When holding a Crabtree Farm wedding, it looks as though the owners have purposely built a little area, complete with chapel for congregations to muster and share the celebrations in a secluded and private area that isn’t too far away from the reception area.

The fun thing I found was apparently when holind g a Crabtree farm wedding you also get the use the on site rustic car that the owner has to run about in. It’s an old rusted out car that oozes rustic charm in it’s own right!

Sarah and Elten’s ceremony was a lovely, simple affair with their children helping out in parts acting as both the bridal party and page boys before heading back to celebrate with their guests.

Homemade wedding sign
Homemade wedding sign
Crabtree farm wedding vehicle
Crabtree farm wedding vehicle
bridal approach at Crabtree Farm wedding
bridal approach at Crabtree Farm wedding
Grooms first look at Crabtree farm
Grooms first look at Crabtree farm
Wedding ceremony in front of little chapel
Wedding ceremony in front of little chapel
Bride looking at groom during wedding ceremony
Bride looking at groom during wedding ceremony
Crabtree farm wedding chapel
Crabtree farm wedding chapel
Kids watching the wedding ceremony
Kids watching the wedding ceremony
bride and groom looking at each other during the ceremony
bride and groom looking at each other during the ceremony
Crabtree Farm wedding ceremony
Crabtree Farm wedding ceremony
Crabtree Farm wedding ceremony chapel
Crabtree Farm wedding ceremony chapel
Groom looking at his bride at Crabtree Farm wedding
Groom looking at his bride at Crabtree Farm wedding
Exchanging wedding bands in front of little chapel
Exchanging wedding bands in front of little chapel
First kiss at Crabtree farm
First kiss at Crabtree farm
Crabtree Farm wedding Goolwa
Crabtree Farm wedding Goolwa

Glamour Photos

For glamour photos we made use of our time walking about the farm, through a nice little walkway lined with green vines, to a horse paddock, and even climbing up a grassy knell to make use of the dead grass in the foreground of the photos.

There are old buildings all over the place, along with delightfully shaped trees and quiet roads to make use of creating a nice variety of photos, with out having too much of the same thing.

family photo in the walkway
family photo in the walkway
Holding one another in the walkway of trees
Holding one another in the walkway of trees
Bridal couple at Crabtree Farm
Bridal couple at Crabtree Farm
bridal couple through the foliage at Crabtree farm
bridal couple through the foliage at Crabtree farm
Sneaking up on the bride
Sneaking up on the bride
brided and groom next to wedding car
brided and groom next to wedding car
Close up of bouquet on ground
Close up of bouquet on ground
bride and groom with the horses
bride and groom with the horses
Bride on a grassy hill
Bride on a grassy hill
bride and groom on the top of a grassy hill
bride and groom on the top of a grassy hill
Crabtree farm wedding photo
Crabtree farm wedding photo
Holding hands on walk back to reception
Holding hands on walk back to reception
Bride and groom in doorway at Crabtree farm
Bride and groom in doorway at Crabtree farm
Bride and groom taking it easy
Bride and groom taking it easy
Holding one another in the ivy
Holding one another in the ivy
Under a large tree on the grounds of Crabtree Farm
Under a large tree on the grounds of Crabtree Farm
Crabtree Farm wedding tree photo
Crabtree Farm wedding tree photo

Crabtree Farm Wedding Reception

The Crabtree Farm wedding reception area is a short walk up the road, on the other side fo the private residence – (which we also asked nicely to use as there was an awesome tree within the fence!).

The reception area is as intimate and private as the ceremony area, with the grassy area lined with fencing on one side and old buildings on the other. The setting is small, without feeling closed in – it was a really nice little set up!

Sarah and Elten opted to use this time to have their family photos done here as we had not done them yet, and I was thankful they opted to, as the delightful old buildings made for a nice backdrop.

Bridal family entrance
Bridal family entrance
Fruit on a stick
Fruit on a stick
Wedding pillows
Wedding pillows
bride and groom reflection
bride and groom reflection
Wedding cake on display
Wedding cake on display
Crabtree farm wedding reception
Crabtree farm wedding reception
Groom with guests
Groom with guests
Bride with guest
Bride with guest
Homemade wedding sign
Homemade wedding sign

Thanks so much Sarah and Elten for having me cover your Crabtree Farm wedding as your wedding phtoographer! I had a lovely time and I look forward to creating your wedding album!

AlRu Farm Wedding – Emma & Brad

July 7, 2021/in Wedding, Wedding preview
  • Emma & Brad

    AlRu Farm Wedding

    Alru farm wedding photo

I was priviledged anough to have been asked to be Emma and Brad’s Wedding photographer at their stunning AlRu Farm wedding towards the end of May!

The setting, the atmosphere, the weather and just about everything came together to form the most perfect day for these two newly weds, and it was an absolute joy to be a part of!

Preparation

I began the day with Brad and his groomsmen getting prepared in the on-site International Suite accomodation which boasts a large living area lots of beautiful natural light streaming in throught he rustic windows that line the rooms. The setting is delightful for preparation photos with such a lovely, rustic backdrop.

We also made a point of walking about the grounds a little but – without sneaking a peek of Emma as she was also being prepared on site in a different area.

Groom's shoes
Groom’s shoes
Wedding rings on tie 2
Wedding rings on tie 2
Groom reading letter
Groom reading letter
Groom putting on tie in window
Groom putting on tie in window
groom pacing AlRu Farm
groom pacing AlRu Farm
Suit Jacket hanging on windowsill
Suit Jacket hanging on windowsill
Groomsman looking in mirror at AlRu Farm
Groomsman looking in mirror at AlRu Farm
Groom looking out doorway
Groom looking out doorway
groom and groomsmen having fun on driveway
groom and groomsmen having fun on driveway
groomsmen shot
groomsmen shot