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Tag Archive for: Kuitpo Forest

Old Oval Estate Wedding – Suzie & Jay

May 17, 2021/in Wedding preview, Wedding
  • Suzie & Jay

    Old Oval Estate Wedding

    Bride and groom up the hill a bit in Bone Gully

It was a stunning, sunny day for Suzie and Jay’s Old Oval Estate wedding in Mclaren Vale! The mood was laid back and jovial all day, with all involved just keen on making sure Suzie and Jay have a beautiful celebration of the coming together of their two families.

Suzie and Jay opted to host a ‘first look‘ within the beautiful Bone Gully section of Kuitpo Forest before heading to the Old Oval Estate and Fork in the Road Winery for their ceremony before heading all the way to Macclesfield’s delightful little Three Brothers Arms Pub for their family – oriented reception.

Preparation

I began my day with Jay and his groomsmen being prepared at their family house nearby Meadows. The weather was actually quite grim and foggy up there in the morning, but the weather certainly came out nicely for the rest of their day!

Jay and his groomsmen had a grand old time ripping on one another as they helped each other get dressed, while also making sure Jay’s cigar was lit and hip flask was full.

The great thing about where Jay and his entourage got prepared was the ability to wander off into some neat forested areas behind the house which we made use of for many of their photos.

Young ones clothes lined out
Young ones clothes lined out
Helping young one get ready
Helping young one get ready
groomsmen hip flasks
groomsmen hip flasks
groom putting on tie in front hallway
groom putting on tie in front hallway
Groom putting on suit jacket in hallway
Groom putting on suit jacket in hallway
helping tie tie
helping tie tie
Groom and Groomsmen on street
Groom and Groomsmen on street
Groom leanng against big gum tree
Groom leanng against big gum tree
Groom walking out hallway door
Groom walking out hallway door

Suzie and her bridesmaids were being prepared at a bed and breakfast, not far from the Bone Gully forested area where Suzie and Jay held their ‘first look’. The delightful little cottage boasted sweeping views of a nearby pond and a beautiful driveway flanked by tall gum trees which we most certainly made use of for their photos!

Suzie and her bridesmaids shared the jovial mood the boys displayed by making sure Suzie and the little one running about was having a great time – even to the point of having the little one treat a bed like a trampoline!

Opal necklace
Opal necklace
Bride hanging wedding dress
Bride hanging wedding dress
Hanging wedding dress on cupboard door
Hanging wedding dress on cupboard door
Closeup of family photos on bouquet
Closeup of family photos on bouquet
Bridesmaid helping put dress on through doorframe
Bridesmaid helping put dress on through doorframe
All the bridesmaids helping out
All the bridesmaids helping out
Smiling bridesmaid looking on at bride getting ready
Smiling bridesmaid looking on at bride getting ready
All the bridesmaids together in front of pond
All the bridesmaids together in front of pond
bride standing under arch of tree
bride standing under arch of tree
bride standing by herself infront of gum trees
bride standing by herself infront of gum trees
bridesmaids all standing together in front of gum trees
bridesmaids all standing together in front of gum trees
Silly bridal party photo
Silly bridal party photo

Bone Gully, Kuitpo Forest First Look

I just love heading to Bone Gully – a part of Kuipto Forest for wedding photos – I’ve taken a couple of bridal couples here – but it’s always a bit of a hrd sale to most due to the difficult terrain that a couple would have to traverse in  order to make the most of the location – and wedding attire really isnt best suited for hiking.

That said though, when I finally do get the opportunity to shoot a wedding in Bone Gully, the tall trees and amazing scenery really makes it such a special place! So I was super exicited to learn that Suzie and Jay were keen to head there for their first look!

We made use of the well used BMX tracks, just inside the gates of the forest for the actual moment where suzie approached Jay for their first look, which when surrounded by the dappled light of the harsh sun beating through the trees made for an intimate moment shared by the two of them.

We then went for a bit of a walk up the hill a bit to take a few more shots of the bridal aprty as a whole and also made sure to make the best use fot eh sun shining through the trees.

groom patiently waiting for the first look
groom patiently waiting for the first look
first look in Kuitpo Forest
first look in Kuitpo Forest
First look in bone gully
First look in bone gully
Family together on wedding day
Family together on wedding day
Bride and groom amongst the trees in Kuitpo Forest
Bride and groom amongst the trees in Kuitpo Forest
Bride and groom amongst the trees in Bone Gully
Bride and groom amongst the trees in Bone Gully
bride and groom amongst the tall pine trees
bride and groom amongst the tall pine trees
Bridal party on the path in Bone Gully
Bridal party on the path in Bone Gully
bride and groom away from the bridal party
bride and groom away from the bridal party
Bride and groom up the hill a bit in Bone Gully
Bride and groom up the hill a bit in Bone Gully
Bride and groom up the hill a bit in Kuitpo Forest
Bride and groom up the hill a bit in Kuitpo Forest

Old Oval Estate Wedding Ceremony

Holding an Old Oval estate wedding ceremony usually means setting up on a grassy area, under a large gum tree, flanked on either side by vineyards. It’s a delightful spot to host an outdoor wedding ceremony – particularly when you also organise shade for your guests on such a sunny day as this was!

Suzie and Jay had one oof their friends act as an officient throughout their ceremony, who continually made jokes about swishing his mullet around and made in-jokes about Suzie and Jay’s relationship. This is always a nice way to include close friends, and also make the whole ceremony a lot more intimate for all involved.

After the ceremony, we took family photos under the large gum tree, before spending a little time having some leisurely drinks at the cellar door.

bride and groom arriving at their Old Oval Estate Wedding
bride and groom arriving at their Old Oval Estate Wedding
Officiant
Officiant
Smiling bride during her wedding ceremony
Smiling bride during her wedding ceremony
Smiling groom during his wedding ceremony
Smiling groom during his wedding ceremony
Under the tree at Old Oval estate wedding ceremony
Under the tree at Old Oval estate wedding ceremony
Old Oval Estate Wedding Ceremony
Old Oval Estate Wedding Ceremony
Holding hands at Old Oval Estate Wedding Ceremony
Holding hands at Old Oval Estate Wedding Ceremony
First kiss at Old Oval Estate wedding ceremony
First kiss at Old Oval Estate wedding ceremony
Exit from Old Oval Estate wedding ceremony 2
Exit from Old Oval Estate wedding ceremony 2

Three Brothers Arms Wedding Reception

Suzie and Jay’s wedding reception took place a fair drive away in Macclesfield’s Three Brothers Arms Hotel – a historic building in the town which Suzie  and Jay were keen to make use of for some gritty, not quite so lovey-dovey wedding photos – which I had the most fun setting up and shooting!

We made use of the rustic front bar for some shots of the two of them reading their favourite books, and even finished the day with laying down in the gutter out the front for a ‘drunken’ photo anyone whould be keen on printing and hanging on a wall 😛

Three Brothers Arms grassy area
Three Brothers Arms grassy area
Wedding Cheese wheel cake
Wedding Cheese wheel cake
bride and groom inside Three Brothers Arm Pum
bride and groom inside Three Brothers Arm Pum
Three Brothers Arms Wedding Photo
Three Brothers Arms Wedding Photo
Closeup of hands with wedding bands
Closeup of hands with wedding bands
Bride and groom entering their Three Brothers Arms wedding reception
Bride and groom entering their Three Brothers Arms wedding reception
Guests greeting the bridal couple at the reception
Guests greeting the bridal couple at the reception
Guests greeting the bridal couple at reception
Guests greeting the bridal couple at reception
Cutting the cake together
Cutting the cake together
Photo at Three Brothers arms pub
Photo at Three Brothers arms pub
Bride and grrom enjoying the sunlight at the back of the Three Brothers arms pub
Bride and grrom enjoying the sunlight at the back of the Three Brothers arms pub
bride and groom under the gree foliage
bride and groom under the gree foliage
Three Brothers Arms Wedding Photography
Three Brothers Arms Wedding Photography

Suzie and Jay’s day was a blast to be a part of and I thank them for having myself and my wife be a part of their Old Oval Estate wedding day!

Burbrook Kuitpo Forest Wedding – Chelsea & James

March 28, 2022/in Wedding preview, Wedding
  • Chelsea & James

    Burbrook Kuitpo Forest Wedding

    Burbrook Kuitpo forest wedding photo

I had been looking forward to Chelsea and James’ Kuitpo Forest wedding at the famed Burbrook ‘wedding tree’ as I feel as though this may well be my favourite wedding venue in all of South Australia.

My love for the forest and the wonderful lines the tree make was put on top of the perfect wedding for me as a wedding photographer as the weather was overcast (perfect for a forest setting) The people involved were amazing and everyone was super keen on any idea I had! Not to mention that Chelsea and James had some great ideas for themselves!

Preparation

Chelsea and James’ day was certainly a tour around the world! James and his groomsmen were all being prepared in a hotel room in the city, while also getting over what sounded like a big night on the Casino.

There were casino chips on the bench, and stories galore on what the boys got up to the night previously!

Wedding rings on top of shoes
Wedding rings on top of shoes
Groom looking out window with shirt
Groom looking out window with shirt
Groomsman helping with shirt
Groomsman helping with shirt
Groomsman helping with shirt cuffs
Groomsman helping with shirt cuffs
groomsman getting ready with red tie
groomsman getting ready with red tie
Groom looking at camera
Groom looking at camera
Groom standing in window
Groom standing in window
Groomsmen being cheeky
Groomsmen being cheeky

Chelsea and her bridesmaids were getting ready in a much more subdued manner in a delightful little cottage all the way out at Mt Barker. I arrvied as the last of the makeup and hair was being finalised and everyone was cooing over the cute little man as he was dressed up in a little sailor outfit.

The atmosphere was lovely and laid back right up until Chelsea really had to get going, as the drive from Mt Barker to her Kuitpo forest wedding was going to take a little longer than expected.

Engagement ring in colourful bouquet
Engagement ring in colourful bouquet
Wedding sneakers
Wedding sneakers
Bridal necklace on wood
Bridal necklace on wood
Wedding dress hanging on cottacge
Wedding dress hanging on cottacge
bridal makeup through window
bridal makeup through window
makeup through doorway
makeup through doorway
Bride reflection putting on earrings
Bride reflection putting on earrings
Bridal party fussing over gown
Bridal party fussing over gown
Bridsmaid getting a closer look
Bridsmaid getting a closer look
Bride standing alone on patio
Bride standing alone on patio
Bridal party together at front door
Bridal party together at front door

Burbrook Kuitpo Forest Wedding

Having a look around the city during and after Chelsea and James’ big day, I noticed that quite a few other wedding suppliers were posting about what a terrible downpour they had/were experiencing around Adelaide. However the Burbrook wedding tree for Chelsea and Jame’s Kuitpo forest wedding stayed dry and beautiful! At least long enough for their ceremony and glamour photos after.

The draw of having a Burbrook forest wedding is making use of the gnarley old tree that has found itself in a small clearing, surrounded by ruler-straight pine trees which makes for quite an impressve backdrop. The tree itself would not look out of place in a Harry Potter movie, and the landscape photographer in me just loves it.

Might be part of the reason why I chose this venue as my own wedding location!

Chelsea and James’ ceremony was a nice simple affair, with heartfelt vows full of personal jokes and anecdotes which ceratinly made the two of them giggle throughout. One nice touch I felt was as they exchanged their wedding bands, the celebrant had them whisper something funny into each other’s ears – which was quite entertaining!

Of course I would be remiss not to mention their spotted fur baby who also made an appearance, running down the aisle!

Groom pacing before ceremony
Groom pacing before ceremony
Bridal limo arrivng at Burbrook Forest
Bridal limo arrivng at Burbrook Forest
Bride exiting limousine
Bride exiting limousine
bride making a pose next to limousine
bride making a pose next to limousine
bride being walked down aisle with Mum
bride being walked down aisle with Mum
Groom's first look at Burbrook Kuitpo Forest wedding
Groom’s first look at Burbrook Kuitpo Forest wedding
Smiling bride at Burbrook Kuitpo forest wedding
Smiling bride at Burbrook Kuitpo forest wedding
Burbrook Kuitpo Forest wedding ceremony bright
Burbrook Kuitpo Forest wedding ceremony bright
bride and groom during their wedding ceremony
bride and groom during their wedding ceremony
Burbrook kuitpo forest wedding tree
Burbrook kuitpo forest wedding tree
Celebrant doing her thing during ceremony
Celebrant doing her thing during ceremony
tears during wedding ceremony
tears during wedding ceremony
Burbrook Kuitpo Forest wedding ceremony
Burbrook Kuitpo Forest wedding ceremony
Laughing bride as she listens to her grooms vows
Laughing bride as she listens to her grooms vows
Laughing groom during his vows
Laughing groom during his vows
Wedding dog
Wedding dog
bride and groom squatting during exchange of rings
bride and groom squatting during exchange of rings
First kiss at Burbrook kuitpo forest wedding
First kiss at Burbrook kuitpo forest wedding
Wedding hands on certificate
Wedding hands on certificate
Hugs all round after ceremony
Hugs all round after ceremony

Glamour Photos

As I mentioned earlier the weather and the setting of the straight pine trees with forest undergrowth is really what i feel is the perfect wedding venue for wedding photography! I love the epic nature of photos that one can achieve when walking through a place like this, and drawing attention to the bride and groom using the lines available can be amazing at a Kuitpo forest wedding.

I busted out a bit of a smoke bomb for a bit of atmosphere, and made sure to make use of Chelsea’s stunningly long veil!

Dog running toward bride and groom
Dog running toward bride and groom
Bride and groom hugging dog
Bride and groom hugging dog
Throwing bride into the air
Throwing bride into the air
bridal bouquets close
bridal bouquets close
Bridal party in at Burbrook kuitpo forest wedding
Bridal party in at Burbrook kuitpo forest wedding
Bridal party in the forest
Bridal party in the forest
Bride and groom amongst the pine trees
Bride and groom amongst the pine trees
Bridal party walking together between the pines
Bridal party walking together between the pines
Burbrook forest wedding photo
Burbrook forest wedding photo
Burbrook Kuitpo forest wedding photo
Burbrook Kuitpo forest wedding photo
Burbrook forest wedding photography
Burbrook forest wedding photography
Groom leading bride through forest
Groom leading bride through forest
Bride and groom together next to trees
Bride and groom together next to trees
Bride and groom through the pine trees
Bride and groom through the pine trees
Burbrook Kuitpo forest wedding photography
Burbrook Kuitpo forest wedding photography

After the glamour photos in and around the Burbrook forest, the bridal party hopped into their limo and drove all the way down to Port Adelaide to make use of the SA Aviation Museum – which is a short drive away from their reception venue – the Kyrstal Function Centre.

Heading to the SA Aviation Museum for photos was certainly a first for me, and what a unique photographic experience it was! James is an avid aviator and knew people who worked at the museum, so was able to have the museum open up after hours for them – even though we were running quite a bit later than expected by this time.

Bride and groom in hollow airline
Bride and groom in hollow airline
Groomsmen on aircraft boarding stairs
Groomsmen on aircraft boarding stairs
Bride and groom boarding aircraft
Bride and groom boarding aircraft

Krystal Function Centre Wedding Reception

So to end the tour of SA, from Adelaide, to Mt Barker, their Kuitpo forest wedding ceremony to Port Adelaide, we ended up at the Krystal Function center for Chelsea and James’ reception. It’s a function venue I had not had the pleasure of visiting before, and I was quite impressed!

They have situational lighting, tailor-made to get into their photographer’s good books and an opulent surrounds, spearheaded by the head table surrounded by floor to ceiling white curtains.

Chelsea and James’ first dance was acentuated by dry ice and fireworks, while guests were certainly entertained by the MC’s games including the shoe game and a scavenger hunt – with a prize well worth winning! That prize really made for a bit of a contest.

Krystal Function centre
Krystal Function centre
Wedding cake set up at Krystal Function centre
Wedding cake set up at Krystal Function centre
bride and groom entrance to Krystal Function centre reception
bride and groom entrance to Krystal Function centre reception
Cutting the cake at Krystal function center wedding
Cutting the cake at Krystal function center wedding
Speech of best man
Speech of best man
Grooms speech at ehad table
Grooms speech at ehad table
First dance at Krystal Function Center wedding reception
First dance at Krystal Function Center wedding reception
Shoe game at Krystal function centre
Shoe game at Krystal function centre
Scavanger hunt reception game
Scavanger hunt reception game
Dessert mousse
Dessert mousse
Bouquet toss congregation
Bouquet toss congregation
After the garter toss
After the garter toss

My thanks go out to Chelsea and James for having me as their wedding photographer! And I commend them for their taste in venues! Certainly made my job that much easier!

Bone Gully Forest Family Shoot

January 16, 2021/in Family, PhotoShoot, Photoshoot
  • Girl walking through Kuitpo Forest

Bone Gully Forest Family Shoot

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
Family Photoshoot at Bone Gully Forest
Smiling boy amongst the trees
Smiling boy amongst the trees
Standing in the trees of Kuitpto Forest
Standing in the trees of Kuitpto Forest
Couple standing amongst the trees in Bone Gully Forest
Couple standing amongst the trees in Bone Gully Forest
Couple standing amongst the trees in Bone Gully
Couple standing amongst the trees in Bone Gully
Piggy Back through the forst
Piggy Back through the forst
Family standing together in Bone Gully Forest
Family standing together in Bone Gully Forest
Bone Gully Forest Family Photoshoot
Bone Gully Forest Family Photoshoot
Kuitpo Forest Bone Gully Family Shoot
Kuitpo Forest Bone Gully Family Shoot
Kuitpo Forest Bone Gully Family Photoshoot
Kuitpo Forest Bone Gully Family Photoshoot
Smiling boy being held
Smiling boy being held
Fun in the forest
Fun in the forest
Running in front of the family
Running in front of the family
Family photoshoot at Bone Gully Kuitpo Forest
Family photoshoot at Bone Gully Kuitpo Forest
Girl walking through Kuitpo Forest
Girl walking through Kuitpo Forest
Brother and sister in the forest
Brother and sister in the forest
Father and son in the forest
Father and son in the forest
Girl leaning against pine tree in Kuitpo
Girl leaning against pine tree in Kuitpo
Family photo in Bone Gully
Family photo in Bone Gully
Family photo in Bone Gully Forest
Family photo in Bone Gully Forest
Family Photography Kuitpo Forest
Family Photography Kuitpo Forest
Hugs all round with the boys
Hugs all round with the boys
Girls standing together in the forest
Girls standing together in the forest

McLaren Vale Wedding – Bek & Spud

April 4, 2016/in Wedding preview, Wedding
  • BEK & SPUD

    Mclaren Vale Wedding

    Kuitpo Forest wedding

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.

Bridal makeup
Bridal makeup
Bridal gown being prepared
Bridal gown being prepared
Bridal preparation
Bridal preparation
Groomsmen
Groomsmen
Makeup going on
Makeup going on
Wedding dress
Wedding dress
Groom being chased
Groom being chased
Bridal party preparation
Bridal party preparation
wedding rings
wedding rings
Engagement ring
Engagement ring
Groomsmen
Groomsmen
Bridal preparation
Bridal preparation
Groom in irirror
Groom in irirror
Flower girl looking out window
Flower girl looking out window
Groomsmen
Groomsmen
Groomsmen
Groomsmen
Wedding dress
Wedding dress
Bride looking out window
Bride looking out window
Bridal party preparation
Bridal party preparation

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.

Groom looking nervous
Groom looking nervous
Mclaren Vale wedding
Mclaren Vale wedding
Wedding
Wedding
Flower girl
Flower girl
Holding hands
Holding hands
Mclaren Vale wedding
Mclaren Vale wedding
Mclaren Vale wedding
Mclaren Vale wedding
Exchanging of rings
Exchanging of rings
Groom seeing bride
Groom seeing bride
Grooms men hugging
Grooms men hugging
Mclaren Vale wedding
Mclaren Vale wedding
Wedding singers
Wedding singers
Bride and groom hugging
Bride and groom hugging
Groom speaking
Groom speaking

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
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
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
Rememberance Hall wedding reception
Rememberance Hall wedding reception
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!

Kuitpo Hall Wedding – Leah & Jarron

March 19, 2019/in Wedding preview, Wedding
  • Leah & Jarron

    Kuitpo Hall Wedding

    Drone shot from above

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.

Limo arriving
Limo arriving
Out the back of Kuitpo Hall
Out the back of Kuitpo Hall
Smiling groom
Smiling groom
Kuitpo hall
Kuitpo hall
Smiles
Smiles
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 🙂

Exchanging wedding rings
Exchanging wedding rings
Groom's first look
Groom’s first look
First kiss
First kiss
Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Ceremony
Ring bearer
Ring bearer
Kuitpo Hall Wedding Ceremony
Kuitpo Hall Wedding Ceremony
Celebrant
Celebrant
Smiling groom
Smiling groom
Blushing bride
Blushing bride
Together under the sun
Together under the sun
Waiting groom
Waiting 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 😀

Kiss in the forest
Kiss in the forest
Amongst the trees
Amongst the trees
Groomsmen
Groomsmen
Walking along a trail
Walking along a trail
Bridal Party
Bridal Party
Out the front of Woodcutter's Cottage
Out the front of Woodcutter’s Cottage
Holding one another
Holding one another
Kiss in the forest
Kiss in the forest
Out the front of Woodcutter's Cottage
Out the front of Woodcutter’s Cottage
Bouquet
Bouquet
Engagement ring
Engagement ring
Amongst the trees
Amongst the trees
Walking together
Walking together
Out the front of Kuitpo Hall
Out the front of Kuitpo Hall
Out the back of the woodcutter's cottage
Out the back of the woodcutter’s cottage
Drone shot from above
Drone shot from above
Holding one another
Holding one another

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.

Girls
Girls
Smiles
Smiles
Checking out ring
Checking out ring
Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake
Cards sign
Cards sign
Food
Food
Wine
Wine
On the grass
On the grass
Throwing bouquet
Throwing bouquet

Thanks so much Leah and Jarron for having me as your wedding photographer! I hope you enjoy your photos!

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  • Bride and groom under autumn coloursThe Cedars Wedding – Sara & ZacMay 18, 2022 - 11:10 am
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  • Sunset proposalHow to Plan the Perfect Surprise EngagementMay 27, 2022 - 11:28 am
  • Groom leading bride through forestBe Adventurous with your Wedding Photography!May 24, 2022 - 11:08 am
  • Family walking through Wildred Taylor ReserveWilfred Taylor Reserve Photoshoot – Deng FamilyMay 21, 2022 - 10:42 am
  • Bride and groom under autumn coloursThe Cedars Wedding – Sara & ZacMay 18, 2022 - 11:10 am

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