The Lagoon Wollongong Wedding A wedding and reception by the beach, less than an hour from Sydney. It’s a dream situation for most couples and surprisingly very affordable at The Lagoon, Wollongong. I have been fortunate to shoot here a number of times and I have to admit it is close to the perfect wedding…
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Questions to ask a wedding photographer BEFORE you hire them In last week’s post we covered the First steps towards finding your Wedding Photographer Once you have narrowed down the list of wedding photographers in your location based on style, now you need to contact each of the people on your list. This first series of…
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How to choose a wedding photographer can be a daunting task. You have hundreds of wedding plans to make. Deciding who will bring your memories to life is one of your most important decisions to make. When the flurry and excitement of your wedding day is over, it is beautifully captured images that help you…
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So you decided to have your pre-wedding photoshoot in Paris. But what locations should you choose. Here I share some of my favourite Paris pre-wedding locations. The best location for a Pre-wedding photoshoot in Paris is usually determined by where to find the best light, avoiding tourists, and including iconic landmarks into your photos. These…
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It’s funny how life gets in the way. This photoshoot is all the way back in 2015 as part of my European Love Story journey through Europe. I finally found the time to post this blog, and it is important, as this turned out to be the most important photoshoot I would conduct. I am…
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“Oooh, be careful cara mia, The Walk of the Gods is very pericoloso… is very dangerous. Just last week a lady died on the same walk. Maybe, is not the best choice for you to do these days”. This warning from a slightly odd, middle-aged lady working at the hotel in Positano was just the…
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Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go. – Truman Capote The streets are water and the cars are boats. Ancient buildings stand as a grand backdrop for an endless array of little shops selling modern touristy knick-knacks. People are everywhere. Even knowing this, knowing exactly why Venice is so…
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Ahh, Venice. There’s no city quite like it. Rich with winding canals and bobbing watercraft, quaint bridges scattered here and there, the whole place dotted with hidden piazze nestled amongst haphazard cobblestone streets. In this place, the hustle and bustle of busy tourists contrasts with the quiet grandeur of the ancient buildings, creating a truly…
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Summer in Paris is simply stunning and the choices for a photo shoot are endless. My favourite location is the iconic Louvre. In summer the sun sets in a perfect location behind the large glass pyramid of the Louvre for portrait photography. Tuesday also seems to be the best day as the tourist numbers are…
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How many times have you traveled overseas only to return with photos that look similar to everybody else or even similar to all the postcards? Don’t most Eiffel Tower photos look similar? Same occurs with all iconic landmarks such as Big Ben in London and the Duomo in Florence. Whilst travelling through Europe over the…
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It’s time for part four of my series on how to take great wedding photos. Today we cover the all-important photoshoot! If you missed last week’s post on How to Get Great Wedding Photos at the Ceremony, go back and read it first. 1. Allocate the right amount of time for your photos How Much…
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Friends and family constantly ask me what camera equipment they should take when travelling overseas. The answer is different for every person due to their skill level, their interest in photography, and their budget. Hopefully by explaining what equipment I, as a professional photographer take when I travel overseas and more importantly why I take…
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Tonya and Chris were the first couple to choose a #aeuropeanlovestory shoot from London. This was their first date day (without their kids) since moving to England so I felt privileged that they decided to spend a chunk of time with me walking through London for their photoshoot. Chris and Tonya’s Story Chris and I…
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Travel photography is all about watching, listening and feeling a place. It is a process of finding the soul of a city and documenting it. Some would argue that merely taking images of the cities’ famous landmarks could surely document a large city. As someone who has travelled extensively I can tell you that the…
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A photographer’s personal journey to document love, passion, beauty and joy in a variety of ways in the most beautiful and romantic cities on earth during the European summer of 2015 What is “A European Love Story”? In short it is one photographer’s journey looking for love in some of the most romantic cities on…
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