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The Pavilion Wedding | Shannon + Chris

November 3, 2010 – 11:04 am

It certainly has been a busy part of the season. So much to blog..not enough hours!! So keep your eyes out for quite a few posts coming up!

First up is the wedding of Shannon and Chris. Both Shannon and Chris have fun personalities with infectious smiles and there were a lot of laughs to be had throughout the day.

They were married at St Joseph’s College on Gregory Terrace, following that, we had a bit of fun at some locations around town before making our way to The Pavilion at Allan Border field for a spot of cricket and then the reception.

Shannon has a great smile!

In a slight departure from tradition, Shannon also had two male attendants (who did their jobs superbly)

I love that the Jacaranda’s are out at the moment

The boys decided to get the bat and ball out for a bit of a hit..

Following which I quickly put the camera away and went into the relative safety of the reception

Some reception details:

ps.. love the donuts!

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Toowong Rowing Club Wedding | Eleanor + Darren

October 29, 2010 – 11:23 am

The sun made a much appreciated guest appearance at one of my most recent weddings, thankfully his Cousin: Clouds and Rain couldn’t attend that day.

The wedding was for the lovely Eleanor and Darren, who were married on the banks of the Brisbane river at the Toowong Rowing Club. The afternoon sunshine and the many blooming Jacaranda trees provided the perfect backdrop after that for the location photography.

Both the ceremony and reception had many fabulous details in keeping with the vintage theme that Eleanor and Darren has planned. Thanks guys for allowing me to photograph your day.

Some of the great reception details

By Steven | Posted in Weddings | Tagged brisbane, photographer, photography, st lucia, stphotography, toowong rowing club, wedding | no comments No Comments | Add a Comment

O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards Wedding | Blaise + Damon

October 21, 2010 – 10:25 am

I recently got to go back to the fantastic Canungra valley to photograph the wedding of Blaise and Damon.

The day started wet and windy as I photographed the girls who were getting ready at Mantra Circle on Cavill down at the Gold Coast. But the atmosphere in the room was warm and calm and I could see that Blaise was not going to let any sort of weather affect her day.

It was then off to O’Reilly’s at Canungra Valley for the ceremony. We then ducked out into the vineyards for some umbrella fun. Then got warm and cosy in the homestead listening to the live music that Damon had arranged.

Miraculously, the weather cleared in time for us to venture out into the vineyards again without the umbrellas before we made our way into the reception.

How is this for a pimped out bridal bus!!?

The ring bearer taking it easy..

Damon looking…Nervous?…Excited?…Happy

Some Reception Details:

Damon and his ‘band’ played a song for Blaise

By Steven | Posted in Weddings | Tagged brisbane, canungra, country, photographer, photography, stphotography, wedding, winery | 1 comments Hide Comments | Add a Comment

alyda -

really gorgeous work Steve! I love how their doggy was involved – yay!

Brisbane Wedding | Christie + Mark

October 20, 2010 – 12:47 am

Well October is shaping up as being one of the wetest on record here in brisbane. But not even the rain can stop some of the fantastic weddings we have had lately.

Christie and Mark were married during one of the recent wet weekends, but they certainly didn’t let it dampen their special day. Their ceremony took place at the broadway chapel in Woolloongabba and was authorised by the wonderful Anne Campbell who held a heartwarming beautiful ceremony for Christie & Mark.

We then braved the rain and went to a few locations for some quick photos before making our way to the reception at The Landing Dockside.

Christie’s Dad keeping and eye on the weather:

Karen from Bliss Floral did another amazing job with the flowers:

I thought the shadows on the wall were cool

This one is Deb’s (Great Shot!)

There were so many great details at the reception:

Talk about troopers! Christie and Mark braved the weather again for a romantic night shoot in the rain!

By Steven | Posted in Weddings | Tagged brisbane, broadway chapel, dockside, photography, stphotography, the landing, wedding | 3 comments Hide Comments | Add a Comment

alyda -

LOVE!!!!! That last shot is just amazing!
Fisheye Studio -

Steven you are a true artist, love working with you! You make people smile on a rainy day : ) Barbs
Craig Hansen -

Your pictures are wonderfully timeless. Great work Steven. I’ve never seen rain captured the way you have on film.

House of Laurels Maleny Wedding | Annie + Kerrin

October 15, 2010 – 11:00 am

I was recently up at Maleny photographing the wedding of Annie & Kerrin at the House of Laurels.

As we drove up the the hills towards Maleny, through the thick fog, we thought we may have a little bit of interesting weather today.

But the weather cleared as we made our way to Annie and the girls and the (correct!) decision was made by Annie and Kerrin to take the gamble and have the ceremony out in the garden.

The moving ceremony went off without a hitch and we then went to a few locations nearby for some bridal party fun. We finished up in a paddock with some amazing afternoon light followed by one of the best rainbows I have ever seen. We then all scrambled to the cars as the rain started really poring down. Thanks Annie for being such a sport out in the paddock & dodging the many cow pats!

For the photographers out there… This was my first wedding with the all new Nikon 85mm 1.4G AFS. It is one awesome lens with a great look. I have included a note above the images that I took with it and at what aperture.

85mm @ 1.4 (love that tiny Dof!!)

85 @1.4

85@1.4

A certain AFL grandfinal rematch just happened to also be on that day.. Kerrin’s dad was keeping updated

The girls waiting to go

Annie’s dad seeing her in her dress for the first time.

There was quite a deal of tears and laughter during the ceremony

85mm @ 1.6

How is this for a rainbow!!

The colours were so intense!

Very shortly after, the heavens opened and we had to dash to the cars

Some reception details;

By Steven | Posted in Weddings | Tagged brisbane, country, farm, house of laurels, maleny, photography, stphotography, wedding | 9 comments Hide Comments | Add a Comment

alyda -

incredible!!! love them big time!
Annie -

Thank you so much Steve and Debbie – they are stunning. You have really given us a beautiful lasting memory of our happy day, including the tears, laughter, drama, rain, rainbows and of course the cow pats! Can’t wait to see the rest!
Caitlin Hocken -

Simply stunning. Your artistry with the photos is incredible. Amazing!
Kellie -

Steve and Debbie what amazing photo’s you were both fantastic photographers to work with and I will be recommending you to future clients.

Annie and Kerrin, what more can I say …. but wow, you are a wonderful couple with a very long and happy future ahead. Thank you for letting me be apart of your day.

Kellie
Laura Henderson -

The photos are amazing – took my breath away. They show all the emotions of this wonderful day. Love love love them.
Amanda & Chris -

A beautiful day for a beautiful couple. From seeing allot of couples over the years there is no doubt in our minds you will have a everlasting and loving partnership and a great future ahead. We wish you nothing but the very best. May your li8fe be filled by nothing but love, happiness and great fortune. Hope to see you for a trip down memory lane with a few bubs in tow. LOL.
Craig Hansen -

You can feel the emotion of the ceremony.
Rhonda Bettridge -

really delightful pics. Rainbow is stunning.
Rhonda Bettridge -

really delightful pics. stunning rainbow.

Glengariff Dayboro Wedding | Lauren + Matt

October 7, 2010 – 10:34 am

I traveled up to Dayboro recently to photograph the wedding of Lauren and Matt.

Their ceremony and reception was held at the picturesque Glengariff estate, which has a great view of the Dayboro valley.

Following the ceremony the guest had drinks and canapes on the lawn while we walked around the grounds and had some fun. We then made our way back up to the homestead to start the nights festivities.

Lauren & Matt’s dog wanted a bit of the limelight too..

By Steven | Posted in Weddings | Tagged brisbane, country, dayboro, glengariff, photography, stphotography, wedding, winery | 1 comments Hide Comments | Add a Comment

alyda -

really really beautiful Steve!!! *high five*

Our Lady of Victories Wedding | Viola + Matt

October 1, 2010 – 11:36 am

Way back when I photographed Viola and Matt’s engagement shoot, I knew their wedding day was going to be awesome. And it didn’t disappoint.

Their ceremony was held in probably one my favourite churches in Brisbane: Our Lady of Victories in Bowen Hills. It has so much character and an amazing view over Newstead and the river.

Following the ceremony we headed around town for some fun and then made our way to the reception which was held at The Landing at Dockside.

Viola and her Grandfather have a special bond

I love the way Matt looks at Viola

Some Reception Details (ps. love the cake!)

By Steven | Posted in Weddings | Tagged brisbane, our lady of victories, photography, stphotography, wedding | 4 comments Hide Comments | Add a Comment

Sue K -

awesome photos! Really captured the beautiful day that it was. These guys are just so in love and such a gorgeous couple together.
Emily Cosgrove -

Love, love, love them!! Amazing work as usual Steve – not hard when the bride is that stunning though!!
Lisa C -

Another beautiful wedding Steve, great church, gorgeous couple, fun locations and a brilliant wedding cake!!
tim Harris -

these are of the chart steve! WOW!

Cathedral of St Stephen Wedding | Helen & Micheal

September 28, 2010 – 12:54 am

Helen and Micheal’s wedding was a lot of fun to photograph. You could just tell that everyone on the day was up for a good time.

The day started with Micheal at home with the boys ( and two cute dogs!). It was then off to Helen who was getting ready at the Marriott in the city.

The ceremony took place in the majestic Cathedral of St Stephen in the city. We then took a little tour around town with the bridal party for photos before finishing up at the Marriott for the reception.

The festivities kicked off at the reception with the whole bridal party dancing on entry and then everyone hitting the dance floor. They also had one the most amazing Candy Bars I have ever seen (/tasted ).

I also want to give a big shout out to Santo and the crew at Paper Cranes Productions. They were a blast to work with on the day and if you ever want one of the best wedding cinematographers in Australia to video your day, give them a call.

I loved Helen’s Shoes

I got lucky with a guest’s flash going off as I tripped the shutter

Santo from Paper Cranes doing his thing

The bridal party getting their boogie on!

Some Reception Details

Now thats how you do a candy bar!

We also had some photobooth fun!

By Steven | Posted in Weddings | Tagged brisbane, cathedral of st stephen, city, fun, marriott, paper cranes, photobooth, photography, stphotography, wedding | 1 comments Hide Comments | Add a Comment

Claire -

Incredible, beautiful and creative photos!!! Helen looks divine! So much kissing- I love it! The lighting and angles in these photos is amazing! You make our lolly buffet look delicious (not that it isn’t hehe!)

Newcastle Destination Wedding |Ashley + Nathan

September 21, 2010 – 1:26 am

I love shooting in new and different locations and recently I had this opportunity when I photographed the wedding of Ashley and Nathan down in Newcastle.

Both were originally from Newcastle but have since settled in Brisbane. So they thought it fitting to have their special day down in their home town amongst close family and friends.

Both Ashley and Nathan have strong family ties and it was lovely to capture this closeness throughout the day. It was also a pleasure to capture the close bond between this great couple. As you will probably notice in the photos below, we had a lot of fun throughout the day.

Ashley wore a gorgeous Darb dress

The look on Dads face seeing Ashley in her dress for the first time:

Nathan and the boys got ready at Ashley’s Grandfather’s home.

Which conveniently was right across the road from the church

Nathan’s dad sharing some last minute ‘advice’

Laura the Flowergirl/ring bearer did a great job

I loved shooting at the old buildings in downtown Newcastle

Did I mention that we had a spectacular day

Once the sun had set there was this beautiful soft glowy light down near the old swimming baths

Some wedding reception details from Noahs on the beach

By Steven | Posted in Weddings | Tagged beach, destination wedding, newcastle, noahs on the beach, photography, stphotography, wedding | 6 comments Hide Comments | Add a Comment

Ash & Nathan -

Hi Steve,

Just wishing to say thank you so much for the gorgeous photos!!! We absolutely love them and can’t wait to see the rest.

Ash & Nathan
alyda -

Oh wow Steve!!!!! this has got to be one of your best for sure!! That shot of them on the hill (where they are really tiny) is phenomenal, and those buildings aaggghhh! so good!
Kay -

Steve! Beautiful pictures of my daughters wedding…thankyou
Mara & Gerard -

Dear Ash and Nathan – the photos look fantastic and it looked like a beautiful day. Ash your mum and dad look so proud and so they should be – Steve the photo captured it perfectly. Have a wonderful life together – from Gerard and Mara (from Paris). Ciao.
tim Harris -

Oh man these are great! That dress is unreal!
Craig Hansen -

Great use of the local area, beautiful contrast allowing a wonderful sample of various moments.

Brisbane Wedding | Vicki + Quang

September 15, 2010 – 11:43 am

I have been really looking forward to photographing Vicki and Quang’s wedding. I love when I get the opportunity to photograph and experience weddings from different cultural backgrounds to my own.

The day started at the busy home of Quang as he and the boys prepared for the up coming Tea ceremony. The house was bursting with excited and happy family who gathered to then make their way to Vicki’s home for the start of the ceremony.

Following the fireworks and the gift giving, everyone gathered inside for the Tea ceremony.

After the tea ceremony it was then time for a quick change for Vicki into her gorgeous wedding gown and then off to start the western ceremony.

We then had some fun around town during the location shoot before heading to the always impressive Landmark restaurant in Sunnybank for the Reception/Party.

The food and entertainment flowed throughout the night with dancing performances and some rather interesting games