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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
PhotoShoot, Engagement

Belair Train Station Engagement Shoot – Emma & Stephen

Emma and Stephen wanted to show off their love for one another with a Belair Train Station Engagement Shoot before their big day at Mt Barker’s Auchendarroch House.

With Stephen travelling half away across the world from the US to see Emma after several long years apart due to the dastardly effects of the COVID pandemic, they were finally able to be together so they wanted to celebrate as soon as possible!

Emma was in two minds throughout the day about whether or not to head out that night for their engagement shoot due to the weather in the morning being less than spectacular. Thankfully the weather cleared up during the day and we all head out for what turned out to be a beautiful evening.

Belair Train Station Engagement Shoot

We began Emma and Stephen’s Belair Train Station Engagement shoot in amongst the station’s historic platform and waiting shelter where we made use of the beautiful ‘Belair’ writing on the wooden structure and the delightful parallel lines leading all over the place makeing for some lovely scenes.

As Emma had explained before heading out, she had not seen Stephen for several years prior to their engagement shoot, so these two were full of lovey-dovey hugs and kisses all evening, which made my job that much easier!

Smiles in amongst the train station
Smiles in amongst the train station
Walking in front of the Belair Train Station
Walking in front of the Belair Train Station
Belair Train station engagement shoot
Belair Train station engagement shoot
Belair Train station engagement photo
Belair Train station engagement photo
Hugs on the Belair Train station platform
Hugs on the Belair Train station platform

As we set out during golden hour, we wanted to make the most of the golden hues of the sun streaming in through the majestic gum trees that make up the Belair National Park. We went for a little walk just behind the Belair Train Station to make use of this amazing setting!

Hugs under the sunlight
Hugs under the sunlight
In amongst the belair national park gums
In amongst the belair national park gums
Look over there
Look over there
Adelaide Photographer engagement photography
Belair National Park engagement photo
Two standing together inbetween gum trees
Two standing together inbetween gum trees
Couple on pathway
Emma standing out front
Emma standing out front
Couple standing together under gum tree walkway
Couple standing together under gum tree walkway
Dancing under the gum trees
Dancing under the gum trees
Engagement shoot in Belair
Engagement shoot in Belair
Leaning on his shoulder
Leaning on his shoulder
Sitting on fallen tree
Sitting on fallen tree
Engagement ring with purple gemstone
Engagement ring with purple gemstone
Dancing in between the gums
Dancing in between the gums
Walking toegther in the Belair national park
Walking toegther in the Belair national park

Just as we were wrapping up, and having a chat with a group of joggers who had just finished their excersises, a freight train thundered past the Belair Train Station platform, so we quickly jumped in front of it for a bit of a photo! The train operator obviously had a bit of a ssense of humour and made sure to be seen throughout. 🙂

Belair Train Station engagement shoot with train
Belair Train Station engagement shoot with train
Belair Train Station engagement shoot kiss
Belair Train Station engagement shoot kiss

Looking forward to being your wedding photographer in March Emma and Stephen! Hopefully these photos will tide you over until then!

February 26, 2022
Wedding preview, Wedding

Belair National Park Wedding – Ellie & Nick

  • Ellie & Nick

    Belair National Park Wedding

    bride and groom standing in the Belair National park

It was a wonderful day that was laid out in front of us for Ellie and Nick’s Belair National Park wedding! The sun was out and everyone involved had a wonderful day celebrating the coming together of these two wonderful people! They turned out to be very lucky with the timing of their wedding being only a week before the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown in South Australia.

Preparation

My day started by shooting photos of Nick and his groomsmen who were being prepared at a house in Ingle Farm. Nick and his groomsmen were having a bunch of trouble tieing their ties before Nick’s best man and father stepped in to help! It was important for Ellie and Nick to get some shots of their dog in some of the shots too, so we had their fur baby model for us occasionally 🙂

Nick was a little distracted while getting ready partly due to nerves, but also because one of this groomsmen had a shirt that was a little too small for him – so they had to rush off and get a new shirt quickly before the ceremony.

Groom putting on jacket
Groom putting on jacket
Groomsman helping out
Groomsman helping out
Groom and groomsmen on road
Groom and groomsmen on road
Groom getting ready
Groom getting ready
Father of the groom
Father of the groom
Groom putting on tie
Groom putting on tie
Groom looking in mirror
Groom looking in mirror

Ellie and her bridesmaids were being prepared at a lovely bed and breakfast along Waterfall Gully road. We were so close to the waterfalls it pains me to know we diddnt use them for any photos! The girls were all in high spirits all morning, singling songs and making Elllie smile while doing silly things, the atmosphere was quite laid back and fun!

hanging wedding dress
hanging wedding dress
Bride looking pretty in wedding dress
Bride looking pretty in wedding dress
engagement ring in bouquet
engagement ring in bouquet
bride getting her hair done
bride getting her hair done
Bridal party helping bride get ready
Bridal party helping bride get ready
Rear of wedding dress
Rear of wedding dress
smiling bridesmaid as she helps
smiling bridesmaid as she helps
Bridal party in kimonos under tree
Bridal party in kimonos under tree
Smiling bride as she gets ready
Smiling bride as she gets ready
laughing birdesmaids
laughing birdesmaids
bridal party in mirror
bridal party in mirror
Bride holding bouquet as she gets ready
Bride holding bouquet as she gets ready
bride getting ready smiling
bride getting ready smiling
wow a ring!
wow a ring!
bridal jewellery
bridal jewellery

Belair National Park Wedding Ceremony

Ellie and Nick’s Belair National Park Wedding Ceremony took place in the ‘Joseph Fisher‘ picnic grounds which boasts some very tall pine trees surrounding a lovely grassy area, perfectly suited to a wedding ceremony. Theres also a covered area and toilets on site. The only issue I had was that as it was a very sunny day, the sun was very harsh coming in one direction – thankfully the ceremony itself too place under the shade of one of the pine trees.

Part of Ellie and Nick’s wedding ceremony included a creation of a time capsule where they will open it again if they ever find the need to remind themselves why they married one another and read love letters they write each other while drinking the wine inside. It’s a nice addition to a wedding ceremony to do this, or something similar as it breaks up the usual talking and reciting of vows. Another way to incorporate a time capsule is allowig youselves to open it each anniversary.

Bridal motorcade arriving
Bridal motorcade arriving
Bride meeting flower girl
Bride meeting flower girl
Groom waiting
Groom waiting
Bride arriving
Bride arriving
Grooms first look of bride
Grooms first look of bride
Smiling bride looking at groom
Smiling bride looking at groom
Groom looking at his bride
Groom looking at his bride
Belair National park wedding ceremony
Belair National park wedding ceremony
holding hands during the ceremony
holding hands during the ceremony
Wedding ceremony in Belair National Park
Wedding ceremony in Belair National Park
Belair National Park wedding in shade
Belair National Park wedding in shade
belair National park wedding under tree
belair National park wedding under tree
Smiles all round
Smiles all round
wedding ceremony
wedding ceremony
Nailing the time capsule
Nailing the time capsule
Bride and groom exit
Bride and groom exit

Glamour Photos

For Ellie and Nick’s glamour photos we began on site within the Joseph Fisher picnic area and made use of a love heart someone had engraved into one of the trees. Ellie was quite keen on getting that shot here! We then moved on throughout the national park to the Old Parliament House and then on to behind the Belair Train Station for more Belair National Park wedding photos.

The photos at the Old Parliament House were rushed a bit due to a small mix up of times which the area was booked – turned out the attendant on site expected us a good hour before we turned up for our photos – but she turned out to be a good sport and stuck around for us anyway 🙂

Belair National Park wedding photo 2
Belair National Park wedding photo 2
Belair National Park wedding photo
Belair National Park wedding photo
Bride and groom walking together
Bride and groom walking together
Wedding photo in the Old Government House garden
Wedding photo in the Old Government House garden
Bride and groom standing in the sun
Bride and groom standing in the sun
Bridal party photo at old government house
Bridal party photo at old government house
bride and groom standing in the Belair National park
bride and groom standing in the Belair National park
Close up portrait
Close up portrait
Walking together in the garden
Walking together in the garden
Belair National Park wedding photo 3
Belair National Park wedding photo 3
Leaning against a lamp post
Leaning against a lamp post
Standing together under a tree
Standing together under a tree
Belair National Park wedding photography
Belair National Park wedding photography
Bride and groom standing together in forest
Bride and groom standing together in forest
Bride and groom in an embrace
Bride and groom in an embrace
Bride and groom dancing
Bride and groom dancing

The Summit Cafe and Function Center Wedding Reception

Ellie and Nick’s wedding reception took place at the Summit Cafe and Function Center at the Summit of Mt Lofty. It’s a nifty little spot, perfect for photographing the sunset from the top of the tallest mountain in South Australia and also the city lights during the night – although it was fairly cold and windy!

Wedding cake
Wedding cake
Mt Lofty Summit cafe and function center
Mt Lofty Summit cafe and function center
Mingling
Mingling
Bride and groom cutting the wedding cake
Bride and groom cutting the wedding cake
Bride and groom at sunset
Bride and groom at sunset
Bride and groom silhouette
Bride and groom silhouette
guests having fun
guests having fun
Bride and groom on Mt Lofty Summit
Bride and groom on Mt Lofty Summit
Head table
Head table
Maid of honour speech
Maid of honour speech
First dance
First dance
Smiling bride and groom
Smiling bride and groom
Nutbush at wedding
Nutbush at wedding
Bouquet toss
Bouquet toss

I’d like to thank Ellie and Nick for having me as their wedding photographer at their Belair National Park Wedding!

May 19, 2020
Engagement

Belair National Park Maternity Shoot – Emma & Ashley

After having been their wedding photographer at their wedding in Renmark back in October, 2017 – I was privileged to recently head to the Belair National Park to conduct a bit of a maternity shoot for them before their new bundle of joy comes along later this year. I was looking forward to using the sun shining through the trees of the National Park as I had so often done before for wedding shoots, however the day turned out to be rather miserable in the afternoon, but this turned out to be pretty advantageous, allowing for some soft, dreamy scenes throughout the forest.

Belair National Park Maternity Shoot

Mumma
Mumma
Close up of belly
Close up of belly
Amongst the tall grass
Amongst the tall grass
Mumma in the forest
Mumma in the forest
Together on a log
Together on a log
laying on a log
laying on a log
Belair Maternity Shoot
Belair Maternity Shoot
Over a pond
Over a pond
Together amongst the trees
Together amongst the trees
Over a pond
Over a pond
Together amongst the trees
Together amongst the trees
Walking together amongst the trees
Walking together amongst the trees
Leaning against a tree
Leaning against a tree
July 6, 2018

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