Wedding Preview - Elana and Damien

Date: 1st November 2014
Groom Preparations: Macquarie Inn, Argenton
Bride Preparations: Private Residence, Cameron Park
Service: Club Macquarie, Argenton
Additional Photos Locations: Abandoned Service Station, Booragul
Additional Photos Locations: Boardwalk over Lake Macquarie, Valentine
Reception: Club Macquarie, Argenton

The day Elana and Damien had chosen to get married looked to be a beautiful clear spring day. After preparations, the service was held on the water's edge of Cockle Creek in magnificent sunshine. At the end of the service you would not have thought it was the same day, the weather was about to take a turn for the worst, right at the time we wanted to be outside for photos.

With the service over and a big storm looming, we hurried down to the first photo location. At the abandoned service station (see below), we took some fantastic photos with the storm closing in. With one location complete and rain starting to come down, we moved to the second location. On our way there we were hit by the storm front and we all thought out photo time was going to be cut short. Once arriving at Valentine Boardwalk, the weather cleared giving us more time for photos. The timing could not have been any better and ended up being only a precursor to the great night ahead. As always, comments welcome.

Wedding Preview - Kacey and Brenden

Date: 3rd November 2012
Groom Preparations: Private Residence, Raymond Terrace
Bride Preparations: Private Residence, Raymond Terrace
Service: Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, Heatherbrae
Additional Photos Locations: Morpeth Common, Morpeth
Reception: Maitland Golf Club, East Maitland

Garden weddings are a great location for wedding photos, but when you choose a botanic gardens our wedding the opportunities for photos are almost endless. Kacey and Brenden were married in the Hunter Valley Botanic Gardens at Heatherbrae on a day that was perfect for a wedding, and for photos. The Gardens give a wide variety of photo opportunities including the catcus garden which is definately something different for wedding photos.

Adding to the fantastic location for the service, we also spent time at the Morpeth Common before heading to Maitland Golf Club for the reception. The Common is a beautiful location for photos, especially when the groomsmen are prepared to climb to great heights for a photo opportunity (see photo below). As always, comments welcome.

Wedding Preview - Krystle and Anthony

Date: 26th November 2011
Bride Preparations: Private Residence, Killarney Vale
Groom Preparations: Private Residence, Mardi
Service: Private Residence, Mardi
Reception: Private Residence, Mardi

Krystle and Anthony came to us after we photographed her sister's wedding a few years ago. She was lucky enough to have most of her wedding plans under control including the use of Anthony's parents property at Mardi. Unfortunately a week of torrential rain had the potential of changing those plans. Even as we drove to photograph Anthony getting ready, the rain was only just clearing and an outside service was very doubtful.

When the rain cleared (which was only around 2 hours before the service), it turned out to be a spectacular backdrop for both service and location photos. The property looked magnificent and the happy couple were... more than happy with a masterstroke supplied by Mother Nature. As always, comments welcome.

Wedding Preview - Kim and Linsday

Date: 22nd October 2011
Bride Preparations: Tower Lodge, Pokolbin
Groom Preparations: Private Residence, Aberdare
Service: Hunter Resort, Pokolbin
Reception: Hunter Resort, Pokolbin
Additional Photo Locations: Tower Lodge, Pokolbin

We have said before that vineyard weddings are always spectacular, but when the wedding is being organised by someone who works within the wedding and events industry, you can expect some extra attention to detail. Kim and Lindsay's wedding had all the hallmarks of a showcase wedding, bringing together some of the best the vineyards has to offer.

Tower Lodge is an amazing place for photos. From the polished timber floors and panelling in the antique filled rooms to the Spanish Hacienda style of the courtyard and outdoor surrounds, fantastic photos are readily available. Combined with the open space of the landscaped gardens at Hunter Resort, and a couple who were a pleasure to work with, Kim and Lindsay's wedding was always going to provide some wonderful photos. As always, comments welcome.