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.