I had a bit of fun heading out to Salisbury to the delightful; little Little para Linear park to meet Helen and David who’s daughter had previously purchased them a gift certificate redeemable for a bit of a couple’s shoot!.
Apparently Helen and David hadn’t had any professional photos done of them since their wedding day, and even then it was just a friend who happened to have a camera, so Helen and David’s daughter decided that it was high time they had some nice photos of themselves!
Little Para Linear Park Couples Shoot
We decided to time the photoshoot so that we made the best use of the spectacular light available just before and during the golden hour whcih allowed for some spectacular golden light to filter through the trees and foliage on display throughout the Little Para Linear Park.
We met at the corner of Riverview Dr and Riverglen Ct which alowed us to go for a bit of a lap of the dry dcreek that meanders through the park, lined with gum trees and tall grass.
Helen and David seemed pretty laid back and keen to make the use of their time in front of my camera, which made things very easy for me! Always laughing, and playing about while we did some rather odd things like traipse through the undergrowth did not phase this fun loving couple – and I feel as though their photos really show this!
Was a great little photo shoot and I hope Helen, David and their daughter enjoy the photos we took!
Little Para Linear Park sunrays
Hugs in the Little Para Linear Park
Couple in between the gum trees
Dusk photoshoot in Little Para Linear park
Close up of hands
In amongst the trees with the sun
peeking throught he foliage in the park
Dip between husband and wife
Photo next to a gum tree
Standing in the long grass in Little Para Linear Park
I was so happy to cover Nikki and Toby’s lovely St Helens Park wedding in Prospect, North Adelaide. Their original plan when they asked me to photograph their wedding was to hold a small, breakfast wedding later in the year, only to have it change to the beginning of the year, but then COVID hit. So their little St Helens Park wedding, or rather elopement at the end of July ended up being their big day, and I was super happy for them 🙂
St Helens Park Wedding Ceremony
The plan was to meet at the gazebo at the center of the St Helens Park and sort out where the hold the wedding ceremony. One option was the gazebo itself, while I actually suggested the rather neat old tree nearby to stand in front of. It was a pretty neat spot as the sun was shining through the foliage quite nicely while Nikki and Toby shared their vows.
Nikki and Toby’s congregation was as tiny as possible, consisting only of themselves, their celebrant and a family of friends who acted as their witnesses. They opted to hold their tiny wedding due to the complexity of holding a slightly larger wedding during the height of COVID-19 restirctions. I often think these tiny weddings are much more intimate anyway!
Wedding ceremony at St Helens park
Sun through the tree
Happy bride in Prospect
Smiling bride looking at her groom
Smiling groom looking at his bride
Wedding ceremony under the tree
Wedding ceremony bathed in sunlight
Exchanging wedding bands under the tree
St Helens Park wedding ceremony
First kiss under the tree at St Helens Park
Looking at her bouquet
St Helens Park Wedding Photoshoot
In the early days of Prospect city, the area was a private subdivision of Yatala, which intersected at the village centre, which is now st Helens Park. The center piece of this historic park is a very neat old tree which is perfect for climbing and using as a framing device for wedding photos!
After the wedding ceremony, we went for a little walk around the Park, starting at the awesome tree right behind where they held their ceremony, and did a big lap of the area. We made use of the nice trees and nearby playground before finishing up back on top of the tree where they were married next to the gazebo.
Bride and groom holding one another in St Helens Park
Bride and groom together amongst the green
In amongst the trees at St Helens park
Wedding bands on the tree
Bride and grrom on their St Helens Park wedding day
Bride and groom together in the tree at St Helens Park
Walking together on the grass
Bride and grrom holding one another 2
St Helens Park wedding 2
Bride and groom looking at camera 2
Bride and groom having fun under a tree
St Helens Park wedding photo
St Helens Park wedding photo of the bride and groom
I was priviledged to witness the St Laurences Church High Mass Wedding of Alison and Josh in mid November as their wedding photographer. it was quite the spectical with no less than 3 priests and a multitude of altar boys conducting the very traditional latin high mass at the fore of the stunning church that is St Laurence’s. While the ceremony was wonderful, it was also fantastic to cover the first wedding reception that has been held at the new venue of Tatachilla estate!
Preparation
I began the day as I usually do at the place where Josh and his groomsmen were being prepared. The morning was quite laid back with some funny moments where someone had given Josh some booklets titled ‘don’ts for weddings, and husbands‘ while also reminicing about other weddings the groomsmen had been a part of.
groom affects
cufflinks detail shot
putting on shirt
helping out with tie
Putting on jacket
Groom Putting on jacket
smiles on the groom
Groom and groomsmen standing about
Groom and groomsmen standing under tree
I arrived at the house were Alison was being prepared just as their make-up was being completed, which is great as I’m then able to flit about taking detail shots of the dress, shoes, etc. The bridal party all had matching kimonos on during the morning, and two little girls were running about causing havok – which was kind of a good thing as it distracted from any nerves Alison may have been feeling. 🙂
engagement ring in bouquet
Bridal shoes
whispering flower girls
bride putting on makeup
girls looking up at wedding dress
bridesmaid smiles
looking in mirror while getting ready
bridesmaids in kimonos
Dad’s first look of bride
Bride with dress on
Bride standing with bouquet
bridesmaids looking on
St Laurences Church High Mass Wedding Ceremony
As some of you may know, I worked at a Catholic primary school for almost a decade as a Japanese teacher, so I was fairly knowledgeable of the procession of mass, and wedding masses. However, Alison and Josh’s High Mass wedding was something I had yet to witness. The entire procession was quite awe inspiring, with no less than 3 priests and several altar boys conducting the service, all while a 4-strong gregorian chior chanted in the background. The High Mass itself took around 90 minutes to complete, as it followed a strict procession, concluding whith all the guests joining in with communion. The stunning surrounds of St Laurences Church made for a stunning backdrop for the entire ceremony, and it was certainly a ceremony to remember!
St Laurences Church
priest getting ready
High Mass wedding procession
grooms first look
Bridal entrance
inside st laurences church
Together at the altar
exchanging wedding rings
wedding ceremony in st laurences church
inside st laurences church landscape
sitting together catholic high mass wedding
catholic high mass wedding
Priest holding the bible
catholic mass wedding
bridal party kneeling
crucifix at St Laurences church
Bridal exit
Glamour Photos
For glamour photos, we first utilised the wonderful interior of St Laurences, after having the group photo done out the front of the church. We then went for a short drive to South Terrace to Veale Gardens where we made use of the lovely diversity available there. From Australian gum trees out the back, to highly manicured rose gardens, it’s a nice spot to capture a variety of wedding photos. We then head towards Mclaren Vale as a short stop off before heading to Tatachilla Estate for the reception. We usued the wonderful olive tree grove located right off the main street to get a few shots in amongst the trees. Our final spot for glamour photos was the vineyards located out the front of Tatachilla estate. We used the dying light as the sun went down for a few nice shots of just Alison and Josh together amongst the vines.
bridal couple inside st laurences church
Wedding bands on hands
bridal couple kissing in St Laurences church
bride and groom in bridal car
bride and groom under gum trees
bride and groom under gum trees in veale gardens
bridal party in veale gardens
bride and groom above pool in veale gardens
Veale Gardens pool
walking along the bridge in veale gardens
bride and groom amongst roses
closeup of bridal bouquet
bride and groom under olive trees
Holding one another
bride and groom in Mclaren vale’s olive trees
smiles all round
bride and groom at Tatachilla estate
bride and groom amongst the vineyards
looking through the vineyards
behind the bride amongst vineyards
holding one another in vines
Tatachilla Estate Wedding Reception
I was told that Alison and Josh’s wedding reception was the first that has been held at the new venue at Tatachilla Estate. Apparently the venue had been recently purchased from the nearby Tatachilla Lutheran School in order to ransform it into a new, large wedding and event venue, and I must say it certainly has potential! It’s a huge space, suitable for gigantic functions, but as it is right now it’s fairly rustic as it had been used as a school camp space for decades.
Alison and Josh’s reception was punctuated by loving speeches, plenty of dancing and scores of people all having a great time!
wedding cake
bridal entrance at Tatachilla Estate
bridal party at head table
laughter
tatachilla estate wedding
Hold on to what is good
speech
children dancing
grooms speech
holding one another during first dance
first dance
first dance at tatachilla estate
guests having fun
guests
dancing nan
dancing together
wedding guests dancing the macarenea
bouquet toss at tatachilla estate
bride and groom exit arch
I’d like to thank Alison and Josh for having me as their wedding photographer, it was a wonderful day and certainly a wedding I’ll not soon forget! 😀