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AN ADELAIDE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

October 28, 2023

Champagne Tower at Bridgewater Mill Wedding

From across the world to Bridgewater Mill It was a truly global affair on Saturday in the Adelaide Hills for this Bridgewater Mill wedding, with guests travelling from all over the place to celebrate the wedding of Frances and Paul. Frances’s family came over from the UK, and much of Paul’s family and friends made […]

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September 4, 2023

Feeding alpacas at a wedding

Stephanie and Aaron, hailing from Brisbane, opted for an intimate elopement at the stunning ESCA at Nest & Nature in the Inman Valley, not far from Victor Harbor. This breathtaking setting set the stage for a truly unforgettable day. The day took an unexpected turn when we were taken to a field overflowing with alpacas […]

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July 31, 2023

As part of my pre-wedding planning, I have a little questionnaire I ask my couples to complete. One of the questions asks whether they have any unique things planned that I need to be aware of, to which Ally and Ben replied “Look, it is Humpty Doo so nothing is planned so anything is possible.” […]

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May 23, 2023

FILED IN:

“I hate having my photo taken, I’m worried I’ll look weird in all the photos” You’re not alone. You’d be surprised how many couples tell me that they’re not photogenic only to absolutely crush it on their wedding day. I often joke that I specialise in taking photos of people who don’t like having their […]

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May 4, 2023

Bride getting ready for her wedding at Theile House in Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills

Autumn is a season of enchantment, especially when it comes to a Howard Vineyard wedding. While Weddings in Adelaide Hills do get chilly in the evenings, and the risk of rain is a little higher than other times during the year, the trade-off of gorgeous soft light, magical colours among the vines and a warming […]

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April 27, 2023

When your front yard consists of a deck overlooking the majestic waters of Hallett Cove there is absolutely no reason at all to get married anywhere else. I had the absolute pleasure of photographing this micro-wedding in what is perhaps the world’s first Vegas-themed front yard elopement! I’ve been in this game for many years […]

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April 18, 2023

There’s always a certain amount of pressure when it comes to shooting a wedding. Having all those people there to celebrate with you at the same time is literally a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and the weight of “you can’t stuff this up” is real. There are a few things that crank it up even further, such […]

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April 1, 2023

South Australia is overflowing with incredible wineries and wedding venues, but few are quite so spectacular as the remarkable Dudley Wines. Margot and Nick invited their nearest and dearest to join them at one of their favourite places in the world, Kangaroo Island, the place they got engaged. Everyone was treated to a remarkable celebration […]

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March 20, 2023

Bride and Groom at Templewood House for a sunset wedding photo.

Cute moments, an incredible collection of fine wines and an overflowing of joy in every direction you looked is the way I would describe Kirby and Ash’s wedding at Templewood House. It was clear that a lot of effort went into putting this day together, and boy oh boy did it pay off. They were […]

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March 14, 2023

bride and Groom drinking champagne at Blanche Point on their wedding day.

There’s always something completely magical about a wedding held on private property. Whether it’s a backyard, a farm, a beach house or an old aircraft hangar (I’ve actually had one of these and it was incredible!) there is always something profoundly intimate about holding a sacred ceremony on sacred ground. Such was the case for […]

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