I head out recently for a bit of a family shoot with the aim of updating the aging family photos that had been taken quite a few years prior! We head out to the Bone Gully Forest section of Kuitpo Forest near Kangarilla to make use of the dying light and we certainly produced what we set out to do!
Bone Gully would have to be one of my favourite spots to head to within the Kuitpo forest area as the kills and closely growing pine trees make for a marvellouslly intimate atmosphere! It’s just a shame not many wedding couples are keen on heading this far out of Mclaren Vale to utilise it. Makes it easier when it’s a family shoot like this though!
Lisa’s family came from far and wide, mainly from ceduna to update their family photos and I’m so glad to have been a part of their little outing as their family photographer!
Family Photoshoot at Bone Gully Forest
Smiling boy amongst the trees
Standing in the trees of Kuitpto Forest
Couple standing amongst the trees in Bone Gully Forest
Couple standing amongst the trees in Bone Gully
Piggy Back through the forst
Family standing together in Bone Gully Forest
Bone Gully Forest Family Photoshoot
Kuitpo Forest Bone Gully Family Shoot
Kuitpo Forest Bone Gully Family Photoshoot
Smiling boy being held
Fun in the forest
Running in front of the family
Family photoshoot at Bone Gully Kuitpo Forest
Girl walking through Kuitpo Forest
Brother and sister in the forest
Father and son in the forest
Girl leaning against pine tree in Kuitpo
Family photo in Bone Gully
Family photo in Bone Gully Forest
Family Photography Kuitpo Forest
Hugs all round with the boys
Girls standing together in the forest
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I was super excited to head out to the lovely Kuitpo Hall for Leah and Jarron’s wedding in mid February as I had heard stories about how awesome the venue was through my years of being a wedding photographer, but I had never actually covered a wedding there until now. It’s a beautifully little rustic venue, complete with large grassy areas to entertain larger crowds, while also having some of the best photo opportunities just across the road in Kuitpo forest – and boy did we get a great light show for Leah and Jarron’s photos!
Before the ceremony
While waiting for Leah to arrive, I was floating about taking detail shots of Leah and Jarron’s set up while also mingling and taking care to be as much of a ninja as possible shooting people enjoying the finger platters and drinks that were already available for everyone. Jarron seemed to keep busy running about greeting everyone while sorting out the final details before Leah arrived.
Smiling groom
Out the back of Kuitpo Hall
Limo arriving
Kuitpo hall
Smiles
Kuitpo Hall Wedding Ceremony
Leah arrived in a long black limo a little late, but that’s pretty much expected in this day in age 🙂 Before walking around the back of the Hall, Leah stopped to have a chat with her family and also made sure everyone was in position for her entrance.
Leah and Jarron chose to hold their ceremony in front of the rather eclectic corrugated iron fence that lines the back of the boundary of the Kuitpo Hall’s grounds, meaning there was only just enough room for some chairs and some standing room inbetween the back of the hall and the fence for their congregation. Thankfully their congregation wasn’t on the larger side so it was ample room for all 🙂
Celebrant
Together under the sun
Exchanging wedding rings
Wedding Ceremony
Blushing bride
Groom’s first look
Waiting groom
Ring bearer
First kiss
Kuitpo Hall Wedding Ceremony
Smiling groom
Kuitpo Forest Glamour Photos
I absolutely love heading to Kuipto forest for photos, especially during the time of day we were able to head just up the road to the woodcutter’s cabin. The sun was in the perfect spot to create some beautifully orange lens flares while cascading through the tall pine trees making a scene I was totally nerding out about all the while I was shooting Leah and Jarron’s photos and video. I had a great time 😀
Out the front of Woodcutter’s Cottage
Bridal Party
Walking together
Out the front of Kuitpo Hall
Out the back of the woodcutter’s cottage
Walking along a trail
Bouquet
Holding one another
Drone shot from above
Kiss in the forest
Holding one another
Groomsmen
Kiss in the forest
Out the front of Woodcutter’s Cottage
Engagement ring
Amongst the trees
Amongst the trees
Kuitpo Hall Reception
As I was only asked to be Leah and Jarron’s wedding photographer for 3 hours, I wasn’t with them for much longer after getting back from the Woodcutter’s Cottage, but I did manage to get a few more shots of everyone having a wonderful time in the dying light.
Wedding Cake
Throwing bouquet
Food
Checking out ring
On the grass
Smiles
Girls
Wine
Cards sign
Thanks so much Leah and Jarron for having me as your wedding photographer! I hope you enjoy your photos!
Bethan and Alex were waiting with baited breath whether or not that recent bout of bad weather in Adelaide was to pass before their scheduled Kuitpo Forest couple shoot. Thankfully, despite the cold temperature, the weather cleared just in time to make use of the spectacular Kuitpo forest for their couple shoot. Bethan and Alex made use of my offer of a discount couple shoot made to all those who voted on my yearly wedding photo of the year contest, and I’m so glad they did. The atmosphere given to the forest after such bad weather made for some fantastic scenes, and it was all done within an hour! My job was made easy of course by the fun loving attitude of Bethan and Alex who were keen to playfully run about in front of the camera to create some ‘loveydovey’ photos. Which was fantastic as I love doing things like this!
Kuitpo forest was the first of many forest plantations in the Mount Lofty Ranges, established in 1898 to ensure a sustainable timber supply for South Australia. Today it serves as both a stunning place to go for a walk, in in this case, a Kuitpo Forest couple shoot and a commercial logging area. The area also plays host to one of the most popular hiking trails throughout SA, being the Heysen Trail.
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.
Groom in irirror
Wedding dress
Groomsmen
Groomsmen
Groomsmen
Bridal preparation
Bridal preparation
Wedding dress
Bridal party preparation
Engagement ring
Bridal makeup
Bridal party preparation
Bride looking out window
wedding rings
Flower girl looking out window
Groomsmen
Makeup going on
Bridal gown being prepared
Groom being chased
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.
Holding hands
Mclaren Vale wedding
Bride and groom hugging
Mclaren Vale wedding
Wedding
Groom looking nervous
Flower girl
Groom speaking
Exchanging of rings
Mclaren Vale wedding
Groom seeing bride
Mclaren Vale wedding
Grooms men hugging
Wedding singers
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
SvenStudios Photo Booth
Rememberance Hall wedding reception
Rememberance Hall wedding reception
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!
