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 >>

This love story begins a few years ago in a place that we are all familiar with. With the smell of burgers and fries in the air, a sweet romance blossoms. A sweet baby boy is born, Jayden put a ring on it and a wedding needs to be planned. This is where I come in. I first met Caitlin shortly after I birthed my third child. They made contact with me only days after I had left hospital and it took me longer than normal to get back to them! In my sleep deprived state, we met up for a coffee to talk about the wedding which was to be a year away almost to the day.  Fast forward to this past weekend. To View More >>

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 >>

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 >>

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. A sweet ceremony set-up under the fig tree by Yamba Weddings and Events. We did 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 >>

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 said, To View More >>

One of the things we love about photography is that no two sessions are ever the same. That's because no two couples are ever the same! We hadn't met Tahlia and Nathaniel yet and it was so lovely to see them as they approached us from their car with warm smiles and confidence. This warmth and confidence continued through the entire session and we are pretty sure the images show it! These guys were pretty clear on two things: they love winter and they don't love the beach. They have chosen the stunning venue at Riverside Ranch, Yamba as their wedding venue. Owned by Fred and Chris Welsh, this 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 >>