Jade & Aaron - it's a surprise!

Aaron called me a while back to arrange the photography for his upcoming wedding. A groom calling to make arrangements without input from the bride is a bit unusual and I was intrigued. He then told me that the wedding was to be a surprise...he hadn't even proposed yet, but had arranged the venue, guests and the photography! He and Jade, his lovely bride-to-be, had fallen in love with the Exmouth beaches on their holiday here in July, so what better place? Brave man, for sure. But it all worked out: Jade accepted and the wedding was gorgeous!

Jade had all of the bases covered with last minute advice

a little bit of courage

and a banner proclaiming it a done deal

She finished getting ready at the Novotel Ningaloo after having hair and makeup done at the local salon. What a gorgeous bride!

Her stunning dress was kept a secret from everyone but a select few


and was a multi-person, multi-level affair to don



The perfect Exmouth beach wedding shoes

Aaron & Jade chose to get married at Turquoise Bay on the pristine white sand with the gem-coloured waters and red Cape Ranges as their backdrop. The sky was blue, the sun was brilliantly bright...and the wind was about 30 knots! But nothing could put a damper on the proceedings.





The bridal party headed up to the Lighthouse Hill lookout for some fun photos


and then to the calmer Gulf side to escape the wind! They wanted to take advantage of the huge termite mound and the isolated red dirt road




and then the wedding party went a bit Outback Gangsta


Caught stealing a kiss

Back to the Novotel Ningaloo for a few bride & groom shots on the beach



Happy anticipation

of a kiss

Their sea-theme reception details were just perfect down to the flip-flops on each guest's chair



The last of the colourful sunset behind them on their room balcony

The hairdressers from the salon were having their Christmas Do and had their hair all done up elaborately...so they had to have a shot with the bride. She still outshone the fanciest of styles!

It was a beautiful day!


Jade & Aaron - I wish you all the happiness for a long life together!

Joy & Bruce - the secret's out!

Joy and Bruce told their friends and family that they were simply taking a little holiday around Western Australia. But secretly they decided to get married in a private ceremony on one of our lovely beaches!

They were the most passionate and completely head-over-heels in love couple, it was a true pleasure to document their special day. We had a glorious evening for the ceremony, if a little breezy!



After their vows, Joy & Bruce filled a small vase with sand from the beach as the sun turned golden behind them


It took a couple of people to hold the official certificate on the table, but the wind couldn't dampen their happiness



I loved how playful they are





Bundegi beach provide a serene background to a little private beach walk and a stolen kiss




You could feel the love radiating off these two the entire time


They had a perfect evening sky as they headed back to the Novotel Ningaloo for a glass of champagne and the start of their married life together

Canvas trio from the Fantastic Jackson Family

They're here!  In early October I had a relaxed session at Exmouth Oval with the Jackson family. They chose three 12x12 inch canvas prints as part of their package and we decided to have one little girl per canvas. Each canvas turned out beautifully in its own right, but hung together as a set they look amazing!

I only took the time to take a quick shot of the trio on the couch in my office as I knew the family was waiting eagerly for their prints and canvas to be delivered...maybe one day I'll be able to get a shot of them hanging in their places of honour!

Global Illuminations in Exmouth, Western Australia

Saturday, 4th October 2008, was the Pink Ribbon Global Illuminations cocktail party at the Novotel Ningaloo for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Major sponsor Yannarie Solar (Straits Salts) sponsored one of the pink lights that adorned the marina bridge. I was hired to photograph the event and the beautiful, newly pink, bridge.

Nikki & Michael's wedding album

October has been a busy month here with many photography opportunities and a quick trip overseas for some diving. Please pop back as I will be trying to get more posts up soon!

I am working on the finishing touches for Nikki & Michael's wedding album and hope to send it off for printing in the next few days. They had a bright, perfect wedding day at the Novotel Ningaloo at the end of August. They have chosen a leather bound, fully matted 13 inch x 13 inch premium album - it's going to be gorgeous! Here's a sneak peek at a few pages:


The pool area of the Novotel provides a sparkling counterpoint to the darker Exmouth Gulf in front of the resort




Michael couldn't pass up a chance to check out the footie scores!

Off to Wakatobi

Today I am flying to Bali and then to Wakatobi for a short diving holiday.  I am looking forward to exploring the pristine reefs surrounding this private island and to lazing on the beach between dives!

I will not have access to my email or my phone while I am away, so please be patient.  I will be answering all messages on 19 October, when I return.