Emily and Dixon got married in Auckland, so I flew up for a couple of nights. Once again, I left Elmer with Steven and cried all the way to the airport (I know New Zealanders, I'm a wuss!!). This time I didn't have a comedic book at the ready to cheer myself up, but I had grabbed a novel quickly as I left. Has anyone read Cormac McCarthy's The Road? Yeah. I suppose it did take my mind off things, but it's certainly not bedtime reading if you suffer from nightmares.
However, when I arrived at the hotel in the morning to start shooting Emily and her bridesmaids getting ready, I was on a high! I thought "Yes! Here I am in a swanky Auckland hotel with uber-cool beautiful people, and Steven is at home wading through chicken poo in the rain!!"
It was one of those days where something interesting was happening all the time. A photographer's dream. Teamed with the fact that this wedding was planned to perfection by Emily and Dixon... everything turned out beautifully.
Emily: Serene and graceful all day...
I did a bit of research beforehand to find some spots for location photographs and liked the look of the pillars on the museum at the Auckland Domain. On the map I had it was marked Museum / War Memorial. Here's a funny conversation I had with the wedding car driver...
Sinead: "Hello there! We're off to the Auckland Domain War Memorial..."
Driver: "Hmmm."
Sinead: "Okay, I have a map but I presume you know where it is."
(5 minutes later...)
Driver: "Where are we going?"
Sinead: "Uh, the War Memorial?.......You know, the Museum at the Auckland Domain?"
Driver (annoyed): "Well you've confused things now by saying the Museum. Which do you mean, the Museum or the War Memorial??"
Sinead: "Oh I'm sorry! I didn't realise they were two different places."
Driver: "They're not, they're the same place."
Okay. Anyway, here it is!
Blooming gorgeous!
Two lovely people exited their seats at the chocolate boutique for this shot:
I wanted to include lots of detailey shots since Emily did such a good design job with everything. Tiffany blue and yellow:
I may have eaten about 20 of these - mmmmm (no one wants a grumpy photographer).
The boys in the photobooth:
Lush. I had such a good time at this wedding (and was so well taken care of) that I almost forgot I had a husband and baby at home! What a treat to get back on Sunday to my two boys. Even if Elmer had a totally mismatched outfit on :)
However, when I arrived at the hotel in the morning to start shooting Emily and her bridesmaids getting ready, I was on a high! I thought "Yes! Here I am in a swanky Auckland hotel with uber-cool beautiful people, and Steven is at home wading through chicken poo in the rain!!"
It was one of those days where something interesting was happening all the time. A photographer's dream. Teamed with the fact that this wedding was planned to perfection by Emily and Dixon... everything turned out beautifully.
Emily: Serene and graceful all day...
I did a bit of research beforehand to find some spots for location photographs and liked the look of the pillars on the museum at the Auckland Domain. On the map I had it was marked Museum / War Memorial. Here's a funny conversation I had with the wedding car driver...
Sinead: "Hello there! We're off to the Auckland Domain War Memorial..."
Driver: "Hmmm."
Sinead: "Okay, I have a map but I presume you know where it is."
(5 minutes later...)
Driver: "Where are we going?"
Sinead: "Uh, the War Memorial?.......You know, the Museum at the Auckland Domain?"
Driver (annoyed): "Well you've confused things now by saying the Museum. Which do you mean, the Museum or the War Memorial??"
Sinead: "Oh I'm sorry! I didn't realise they were two different places."
Driver: "They're not, they're the same place."
Okay. Anyway, here it is!
Blooming gorgeous!
Two lovely people exited their seats at the chocolate boutique for this shot:
I wanted to include lots of detailey shots since Emily did such a good design job with everything. Tiffany blue and yellow:
I may have eaten about 20 of these - mmmmm (no one wants a grumpy photographer).
The boys in the photobooth:
Lush. I had such a good time at this wedding (and was so well taken care of) that I almost forgot I had a husband and baby at home! What a treat to get back on Sunday to my two boys. Even if Elmer had a totally mismatched outfit on :)
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I'm catching up on the old blogging! I've just got back from a lovely walk on the beach with the dogs. A little girl with a tiny dog saw Nails and started screaming. Being the sensitive type that he is, Nails immediately bounded over to see what the problem was, and made the screaming even worse. I don't think I helped when I shouted, "NAILS, COME BACK HERE!" I may have sounded a bit gruff. And even though he's a softy, "Nails" isn't the kind of name you associate with a kind and caring dog. Anyway, nobody got hurt.....
Well, Megan and Rodney then. The wedding took place in Megan's mum's garden, and it was a beautiful, simple ceremony. I left Waitati under a thick fog of clouds and drizzle, and arrived in Mosgiel to be welcomed by a lovely warm summer's day. I think I need to move house!
Megan's mum made the dress, they had a huge BBQ for the wedding feast, and a nice big cake made entirely of pavlova. You have to get the important things right ey?!
Thank you for being so good humoured and in-love guys..
I have one more wedding to blog before a trip to Lake Tekapo this weekend!
Well, Megan and Rodney then. The wedding took place in Megan's mum's garden, and it was a beautiful, simple ceremony. I left Waitati under a thick fog of clouds and drizzle, and arrived in Mosgiel to be welcomed by a lovely warm summer's day. I think I need to move house!
Megan's mum made the dress, they had a huge BBQ for the wedding feast, and a nice big cake made entirely of pavlova. You have to get the important things right ey?!
I can see you little girl on the left... I can see you...
Thank you for being so good humoured and in-love guys..
I have one more wedding to blog before a trip to Lake Tekapo this weekend!
Sinead Photo:
The little girl on the left giving you the fingers. Brilliant. Bet she thought she had it sussed. Steven
(04.10.10 @ 01:54 AM)
Sinead:
Steven, sign in with your own name please! You'll confuse people with your manly way of writing.
(04.22.10 @ 01:24 AM)
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March 29, 2010 //
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What's that? You want more photographs of Elmer? Oh, well, okay.
To go along with the images, here is a list of things he's into at the moment, now that he's reached the 6 month mark:
He can stand up using one hand to support himself.
He has two front teeth!!! He loves to chew on human fingers.
He can say words. They aren't English, but I can't rule out their existence in another language. The words are; "alwala"; "braaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrwwwwwwwww"; and his favourite; "INGAAAA".
He loves smiling. And giggling (peek-a-boo)
He likes Beef Rogan Josh. (I fed him some the other night and he ate a tiny little bit. So that counts and now it looks good on my list!)
He's a sensitive little soul and cries when other babies make loud noises. Apart from that, he's a chipper little dude.
Lush ey?
Update on the ducks: I had a little stroll with the dogs to the new pond. All six ducks (Mother Duck's babies) are thoroughly enjoying themselves in the new deeper water. There is also a nice spot on the bank which is very sheltered for standing and preening. Steven's been outside all day, and reported that they ventured out into the field at one point to explore their new world. It all looked a bit frightening though so after a while they about-turned and hurried back to the pond. Awwww.
To go along with the images, here is a list of things he's into at the moment, now that he's reached the 6 month mark:
He can stand up using one hand to support himself.
He has two front teeth!!! He loves to chew on human fingers.
He can say words. They aren't English, but I can't rule out their existence in another language. The words are; "alwala"; "braaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrwwwwwwwww"; and his favourite; "INGAAAA".
He loves smiling. And giggling (peek-a-boo)
He likes Beef Rogan Josh. (I fed him some the other night and he ate a tiny little bit. So that counts and now it looks good on my list!)
He's a sensitive little soul and cries when other babies make loud noises. Apart from that, he's a chipper little dude.
Lush ey?
Update on the ducks: I had a little stroll with the dogs to the new pond. All six ducks (Mother Duck's babies) are thoroughly enjoying themselves in the new deeper water. There is also a nice spot on the bank which is very sheltered for standing and preening. Steven's been outside all day, and reported that they ventured out into the field at one point to explore their new world. It all looked a bit frightening though so after a while they about-turned and hurried back to the pond. Awwww.
Belinda:
Totally lush! And yes, Baby Hag is rather a loud baby, sorry about that Elmer!
Thanks for the DVD Sinead. I really felt like I had received a wee gift! You present your work so well, and I just loved the little tin too.
(03.29.10 @ 09:48 PM)
Sinead Photo:
Why thank you Belinda! Elmer's not going to impress any ladies if he cries every time they try and have a chat is he?
(03.30.10 @ 07:05 PM)
Dallas:
longtime lurker....you did forget one on your list....he's blinken adorable!!
(03.30.10 @ 09:18 PM)
Amanda Harris:
Sinead, Love the photos of Elmer! He is too cute! Amanda & Dion x
(03.31.10 @ 12:58 AM)
Sinead Photo:
Thank you ladies!! x
(04.07.10 @ 06:08 PM)
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For my Facebook fans (woohoo I have fans!!) this was the WINDY wedding I mentioned a couple of weeks back. The kind of wind that gets news coverage and leaves tree branches scattered all over my road. Wind is a tricky one, because whilst with rain you can hide under an umbrella and save your hairdo, wind will get you no matter where you try and hide. If you're expecting a bit of wind on your wedding day (or even if you aren't), pack a super-strong hairspray and about 300 extra kirby grips (hair clips) for your veil.
However, it does make for some sexy photos!! Sean and Sacha got married in St Joseph's Cathedral in Dunedin followed by a reception at The Dunedin Club. Which is a little tucked away gem that I only found as a result of this wedding. Sacha was a tad late for the ceremony (15 mins = tiny bit late, 40 mins = tad late, over an hour = worryingly late). This was in part due to a runaway wedding car - down a big hill!!! I don't have the full story but I think a bridesmaid leapt into said wedding car to save the day! I hope that's true.
Sean and Sacha have been together forever and are utterly comfortable with eachother - in a good way - and totally at ease infront of the camera. They are also muchos in love, mmmmmmmm.
LOTS of babies at this wedding...
Okay, (SIGH)... who gave Liana a baby??
Ahhhh. Thank you for being so lovely Sean and Sacha, speak soon.
In other, less cheery news... our Mother Duck is dead. If you aren't sure who I mean, you can see an image I posted of her when she first arrived here with her ducklings. I feel really sad about this. Steven noticed that she was looking a bit listless last night, and then this morning he found her at the back of the chicken/duck enclosure, and she'd died in the night. He thinks Hussein is responsible. Hussein and Mavis have taken over where the kray twins left off, and have apparently been bullying the ducks, even though the ducks are lovely sweet creatures and generally keep to themselves. Steven witnessed Hussein and Mavis attacking Mother Duck the other day... I don't want to point fingers but....
The rest of the ducks have now been moved to our new pond at the bottom of the land. I will pop out now and see if they are okay and post up a photograph. Poor duckies.....
However, it does make for some sexy photos!! Sean and Sacha got married in St Joseph's Cathedral in Dunedin followed by a reception at The Dunedin Club. Which is a little tucked away gem that I only found as a result of this wedding. Sacha was a tad late for the ceremony (15 mins = tiny bit late, 40 mins = tad late, over an hour = worryingly late). This was in part due to a runaway wedding car - down a big hill!!! I don't have the full story but I think a bridesmaid leapt into said wedding car to save the day! I hope that's true.
Sean and Sacha have been together forever and are utterly comfortable with eachother - in a good way - and totally at ease infront of the camera. They are also muchos in love, mmmmmmmm.
LOTS of babies at this wedding...
Okay, (SIGH)... who gave Liana a baby??
Ahhhh. Thank you for being so lovely Sean and Sacha, speak soon.
In other, less cheery news... our Mother Duck is dead. If you aren't sure who I mean, you can see an image I posted of her when she first arrived here with her ducklings. I feel really sad about this. Steven noticed that she was looking a bit listless last night, and then this morning he found her at the back of the chicken/duck enclosure, and she'd died in the night. He thinks Hussein is responsible. Hussein and Mavis have taken over where the kray twins left off, and have apparently been bullying the ducks, even though the ducks are lovely sweet creatures and generally keep to themselves. Steven witnessed Hussein and Mavis attacking Mother Duck the other day... I don't want to point fingers but....
The rest of the ducks have now been moved to our new pond at the bottom of the land. I will pop out now and see if they are okay and post up a photograph. Poor duckies.....
Liana:
Ohh those wind swept photos are beautiful and ya to hairspray..I must try some!! lucky you don't point the camera at us because we don't look so flash wind swept eh!! what a fab venue, that was soo romantic. As for the baby well..was I given the baby or were your reactions a little slow?? that will teach you for always having a camera in your hands!! he was, as you would say, LUSH!! ya for mummy's needing to wash their hands heeee. Now on to the sad news :( poor mummy duck :( sorry to hear that.
(04.06.10 @ 11:26 PM)
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Thank you Liana!! I'll have to add babysitting to your list of wedding skills. Yes poor mother duck. Hopefully she's not in the same bird-heaven as Reggie the evil chicken....
(04.07.10 @ 06:12 PM)
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I always like "Coming soon" posts on other photographer's blogs. Kind of like when the winter TV schedule is advertised in the autumn. Desperate Housewives anyone? ...ahem, well, someone has to keep Steven company whilst he watches anyway...
COMING SOON...
Megan & Rodney's Wedding:
Sacha and Sean's wedding:
Emily & Dixon's Auckland wedding:
Plus... ELMER!!!!
COMING SOON...
Megan & Rodney's Wedding:
Sacha and Sean's wedding:
Emily & Dixon's Auckland wedding:
Plus... ELMER!!!!
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my favorite is the one where they are showing you a pic of themselves!! that is so cool!! and doesn't surprise me that you got that shot because that is how your creative mind thinks!! fantastic as usual!!! please take me on these out of town jobs lol!!
(04.07.10 @ 07:47 PM)Why thank you Liana! I don't think you want to put up with me blubbing on the plane though!
(04.08.10 @ 06:05 PM)It will be a small price to pay to get to go...and at least I can slap ya and say snap out of it!! then I would give you a cuddle and say "there there". Also you would return with all lens caps and I wouldn't have to tut tut you later lol!
(04.08.10 @ 06:37 PM)The photo of the two little ones in the doorway would win a prize Sinead. I love it. Also thought the detailed one was clever. Well done.
(04.12.10 @ 01:08 AM)M x