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Hello, and welcome to the EG blog! I'm Eleasha Grivins and my husband Mitch and I are a photography team based in the Clarence Valley of Northern NSW. We hope you enjoy browsing our latest work, helpful resources and getting a little peek into our life!

CATEGORY: Engagement

Warm, joyful and authentic. After six years together, four years engaged and a ten month old daughter, Rebecca and Alex showed a comfort with each other that is such a privilege to capture. My challenge to you is to get to the end of this post without a smile on your face! Bec and Alex, you guys make six years together look good! To View More >>

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On Saturday, after months of hard work, Riverside Ranch owners Chris and Fred Welsh welcomed the public to come and see their newest project, The Moondance Saloon. They have lovingly renovated their horse stable to be an all-weather, sound-proof wedding reception venue. Many of Yamba's local wedding vendors collaborated to style, cater and photograph this event which as you will see was full of good quality, colour and fun. Stunning styling by the talented Sarah from Ivy Lane and Co and Mel from Wildflower Wanderings. To View More >>

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Between the window shaking thunderstorms on Friday night and the drizzling rain all of Sunday, Saturday was a picture perfect Winter’s day in Yamba. We were filled with anticipation leading up to this wedding. Not only was the weather forecast unpredictable, but also Saturday, on their wedding day, would be the first time we would actually meet Emma and Mark. We arrived as the girls were getting ready and were immediately met with a warm hug and a big friendly welcome.  Their radiant smiles and relaxed attitudes were infectious. From that first moment we knew it was going To View More >>

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Generous, kind, relaxed, thoughtful. These are the first words that come to mind as I reflect on Tahlia and Nathaniel and their gorgeous wedding day. In Saturday’s afternoon winter sunshine by the old fig tree they very beautifully committed their lives to each other and then threw a seriously great party. Their love for each other is obvious – which made capturing it really enjoyable for us. But to be honest, I was just as awestruck by their obvious love for their family and friends.   From the way they so genuinely and thoughtfully honoured their parents in the words of their To View More >>

Engagement sessions always bring an element of unknown. What do I do in front of the camera? Where do I look? What should I do with my hands? Should I look at the camera? It is also often the first time we are meeting our couples!  In general, the first fifteen minutes will be awkward. We try to set this as an expectation from the start! Some of the things we ask can also feel a bit awkward. On camera, what feels weird tends to look great, o ur goal being to capture images where our couples look their best AND tell a story. We do this through posing and our use of light. With all of that To View More >>

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