01-20-2013

Swan Song

The past few months has brought an unexpected twist for me as I now recover from an unexpected bout of ill health. This has made me reflect upon my life and family and as a result, I’m hanging up my cameras and hoping to hand over the reins of Glow Studios Photography to someone great very soon. This beautiful Southern Downs wedding was the perfect wedding for me to finish on.  Having photographed the bride’s family portraits a few years back, I was touched to be asked to photograph the wedding of Alicia & Matthew. The day was picture perfect and filled with so much love from friends and family. Alicia was more stunning than I could have imagined and her parents were so proud.  Likewise for our handsome groom, Matthew. I was honoured to photograph my last wedding in Warwick, where it all began for me back in 2008. I truly hope you will enjoy the story of these photographs as much as I enjoyed creating it.

 

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10-05-2012

Wedding Photography with Sophistication & Fun!

Thanks to Stephen from Grapeshot for having me along to lend a hand on Sophie & Nathan’s wedding in Brisbane which I thought encapsulated wedding photography with sophistication & fun! That was down to the wedding party of course, who needed little coaxing & were really keen to enjoy the experience.  I think it shows in their wedding photos gallery which I hope you’ll enjoy as much as I enjoyed taking the photographs! The day started out with a few bubbles complete with strawberries of course and just check out the colour of those bridesmaids’ gowns. Speaking of gowns, the beading on Sophie’s wedding gown was bridal bliss! The gown looks fabulous on Sophie & the girls were on hand for the final touches.

Speaking of colour, these tulips made for a stunning floral wedding display, each one so perfectly formed. Pretty soon the girls were all looking fantastic and ready for a few photographs on the striking staircase at the beautiful family home. The light in the room made for captivating photography of the girls.

Before we knew it the cars had arrived and it was time for Sophie to take a deep breath to calm all her excitement & step out into this majestic day that would be her and Nathan’s to treasure.Meantime, the guys were having their fun back at the hotel. Nathan was calm & collected, looking pretty cool for his photos & it was a scream taking those luggage trolley shots in the foyer!Magnificent St Stephen’s in Brisbane was the setting for their ceremony. Stepping inside the church, the significance of the moment was upon us all and we waited with anticipation, none more than Nathan, for the bride to arrive.It was a heartfelt ceremony filled with love & there were happy tears from family and guests alike. The mood on the front steps was joyful for their wedding group photographs & even ‘Teddy’ wasn’t missing out on having his photo taken.We made our way to Newfarm Park for some memorable artistic photography on that gorgeous afternoon. It was splendid!But could it get better than that? YES! Who knew that right on cue, Brisbane would come to the party with fantastic fireworks on the northern bank of the river! Wow! I just love fireworks. Of all the weddings in the world that day, Brisbane shone for Sophie & Nathan.

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09-09-2012

Stylish Brisbane Wedding

I’d like to thank Stephen from Grapeshot Studios again for having me along to photograph David & Gillian’s gorgeous Brisbane wedding at the Indooroopilly Golf Club. Glamour was the order of the day for their Stylish Brisbane Wedding and I’m very pleased to be presenting this wedding gallery of their amazing day. The girls were tucked away in their Brisbane riverfront apartment enjoying a leisurely brunch whilst getting ready, with mum and dad to lend their support and enjoy this very special time with their daughter.Gillian’s scoop-back bridal gown was adorned with strikingly glamorous beading which she carried off beautifully and the stylists did a fantastic job, as they invariably do! Gillian’s parents proudly looked on as the girls posed for their photographs. Then it was time for some finishing touches before the girls headed out for some more creative wedding photography.Upon arrival at Indooroopilly Golf Club we found David and the guys quite relaxed and having a laugh. After some last minute practice of how the sand ceremony would be performed, it was time to meet Gillian’s stately arrival in her elegant wedding car. There was time for a few extra photographs and David had to wait just a little longer to see his beautiful bride!A few rain spots weren’t going to stop this intimate  outdoor wedding ceremony set under the trees. It was a happy and joyful occasion and the delighted guests couldn’t wait to embrace the newly-wedding couple & congratulate them before heading off for some drinks & canapes.I just love a ride in a golf buggy & hanging on tight whilst taking a few shots along the way makes for some fun! It was an enjoyable breather for the wedding party who had some beautiful shots taken by Stephen and enjoyed a stroll along the green. Then it was time to head on back for their Sumptuous wedding reception. The evening was fabulous with great food, music and of course all the guests who were so glad to share in the joy and emotion of this beautiful wedding day.

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07-14-2012

Brisbane Family Portraits – Gorgeous Family

Sometimes taking family portraits runs super smoothly and sometimes a little patience is needed when working with young children. I’ve got plenty of patience for my clients and believe it’s always best to take a break when the going gets tough.  Take baby Juwon, pictured here with his gorgeous family. I think he’s going to be a very big lad as he had a big appetite for his bottle on this particular afternoon and let us know all about it! All great in the end, he was happy and I am sure had a super big sleep in the car on the way home! Shubby on the other hand had energy to burn, so I suggested some aeroplane runs and playtime with dad. My client was wanting a location that had both water and some greenery or trees, so UQ St Lucia provided us with a perfect backdrop for their family portraits. For my clients wanting Brisbane family portraits, I can provide them with a list of locations for us to select from or alternatively they might have an idea themselves. I love planning the portraits, not only the location but also the styling and feel we are aiming for. For my featured family here, we were looking for me to photograph the closeness of their family and a feeling of their love for eachother, with some fun thrown in. It’s great to role play with people – it’s enjoyable and makes for some great shots! We were so lucky with the gorgeous afternoon and took plenty of other photography whilst I waited for the golden glow of the late afternoon sun, which provided stunning light for our portrait by the water’s edge. I so enjoyed taking these family portrait pictures and hope you too will enjoy checking out their photography shoot.

 

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06-29-2012

Rockin’ Sunshine Coast Wedding Photos Gallery

Thanks again to my dear friend Suz at Soul Photographic Design for asking me along to assist her with Jenna & Tom’s wedding photographs. The wedding photos gallery is just a little bit edgy, with feathers, some black styling and a red mustang! Very cool. As we’ve had such a dreary week in Brisbane, I thought it would be a great idea to post this sunny beach wedding because it’s what we can all look forward to in just a couple of months. Yes, they were blessed with the weather that day and the light on the beach was just stunning for wedding photographs with the sea spray creating amazing light rays from the sun. Couldn’t get enough of that!  After our beach photographs, the couple enjoyed travelling to their reception in that very cool car! The Sunshine Coast is full of so many great locations and the setting for their reception was no exception. Once again, the light was exceptional that day with the late afternoon sun painting the clouds bright orange, creating an amazing backdrop & giving everyone a Bali glow! As the sun set, the evening was filled with heartfelt speeches before the guests tore up the dance floor. It was an amazing wedding day for Jenna & Tom.

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