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AN ADELAIDE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

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 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 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 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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March 7, 2023

Adelaide bride prepares for Golding wedding

Nestled away in a stunning, private little corner of the Adelaide Hills, just outside Lobethal, is Golding Winery, the perfect venue for Jemma and Rob’s early springtime wedding. They were married on the lawns with the spectacular vines as a backdrop before dancing the night away with 160 of their nearest and dearest on a […]

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March 1, 2023

Chapel Hill wedding photo in the vines close to sunset

Chapel Hill is a magical place for a wedding, and Alicia and Jeremy are a couple of magical people with a hilarious set of siblings that made for an extraordinarily enjoyable day for everyone involved. They dodged a 40 degree bullet by about 24 hours and were blessed with mid to high 20s and perfect […]

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February 21, 2023

Howard vineyard wedding bride and groom near sunset.

Howard Vineyard is one of the jewels in the crown that is Adelaide Hills winery wedding venues, a venue that is both rustic and modern, and it was the perfect backdrop for Skye and Simon’s incredible Howard Vineyard wedding. Nestled nicely between a pair of heatwaves, everyone was treated to a gorgeous day in the […]

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January 30, 2023

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

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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