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Pt Willunga Renewal of Vows – Lauryn & Calvin

Being an Adelaide photographer, I’ve had the privilege of capturing countless special moments. But Lauryn and Calvin’s renewal of vows at Pt Willunga Beach was something truly magical. Let me take you behind the lens and share the story of this enchanting day.

When Lauryn and Calvin approached me to photograph their 3rd anniversary celebration, I was thrilled. Being based south of the city, I know Pt Willunga, with its serene waves and golden sands, is a dream location for any photographer.

Pt Willunga Renewal of Vows

We began with a short video of this lovely couple exchanging heartfelt letters they had written to one another expressing how much their love had grown over the previous 3 years. As they spoke, we could feel the raw emotion in the air. The way they looked at each other, the world around them seemed to blur. It was a moment of pure love, and we were there to capture it.

Their journey was unique. They had initially married in the registration office due to the unforeseen challenges of COVID. Later, they celebrated their union in Kenya with their loved ones. This renewal of vows was their way of cherishing their bond, and we were honoured to be a part of it.

Couple walking along beach front
Listing to vows
Pt Willunga Renewal of Vows
Smiling as listening to vows
Kiss infront of the waves
Smiles all round

Glamour in Every Shot

Post the vows, it was time to get creative! Lauryn and Calvin were a delight to work with. Their chemistry was palpable, making my job a breeze. Lauryn’s radiant smile and Calvin’s gleaming eyes were a testament to their love. We played around with poses, locations, and even outfits! Halfway through, they switched up their attire, adding a fresh zest to the shoot. Every frame, every click told a story – a narrative of love, commitment, and endless joy.

Twirl on the beach
Standing in front of him
Hugs showing engagement ring
Couple standing on the rocks at Pt WIllunga Beach
Sitting on rocks portrait
Leaning on a cliff at Pt WIllunga
Portrait near a cliff
Portrait in front of the Pt Willunga Sticks
Gloomy sky at Pt Willunga Ketty
Couple through the caves at Pt Willunga Beach

Pt Willunga Sunset

As the sun began its descent, Pt Willunga unveiled its final gift – a mesmerizing sunset. The sky, awash with shades of orange, pink, and purple, created the perfect backdrop. Lauryn and Calvin, hand in hand, walking towards the horizon was a sight to behold. It was the cherry on top of an already perfect day.

Seagull in the foreground
Walking along the beachside
Couples portrait
Standing together next to the ruined jetty
Portrait in front of the ruined jetty
Sun dipping over the Pt Willunga jetty
Portrait on top of the cliffs
silhouette of couple kissing at sunset
Walking along sunset beach
Sitting together int he sand dunes
Sunset couple at beach
Couple at sunset on beach
Kiss at sunset
Happy man clicking heels at sunset

Capturing Lauryn and Calvin’s Pt Willunga renewal of vows was more than just a job for us. It was an experience, a journey into the world of two people madly in love. As they walked away, with the waves softly caressing their feet and the sun bidding goodbye, we knew we had captured memories that would last a lifetime.

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Pt Willunga Proposal – Melissa & Malith

Malith certainly timed his proposal to Melissa perfectly with an incredible sunset on the famed Pt Willunga beach.

His secretive Pt Willunga Proposal was maticulously planned by Malith leading up to the big moment, and oh my goodness, some of the scenes were just incredible!

Pt Willunga Proposal

The biggest concern for any of us leading up to the big moment was the weather – as both leading up to and beyond the day Malith planned his big Pt Willunga Proposal, the weather was pretty bad, and the tides during the winter is often so high that there isn’t much beach to stand on at Pt Willunga. But all that worrying was for nothing as the evening could not have gone any better.

Despite a bit of a hiccup having Melissa and Malith arrive a bit later than expected due to being served a rather late lunch in nearby Mclaren Vale, Malith proposed in front of a delightful little arbour set up put together by a small company sepcialising in this sort of thing – Fox Meets Charlie.

The fun part of the whole set up was trying to keep Melissa in the dark as they walked towards the arbour set up, with the group of us standing nearby ready to pounce and start taking photos/video as the big moment happened. Surpisingly Melissa had no idea until Malith presented the ring and everyone was all smiles :).

After the big moment, then we went off for a lbit of a walk along the beach to take some pretty photos in front of the amazing sunset and what many consider to be the most photographed beach in South Australia!

Congratulations go out to Melissa and Malith!

pt willunga proposal set up
pt willunga proposal
pt willunga proposal putting on ring
Holding her up
Kiss under will you marry me sign
Newly engaged couple
Newly engaged couple walking along beach
Engagement ring in sand
Couple standing on rock
Newly engaged jump
Newly engaged couple in fromt of Pt willunga jetty
Holding her up in front of ocean
Kiss at sunset in front of Pt Willunga Jetty
Kiss at sunset in front of Pt Willunga Jetty ruins
Smiling newly engaged
Newly engaged couple walking in sunset
Newly engaged couple standing in front of sunset
Kiss at sunset
Holding hands looking at sunset
Pt WIllunga proposal sunset
Carrying her in front of sunset
Proposal at sunset
Champagne spray
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Pt Willunga Beach Wedding – Georgia & Chris

I was super excited to cover Georgia and Chris’ Pt Willunga Beach Wedding in front of the famed Pt Willunga Jetty ruins as I knew they were a couple that were keen on doing anything for the best possible photo opportunity – and boy did we managed to get some wonderful photos!

More of an elopement than a wedding – Georgia and Chris had me cover their short Pt Willunga Beach wedding ceremony as both their photogrpaher and videographer, before heading over to Mclaren Vale, and finally Blanche Point for their glamour photos.

Preparation

Both Georgia and Chris got prepared at the same bed and breakfast nearby at Sellicks beach. Georgia and her bridesmaid tried to keep away from Chris and his groomsman as much as possible while being prepared, but despite the plan being just to have photos done of Georgia beign prepared, it enabled me to also grab a quick few shots of Chris too.

Boys about to get dressed
Wedding bands on shoe
Engagement ring amongst white flowers
Groom getting help on tie
Bride getting help with dress
Bride getting help with dress smiling
Bride admiring in mirror

Pt Willunga Beach Wedding Ceremony

I arrived at the beach only to notice that there were a few other weddings having their shoot done in front of the jetty ruins – momentarily being worried that Georgia and Chris may not be able to use the vista as their ceremony backdrop – but they moved on before they arrived.

Having a Pt Willunga Beach wedding ceremony is quite special in that not many people know this but this beach has a reputation of being the most photographed beach in all of South Australia – the unique forms of the sticks from the ruined jetty make for a stunning contrast to the serene waters that surround them.

Georgia and Chris’ Pt Willunga Beach wedding ceremony was beautifully intimate with both members of their bridal party also making a contribution in the way of a heartfelt speech – which was quite unique, before Georgia and Chris also reciting their own vows for one another.

Groomsmen arriving with celebrant
Bride and bridesmaid about to walk down to beach
bride approaching her Pt Wilunga Beach wedding
bride approaching her Pt Wilunga Beach wedding ceremony
Grooms first look of bride at beach
Pt Willunga Beach wedding ceremony
Bride looking around her
Bride listening
Groom vows
Pt Willunga Beach Wedding Ceremony in sun
Smiling bride at the beach
Smiling groom at the beach
Wedding in front of the Pt Willunga Jetty
First kiss at Pt Willunga Beach Wedding
Congrats from groomsman
signing registry in beach cave

Glamour Photos

After the marriage documents had been signed within the famed beachside cliffs, it was time to make use of the dying sun for some glamour photos! The beach was rather busy at this time, so it was rather tricky to keep the beach loking pristine for Geaorgia and Chris, but I think I managed with clever angles – and of course that ol’ Photoshop chestnut.

Bridal party walking together on beach
Wedding photo at beach with drone
bride and groom holding hands at the ebach
Groom tickling his bride
Black and white closeup of engagement ring
Closeup of bridal bouquet on ground
Pt Willunga Beach wedding photo
Pt Willunga Beach wedding photography
Bride and groom looking out
Wedding photo at Pt Willunga Beach wedding

Chris was quite adament on having a variety of backdrops in their wedding photos, so we head into the center of Mclaren vale to make use of the delightful Olive Grove set up for anyone to use. It’s one of my favourite spots in Mclaren Vale to photograph at this time of day due to the amazing light that filters through the trees!

We also found a quick spot to stop at to make use of some vineyards.

Kiss with sunlight
Laughing bride and groom
Under the Mclaren vale olive grove
Under the Mclaren vale olive grove with sunlight
Bride and groom amongst some vines
Bride and groom amongst some vineyards

Heading out to Blanche point at sunset for a wedding shoot was always a dream of mine – I’ve been shooting weddings for 10 years now and within the last few months I have head here twice now, but only once at sunset. This spot really allows my landscape photographer head come into play to create some stunning vistas for my couples!

Helps too that the sun set was absolutely spectacular! We had to squeeze through no less than 3 other weddings also using the location, but we found our own little spot and it turned out fantastically!

Popping champaigne at Blanche point
Blanche Point wedding photo
Bride and groom at sunset Blanche Point
Blanche Point sunset
Blanche Point sunset looking out
Bride and groom looking at camera at Blanche Point
Blanche Point wedding photography
bride and groom on the snad dunes at Blanche Point
Sunset silhouette

It’s honestly not common to manage having a bride climbing over rocks and cliffs in heels and a dress – so I thank Georgia for being such a trooper and I hope you enjoy your photos!