Posts Tagged ‘Burleigh Heads’
Leah & Leroy – Burleigh Heads
Leah and Leroy got hitched on New Years Eve, at Burleigh Heads. The weather wasn’t perfect, but it was great for photos, with just enough cloud cover to soften the light and add some drama to the sky.
Leah and Leroy were also great subjects: confident, handsome and happy. The ceremony was solemn and moving, and the reception at Oskars was an absolute picture, with a view giving out over Burleigh Beach, the sound of waves crashing against the strand beneath the restaurant, and a sea-breeze keeping the summer night cool. I wasn’t there for the whole reception, but I was there long enough to hear some speeches and soak up some of the atmosphere before I left. It was a wonderful day.
I wish you guys all the best for the future and I hope you like the sample photos! More to come!
Melissa & Tomas – Coolangatta
A few weeks back I had the great pleasure of photographing the wedding of Melissa and Tomas. Tomas got ready at Palm Beach, and Melissa prepared for the big day at Mantra Resort, Coolangatta. After some minor hiccups, the show got on the road and the wedding party descended on Froggy’s Beach, a hidden cove of white sand between Point Danger and Snapper Rocks. The nuptials took place against the glimmering ocean, and under a bright blue sky; the roar of the ocean was matched only by the cheer that went up when the bride and groom sealed their vows with a passionate kiss.
After some photos of the guests and family, I led the couple and the bridal party up to the hill above Snapper Rocks where we shot some photos against the setting sun, and not long afterwards we left for Burleigh, where the reception took place at Point Break. The speeches were moving and funny in equal parts, and the bridal waltz was beautiful. It was clear to myself – and I’m sure to everyone present – that Mel & Tomas are hopelessly in love, and are destined to a long and happy life together.
All the best guys, and enjoy the photo and video sample 
Mel + Tomas from Van Middleton on Vimeo.
Lucy & James – Burleigh Heads
I was lucky to have recently shot the wedding of Lucy and James Parsons. I love these weddings: happy, beautiful couple, outdoor ceremony, lovely location and great family and friends. Lucy got ready at Peppers, Broadbeach and the ceremony took place down the road at Mick Shamburg Park, North Burleigh. The weather threatened all morning, and we almost had to shift it to the nearby North Burleigh Surf Club. Thankfully a storm passed us by to the south, the rain cleared up, and we were blessed with soft light and a cool sea-breeze – perfect for photos! The ceremony went off without a hitch, and afterwards we went for a walk up to take some pictures. Lucy had an idea to shoot at a nearby garage, and it turned out to be a stroke of genius; we managed to get a great vintage photo in front of the old doors. Afterwards we ambled to the nearby reception at the surf club, where a night of merriment ensued!
Great wedding – congratulations!
