Every wondered why professional photos look so very different to those taken on your own DSLR camera? Well one of the reasons is photo editing. Professional photographers go to at lot of effort to edit your photo after it has been captured, most often in programs such as Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Of course there…
DetailsBrad and Jacqui had their first date exactly 12 months before their wedding day. Yet after meeting them you would think they had known each other for years. When I asked the groom why she was ‘the one’ he described her as someone that he could easily spend hours talking to about anything and everything.…
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Nicole and Jason – Sydney couple First Look Q&A. Including a touching First Look with Nicole’s Dad SHE SAID Had you ever heard of a first look prior to me suggesting it? I had not heard of the first look until we met with you. Why did you choose to do a first look? We…
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Q and A with Joanne and Bill on their First Look Experience. SHE SAID Had you ever heard of a first look prior to Samantha Ohlsen suggesting it? No Why did you choose to do a first look? I was really against the idea at first but as I thought about it more it actually…
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Sydney Harbour Wedding Sydney brought out a beautiful Autumn day for us, and between the unseasonably warm weather and the relatively cloudless sky, it was absolutely perfect. Lavender Bay is a perfect Sydney wedding ceremony location, with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the beautiful surrounds of Clark Park. The reception was to be…
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Q&A with Kirsten and Damien gives you a great insight into how wonderful a First Look Experience is. SHE SAID Had you ever heard of a first look prior to Samantha Ohlsen suggesting it? No Why did you choose to do a first look? I liked the idea of being able to meet up beforehand…
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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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Melissa and James were married four years ago in an absolutely gorgeous ceremony. However, disaster struck when their wedding photographer didn’t show up to their wedding! Karen Alsop – from Emerald Eye Photography in Victoria – decided to help utilise a wedding photography retreat to allow James and Melissa to finally get the wedding photos…
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This is the ultimate guide to finding your wedding venue in Sydney. Everything from beaches, to gardens, classical venues, modern and trendy, and some truely unique wedding reception venues are covered in our top 105 Sydney Wedding Venues. How to Select a Wedding Venue Picking a wedding venue can be an exhausting task. So many…
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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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So what is ‘a first look’ and why should you consider it in your wedding day? The moment when the groom sees his bride for the first time on their wedding day is almost always an emotional one, full of surprised faces and plenty of hugs and happy tears. SOhlsen_Wedding_Brad&Jacqui_2014_DSC3746The first time the groom sees…
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Great Ocean Road Tourist Attractions I’m often asked what are the major highlights that I have to see on my Great Ocean Road trip. I have separated all the tourist attractions and local highlights into the closest town so you can decide where you might stay based on how many tourist attractions from each location…
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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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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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“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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