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AN ADELAIDE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

January 30, 2023

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Bride and groom at White Hills Estate for their wedding

Tell me about your The Beginning! We met on internet dating and after lots of chatting, Brett finally asked me out. We went to the local pub for dinner and both knew there was something special there after the first date. When and where did you get engaged? We were engaged on 11 October 2020 […]

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January 23, 2023

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Same sex wedding at Longview in the Adelaide hills

I’ve shot a lot of weddings at Longview, one of the most spectacular wineries this state has to offer, and Heath and Blaire’s was among the most memorable. Whether it was Blaire’s Christian Louboutin shoes, the incredibly fun wedding party, or the guy who must have been well into his 80s absolutely dominating the dance […]

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December 18, 2022

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Mariafe Artacho del Solar wedding photo with husband Jack Curtin at Glenelg Beach in Adelaide

When Mariafe and Jack told me of their plans to marry at 2pm, overlooking the ocean, in a shade-free park in the middle of summer I was nervous. There were a lot of factors working against me, shadows, squinting, heat, sweat, you name it. In hindsight I was a fool to question it – the […]

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December 8, 2022

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Sunset photos of wedding couple at Middle Beach

Tell me about your The Beginning! We met at the Ramsgate Hotel in July 2015. Met on a ‘Thank F it is Friday’ night. We had memorable chats and dancing with groups of mutual friends When and where did you get engaged? Middleton beach: 01.08.22Our two dogs were wearing ‘Will you marry my dad?’ Bandanas.A […]

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November 29, 2022

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Bride and groom in wild flowers at Snelling Beach Kangaroo Island

I hugged Lauren and Samuel, gathered my cameras, and decided which route I would take out of this enormous fig tree we were all in. The back entrance was the closest to my car so that’s the one I chose, and as I climbed over the roots, and ducked under the branches, my head was […]

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November 23, 2022

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bridal party in forest opposite kuitpo hall

Tell me about your The Beginning! We met in Mildura when James moved from the Adelaide Hills to Mildura for work. Our first date was a trip to the cinema after we both missed a movie that a group of friends was going to see. Thor Ragnarok, very romantic! When and where did you get […]

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November 8, 2022

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Weddings come in all shapes and sizes, and Leah and Edward’s size was small. 26 of their nearest and dearest were on hand to witness their nuptials, and enjoy the celebrations afterwards, including a bunch of kids who were straight up having the time of their lives. Thanks so much for having me on board, […]

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November 5, 2022

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Mandalay House Wedding Spring

As far as wedding venues around South Australia go, there are few that conjure up images of old-world charm with a modern twist quite like Mandalay House. The grounds themselves are spectacular, but that’s just the beginning, the homestead is big and open and ideal for bridal preparations, and remoteness feels like you’ve been transported […]

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October 21, 2022

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Irina and Jason managed to pull off an incredible, intimate wedding with just a few short months of planning time, but you’d never know it. White Hill Estate was the perfect canvas for their reception masterpiece, a single long table illuminated by overhead festoon light, it created an incredibly intimate atmosphere for around 40 of […]

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October 5, 2022

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Tell me about your The Beginning! We are high school sweethearts – been together for 19 years- long distance for most of it What style/theme have you chosen for your Wedding Day? Modern Hamptons – sage, copper, white When and where did you get engaged? In Noosa at Noosa national park at Laguna lookout What […]

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