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AN ADELAIDE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

July 29, 2024

McLaren Vale micro wedding at Shadow Creek.

There was a lot of rain in the week in the week leading up to Jo and Andy’s McLaren Vale micro wedding. Pools of water on the ground out the front of the Currant Shed where they had their reception lunch. The day before, the boffins at the bureau were suggesting we might get up […]

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June 26, 2024

Mount lofty estate winter wedding fog

Mount Lofty Estate is one of Adelaide’s iconic venues, the fog rolling in over the Picadilly Valley is a sight to behold, and when you decide to have a winter wedding a few minutes drive from the highest point in Adelaide there’s a good chance the fog gods will along for the ride. I was […]

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May 23, 2024

Mount Lofty Estate Autumn wedding, just married

Is there anything more majestic than a Mount Lofty Estate wedding in the Autumn? These endless dry, cloudless days aren’t much fun for the farmers, but they’re excellent for us wedding photographers, and when you combine them with a vibrant wedding party, a venue as salubrious as Mt Lofty House and a couple of joyful […]

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March 28, 2024

There’s backyard weddings and there’s backyard weddings. Ella and Sam were fortunate to be able to use one of Adelaide’s finest backyards as their wedding venue, a stunning property on the iconic Victoria Drive. And what a day it was, perfect weather, incredible food and wine, and a magical live band to keep the vibes […]

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March 27, 2024

B&W Bride and Groom at Beresford Estate wedding

Forty. Degrees. Celsius. By the time Autumn rolls around you’d think that the summer scorchers are a thing of the past, but that’s not how it played out for Nicky and Barry. Luckily the airconditioning at Beresford Estate is top-notch, and after a warm afternoon in the sunshine, we were all able to cool off […]

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March 26, 2024

Adelaide botanic gardens wedding

On Saturday I had the pleasure of capturing a small and intimate wedding at the Adelaide botanic gardens. With only 9 guests in attendance, the ceremony felt truly special and personal. A highlight of the day was the smoking ceremony conducted by Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O’Brien, which added a beautiful cultural element to the […]

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March 1, 2024

Just married at Coriole Vinesyard.

In the final week of Summer, Bridget and Lloyd took the plunge and made it legal at their stunning Coriole Vineyard wedding. It was perhaps a few degrees cooler we would have liked for an outdoor reception, but the food, wine, music and general vibes were enough to warm the coldest heart. It felt like […]

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February 22, 2024

Bride and groom at Golding winery.

On Saturday I had the absolute pleasure of capturing a super fun wedding at the stunning Golding Winery in the Adelaide Hills. The sun was shining, and it was a warm summer day, creating the perfect backdrop for one epic celebration. The wedding party was huge, with 6 bridesmaids and 6 groomsmen, plus Mel and […]

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February 13, 2024

Bride and groom champagne tower at Le Mas Barossa wedding

I had the pleasure of capturing a truly breathtaking black-tie wedding at the beautiful boutique Barossa Hotel Le Mas. The warm summer day set the stage for a perfect celebration. The atmosphere exuded pure joy and relaxation throughout the event. They decided to have a first look and take care of most of the photos […]

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January 25, 2024

Pike and Joyce Wedding, Bride and groom in the vines.

I’ve been to most of the wineries over the many years I’ve been shooting weddings, but this was my first ever Pike and Joyce wedding and I was blown away! I was nearly literally blown away as it was pretty windy up there, but I was definitely metaphorically blown away by the views down the […]

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