Kathryn's photo shoot

A different and fun photo session took place yesterday at our home base in Karioitahi with Kathryn - an up and coming vocalist from Waiuku. Kathryn has a lovely voice and we had some advertising shots to do with the microphone - so I had a few samples of Kathryn's great and varied repertoire. The weather held up long enough to get outside for some fun autum shots by our barn. Thanks to Yvonne for throwing those leaves! and Kat for a wonderful session which was great fun.

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

Mel and Myles Wedding at Awhitu

What a full day we had - starting off down at Karioitahi - Mel and Myles had a fun adventurous start to their wedding day - being chauffeured in the Variety bash tour limo - by their wedding celebrant and well known celebrity Ewen Gilmour.
A quick photo session on the beach - and then a few stops on the way - including a bus shelter and dairy, before a another quick photo session at Awhitu.

Their wedding was held at the Awhitu Regional Park - near the Brooks homestead where many of the guests had been given roles on the trip down and had parts to play" including Frodo and Sam who had the rings , hidden in a packet of Burger rings - much to their surprise. Onto the PBC double decker bus - we travelled back to Auckland City - for a cruise around Waitemata harbour in the Soren Larsen.

A long day, a fun day - and one we won't forget in a very long time.

Congratulations Mel and Myles - Awesome time!!!

Not much swimming going on here :) but the lifeguards had a laugh!

Overlooking Awhitu - with the phantom Fantail "follower"

High on the hill on the way to the Awhitu Regional park

A quiet moment inside the homestead

Being Good Friday the dairy was closed - no chance for an iceblock today!

The school kids bus stop - we have no idea what the locals thought was going on

Exchanging the rings

Later that night - on board the Soren Larsen - Waitemata Harbour

Kirsty and Mike

Kirsty and Mike were married recently at Wrights Water Gardens in Mauku, Patumahoe

A romantic moment down at the waterfall

One of the best shots of the night was Kirsty's sister Heidi catching the bouquet. Not something any of us will forget in a hurry:)

A wonderful couple - so right for each other and very much in love

We had a great time with Kirsty and Mike who are long time friends.

Kirsty looked amazing and Mike was also at his "finest" :) Congratulations and best wishes to you both .

Adam and Sheena

A few quick images from Adam and Sheena's wedding in Pollok, on the Awhitu Peninsula recently.