Hannah booked me only 5 weeks ago to photograph her wedding. When she told me about what she had planned for her wedding I acted like a little kid at Christmas waiting to open presents at 5.30am!! The day started with a closed ceremony at Carlingford and then we road tripped it down to Milton for the 1950s-style country fair inspired reception on her family’s farm. Hannah knew the spots where she wanted photos and we stopped at Albion Park for the graffiti wall, Berry for the famous Donut Van, the vine covered shop and the hubcap pub. She also wanted some grungy shots at the Plumber building and we made our way up to the lookout where Cam proposed. The bridal party joined us at Mick Ryan park with this incredibly big old tree that made for great photos. South Coast Wedding Planner, Clare Foreman helped the family put on this incredible celebration for 250 people complete with kissing booth, old fashioned BBQ, pony rides, pinwheels and lolly bar. There was also a ‘normal’ photobooth which was popular all night. At the end of the night there was a hilarious donkey act done by the family and friends that had us all in fits of laughter.

This was the third time we had tried to plan a portrait session due to the crazy weather lately and Christine told me she just had to do the session today (last Friday). It cleared over lunchtime and then when I was driving to the boatshed the dark clouds followed me. No rain yet. This looks good. A few minutes after I arrived it poured down and the wind whipped up. Oh dear. When Christine and Dave arrived we had a good laugh about it and decided to do a few photos in the crazy rain and then postpone to later in the week. After those few photos, the weather cleared up and we quickly headed out in the boat to have about an hour of great light, including sunshine. As we pulled the boat in to finish off, the rain came again. How is that for timing! Thanks to Christine and Dave for being such great sports about it all – we ended up having such a great time!! Audley Boatshed is a favourite location of mine for photos – it can be so peaceful throughout the week.

Belinda and Ryan are such a sweet couple and when I suggested they personalise their session by bringing props Belinda starting thinking about their travels, having a picnic and Sydney University. It was great to shoot a session where Belinda had studied and also the most beautiful university grounds in Sydney (this is coming from someone who attended UTS a.k.a the big ugly tower building uni hehe). I absolutely loved Belinda’s coat – very classy and sexy!

They also brought along little cupcakes and tried to feed them to each other which ended in a tame food ‘smushing’ match. The picnic photos were taken in the neighbouring Victoria Park. To end the session they put on the jerseys of their favourite rugby league teams and posed for the camera! True Love can conquer all Belinda’s hair and makeup was done by Victoria from Beautify Me (one of my highly recommended wedding vendors!)

This is Belinda and Ryan’s favourite photo from the session so I thought you should be able to see it here

Having fun ‘smushing cakes’ in each other’s mouths – so cute!  this is my favourite photo from the session

Bec and I went to East Hills Girls Technology High School and we spent time together in advanced maths class (Bec was a year below me so she was super advanced!). I remember her to be a mature, friendly and very giving person and nothing has changed – she was a stunning bride and I agree with what everyone said that makes her shine – her Million Dollar Smile! She has found her match in Ryan. I wish you all the best for your married life.

Please enjoy the gorgeous photos from the day but especially from the Sebel Resort and Spa in Windsor – one of my new favourite locations for photos! And thank you to my assistant Alex for capturing some of these great moments