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15 Essential Wedding Photos to Take During Your Celebration

January 9, 2022/in Interesting, ideas, Wedding
  • Bride and groom walking through long grass at Inglewood Inn

 

Essential Wedding Photos to Take During Your Celebration

Every spouse-to-be knows that wedding photos are one of the most crucial parts of the ceremony, as it captures the magic of the event and memorialises it forever.

To make sure you have a wedding album full of stunning shots and beautifully captured candid moments, it might help to have a list of must-have essential wedding photos in your mind to talk about with your wedding photographer.

To do this, look for a wedding photographer that is excited to discuss your ideas. You can then consult with them on the wedding shots that other couples ask them to do, giving you more concepts to consider. Together, you can put a list of your must-have wedding photos, ensuring they record each memorable minute and allow you to relive your special day several years later.

15 Essential Wedding Photos

Here are fifteen essential wedding photos to take during your celebration:

  • The Invitations

The first few wedding photos that many don’t think of are shots of your invitation suite. Most photographers will shoot them on the day of the wedding, think of this shot as something that won’t necessarily be hung on the wall, but more to remember something you agonised over for hours prior to your day.

It’s best to talk to your photographer about what you want out of this moment and if you want extra details, like flowers and other decorations, to be included in the photo.

Wedding invites based on uno
Wedding invites based on uno
Wedding invite
Wedding invite
Invite
Invite
  • The Getting Ready Montage

One of the most memorable wedding photos involves the getting ready moments, such as when the bride (and even groom) have their hair and makeup done. If you have an elaborate hairpiece, you’ll want to have a few photos of it. Include a shot of your maid of honour zipping you up in your dress, a picture of your wedding shoes, and other aspects you want to be immortalised in your wedding album.

Concentrating on makeup
Concentrating on makeup
Putting on makeup in front of window
Putting on makeup in front of window
Putting on Makeup in car at SC Pannell Winery
Putting on Makeup in car at SC Pannell Winery
Putting makeup on
Putting makeup on
  • The Accessories

Traditional weddings involve the bride wearing something old, new, borrowed, and blue. It’s a great idea to take photos of these, given the careful consideration you put into choosing the perfect items for your special day.

Bridal affects laid out on tabletop
Bridal affects laid out on tabletop
Bridal Affects
Bridal Affects
Bridal affects
Bridal affects
Bridal affects
Bridal affects
  • The Veil

Many brides place significant importance on the veil, especially if they’ve chosen one with a complex, intricate design. Don’t be afraid of showing off your veil and have your wedding photographer take pictures from multiple angles to capture its beauty in full!

Bride with veil
Bride with veil
Bridal veil in front of camera
Bridal veil in front of camera
Helping with the veil
Helping with the veil
Bride and bridesmaids having fun under veil on bed
Bride and bridesmaids having fun under veil on bed
  • The Individual Portraits

Who can forget the individual portraits? Weddings are usually when brides shine the brightest, so it’s crucial to take a few styled pictures. Grooms can also pose for some stunning photos to show off their sleek suit. These are the essential wedding photos everyone expects from their wedding photographer.

Groom waiting for bride
Groom waiting for bride
Excited groom
Excited groom
Bride looking pretty in front of big window
Bride looking pretty in front of big window
Bride holding bouquet
Bride holding bouquet
  • The Bridal Bouquet

Wedding bouquets are often made of stunning arrangements of flowers that deserve to have their own photoshoot. Be sure to take some photos of yourself holding your beautiful bouquet and allow your photographer to stage the shoot by having it in different locations that highlight the breathtaking colours of your blooms.

Closeup of bouquets in hands
Closeup of bouquets in hands
Engagement ring in red bouquet
Engagement ring in red bouquet
Bridal bouquet
Bridal bouquet
Close up of bouquet on ground
Close up of bouquet on ground
  • The Bridal Party

Your bridal party plays a vital role in the success of your wedding, so they deserve gorgeous photos, too! These photos are also some of the most natural, candid, and joyous since there are many laughs involved. You’ll hold these photos close to your heart since it commemorates a special moment between you and your best mates.

bridal party on wooden bridge
Bridal party talking to one another
Bridal party talking to one another
Bridal party on Grange Jetty
Bridal party on Grange Jetty
Jumping bridal party
Jumping bridal party
  • The First Look

Some couples prefer waiting until the actual ceremony for the first look, while others don’t mind having it before walking down the aisle. Whatever you choose, be sure to communicate this to your wedding photographer, so they know where and when to position themselves. Capturing your spouse’s reaction on film when they first see you in your wedding garb will be something to cherish forever. 

Grooms first look at bride at Ingle wood inn wedding
Grooms first look at bride at Ingle wood inn wedding
grooms first look at beginning of ceremony
grooms first look at beginning of ceremony
grooms first look at the National Wine Center
grooms first look at the National Wine Center
nervous groom waiting for first look
nervous groom waiting for first look
  • The Candid Moments

Nothing can beat the candid moments that are abundant in a wedding. Your photographer will always be on the lookout for these precious instances of unabashed laughter and broad smiles, but it will help to talk to them about it, as it’s easy to get lost in the beauty and magic of your wedding right at the moment.

Close up of bride and groom laughing 2
Close up of bride and groom laughing 2
Laughing groom
Laughing groom
Laughing bride as she's carried
Laughing bride as she’s carried
laughing groom during ceremony 2
laughing groom during ceremony 2
  • The Dress

Don’t forget to take a photo of the dress before it gets put on! The dress is a symbol of the entire day and is bound to get a bit messy by the end of thit. It’s nice to get a shot of it in pristine condition.

Wedding dress hanging above bridal party
Wedding dress hanging above bridal party
Bride walking towards her wedding dress
Bride walking towards her wedding dress
Hanging wedding dress in shed
Hanging wedding dress in shed
Hanging Thorngrove Manor wedding dress
Hanging Thorngrove Manor wedding dress
  • The Wedding Ceremony Site

Talk to your photographer about getting a few choice shots of the venue of your wedding. That way, you can capture the magic of the day and easily relive the moment you walked down the aisle to marry the most special person in the world to you. 

Hexoganal arbour
The Watershed Wedding Setup
The Watershed Wedding Setup
Wedding setup
Wedding setup
Wedding Ceremony setup
Wedding Ceremony setup
  • The Walk Down the Aisle

Another essential wedding photo to take is your actual walk down the aisle on the arm of your mother, father, both, or another person who played a massive role in raising you. This moment is another memory you’ll want to keep close to you forever.

Bride and parents approaching ceremony
Bride and parents approaching ceremony
Bride and father approaching ceremony
Bride and father approaching ceremony
bride and father approaching the ceremony
bride and father approaching the ceremony
bride approaches in front of Seagrass long Point
bride approaches in front of Seagrass long Point
  • The First Kiss

What moment is more magical in your wedding than the first kiss? The vow exchange is when you officially become spouses, but nothing is as electric as when you first kiss each other. Be sure to talk to the officiant beforehand, so they know to step out of the shot for this unforgettable moment.

First kiss at ingle wood inn wedding
First kiss at ingle wood inn wedding
First kiss at Partridge House wedding ceremony
First kiss at Partridge House wedding ceremony
First kiss on Pennington Bay
First kiss on Pennington Bay
First kiss
First kiss
  • The First Dance

Your first dance with your newly minted life partner is easily one of the most common essential wedding photos you’d expect from your wedding, so it’s easy to feel nervous about your dance moves and how you look on camera. With your favourite song on, you’ll have an easier time relaxing, allowing the photographer to take pictures of all the fun you’re having with your spouse!

First dance at Ingle wood Inn wedding
First dance at Ingle wood Inn wedding
First dance at JDF reception cernter
First dance at JDF reception cernter
first dance in blue smoke
first dance in blue smoke
National Wine Center Wedding Photography
National Wine Center Wedding Photography
  • Exit

There’s no better opportunity to go out with a bang than by exiting the venue, especially when you have a creative setup, like confetti or sparklers. Make sure to talk to your photographer about capturing this to ensure they get amazing shots. You can also stage the moment if your reception will last well into the evening, making sure the photographer takes stunning photos before everyone starts retiring for the night.

National wine center wedding Exit under sparklers
National wine center wedding Exit under sparklers
Bride and groom exiting Sunnybrea wedding
Bride and groom exiting Sunnybrea wedding
Exit
Exit

 

Your wedding will be full of unforgettable moments that you’ll want to capture forever. However, in the flurry of activity, it can be easy to forget this when you’re overcome with the joy, support, and magic of your special day. By discussing these essential wedding photos with your wedding photographer, you can focus on enjoying your wedding without worrying about recording it!

SvenStudios is an award-winning wedding photographer in Adelaide who has captured the most beautiful wedding days since 2011. Whether you need cute engagement photos, a couple photoshoot, or an innovative cinematic wedding photographer, we can do it all for you. Contact us today to learn more about what we can do for you!

6 Tips on Preparing for Your Wedding Photographs

October 17, 2021/in Wedding, ideas
  • Putting makeup on

 

Preparing for Your Wedding Photographs

Let’s face it: not everybody is comfortable posing in front of the camera. Often, we feel too much pressure to look good, especially when we have to take photographs for big events like weddings! It really isn’t the most natural thing in the world – and yet you want to get the most ‘natural’ wedding photos anyway!

To prepare yourself for your wedding photographs on one of the the most emotional days of your life, we’ve compiled a few things to remember before your wedding! Keep reading for a couple of tips on how to pose for your wedding pictures.

6 Tips on Preparing for Your Wedding Photographs

Tip #1: Build Trust with Your Photographer

Partnerships with your wedding suppliers are a must. You have to work with a team that understands how much this big day means to you! Given that, you must build trust with your wedding photographer. Allow them into your own outlook and give them time to understand how you really want to capture moments. 

On top of that, make sure that your taste matches their style. Work with them in preparing an engagement shoot or a prenuptial shoot. Explore and run by locations with your photographer to get their opinion. Once you build a unique rapport with your photographer, there’s no doubt that you will achieve your dream photos!

When preparing for your wedding photographs – it obviously stands to reason that you should get along with the person actually taking your photographs!

Grange Beach Engagement shoot
Grange Beach Engagement shoot

Tip #2: Pick the Perfect Glam Team

In hiring a hairstylist and a makeup artist for your wedding day, it’s important you assess their skills. These artists should have to not only make you look fabulous as you walk down the aisle, but also make you look fabulous in your wedding photos! 

There could be a trial-and-error stage, but the preparations are worth it. Be vocal; say what you want and say what you’re not comfortable with. Let them know their full schedule ahead of time. Remember, the couple to be wed always gets the final say!

One tip in finding the right makeup artists for you is to have a trial run where you may make the most of having makeup done before an engagement shoot – that you will have a much better idea on how your makeup will turn out with your photography from your big day.

Makeup artist doing her thing
Makeup artist doing her thing

Tip #3: Eat Right

What you eat shows up on your skin and face. Make sure you don’t eat too much junk or sodium that will cause you to bloat! Allow yourself a diet that hits all the right food groups, and don’t focus too much on your weight! You are your own worst critic when it comes to this – remind yourself that you are always going to be the most stunning person on your big day!

When you eat right, make sure it’s all about feeling good and getting that healthy glow. This way, you’ll effortlessly look beautiful in all of your shots!

Food on plate
Food on plate

Tip #4: Follow a Night time Routine

Following a night time routine will do wonders for your mind, body, and even skin! In the weeks and nights prior to your wedding, make sure to get lots of rest by sticking to a bedtime. 

Stretch before or practice some yoga before hitting the sack. Incorporate beauty tools in your skincare routine. Allow yourself to wind down before sleeping soundly, and then wake up feeling refreshed. You never know, this could even help you after your wedding day!

Gollops bridge shot at night
Gollops bridge shot at night

Tip #5: Be Punctual

If there’s one thing a bride shouldn’t stress on, it would be time. When everyone and everything is on time, things will go smoothly, and there would be no need to rush. So, stick to the itinerary! Get a friend or your Maid-of-Honour to remind everyone of their schedules and know that you’re the boss on the day, and being late yourself is pretty much expected!

Grooms watch on ties
Grooms watch on ties

Tip #6: Relax and Keep It Natural

Do what feels right with you and your partner. Feel free to explore poses and options and get some inspiration. But then again, don’t feel pressured to replicate the photos and poses from wedding magazines, especially if they’re not something you’d do! Be realistic and make the moment feel as genuine as possible.

If you feel comfortable, your photos will look comfortable. I always try to take my photographs of people actually doing things for this reason – as opposed to turning people into mannequins.

Smiles all round with the bride and groom
Smiles all round with the bride and groom

It’s completely normal to sense a little panic the closer the big day arrives. Milestones, after all, need to be captured because these are the memories worth holding onto forever. But at the same time, remember that you are not alone! Once you’ve built a wedding team consisting of your new friends, trusted circle, and family, it all makes preparing for your wedding photographs that much easier.

Are you still looking for a wedding photographer in Adelaide? SvenStudios has a team that specialises in the craft of creating the most precious memories of your wedding day, with a wide variety of artistic services at your disposal. We would love to help you in preparing for your wedding photographs! We are just an email or phone call away!

Al-Ru Farm Wedding – Hailey & Brad

January 7, 2020/in Wedding preview, Wedding
  • Hailey & Brad

    Al-Ru Farm Wedding

    hugging bridal couple

Hailey and Brad’s Al-Ru Farm Wedding took place on a stunning day in mid November and made for some stunning photos and awesome memories for all those involved! Hailey and Brad had put huge amount of effort into making their day as stunning as possible, and they certainly did a great job! I was so pleased to be Hailey and Brad’s wedding photographer and I feel as though I took some neat shots!

Preparation

The day started as it usually does with Brad and his groomsmen where they were being prepared in room at the Mawson Lakes hotel. It was a nice sized room which allowed everyone to move about and create some nice wide sweeping shots. The atmosphere was jovial, with the boys all ripping on one another and drawing attention to their matching underwear they had bought specially for the occasion! They made an appearance again later in the night during Eagle rock.

Looking out of window pensively
Looking out of window pensively
Wedding ring box
Wedding ring box
Boys getting ready
Boys getting ready
Leaning on the balcony
Leaning on the balcony
looking on helping
looking on helping
Dad and Groom
Dad and Groom
Standing in front of window
Standing in front of window
Tieing tie in front of window
Tieing tie in front of window
groomsman helping
groomsman helping
Wedding rings on shoe
Wedding rings on shoe
Groom getting ready
Groom getting ready

Hailey and her bridal party were being prepared on site at Al-Ru farm in the awesome little cottage bed and breakfast they have. The cottage features some wonderfully rustic features like a wall of arched windows and beautiful wooden floors. It’s a great set up – perfect for wedding photos like this! The girls were all enjoying their morning when I arrived and were enjoying sharing a bottle of their favourite wine. The highlight of the morning I feel was when Dad walked in for the reveal of Hailey’s dress – which is always an awesome moment to capture!

Engagement ring in bouquet
Engagement ring in bouquet
Wedding dress hung in window
Wedding dress hung in window
Bridal party on bed
Bridal party on bed
Pinning flower on Dad
Pinning flower on Dad
Mum
Mum
Girls helping out bride
Girls helping out bride
Smiling bride
Smiling bride
Bridal party getting ready at Al-Ru farm
Bridal party getting ready at Al-Ru farm
Bride getting ready at Al-Ru Farm
Bride getting ready at Al-Ru Farm
Al-Ru Farm bridal preparation
Al-Ru Farm bridal preparation
Dad's first look
Dad’s first look
Bride looking pensive at Al-Ru farm
Bride looking pensive at Al-Ru farm
Dad looking on
Dad looking on
Bride looking pretty at Al-Ru farm
Bride looking pretty at Al-Ru farm
Bride standing in window at Al-Ru farm
Bride standing in window at Al-Ru farm
Bride in cottage door at Al-Ru Farm
Bride in cottage door at Al-Ru Farm
Bridal party chatting
Bridal party chatting

Al-Ru Farm Wedding ceremony

Hailey and Brad’s Al-Ru farm wedding ceremony took place in the purpose built little grassy area on site with the sun located behind the bride and groom. As it was a fairly sunny day, this is always appreciated by a wedding photographer as it makes it that much easier to expose correctly.

There was a humerous moment as the ceremony began where Hailey seemed to purposely take her time to make an appearance, the guests all made funny faces towards Brad, heckling him as if she wasn’t arriving – but of course she did 🙂 The whole ceremony was a light hearted affair, complete with several readings from family and friends. The whole thing was quite beautiful.

bride walking toward ceremony
bride walking toward ceremony
Groom waiting
Groom waiting
Bridal approach under flowers
Bridal approach under flowers
Groom's first look
Groom’s first look
smiling bride
smiling bride
Wedding at Al-Ru Farm
Wedding at Al-Ru Farm
Al-Ru Farm wedding ceremony
Al-Ru Farm wedding ceremony
smiling groom
smiling groom
Laughing bride
Laughing bride
Guest speech during ceremony
Guest speech during ceremony
Exchanging wedding rings
Exchanging wedding rings
first kiss
first kiss
just married
just married
Exit from wedding ceremony at Al-Ru Farm
Exit from wedding ceremony at Al-Ru Farm
Al-Ru Farm wedding ceremony
Al-Ru Farm wedding ceremony

Glamour Photos

Al-Ru farm is an incredible little gem hidden amongst the Adelaide hills, it almost seems purpose built to take stunning wedding photos wherever you venture – I could easily spend all day just wandering about the gardens with a couple and take awesome photos! After the usual family photos, Hailey, Brad and their bridal party went for a bit of a walk through the gardens making use of the incredible foliage available. From the trees, to the yellowed grass and the sunset setting over the pond – they were all amazing scenes. During the night we also head out to the lovely little greenhouse Al-Ru Farm has on site and I opened a smoke bomb, filling it with white smoke to create an awesome effect, worked really well!

Flying veil
Flying veil
hugs
hugs
bridal party on Al-Ru farm's driveway
bridal party on Al-Ru farm’s driveway
bridal party
bridal party
Leaning against a tree
Leaning against a tree
against a tree in Al-Ru farm
against a tree in Al-Ru farm
Amongst the foliage
Amongst the foliage
Amongst the grass at Al-Ru farm
Amongst the grass at Al-Ru farm
hugs in the grass
hugs in the grass
fun in the veil
fun in the veil
kisses for the bride
kisses for the bride
Skipping groomsmen
Skipping groomsmen
Sunshine at Al-Ru farm
Sunshine at Al-Ru farm
The famous Al-Ru farm pillars
The famous Al-Ru farm pillars
Bright
Bright
Together along the pond
Together along the pond
Al-Ru Farm pond
Al-Ru Farm pond
hugging bridal couple
hugging bridal couple
bride pushing groom
bride pushing groom
Walking along the pond
Walking along the pond
Standing together on the pond
Standing together on the pond
Al-Ru Farm pond photo
Al-Ru Farm pond photo
Sun set through the trees
Sun set through the trees
Passionate kiss in the sun glow
Passionate kiss in the sun glow
Smokey greenhouse
Smokey greenhouse
Al-Ru Farm greenhouse wedding photo
Al-Ru Farm greenhouse wedding photo

Al-Ru Farm Wedding reception

Speaking about smoke – Hailey and Brad has a bit of smoke going all night on their dance floor – making it tricky to get shots of their first dance – but the ones that did turn out, turned out awesomely! Really adds to the atmosphere. Everyone involved at the reception all seemed like they had an awesome time, complete with copious amounts of drinking and fun times. 🙂

Al-Ru farm wedding reception hall
Al-Ru farm wedding reception hall
wedding sign
wedding sign
wedding cake setup
wedding cake setup
wedding cake topper
wedding cake topper
Wishing well
Wishing well
Bride and groom entrance
Bride and groom entrance
Cutting the wedding cake
Cutting the wedding cake
Guests
Guests
Al-Ru farm wedding reception
Al-Ru farm wedding reception
bridal party
bridal party
teary bride
teary bride
best man speech
best man speech
Daddy daughter dance
Daddy daughter dance
first dance in blue smoke
first dance in blue smoke
first dance
first dance
kisses on the dance floor
kisses on the dance floor
Bouquet toss
Bouquet toss
bouquet toss winner
bouquet toss winner
fun on the dance floor
fun on the dance floor
wee
wee
groom on the dance floor
groom on the dance floor
Girls having fun
Girls having fun

I’d like to thank Hailey and Brad for having me as their wedding phtoographer – I had an awesome time at their wedding and I hope they enjoy their photos!

Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club Wedding – Amy & Brendon

April 2, 2021/in Wedding preview, Wedding
  • Amy & Brendon

    Brighton and Seacliff yacht club

    pt willunga jetty wedding photo

After a few false starts due to the unfortunate effect that the COVID-19 pandemic had, Amy and Brendon finally held their Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club Wedding on an overcast day in early February.

I had been looking forward to being Amy and Brendon’s wedding photographer for quite a while, having learnt much more about this couple than many others due to them having me also produce their RSVP website, writing and reading about their relationship on there – although the wedding ended up being held at a different venue.

The day was filled with fun, lovely people to be around and they all certainly turned it up a notch later at night on the dance floor!

Preparation

My day began with Brendon and his groomsmen being prepared with his parents and their ‘best dog’ which diddnt seem too keen on me that morning! Wasnt too sure about the flashing camera.

The atmosphere was jovial, with brendon running about trying to be as helpful as he can be to everyone there – perhaps to try to cover any nerves he was feeling that morning? 🙂

Wedding rings on shoe black and white
Wedding rings on shoe black and white
Grooms jacket hanging on door
Grooms jacket hanging on door
Groom in dark doorway
Groom in dark doorway
Wedding rings in box
Wedding rings in box
Getting the best dog ready
Getting the best dog ready
Dad helping the groom
Dad helping the groom
Groom getting ready in the front room
Groom getting ready in the front room
Boys getting ready together in the front room
Groomsmen walking down street together
Groomsmen walking down street together
Groomsmen group shot
Groomsmen group shot

Amy and her bridal party was being prepared nearby at a bed and breakfast. It was a delightful house with a beautiful hall way that lead to a brightly lit master bed room where Amy got prepared.

The girls were all having a marvellous, laid back time sipping bubbly and enjoying each other’s company all morning, I’m not sure Amy ever stopped smiling!

engagement ring in rose
engagement ring in rose
Wedding dress hanging in hallway
Wedding dress hanging in hallway
Bride walking to her wedding dress
Bride walking to her wedding dress
Bridal party hugs
Bridal party hugs
Bride and bridesmaids together on bed
Bride and bridesmaids together on bed
Bride hanging wedding dress
Bride hanging wedding dress
Bridal shoes on display
Bridal shoes on display
Bride being helped get ready by bridal party
Bride being helped get ready by bridal party
Buttoning up wedding dress back
Buttoning up wedding dress back
Mum helping get ready
Mum helping get ready
Bride holding her bouquet next to window
Bride holding her bouquet next to window
Bride standing at end of hallway
Bride standing at end of hallway
Bridal bouquet being held
Bridal bouquet being held
Bridal veil in front of camera
Bridal veil in front of camera
Bride and bridal party on balcony
Bride and bridal party on balcony
Bride reflection in mirror
Bride reflection in mirror

Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club Wedding Ceremony

Amy and Brendon’s Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club wedding ceremony took place on the back directly in front of the club house. Unbeknownst to anyone prior to the day, it was a little unfortunate that the yacht club was holding a little regatta right next to where the ceremony had been set up! So hiding all the yacht trailers and people walking in the background of their photos was a bit of a challenge.

The weather was very calm, and cool due to the overcast sky which made for a perfect beach wedding ceremony. While a little bit of sunshine might have been pleasant; exposing photos on the white sand of the beach with a hot sun beating down, creating harsh shadows on faces isn’t easy – so the cloudy sky made for much nicer photo-taking conditions!

Amy and brendon’s ceremony was a lovely simple affair, with a fun little twist at the end where they randomly selected their witnesses to sign their marriage documents! This was a fun little nod to their personality, and also events leading up to their wedding day!

Amy and brendon had also asked me to live stream their wedding using my little livestream setup which worked very well for the guests who unfortunately could not attend due to COVID lockdowns.

Groom and best dog
Groom and best dog
bride arriving in car
bride arriving in car
Groom waiting on beach
Groom waiting on beach
Bride and Mum approaching ceremony
Bride and Mum approaching ceremony
Grooms first look at wedding ceremony
Grooms first look at wedding ceremony
Smiling groom on the beach
Smiling groom on the beach
Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club wedding ceremony
Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club wedding ceremony
Smiling bride on beach
Smiling bride on beach
Celebrant doing her thing
Celebrant doing her thing
Holding hands during wedding ceremony on beach
Holding hands during wedding ceremony on beach
wedding ceremony on beach
wedding ceremony on beach
Best man and wedding rings
Best man and wedding rings
Exchanging wedding rings on the beach
Exchanging wedding rings on the beach
First kiss Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club wedding
First kiss Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club wedding
Bridal exit at Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club wedding
Bridal exit at Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club wedding

Glamour Photos

After a (rather too quick) family shoot session – we whisked away to the Pt Willunga Jetty for glamour photos. Amy and brendon decided to head down there to make use of the stunning demolished jetty on display there.

We also made use of the nearby Kingston House gardens and made sure to head out during their reception for what was left of the sunset.

Cheeky best dog
Cheeky best dog
bride and groom on hill over ocean
bride and groom on hill over ocean
Bridal aprty walking down to pt willunga jetty
Bridal aprty walking down to pt willunga jetty
Bridal party in front of pt willunga jetty
Bridal party in front of pt willunga jetty
pt willunga jetty wedding photo
pt willunga jetty wedding photo
closeup of bridal bouquet i front of pt willunga jetty
closeup of bridal bouquet i front of pt willunga jetty
flying wedding veil in front of pt willunga jetty
flying wedding veil in front of pt willunga jetty
Bridal couple in front of pt willunga jetty
Bridal couple in front of pt willunga jetty
Bridal couple in pt willunga caves
Bridal couple in pt willunga caves
Groom lifting up his bride on beach
Groom lifting up his bride on beach
Bridal party in front of pt willunga jetty piers
Bridal party in front of pt willunga jetty piers
bridal couple reflections
bridal couple reflections
Bride and groom under a tree with sun
Bride and groom under a tree with sun
Bride and groom under a tree at Kingston House
Bride and groom under a tree at Kingston House
Bride and groom under tree at Kingston House 2
Bride and groom under tree at Kingston House 2
Bride and groom walking into their sunset
Bride and groom walking into their sunset
Bride and groom embrace under sunset
Bride and groom embrace under sunset
Groom lifting up bride under sunset
Groom lifting up bride under sunset
Sunset wedding photo
Sunset wedding photo

Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club Wedding Reception

Amy and Brendon’s Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club wedding reception took place in the club house upstairs, overlooking the stunning beach below where they held their ceremony.

They had my photobooth set up in the corner, complete with a custom made photobooth book I had made for them, but all focus was definately on the dance floor, which was full all night starting from the end of Amy adn brendon’s first dance!

bridal entrance at Yacht club
bridal entrance at Yacht club
Wedding cake at brighton and seacliff yacht club wedding
Wedding cake at brighton and seacliff yacht club wedding
Cutting the Wedding cake at brighton and seacliff yacht club wedding
Cutting the Wedding cake at brighton and seacliff yacht club wedding
Deck of brighton and seacliff yacht club
Deck of brighton and seacliff yacht club
First dance at brighton and seacliff yacht club
First dance at brighton and seacliff yacht club
Brighton and seacliff yacht club first dance
Brighton and seacliff yacht club first dance
Dancing guests at wedding
Dancing guests at wedding
Kiss amongst dancing guests
Kiss amongst dancing guests
Dancing bride with guests 2
Dancing bride with guests 2
Groom making a striking figure
Groom making a striking figure
Guests enjoying themselves on the dance floor
Guests enjoying themselves on the dance floor
Dancing bride at her wedding reception
Dancing bride at her wedding reception
Guests having fun in the photobooth
Guests having fun in the photobooth
Dancing bride and groom
Dancing bride and groom
Guests pointing at the camera
Guests pointing at the camera

I’d like to thank Amy and Brendon for having me as their wedding photographer and I apologise for continually mispronouncing Brendon’s name as Brandon! The bridal party all made fun of me for it 😛 I hope you enjoy your photos as much as I enjoyed taking them!

Adelaide Botanic Garden Wedding – Jackie & David

February 17, 2017/in Wedding preview, Wedding
  • JACKIE & DAVID

    Adelaide Botanic Garden Wedding

    Walking through the bush

Jackie and David’s wedding was blessed with beautiful weather throughout their ceremony and when backed by the wonderful scenery of the Adelaide Botanic Garden, it made for a wedding that was an absolute joy to be a wedding photographer at! Jackie and David were particularly lucky with the weather due to the crazy Adelaide weather we were experiencing throughout January, but it turned out absolutely perfect for them. I was actually called up the day before to cover this wedding, so I was very pleased to have had no other booking on their day to photograph them!

Preparation

As Jackie and David opted to take advantage of my flexible hourly-based wedding photography package, I was asked to cover about an hour of Jackie’s preparation at a home just outside the city. The time was mostly spent running after the children and getting them ready, and then having the dress put on just before we were due to leave for the Botanic Garden.

Bridal preparation
Bridal preparation
Wedding dress in mirror
Wedding dress in mirror
Wedding dress
Wedding dress
Wedding rings
Wedding rings
Flower girl spinning
Flower girl spinning
Bridal preparation
Bridal preparation
Flower girl looking on
Flower girl looking on
Piggy back ride!
Piggy back ride!
Page boy's suit
Page boy’s suit
Bride looking pretty
Bride looking pretty
Engagement ring
Engagement ring
Putting on Dad's flowers
Putting on Dad’s flowers
Bridal preparation
Bridal preparation