Odorgraphy – A new way to experience your wedding photography
I’m super pleased to announce – exclusive to SvenStudios – a new paradigm in wedding photography immersion! Odorgraphy is a patented approach to recording your photography on your wedding day while also, simultaneously recording the smell of the moment! This means you’re able to relive that moment the photograph was taken while also experiencing the most intense sensation from your sense of smell!
Experts agree that when combining your sense of smell with a visual stimuli, the memory of that moment is enhanced several fold, allowing you to relive your day in the most remarkable way! When combined with the SvenStudios guest360 virtual reality service, you’re able to relive your day using all 5 of your senses – aside from touch. The sense of smell is possibly the most underused of senses when used to record and relive an event such as a wedding, so we felt it was high time that trend was reversed. Having the odor of your day wafting from the pages of your wedding album, or from framed prints on your walls will transport you back to the time the photograph was taken and bring a flood of memories back to brighten your day!
At SvenStudios we pride ourselves in our ability to transport you back to the most important moments in your lives through our imagery, and with the development of odorgraphy, this is just another step to better fulfill that goal. In the past we have developed wedding satellite imagery, and wedding x-ray photography, and when combined with our drone and virtual reality services, you’d be hard pressed in finding another wedding photographer that is this dedicated in bringing technology to your wedding day with the sole goal of allowing you to relive your day in the most incredible way!
A beautiful, sunny day greeted Sophie and Robert on their gorgeous mid-February Summer wedding amongst the Adelaide Botanic Garden. The sun was shining, and so were the personalities of the bride and groom, amongst the smiling faces of their friends and family as they took the plunge and exchanged vows amongst the tall pine trees at the center of the gardens.
I was asked to be their wedding photographer for their entire day after having been recommended by one of Robert’s groomsmen who I had cover their wedding for back in 2016! It’s always nice to be recommended by previous brides and grooms like that as you know you’re doing something right!
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Preparation
When I arrived at Robert’s place of preparation, south of the city I was greeted by all the boys admiring Robert’s Mini, which was unfortunately so I gathered, sitting idle in the garage for quite some time – apparently it was one of those hobbies that Robert has , but not really done much with 🙂
The morning went smoothly with his groomsmen making sure no nerves were showing on Robert’s face and playful banter echoing throughout the house.
Wedding rings
Putting on shirt
Mum helping
Putting on flower
Putting on tie
Putting on tie
Shoes
Getting ready
Getting ready
Mini
Putting on tie
Sophie and her bridesmaids were being prepared quite a bit closer to the Adelaide Botanic Garden, in a room of the Mayfair hotel in the city. While the room was fairly cramped for around 10 people getting dressed and prepared for the wedding, we managed to all get ready in high spirits. Sophie, by her own admission later in the night was really feeling nervous throughout the morning so her bridal party did a great job in getting her looking fantastic for her big day!
I always love capturing the response of the parents, in this case Sophie’s father, in seeing the bride in her dress for the first time, so when Mum and Dad came into the room it was lovely to see the beaming smile light up Dad’s face as he saw her ready. The flower girls were flitting about being helpful in their own way but were not super keen on having photos done, except when asked and I think they turned out great 🙂
Engagement ring
Wedding dress
Buttoning up the back
Putting flower on Dad
In the hotel hall way
Hotel stairs
Buttoning up the back
Putting on earrings
Hugs with Dad
Hotel stairs
Smiling bridesmaid
Waiting for the limo
Flower girl
Smiles
Smiling bridesmaid
Adelaide Botanic Garden Wedding Ceremony
Sophie and Robert’s wedding ceremony in the Adelaide Botanic Garden took place in the spot known as ‘Araucaria Avenue‘, a delightful spot, lined by pine trees and on top of a hill which creates a sense of intimacy amongst the congregation. Later in the day, as Sophie and Robert’s ceremony was, the sun creates a delightful backdrop of light that filters directly through the trees behind where the arbour is usually setup. The trees surrounding the area also provides ample shade for the entire congregation on a sunny day, but the sun can cause annoyance for the bride trying to catch a glimpse of her groom as she walks on her approach to the altar 🙂
Sophie and Robert’s ceremony itself was sweet and to the point, punctuated by heartfelt and humorous vows to one another which made the otherwise formal occasion that much lighter, causing ripples of laughter from both the bride and groom, and their family and friends.
Wedding sign
Amongst the pines
Adelaide Botanic Garden Wedding Ceremony
Smiling groom
Smiling bride
Exit
Bridal party
Sweeping veil
First kiss
Married couple
Adelaide Botanic Garden Wedding Ceremony
Holding hands
Groom’s first look
Together at the altar
Mobile phone photography
Bridal approach
Glamour Photos
As the day was fairly warm – as you can expect from Summer weddings in Adelaide, I attempted to keep to shaded photo spots around the Adelaide Botanic Garden as possible, so once the ceremony and family photos were done, we set off south, directly towards North Terrace before working our way North through the gardens, taking our time, and enjoying the warm up sounds made by a nearby Adelaide Fringe concert that was also taking place within the gardens that night.
Just on a side note, I cannot write an overview of Sophie and Robert’s day without mentioning that I was super impressed by their organisational skills when it came to family photos! What they did was organise their friends and family into dozens of groups which were then given a number within their wedding program. When it was time to take the family photos, all I had to do was shout out the next number and that group came to the fore! Now of course those of you familiar with family photos at a wedding know that it never goes that smoothly, with family members wandering off, but I admired the effort!
While I’m at the Adelaide Botanic Garden quite often for weddings, its always delightful to know that the reception is right in the center of it all, at the Botanic Garden Restaurant. Not in the least because they serve great food, but because of it’s exclusive location within the gardens, which are usually closed off to the public during the later hours of the night. which allows for some nice night photography. That said however, there was Fringe concert also occurring at the same time as Sophie and Robert’s reception, so that exclusivity was non existent for their night.
The iconic restaurant boasts a delightfully vintage, round sitting area suitable for small to medium sized reception parties, while in Sophie and Robert’s case their dance floor was outside on the brick pavement.
First dance
Bridal Party waiting to be announced
Dad talking to guests
First dance
Wedding cake
Bouquet toss
Under the archway exit
Goody bags
Inside the Adelaide Botanic Garden Restaurant
Food
Cutting the cake
Last dance
Before the bouquet toss
Organising a group shot
Guests enjoying themselves
I’d like to thank Sophie and Robert for having me cover their wedding photography and I hope they enjoy their photos! 🙂
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.
Smiles
Limo arriving
Kuitpo hall
Out the back of Kuitpo Hall
Smiling groom
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 🙂
Smiling groom
First kiss
Celebrant
Exchanging wedding rings
Kuitpo Hall Wedding Ceremony
Blushing bride
Wedding Ceremony
Waiting groom
Ring bearer
Groom’s first look
Together under the sun
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
Out the back of the woodcutter’s cottage
Amongst the trees
Holding one another
Holding one another
Amongst the trees
Out the front of Woodcutter’s Cottage
Out the front of Woodcutter’s Cottage
Kiss in the forest
Bouquet
Out the front of Kuitpo Hall
Bridal Party
Groomsmen
Walking along a trail
Walking together
Drone shot from above
Engagement ring
Kuitpo Hall Wedding 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.
Food
Cards sign
Wine
On the grass
Wedding Cake
Smiles
Checking out ring
Girls
Throwing bouquet
I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for entrusting me with the responsibility of being your photographer at your Kuitpo hall wedding Leah and Jarron! It was an honour to be part of your special day and to capture the beautiful moments and emotions that unfolded throughout the celebration.
I am thrilled to have been given the opportunity to document your love story and create visual memories that will last a lifetime. As a professional photographer, my aim was to not only capture the events of the day but also to convey the essence of your relationship and the emotions that you shared.
I hope that when you look back at the photos, you will relive the magic of your wedding day and that these memories will bring you joy and happiness for years to come.
Sarah and Mal had me as their wedding photographer for 6 hours on their big day backdropped by the beautiful St Laurence’s Church in North Adelaide. The weather on the day was super hot and dry which made it a bit of a challenge to get everything done in time, and all the while Sarah was quite a way along in her pregnancy 🙂 That being said however we did get everything we wanted done, except perhaps some photos out the front of the Bonython Hall on north Terrace, but is was a small thing to skip in order to keep the day rolling 🙂
Preparation
I started the day with Mal and his groomsmen being prepared together at their house in the North of Adelaide. All the boys were sitting around having a chat when I arrived and jumped into action, putting on their shirts and outfits just after. It was a bit of a whirlwind as I only had around 30 minutes before heading over to the girls.
Putting on shirt
Waiting
Putting on shirt
Walking the corridor
Shoes
Liquid courage
The girls were being prepared in an apartment nearby the St Laurence’s Church in North Adelaide. The goal was to be ready within 30 minutes and head off to the university of Adelaide for ‘first look’ photos on the footbridge over the Torrens. Makeup was running a little late however.
Getting ready
Wedding dress
Wedding rings
Looking in mirror
Final touches
Engagement ring
First Look Photos
Once we got to Adelaide uni we first went about doing a little ‘first look’ on the Torrens footbridge where Sarah walked up to Mal and surprised him with her dress, we then moved as quickly as we could up through the uni campus and used the buildings behind the museum and along North Terrace for some photos.
Together at the top
Falling flowers
Bride and bridesmaids
Walking together
All together
Bridal approach
Walking together
Groom’s reaction
Under an archway on North Terrace
Shoving the groom around
Through the trees
Bridal party
Bridal party on the steps
Under an archway on North Terrace
St Laurence’s Church Wedding Ceremony
St Laurence’s Catholic Church in North Adelaide is a historic church built in North Adelaide in 1868 in a time when North Adelaide was still used as farmland. The period in which it was built is showcased by it’s architecture, complete with a dark wooden roof inside, it’s walls are covered with white paint and large stained glass windows with illuminates the interior quite well for such a historic church.
Sarah and Mal’s congregation filled a little over half of the available pews within the church who witnessed a shorter version of a traditional Catholic wedding where Sarah and Mal were sat up the front while the priest would direct proceedings.
Together at the altar
Groom’s first look
Together at the altar
First Kiss
Smiling bride
Bridal approach
Exchanging rings
Outside St Laurence’s Church
Signed certificate
Inside St Laurence’s Church
Talking priest
Exit
Kiss in the Pews
Sitting together
Inside St Laurence’s Church
East Terrace Continental Wedding Reception
Once the family photos were done – unfortunately in the beating sun out the front of the church – everyone retreated to the East Terrace Continental hotel to recuperate at their wedding reception. It was quite warm in the small space of the hotel upstairs, so once we cut the Marvel-themed cake and had a few drinks, we head out to the Adelaide Botanic Gardens for some more photos.
Talking groom
Talking bride
Guests enjoying themselves
Wedding Cake
Signing the guest book
Cutting the cake
Food
Wedding Sign
Botanic Gardens Glamour Photos
My aim was to keep to the shade for photos around the Botanic Gardens as we had already run about quite a bit during the day and I felt everyone was feeling the heat a bit. Thankfully we could take our time a bit at this time of day as there was nothing we had to get back to super quick. Once we were done, I head back to the reception with the bridal party for a few more group photos before heading home.
Kisses
Under a tree
Under a tree
Bridal Party
Under bamboo
Under bamboo
Feeling the baby bump
Thanks so much to Sarah and Mal for having me as your wedding photographer! 🙂
It was super fun to be the wedding photographer at Katie and Stairs’ wedding at Adelaide’s St Patricks Church on Grote st as the entire day was super laid back and simple but still full of fun and laughter all day.
I was asked to be their photographer all day from preparation through to the end of their reception at the Jade pub in the city. We travelled to the South Terrace Veale and Himeji gardens for their glamour photos directly after their ceremony
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The day started as it usually does with the preparation of Stairs’ and his entourage at his parents house just outside of the city. Much of the morning was spent placing ribbons on his prized VW wagon before starting to get dressed.
Putting on shirt
Helping with tie
Wedding rings
Putting on shoes
Shoes
Car
Putting ribbon on car
Helping with tie
Cool dude
Shaking hands
Walking down stairs
Katie and her bridal party were being prepared in a beautiful house just to the south of the city, complete with stunning atrium and wood work all throughout the house, was an awesome spot for bridal preparation photos! The big surprise of a VW combi was a lot of fun for Katie and everyone there – apparently Stairs had organised the bridal car unbeknownst to anyone else.
Ladies walking together
In gowns
Putting in earrings
Bridal Party
Helping with flower
Wedding dress
Putting in earrings
Dad’s first look
Putting on dress
Looking in mirror
Helping with flower
<h3>St Patricks Church Wedding Ceremony</h3>
The St Patricks Church on Grote street in Adelaide has been described as one of the most impressive churches in the Archdiocese of Adelaide, having celebrated it’s centenary in 2014, this old church certainly lives up to it’s reputation in grandeur. With it’s tall central ceiling decorated in gold leaf and huge roman columns either side of the congregation pews it certainly make for an impressive view once walking in it’s doors.
Katie and Stair’s modest guest list barely filled the first half of the available seating within the church, but this only made the ceremony that much more intimate while their harpist strummed a delightful melody throughout the ceremony.
Holding hands
Exit
Smiles
Priest
First kiss
Wedding planners
Standing together
Bridal entrance
Bride and father
Inside St Patricks Church Adelaide
Inside Church
Groom waiting
Smiling groom
Sitting together
Holding hands
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<h3>Glamour Photos</h3>
After the mandatory family photos were finished out the front of St Patricks Church, we head over to the Himeji and Veale gardens on South Terrace to make use of the greenery for their glamour photos. It was very important to take it slow and have fun with the whole bridal party all throughout which made the whole experience super laid back and enjoyable.
Together
Exiting the church
Bridal party walking
Under the weeping willow in the Himeji Gardens
On a bridge
Next to a hedge
Under my favourite tree in Veal Gardens
In Front of a door
Under the Japanese Maple trees
Walking amongst the gum trees
Leaning on a tree
Under my favourite tree in Veal Gardens
<h3>The Jade Wedding Reception</h3>
We arrived at The Jade pub a little late for the reception party, but this really wasn’t much of an issue as one of the only traditional parts of their night was speeches and cutting their cake – the rest was just sitting back and enjoying themselves while surrounded by family and friends – which I think is an awesome way to spend your wedding night!
Entrance smiles
Groom speech
Pastry anyone?
Having fun with the glasses
Cheers
Love
On the road
Wedding Cake
Hugs
Cutting the cake
Announcement
Out the front of The Jade
Inside the Jade pub
Smiling guests
Smiling guests
Thanks so much to Katie and Stairs for having me as your wedding photographer! I hope you enjoy your photos.
