Rooftop Lovers // Melbourne
This is Emily and Kenny, the sweetest two. This is us sneaking out for a bit from their family packed tea ceremony wedding party. There’s only like 10 minutes of sun light left so we were haul assing in heels and slacks to get to location. I remember turning the corner to the open rooftop and seeing the sky burning. This has to be one of thee best sunset I’ve ever seen. And was so fortunate to be hanging out with the trendiest girl ever with the cutest updo ever.
Autumn Rain Wedding // Geena & Michael
Okay this wedding had such Beauty and The Beast vibes!
An Old Chateau - check.
Warm Disney colours - check, thank you Autumn.
A Gorgeous Princess with a flowing dress, flower crown and the sweetest smile - Check, check and double check.
That chandelier lit dance scene where it looks like Belle and Beast are dancing in the stars - didn’t think it was possible BUT CHECK!
Emily & Kenny // Studio Bridal Session
Just a little something fun me and my buddies whipped up. I’ve never shot in a studio setting before so this was a like a brand new exciting world for me and I loved it. I went into photography without “formal” art school training so I didn’t get to do these types of shoots and mingle with models and what not but when you have a couple this good looking who needs them.
With Emily and Ken
Dress from: The Bridal Atelier
Dress Designer: Ruedeseine
Shoes from: Alan Pinkus
Flowers from: Foxy Evergreen
Uno Dos Tres // R.J. Hamer Arboretum
It's official I'm a dog person!
And who could blame me, look at little Uno who wouldn't fall in love with that cutie. #dogsforlife!
... or until I come across the next cute animal.
Alicia & Jameson + Uno
It's official I'm a dog person!
And who could blame me, look at little Uno who wouldn't fall in love with that cutie. #dogsforlife!
... or until I come across the next cute animal.
Run Wild // Warburton
ERIN + MATT
2 days before the shoot - "Perfect, Matt's pretty good at not getting us lost anyway, kinda work as an a-team sometimes haha. ", Erin
Waiting alone onsite 90 minutes after the shoot was suppose to start - "We're lost!", Erin
But for you two the wait was worth every second.
I forgot what dirt felt like beneath my toes, the touch of brown leaves, the crunching of soft bark under my feet, but all changed during this session. Erin, you reminded me to run wild again!
Forget the muddy boots and run with muddy feet! Be raw, be fierce! Let your hair flow, let your dress swoosh, dance, sing, laugh, all the things that you did this day.
And Matt, the rock of the relationship. Stoic and gentle. A leech latched on your foot from the creek and you weren't phased at all! That was crazy.
But as strong as you are, the way you look at Erin each time, I bet my heart that you are the softer one between you two.
Cannot wait for your wedding. Go A-Team! Or B-Team... Three B's to be exact.
Sunset Adventure
Lydia + Bradley
Soft ocean breeze. Wild Spring flowers in bloom. Lush open green fields and an amazing glowing sunset to boot, what else could you ask for in a perfect day.
I spent the whole afternoon exploring the high cliffs of the Mornington Peninsula with these two, checking out the endless ocean view, dancing to Daft Punk, just enjoying the atmosphere and each other's company. Unsurprisingly I've learnt that Lydia, you are a better hiker in heels than I am in sneakers - now that's either a testament to how fit you are or how pathetically unfit I am at climbing hills. Most likely the latter.
The next time I see you guys is for your big wedding! Cannot wait to create more moments like this!!
young love
Anna + David
"I would have never met him if I hadn't visited the market that day in Vietnam 4 years ago"
"I first saw her at a market, she wore a blue dress and was the tallest, most beautiful girl there"
I have never met someone as wholesome as you Anna, the way you speak, the excitement in your voice, the way your eyes light up when you're telling a story. And yet even through all that confidence and all that courage you still blush and giggle uncontrollably when David kisses you. Pure innocence. That's how I would describe you.
You know how sometimes you can tell a person's character just be looking into their eyes? That clichè saying holds true to you David. You have the most piercing, honest eyes I have ever photographed. I'm guessing you're the rock in the relationship, the one that says 'we'll be okay, we'll figure this out'. The one that doesn't give up, no matter how long you had to wait for Anna.
R.J. Hamer Arboretum Proposal
kevin & bizhi
Kevin, we spent one whole month planning this surprise proposal, held secret meetings, sent private messages, played dumb with Bizhi and despite all that meticulous planning, we forgot which hand to put the ring on! it was hilarious when Bizhi started laughing - "wrong hand, Kevin wrong hand! hahaha Kevin put the ring on the wrong hand". don't be embarrassed of that nor forget that memory, it's those imperfect moments that make the story, it humanised the whole situation, the nervousness, the excitement, the laughter that came afterwards. had that been me i would have probably froze at the most crucial moment.
i had the most amazing time with you two and listening to the history of your relationship brought me back to what high school love was like. sending corny messages to one another on MSN with those ridiculous ._|.<(+_+)>.|_. ѕєαи тαк ._|.<(+_+)>.|_. name handles, going on quiet dates at the park, walking each other home and then worrying about whether the other made it home safely. such sweet, innocent love. i want to thank you so much for letting me share this special moment with you two, and wish you two nothing but the best.
ajay&jennie intimate session
AJAY & JENNIE
Every now and then I encounter couples that are so madly in love that it makes the shoot not feel like work at all. some people over worry about how to pose or how they look and i would have to help guide them and ease their anxiety but not with you two, all the smiles, all the laughs, the hugs and kisses everything happened so organically.
It amazes me that you two have been together for eight years, literally a third of your life have been with each other and i love that. I love that you remember everything about each other, how you first met, the hair styles you've had, the stories you kept throughout the year. you grew up together, matured with one another.
I understand now Jenny, why you didn't have an answer when i asked 'why you love Ajay', because if i were asked that question about my soulmate, i wouldn't know too, there are no words to why, just a smile and a feeling.
I can't wait to see what the next eight years has installed for you two!
