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Rockhampton Wedding Photography – Pieter & Emma

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:32:16 +0000

Although Pieter didn’t believe me- Emma & Pieter’ location shoot was the easiest I’ve EVER done. Not cause I was taking it easy- but because I’d direct them to the area I want them to be around and they’d give me photography gold.
Play around a bit- laugh a bit, be serious a bit. Ingredients for awesome. I liked that for a few reasons- but mainly because it’s them. Just being in the others general vicinity seems to make them (but particularly Pieter) ~~smile~~ happy.

The reception was a small one- but a meaningful one. During the speeches- you could just feel that EVERYONE was paying 100% attention. So congrat’s all around guys! Hope you enjoy life in the big city. ; ).

Rockhampton Wedding Photography – Karyn & Simon

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:53:18 +0000

I can’t help smiling about Karyn & Simon’s wedding day and it’s for all the wrong reasons. (Don’t worry- not really wrong reasons).

I got to drop them back to Echelon at the end of the their day- and for some reason that meant lots. It’s nice when people trust you enough to ask that. It really was an honour. They loved their day- they didn’t want it to end. Maybe that’s why they did farewells only to come back in and mingle with guests. After the drive back to Echelon they insisted to help me carry my gear to the car- I mean who does that. ; ).

Of course you can’t help but like those kind of people. Then there’s the bridesmaids (especially Tam). Simply they couldn’t do enough to help. I know Tammy (and her husband)- and she would have walked on hot coals if it meant Karyn would have a better day. That’s the kind of people these guys attract.

Otherwise- my second ever marquee wedding. First being a little shin-dig in April 2010 when I got married. Hats off to CQ Party hire- marquee looked magic. Anyways- proud to finally get the blog up at last and show off your day.

Good luck with the house in 2012. ; ).

Rockhampton Wedding Photography – Riki & Alysha

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:41:26 +0000

I first really got to know Alysha & Riki at a wedding that wasn’t their’s. Nathan & Michelle got married back in May- and the 4 of them seem pretty tight.
Nathan & Michelle’s wedding was where I first saw that Alysha’s capable of 1 hand pushups (after a couple of drinks). Also got to see how Riki likes to have a good time.

After that night I could tell they were the kind of people who were going to enjoy their own day. Not stress about it being perfect- just enjoy being around the people they care most about. While most brides keep quiet in their room before the ceremony- Alysha was racing around in golf buggies. No concern for the hair dropping- just wanted to enjoy her day. Riki was just happy to know Alysha was having a good day. And then there’s their little boy Archie- the cutest little fella you’ll meet. Scared of me for a while- but got used to me soon enough (which was a relief). He’s the centre of their universe- and even on their big day he was right their with them through all of it. Spitting image of his dad.

Got to mention Michelle’s speech- which choked up everyone one who tried to read it. Each of the bridesmaid had a go- each developed a shake in their voice. Fun & emotional. Check.

Finally- just a big thanks to you both. Couldn’t have been made more welcome. Hope you love the pics and thanks for the bottle of Jimmy. ; ).

Rockhampton Wedding Photography – Melinda & Shanan

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:00:34 +0000

Around 4 months ago I was lucky enough to shoot Melinda & Shanan’s wedding. Ask Letitia (my wife) and she’ll agree with me when I say I can’t remember where I left my keys- but no drama recalling the festivities of this day. But before that day- another one had set the tone.

I was out in Emerald shooting mid week when I took a call from Melinda- she had changed her date and we were talking about options. I was heading back to Rocky that evening and she offered to catch up. I was welcome to drop into see her and Shanan at their place in Blackwater. At that point I was a friend of a friend- pretty close to a stranger. But you get a feel for people when they start off treating you with that kind of warmth- offering you the privacy of their own home when meeting someone for the first time. And it just continued on. So thanks.

On their day you could tell that they just couldn’t wait to see each other- there was anticipation and then some. After the ceremony some of that emotion came out- but it was the reception where I noticed most things. Nicole Johnston- great job on the poem- and to think you weren’t going to read it. Thing like that and Shanan with the rest of the boys running the bar for the guests. Just a great sense of fun. Maybe that’s why they didn’t leave til 3am. ; ).

Proud to have been there for it guys. Hope married life is treating you well. ; ).

David & Melissa. Rockhampton Wedding Photography.

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:03:31 +0000

I’ve been in pretty poor form when it’s come to blogging lately- and believe me- I’ve wanted to do better. The back end of this year has been crazy and with a couple of days (more like 1 and a bit) before my break I’m keen to tell some stories (that have been waiting patiently for me to assemble).

I wasn’t sure where to start really- but on the most simple level- there’s 1 couple who haven’t yet seen the images from their wedding. They’re on holidays- keen to see more then the half dozen I’ve sent. And I owe them. I owe lots of people. That’s why I’m going to pretty much chain myself to the table and get writing.

But enough about me- this is about Dave & Mel.
Lovely, warm, positive people. Dave’s dad verbalised what I couldn’t quite put my finger on. They are best friends. People you feel like you’ve known for years. Their bridal party were champs too. Smashed 5/6 different locations in no time at all- all because that’s the kind of people that Dave & Mel attract. As for the mystery of the Dave’s pirate ginger bread man- it’s because he tell’s pirate jokes a few sherberts.

Thanks for the patience guys. Will look forward to catching up in 2012! Enjoy the last days of your honeymoon!

1 from 11/11/11. Kaitlin & Mitchell.

admin — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:40:51 +0000

Rockhampton Wedding Photography – Carmen & Justin

admin — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:34:49 +0000

A bit of time before I met Carmen I’d met her father, Kel. My wife had worked with him and commented enough postive stuff for me to remember the name. A couple of years back I sat right next to him at a friends wedding. A good guy. Heart of gold.

Same goes for Justin’s mother. I’d had a bit to do with Sharon in relation to real estate photography. She too has been good to me- a card before my own wedding back in April last year- little things like that are nice. So thanks. ; ).

With families like these, as well as a lovely collection of friends (some of which I’m proud to call my own)- you’d expect Carmen and Justin to be the people they are. Generous, positive and a bit of fun. And best of all they just seem to make each other happy. While the bridal preparations in the morning went off without a hitch- there was no mistaking how much Carmen was looking forward to seeing Justin. They were just so happy to be re-united at the ceremony.

And while I knew them before our first wedding meeting- I’m happy to say I’ve gotten to know them pretty well over the last year and a bit. Like all good wedding day scenarios- they felt like (and I hope to say ARE) friends of mine.

Chris & Amy’s Sneak Peak

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:44:39 +0000

Rockhampton Wedding Photography – Shannon & Tenille

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:57:22 +0000

Meeting with Shannon & Tenille a couple of days before their wedding and it just felt like having coffee with friends. Because it was. These 2 have some strange ability to make you feel good just sitting there. I guess a big part of it is Tenille’s smile. It’s just so happy- and it the perfect symbol of the person she is. Always happy to see you, say gday and ask how your day is going. Shannon’s the same- the kind of guy you can’t help but like. He spent the morning helping set up the reception with the rest of the boys. A real hands on guy- and it was to not notice that he was more then simply interested in his own wedding. It was only after the day I had the persepctive to see that yes he cared about his wedding day- but he cared much more about Tenille’s. Proof in things like the surprise signs on the drivcway to the ceremony & the slideshow at the reception. Raises the bar of what us boys should do (sometimes a good thing). ; ). Great seeing you guys at Karyn’s & Simon’s- and hope you love the blog. ; ).

Rockhampton Wedding Photography – Ryan & Kim.

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:59:47 +0000

Yes it was my 30th birthday on the 6th of August. Lets get that out of the way. It was Ryan and Kim’s big day too. Wedding beats birthday- it’s a no brainer. I would never hope for (let alone expect) special treatment, but thank you guys- you gave it. Generally when the photographer is at the bar grabbing a beer and the groom gives him a disapproving look you know why. Ryan gave me THAT look because I was paying with my own money and tonight was his shout. There’s a whole bunch more to their wedding then how good they were to me- but I just wanted to get it out and I think its part of why I liked these guys so much. It was a day which meant so much more to them then simply 2 people.

The day had some many important factors. It was a family celebration and they all knew how to party. Their was so many people involved in the day and they were all just so happy to be involved. And while yes it was a party the meaning of the day was never lost on them. Their was so much emotion shown at the ceremony- you couldn’t help but feel it.