Quick sneak preview

Just a quick photo from Erika and Greg's beautiful wedding last week. More to come after they return from their honeymoon!

Helen and Pete

We really look forward to weddings like this – down at our “local” Castaways. Helen and Pete have had us booked for a very long time - and we have gotten to know them both really well. The engagement photo session a few months ago was a blast, and so much fun! They had an enlargement matted, and had this on their wedding gift table – so that guests could sign the border.
I started the day off up in Ponsonby in the morning – where Helen, Amanda, mother of the bride Sue and junior bridesmaid Cheyanne were getting their hair and makeup done. It was very rowdy and fun, and of course the champagne helped. Nathan (who is a celebrity stylist) was awesome…! Such a great guy (yes he was gorgeous too) and so very talented. I met Vanessa from Indigo Moon – who was filming the video. (The best looking videographer I have met and so nice ). The girls were transported back to the Castaways by Gangster Cars – and I managed to grab a shot as they whizzed past our house on the way to the beach.
Nothing was going to stop this excited bride - and Helen arrived in style, walked down the isle, in her gorgeous Jane Yeh gown, by her Dad Keith – carrying lovely red roses by Sanda Seel.
Pete had such a wide grin as Helen joined him near the cliff edge over looking Karioitahi beach – it made my heart melt. The para gliders were out in force as usual - swooping above the ceremony – down onto the beach. The many visitors from the UK probably hadn’t seen anything as extraordinary as that – and many of them – all though covered in sun screen soon felt the bite of the sun. Seonid Horne was the celebrant and performed a lovely ceremony, as always.
Off the Karioitahi beach in the 4 wheel drives we went - for a photo shoot - which was a lot of fun and then back to the gorgeous reception at Castaways. The sunset was stunning that night and we got some amazing images.
Congratulations Helen and Pete!! – we enjoyed our day with you so much, and your family and friends were brilliant… We have some awesome photos…. Just a few revealed, enjoy these.. More to follow..(((( Big Hugs))))

Vicki and Chris

Vicki and Chris were married recently at Belsaas Estate in Ardmore. It was a very hot day – with gray clouds threatening rain and the air was thick with humidity, when Vicki and her three bridesmaids arrived in a beautiful Daimler from First class classics.
Vicki and the girls looked stunning! Vicki’s lovely gown was by Susan Tasker and Hair and Makeup by D’aguiar . Chris and the boys looked very handsome in their suits from Dress Circle . (I think they were a bit surprised I remembered their names - I especially remember the cheeky ones.....)
Mike Bailey conducted the wedding service and after signing the marriage certificate and quick photos family photos – we headed to the kiwifruit vines for some fun wedding party shots. Before long it was time for Vicki and Chris to make their entrance as husband and wife at their reception at Belsaas.
Thanks so much Vicki and Chris - we have some lovely shots... - We will catch up soon . Congratulations!

James and Helen - Wedding on Waiheke

James and Helen were married recently at Enclosure Bay on Waiheke Island. It was the perfect day, beautiful and clear – as it often is out there on the Hauraki Gulf.

James and the boys waited in the dappled shade of pohutukawas and Helen and friends walked past the local sunbathers and swimmers to the wedding ceremony location. Ruth Strawbridge was a delightful celebrant and the wedding service was professional and perfect. Helen’s wedding dress was by Tanya Carlson with her beautiful flowers by Wildflowers on Waiheke
Suits for James and the lads from Frank Casey

Apart from the occasional nudist swimmer! which certainly made a change - the photo shoot was fun on the rocks . Glad your friends managed lots of great shots in there too to send home to your family in the UK, who weren't able to be with you. It was a great day James and Helen – congratulations!! – well catch up soon.

Lilly Grows up

I spent a fun couple of hours back again at Lilly’s house. Lilly, who is now three, was my first baby model and I have taken her photos now for a few years. Catching up (and filling in the gaps) with parents, Sarah and Bodo is always great too!
Lilly has grown into a fun, inquisitive, delightful little girl and we had a great time playing and chatting about balloons and sandpits – amongst other topics! Lilly is bilingual and an intelligent little girl who will go far! Watch this space….. See you again soon Lilly.

Anna and Gary

Anna and Gary were married recently at Castaways at Karioitahi, Waiuku. It was very much a Scottish theme, and a piper played while Anna and her father walked down to the cliff edge where Gary was waiting. The celebrant was Grant Buchanan, who performed a heartfelt wedding service. Gary was wearing his family kilt and members of his family had flown in from Edinburgh to attend the ceremony and celebrations. Anna looked stunning in her beautiful lace gown, which was by Judith Whyman. Following the photos with family and friends we held a great photo session down on Karioitahi Beach. We returned to photograph the celebrations a bit later in the night and grabbed some gorgeous sunset photos, overlooking the surf beach, the cutting of the cake and the first dance by the new husband and wife. We enjoyed the music by Mike Steffans the DJ so much – we stayed on a bit later and the celebrations were in full swing when we departed. (My husband had to drag me away!) The team at Castaways again did a marvelous job and the food was divine.

Congratulations Anna and Gary, we had a great time with you and your friends and family! - We will catch up again soon