Wedding Preview - Kelly and Luke

Date: 17th March 2012
Groom Preparations: Private Residence, Harrington
Bride Preparations: Harrigan's, Harrington Waters
Service: Crowdy Head Surf Club, Crowdy Head
Additional Photos Locations: Crowdy Beach, Crowdy Head
Additional Photos Locations: Crowdy Head Lighthouse, Crowdy Head
Reception: Inspirations on the Water, Harrington

The quiet fishing village of Harrington was the setting for the wedding of Kelly and Luke. The weather on the day was not favourable, so the service was moved to the balcony of Crowdy Head Surf Club. Although the service was held outside as planned, the view was magnificent right over the beach where it was originally to be held.

We were very lucky with the weather for the location photos, with rain holding off for some beautiful shots to be taken throughout the afternoon. More importantly, with a large verandah hosting the reception, the night was enjoyed without any rain. As always, comments welcome.

Wedding Preview - Stephanie and Matthew

Date: 11th November 2011
Service: Cliff Street Reserve, Norah Head
Additional Photos Locations: Norah Head Lighthouse, Norah Head
Reception: Diggers @ The Entrance, The Entrance

Stephanie and Matthew had chosen Cliff Street reserve to be married, with its backdrop of the ocean and Norah Head Lighthouse. With a long walk across the grass and up the aisle for Stephanie, it gave everyone time to see how much effort Stephanie had put into the day. You could hear some of their guests comment on how beautiful she looked walking towards them.

Once we started photos, we had plenty of great opportunities around both the park and also at Norah Head Lighthouse. The rock shelf below the lighthouse is always a fantastic location for photos and I am sure you will agree that this day only proves that. As always, comments welcome.

Wedding Preview - Lee-Anne and Ryan

Date: 11th November 2011
Bride Preparations: Shoal Bay Holiday Park, Shoal Bay
Groom Preparations: d’Albora Marina, Nelson Bay
Service: Nelson Head Lighthouse, Nelson Bay
Reception: Shoal Bay Resort and Spa, Shoal Bay

Nelson Head Lighthouse provides a stunning backdrop for a wedding service, and a great location for photos afterwards. With almost stadium seating on the hill for all guests (and photographers), Lee-Anne and Ryan were married with a view over the waters of Port Stephens. We spent some time up at the lighthouse for photos, with their bridal party, before moving down to the beach at Shoal Bay for more photos.

Shoal Bay is a fantastic spot for wedding photos, especially when your reception is at Shoal Bay Resort, straight across the road from the beach. This gave us an opportunity to take some nice photos in the afternoon and then return later in the evening for some night time photos. One of the photos below shows the result of the night time photos. As always, comments welcome.

Wedding Preview - Amber and Ben

Date: 27th August 2011
Bride Preparations: Peppers Anchorage, Port Stephens
Groom Preparations: Private Residence, Medowie
Service: Peppers Anchorage, Port Stephens
Reception: Nelson Bay Bowling Club, Port Stephens
Additional Photo Locations: Birubi Point, Anna Bay

At the beginning of the day, Amber and Ben had some concerns over the weather. There was even a very light shower of rain during their service at Peppers Anchorage. When we started photos at the marina, the clouds stayed overhead and didn't look like breaking at all.

On our way to Anna Bay something amazing was unfolding... one of the most magnificent and dramatic sunsets we had seen for a long time. When we arrived at the beach, we almost ran down to the sand and started taking photos. Below, you can see the result of what happened. As always, comments welcome.