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A wedding I shot a few weeks back now, when we could still say it was summer.
I loved shooting this wedding for two reasons. One was that Travis was (hand on heart) the happiest groom I have EVER seen marrying his bride Deborah. The ceremony was heartfelt but also illicited lots of happy laughter from the guests because of his sheer, unabashed contentment. He and Deb have the most beautiful, solid relationship, and their love for eachother is inspiring.
Also... the weather was typically New Zealandish, and after it pelted down with rain just before we shot the family groups, followed by some cloud cover, the sun suddenly appeared, and we had the most beautiful sunny evening (best time of year for the light of course). Inbetween, as we travelled along the peninsula, there was a rain storm out at sea, so we skipped over a bit of rough grass to make the most of the colours and light.
Ceremony at Pukehiki Church, and a reception at Larnach Castle....
Lush :)
I loved shooting this wedding for two reasons. One was that Travis was (hand on heart) the happiest groom I have EVER seen marrying his bride Deborah. The ceremony was heartfelt but also illicited lots of happy laughter from the guests because of his sheer, unabashed contentment. He and Deb have the most beautiful, solid relationship, and their love for eachother is inspiring.
Also... the weather was typically New Zealandish, and after it pelted down with rain just before we shot the family groups, followed by some cloud cover, the sun suddenly appeared, and we had the most beautiful sunny evening (best time of year for the light of course). Inbetween, as we travelled along the peninsula, there was a rain storm out at sea, so we skipped over a bit of rough grass to make the most of the colours and light.
Ceremony at Pukehiki Church, and a reception at Larnach Castle....
Lush :)
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I shot my last wedding of the summer season last week and I have a lot of blogging to catch up on. Milo didn't want me to blog (or do anything other than deal with his teething issues) last week, so I'm a little behind on all fronts.
What better place to start though than the wedding of Amy and Chris, who married at Islington in Mosgiel followed by a reception at the Rowing Club. Looking back on the images I realise how autumnal they are, with the oranges and yellows in the trees and all the beautiful falling leaves. It felt like the end of summer on the day though, it was warm, with just the right amount of afternoon sunlight coming through the haze. Amy had hung lanterns in the big tree at Islington, and during the ceremony leaves gently fell to the ground. It was lovely. The day before we discussed getting some sunset shots on the balcony at the Rowing club, and the timing turned out perfectly for us. I took some shots as I drove home too, with the light disappearing from the sky.
Amy had a very definite and confident style for this wedding. I loved the stationary, details, the messages on her shoes, the lawn games, and Amy's beautiful custom made dress. The timings were great, and it felt like people had plenty of opportunity to chat, mingle and enjoy the sun.
Amy and Chris compliment eachother beautifully.. I enjoyed photographing these two.
A few images!
More to come!
What better place to start though than the wedding of Amy and Chris, who married at Islington in Mosgiel followed by a reception at the Rowing Club. Looking back on the images I realise how autumnal they are, with the oranges and yellows in the trees and all the beautiful falling leaves. It felt like the end of summer on the day though, it was warm, with just the right amount of afternoon sunlight coming through the haze. Amy had hung lanterns in the big tree at Islington, and during the ceremony leaves gently fell to the ground. It was lovely. The day before we discussed getting some sunset shots on the balcony at the Rowing club, and the timing turned out perfectly for us. I took some shots as I drove home too, with the light disappearing from the sky.
Amy had a very definite and confident style for this wedding. I loved the stationary, details, the messages on her shoes, the lawn games, and Amy's beautiful custom made dress. The timings were great, and it felt like people had plenty of opportunity to chat, mingle and enjoy the sun.
Amy and Chris compliment eachother beautifully.. I enjoyed photographing these two.
A few images!
More to come!
Alysha:
love the b&w photo looking down the tunnel to the couple so cute and very cool composition
Bex:
Such beautiful colours, have captured the day perfectly!
(04.13.13 @ 11:18 AM)
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I made myself a rule last year, that I would only photograph weddings in Dunedin when my baby was born. That was after I'd booked this beautiful Dansey's Pass wedding, and another gorgeous wedding I just shot in Clyde. Two weddings away in two weeks! As it turned out, it was so refreshing to get away, and have days shooting in some really beautiful, isolated spots.
The place Jo and Paul chose for their wedding suited them to a T. It was a warm, overcast day, and Dansey's Pass Inn is situated on a long dirt road that leads through a mountain pass, so it feels snug and closed in by the surrounding hills. The wedding was simple and earthy, with lovely elegant and stylish touches. Jo and Paul were ultra relaxed with me, and gave me full license to do my thing, which felt great.
A small ceremony was followed by drinks and canapes in the Inn, a few photos up on the mountain road, and then an intimate candlelit dinner. Lots of lovely little things to photograph along the way, including children, details, rabbits and a crafty goat.
I totally fell in love with this wedding...
Lovely :) Milo is asleep so I will get on with some editing....
The place Jo and Paul chose for their wedding suited them to a T. It was a warm, overcast day, and Dansey's Pass Inn is situated on a long dirt road that leads through a mountain pass, so it feels snug and closed in by the surrounding hills. The wedding was simple and earthy, with lovely elegant and stylish touches. Jo and Paul were ultra relaxed with me, and gave me full license to do my thing, which felt great.
A small ceremony was followed by drinks and canapes in the Inn, a few photos up on the mountain road, and then an intimate candlelit dinner. Lots of lovely little things to photograph along the way, including children, details, rabbits and a crafty goat.
I totally fell in love with this wedding...
Lovely :) Milo is asleep so I will get on with some editing....
shelley:
LOVE the goat hehehehe
(03.27.13 @ 08:47 PM)
Sally:
Beautiful pics from a beautiful day
(03.28.13 @ 04:28 PM)
Anna Munro:
I keep coming back to this post Sinead, its blowing my mind. That shot of the kid with his face half smooshed out of the window, and the one of the goat. You are just SO GOOD. Elliot Erwit good.
(04.12.13 @ 12:10 PM)
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Deirdre and Nick are a super sweet couple, up for anything I suggested, including wading out into the sea in Dunedin on a Sunday night in March. They are getting married next year (2014!!! doesn't that seem like ages away?) I'm really looking forward to working with them. This engagement session was loads of fun, I'm not normally a massive beach fan for portrait shots, but I may be coming around to it...
Yum. Feels like the end of summer to me. Autumn is pretty cool though, so I'm mostly okay with it.
Oh, and just so I can show off, here is the tasty banana loaf that Deirdre MADE for me!!!
It's all gone. About 1/3 was gone before I got home actually, running around on the beach with heavy cameras is hungry work.
Yum. Feels like the end of summer to me. Autumn is pretty cool though, so I'm mostly okay with it.
Oh, and just so I can show off, here is the tasty banana loaf that Deirdre MADE for me!!!
It's all gone. About 1/3 was gone before I got home actually, running around on the beach with heavy cameras is hungry work.
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Sarah and Josh married last week on the lawn at Glenfalloch, the same place her parents had their wedding ceremony many years before.
It rained softly, and people stood under umbrellas to watch them say say their vows to eachother. It was a beautiful, personal day for a couple who are obviously deeply in love. Partly encouraged by my advice that the late afternoon sun is beautiful at this time of year (ahem...) Sarah and Josh planned their ceremony for 4pm. The day before when we met up for a chat, I was excited about how lovely the sun would look coming through the trees, despite the fact that is was really hot. However... sometimes nature throws us a challenge, and because it rained, we captured some more soft, intimate shots that I love. Somehow I think they suit Sarah and Josh's relationship so much more. Besides, it was sunny for the engagement shoot and you can't have it all!
Not much time to write tonight, have to put the boys to bed and want to get this online..
A few of my favourites, enjoy :)
Lush. More soon!
It rained softly, and people stood under umbrellas to watch them say say their vows to eachother. It was a beautiful, personal day for a couple who are obviously deeply in love. Partly encouraged by my advice that the late afternoon sun is beautiful at this time of year (ahem...) Sarah and Josh planned their ceremony for 4pm. The day before when we met up for a chat, I was excited about how lovely the sun would look coming through the trees, despite the fact that is was really hot. However... sometimes nature throws us a challenge, and because it rained, we captured some more soft, intimate shots that I love. Somehow I think they suit Sarah and Josh's relationship so much more. Besides, it was sunny for the engagement shoot and you can't have it all!
Not much time to write tonight, have to put the boys to bed and want to get this online..
A few of my favourites, enjoy :)
Lush. More soon!
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Sometimes I shoot a wedding
that is so much fun, with so many adoring, beautiful people that writing
the blog post is tricky. I don't want to sound like a fake. I don't
want to sound like some annoying internet type who says "oh look at me
with my wonderful job and wonderful clients and everything is
wonderful!" It's not always wonderful. Wedding photography can be
stressful and challenging and exhausting. But the reason I do this job
is because amongst all of that are moments of great happiness and
reward, and this wedding was kind of a moment like that.
I feel like I could tell you quite a lot about Janna and Grant, and about their families. Grant is from the UK, and has travelled over to Dunedin to follow his love, Janna. Family and friends made the big trip over to New Zealand for the wedding, flying home again today (the day I always dread with my family), so this will be a very emotional time for them.
Like a lot of families, Janna and Grant are very close to theirs, but unlike a lot of people they wear their hearts on their sleeves, so it is easy to see how much love they have for everyone. That's partly why I enjoyed photographing them so much, and partly why I don't need to write so much today. I'll just let the images talk.
Lush. That blog post took a while to get up - inbetween answering questions about cranes, diggers and trains, baby feeding, changing nappies and requests for strawberry milk - I got there in the end!
I feel like I could tell you quite a lot about Janna and Grant, and about their families. Grant is from the UK, and has travelled over to Dunedin to follow his love, Janna. Family and friends made the big trip over to New Zealand for the wedding, flying home again today (the day I always dread with my family), so this will be a very emotional time for them.
Like a lot of families, Janna and Grant are very close to theirs, but unlike a lot of people they wear their hearts on their sleeves, so it is easy to see how much love they have for everyone. That's partly why I enjoyed photographing them so much, and partly why I don't need to write so much today. I'll just let the images talk.
Lush. That blog post took a while to get up - inbetween answering questions about cranes, diggers and trains, baby feeding, changing nappies and requests for strawberry milk - I got there in the end!
Janna & Grant:
we are sooooo happy with these!!!! you're unreal Sinead!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
(03.03.13 @ 09:27 PM)
Sinead Photo:
Aw Janna, thank you. I'm always a little nervous before I hear back, that's a lovely reaction, thanks!!!
(03.03.13 @ 09:44 PM)
Ricky "BestMan" Harewood:
Amazing!! Reeeeally really nice... x
(03.03.13 @ 10:23 PM)
Kristy "Head Bridesmaid" Rae :
Loving the photos! So good to relive the magical day! Sinead you really were fantastic and these photos sum up the whole day perfectly xx
(03.04.13 @ 07:37 AM)
Jackie MOG Delaney:
Outstanding, breathtaking, 'awesome'. You have totally captured the magical feeling of that unique day... can not thank you enough. I can not wait to see the rest, Jackie xx
(03.06.13 @ 08:15 PM)
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One of the reasons I love shooting at Larnach Castle on the peninsula is that weddings there have to be later in the day due to the fact that it is open to the public too. That means outdoor ceremonies are held in the most beautiful afternoon light, and any creative/portrait shots we do afterwards benefit from the same lovely light!
Adam joked that since there was very much a scottish vein running through the wedding, that he was hoping for a nice foggy day for the wedding so that it all looked mysterious and castley (he didn't use those words, they are mine). Unfortunately for him (but probably not anyone else), it was beautifully sunny and warm, but then when we headed up to the turret for some big wide creative shots... it was cloudy and still. And then sunny again! I love it when the weather behaves.
Adam and Brigid came to me a long time ago with the idea of shooting their weddiing, so it was great to finally be there seeing it all unfold perfectly. Adam did the lions share of the organisation (or so I believe) which is very refreshing in these modern times. During his speech he said that he hoped he had done Brigid proud, and I think you can see the evidence of that in the images below. A stunning day for a sweet couple where everything came together beautifully...
Adam joked that since there was very much a scottish vein running through the wedding, that he was hoping for a nice foggy day for the wedding so that it all looked mysterious and castley (he didn't use those words, they are mine). Unfortunately for him (but probably not anyone else), it was beautifully sunny and warm, but then when we headed up to the turret for some big wide creative shots... it was cloudy and still. And then sunny again! I love it when the weather behaves.
Adam and Brigid came to me a long time ago with the idea of shooting their weddiing, so it was great to finally be there seeing it all unfold perfectly. Adam did the lions share of the organisation (or so I believe) which is very refreshing in these modern times. During his speech he said that he hoped he had done Brigid proud, and I think you can see the evidence of that in the images below. A stunning day for a sweet couple where everything came together beautifully...
Lots of kid photographs! Making up for the fact that I'm not photographing my boys enough recently. Busy times around here, and lots more to come.
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Rebecca and Nick's Wedding was a beautiful, elegant and emotional affair in Christchurch, New Zealand. Due to the distance involved, I only got to meet Rebecca on the morning of her wedding day, but felt like I knew her from our email and skype conversations, and I couldn't wait to see how this day we'd been talking about for months and months would pan out.
Rebecca and Nick were exactly how I imagined them to be - two very genuine, happy souls. Rebecca's love for Nick is written all over her face; she spent the entire day smiling, laughing or crying. Nick's love for Rebecca is equally strong but is given away in subtle looks and glances. I loved capturing these two beaming at eachother in such adoring yet different ways.
Because Rebecca and Nick wanted their wedding day to be spent enjoying family and friends, they opted for a first look and portrait photographs before the ceremony. Such a great idea. We chose a shady patch under a huge tree at Hintons (fab venue by the way), and I was able to capture them seeing eachother for the first time that day.
The ceremony was funny and heartfelt, with the minister, Mike, involving the congregation and creating a celebratory atmosphere. Afterwards there was mingling (that Rebecca and Nick could fully enjoy) outside in the sun at Russley Golf Club, good food, speeches, and a band that got everyone on the dance floor later on.
Oh and I just LOVED Rebecca's bold vintage style, it was really fabulous :)
Ah, beautiful.
The next wedding I have to blog was organised entirely by the groom! A rarity in the wedding world..
Rebecca and Nick were exactly how I imagined them to be - two very genuine, happy souls. Rebecca's love for Nick is written all over her face; she spent the entire day smiling, laughing or crying. Nick's love for Rebecca is equally strong but is given away in subtle looks and glances. I loved capturing these two beaming at eachother in such adoring yet different ways.
Because Rebecca and Nick wanted their wedding day to be spent enjoying family and friends, they opted for a first look and portrait photographs before the ceremony. Such a great idea. We chose a shady patch under a huge tree at Hintons (fab venue by the way), and I was able to capture them seeing eachother for the first time that day.
The ceremony was funny and heartfelt, with the minister, Mike, involving the congregation and creating a celebratory atmosphere. Afterwards there was mingling (that Rebecca and Nick could fully enjoy) outside in the sun at Russley Golf Club, good food, speeches, and a band that got everyone on the dance floor later on.
Oh and I just LOVED Rebecca's bold vintage style, it was really fabulous :)
Ah, beautiful.
The next wedding I have to blog was organised entirely by the groom! A rarity in the wedding world..
Steven, Sineads Husband.:
The Organist. In his socks and shorts!!!!
(02.19.13 @ 09:03 PM)
Monica:
Great photographs Sinead. Loved the dappled sunlight, vintage cars, the bride's expressive face and the detail on her dress. All perfectly captured. M x
(02.20.13 @ 11:15 AM)
Anonymous:
organist must have been mowing the lawns,forgot the time,dashed in the back door,played well just the same.
and it was a hot day!
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Sometimes I get to know couples before their big day. I learn about their tastes, their relationship with eachother and with their families. I see them when they are at a beautiful, happy time in their lives, planning with excitement a day that is unique to them. Sometimes I feel like I know people quite well, but I always love listening to the speeches at a wedding, and finding out even more. At Sarah and Mark's wedding, I learned that two people who from first contact with me seemed to be really genuine, lovely humans, are deeply respected and loved by their family and friends for that very reason.
Sarah and Mark married at the Church of the Holy Name in Dunedin, and their reception was at Knox College, Dunedin. I've only shot at Knox once before, at Natalie and Will's wedding in 2011, you have to be a secret-insider type / ex student to have a wedding reception there. I tell you what, both of these venues provided us with spots of really beautiful and dramatic light. I had a great time capturing it all.
There was a slight panic before Sarah and Mark's wedding, as unbeknowst to them when they made their wedding plans, Knox college was to undergo some serious renovation work (still in progress). The Great Hall and adjacent rooms were finished only a few days before the wedding! It looks fab, but I did miss the stag heads on the wall.
Another item of note at this wedding were the flowers. Everything floral was produced by Sarah's auntie in Sarah's parent's garage. A true labour of love from someone who isn't even a professional.
Oh oh, and groomsman/bestman Paul Tito used to be captain of the Cardiff Blues!!! What a small world it is.
Such a beautiful day.
I'll be back with more soon..
Sarah and Mark married at the Church of the Holy Name in Dunedin, and their reception was at Knox College, Dunedin. I've only shot at Knox once before, at Natalie and Will's wedding in 2011, you have to be a secret-insider type / ex student to have a wedding reception there. I tell you what, both of these venues provided us with spots of really beautiful and dramatic light. I had a great time capturing it all.
There was a slight panic before Sarah and Mark's wedding, as unbeknowst to them when they made their wedding plans, Knox college was to undergo some serious renovation work (still in progress). The Great Hall and adjacent rooms were finished only a few days before the wedding! It looks fab, but I did miss the stag heads on the wall.
Another item of note at this wedding were the flowers. Everything floral was produced by Sarah's auntie in Sarah's parent's garage. A true labour of love from someone who isn't even a professional.
Oh oh, and groomsman/bestman Paul Tito used to be captain of the Cardiff Blues!!! What a small world it is.
Such a beautiful day.
I'll be back with more soon..
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Sam and Simon's wedding was a much anticipated, beautifully crafted affair, that took the entire year of their engagement to create. They live and work in Wellington, so thankfully Sam's mum Emma, and her grandmother Clare who are based in Dunedin, did an incredible amount of work to help Sam create the wedding of her dreams. From scouring second hand shops all over the south, to sewing, crafting, sourcing ideas and finding materials online, they worked tirelessly so that everything was pitch perfect for the big day.
The reception at Arana College (where Sam and Simon met in Dunedin), looked incredible. By day, a lowly canteen, the place was transformed into a vintage central otago themed wedding spectacular. One of Simon's landscape photographs was printed onto an enormous canvas and this provided the backdrop for tables adorned with Central Otago Schist rock, antique glasses, flowers and details. Pretty much everything was handmade and must have taken hours and hours.
All of this is testament to how much this wedding meant not just for Sam and Simon, but for their families too. A beautiful ceremony in Port Chalmers town hall was followed by high tea in the grand room next door (prepared by hand of course). Sam's previous job at Arana College and her friendly, outgoing personality meant she had connections at the university, and we were able to use a university residence lodge in St Leonards for photographs afterwards. Sam and Simon also scouted out another very cool spot with an old stone wall and apple trees that was perfect for the look and feel of their wedding. I was so impressed with their dedication to the cause.
All of this was topped off with one of the best first dance routines I have ever witnessed! Sam is an ex dancer (that helps!) so she and Simon managed to wow their guests with an incredible flawless dance. Add to that a photobooth, funny and tearful speeches, great music, beautiful, loving people, and a warm sunny day that was actually meant to be cloudy and rainy... and you have a pretty perfect wedding. Which is why... this will be a LONG blog post!!
Lush. I came home on a high from Sam and Simon's wedding.. to find a pathetic looking Elmer on the sofa - he'd trapped his fingers in the hinge of the door when it closed! Poor boy. He still has the bruises but thankfully is very wary of holding onto doors with his little fingers now. After a trip to the urgent doctors the next day, he was all set for me to leave for another wedding the day after. Luckily being in the house makes things a lot easier in wedding season. More weddings to come!
The reception at Arana College (where Sam and Simon met in Dunedin), looked incredible. By day, a lowly canteen, the place was transformed into a vintage central otago themed wedding spectacular. One of Simon's landscape photographs was printed onto an enormous canvas and this provided the backdrop for tables adorned with Central Otago Schist rock, antique glasses, flowers and details. Pretty much everything was handmade and must have taken hours and hours.
All of this is testament to how much this wedding meant not just for Sam and Simon, but for their families too. A beautiful ceremony in Port Chalmers town hall was followed by high tea in the grand room next door (prepared by hand of course). Sam's previous job at Arana College and her friendly, outgoing personality meant she had connections at the university, and we were able to use a university residence lodge in St Leonards for photographs afterwards. Sam and Simon also scouted out another very cool spot with an old stone wall and apple trees that was perfect for the look and feel of their wedding. I was so impressed with their dedication to the cause.
All of this was topped off with one of the best first dance routines I have ever witnessed! Sam is an ex dancer (that helps!) so she and Simon managed to wow their guests with an incredible flawless dance. Add to that a photobooth, funny and tearful speeches, great music, beautiful, loving people, and a warm sunny day that was actually meant to be cloudy and rainy... and you have a pretty perfect wedding. Which is why... this will be a LONG blog post!!
Lush. I came home on a high from Sam and Simon's wedding.. to find a pathetic looking Elmer on the sofa - he'd trapped his fingers in the hinge of the door when it closed! Poor boy. He still has the bruises but thankfully is very wary of holding onto doors with his little fingers now. After a trip to the urgent doctors the next day, he was all set for me to leave for another wedding the day after. Luckily being in the house makes things a lot easier in wedding season. More weddings to come!
Monica McGivern:
Stunning photos Sinead. Well done! You did the family's efforts proud. M x
(01.22.13 @ 03:52 AM)
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Photographer Isabella Harrex contacted me around 2 years ago (?) to ask about photographing the wedding she envisaged between her and her love, Aidan. The wedding would be pretty standard - all their family and friends, over a hundred guests, a ceremony, reception.. etc. etc. Then.... nothing. I didn't hear from her for a while. We became friends, but the wedding was on hold. The idea of all that organisation and stress had made it seem really unpleasant. Bella didn't like the idea of being on show infront of so many people, so she thought maybe not getting married at all was a better idea.
Then a few months ago she asked to meet up. There was a new plan. This time there would be no guests, no fuss, no stress: just Bella and Aidan on the beach, saying their wedding vows and concentrating on eachother. I liked the sound of it.
So on Wednesday (12/12/12, which apparently was a coincidence as they weren't fussed on a fancy date!) I travelled to Kakanui, just south of Oamaru with Elmer and Milo (they were allowed to come since there would be babysitting by the lovely Lauren Wells makeup artist and other children to play with) and we headed down to the beach. Just Bella, Aidan, their two witnesses (Aidan's brother Felix and Bella's friend Charlotte), the celebrant, and me.
The rocky headland they chose was perfect, with a little raised point to stand, and the waves crashing on either side. You couldn't have a wedding with 100 guests there because 2 metres from where Bella and Aidan stood the noise of the sea swallowed up all their words. It was one of the most heartfelt and emotive ceremonies I've been to, and I only heard about half of it!
I will let the images tell the rest of the story....
So if you fancy eloping, the advice is to DO it! And hire me to photograph the event of course..
By the way, the big news around here is that we are MOVING INTO THE HOUSE tomorrow!!! Seems almost too good to believe!
Then a few months ago she asked to meet up. There was a new plan. This time there would be no guests, no fuss, no stress: just Bella and Aidan on the beach, saying their wedding vows and concentrating on eachother. I liked the sound of it.
So on Wednesday (12/12/12, which apparently was a coincidence as they weren't fussed on a fancy date!) I travelled to Kakanui, just south of Oamaru with Elmer and Milo (they were allowed to come since there would be babysitting by the lovely Lauren Wells makeup artist and other children to play with) and we headed down to the beach. Just Bella, Aidan, their two witnesses (Aidan's brother Felix and Bella's friend Charlotte), the celebrant, and me.
The rocky headland they chose was perfect, with a little raised point to stand, and the waves crashing on either side. You couldn't have a wedding with 100 guests there because 2 metres from where Bella and Aidan stood the noise of the sea swallowed up all their words. It was one of the most heartfelt and emotive ceremonies I've been to, and I only heard about half of it!
I will let the images tell the rest of the story....
So if you fancy eloping, the advice is to DO it! And hire me to photograph the event of course..
By the way, the big news around here is that we are MOVING INTO THE HOUSE tomorrow!!! Seems almost too good to believe!
Melissa Reed:
Wow, oh wow.
Isabella, you are so beautiful! Your dress is gorgeous and the details are so, so perfect! You've captured the intimacy so superbly Sinead - lush!
Nana will be stoked to hear of another wee branch on the Harrex family tree :P
Tess:
Wow overwhelmed by the beauty!
(12.15.12 @ 07:00 PM)
Erin :
Absolutely Beautiful! Congrats Bella and Aidan
(12.18.12 @ 02:51 PM)
Catherine Cattanach:
What a gorgeous wedding, Sinead. I got a bit teary looking through these lovely photos.
(12.18.12 @ 04:36 PM)
penny,Aidan's Mum:
magic photos Sinead,thank you so much for recording Aidan and Bella's wedding in such a sensitive visual way.What a beautifully thought out and meaningful wedding Aidan and Bella .Thank you Charlotte,Felix,celebrant and photographer for being there [ and their familiies] to support them.XXXPenny
(12.20.12 @ 12:04 AM)
Two:
Absolutely stunning photos! Makes me want to get married again with you around this time :-)
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I shot Sam and Simon's Engagement Shoot in Clyde, Central Otago. They live in Wellington but flew down for Simon's mother's birthday in nearby Alex. It's always sunny over there. People in Central Otago laugh at the amount of rain we get here on the east coast, ha ha ha.... So when I drove to Clyde on a beautifully sunny day recently I had in mind plans for a lovely afternoon (sunny) shoot. When I got about 30 minutes from Clyde and saw a big bank of black cloud hovering over the hills I was pretty surprised - it was one of those weather systems that seems to start abruptly after one little peak in the road. I looked back at the blue skies of Dunedin and headed in to find some wet weather spots!
Turns out Sam and Simon almost didn't make it because the winds were so extreme it made for difficult flying.
It rained for about 90% of the shoot, but we ran with it, and Sam and Simon are just so freaking happy and in love that the cold and the wet didn't seem to intrude on them at all. I'm looking forward to the wedding, I'm hearing lots of very cool ideas already :)
And tomorrow, I WILL go out and photograph the state of the house, and blog it..............
Turns out Sam and Simon almost didn't make it because the winds were so extreme it made for difficult flying.
It rained for about 90% of the shoot, but we ran with it, and Sam and Simon are just so freaking happy and in love that the cold and the wet didn't seem to intrude on them at all. I'm looking forward to the wedding, I'm hearing lots of very cool ideas already :)
And tomorrow, I WILL go out and photograph the state of the house, and blog it..............
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Isabella and Jonathan had a beautifully simple winter wedding that befitted their relationship perfectly. They met, got engaged, and married all in the space of just two years but seem as though they've been together forever.
Jonathan MADE the wedding rings and Isabella's engagement ring. Originally, she had a fancy diamond ring that was custom made by a jeweller in town, but it was stolen in an airport, so Jonathan decided to make her a new one! Since he is a dentist, he was able to utilise his skills and the skills of a colleague to handcraft a ring for Isabella. And then, you know, because that was so straightforward, he decided to make the wedding rings too!
After a lovely, personal ceremony and morning tea, we headed out into some beautiful winter light for portraits (the very beginnings of spring had just appeared on the trees that week), and then into the warmth of Etrusco for the reception. As this was an early ceremony, for the first time ever I got to see the bride and groom drive off into the sunset!
Ahhh. More babies on the blog soon, and an update on the house..............
Jonathan MADE the wedding rings and Isabella's engagement ring. Originally, she had a fancy diamond ring that was custom made by a jeweller in town, but it was stolen in an airport, so Jonathan decided to make her a new one! Since he is a dentist, he was able to utilise his skills and the skills of a colleague to handcraft a ring for Isabella. And then, you know, because that was so straightforward, he decided to make the wedding rings too!
After a lovely, personal ceremony and morning tea, we headed out into some beautiful winter light for portraits (the very beginnings of spring had just appeared on the trees that week), and then into the warmth of Etrusco for the reception. As this was an early ceremony, for the first time ever I got to see the bride and groom drive off into the sunset!
Ahhh. More babies on the blog soon, and an update on the house..............
Susan Warring:
Hi Isabella- you look just stunning! Gongrats to you both. Any family group pics? Would love to see xx sorry I couldn't be there on the day.
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My last wedding of the summer season, and an utterly stunning day. Greig and Rachel are two of the loveliest people, welcoming and down to earth, and they managed to pull off a day that was beautiful and full of stylish details.
Rachel is pregnant, with a baby due in September, so she had a gorgeous dress made to show off her (tiny!) bump. I think most pregnant brides go for a simple empire line gown, but I really admired Rachel collaborating on such a fun and totally unique design. Amongst all the little details at the reception marquee, there was also a black and white photograph of baby's 20 week scan.
Rachel and Greig are dairy farmers, and the wedding was set in rural Waimate, with a ceremony at the little stone church in town, followed by a reception at Centrewood Estate, with its beautiful big autumnal trees. To top off the day.. our run of beautiful sunny weather continued, with a bright warm day and a starry night. LOTS of children at this wedding, including 4 flower girls and 4 page boys. Very cute...
Beautiful.
Well, me and Elmer are back in the UK getting pampered, but I will be blogging about that soon...
Rachel is pregnant, with a baby due in September, so she had a gorgeous dress made to show off her (tiny!) bump. I think most pregnant brides go for a simple empire line gown, but I really admired Rachel collaborating on such a fun and totally unique design. Amongst all the little details at the reception marquee, there was also a black and white photograph of baby's 20 week scan.
Rachel and Greig are dairy farmers, and the wedding was set in rural Waimate, with a ceremony at the little stone church in town, followed by a reception at Centrewood Estate, with its beautiful big autumnal trees. To top off the day.. our run of beautiful sunny weather continued, with a bright warm day and a starry night. LOTS of children at this wedding, including 4 flower girls and 4 page boys. Very cute...
Beautiful.
Well, me and Elmer are back in the UK getting pampered, but I will be blogging about that soon...
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It's been a funny kind of a day, so I feel like I need to blog this totally and utterly gorgeous wedding and remember what a beautiful day this was, and how incredibly lucky I am to do this.
Marilyn and Ryan contacted me a while back to ask about photographing their simple, quirky wedding at Grandview Gardens in Outram. Marilyn described the day to me and I instantly wanted to say "yes, however it works, I want to photograph your wedding."
The day would start early in the morning (10am people, is VERY early for me), with a garden ceremony surrounded by close friends and family. Most of whom would travel from places like Singapore, Canada and Australia to spend time in NZ with Marilyn and Ryan. Afterwards, they would drink teas from vintage china cups, and set up an outdoor photobooth and an indoor scrapbooking area. Guests would be photographed with props, and then be able to create a personalised scrapbook page for M&R with a huge range of papers and bitty things to be found neatly arranged on the tables inside.
Marilyn and Ryan live in Singapore, which is, obviously, quite hot. Dunedin isn't necessarily that warm... so guests were advised to be weather aware! The wedding morning was beautiful though, sunny, with that autumn crispness and magical light. Two of the loveliest people I've had the pleasure of photographing had their simple ceremony, and then we all had some fun with silly photographs, scrapbooking and icecream cake. Marilyn and Ryan insisted I do a scrapbook page myself, and I have to admit, it was probably one of the best ones there...
Beautiful. Oh and I got to go home with not only presents (plural) for me, but also a present for Elmer!
Marilyn and Ryan contacted me a while back to ask about photographing their simple, quirky wedding at Grandview Gardens in Outram. Marilyn described the day to me and I instantly wanted to say "yes, however it works, I want to photograph your wedding."
The day would start early in the morning (10am people, is VERY early for me), with a garden ceremony surrounded by close friends and family. Most of whom would travel from places like Singapore, Canada and Australia to spend time in NZ with Marilyn and Ryan. Afterwards, they would drink teas from vintage china cups, and set up an outdoor photobooth and an indoor scrapbooking area. Guests would be photographed with props, and then be able to create a personalised scrapbook page for M&R with a huge range of papers and bitty things to be found neatly arranged on the tables inside.
Marilyn and Ryan live in Singapore, which is, obviously, quite hot. Dunedin isn't necessarily that warm... so guests were advised to be weather aware! The wedding morning was beautiful though, sunny, with that autumn crispness and magical light. Two of the loveliest people I've had the pleasure of photographing had their simple ceremony, and then we all had some fun with silly photographs, scrapbooking and icecream cake. Marilyn and Ryan insisted I do a scrapbook page myself, and I have to admit, it was probably one of the best ones there...
Beautiful. Oh and I got to go home with not only presents (plural) for me, but also a present for Elmer!
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I only have a handful of photographs from this wedding where Kelly and Mark aren't laughing out loud, chuckling, or smiling. They are totally at ease with eachother, and very quick to cuddle and have fun. There was a lot of good humour and laughter throughout their wedding day, from everyone involved.
Kelly and Mark married at Tautuku, with a sweet, windy ceremony on the lawn, followed by a reception in the house/conservatory. The best part of the ceremony was when Doug (beloved dog of K&M) was released from one of the wedding cars so that he could dash up the aisle and perform ring-bearer duties. Which he did admirably. Doug is lovely!
Afterwards, the plan was for a helicopter to land on the lawn and whisk Kelly and Mark away to the end of the peninsula for photographs. Mark and his family had arranged this as a complete surprise for Kelly, and I was really excited before it was due to land. There was a delay because of the weather, so we had to keep Kelly from asking why we were hanging around. Unfortunately it couldn't land, so we tripped off in the car instead. Darn weather. It's the thought that counts though isn't it?? What a cool surprise!
This wedding was a complete labour of love. Kelly has been collecting ideas and preparing items for this day for a long time, and everything turned out beautifully. I loved the florals, the cute table tops, and the bunting on the lawn. During the afternoon downpour we hid in a shed, and then continued to the peninsula for some dramatic landscapey shots in the rain.
Loved this wedding!
Elmer is quietly ploughing through an easter egg behind me. I managed to get a whole blog post done with him in the room!
Kelly and Mark married at Tautuku, with a sweet, windy ceremony on the lawn, followed by a reception in the house/conservatory. The best part of the ceremony was when Doug (beloved dog of K&M) was released from one of the wedding cars so that he could dash up the aisle and perform ring-bearer duties. Which he did admirably. Doug is lovely!
Afterwards, the plan was for a helicopter to land on the lawn and whisk Kelly and Mark away to the end of the peninsula for photographs. Mark and his family had arranged this as a complete surprise for Kelly, and I was really excited before it was due to land. There was a delay because of the weather, so we had to keep Kelly from asking why we were hanging around. Unfortunately it couldn't land, so we tripped off in the car instead. Darn weather. It's the thought that counts though isn't it?? What a cool surprise!
This wedding was a complete labour of love. Kelly has been collecting ideas and preparing items for this day for a long time, and everything turned out beautifully. I loved the florals, the cute table tops, and the bunting on the lawn. During the afternoon downpour we hid in a shed, and then continued to the peninsula for some dramatic landscapey shots in the rain.
Loved this wedding!
Elmer is quietly ploughing through an easter egg behind me. I managed to get a whole blog post done with him in the room!
Rachael Brown:
These ar4 stunning Sinead! I really love how you capture the candid moments! And I love that your editing is so true and real to the photo and the scene you captured. Amazing! And her dress! SWOON!
(04.09.12 @ 09:04 PM)
Sinead Jenkins:
Aww, thank you Rachael, that's a really lovely compliment :) Yes, a stunning wedding all round.
(04.09.12 @ 10:04 PM)
Monica:
These photos are stunning Sinead, especially given the changes in the weather over a few hours. Well done! What a good boy Elmer is, allowing you to get on with your work. How many Easter eggs has he got?? M x
(04.10.12 @ 02:03 AM)
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I've been looking forward to this wedding for a long time. I shot Gemma and Jordan's engagement shoot last year, and their love for eachother, their excitement about their wedding, was infectious. They have a beautiful, respectful relationship, and are so into eachother that photographing them is a pleasure.
Not only that, but I knew that Gemma (in particular) had put so much hard work into designing and creating every last detail for the wedding, that it would be a visual feast. Her grandmother's bridal gowns were both on display in the foyer at Stonebridge, along with a host of family related details. The tablecloth on the signing table is a family heirloom (I believe).
Both grandmothers did a reading at the ceremony, and Gemma and Jordan's parents were involved lighting candles for deceased family members.
After an emotional ceremony under the clouds, the sun came out, and guests mingled on the lawn. As part of our location shoot we visited the local supermarket (that Jordan's parents run) for some quirky shots! Later on there were hilarious and moving speeches, impromptu group dancing, singing, more dancing, music, and floating candles on the lake.
Lush. Well, that took a while! I did promise G&J their blog post this afternoon. But in some cultures, 8.30pm is actually considered the afternoon...
Not only that, but I knew that Gemma (in particular) had put so much hard work into designing and creating every last detail for the wedding, that it would be a visual feast. Her grandmother's bridal gowns were both on display in the foyer at Stonebridge, along with a host of family related details. The tablecloth on the signing table is a family heirloom (I believe).
Both grandmothers did a reading at the ceremony, and Gemma and Jordan's parents were involved lighting candles for deceased family members.
After an emotional ceremony under the clouds, the sun came out, and guests mingled on the lawn. As part of our location shoot we visited the local supermarket (that Jordan's parents run) for some quirky shots! Later on there were hilarious and moving speeches, impromptu group dancing, singing, more dancing, music, and floating candles on the lake.
Lush. Well, that took a while! I did promise G&J their blog post this afternoon. But in some cultures, 8.30pm is actually considered the afternoon...
Amanda Harris:
Amazing! Lost for words!
(04.03.12 @ 11:32 PM)
Amanda Harris:
Amazing!! I am lost for words!!!
Katie McG:
Love the supermarket shot! Looks like something out of a magazine!
(04.04.12 @ 01:11 AM)
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I'm just poking my head up from this scary pile of editing to say hello! and to present another wedding on the blog...
Jennifer and Jason married last month in Arrowtown at St Patrick's Church followed by a reception at the Winehouse and Kitchen. Both very beautiful and fabulous venues. Jennifer has been planning this wedding for a year, with the help of Sarah at Simply Perfect Weddings. Sarah made sure the wedding was a pleasure to photograph. She took care of every little vintagey detail, and worked tirelessly behind the scenes all day.
Jennifer is from the US, and Jason is a Kiwi - they make a really gorgeous opposites-attract couple (a bit like me and Steven, except better looking). Really genuine, hospitable people. It was lovely seeing two families come together from so far away, and made for some very emotional speeches.
The weather was stunning, everyone was lovely, and stylish, and good looking. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful wedding. Here are the images!
Gorgeous :)
I have three more weeks in NZ before my break in the UK. I'm trying not to take any more work on, but I will schedule shoots for when I return. I cannot WAIT for less hectic times!
Jennifer and Jason married last month in Arrowtown at St Patrick's Church followed by a reception at the Winehouse and Kitchen. Both very beautiful and fabulous venues. Jennifer has been planning this wedding for a year, with the help of Sarah at Simply Perfect Weddings. Sarah made sure the wedding was a pleasure to photograph. She took care of every little vintagey detail, and worked tirelessly behind the scenes all day.
Jennifer is from the US, and Jason is a Kiwi - they make a really gorgeous opposites-attract couple (a bit like me and Steven, except better looking). Really genuine, hospitable people. It was lovely seeing two families come together from so far away, and made for some very emotional speeches.
The weather was stunning, everyone was lovely, and stylish, and good looking. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful wedding. Here are the images!
Gorgeous :)
I have three more weeks in NZ before my break in the UK. I'm trying not to take any more work on, but I will schedule shoots for when I return. I cannot WAIT for less hectic times!
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Well, there's been a bit of a blogging drought. Partly because my website was down for a few days, and partly because I am so DARN busy. I tell you what, if I had an extra 10 hours in the day (entirely to myself of course) life would be so much easier. Not much to ask is it?!
Anyway, I have around 4 or 5 blogs in the works waiting to go up. Here is blog number one, from Rebecca and Shane's wedding, which was AGES ago in Ohau. It was when my parents were still here, so we all took the opportunity for a nice weekend away by Ohau lake. I'd forgotten (I've been to Ohau before) that there is no shop there at all. So we had to bludge some bread and wine from Ohau Lodge in the evening. Just the essentials!
The day before was quite blustery and cold, but Rebecca and Shane's weddng day turned out to be absolutely beautiful. Calm, sunny and mild. Since Rebecca was planning to arrive at the lakeside ceremony by BOAT (I know!!) then that was a good thing. Rebecca and Shane's twin toddler girls were flowergirls, and Rebecca's three other children played an important role in the wedding - her sons escorted her down the aisle with her dad, and daughter Rosa was a bridesmaid. Family and friends are very important to these two, and that was so evident all day.
All the elements for a perfect day: Stunning location, simple, uncluttered wedding, surrounded by the people you love.
Yey! A whole blog post! I should have more coming up, on the state of the house, Elmer (of course) and more weddings. See you soon!
Anyway, I have around 4 or 5 blogs in the works waiting to go up. Here is blog number one, from Rebecca and Shane's wedding, which was AGES ago in Ohau. It was when my parents were still here, so we all took the opportunity for a nice weekend away by Ohau lake. I'd forgotten (I've been to Ohau before) that there is no shop there at all. So we had to bludge some bread and wine from Ohau Lodge in the evening. Just the essentials!
The day before was quite blustery and cold, but Rebecca and Shane's weddng day turned out to be absolutely beautiful. Calm, sunny and mild. Since Rebecca was planning to arrive at the lakeside ceremony by BOAT (I know!!) then that was a good thing. Rebecca and Shane's twin toddler girls were flowergirls, and Rebecca's three other children played an important role in the wedding - her sons escorted her down the aisle with her dad, and daughter Rosa was a bridesmaid. Family and friends are very important to these two, and that was so evident all day.
All the elements for a perfect day: Stunning location, simple, uncluttered wedding, surrounded by the people you love.
Yey! A whole blog post! I should have more coming up, on the state of the house, Elmer (of course) and more weddings. See you soon!
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This was my second wedding in a row where we got to race around in golf carts scouting out photogenic locations. How cool is that?
Nicky and Nick had a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Clearwater in Christchurch, and from my very first dealings with them were super relaxed and trusting of me. Christchurch was hot and sunny, and a large part of the wedding day was spent just hanging out, enjoying the fine weather. Nick played some mini golf with the boys. Nicky and the girls enjoyed their luxury hotel room complete with balcony overlooking the lake. The sun discreetly hid behind a cloud for the ceremony and then popped out again. After dinner, the kids ran about on the big lawns, infront of a pretty pink sunset.
Considering at one point there was a possibility the hotel couldn't be used for the reception due to earthquake damage, I think the day turned out pretty well. Which was fabulous, considering Nicky and Nick are such lovely, genuine people.
Oh and we felt an earthquake! Well, Liana did, I was too busy studying the selection of wines in the wine shop to notice.
Right, I'm off to bed. I need to get some sleep before my parents fly into Dunedin in the morning!!
Nicky and Nick had a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Clearwater in Christchurch, and from my very first dealings with them were super relaxed and trusting of me. Christchurch was hot and sunny, and a large part of the wedding day was spent just hanging out, enjoying the fine weather. Nick played some mini golf with the boys. Nicky and the girls enjoyed their luxury hotel room complete with balcony overlooking the lake. The sun discreetly hid behind a cloud for the ceremony and then popped out again. After dinner, the kids ran about on the big lawns, infront of a pretty pink sunset.
Considering at one point there was a possibility the hotel couldn't be used for the reception due to earthquake damage, I think the day turned out pretty well. Which was fabulous, considering Nicky and Nick are such lovely, genuine people.
Oh and we felt an earthquake! Well, Liana did, I was too busy studying the selection of wines in the wine shop to notice.
Right, I'm off to bed. I need to get some sleep before my parents fly into Dunedin in the morning!!
Nicky & Nick Hudson:
We love these photos Sinead! Thank you
(02.12.12 @ 06:53 PM)
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Well, what can I say? I've been looking forward to this wedding for a long time. It was just one of those days I knew would be amazing. The people, the details, the locations, the ideas... Michelle kept in touch with me and let me know how the planning was going, and her excitement about the wedding was infectious.
Everything was beautiful and stylish, but at the core of the day was a very simple, meaningful ceremony at the gorgeous little wooden church on the peninsula. Then there were drinks and canapes at Tautuku, cricket on the lawn, great food, speeches, a photobooth, cigars, music, dancing... and a very sweet couple, totally in love.
A LOT of images below, because Michelle and Jonny had to wait a bit longer for blogging than usual....
Phew, that was a biggy! I know Michelle has been eagerly anticipating her wedding on the blog. I'm kind of nervous now!
Everything was beautiful and stylish, but at the core of the day was a very simple, meaningful ceremony at the gorgeous little wooden church on the peninsula. Then there were drinks and canapes at Tautuku, cricket on the lawn, great food, speeches, a photobooth, cigars, music, dancing... and a very sweet couple, totally in love.
A LOT of images below, because Michelle and Jonny had to wait a bit longer for blogging than usual....
Phew, that was a biggy! I know Michelle has been eagerly anticipating her wedding on the blog. I'm kind of nervous now!
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Helene and Nick met in London, on a train. He offered her some gum, and.. she likes gum. She is from Venzuela and is half french half spanish, and he is from Dunedin, so their families live on different continents. They only wanted a really small, simple wedding, but planned a slightly bigger one for the sakes of family and friends, and it was gorgeous. I got to meet everyone at a drinks reception the day before, and it was lovely to see people over the course of two days, chatting, becoming friends. Helene's family and best friends flew over from South America.
The wedding was emotional. Nick's mum sewed hundreds of sequins onto Helene's dress and it was lovely to see her reaction when she saw Helene wearing it that morning. Oh and Nick's reaction when he saw his wife to be. Actually, everyone's reaction when they saw Helene!
There were lots of tears, lots of jokes, lots of beautiful accents, lots of dancing. If you want some crazy skilled dancing at your wedding, why not invite some Latin Americans?
Helene trained as a makeup artist in a previous life, so she did everyone's makeup! One day, I am also going to look that good in my dressing gown...
Lushness. By the way, another incredible floral display from Estelle Flowers, I'll have to get some images up on facebook. And did you notice the lack of portrait/posed images? That's because there weren't any!!! I got to do my documentary thing ALL day and I loved it. Thanks guys.
The wedding was emotional. Nick's mum sewed hundreds of sequins onto Helene's dress and it was lovely to see her reaction when she saw Helene wearing it that morning. Oh and Nick's reaction when he saw his wife to be. Actually, everyone's reaction when they saw Helene!
There were lots of tears, lots of jokes, lots of beautiful accents, lots of dancing. If you want some crazy skilled dancing at your wedding, why not invite some Latin Americans?
Helene trained as a makeup artist in a previous life, so she did everyone's makeup! One day, I am also going to look that good in my dressing gown...
Lushness. By the way, another incredible floral display from Estelle Flowers, I'll have to get some images up on facebook. And did you notice the lack of portrait/posed images? That's because there weren't any!!! I got to do my documentary thing ALL day and I loved it. Thanks guys.
Belinda:
Totally lush Sinead! I love all of these pics... and that dress! Amazing!!
(01.13.12 @ 10:30 PM)
Monica:
What elegance....and wonderful photography! M x
(01.14.12 @ 10:59 AM)
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May and Rob met in Dunedin but now live in Melbourne, so they planned their entire wedding from there. They managed to plan the date for the windiest day of the year! Albeit we're only in the second week of 2012... but still. The plan was for them to meet at the railway station, and then have some fantastic panoramic photographs along the coast, ending up at Orokonui Eco Sanctuary for a simple ceremony. Landscapes aren't really my forte, so I spent some time planning the shoot and picking out spots we could use. Turns out, we couldn't use most of them because just standing out in that wind was ridiculous! The kind of wind you can lean into and it will hold you up. Nevermind your hair.
We did what we could with a couple of spots that were more sheltered. One of which was Carey's Bay at Port Chalmers, where a fire broke out just as we were shooting some portraits. We got in the paper! If you read it, ignore the quotes from me, I sound a bit dim.
Rob and May are such lovely people, and have a really sweet way with eachother. Even in all that fierce weather, you can still tell they are totally in love.
Lush. Still 3 more weddings to blog from last week. For now, I'm off to bed though, it's almost 1am.........
We did what we could with a couple of spots that were more sheltered. One of which was Carey's Bay at Port Chalmers, where a fire broke out just as we were shooting some portraits. We got in the paper! If you read it, ignore the quotes from me, I sound a bit dim.
Rob and May are such lovely people, and have a really sweet way with eachother. Even in all that fierce weather, you can still tell they are totally in love.
Lush. Still 3 more weddings to blog from last week. For now, I'm off to bed though, it's almost 1am.........
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My wedding marathon is over. I did five weddings between last Friday and the Saturday just gone! I have two weeks off weddings now though so I can knuckle down to my editing. I probably won't do tons of wordage on my next few blogs, but there'll be plenty of images still...
Nigel and Jess were married in St Joseph's Cathedral followed by a reception in the Savoy. It was a big, beautiful, elegant wedding with lots of pretty things, lots of people, and lots of laughs. Tons of littluns to photograph too. Jess made all her table settings, favours and seating chart the week before the wedding (her and Nigel live in Singapore). They compliment eachother really well. Nigel is funny, chatty, extrovert; Jess is sweet, shy, super friendly. Oh and you may recognise Peter Chin (ex Mayor) in the photographs, he is Nigel's dad. Peter Chin and Gladys Hope sang during the signing of the register in the cathedral, which sounded amazing.
Ahhh.
I might sneak an Elmer image up as my next blog post. He is particularly cute at the moment.
Nigel and Jess were married in St Joseph's Cathedral followed by a reception in the Savoy. It was a big, beautiful, elegant wedding with lots of pretty things, lots of people, and lots of laughs. Tons of littluns to photograph too. Jess made all her table settings, favours and seating chart the week before the wedding (her and Nigel live in Singapore). They compliment eachother really well. Nigel is funny, chatty, extrovert; Jess is sweet, shy, super friendly. Oh and you may recognise Peter Chin (ex Mayor) in the photographs, he is Nigel's dad. Peter Chin and Gladys Hope sang during the signing of the register in the cathedral, which sounded amazing.
Ahhh.
I might sneak an Elmer image up as my next blog post. He is particularly cute at the moment.
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Natalie and Will's wedding happened before Christmas. I tell you what, FORGET about Kate and Wills. Forget about that dress that took a team of artisans to produce, forget about all that wedding dress anticipation... and listen to this:
Natalie's mum made her dress (and before you think "homemade" - think again). It took a year. That was like, her job... for a year. Two weeks before the wedding she got about 5 hours sleep a night because she was finishing the dress. And she is an incredible seamstress. This wedding dress combines 3 separate patterns, an engineered bodice, a big train, hundreds of hours of hand embroidery, including their initials and wedding logo. Natalie's grandmother's dress is sewn into the detail work on the shoulder.
The dress was a complete secret. Only Natalie, her mother and the dog viewed it before the big day. The suspense was incredible because everyone knew about Liz's talent - she'd made wedding dresses in the past, for other people. This was the culmination of all her seamstress work, her piece de resistance.
The dedication and generosity and love involved in making the dress was evident in every part of this wedding. In the afternoon tea that took relatives all week to produce, every little handmade detail that has been Natalie's labour of love all year, the jams she made as favours with her bridesmaids, the rocks that were collected from West Coast beaches, the fish that was caught for dinner, the flowers her auntie arranged, and in the story of Natalie and Will's relationship.
I don't want to come over all wedding-photographer-cheesy on the blog, but what a complete honour it was to be a part of this day.
Nb: Liana is getting pretty skilled on camera number 2. Her shots on the blog will now have a little 'by Liana' watermark.
Well, I'm in the middle of WEDDING WEEK here. I've said goodbye to my husband and child, the housework and my friends, until next Sunday when normal service will resume. The house isn't going to get built for another week but needs must! I had an absolutely fabulous wedding yesterday to kick things off... if I was American I would say I'm "pumped!" I'm British though, so I'll just say I'm relatively excited.
Natalie's mum made her dress (and before you think "homemade" - think again). It took a year. That was like, her job... for a year. Two weeks before the wedding she got about 5 hours sleep a night because she was finishing the dress. And she is an incredible seamstress. This wedding dress combines 3 separate patterns, an engineered bodice, a big train, hundreds of hours of hand embroidery, including their initials and wedding logo. Natalie's grandmother's dress is sewn into the detail work on the shoulder.
The dress was a complete secret. Only Natalie, her mother and the dog viewed it before the big day. The suspense was incredible because everyone knew about Liz's talent - she'd made wedding dresses in the past, for other people. This was the culmination of all her seamstress work, her piece de resistance.
The dedication and generosity and love involved in making the dress was evident in every part of this wedding. In the afternoon tea that took relatives all week to produce, every little handmade detail that has been Natalie's labour of love all year, the jams she made as favours with her bridesmaids, the rocks that were collected from West Coast beaches, the fish that was caught for dinner, the flowers her auntie arranged, and in the story of Natalie and Will's relationship.
I don't want to come over all wedding-photographer-cheesy on the blog, but what a complete honour it was to be a part of this day.
Nb: Liana is getting pretty skilled on camera number 2. Her shots on the blog will now have a little 'by Liana' watermark.
Well, I'm in the middle of WEDDING WEEK here. I've said goodbye to my husband and child, the housework and my friends, until next Sunday when normal service will resume. The house isn't going to get built for another week but needs must! I had an absolutely fabulous wedding yesterday to kick things off... if I was American I would say I'm "pumped!" I'm British though, so I'll just say I'm relatively excited.
Liana the assistant:
I quite agree it was an honour being there especially hearing the stories surround the organisation, just real wow moments! oh and that dress!! still takes my breath away...slight little correction if I may, and only because it just adds again to the amazing dress story...but wasn't it Grandma's 'dressing gown' in the strap! I had quite a close look at it and was totally blown away at how someone could make part of a dressing gown look so stunning on a wedding dress!
ooh thanks for my little watermark, that means a lot. Roll on our mammoth week ooh weee
she's going to be big..don't forget our specially planned snack box, we are so going to need it!!
Liz Miller:
Sounds as if I didn't have a day job! Thanks for the comments about the dress, though. It was the bridesmaids dresses in the last week. Stunning photos.
(01.02.12 @ 11:58 PM)
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An image from Natalie and Will's wedding just before Christmas..
Monica:
That's just lovely Sinead. M x
(12.30.11 @ 12:28 PM)
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Jonwin and Bob's wedding was great fun. Their families are big on love and laughter, and the day was organised so that family were part of each stage of the wedding. There were lots of cute children around (one of Jonwin's nephews I could imagine as an older Elmer. Very sweet), good food, dancing, heartfelt vows, humour, pretty details, big personalities and a few tears.
Bob is a builder. Yes. So the table centrepieces were cute, hand drawn characters from the television show. Jonwin works in farming, so before we arrived at the venue (Grandview Gardens), we stopped off at a cattle yard for some glamourous shots of the ladies. Jonwin purchased a brand new pair of RedBands (iconic kiwi gumboot/wellie) for her wedding. I'm not sure how many other brides out there can claim that...
Oh and Sunshine Video and Design from Queenstown filmed the day. First time I've met them - very lovely people.
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So there we have it. Another wedding on it's way before the new year...............
Bob is a builder. Yes. So the table centrepieces were cute, hand drawn characters from the television show. Jonwin works in farming, so before we arrived at the venue (Grandview Gardens), we stopped off at a cattle yard for some glamourous shots of the ladies. Jonwin purchased a brand new pair of RedBands (iconic kiwi gumboot/wellie) for her wedding. I'm not sure how many other brides out there can claim that...
Oh and Sunshine Video and Design from Queenstown filmed the day. First time I've met them - very lovely people.
Some favourites for the blog then...
So there we have it. Another wedding on it's way before the new year...............
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I love how at weddings I get to find out so much about people I have only met quite recently. Misty and Simon for example, have been living in the UK until a few weeks ago, so we only got to chat on Skype. I got the impression that they were very relaxed, funny, gregarious and welcoming people. However it isn't really until you hear how other people talk about someone during a speech, or the way people interact with their families that those impressions really sink in. Family and friends are hugely important to these two, and it was heartwarming to see how many people came from afar to celebrate with them.
The wedding was at Woodstock in the Catlins, somewhere that is both close to where Misty grew up, and a place that Simon fell in love with when he first visited here (Simon is British). He's a surf dude. We popped to the beach after the ceremony for some photographs. The water does look tempting, but only to those who have a REALLY warm wetsuit.
Misty and Simon couldn't stop thanking people all day - me, the caterer, the catering staff, the barman, the flower girl and page boy. Such lovely, sweet people, it was an honour to spend the day with them. A few photographs then:
Do you notice how once Misty sees Simon waiting at the top of the aisle, she doesn't stop smiling. So lush. Also an image in there from Liana (baby at ceremony). I had to forcibly separate Liana from one of those very cute 2 year olds on the dance floor so we could drive home. Very embarrassing.
3 weeks till Christmas. I hope everyone is organised...
The wedding was at Woodstock in the Catlins, somewhere that is both close to where Misty grew up, and a place that Simon fell in love with when he first visited here (Simon is British). He's a surf dude. We popped to the beach after the ceremony for some photographs. The water does look tempting, but only to those who have a REALLY warm wetsuit.
Misty and Simon couldn't stop thanking people all day - me, the caterer, the catering staff, the barman, the flower girl and page boy. Such lovely, sweet people, it was an honour to spend the day with them. A few photographs then:
Do you notice how once Misty sees Simon waiting at the top of the aisle, she doesn't stop smiling. So lush. Also an image in there from Liana (baby at ceremony). I had to forcibly separate Liana from one of those very cute 2 year olds on the dance floor so we could drive home. Very embarrassing.
3 weeks till Christmas. I hope everyone is organised...
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I only met Janie and Andy about two weeks before their wedding. They are both laid back, lovely, friendly people, and put their trust in me entirely for their wedding photography, which is very flattering since Janie is a really creative person. She MADE the bouquets you see here, which looked stunning with her wedding dress, and the whole simple yet elegant country style of the day.
The wedding was held under one of my favourite giant trees at Chingford, and the reception was literally across the road from Janie and Andy's house in St Clair! There is a little hidden away hall down an alley there that seems straight out of the 1940s. Janie's decorations, with hundreds of cute doilies, simple little flower vases and tealight holders fitted perfectly. It was like being transported to a village wedding from the past. Loved it.
Janie and Andy met before the wedding at their home so we did some location photographs after that. Then the wedding itself was really sweet, with lovely readings and an intimate air, all bathed in dappled afternoon light....
Lush. These guys were so happy and relaxed all day, it was lovely to be a part of.
I feel ultra busy this week. Steven has taken Elmer out for the day so I can catch up. I have about 400 different things to do.........................
The wedding was held under one of my favourite giant trees at Chingford, and the reception was literally across the road from Janie and Andy's house in St Clair! There is a little hidden away hall down an alley there that seems straight out of the 1940s. Janie's decorations, with hundreds of cute doilies, simple little flower vases and tealight holders fitted perfectly. It was like being transported to a village wedding from the past. Loved it.
Janie and Andy met before the wedding at their home so we did some location photographs after that. Then the wedding itself was really sweet, with lovely readings and an intimate air, all bathed in dappled afternoon light....
Lush. These guys were so happy and relaxed all day, it was lovely to be a part of.
I feel ultra busy this week. Steven has taken Elmer out for the day so I can catch up. I have about 400 different things to do.........................
Monica:
You're right Sinead...lots of lovely touches and that tree is great...my favourite of the photos.
M x
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I thought I'd do a separate little blog post on the details from Sarah and James's wedding, because 1) I have a LOT of images from the day, and 2) They had such a great theme for the wedding.
Sarah and James are both medics (a dentist and a doctor respectively), James is an accomplished magician, Sarah has an artful eye, and they both like the quirkier elements in life. Along with Jolene from Estelle Flowers, Sarah came up with the idea of "1920s Apothecary" for their flowers and details. Strange and wonderful medicines, flowers in old jars, preserved and dried herbs, elixirs, old books, nests, medicine vials... relics from an era when medicine was a more mysterious, magical world - perfect!
Jolene discussed ideas with Sarah, and then sourced ALL of the items you see - florals, books, glassware, flower press (!) and everything is impressively colour co-ordinated.
James and Sarah's reception was at Gaslight restaurant, where the old piano, vintage cameras, stripped brick walls and 1920s music all gave an added air of nostalgia and glamour...
TOTALLY beautiful, and very cool, don't you think?
Sarah and James are both medics (a dentist and a doctor respectively), James is an accomplished magician, Sarah has an artful eye, and they both like the quirkier elements in life. Along with Jolene from Estelle Flowers, Sarah came up with the idea of "1920s Apothecary" for their flowers and details. Strange and wonderful medicines, flowers in old jars, preserved and dried herbs, elixirs, old books, nests, medicine vials... relics from an era when medicine was a more mysterious, magical world - perfect!
Jolene discussed ideas with Sarah, and then sourced ALL of the items you see - florals, books, glassware, flower press (!) and everything is impressively colour co-ordinated.
James and Sarah's reception was at Gaslight restaurant, where the old piano, vintage cameras, stripped brick walls and 1920s music all gave an added air of nostalgia and glamour...
TOTALLY beautiful, and very cool, don't you think?
Monica:
Wonderful.....just when you think it can't get any better. You're lucky to have such imaginative clients and they're fortunate to have such a good photographer! M x
(11.19.11 @ 01:54 AM)
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Wendy and Brendon married on Friday, 11/11/11. They booked the date with me a long time ago (it was a popular one!) and began planning (with Alana at www.planitperfect.co.nz) a very exciting, un-traditional, surprise wedding for their guests .
Wendy and Brendon wanted their wedding to be fun. They have a very close relationship that allows for silliness, and laughing, and whispering jokes to eachother, and they wanted the wedding they planned to reflect all of that, and also be quite different, and dramatic.
The date wasn't a surprise, luckily, just the venue. The guests were to convene at the railway station at 2.30pm and wait for instructions. Brendon arrived to meet them there in his suit, and like a well groomed version of the pied piper, he led them in a random fashion through town to the Rialto Cinema. Each guest then received a box of popcorn, before being seated in one of the old fashioned cinema theatres to watch a funny slideshow of Wendy and Brendon growing up (and then meeting - by speed dating!! Isn't that cool? I don't know anyone who has actually met doing that, and they were BOTH there as wingmen to support a friend too!)
Once the slideshow finished, Wendy was escorted down the aisle by her brother to meet a very smiley Brendon infront of the big screen. They had a very sweet ceremony, with personally written vows, and then a huge onscreen fireworks display to coincide with the kiss.
Pretty cool ey? It was also all lovely and dark and romantic (ISO 5000 people!) and so cool to be part of something a little different.
NOTE: Titanic steamed up car-hands - not my idea. Brendon's idea!!!
Another wedding blog on it's way, as well as photographs of Elmer, asleep.
Wendy and Brendon wanted their wedding to be fun. They have a very close relationship that allows for silliness, and laughing, and whispering jokes to eachother, and they wanted the wedding they planned to reflect all of that, and also be quite different, and dramatic.
The date wasn't a surprise, luckily, just the venue. The guests were to convene at the railway station at 2.30pm and wait for instructions. Brendon arrived to meet them there in his suit, and like a well groomed version of the pied piper, he led them in a random fashion through town to the Rialto Cinema. Each guest then received a box of popcorn, before being seated in one of the old fashioned cinema theatres to watch a funny slideshow of Wendy and Brendon growing up (and then meeting - by speed dating!! Isn't that cool? I don't know anyone who has actually met doing that, and they were BOTH there as wingmen to support a friend too!)
Once the slideshow finished, Wendy was escorted down the aisle by her brother to meet a very smiley Brendon infront of the big screen. They had a very sweet ceremony, with personally written vows, and then a huge onscreen fireworks display to coincide with the kiss.
Pretty cool ey? It was also all lovely and dark and romantic (ISO 5000 people!) and so cool to be part of something a little different.
NOTE: Titanic steamed up car-hands - not my idea. Brendon's idea!!!
Another wedding blog on it's way, as well as photographs of Elmer, asleep.
Belinda:
Argh!!!! What a super-ORIGINAL wedding idea! Love it! And love your photos Sinead...ahem, what's new.
(11.16.11 @ 06:32 PM)
Anonymous:
Oh wow! How cool sinead! I know wendy-& this wedding is soo her! Your photography again is amazing : )
(11.16.11 @ 07:46 PM)
Monica:
What great imaginative clients you seem to atract Sinead! This is so original. Liked the photos too! M x
(11.18.11 @ 10:20 AM)
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James and Sarah are very cool. I can't wait for the wedding. That's all I'm sayin'.
Belinda:
LOVE!!! Love the red balloons, vintagey dress and the pic with the big tree trunk!
(11.01.11 @ 09:25 PM)
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One of my last weddings for this summer, Yoel and Nick married at Grandview Gardens in Outram. It was sunny, the leaves were turning their autumn colours, and everything looked lovely bathed in golden light. Yoel and Nick are really chatty, welcoming people, and so too are their families. I would write more, but I want to get this blog post up before Elmer wakes from his nap (ahhh, the peace!). Photographically, with that late summer light, this was one of my favourite weddings from the season...
How cool is this car?? Nick and his dad restored it themselves:
First look. Nick arrived to pick up Yoel and take her to the wedding. Lush!
Waiting for the bride and groom to arrive:
Ahhhh. Lovely. I took some shots of the house build this week that I need to blog. Again we had some amazing afternoon light and it looks great - such a difference from the last images I posted!
How cool is this car?? Nick and his dad restored it themselves:
First look. Nick arrived to pick up Yoel and take her to the wedding. Lush!
Waiting for the bride and groom to arrive:
Ahhhh. Lovely. I took some shots of the house build this week that I need to blog. Again we had some amazing afternoon light and it looks great - such a difference from the last images I posted!
Yoel:
LOVING these photos Sinead, you're very talented - thank you so much!
(04.22.11 @ 07:42 PM)
Sinead Photo:
Thank you Yoel :)
(04.23.11 @ 03:16 PM)
Marilyn Campbell Brisbane:
Beautiful photography Sinead. We attended the wedding and enjoyed every minute. You have captured some beautiful country side in your pictures. Well done and very professional
(04.24.11 @ 07:22 PM)
Marilyn Campbell Brisbane:
Beautiful photography You have captured the happiness of the day beautifully We enjoyed every minute Thak you Sinead.
(04.24.11 @ 07:24 PM)
nikki mcphail:
i loved it. it was the best day ever i would do it again if i could. and im loving the pictures
(04.25.11 @ 11:28 AM)
Tania Robinson:
Wow, Sinead, I'm very favourably impressed with your photos. You seem to be quite open to all those beautiful "decisive moments"... well done!!
(05.12.11 @ 01:16 AM)
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I've said before how much I love shooting in Oamaru, so I was delighted to be back there shooting Chenoa and David's wedding recently. These two have been together for ages, and have a really strong, effortless bond with eachother. The vows were beautiful, and they said them under a big Acer tree at Weston Gardens, whilst tens of white butterflies fluttered around on the heather infront of them. Also, despite the non-summer we've had down this way, the sun came out for C & D, and we made the most of it.
I met up with Chenoa, her sister and her mother the week before the wedding. We chatted about the details and style of her day. I was so pleased when Chenoa's sister said that for Chenoa, the romantic element of the day was key - when she was young, she had an obsession with Anne of Green Gables, and then Pride and Prejudice. I remember watching Anne of Green Gables when I was home sick from primary school, and of course Pride and Prejudice has a huge influence on our ideas of romance today. It was so cool to have this kind of inspiration behind the photoshoot that we did.
Oh and considering this, I absolutely love Chenoa's dress. It's so floaty and feminine, and well.. very modern day-Elizabeth Bennett.
See the flowers? Chenoa's florist used to work in Paris, and this bouquet was incredible.
David came to meet her so that they could walk up the aisle together.
LOVE this building, and the warm glow it captures in the afternoon.
Oamaru stone!
(I know, don't you just want to plunge your face into those strawberries??)
I'll have a bit more time for catching up on blogging now, since I just did my last wedding of this season on Saturday, and mum and dad went home this morning :( I'm looking forward to a couple of months of gardening (I'm OLD and BORING), planning the interior of our new house (!!!!), and spending quality time with Elmer. Actually I'm going to have to spend more quality time with Elmer since his chief babysitters just left!! I have a beautiful winter wedding in July and then I'm jetting off to the UK again for the European summer. Quite exciting really.
I met up with Chenoa, her sister and her mother the week before the wedding. We chatted about the details and style of her day. I was so pleased when Chenoa's sister said that for Chenoa, the romantic element of the day was key - when she was young, she had an obsession with Anne of Green Gables, and then Pride and Prejudice. I remember watching Anne of Green Gables when I was home sick from primary school, and of course Pride and Prejudice has a huge influence on our ideas of romance today. It was so cool to have this kind of inspiration behind the photoshoot that we did.
Oh and considering this, I absolutely love Chenoa's dress. It's so floaty and feminine, and well.. very modern day-Elizabeth Bennett.
See the flowers? Chenoa's florist used to work in Paris, and this bouquet was incredible.
David came to meet her so that they could walk up the aisle together.
LOVE this building, and the warm glow it captures in the afternoon.
Oamaru stone!
(I know, don't you just want to plunge your face into those strawberries??)
I'll have a bit more time for catching up on blogging now, since I just did my last wedding of this season on Saturday, and mum and dad went home this morning :( I'm looking forward to a couple of months of gardening (I'm OLD and BORING), planning the interior of our new house (!!!!), and spending quality time with Elmer. Actually I'm going to have to spend more quality time with Elmer since his chief babysitters just left!! I have a beautiful winter wedding in July and then I'm jetting off to the UK again for the European summer. Quite exciting really.
Liana:
ooh so lovely!! and you went back to that very cool building with the amazing light!! Matthew yelled I like them!! when he saw the strawberries...and yes I wanted to plunge my face into them
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This wedding was exactly how I had it pictured in my head. Having met Anna and Phil for their engagement shoot a couple of weeks ago, I knew the wedding they described would suit them perfectly. Simple, beautiful, with an emphasis on spending quality time with family and friends. Sometimes a wedding day goes so quickly that the all-important parts get squeezed in between the less important parts. What I mean is, I love when people prioritise mingling time, canapes, drinks with friends they haven't seen in months, over a long photoshoot.
The way they managed this so successfully was that they had no bridal party! No bridesmaids, no best man, no groomsmen. The wedding was all about them, and then a big group of family and friends. Simple! It also means you don't need to agonise for ages over which people to choose for these jobs. These guys still had close friends helping them get ready, assisting with all the important stuff, but when it came to portrait photograph time.. we just slipped away with Anna and Phil, headed to the old quarter of Oamaru, and worked it!! Haha. I know it sounds like overkill saying this all the time, but these two are just lovely. Really genuine people. I'm a very lucky photographer.
Oh and wow, I LOVE Oamaru! I'm going to head up with my parents to hang out in all those cute little shops and galleries. In my head it will be warm and balmy, but in reality it will probably be like today. Raining.
On to some photographs!
Before the wedding when Anna asked if I would take photographs of her with this beautiful horse, in a big green, beautiful field (DREAM assignment), I was like, "YES. YES I CAN DO THAT!" And the light was so lovely, and the horse was so well behaved, it was a shame we had to leave for the ceremony. So much fun to do something different.
Ceremony time:
There's a cute story here. See the strange purple thing attached to the horse shoe? It's a very old chocolate. On the left is Anna's roommate from school (she boarded at St. Hilda's). One time they had a box of chocolates to share between them, and they shared out every single chocolate equally until there was just one left. The purple one. Since then, on every special occasion, the chocolate gets sent between the two of them. I love the expression on Anna's face here, and the fact that it was the roommate's turn to gift the chocolate! Lush.
Details...
This is me and Liana cracking some kind of 'ladies only' joke. I think!
Ho ho!
Love this game!
Lush. Looking forward to a Queenstown wedding this weekend. Hopefully it's sunny in Central!
The way they managed this so successfully was that they had no bridal party! No bridesmaids, no best man, no groomsmen. The wedding was all about them, and then a big group of family and friends. Simple! It also means you don't need to agonise for ages over which people to choose for these jobs. These guys still had close friends helping them get ready, assisting with all the important stuff, but when it came to portrait photograph time.. we just slipped away with Anna and Phil, headed to the old quarter of Oamaru, and worked it!! Haha. I know it sounds like overkill saying this all the time, but these two are just lovely. Really genuine people. I'm a very lucky photographer.
Oh and wow, I LOVE Oamaru! I'm going to head up with my parents to hang out in all those cute little shops and galleries. In my head it will be warm and balmy, but in reality it will probably be like today. Raining.
On to some photographs!
Before the wedding when Anna asked if I would take photographs of her with this beautiful horse, in a big green, beautiful field (DREAM assignment), I was like, "YES. YES I CAN DO THAT!" And the light was so lovely, and the horse was so well behaved, it was a shame we had to leave for the ceremony. So much fun to do something different.
Ceremony time:
There's a cute story here. See the strange purple thing attached to the horse shoe? It's a very old chocolate. On the left is Anna's roommate from school (she boarded at St. Hilda's). One time they had a box of chocolates to share between them, and they shared out every single chocolate equally until there was just one left. The purple one. Since then, on every special occasion, the chocolate gets sent between the two of them. I love the expression on Anna's face here, and the fact that it was the roommate's turn to gift the chocolate! Lush.
Details...
This is me and Liana cracking some kind of 'ladies only' joke. I think!
Ho ho!
Love this game!
Lush. Looking forward to a Queenstown wedding this weekend. Hopefully it's sunny in Central!
Anna:
Sinead... what can I say, you are fantastic... cant wait to see the ALL
(03.22.11 @ 09:43 PM)
Cath Dillimore:
Love the photos. Anna and Phil you both look gorgeous and so happy. Looks like a great time was had by all. Congratulations.
(03.23.11 @ 11:53 AM)
Sam Sehnert:
Awesome photos guys! Looks like you had a great day :-) will have to catch up and exchange war stories when I'm back in the real world ;-)
(03.25.11 @ 03:18 PM)
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I can barely concentrate on anything today - my parents are arriving in Dunedin this afternoon for 4 weeks!!! I'm so excited. I hope Elmer naps...
I photographed Yoel and Nick last weekend. It was cold and drizzly, but made for very romantic lighting. We started out at their place, a house they are currently renovating. It was Yoel's suggestion and I love it! I think it's great to not only capture portraits of the people you are today, but also your surroundings and your story.
Speaking of stories, we also visited the site of Y and N's first date. Nick didn't pick up Yoel in his car because he thought that might seem too keen. Funny! And then the second date he forgot his wallet so Yoel had to pay. He must have made quite an impression otherwise though because these two are getting married at the start of April. They're great fun, I really like them, so I'm looking forward to the wedding.
I love all the gritty little spots Dunedin has to offer. Isn't that a great red brick/mustard combo?
I photographed Yoel and Nick last weekend. It was cold and drizzly, but made for very romantic lighting. We started out at their place, a house they are currently renovating. It was Yoel's suggestion and I love it! I think it's great to not only capture portraits of the people you are today, but also your surroundings and your story.
Speaking of stories, we also visited the site of Y and N's first date. Nick didn't pick up Yoel in his car because he thought that might seem too keen. Funny! And then the second date he forgot his wallet so Yoel had to pay. He must have made quite an impression otherwise though because these two are getting married at the start of April. They're great fun, I really like them, so I'm looking forward to the wedding.
I love all the gritty little spots Dunedin has to offer. Isn't that a great red brick/mustard combo?
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Louise and Simon arranged their entire wedding from London - thank goodness for Skype! The whole day came together beautifully, and despite a cold Dunedin day (no surprise around here recently) the sun came out to warm us up a little. Even their Christchurch guests managed to make it down just a few days after the quake, although Louise's brother was still wiping dust from his recovered shoes during the family portraits!
I love being around during the speeches, because although I get to know people beforehand, it's great to hear the stories and moments that make each relationship unique. Simon and Louise met as students in Dunedin. Louise's best friend and bridesmaid Tomae was in charge of scheduling classes, and Louise instructed her to arrange things so that she NEVER came across that Simon guy since he was so dislikeable and arrogant. Isn't that funny? Now they are married! I really believe opposites attract, and sometimes you need to be forced together (or maybe forced to be students at the same institution) to see that actually, you're the perfect match.
Simon is quiet and reserved, but romantic and a real gentleman. Louise is bright and chatty and lovely. I loved Simon's reaction when he saw her at the top of the aisle. It's the kind of reaction that, if you were in any doubt about these two being completely in love, you'd be reassured in an instant. Lush.
Simon getting some double windsor tie instruction:
Oh yes, these are the most fabulous (Kurt Geiger) wedding shoes I've ever seen!
Some cocktails in the Butterfly House at the museum before dinner...
Hope you're having a lovely honeymoon in Thailand you two, and slowly defrosting after your stay here!
I love being around during the speeches, because although I get to know people beforehand, it's great to hear the stories and moments that make each relationship unique. Simon and Louise met as students in Dunedin. Louise's best friend and bridesmaid Tomae was in charge of scheduling classes, and Louise instructed her to arrange things so that she NEVER came across that Simon guy since he was so dislikeable and arrogant. Isn't that funny? Now they are married! I really believe opposites attract, and sometimes you need to be forced together (or maybe forced to be students at the same institution) to see that actually, you're the perfect match.
Simon is quiet and reserved, but romantic and a real gentleman. Louise is bright and chatty and lovely. I loved Simon's reaction when he saw her at the top of the aisle. It's the kind of reaction that, if you were in any doubt about these two being completely in love, you'd be reassured in an instant. Lush.
Simon getting some double windsor tie instruction:
Oh yes, these are the most fabulous (Kurt Geiger) wedding shoes I've ever seen!
Some cocktails in the Butterfly House at the museum before dinner...
Hope you're having a lovely honeymoon in Thailand you two, and slowly defrosting after your stay here!
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Anna and Phil live in Christchurch, and I only met them last week when they travelled down to Dunedin for a few days. We met up early on Sunday morning for our planned Engagement Session. They told me about their lucky earthquake escapes (Anna works out of town and Phil happened to be away with work), and we had a brief chat before getting on with our photographs.
These two are such lovely people, I felt instantly at ease talking with them. Their wedding up in Oamaru is next week (!!) and it sounds beautiful. They're not having a bridal party at all, so we can concentrate on all the images I love - just the two of them together.
This was a good practice session - and an unusual time of day for me to be photographing. Actually an unusual time of day for me to be up and dressed! But the light is beautiful in the morning, and well worth it.
Look at the cool mushrooms we found!
Phil met Anna when he was a student at Otago Boys (she was at St. Hilda's). They've been together 11 years! Doorway below is the main entrance at Otago Boys...
Dunedin looks quite pretty on a nice day!
These two are such lovely people, I felt instantly at ease talking with them. Their wedding up in Oamaru is next week (!!) and it sounds beautiful. They're not having a bridal party at all, so we can concentrate on all the images I love - just the two of them together.
This was a good practice session - and an unusual time of day for me to be photographing. Actually an unusual time of day for me to be up and dressed! But the light is beautiful in the morning, and well worth it.
Look at the cool mushrooms we found!
Phil met Anna when he was a student at Otago Boys (she was at St. Hilda's). They've been together 11 years! Doorway below is the main entrance at Otago Boys...
Dunedin looks quite pretty on a nice day!
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I'm so lucky at the moment, the weddings I'm shooting are in such diverse and quirky little places. Melissa and Mat's is a case in point. The ceremony was held at Ombrello's courtyard restaruant/bar right here in the centre of town. I love working in Dunedin - it's great to be able to hang with Elmer and then just pop in the car and drive down the road.
Melissa and Mat are both really creative types, but also relaxed and down to earth enough not to want to spend every waking minute preparing wedding details. This was a simple, pared-down ceremony, followed by drinks in the courtyard and a reception in the classical wooden-panelled ballroom at the Savoy.
I love the guys suits, Melissa's hair (she's a hairdresser so it had to be good really), the uber-cool car (with a porthole!!!!) and the easy way M&M interact with eachother. Talking of M&M, how cool is that for a couple-initial?? Hopefully now married they will get huge monogrammed matching dressing gowns.
Melissa and Mat are both really creative types, but also relaxed and down to earth enough not to want to spend every waking minute preparing wedding details. This was a simple, pared-down ceremony, followed by drinks in the courtyard and a reception in the classical wooden-panelled ballroom at the Savoy.
I love the guys suits, Melissa's hair (she's a hairdresser so it had to be good really), the uber-cool car (with a porthole!!!!) and the easy way M&M interact with eachother. Talking of M&M, how cool is that for a couple-initial?? Hopefully now married they will get huge monogrammed matching dressing gowns.
That's Mat's dad there - I love photographing parents, isn't he lush? Oh and isn't Melissa beautiful?
I really should blog the house progress, I'll have to go and photograph the build!
I really should blog the house progress, I'll have to go and photograph the build!
Jasmine deGeest:
What a beautiful bride!
(03.17.11 @ 12:20 PM)
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Carrie and Toby live in Perth with their gorgeous baby daughter Ruby, so all our communication prior to their wedding last week was by email or Skpye. Sometimes with a wedding like this where I only get to meet people on the day itself, I might feel a little nervous. However, I think because Carrie and Toby made it so clear how much they trusted me beforehand, this time I felt totally at ease. Carrie let me know roughly the type of location shots she was after, the timetable of the day, and that was it - over to me!
We had a bit of a mission (Liana and I) travelling up to Geraldine, and the journey took longer than we had planned. Therefore our 'scouting location time' was eaten into, and on arrival I asked Liana to drive around and pick out a couple of spots. I trust her. Ideally we wanted a rusticky old barn (in red?), and something a bit vintagey and cute. Oh and take into account the direction of the sun too, I said, we want everything backlit. No pressure! Liana spent 30 minutes driving around and found better spots than I could have in a whole day. A beautiful old red barn in a field of green grass, a super cute barber's shop and an alleyway behind a rusty gate. She was on fire!!
Carrie's wedding style is very much my thing. I think it's incredible how you can buy things on ebay, get crafty and make things, order stuff online, and co-ordinate florists and suits and dresses all from thousands of miles away and have it come together this well. I'm in awe! The venue - Stoneridge in Geraldine is stunning but simple, and provided a backdrop for a very intimate, loving, stylish wedding full of nice touches, laughter and good music.
Ruby - isn't she LUSH??!
Carrie's dad with his granddaughter:
Details:
The lovely Toby:
Carrie's dad installed the lanterns in the morning:
If there is a useable hammock within reach of a wedding - use it!
Toby is a tee-shirt-after-an-event junkie, so his bestman had these made (Tim from Timaru):
Lush. I am going to try and answer some emails this afternoon but it's a busy day and Elmer doesn't entertain himself for long! We might have to do toy tractor races. On the subject of Elmer... my son has taken to pointing and laughing at complete strangers in public. I'm not sure what's so funny about these people, but it is a slightly embarrassing trait. At least he can't talk yet.
We had a bit of a mission (Liana and I) travelling up to Geraldine, and the journey took longer than we had planned. Therefore our 'scouting location time' was eaten into, and on arrival I asked Liana to drive around and pick out a couple of spots. I trust her. Ideally we wanted a rusticky old barn (in red?), and something a bit vintagey and cute. Oh and take into account the direction of the sun too, I said, we want everything backlit. No pressure! Liana spent 30 minutes driving around and found better spots than I could have in a whole day. A beautiful old red barn in a field of green grass, a super cute barber's shop and an alleyway behind a rusty gate. She was on fire!!
Carrie's wedding style is very much my thing. I think it's incredible how you can buy things on ebay, get crafty and make things, order stuff online, and co-ordinate florists and suits and dresses all from thousands of miles away and have it come together this well. I'm in awe! The venue - Stoneridge in Geraldine is stunning but simple, and provided a backdrop for a very intimate, loving, stylish wedding full of nice touches, laughter and good music.
Ruby - isn't she LUSH??!
Carrie's dad with his granddaughter:
Details:
The lovely Toby:
Carrie's dad installed the lanterns in the morning:
If there is a useable hammock within reach of a wedding - use it!
Toby is a tee-shirt-after-an-event junkie, so his bestman had these made (Tim from Timaru):
Lush. I am going to try and answer some emails this afternoon but it's a busy day and Elmer doesn't entertain himself for long! We might have to do toy tractor races. On the subject of Elmer... my son has taken to pointing and laughing at complete strangers in public. I'm not sure what's so funny about these people, but it is a slightly embarrassing trait. At least he can't talk yet.
Jo:
Gorgeous! You make me want to get married again for such amazing photos :-)
(02.27.11 @ 07:18 PM)
Carrie and Toby Anderson:
LUSH!! Wow, thse are gorgeous! Sinead thanks so much for capturing our day so beautifully, you have given us wonderful memories forever. Carrie, Toby and Ruby xxx
(02.28.11 @ 09:44 AM)
Dad:
An excellent piece of work, yet again, Sinead. As for Elmer pointing and laughing at people, I'm sure he gets that from his grandmother.
(03.02.11 @ 03:49 PM)
Susan:
Beautiful photos - we are thinking of getting married at Stonebridge in Winter 2013 :)
(01.12.12 @ 05:02 PM)
Sinead Jenkins:
It's a lovely spot Susan. I have another wedding there in March this year.
(01.12.12 @ 05:17 PM)
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Sometimes I look forward to a particular wedding more than most, and in this one was a case in point. Rebecca and Ryan are lovely, welcoming, funny and stylish... and I knew the wedding would reflect that. The church they chose for the ceremony out in Seacliff is a very cute brick building surrounded by stunning coastal scenery. The cars were uber cool, the flowers were unusual and beautiful, and the entire day sounded like it would be really good fun.
More than that though, Rebecca kept in contact with me about wedding plans and ideas, and I knew we were a good match.
It started raining shortly before the ceremony, and when Rebecca arrived (in a VW combi van!) she looked up at the sky and said "You know what? I don't even care that it's raining!" Her are Ryan are both this down to earth, which I love.
The last two weddings I've shot (including this one) have had me in tears. I wonder where Elmer gets his emotional side from?
Loved this flower girl:
Barbie 'n' Ken. Notice the personalised details!
A ring warming ceremony:
The church has been de-consecrated, and as such you can have a civil ceremony inside. I think this is a fantastic idea if you like the look of a church building but aren't religious. Jill (local celebrant) is also lovely.
Saw something similar on someone's blog recently and I liked the idea!
This is a tiny little bar in town called MOU. I love it:
Lush. I'm really into photographing dancing at the moment, it's almost my favourite time of the wedding day. Apart from the meal (haha - joke!)
I'm chilling today after getting home from a Geraldine wedding last night after midnight. It was a goody though, can't wait to blog some images.
More than that though, Rebecca kept in contact with me about wedding plans and ideas, and I knew we were a good match.
It started raining shortly before the ceremony, and when Rebecca arrived (in a VW combi van!) she looked up at the sky and said "You know what? I don't even care that it's raining!" Her are Ryan are both this down to earth, which I love.
The last two weddings I've shot (including this one) have had me in tears. I wonder where Elmer gets his emotional side from?
Loved this flower girl:
Barbie 'n' Ken. Notice the personalised details!
A ring warming ceremony:
The church has been de-consecrated, and as such you can have a civil ceremony inside. I think this is a fantastic idea if you like the look of a church building but aren't religious. Jill (local celebrant) is also lovely.
Saw something similar on someone's blog recently and I liked the idea!
This is a tiny little bar in town called MOU. I love it:
Lush. I'm really into photographing dancing at the moment, it's almost my favourite time of the wedding day. Apart from the meal (haha - joke!)
I'm chilling today after getting home from a Geraldine wedding last night after midnight. It was a goody though, can't wait to blog some images.
Ryan & Rebecca Macdonald:
WOW!!! Sinead these are amazing, thank you a million times over, and thankyou for writing such lovely things about us :) Cant wait to see the other pics. LUSH
(02.20.11 @ 02:33 AM)
Rebecca Guest (McLeod):
Lovely lovely lovely Sinead : ) Rebecca I have been stalking Sinead's blog waiting for these pics of your wedding to appear - you look gorgeous! Enjoy married bliss
(02.20.11 @ 09:49 AM)
Jill McDonald:
Wonderful photos Sinead! This was such a lovely wedding to conduct, thank you Rebecca and Ryan!
(02.28.11 @ 07:52 AM)
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Rebecca and Jonathan's wedding day started early for me. At dawn, Roisin, Elmer and I drove back from Wanaka to arrive in Dunedin late morning. The wind was gale force, it was cold, cloudy and I think in Waitati it was raining. I seem to talk about the weather a lot but it is so extreme over here! Honestly, it could not have been any more miserable outside.
In contrast to the great outdoors, the homes where Rebecca and Jonathan were getting ready were full of friendly, warm faces, with what seemed like tens of family members all getting ready together! I love houses that are full of books and photographs and ornaments, special things that people have collected over the years. Liana and I felt instantly at home! Plus, I just love the way the light works in older houses, bouncing off high ceilings and wooden floors.
So despite the weather, we started on a good note and the rest of the day flowed beautifully. There were a couple of minor mis-haps, including some missing wedding rings, and a broken down car. The kinds of things you could really do without on your wedding day, but we just used the down-time these episodes provided to capture some family portraits that we otherwise wouldn't have had time for. Plus these two carried off any hiccups with smiles and grace. I was really impressed.
Rebecca is pregnant with baby number two. Baby number one is Amalia, a total cutie with a big exciteable fun streak, and a penchant for digging her teeth into bare flesh. Elmer does the same thing, so that's reassuring.
On to the photographs! (Lots of kid photographs, but they're my favourite type from this wedding....)
I'm off into town to run some errands and unwind. I'm in a murderous mood - something to do with no sleep (Elmer!), a software issue that took 2.5 hours to resolve this morning, and a bad hair day. Bah!
In contrast to the great outdoors, the homes where Rebecca and Jonathan were getting ready were full of friendly, warm faces, with what seemed like tens of family members all getting ready together! I love houses that are full of books and photographs and ornaments, special things that people have collected over the years. Liana and I felt instantly at home! Plus, I just love the way the light works in older houses, bouncing off high ceilings and wooden floors.
So despite the weather, we started on a good note and the rest of the day flowed beautifully. There were a couple of minor mis-haps, including some missing wedding rings, and a broken down car. The kinds of things you could really do without on your wedding day, but we just used the down-time these episodes provided to capture some family portraits that we otherwise wouldn't have had time for. Plus these two carried off any hiccups with smiles and grace. I was really impressed.
Rebecca is pregnant with baby number two. Baby number one is Amalia, a total cutie with a big exciteable fun streak, and a penchant for digging her teeth into bare flesh. Elmer does the same thing, so that's reassuring.
On to the photographs! (Lots of kid photographs, but they're my favourite type from this wedding....)
I'm off into town to run some errands and unwind. I'm in a murderous mood - something to do with no sleep (Elmer!), a software issue that took 2.5 hours to resolve this morning, and a bad hair day. Bah!
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I just love having my sister here on holiday, and that is honestly (mainly) because she is a hilarious, chatty, interesting person. But of course a minor benefit is the fact that she can babysit whilst I work. Elmer is in LOVE. So... I've had time to do long hours of editing and have some images to blog from Sienna and Hayden's wedding this weekend.
My run of incredible wedding-weather-luck continues! (I hope I haven't jinxed that by stating it on the blog...) I left Waitati on Sunday morning under cold, heavy clouds. By the time S & H's wedding began at Islington in Mosgiel... it was hot, sunny and beautiful. What can I say? I should charge extra.
This wedding was beautiful in a very classic way with Sienna's stunning floaty dress and hair (I love her veil), her seven bridesmaids in dusky pink, groomsmen (and woman) in simple white and black and gorgeous summery garden details. The huge established trees at Islington added a bit of gravitas to the scene, and the ceremony was intimate with lovely personal vows.
When I asked Sienna and Hayden what they fancied for our post-wedding photoshoot Sienna waved her hand and said "whatever you think!" These two are so relaxed, but especially with eachother,. They have such a lovely way together, and are obviously (to me) madly in love...
Wedding guest making full use of the tennis court.
I have another double wedding weekend coming up, including a trip to Wanaka!
My run of incredible wedding-weather-luck continues! (I hope I haven't jinxed that by stating it on the blog...) I left Waitati on Sunday morning under cold, heavy clouds. By the time S & H's wedding began at Islington in Mosgiel... it was hot, sunny and beautiful. What can I say? I should charge extra.
This wedding was beautiful in a very classic way with Sienna's stunning floaty dress and hair (I love her veil), her seven bridesmaids in dusky pink, groomsmen (and woman) in simple white and black and gorgeous summery garden details. The huge established trees at Islington added a bit of gravitas to the scene, and the ceremony was intimate with lovely personal vows.
When I asked Sienna and Hayden what they fancied for our post-wedding photoshoot Sienna waved her hand and said "whatever you think!" These two are so relaxed, but especially with eachother,. They have such a lovely way together, and are obviously (to me) madly in love...
Wedding guest making full use of the tennis court.
I have another double wedding weekend coming up, including a trip to Wanaka!
Monica:
Great photos Sinead! I love the veil too and the effect when draped over the happy two....lovely romantic feel, whilst the seven bridesmaids and the huge numbered background create such a sense of drama. I'm intrigued by the girl in black on the left.
M x
Monica:
Great photos Sinead. I love the veil too, particularly when draped over the happy two...lovely romantic feel, whilst the seven bridesmaids and the huge number background add drama. I'm intrigued by the girl in black on the left.
M x
Monica:
I hate computers...printing twice...that's happened to me before! M x
(01.27.11 @ 04:53 AM)
Sina:
Clever whippet...you really ARE a ninja!!
(01.27.11 @ 02:31 PM)
Kay Hughes:
You look absolutely beautiful -love yours and bridesmaids dresses.
(02.24.11 @ 02:03 PM)
Katrina:
Love the Bridesmaids Dressers do you know if that wear made or brought
(01.15.12 @ 07:45 PM)
Sinead Jenkins:
Hmm, I think they were bought. Sienna lives in Oz, I can ask her if you like?
(01.15.12 @ 11:02 PM)
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Hopefully this is a sign of things to come this year - I have everything really streamlined now with my admin and editing so I'm blogging just a few days after my weddings. Which is perfect because everything is still exciting and fresh in my head.
Anne and Tim married at Lanarch Castle, and despite this being one of the most recognised wedding venues in Dunedin, it's the first time I've shot a ceremony here! (Although I did shoot a reception last year). It really reminds me of places back home (obviously, it was brought over from Scotland brick by brick), and again, we had a day of perfect cloud (just what I wanted here) with the sun making an appearance just after dinner to show off the sunset.
Anne and Tim have a son, Caleb, who is adorable. He was ring bearer and behaved admirably. He also had the officious task of signing a specially made certificate (presumably to bestow his approval on the marriage), so it was nice to see him so involved. He even helped cut the cake, and couldn't resist eating a chunk that 'fell off'. Fair enough.
The lovely Anne and Tim seated us for dinner, which we weren't expecting (I had Violet with me), and Man Alive.... the food at Lanarch is GOOD. Mmm. Now I'm thinking of food I'd better hurry up and blog some favourites before I dive into the fridge.....
Ahhh, the romance of it all!
The exciting thing about this week is that my sister arrives for a holiday here in less than 2 days time!!!! I can't wait.
Anne and Tim married at Lanarch Castle, and despite this being one of the most recognised wedding venues in Dunedin, it's the first time I've shot a ceremony here! (Although I did shoot a reception last year). It really reminds me of places back home (obviously, it was brought over from Scotland brick by brick), and again, we had a day of perfect cloud (just what I wanted here) with the sun making an appearance just after dinner to show off the sunset.
Anne and Tim have a son, Caleb, who is adorable. He was ring bearer and behaved admirably. He also had the officious task of signing a specially made certificate (presumably to bestow his approval on the marriage), so it was nice to see him so involved. He even helped cut the cake, and couldn't resist eating a chunk that 'fell off'. Fair enough.
The lovely Anne and Tim seated us for dinner, which we weren't expecting (I had Violet with me), and Man Alive.... the food at Lanarch is GOOD. Mmm. Now I'm thinking of food I'd better hurry up and blog some favourites before I dive into the fridge.....
Ahhh, the romance of it all!
The exciting thing about this week is that my sister arrives for a holiday here in less than 2 days time!!!! I can't wait.
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When I'm busy working - editing, answering emails, SOMETIMES looking very quickly at interior design blogs... Elmer entertains himself in our little barn. Here are his favourite spots:
Shuffling past the cupboards and the table, often with a toy car for company:
Attempting to open the freezer, but failing because I've sellotaped it shut:
Staring at the chickens whilst I hang the washing out:
Rearranging the cups on the bottom shelf:
And staring outside, waiting for the dogs to come and entertain him:
That's an image from the start of the month - I have taken my Christmas tree down!
Shuffling past the cupboards and the table, often with a toy car for company:
Attempting to open the freezer, but failing because I've sellotaped it shut:
Staring at the chickens whilst I hang the washing out:
Rearranging the cups on the bottom shelf:
And staring outside, waiting for the dogs to come and entertain him:
That's an image from the start of the month - I have taken my Christmas tree down!
Jasmine de Geest:
I love these photos of your son, so memberable, and such a wee cutie
(02.16.11 @ 05:17 PM)
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Rachael and Michael were after warm, summery, backlit images for their country fayre style wedding, so I was really hoping it would be sunny for their wedding. Considering the awful weather we've had in Dunedin over the last couple of weeks, these guys were lucky. On top of that, the couple of spots we visited during our photoshoot that required a dimmer, cloudier light... were cloudy. At JUST the right times. It was amazing! I couldn't have ordered better light.
I'd say that's probably karma for being ill during a double wedding weekend!
I only met Michael a couple of days before the wedding, so hadn't seen him and Rachael together before that. Violet was assisting me this weekend (Liana's off on a camping trip), and she put it perfectly. Seeing them at the top of the aisle together - they complete eachother. Which I know sounds corny, but I didn't say it! These guys couldn't be more suited, and ahhhh, that makes me feel good. I just love weddings like this.
Right, I'm off to do some press ups and MAN UP!
Beautiful garden party setting outside the church - kudos to whoever sewed the bunting (double sided and all), much more impressive than my feeble stapled efforts!
(I KNOW! Candy floss - how cool is that?!)
We headed out to the peninsula for a photoshoot, and like I said, the weather made it worth our while.
Lush. I have a wedding this Saturday at Larnach Castle, and before then I hope to squeeze in an Elmer blog post. I know - I can almost hear the collective blog reading sigh of relief! Haha.
I'd say that's probably karma for being ill during a double wedding weekend!
I only met Michael a couple of days before the wedding, so hadn't seen him and Rachael together before that. Violet was assisting me this weekend (Liana's off on a camping trip), and she put it perfectly. Seeing them at the top of the aisle together - they complete eachother. Which I know sounds corny, but I didn't say it! These guys couldn't be more suited, and ahhhh, that makes me feel good. I just love weddings like this.
Right, I'm off to do some press ups and MAN UP!
Beautiful garden party setting outside the church - kudos to whoever sewed the bunting (double sided and all), much more impressive than my feeble stapled efforts!
(I KNOW! Candy floss - how cool is that?!)
We headed out to the peninsula for a photoshoot, and like I said, the weather made it worth our while.
Lush. I have a wedding this Saturday at Larnach Castle, and before then I hope to squeeze in an Elmer blog post. I know - I can almost hear the collective blog reading sigh of relief! Haha.
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A snapshot from Sunday's wedding. The incredible views over the peninsula here make me so happy to be in New Zealand.
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This was my first wedding from last weekend (I'm blogging and it's only Tuesday - I'm on FIRE! Or more accurately, Elmer is behaving.) I've been sick since last week but finally today I'm feeling better - all down to red wine and ice cream.. although not at the same time.
Suzanne and Alan got married at Tautuku Fishing Club in Dunedin, and only realised once they had booked the venue that it was the exact house that Alan's grandparent's lived in! The place used to be a farm before it became a fishing club and more recently, a wedding venue. How amazing to get married in the old family home?
I just LOVE the fact that there are giant stuffed fish everywhere. And a shark hanging from the ceiling above the stairs. The wedding was originally going to be outdoors, but I was secretly pleased it was rescheduled inside.
This was a gorgeous ceremony with really lovely poems and vows. If Steven and I got married again I would probably learn the vows myself too. The other really memorable thing for me was the hilarious speeches - so much fun.
A few favourites of mine...
Suzanne decorated the place beautifully. I love these blackboard name charts:
Beautiful - I love this venue. Shot almost entirely on my 50mm 1.4 and my 24mm 1.4 (I'm in love!)
I really should cook dinner for Elmer, bad mother!
Suzanne and Alan got married at Tautuku Fishing Club in Dunedin, and only realised once they had booked the venue that it was the exact house that Alan's grandparent's lived in! The place used to be a farm before it became a fishing club and more recently, a wedding venue. How amazing to get married in the old family home?
I just LOVE the fact that there are giant stuffed fish everywhere. And a shark hanging from the ceiling above the stairs. The wedding was originally going to be outdoors, but I was secretly pleased it was rescheduled inside.
This was a gorgeous ceremony with really lovely poems and vows. If Steven and I got married again I would probably learn the vows myself too. The other really memorable thing for me was the hilarious speeches - so much fun.
A few favourites of mine...
Suzanne decorated the place beautifully. I love these blackboard name charts:
Beautiful - I love this venue. Shot almost entirely on my 50mm 1.4 and my 24mm 1.4 (I'm in love!)
I really should cook dinner for Elmer, bad mother!
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Now that 2011 is finally here I feel calm and collected, but admitedly, I have been slightly dreading this year. We have a lot to look forward to, but it is going to be a very busy, and probably quite stressful year ahead. If I write a list, I thought it would be cool to look back at the same time next year and see how everything panned out!
1) The house build.... I know I don't blog about it very much. That's because it's such a slow moving monster! The wooden framed house design requires a lot of intricate work, and Steven has taken it all on himself. We can't afford to pay a builder or a carpenter, but this is also a labour of love and the intention was always for Steven to do this himself. We are ALMOST at the roof stage, and that is a big step.
In 2011 the house will be FINISHED! I can't imagine it, honestly. I am so so so excited, but keeping that well under wraps because who knows how long this thing will take......
2) My photography - I have a LOT of weddings booked this year. Which is fabulous. Infact I won't have time to worry about the house because I am going to be very busy editing, travelling, meeting and shooting. I also have a new website and branding in the works.
3) Visitors. My sister is arriving in 3 weeks time, and in March my parents will be here. Again, I'm keeping my excitement under wraps here because these two events are a big deal for me. And Elmer.
4) Elmer will be 2 years old. This year!! That's just crazy!
5) I suppose the biggest thing for me in 2011 is that by the end of the year, when the house is finished, I hope to get back to some semblance of a normal life. When you're building a house, all the spare time you would normally spend on leisure, gets eaten up with the build (plus I do a lot of things that Steven would normally do if he wasn't building). I hope that by 2012 I will spend more time reading books, watching films and lying around doing nothing. Will Elmer be old enough to make me cocktails by then? Let's hope so.
That's either Vegemite or chocolate. I'm not sure. Elmer's new years resolution is to be a better sleeper!
1) The house build.... I know I don't blog about it very much. That's because it's such a slow moving monster! The wooden framed house design requires a lot of intricate work, and Steven has taken it all on himself. We can't afford to pay a builder or a carpenter, but this is also a labour of love and the intention was always for Steven to do this himself. We are ALMOST at the roof stage, and that is a big step.
In 2011 the house will be FINISHED! I can't imagine it, honestly. I am so so so excited, but keeping that well under wraps because who knows how long this thing will take......
2) My photography - I have a LOT of weddings booked this year. Which is fabulous. Infact I won't have time to worry about the house because I am going to be very busy editing, travelling, meeting and shooting. I also have a new website and branding in the works.
3) Visitors. My sister is arriving in 3 weeks time, and in March my parents will be here. Again, I'm keeping my excitement under wraps here because these two events are a big deal for me. And Elmer.
4) Elmer will be 2 years old. This year!! That's just crazy!
5) I suppose the biggest thing for me in 2011 is that by the end of the year, when the house is finished, I hope to get back to some semblance of a normal life. When you're building a house, all the spare time you would normally spend on leisure, gets eaten up with the build (plus I do a lot of things that Steven would normally do if he wasn't building). I hope that by 2012 I will spend more time reading books, watching films and lying around doing nothing. Will Elmer be old enough to make me cocktails by then? Let's hope so.
That's either Vegemite or chocolate. I'm not sure. Elmer's new years resolution is to be a better sleeper!
Steven the Husband:
His other resolution could be to learn to clean his face, seems neither of us thinks it's a high priority. Bad baby, messy baby!
(01.05.11 @ 12:42 PM)
Sinead Photo:
He's more charming with food on his face!
(01.05.11 @ 01:24 PM)
gail & John - PHOTO EVOLUTION __ CARDIFF:
Happy new year u lovely family --- we love yr blog --when we get the time to time to browse the web !!!!! we always check yr blog out ( gail that is !!!!)--
keep up the good work --- and if and when u come back to Cardiff --- come and check us out !!!!!
Your little Elmer is a stunner --- our kids were that little once !!!! now they r 14 n 16 ---- make the most of it hon cos it goes by so fast ---- thank GOD for photos !!!! XXXXXXX G n J PHOTO EVOLUTION
Sinead Photo:
Thanks Gail - how kind! I cannot imagine having a teenager, although the thought of all that sleeping sounds appealing... XXX
(01.12.11 @ 04:21 PM)
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Mrudula and Prashant had a Hindu ceremony at Glenfalloch before Christmas. I was really excited about this wedding on two accounts - 1. This would be my first proper Hindu wedding, and 2. I got to use my new 24mm lens for the first time!
Steven and I have been lucky enough to be hosted by families in India in the past, so I'm used to the generous Indian hospitality, and this wedding was no exception. I had an absolute killer of a night with Elmer the night beforehand (teething??!) but had SUCH a good time at Mrudula and Prashant's wedding that I forgot my tiredness and really got into the spirit of the day.
A Hindu ceremony is really long. As a photographer that's great, because capturing the ceremony, and the emotions, and the rituals is what I love to do. It was fascinating!
Oh and I promised Mrudula I wouldn't put tons of photographs on the blog since they are both a little shy. Well I've tried to limit myself but I'm so pleased with the images from this wedding I am posting a few that I just love. Thanks guys :) xx
Prashant with one of his two lovely nephews:
Mrudula with good friend and BEST MC EVER Yih Harng:
That's it! At least half the amount of images I blogged from Shelley and Bailey's wedding :)
By the way, I had a great Christmas this year. I was a little worried I'd miss my family in the UK and that would spoil things, but we Skyped for present opening, and having Christmas with Elmer enjoying his new toys (briefly, before he moved back the pots and pans) was lush. Hope everyone else had a lovely day too!
Steven and I have been lucky enough to be hosted by families in India in the past, so I'm used to the generous Indian hospitality, and this wedding was no exception. I had an absolute killer of a night with Elmer the night beforehand (teething??!) but had SUCH a good time at Mrudula and Prashant's wedding that I forgot my tiredness and really got into the spirit of the day.
A Hindu ceremony is really long. As a photographer that's great, because capturing the ceremony, and the emotions, and the rituals is what I love to do. It was fascinating!
Oh and I promised Mrudula I wouldn't put tons of photographs on the blog since they are both a little shy. Well I've tried to limit myself but I'm so pleased with the images from this wedding I am posting a few that I just love. Thanks guys :) xx
Prashant with one of his two lovely nephews:
Mrudula with good friend and BEST MC EVER Yih Harng:
That's it! At least half the amount of images I blogged from Shelley and Bailey's wedding :)
By the way, I had a great Christmas this year. I was a little worried I'd miss my family in the UK and that would spoil things, but we Skyped for present opening, and having Christmas with Elmer enjoying his new toys (briefly, before he moved back the pots and pans) was lush. Hope everyone else had a lovely day too!
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Well, what can I say? This was just as stunning as I anticipated it would be. For three reasons: the people; the details; and the powerful emotions on the day. Shelley and Bailey have a really strong, respectful love for eachother. Plus they are beautiful. Plus Shelley planned this wedding so that everything gelled together seamlessly.
I could go on BUT.. it is Christmas eve, Shelley and Bailey are waiting "with baited breath" to see these images, and they really don't need fluffing out. Oh and I really couldn't edit down any further, so there are TONS to look through!
Phew! Okay. I'm a bit nervous now because Shelley is a photographer and I know these are important to her. I will get your slideshow up asap guys. Eeeeek!
Oh and I shall be blogging very soon with my Seasonal Elmer Photograph.
I could go on BUT.. it is Christmas eve, Shelley and Bailey are waiting "with baited breath" to see these images, and they really don't need fluffing out. Oh and I really couldn't edit down any further, so there are TONS to look through!
Phew! Okay. I'm a bit nervous now because Shelley is a photographer and I know these are important to her. I will get your slideshow up asap guys. Eeeeek!
Oh and I shall be blogging very soon with my Seasonal Elmer Photograph.
Artifex Photography:
Beautiful photos, as always Sinead :)
(12.24.10 @ 02:08 PM)
Liana the assistant who wishes she had been there!!!:
oh my gosh they took my breath away!! apart from the great skill of the photographer, what a stunning couple!! congrats To you Shelley and your new husband Bailey
(12.24.10 @ 03:07 PM)
Dropstitch:
These photos are just lovely! What a great way for the bride and groom to remember their special day
(12.24.10 @ 10:11 PM)
fiona andersen:
Oh my lord is the only word I have for these......... WOW WOW WOW....xxx
(01.06.11 @ 10:34 PM)
fiona andersen:
Oh my lord is the only word I have for these......... WOW WOW WOW....xxx
(01.06.11 @ 10:35 PM)
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Beautiful Photo's
(05.20.13 @ 01:19 AM)Fabulous photos,you all looked lovely.
(05.20.13 @ 05:31 PM)