The Gables, Malvern
Priscilla and Ronald were married in a civil ceremony at the Gables in Malvern. I spent a little time with them individually, as they arrived together to prepare themselves in the beautifully appointed rooms upstairs. Their wedding was very small with Melbourne family and friends attending before heading off to Malaysia for a full scale traditional wedding.
After the ceremony, we wandered around the grounds of The Gables and headed inside for many group and family shots. The gables has a little ‘sun room’ at the front of the venue with orchids and other exotic flowers growing. Priscilla and I spent a little time together in there. I stayed until their luncheon before I bid them farewell… It was a lovely day spent together.
Brighton Beach Boxes, Sandringham & The Pier Hotel
Jessica and Jason were married in a civil ceremony at the Rotunda on Sandringham Beach. After the ceremony, we shot family and group shots at the base of the rotunda overlooking Port Phillip Bay. We wandered down to Sandringham Beach for some shots with just the two of us. There is a lovely sweep to Sandringham Beach with some rocky outcrops that make for interesting shots within the images.
Our next stop was the Brighton Beach Boxes. The bathing boxes are so colourful… with a blues sky, there are images full of saturation and ‘pop’ all around.
Our last stop was at the reception at the Pier Hotel in Port Melbourne. It was my first visit to the Pier – I’m sure it won’t be my last. The decor is contemporary and interesting – it could have been designed by a photographer. Textures and colours are everywhere – it’s a great place to take interior shots for portraits and weddings. Jessica, Jason and I spent a lovely time together… they were a joy on the day.
Diamond Creek to the City
Lisa and Michael were married in the Chapel at Ashton Manor in Diamond Creek, right next to Eltham. I met Michael prior to the ceremony in the morning to get some ‘nervous groom shots’ and was there to greet Lisa as she arrived in her bridal car. The ceremony was emotional and full of fun. Afterwards, we all stepped outside for several formal family and group shots, before heading into the main reception area for pre dinner drinks. I used this time to shoot the bridal party in the ‘ready room’ and take some candid shots of the guests talking, laughing, eating and drinking in the foyer.
When Lisa and Michael entered the reception and were formally introduced they cut their cake and went straight to the dance floor for their bridal dance. After enjoying an entree (which was lovely) I headed home for a few hours until we met up again in Collins Street at the Westin Hotel. We shot at Hosier Lane and the archway at the back of the cathedral in Flinders Lane. We wandered around the city streets stopping here and there as we found places of interest in which to shoot. We ended up at a bar in one of the laneways where we took a few staircase and couchy shots before we called it a day.