“Lexie” – restorer / collector of Bentwood Chairs, Editorial photography – Highlife Magazine

 

Had the absolute pleasure of meeting this amazing lady on a recent editorial assignment. Her name is Lexie and she is an avid collector and one of the few remaining restorers of bentwood chairs in Qld. Her passion for all things “bentwood” was infectious as I’d only ever known these chairs sitting in  cafe’s on Parisienne streets! and now I find myself scouring charity shops for an “angel back” design. This was an assignment for highlife (not about what you might assume!), a lifestyle magazine out of Toowoomba,(check out there online edition @ http://www.highlifemagazine.net) I’m hoping these will make it to the spring edition. Last image looks like a “Country Style” cover to me!

Thank-you Lexie – it was an honour to meet you…

Jarrod + Angela + Xavier Engagement/Family shoot, Red bridge – Stanthorpe, Qld

 

Sorry Jarrod & Angela! I was meant to post this weeks ago, shot down by the red bridge in stanthorpe. A combined engagement / family portrait which very nearly didn’t happen, Angela twisted her ankle pretty badly walking in but thankfully recovered enough to get these shots (hope your feeling better!) The weddings in a couple of weeks – can’t wait!

Samantha + Paul – Wedding at Girraween Enviromental Lodge / Girraween Inn, Qld

 

These were taken a few weeks ago at Girraween environmental lodge and Girraween Inn, two locations I’d not shot a wedding at before although I had shot commercial photography for each. I was really impressed with the area chosen for the ceremony at the environmental lodge, really beautiful peaceful spot down by a mountain stream with huge moss-covered boulders and amazing trees. I’m hoping to shoot there again one day. Samantha & Paul are the type of people who instantly put you at ease and make you feel as though you’ve known each other for years, so was really easy to work with them. Paul’s originally from South Africa so many of the guests travelled from there aswell as other parts of the world to be part of their day, testament to how well liked these guys are. A great night was had by all and the new managers at Girraween inn did an amazing job hosting this event…

Alison + Andrew – Moree – N.S.W

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What can I say… This was an experience to say the least. I stayed with the groom and groomsman the night before as this was on a property 100klm to the nearest town. These boys are WILD!!! but typically of blokes from the bush – just good people., not once did I feel unwelcome or an outsider. I just laughed constantly for two days and I cannot listen to another Johnny Cash song again without breaking into a smile. Just a perfect bush wedding and one I’ll never forget. Thanks to everyone for making me feel so at home… CHEERS!

“Over the Rainbow” Girraween N.P – QLD

Sometimes everything just comes together, light, weather, location and time all conspire to create something wonderful.

I just happened to be there to witness this perfect moment in time.

Sometimes I think I’m so lucky to be able to see these things and capture them.

This is not a job to me.

Im just a privileged participant in the beauty and drama of life…

Alure – Luxury Accommodation – Mt Tully, Qld

 

Thought I’d share these with you. From a recent shoot for my long time clients and friends at Alure – Marrion & Ruth. Loved this as all the styling was done by Jemma @ embellish events, food was by Andrew Simpson & flowers by Trudie @ Flowers of Elegance – I just turned up and started clicking away! I couldn’t decide on a running theme so tried lots of different approaches i.e food was bright/fresh whereas bedroom scene of chocolates-wine- roses petals was more richer/darker Overall really happy with the results and hopefully Marrion & Ruth have lots to work with for their advertising – the perfect shoot!

Daniella + Les – Felsberg Winery / Bramble Patch Wedding – QLD

 

 

 

Yes I know, I’ve been slack! Shot this two weeks ago. Ive known Daniella & Les for a few years now as I shot Daniella sisters wedding back in 2009 so again was a bit of a re-union with various members of the wedding being part of previous weddings Ive done. Again the weather was perfect and finished with a top sunset. I have to say a huge thank-you to the people @ the bramble patch for allowing us to use their amazingly beautiful gardens at really short notice – if you want to see more – I shot the Winter wedding Promo back last year see “Winter Wedding” post. Again thanks to Karren @ felsberg for making life so easy (as always!) and also to my new assistant – Leah for allowing me not forget my kit which is normally strewn around the countryside as I get caught up in flow. A great laugh was had by all….