A gorgeous outdoor ceremony in the sun, a stylish reception, two black helicopters, a ride to the mountains, a bit of golf, some fijian dancing, the haka, big blue skies, cute details and two very beautiful, model-esque yet relaxed and lovely people getting married. Sometimes life throws you a tough one and you just have to battle through. I'm sure you can sympathise.
Actually the only downside to this wedding was me getting Camera-Arm. Much like Truckers-Arm (sunburn on the one side) only a result of holding a camera up all day in the sun. Then on the way back to Dunedin on Sunday it was so sunny I got Truckers-Arm anyway!
Thanks guys for being such a pleasure to photograph, and for pulling off such an elegant, entertaining yet intimate day. x
When I go out and photograph people, there is a little part of my stomach that feels a bit sick leaving my baby behind. As soon as I get to work though I'm in my photography world and I love it. Being able to have a baby as well as continue my career is a dream -a tiring one sometimes- but a dream all the same.
It also means I get a break (thanks to my husband), and when I come home to see my lovely warm sleeping baby all cwtched up in bed I just want to eat him up he's so beautiful.
To use your word Sinead this photograph of Elmer is just 'LUSH' 'he really is beautiful, it's no wonder you are so proud of him. Your mum; dad and Roisin must be so excited about meeting him soon and spoiling him I've no doubt. Have a lovely Chtistmas together.
Awwww... I'm going to say what I always say but it's true....he's so adorable!
(12.05.09 @ 08:04 AM)
Kylie made the hat...
During the speeches Kylie made a point of thanking Nelson's parents for his dimples!
Lush. Apparently I say that a lot at weddings - I can't help myself, it's my welsh roots! And besides, it's a far better word than something lame like 'awesome' :) I'm off to Queenstown in a mo for a wedding tomorrow. I used to take ages to pack when it was just me going away. A husband, baby and two dogs plus my camera gear needs about a week of organisation so I'd better get to it....
He's either frowning or laughing...
He's getting some nice baby chubb now. All he needs next is some hair! My parents are arriving in two weeks(!!!) so I'll have to teach him some tricks...
Hi Sinead, Don't worry about the hair you were pretty bald until you were two. And as for tricks, we don't expect any - just get him to say grandma, and your mother will be happy.
(11.24.09 @ 12:03 AM)Sinead! The pictures are wonderful and making me want one too! Have a wonderful time with your family.... and make sure you take a few photos ;-)
(11.24.09 @ 03:42 AM)He is so cute! I love the hat. Can't wait to meet him in 3 weeks! Yaaaaaaaaaay! xxxx
(11.24.09 @ 02:21 PM)Look at your baby.... so lovely and cute.....we must get you to take photos to our own baby when we have one some day....
(11.26.09 @ 07:01 PM)Ann, if you guys have a baby I will definitely want to photograph him/her!
(11.27.09 @ 12:16 PM)Congratulations Sinead, he is absolutely gorgeous! He has your sparkle by the bucketload for sure! Can't wait until we have a little one so we can get you to take some more lush pics!
(11.27.09 @ 07:14 PM)Aw, thanks Sheryl. He does have lots of sparkle, I'm just trying to train him to be more sparkly in the day, and less sparkly at night! x
(11.30.09 @ 10:35 PM)
For this last shot, I made Ann trudge over rough terrain in her gigantic heels for a 20 minute
Ann and Hong are such the sweetest couple, and I hope I've captured a bit of that in these images. Thanks for being SO obliging and lovely guys..
I'm back in Queenstown next week for a wedding, and in the meantime I have a wedding tomorrow at the Art Gallery that I should be blogging over the next few days so stay tuned.
Wow Sinead these images are just stunning. Can we have more of Elmer please?
(11.21.09 @ 11:41 AM)Thank you Greta!! Elmer you say? I'm sure I can oblige :)
(11.23.09 @ 04:39 PM)All these photos are so great.... we are looking so forward to the others.....
We just love your photos so much..... thanks so much.
:) Thank you Ann, it was a pleasure to work with you two lovely people.
(11.27.09 @ 12:18 PM)