Autumn days in Yamba are some of my very favourite. Mornings and evenings are cool with perfectly mild day temperatures. This past Saturday was one of those days. The sun was shining and the air was peacefully still.  I arrived at Riverside Ranch to see that much work had been done the day before. The Ceremony and Reception locations were ready to go. The Bride and her Bridesmaids were tucked away in the Bridal Suite having their hair and make-up done by the team at Zig Zag Hair. The Groom arrived shortly after to put little Ruby down for a nap and to get himself ready. Everything was coming To View More >>

The clouds came over and the winds were blowing. In the distance we could see a storm gathering over Yamba. There was a sense of urgency to get this show on the road! All of their loved ones were gathered to witness them making the committment to a lifetime partnership. Umbrellas were underneath seats...just in case. Last year, as we rescheduled their engagement session due to horrible weather, we joked about rain on the wedding day. Apparently there has been a pattern of poor weather for these two! Severe storms had been on the forecast all week. Thankfully, as they said "I do" we watched the To View More >>

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 be a great To View More >>

So this blog post has taken me way longer than I would have liked! School holidays and being in my last month of this pregnancy have been about all I could manage right now. Thankfully, I am sharing these before bubs arrives! Like the family photos that we posted earlier in 2017, these images were taken by local photographer Stephanie Flay. 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 said, To View More >>

Two weeks ago, in the midst of what feels like a crazy exhausting time in our lives, we were reminded why we love photographing weddings so much: it’s an entire day where we’re able to get completely lost in other people. It was such a gift to be able to spend this day putting other people first. To forget about anything and everything that’s happening in our world — and be invited into one of the most important days in someone else’s world. Interestingly, one of the first things Chris and Eliza asked when we had a brief moment together at the reception To View More >>

When you add a 9 week old bub to the mix, things are bound to get cute. Add a set of parents that both have incredibly radiant smiles and you can't help but capture beautiful images! Ben and Courtney, you have the sweetest little family! You both showed enduring joy, patience and kindness during this session, timed at the worst part of the day for a little one! Clifford is blessed to be in your home and destined to have a great smile! To View More >>

The first time we met was for coffee at Botero. Instantly, we fell in love with their story and the commitment they had already made in their relationship. They have shown so much faith and maturity! What a privilege to not only witness such a delightful relationship but capture it also. Thank you for trusting us, Chris and Eliza! They handled this session with so much ease. From Chris' contagious smile to Eliza's expressive brown eyes. In fact, their joy was so contagious that even my cheeks were sore by the end! You two will make a gorgeous bride and groom. We are so excited for your wedding To View More >>