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Quince Brook Wedding – Verity & Jake

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    Quince Brook Wedding

    Bride and groom in the cow paddock

Verity and Jake’s Quince Brook wedding took place on an absolutely sunning day in late August. The wedding venue being the fortunate backup to another nearby, and what a spot it is!

Quince Brook boasts rolling green hills over farmland that goes on for as far as the eye can see, and suited Verity and Jake’s care free personalities to a ‘tee’.

Preparation

I started out the day just up the road from the Quince Brook wedding venue, at a delightful bed and breakfast where Verity and her entouage were being prepared. The Evansdale Villas are perched right at the top of the rolling hills that surround Strathalbyn, and are surrounded by farmland, complete with cows and wonderful looking trees that are great to hang dresses in!

verity and her bridesmaids were jovial all throughout the preparation process, and had little flower girls and page boys to run about to have a bit of fun.

It ‘s always nice to see the reaction of the father of the bride when he first walks in and shees his little girl done up in her wedding dress!

makeup
Engagement ring in flowers
Bridal ugg boots
Bride looking in mirror
Wedding dress hanging in tree
Kids squishing faces
Looking at the camera
Father’s first look at daughter
bridal party fussing over bride
Bride standing by herself
Bride and bridal party together
Bridal party on dirt road

Quince Brook Wedding Ceremony

Verity and Jake’s Quince Brook wedding ceremony took place under a large gum tree, behind the large shed that serves as a rustic hall suitable for receptions. Their guests sat and stood around them on the lush, green grass as they witnessed these two beautiful people come together.

Verity and Jake’s little dog got special mentions during their ceremony, and included numerous heartfelt tidbits from their relationship.

Smiling groom
Groom striking a pose
Kids arriving
Bridal entrance at Quince brook wedding
Grooms first look at his quince brook wedding
Smiling bride looking at her groom
Fur baby
bride and groom together at their Quince Brook Wedding
smiling groom looking at his bride
Quince brook wedding ceremony
Quince brook wedding ceremony landscape
Exchanging wedding rings
First kiss at Quince Brook wedding
Bride and groom exit from their Quince Brook wedding ceremony

Glamour Photos

Walking about and taking glamour photos at Quince Brook was an absolute breeze. My affinity for the natural surroundings really helped out with what was available surrounding the property!

After a short time of mingling with guests and enjoying themselves, Verity, Jake and I went for a little walk out over the rolling hills to take some intimate photos together in amongst the gum trees, before calling on the bridal party to come with us in the opposite direction to make use of the driveway and the setting sun.

I big fun part of a Quince Brook wedding is the fact that there are rather tame cows just wandering around the property, which allowed us to get a few different shots featuring these bovine friends! A really sweet aspect of the day was that a calf was born on the morning of Verity and Jake’s wedding, and the owners named the newborn Verity – after the bride!

Very cute.

Bride and groom with their fur baby
Flower girls playing in the bride’s veil
Bride and groom leaning on a gum tree
Sharing a hug under the sun light
Bride and groom standing looking at the camera
Bride and groom through the gum trees
Bride and groom dancing in the gum trees
head butt
Close up of bride and groom looking at camera
Bride and groom leaning on separate gum trees
Getting close and personal
Quince Brook wedding photo
Bride and groom in front of the Quince Brook wedding venue
Cow watching the bride and groom
Bride and groom in the cow paddock
bridesmaids and groomsmen
bridesmaids and groomsmen through the faces of the bride and groom
Skipping towards the bridal party
Bridal party
bride and groom in the sunlight
Ministry of silly walks wedding photo
bride and groom checking out the cow
bridal party lost amongst the trees
bridal party trying to rip the bride and groom apart
The calf named after Verity
Wedding photo during Quince Brook Wedding

Quince Brook Wedding Reception

Verity and Jake’s wedding reception which look place in the large shed, just behind where their held their ceremony was full of heartfelt speeches, plenty of food and a bunch of people there to really have a great time!

Verity and Jake’s beautiful personalities shone through with the way their speech makers talked about them, and in the way they went about celebrating their big night! From the first dance, to the cutting of the cake, it was all just a joy to be a part of!

Wedding sign at Quince Brook wedding
Green wedding cake
Bride and groom entrance to reception
Bride and groom dancing
Bride and groom with their wedding cake
Food platters
Speeches
Speech giver
bride and groom giving their speech
First dance closeup
First dance at Quince Brook wedding
Mother son dance
On the dance floor

I’d like to thank Verity and Jake for having me as their wedding photographer! I had an absolute blast shooting your wedding, and I hope you enjoy your photos! You guys are absolute gems, and I wish you all the best in your married life!

AlRu Farm Wedding – Emma & Brad

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

Emma was being prepared also on-site in the Garden Pavillion, which is in my experience the best place for the bridal party to get ready due to it’s wonderfully huge windows lining the entire length of the cottage making for a stunning backdrop for bridal portraits and shots of the dress. AlRu Farm has such a wonderful set up in regards to accomodation, providing 3 separate, wonderful spots for preparation photos on a wedding day – which makes it one of my favourite wedding venues in Adelaide.

Emma and her bridesmaids were really relaxed all morning leadning up to the moment where we head out for Emma and Brad’s ‘first look’ amongst the gardens of Alru Farm. We even had a bit of fun tryign to get the cork to fly off a champaign bottle! Lucky we had 2 to get it right!

Bridal shoes
Putting makeup on
Wedding dress hanging at Alru Farm
Helping with brides hair
Engagement ring in amonst the flowers
bridal party with champaigne
Bride and bridesmaids in gowns
Wedding dress hanging above bridal party
Wedding dress hanging At Alru Farm wedding
bridesmaids helping put on bridal gown
bride having a wine while getting dressed
Buttoning up bridal gown
Smiling bride in windwo at Alru Farm wedding
Alru Farm wedding bride

First Look

Emma and Brad opted to have a first look done before the ceremony, having the nerves and pent up energy of the day shared with their bridal party rather than the entirety of their guests at the ceremony itself.

We also made use of the time before the ceremony to walk around the grounds a bit to take some glamour phtoos with the bridal party with the idea that they will have more time after the ceremony to spend with their guests rather than taking phtoos all day.

Groom waiting patiently for his first look
bride approaching groom for first look
nervous groom waiting for first look
grooms first look at Alru Farm wedding
Smiling bride during first look

Glamour Photos

We walked around the grounds of Alru Farm making use of the overcast day to really allow the yellows for the dying autumnal leaves to come through as much as possible in their photos. We also made friends with the local wildlife while walking about!

bride and groom amongst the long grass at Alru
Guinea Fowl
bridal party on the driveway at their AlRu Farm Wedding
bridal party looking at bride and groom on bench
bride and groom on bench
Groomsmen sneaking up on bride and groom
Bridal party Charlies angels
bride and groom sharing a kiss in the gardens
bride and groom under veil before their ceremony
Laughing bride and groom amongst ivy

AlRu Farm Wedding Ceremony

Emma and Brad’s AlRu Farm wedding ceremony took place in the shaded grassy area nearby the on-site pond, allowing the bridal procession to walk through the famous romanesque pillars as they approached the wedding ceremony.

The area allows for the bridal party to be elevated in front of their guests on the stairs, while having the pond and parts of the pillars as a backdrop.

The weather was just perfect for their ceremony, with the sun making an appearance right towards the end, allowing for some awesome group photos at the end!

bride approaching her wedding ceremony
Happy bride and groom during ceremony
Groom glancing at celebrant
Alru farm wedding ceremony on steps
smiling bride listing to vows
Alru farm wedding ceremony on steps 3
Exchanging wedding rings in front of celebrant
Wedding ceremony at AlRu Farm
First kiss on the steps at Alru Farm
Signing documents over the pond
Bride and groom with signed wedding documents
Bridal exit from their ceremony
group photo at Alru Farm wedding
Alru farm wedding ceremony on steps 2

More Glamour Photos

After the group shots – which Emma specifially requested we do while moving, allowing for different backdrops in a majority of their group photos. I was keen to make use fo the dying sunlight that was making a beautiful specticle of itself shining through the foliage at AlRu Farm.

This is the best thing about having an AlRu Farm wedding – the whole place seems to be geared towards precisely this time of day, with the sun dropping down over the horizon, and it’s beams shining through the trees like it does – just makes for an amazing time as a wedding photographer!

At night time too! An Alru Farm wedding would not be complete if I diddnt fill the on-site greenhouse with a bit of smoke and create some amazing silhouettes!

Alru farm wedding photo
Fliying veil at Alru farm wedding
bride and groom walking along driveway
bride and groom hugging on driveway
bride and groom hugging on Alru farm driveway
Bride leading groom holding hands
bride and groom amongst the gum trees at Alru Farm
Smiles all round in the gum trees
Bride and groom leaning against big gum tree
bride and groom on the driveway at Alru Farm wedding
bridal party in the Alru Farm pillars
Dancing in the pillars
Alru Farm greenshouse wedding photo
Wedding photo in the alru farm greenshouse with stars
Wedding photo in the alru farm greenshouse

AlRu Farm Wedding Reception

Emma and Brad’s Alru Farm wedding reception took place in the old barn house that’s on site. It’s a rustic space, lined with floor to ceiling mirrors that accomodates more guests than you would expect!

Emma and Brad’s love for animals was on display all night, with multiple references among the speeches which sometimes made for some fun listening hearing about the exploits they get up to in regards to adopting too many furry friends!

The night was full of fun, dancing and interesting customs, including shuffling along the dance floor duing one’s head like a broom. It was a really fun night that I was super glad to have been a part of!

Wedding cake on display 2
Table place settings
Speech giver
Smiling bride during speech
Toasting best man
Bride thanking her wedding planner
Cutting the wedding cake
Guests being silly
First dance together
First dance together closeup
First dance together at ALru Farm wedding
Dessert
Dacning bride on the dancefloor
boys group shot
Dancing guest
Head dragging along the dance floor

Thankyou Emma and Brad for having me capture your AlRu Farm wedding day!

IvyBrook Farm Wedding – Carly & Josh

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    Ivybrook Farm Wedding

    Bride and groom in the Ivybrook Farm vineyards

I was delighted to have been asked to be Carly and Josh’s wedding photographer at their Ivybrook Farm wedding at the beginning of November!

Their day was one full of fun and family, and was certainly a relaxing day out with a lunch time reception and ample time to mingle with guests. The time mingling with their guests was foremost in Carly and Josh’s mind when planning their day with only a small portion dedicated to having glamour photos done, which I feel is a really nice way to look at your day.

Still, I was keen to make fulluse of the incredible scenery Ivybrook Farm has to offer!

Ivybrook Farm Wedding Ceremony

My coverage began with Carly and Josh’s Ivybrook Farm wedding ceremony under the large tree nearby the main building of the venue. Their guests were set up facing the tree on the grass, as Carly and Josh both approached the wedding arbour together from the on site bed and breakfast.

The highlight of their ceremony in my opinion was the delightful readings from a family member which detailed the love story of Carly and Josh coming together intermingled with inside jokes and fun stories that had everyone giggling.

IvyBrook Farm Wedding Ceremony
under the IvyBrook Farm Arbour
groom smiling at his bride at Ivybrook Farm
Smiling bridal couple under arbour
Bridal couple laughing during ceremony at Ivybrook farm
Bridal couple listening to reading during ceremony
Bride smiling during ceremony 2
bride and groom closeup of hands
Ivybrook farm wedding ceremony under tree
Bride and groom during wedding ceremony
Exchanging wedding rings during ceremony
First kiss at Ivybrook farm wedding
Bride laughing signing marriage documents
Wedding bands on hands closeup
bride and groom exiting under confetti
Kiss after exiting wedding ceremony

Ivybrook Farm Wedding Reception

Carly and Josh opted to hold a lunchtime reception so as to maximise the time they could spend with the firends and family. The settig at Ivybrook Farm was set up in a delightfully rustic way, complete with Australian fauna and a stunning semi-nude wedding cake set atop a barrel which just made the whole setting pop.

Guests were treated to lawn games, food platters and games for the kids while everyone enjoyed the warm weather before settling down for a pizza lunch.

Lunch was eaten, and speeches were told before we had some time to head out around the grounds to shoot some glamour photos of Carly and Josh. After which we returned for the first dance!

Wedding cake on display at Ivybrook Farm
Sloth wedding cake toppers
Ivybrook farm wedding cake display
Guests enjoying themselves at Ivybrook farm
Smiling guests at wedding
Guests talking at wedding reception
Eating the food
Talking to the bride
Simpsons pig wedding cufflinks
Boys group photo
Girls group photo
Bride and groom entrance to Ivybrook farm wedding reception
Cutting the cake
Ivybrook farm wedding reception
Carly and Josh
Wedding Pizzas
Having fun with the polaroid cameras
bride and groom speech 2
First dance at the reception
Ivybrook Farm wedding first dance
Smiles all round dancing

Glamour Photos

The great thing about hosting an Ivybrook farm wedding is the variety of spots you can head to have your photos done. The area boasts fields of long unkempt grass, or well kept grass depending on what you feel would work best. There are also lines of trees, vineyards and rustic buildings which I certainly made the most of!

Ivybrook Farm group photo
bride with groom in background
Bride and groom under gum trees
Bride and groom in the long grass
Bride and groom in the long grass together
bride and groom walking along the farm track
Bride and groom in the Ivybrook Farm vineyards
Wedding rings on fence post
Engagement ring in rose
Smiling bride through vines
Bride and groom in the Ivybrook Farm vines
Under a big tree together
Smiling for the camera
Bride and groom moody portrait
Ivybrook farm wedding photo
Ivybrook farm wedding photo 2
Sitting on a bench together
Wedding rings on hands close

Thanks so much to Carly and Josh for having me at their delightful wedding!

One Tree Hill Engagement Shoot – Thalia & Josiah

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    One Tree Hill Engagement Shoot

    One Tree Hill Engagement shoot

One Tree Hill Engagement Shoot

I’m not sure why, but whenever someone mentions ‘One Tree Hill’ I just imagine a single tree on a beautifully landscaped green hill, similar to the famous Windows XP wallpaper. Perhaps it has something to do with the town’s name? 😛 Anyway when I arrived on Josiah’s family farm for Thalia and Josiah’s Engagement shoot, One Tree Hill pretty much lived up to it’s name sake. There were rolling green hills that made for beautioful vistas, and even an incredible flowering (cherry?) tree that would not have look out of place in a Harry Potter film! The only thing better would have been if the tree was on top of the hill!

We used this area for their engagement shoot as Thalia and Josiah shared one of their first dates here, in amongst the bushes, which were unfortunately a little sparce due to it being winter, but still made for an awesome spot for a little picnic. This little corner of Adelaide was a stunning spot to visit and I mentioned it to Josiah that they could probably rent out the space for wedding photography 🙂 I had a bunch of fun and captured some really unique shots!

One Tree Hill Engagement shoot
Under a beautiful tree
Amongst the ruins
On top of the hill
Under the branberry
Under a beautiful tree
Smiles
Ruins
Walking up the hill
Under a tree
Walking
Engagement rings
Smelling the flowers
Under a tree
On top of the hill
Amongst the greenery
Ruins
Amongst the ruins
On top of ruins
Under a beautiful tree
Engagement photo poses

AlRu Farm Wedding – Rachael & Jason

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    AlRu Farm Wedding

    Together in the long grass

 

Rachael and Jason went on a week long road trip from Perth with their little fur babies in order to hold their wedding at the stunning AlRu Farm in Northern Adelaide. It’s little wonder why as, combined witht he stunning surrounds fo AlRu Farm and the amazing weather they enjoyed on their day – the whole setting was stunning and made for a wonderful day! I was asked to be their wedding photographer for their day, along with providing my photobooth that was set up for their reception.

Preparation

Both Rachael and Jason were prepared on site at AlRu farm, in the cute little self-contained cottage on site, nestled in amongst the wonderful gardens and wild flowers that were sprouting this time of year. Jason and his groomsmen however had a much shorter amount of time to get ready as they had to juggle puttin finishing touches on their decorations around the venue, and the fact that Rachael and her bridal party were expecting to find the cottage unused and ready for them to get ready.

Groomsmen standing together
Grooms getting ready in window
Groom putting on tie
Closeup on suit
groomsman getting ready
Grooms getting ready
Button holes

As I mentioned previously, Rachael andJason brought their little fur babies along with them for their day, so they were present while Rachael was getting ready, trying to catch the ducks and generally just being little puppies. They were an integral part of Rachael and Jason’s day being their ring bearers during their ceremony, along with taking pride of place as a large printed photo near their head table during the reception.

Rachael and her bridal party had a very relaxing preparation, with little to no nerves showing, and everyone just laughing and having a great time right up until the ceremony.

 

bride getting ready at AlRu Farm
Engagement ring
Putting on Mum’s flower
Bride looking pretty at AlRu Farm
Bridal party cheers
Doggies
Wedding dress in windows
Bridal party
Bridal party helping bride get ready

AlRu Farm Wedding Ceremony

AlRu farm has a small, purpose built little grassed area, flanked on all sides by lush vegetation suitable for wedding ceremonies, which is where Rachale and Jason chose to hold their own ceremony. The sun was floating in and out of cloud cover all the while during the ceremony, which made it tricky for me  – but made for quite a diverse range of photos.

Their cermeony was short and sweet, punctuated by heartfelt personalised vows, and of course their little puppies running in and being cute while carrying their wedding rings.

Doggies
Smiling groom
Close up of groom’s Buttionaire
Holding hands
Groom’s first look
Holding hands
Bridal approach
AlRu Farm wedding ceremony through arch
Groom waiting patiently
Hand fasting
AlRu Farm wedding ceremony
Wedding exit

Glamour Photos

For glamour photos, as one might expect when having a wedding at the stunning AlRu farm, we utilised the beautiful gardens for their glamour photos! The gardens on site are pretty much purpose built for wedding photos, with a range of different scenery that just makes taking wedding photography a breeze. Was just a shame we head out a little too late in the evening to catch the sunset over the lake, but we certainly made use of the greenhouse at night, where I lit it up with portable lights and made a stunning scene!

Together in the AlRu Farm gardens