Posts Tagged ‘gold coast’
Mitch & Julia – Lakelands, Gold Coast
Mitch & Julia got married at Lakeland’s Golf Club under a stand of beautiful poincianas. Like all good ceremonies it was short and heart-tuggingly sweet. Julia looked amazing and Mitch didn’t scrub up too badly either; together they’ll make a formidable team! Afterwards they mingled with guests and we took some family photos, and then we went off around the golf course to get some more creative shots before the sun dwindled behind the clubhouse. The reception was both moving and fun, with great speeches and a really cool photo-booth courtesy of the guys from Betty’s Booths.
It was great to finally shoot this wedding, and I can’t say enough about the newly-weds, who were gracious, big-hearted and a true pleasure to work with.
I hope you like the sneak preview guys – many more to come!
Nicole & Luke – Robina Woods
They say that it’s good luck if it rains on your wedding day, and if that’s the case, Nicole and Luke will be very fortunate in the future! It rained and it rained throughout the day, but thankfully everything was bright and merry inside, both at the church and the reception, and the wedding was a big success. I also got the photos I wanted, though not without getting a little wet!
Nicole and Luke got married at St Vincents Catholic Church, and from there we went to Emerald Lakes for the shoot. Afterwards we went to Robina Woods for the evening formalities. It was lots of fun, although we had to take the family and group photos in the foyer to avoid the weather, they came out very nicely, and everyone was very patient throughout. It’s not an easy thing dragging people way from their food and wine to squash them together for photos, but we pulled it off in the end!
Nicole and Luke are both wonderful, easy-going and patient people, and it was a pleasure to be their photographer for their big day. I wish you guys all the best for the future, and I hope you like the sneak preview below 
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!
Cassia & Cameron – Currumbin
Cassia and Cameron got married at Len Wort Park at Currumbin on a beautiful day in late December. The park is a wonderful place for nuptials; close enough to the beach to see and hear the ocean, but just back far enough that the wind and sand doesn’t cause too much havoc to the ceremony. There are trees for shade, the ground is firm for walking, and there are wonderful places not too far away for photos.
Cassia looked absolutely stunning as she walked down the sandy aisle, led by her beautiful bridesmaids and of course, her flowergirls. Cameron didn’t look too bad himself; nor did his groomsemen who flanked him, and who stood by him that day as they must have stood by him in days past – there was a bond between them that seemed to me particularly strong.
The ceremony went by and the documents were signed, and then we went for a walk to the beach to take some more photos. Afterwards, at the cusp of evening, we went back to teh Currumbin RSL for the reception, which was much like the rest of the day – warm, joyous, understated, self-assured.
I was honoured to have been a part of the wedding, and I wish Cassia and Cameron all the best in the future. I hope you enjoy the sample photos!
Laura & Mick – Burleigh
Laura and Mick got married at Burleigh heads, on the Gold Coast. It was a beautiful wedding, and the bride and groom were ebullient throughout the day. There are a lot of factors that go into good wedding photography, but for me the most important thing is that the subjects that are happy and excited and expressive – and this was the case for Laura and Mick. I hardly directed them at all, and simply kept a watchful eye out for moments of mirth and nerves and joy and snapped away.
There were plenty of such moments.
I won’t describe the day and where it took us, because I think the photos below tell a better story than I could with words. I was honoured to have been a part of it, and it was a mark of how much fun I had being there, that when I left Oskars at the end of what was a long day, I felt renewed: full of energy and inspiration, and itching to get back home to my own beautiful wife. Weddings can do that to you.
I hope you like the photos, guys! And thank you for having me
Rebecca & Pat
Hi guys! I hope you enjoyed your Christmas and New years break and are enjoying your new married life!
Below are a sample of photos from your wedding. It was an absolute pleasure to be a part of your day, and it was a wonderful ceremony. I’m sure the reception was just as special.
I hope you like the photos. Many more to come!
Fiataui & Candice – Burleigh
Fiataui and Candice’s wedding was one of the most memorable I’ve photographed in a long time. The nuptials were set to take place on Burleigh headland, and in the hours prior to ceremony dark thunderclouds could be seen gathering over the Gold Coast hinterland. Several guests asked my opinion on whether the ceremony ought to be delayed, but I assured them that the storm was of the teacup variety, and would dissipate harmlessly before the bride arrived. Moments later a tornado struck, and we all fled screaming to a nearby shelter.
I then delivered the unfortunate news to the huddled guests that the weather had set in, and the ceremony would surely need to be abandoned. A few minutes later the rain ceased, the sun broke from behind the black clouds, and the wind became still.
Then the bride arrived, strolling out from beneath a sunburst as if nothing had happened. It was like a miracle.
The ceremony went by without a hitch, with a local celebrant and a Samoan priest sharing duties. When couple sealed their vows with a kiss the crowd applauded, then gathered around to congratulate the newly-weds. Candice was stunning in her classic white dress, and Fiataui struck a handsome and imposing figure in his traditional garb.
Afterwards, we went to Currumbin for some photos at the Alley, and then we went to the Currumbin RSL for the reception. The evening passed pleasantly, but without any unusual happenings, until it was time for the bridal waltz. And then we were all treated a very special traditional Samoan dance, performed with exceptional skill by both the bride and groom.
It was an honour to have been a part of the wedding, and to have shared such a special event with two warm and loving people. I wish you guys all the best for the future, and I hope you like the sample photos. Many more to come!
Lorenn & Daniel – The Glades
I little while back I had the great pleasure of being invited to document the wedding day of Lorenn & Daniel. Lorenn got ready at The Glades, along with her bridesmaids, and then afterwards travelled across town to the quaint and idyllic St Margaret’s Chapel at Southport for the ceremony, which was a beautiful service. After some family and group photos we went away for the location shoots, both in the area and at the Glades itself, before we retired to the reception. The bridal party made their entrances with aplomb, each of them doing a number of dance acts and comedy routines which had the guests in stitches. After the bride and groom entered to huge applause everyone set about enjoying the evening, which was everything I’m sure Lorenn and Daniel were hoping it would be. Following some touching and memorable speeches, the bride and groom took to the dance floor for the romantic bridal waltz, watched with appreciative silence by the enraptured guests.
A truly memorable wedding, and an honour to be a part of it. All the best to the newly-weds, and may you have a long and happy life together! Enjoy the photos – many more to come!
Snejana & Steve – Kingscliff
Wedding photography can be a tricky business sometimes, but there are some things that make the job much easier, like shooting a couple as beautiful and handsome as Snejana and Steve! It’s hard to go wrong when you’ve got model good-looks on the other end of the lens, and even harder when the occasion is such a happy one!
This wedding was very intimate, with a handful of guests, an entertaining celebrant and delicious food from the caterers at Bellini restaurant. The vows were the most moving I’ve ever witnessed, and I was honored to be able to document the day.
So to Steve and Snejana: congratulations on such a wonderful wedding, and all the best for the future! Enjoy the sample photos – many more to come!
Katie & Nathan – Burleigh Heads
Last weekend I had the great pleasure of photographing the wedding of Nathan & Katie Lawler. I started out with the boys at the Swell Resort, Burleigh, and afterwards moved on to the Mediterranean, where the bride and bridesmaids were getting ready. Next I moved on to Mick Shamburg Park to await the nuptials – along with a very healthy crowd of onlookers! It was a typically gorgeous winters day on the Gold Coast, and the bride completed the picture when she arrived. Beautiful!
After the ceremony we took some photos around the area, then made our way back to the North Burleigh Surf club, where the reception was held. Some great speeches, with the best man’s address a highlight.
A great wedding, and a wonderful couple. All the best, guys!
