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.
Registry Office Wedding in Melbourne
Caitlin and Brad were married in a simple ceremony at the Registry Office in Spring Street in the city. They had 4 of their best friends with them for the afternoon and were all set for a larger scale reception with family and friends in the evening. After they were officially married, we wandered down through Treasury Gardens next to the Victorian Government Treasury Offices and entered the Fitzroy Gardens for some shots. As we had a two hour booking, we stayed in the gardens for the shoot. There are so many great spots for photography, you could stay there for hours and still find new things to shoot. Here are a selection of some of my favourite photographs.
Helens Hill Winery, Yarra Valley
Linda and Scott were married in a civil ceremony on the lawn at The Vines Restaurant at Helens Hill Winery in the Yarra Valley. I visited Linda at her parents house and spent time shooting the girls getting ready and took some family and car shots. I travelled down to Helens Hill Winery after this to get some shots of Scott, the arriving guests and eventually Linda arriving in the Mercedes sports cars she and the bridal party used as transport.
After an emotional ceremony, we did some formal family and group shots, then headed off to the vineyard for some casual relaxed shots. There are plenty of lovely places around the grounds for shooting.
We headed back to the Vines Restaurant to reception, where I stayed to capture Linda and Scott and their bridal party be formally introduced. I took several mood shots of the guests and the room and ended my stay with them cutting their cake. A lovely day was had by all.
Wooling Hill. New Gisborne.
Michelle and Luke were married in a civil ceremony at New Gisborne’s picturesque Wooling Hill Estate – around 50 minutes out of Melbourne. There are two sections to this fantastic Garden complex & Stately Home / Venue, run separately as two businesses with different owners. First being the gardens, which are truly magnificent and the most beautiful spot for a wedding ceremony and post wedding feature shots. Secondly we headed down the hill to Roombas @ Wooling Hill., the venue also set in beautiful grounds. Both areas have attractive water features. Luke and Michelle were a pleasure to spend time with prior to and on their wedding day. Here are some of their photographs.
Inglewood Estate
I met with Gavin at his home in Doreen, to get some pre-wedding shots of the boys. From there, I travelled to Jody and the girls for her preparations, before heading off to Inglewood Estate in Kangaroo Ground for the ceremony, photos and reception. Here are a few of their shots.
Darebin Parklands, Rydges on Bell & The Mandalay
Kristin and Duane were married in a church ceremony at St Johns Catholic Church in Heidelberg.
I met with Kristin and the rest of the girls at Rydges on Bell in Bell Street, Preston. I shot candids of Kristin getting ready and took some shots of the bouquet and other special wedding day momentos. After some portraits of Kristin, the bridesmaids and Mum on their suite’s balcony, I headed off to the church to meet the boys.
After the ceremony, we took all the family portraits and proceeded down to Darebin Parklands – a location I didn’t know of. It certainly expanded my knowledge of the local area, it really is lovely, with a stream, bridge and lovely countryside in which to frame and shoot. We stopped by a couple of local graffiti spots for the boys and headed back to the Mandalay in Northcote, a beautiful stately house. The Mandalay has a lovely spiral staircase that leads up to a private room with city views. A secret ladder and a very steep climb take you to the roof. At sunset, the views were stunning. I’m looking forward to Kristin and Duane getting back from their honeymoon, so they can see their photos.
Wedding Photography Yarra Valley Winery
Emily and Chris were married in the Glen Waverley Uniting Church.
I met up with Emily, the bridesmaids and her family in Templestowe on a stormy Saturday morning to take some “getting ready” shots. After some candids and formal family photos, 3 tiny Austin wedding cars arrived and we shot around them for a while.
From there, I headed off to the church to get some shots of Chris and the boys and Emily arriving in the cutest little wedding cars you’d see. After the ceremony, there was afternoon tea in the church hall, a few more family shots and we headed across Melbourne to the Yarra Valley & Wonga Park for Kellybrook Winery. Kellybrook sports some of the most beautiful grounds of all the venues around Melbourne, with a rustic charm, not associated with many of the more ‘chic’ Yarra Valley wineries. The venue itself has no pretense, and the owners I found to be lovely to deal with.
Parliament House, The Pavillion & the Windsor Hotel
Malcolm and Jacinta were married in the Fitzroy Gardens, with their reception at The Pavillion and a honeymoon suite at The Windsor hotel. I arrived at the gardens to meet up with Malcolm and the rest of the guests waiting for Jacinta to arrive. When she did, she was being chauffered in a Rickshaw with her father – that’s what I call arriving in eco friendly style…
After a moving ceremony, we took some photos of family and friends in the gardens before they hopped into the Rickshaw for some shots of the two of them. We sauntered around the Fitzroy Gardens before heading down to the steps of parliament house – a favourite photographers location. I must say, on a Saturday afternoon in October, there is virtually a queue to take shots there – it is worth the competition though, we got some lovely shots.
As Malcolm and Jacinta were staying in the Windsor Hotel for the night, we headed down there for a few exterior and casual interior shots in the stately old hotel. When we were done, Malcolm and Jacinta hopped back into the Rickshaw and were ridden back to The Pavillion – nestled in the heart of the Fitzroy Gardens. I went back by foot and shot them entering the room and cutting their cake. They had a pair of retro DJ’s for entertainment and I couldn’t resist a few shots of them… After taking some mood and detail shots around the Pavillion, I was done for the day – three hours of action packed photography…
Pre wedding photography – Don & Racheal
Don and Racheal, met me in the city for a Sunday afternoon pre wedding shoot. Their wedding is happening later in the year in Malaysia and they wanted to take an album and photos along to reflect their life in Melbourne.
Racheal organised a makeup artist and hired a bridal gown specifically for the occasion. We started off in the Fitzroy Gardens, making use of the many opportunities that presnted themselves as we strolled around these beautiful gardens. From there, we headed off to the St Kilda Pier and the restaurant at the end of the pier. This location holds special memories for them both. After taking some shots over the water and on the beachfront, we headed down to Acland Street to their favourite cafe for a cuppa and some candid mood shots. A lovely day was had by all.
Kellybrook Winery Wedding, Wonga Park
Jess and Daniel were married under the big ancient tree in the gardens of Kellybrook winery in Wonga Park.
I started off at Jess’s house in Bundoora for some ‘makeup and getting ready’ shots and met them for the ceremony in Wonga Park. I have popped their album choices in for you to view. The sweeping slopes of the vineyard at the winery along with the superbly kept gardens, make Kellybrook a favourite location for great wedding photos.
I stuck around until they made their grand entrance into the reception with some room, detail and band shots. They were a joy to deal with.
Registry Office, Fitzroy Gardens, Docklands & Port Melb
Kim and Jamie were married in a mid week wedding at the Registry Office next to the City Museum in Spring Street in the City. After a casual yet emotional ceremony, we sauntered down through the Treasury Gardens, along with family and friends to set up for some formal family portraits, outside the Conservatorium in the Fitzroy Gardens. The Conservatorium was unfortunately closed as a new display was being set up. However, we took all the family portraits and from there, the three of us wandered around the gardens through the boundless photo opportunities that present themselves.
There is a spectacular row of ancient elm trees there with a rustic gravel pathway between that I can never pass by, given the opportunity. Late winter flowers were also blooming, with the feel of spring just around the corner. After about forty minutes, we decided to move on. Luckily, I had parked my car close by, so we hopped in and drove down to Docklands for some more shots. It was getting late in the day and with the sun getting low in the sky, Docklands allows great vistas of the city skyline, with the sun in a flattering position for a combination of portraiture and landscape photography – often called illustrative photography.
I love Docklands in the afternoon, with the water, boats, architecture and cityscape. During the week it is relatively quiet, so we had the place pretty much to ourselves. I have to give a plug to the guy that runs the Gelati shop on the causeway called Limonettis. I was parched and stopped in for a drink. Upon seeing the newlyweds, he promptly made a delicious triple decker gelati for Kim and Jamie, so I had a moral obligation to shoot them outside his shop. The chill in the air was multiplying, so we headed back to the open fire at their reception venue – Waterfront in Port Melbourne, next to the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal.
Waterfront has a great contemporary feel and we got some lovely candid shots under dusk and candlelight before the guests arrived for an intimate wedding dinner – and my eventual departure. Kim and Jamie were the ultimate wedding couple… relaxed, confident and happy. We had a lovely day together. I have uploaded some of my favourite shots during the three hours we spent together.
St Kilda Botanic Gardens to Southbank
Andrea and Leigh were married in the St Kilda Botanic Gardens. There is an amphitheatre style landscaping around the gazebo with paths and flower beds in semi circular swaths. Tall hedging at the back creates a lovely intimate feel – even though it is quite spacious.
After a moving ceremony, we took some family shots in front of the gazebo and headed off to St Kilda beach and the pier across from Fitzroy Street. It was extremely windy, extra care needed to keeps veils on heads – with the sun popping in and out from behind the clouds. The late afternoon sun allowed me plenty of flexibility in photographic style and use of light. taking shots into the setting sun and silhouette shots over the glaring, reflecting water.
From here we set off for Southbank in Melbourne to EQ, a venue located in the Arts Centre, cornering St Kilda Road and Southbank. I took plenty of candid shots at the reception and was there for cake cutting, speeches and some more shots looking over the city across the Yarra River. I had an hour and a half to fight through Friday traffic to head across Melbourne to Diamond Creek and reception venue Ashton Manor for a second evening wedding.
Adi & Audrey – Doncaster to the City
Adi and Audrey made the most of the lack of daylight savings and we set off into town for a pre-ceremony shoot. We travelled from the Fitzroy Gardens, Hardware Lane and Docklands for a brief wander in each location.
From there we travelled back to the Manningham Civic Centre in Doncaster for their ceremony and reception. There was a gallery showing in the civic offices where I wandered around shooting candids of guests having canapes and pre dinner drinks before the ceremony.
After the ceremony, there was a traditional tea ceremony with the exchanging of gifts. I stayed for a while into the reception for the cutting of the cake and the bridal dance. We spent a lovely day together.
Eloping to Melbourne
Chris and My came to Australia for their wedding with Australian Family. They arrived in Melbourne and stayed for the night at the Sandringham Hotel where I met up with them in the morning. We strolled down to Sandringham beach for a few quick shots before setting off to the Yarra Valley for the ceremony at Chateau Yering. The Yarra Valley abounds great photo opportunities, but the gardens of Chateau Yering require no assistance – they’re beautiful – especially with the onset of turning autumn leaves.
Alena & Dean – Sandringham to St Kilda
Alena and Dean were married at the Rotunda on Sandringham Beach – the second time this week I had been to Sandringham for a wedding. After a beautiful ceremony on the top tier of the Rotunda, we went down to the beach for some shots and travelled down to St. Kilda to the Restaurant at the end of St Kilda Pier. We were lucky to get a beautiful sunset when we arrived in St Kilda. Here are some shots of the day.
Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens. Marie & Max
Marie and Max eloped to Australia from Sweden. They stayed at the beautiful little boutique hotel “The Hatton”, just around the corner from the Botanic Gardens off Domain Road. We met at the Hatton, drank some French champagne and headed off to the Botanic Gardens with their baby son for a 2 hour pre-wedding shoot. Here are a few shots from our garden walk. Max worked here for a few years and made many friends.
Shannon & David – Southern Golf Club Keysborough
Shannon and David were married in a civil ceremony on the grounds of the Southern Golf Club in Keysborough. I arrived mid afternoon to get some shots with the boys and met up with Shannon when she arrived. The ceremony was really lovely on the golf course with all bathed in beautiful sunshine. I stayed until the reception and bridal dance. They are a charming couple and the pleasure was all mine!
Doki and Piya Wedding Photography
Doki and Piya were married at the registry office, Spring Street, Melbourne CBD. From there we visited the parks around town and managed to sneak into the Conservatorium in the Treasury Gardens for a couple of quick shots. We shot also at the Fitzroy Gardens, where here is a great row of tall trees – great for shots with converging lines. They had their wedding reception at Melbourne’s stately Windsor Hotel in Spring Street across from Parliament House. I have uploaded a few pages from their album for you to look at.
Jessica and Jyh Melbourne Aquarium
Jessica and Jyh married in Sunbury, headed off to the Botanic Gardens in Williamstown and ended up at the Melbourne Aquarium for the wedding reception. I followed them all the way. We went from the country to the beach and back to Melbourne CBD. We all had a great time together travelling around town.
Grace, Saleem and the Lavender Farms
Grace and Saleem live in Hong Kong and travelled down to Melbourne for a break from their jobs in the torrid Hong Kong banking system. They hired my services for a two day photo shoot. They stayed in the Como Hotel in Prahran from where I picked them up, turned on the navigator and we set off in the car to the Yarra Valley for photos at the Lavender Farm. I built a magazine style album for them. Here are the pages.
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