Sometimes I read other people's blogs (not very often Steven - mostly I'm working of course..), and I am struck by how wonderful other people's lives seem. They run on the beach, they laugh over silIy little things, and they revel in the good side of life. Then in the evening, as they share remote controls with their husbands, they blog about what a wonderful day it's been.
I don't want to come across as one of those people. So I will preface this post with the fact that the day before The Lovely Afternoon, Steven and I had a big row about all sorts of silly little things, I had a fat day, and I also had a mini tantrum over the annoying bit of carpet that sticks up because we don't have proper carpet because I live in a barn and not a real house.
The lovely afternoon:
The logo is still allowed because I 'managed' the photograph and Steven pressed the shutter :)
Ahhhhhhhhh.
I don't want to come across as one of those people. So I will preface this post with the fact that the day before The Lovely Afternoon, Steven and I had a big row about all sorts of silly little things, I had a fat day, and I also had a mini tantrum over the annoying bit of carpet that sticks up because we don't have proper carpet because I live in a barn and not a real house.
The lovely afternoon:
The logo is still allowed because I 'managed' the photograph and Steven pressed the shutter :)
Ahhhhhhhhh.
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I shot Kristina and Mike's wedding last month, it was an evening ceremony in the Chinese Gardens (the first time I've been in there!) and very emotional and intimate. For non-Dunedin-locals, the Gardens were constructed over the last few years as a recognition of the influence of the Chinese in the setting up of Dunedin city. They are beautiful, and so cool to be in a little enclave where you can imagine you're in China... until you step outside and there's Baby City supermarket...
Kristina and Mike were super relaxed so a joy to photograph...
Mmmmmmm, chinese food!!!!!
Kristina and Mike were super relaxed so a joy to photograph...
Mmmmmmm, chinese food!!!!!
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The idea of baby tummy time is for the baby in question to lie on his front, lift his head up to survey the world and thus exercise his neck muscles. Amongst other things.
This is what Elmer does:
He lies like a cute little slug looking out of the window and contemplating life. But hey, who needs a big thick neck full of muscles when you ALREADY have a girlfriend?? Here is Elmer in bed with his girlfriend Erin, and you'll notice they are holding hands!!
I'm not sure what he said to impress her enough for this to occur, but it may have been the fact that he now sleeps in a cot!! Like a big 'ole baby. Well, I say 'sleeps'... haha, maybe 'naps' would be more appropriate...
Look at his little shocked face! I probably shouldn't have told him we're sending him out to work quite so soon....
This is what Elmer does:
He lies like a cute little slug looking out of the window and contemplating life. But hey, who needs a big thick neck full of muscles when you ALREADY have a girlfriend?? Here is Elmer in bed with his girlfriend Erin, and you'll notice they are holding hands!!
I'm not sure what he said to impress her enough for this to occur, but it may have been the fact that he now sleeps in a cot!! Like a big 'ole baby. Well, I say 'sleeps'... haha, maybe 'naps' would be more appropriate...
Look at his little shocked face! I probably shouldn't have told him we're sending him out to work quite so soon....
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I haven't photographed a wedding in First Church before - it reminded me of churches in the UK, and I love being in the middle of the city! Like a trendy New Yawk photographer! Not a bit of hay in sight. Just bits of hay on the carpet when I came home because it sticks to Steven's farmer's socks.
Anyway, we captured a few shots of A & D with the surrounding buildings and alleyways as a backdrop and it was so cool! Something I want my future brides and grooms to consider - it's so nice to have just 10-15 minutes away from your wedding - away from your bridal party, where you can cuddle and chat. And be swanky models!
Amanda and Dion are just gorgeous, and the wedding was sunny, elegant and intimate...
Dion is a funny man..
Thank you guys for being lovely, elegant and funny all day despite the tropical Dunedin heat (!!)
Amanda Harris & Dion Lobb:
Hi Sinead. Thank you so much for being our wedding photographer. The photos are amazing. Actuallly words can't describe how we feel about our wedding images. You have such a gorgeous artistic eye, what phenominal talent! You were just beatiful to work with....patient, funny and you guided us where we obviously needed it. We don't know how to thank you enough and truly believe the magical memories and images you captured for us are priceless. We recomend you to everyone who is looking for professional photographer and look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank you Sinead and Liana, and thank you to your families who allowed us to steal so much of your time and energy leading up to our big day, then working those long hours on the 27th and then the many days of hard work you put in afterwards. Thank you...Thank you.....Thank you. Amanda & Dion
(03.13.10 @ 11:40 AM)
Sinead:
Thank you Amanda (and Dion!). Your words mean a lot to me - I do this because I love it, and comments like yours make it all so worthwhile. How lovely of you to take the time to write.. you've just made my week!! xxx
(03.14.10 @ 11:54 AM)
Rachael Kelly:
THese are gorgeous, love the wide angle church shot. Looking at these you realy feel like you were there on the day. Great work!
(03.16.10 @ 01:02 PM)
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Paul and Stacey are like a celebrity couple in Dunedin. It seems like every time I meet with clients, or chat with someone who visits my blog they say "Oh and you're photographing my friends Paul and Stacey in February..." or "I saw Stacey and Paul's engagement photographs on your blog!" or "I thought I'd contact you since I know you're photographing Paul and Stacey's wedding..." Seriously!
So now I feel like a celebrity gossip magazine with an exclusive on the wedding images. The wedding was so much fun (as I knew it would be), and pretty eventful photography-wise. We had a lil' mishap following the wedding cars, got stuck briefly behind a car crash, visited the scene of a very recent crime (something I definitely don't condone by the way...), slung some guns around and I almost had my camera chopped in half with a golf club. By Stacey! Luckily we're all still friends (I think), and I feel very lucky to have been hired by two such cool cats.
Some of my favourites:
The FUNNIEST first dance!
So now I feel like a celebrity gossip magazine with an exclusive on the wedding images. The wedding was so much fun (as I knew it would be), and pretty eventful photography-wise. We had a lil' mishap following the wedding cars, got stuck briefly behind a car crash, visited the scene of a very recent crime (something I definitely don't condone by the way...), slung some guns around and I almost had my camera chopped in half with a golf club. By Stacey! Luckily we're all still friends (I think), and I feel very lucky to have been hired by two such cool cats.
Some of my favourites:
The FUNNIEST first dance!
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I think I laughed out loud when I read your post.... if it makes you feel any better I have a non insulated home with brown paisley carpet... oh and bright orange vinyl kitchen chairs... which are delicately perched next to my orange formica kitchen table..... circa 1967!! (and no they are not shabby chic, more like bloody ugly) We didn't argue this morning we just ignored one another!!! I had a super dooper I'm so fat day, and I have skin like a 15 year old (not smooth and wrinkle free 15 year old.... spotty and blemished 15 year old skin)
(03.17.10 @ 12:39 AM)However I feel better now that I had a visit to your blog!! xxx
It must be like being on holiday ALL of the time :D
(03.17.10 @ 08:07 AM)Ahhhh, yes (http://sineadphoto.blogspot.com/2008/12/like-being-on-holiday-all-time.html), that was fun living in the tent ey?! I just re-read that post and now I feel so much better living in a barn! Albeit without a bathroom... Fiona, I can sympathise about the carpet/1970s theme there. My carpet makes me feel dizzy on a regular basis.
(03.17.10 @ 10:48 PM)