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Tomorrow is the wedding of another of our awesome couples that we get to photograph… Candie and Aaron.

A short while ago we caught up with them to do some engagement photos, we met down at the Jetty in Coffs Harbour on a Sunday afternoon, I remember it being pretty windy down there, although I guess it often is considering its on the beach after all!

You two were so relaxed and easy to photograph, so I had an awesome time. I’m looking forward to your wedding tomorrow, South West Rocks and around Kempsey have some beautiful places to photograph so… can’t wait!

Here are just a few pics from your engagement session, see you tomorrow!!

– Mike

Last week Mike caught up with Sara and Pascal, eventhough I didn’t photograph this really cute couple I wanted to blog this entry as Sara’s little sister Tabitha is one of my best friends, so it’s super exciting to be able to share these images with you all. Tabitha is the sweetest little thing and her little brother Solomon is well…. a little cute (just don’t tell him that thou!!!)  so was a real pleasure to be able to photograph Sara’s wedding for their awesome family!!

Mike caught up with Sara and Pascal last week just after Sara had visited Kelli T for her trail makeup!! Your makeup looked gorgeous Sara!! So pretty!! The session was photographed at the Jetty!! We have had lots of gorgeous shoots at the Jetty recently… it’s a real special part of life in Coffs Harbour I think!! We never get tired of shooting at the Jetty, I think it’s because Mike and I spend so much time at the Jetty relaxing!! One of our favorite things to do it to grab some fish and chips and sit and watch the Ocean!!

Sara and Pascal’s wedding was last weekend so Mike will be sharing their entry soon, but for now here are a few images from their engagement session!! Hope all is going well guys.

Amy & Mike xx

A couple of weeks ago Mike and I headed up to Byron Bay for the wedding of Eryn and Matt. Eryn and Matt are adorable! They are high school sweethearts. They met in when Eryn was in year 8! Eryn and Matt live in Tamworth but travelled over to Byron Bay for their wedding as it was where Eryn and her family regularly spent holidays while they were growing up!! It was also the special place the Matt popped the big question!!

Before the wedding Mike and I shared an awesome Gluten Free Pizza from one of the pizza places in Byron. We than headed over to where Matt and his boys were getting ready!! We caught some gorgeous moments of Matt and his groomsmen! Thanks to Matt’s beautiful Mum the boys were very organised!!

After spending some time capturing the happenings of the boys preparation Mike and I headed over to where Eryn and her girls were preparing for the big day!! Kelli T and her beautiful Twin sister Tracey were working together on the girls makeup and hair!! Stunning job girls!! You too are so adorable!! I loved where Eryn chose to get ready with her girls! So beautiful!! Eryn you and your Mum did a great job choosing your flowers from the Brisbane markets!! They were beautiful!

Eryn and Matt were married at the Byron Bay surf club! It was Eryn’s childhood dream to be married in sight of the Byron Bay lighthouse and it certainly come turn!! Awesome choice of location! We than did some family photos on the lawn next to the surf club while the guests enjoyed nibbles on the deck of the surf club!!

We headed over to The Pass with Eryn, Matt and their bridal party for some photos. The weather soon turned bad so we made a dash up to the lighthouse before the weather was too bad to photograph!! The lighthouse is so beautiful and was certainly an awesome choice of location guys!! We love photographing at the lighthouse!! One of our favorite locations!!

After the photos we headed back to the Byron Bay surf club where nibbles were still be served!! Eryn and Matt mingled with their guest for an hour or so before being seated for the main meal!! The nibbles at the Surf Club are so awesome!! Really yum!!!

Eryn and Matt’s day went perfectly!! Thank you so much for sharing your special day with us!! It gives us a lot of pleasure to share your photos with you all!!

Amy & Mike x

Recently Mike and I headed out to Ebor for the wedding of Leanne and Nathan. I was a little concerned going out the wedding at Ebor as the day before the wedding it had been snowing not to fair from Ebor! I don’t like the colder weather very much and was concerned how I would go shooting a wedding in such cold weather!! Ebor didn’t disappoint it was cold!! I wore my jacket all day! But it was a gorgeous day for Leanne and Nathan everything run so perfectly!!

Both Leanne and Nathan got ready at the Yaraandoo Eco Lodge just out of Ebor. Yaraandoo was also the location the reception would be held at! We started the day with Nathan and his boys and snapped at few images of the boys getting dress in their R&Williams gear!! The boys looked great!! Loved the boots and the colour of your shirts boys!! Nathan’s Jacket looked great too!!

After our images withe the boys we headed down to the girls to capture a few images of them preparing for the big day!! Leanne’s dress was beautiful!! It suited you so much!! I love the lace over your shoulders!! Leanne, You looked gorgeous!!

The ceremony was held at Ebor falls! It was a very personal ceremony and was in such a beautiful locaiton overlooking the falls. Leanne and Nathan held the ceremony at Ebor falls in honor of their grandparents who had property at Dorrigo!! The guest enjoyed snacks and drinks at the falls while we head to a few locations for photos near the falls before heading out to the Trout Hatchery. Leanne and Nathan picked some gorgeous locations for the photos!! Love them guys!! The lighting was so beautiful the day of their wedding and made for some stunning images!!

Leanne and Nathan were so easy to photograph!! We loved capturing all the natural expressions it was very fun!! Thanks guys for making our job so easy!! It got dark so enough and really cold so we headed back to Yaraandoo for the reception!! Leanne and Nathan had a cocktail reception!! The food was great Mike loved the battered prawns and I loved the Sushi!! I was never a fan of sushi but tried it at the wedding and now I have an addiction!! I think I eat Sushi every second or third day now!! LOL!!

Hope you guys had an awesome honeymoon! It’s so great to be able to share some of your images on the blog!! Your images will arrive in the mail next week!!

Thanks for an awesome day guys!!

Amy x

Some of you may remember way back in March we caught up with Hazel and Joh for their engagement session!! I think it was March. Their wedding came around so fast! Already it’s been a couple of weeks since the wedding!!

Hazel and Jon were married a the gorgeous Aaunka Beach Resort in Coffs Harbour. It was one of the hottest days we have had so fast this year!! I felt so sorry for you guys!! When I got in the car to drive to the wedding at about 12.30pm that day the car’s temperature gauge registered 39 degrees!! It was a stinker of a day!! However it soon cooled off. By the time the ceremony was time to start the ocean breeze was cooling things down.

I started the day with Joh and his groomsman at the resort. The poor boys wore a three piece suit so they were taking it in turns standing in front of the air conditioner!! After a few images with the boys I headed back up to where Hazel and her girls were getting ready!!

When I arrived at the girls Kelli T was just finalising the hair and makeup for the girls!! She always does an awesome Job!! Thanks so much Kel for all your hard work at Hazel’s wedding and all our recent weddings together!! Girls if you’re looking for a hairdresser or makeup artist Kelli is your girl!! Hazel looked awesome and I loved your flowers and shoes they were so gorgeous!! Olivia, Hazel and Jon’s little girl was getting ready with the girls…. I certainly think she stole the show!! Olivia you are just too cute!!

Hazel and Jon were married on the lawns at Aanuka overlooking the very beautiful Diggers Beach! Hazel and Jon choose to marry here as it reminds Hazel and her family of a special place back in the UK they spent many holidays! The ceremony was beautiful! Olivia had to help with signing the register! It was very adorable!!

After the ceremony we found a part of the gardens at Aanuka that were a little cooler to snap a few family photos before heading onto our shoot! Hazel and Joh’s bridal party were so co-operative!! Thanks a bunch guys it was a g rest day!!

Thanks so much Hazel and Joh for letting me share your special day with you both!! It was an awesome day!! I hope you had a great time in Thailand!! I hope too that all the family that traveled over from the UK had a great time in Australia and had a safe trip home 🙂

Chat to you soon!

Amy x