Mike and Lucy

I have recently returned from the South Island after a brief autumn break and also had the pleasure of photographying Mike and Lucy's wedding in Papanui. Lucy's dress came from by Jenny's Bridal. Lucy and Emmas hair and makeup by True Grit Hair Spa- Christchurch .

After a lovely wedding service by Father Dennis, at St Joseph's we travelled north in the late afternoon, to the Waimakariri river where we had the wedding party location shoot.

The weather was perfect ! - thankfully after the forecast and threat of all kinds of stormy winter in the week leading up to the day. After a fun shoot, with my daughter Ashley assisting again- we ventured back at sunset to the reception in Merivale at Elizabeth House

The venue was stunning and a delight to phototograph in. Congratulations to a lovely fun couple Mike and Lucy - catch up with you soon !

South of the border

I have been away in the beautiful Canterbury region photographying, amongest other things, a lovely and super fun wedding. After stressing (and slapping myself later) over the weather... The forecast earlier in the week was for.... hail, gales, snow, rain... and then once I arrived the weather was glorious all week. I must have known deep down it would be fine - - I put off buying thermal underwear... The worst part, in all honesty -was the turbulence on arrival and leaving Christchurch airport.... I was spoiled rotten by having a rental car upgrade !! (Avis rentals were great - I loved my Mrs RAV) and then to top things off - the hotel (Rydges)upgraded me as well to gorgeous suite overlooking the Avon river. I can't give the hotel staff enough praise - they were so nice and professional. The best belated mother's day presents ever ! Just a sneaky look at the area where we toook the wedding party shots... more to follow of course--- as I wade through them all... until later.... K