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Emma & Nic’s | Goonoo Goonoo Station | Wedding

Last weekend I shot Emma and Nic’s wedding at the always incredible, Goonoo Goonoo Station. The week leading up to this wedding was stressful for Emma & Nick to say the least. A covid outbreak was starting to on fold in Sydney. Emma & Nic were already in Tamworth but many of their guest were from Sydney and were caught in the lockdown including one of Nic’s groomsmen. Fast forward till the eve of their wedding more restrictions for another of Emma’s bridesmaids who had to leave straight away to avoid lockdown in QLD.

For Nic and Emma not having three of their bridal party present was really hard. But a positive they were able to invite guests whom they previously couldn’t due to numbers.

So Saturday of their wedding started off perfectly. I turned up at Emmas parents house which was a dream to photograph in. Emma’s dress was so perfect for her, so unique. Her dress who was designed by Lilli Marcs of Paddington. The train was made of this incredible lace that was also detachable for the reception- a perfect idea.

Emma & Nic had their ceremony out in the gardens of “The church” at Goonoo Goonoo station. Simple elegant and Vanessa Dobson did a fabulous job, as usual for the ceremony.

Nic and Emma did not want to be away from their guests too long for bridal photos so we chose to do all their location photos on the lawn and surrounds near the reception centre. The sunset and light for this afternoon was incredible. Half-way through this shoot again another covid change happened. Andrea the events organizer at Goonoo Goonoo station informed us that dancing at weddings in NSW was to be restricted to the bridal party only from 6PM. So with some discussion Nic and Emma decided they would dance from 5pm-6pm with all their guests then have their dinner. This was so so good. You could feel the electricity and fun on the dance floor. never have I been at a wedding where the dance floor was so electric at sun-down! This just showed how great Emma & Nic, their guests and Goonoo Goonoo Stations espresso Martini cocktails were!!

All I can say is Nic & Emma were so relaxed about all these changes. They just took everything in their stride. Cardboard cut-outs for their bridal party who couldn’t make it, dancing their heart out from 5-6pm. Also for Goonoo Goonoo Station and their team also just working with these changes, pushing back dinner to accommodate this as well- fabulous!

Thanks guys for such a great day!! I just adore your photos!

Emma & Nic had some incredible suppliers to help them for their day.

Flowers- Designer bunches

Dress- Lilli Marcs Paddington

Hair- Larissa Barden

Makeup- Ainslea Warner

Band- Uptown

Celebrant- Vanessa Dobson

  • a bride and groom hold each other close at the entrance of Goonoo Goonoo Station, Tamworth NSW in the dark as fog swirls around them they are lit by lights
  • "The Chapel" and gardens for a wedding ceremony at Goonoo Goonoo station
  • two bridesmaids fix a brides dress as they prepare
  • a long train made of lace designed by LilliMarcs of Paddington is held by bridesmaid in red as the bride gets ready near Tamworth NSW
  • the light from a sky light highlights a bride with red hair on her wedding day
  • a bride and her bridesmaids in red hold native blower bouquets by designer bunches
  • designer bunches flowers held by a bride who is getting married at Goonoo Goonoo Station
  • a bride getting ready at her parents house on a the outskirts of Tamworth
  • against white shutters a bride holds a native bouquet by Tamworth florist Designer bunches she is wearing white
  • groomsmen at a wedding near Tamworth
  • a bride walks to her ceremony with her dad on her arm she is holding a bouquet by designer bunches of Tamworth she walks past heritage buildings of Goonoo station
  • a groom purses his lips at the sight of his bride celebrant Vanessa dobson smiles and looks at the bride at the chapel at Goonoogoonoo station
  • a bride and her father walk down the aisle as her eyes are glued on her groom. the bride is wearing an off the shoulder dress by lillimarcs of Paddington
  • a groom wipes a tear from his eye at the seeing his bride for the first time walking down the aisle
  • a bride says I do in the gardens of the chapel on the outskirts for Tamworth wedding
  • a newly married couple take a moment during their ceremony to feel the moment near the chapel at Goonoo Goonoo station
  • the chapel at goonoo goonoo staion for a garden ceremony blues skies, a rose garden and heritage church
  • the sun lights up a couple at a Tamworth wedding
  • newly married a bride and groom walk down the aisle as husband and wife
  • family photo at the chapel goonoo
  • kisses on the chapel step as the storm clouds overhead at Goonoo Goonoo Station NSW
  • goonoo goonoo chapel and designer bunches flowers
  • in front of the chapel at Goonoo Goonoo station a bride and groom look into each others eyes as he tenderly hold her neck she is holding a bunch of flowers designed by designer bunches Tamworth
  • missing a groomsmen due to covid a cardboard cut-out can make them feel part of their wedding day!!
  • a newly married cupple hav ea glass of bubbles to celebrate as they walk
  • a bride holds her Lilli Marcs bridal Train made of lace as the setting sun and storm clouds catch this. the groom is kissing her forehead
  • walking and talking as astorm cloud passes over a bride and groom
  • kisses on the forehead as a brides holds her lace train made by Lilli Marcs of Paddington as the sunsets near Tamworth NSW
  • goonoo goonoo wedding function center as a bride and grrom hold hands and have a wine
  • a bridal train thats= is also a veil as the sun sets at goonoo goonoo station tamworth
  • a bride and groom walk and stare in each others eyes as they walk at Goonoo Goonoo station the groom is having a glass of champagne
  • sunset kisses on the lawn of goonoo goonoo station Tamworth Tamworth best wedding venue
  • under a brides veil leaves and lace a bride and groom hug in a black and white photograph
  • a bouquet from designer bunches Tamworth is held by a bride with her groom at goonoo goonoo station
  • outsidein front of the shearing shed at goonoo goonoo station at night time a bride and groom are lit up against the heritage brick wall. the bride holds her lace train

Starr Family | Tamworth Family Portrait

a few weeks back I finally got to meet the Starr family. What a gorgeous afternoon it was. I have photographed a few of their good friends, the flynns, Leach’s and the Goodmans So when Bri contacted me asking for a family shoot I knew this was going to be fabulous.

Bri also mentioned that their family had so many precious memories on Conrad’s family farm which was just out of Tamworth and they wanted their family shoot to be there. So many great memories of bonfires, kids chasing the chickens and riding their bikes all over the farm.

Family shoots like this I adore. Just kids being kids, gorgeous long golden grass, a family that has alot of fun together So all their family photos look so natural not forced or posed.

Nellie & Chevy were just the coolest kids. From chasing the chickens, riding their bikes, showing me around the farm and just been so much fun. They loved having their photos taken. Yes these kids were a blessing to shoot!

Winter is usually a quiet time for family portraits. But I must say the softer light & gorgeous colors & textures of the clothing & incredible sunsets. It is such a perfect time of year to shoot.

Bri also runs her own skin care business Rodan + Fields so we were also able to shoot a few headshots for this. Go check out her instagram page she has some amazing photos & results on here of her clients and the products she offers

Thanks again Bri & Conrad, Nellie & Chevy for a great afternoon it was so lovely meeting you all.

  • black and white photo a young girl with a wool coat around her head and piercing eyes look at Tamworths best family photographer Karissa
  • a young boy with a wool jumper on peak through long golden grass strands
  • a winter Tamworth NSW sun sets over a family of four dressed in winter clothes
  • a family of four sitting amongst golden grass as a Tamworth sun sets over farm land. A young boy is climbing over his dad. the family are dressed in winter family portrait clothes
  • riding bikes on a Tamworth family farm dressed in winter gear
  • walking through long golden grass on a Tamworth farm a wife looks back at her husband. she is wearing a winter scarf
  • a family in beige colors and golden grass sit as the su sets on the outskirts of Tamworth
  • running on a cirlce as the sun sets over golden fields for a family portrait shoot near Tamworth
  • family of four in winter gear against a country tin shed smile for the camera as they hold their children
  • two young kids running to the chool shed as a storm brews in a Tamworth NSW sky
  • a husband and wife laughing and giggling at each other
  • siblings climbing cattle yards as the Tamworth blue sky is in the backgorund
  • on top of a hill a family of four walk amongst lomg golden grass. the boy is on his dads shoulders screaming in delight
  • black and white photo of a family of four running in circles as the sun sets over their shoulders
  • family portrait of a younger brother and sister as the winter sun sets over the shoulders as they sit in the long grass
  • a daughter sits on her dads lap as they sit in long golden grass
  • golden sunsets on the outskirts of Tamworth as a dad holds up his young son and a mum holds on to her daughter
  • a mum and dad hold hands
  • wlaking on a hill as the sun sets a family look at each other
  • a young girl with a bow in her hand stands in long golden grass as she looks away
  • a family photo of four on the rocks set amongst golden grass
  • a chook shed with white doors the two Tamworth kids run to meet each other
  • dead tree with a family of four playing as the Tamworth sun sets

Jason & Amelia | Ottimo House

A few weeks ago after shooting another fabulous wedding on Saturday my husband & I travelled down to Sydney for a Sunday wedding. Amelia & Jason first contacted me when good friends Alan & Tosha who had been at other weddings I had photographed at recommended me. After chatting on the phone a few times, plans changing due to Covid it was so good to finally meet Jason, Amelia & their family & friends.

This day flowed so easily from the boys getting ready to Amelia’s amazing parents house – for the getting ready pics I had one perfect day

Jason & Amelia were planning an indoor ceremony but decided with covid they wanted an outdoor ceremony. Having booked Ottimo house for their reception they decided to have it all in one place.

Ottimo house was incredible. I have never photographed there. But to have your ceremony, reception & photo locations all in one spot makes it very easy.

So after the ceremony & family pics we headed up the hill with the bridal party. I just love photographing a wedding with a big bridal party that love to have fun & get “amongst it”. We put on music & before we knew it the sun was setting & our photos were done.

This location & day was perfect as you will see by the pics. Jason & Amelia are just the most sweetest couple. Seeing them interact, laugh & pause for a moment to watch their first setting sun together as husband & wife was magical.

The reception was incredible full of life, laugh & culture. Great speeches & great dancing.

I had too many amazing pics to choose from so good luck in picking a fav. Thanks for asking me to be part of your special day.

  • groom in a bottle green suit & floral ties as best mates hug it out
  • a mum puts her sons button hole on near Elderslie Sydney
  • floral socks floral ties groomsmen puts some shoes on
  • groomsmen slapping the grooms cheek as they tie his tie on his wedding day near Sydney
  • black and white photo of groomsmen getting ready before the wedding
  • details on a wedding day flowers & a black and white photo of a wedding dress
  • girls in their robes & wedding shoes & a ring on a green couch
  • vintage green brides maids dresses with native bouquets for a wedding day of a bride & her bridesmaids on the outskirts of Sydney
  • black and white image of a mum & dad holding thier daughters hand who is a bride as she gets ready in front of lace curtains
  • mum does her daughters wedding dress up in a gorgeous bay window black and white photo out the outskirts of Sydney
  • smile as a groom watches his bride walk down the aisle
  • a groom takes a deep breathe as his bride walks down the aisle to meet him with her dad on her arm at their wedding ceremony
  • a groom looks at his bride during their ceremony. vintage tones with vintage flowers in the background
  • a zoomed wedding under a wooden shelter on the grounds of wedding venue Ottimo house
  • group photo at ottimo house
  • family photos on the grounds at Ottimo house sydney
  • bridal party photo of a groom holding his brides hand on the grounds at Ottimo house
  • a groom holds his brides chin tenderly as they touch noses as the sun sets between them near Ottimo House Sydney wedding reception venue
  • black and white photo of a nearly married couple walk as the sun sets behind them they are hand in hand on the top hill of Ottimo House
  • group bridal portrait as they hold the groom up
  • sun kissed black and white photo a couple snuggle in close
  • a couple dance & spin on the top of a hill as the sun sets
  • golden sun kisses a newly married couple on the outskirts of Sydney
  • hand on the grooms chest the couple look away as the sun sets behind them
  • a groom holds his wifes train on her dress as they walk up the hill at Ottimo House
  • tangled in the brides veil a groom spins his bride as the sun sets
  • as the sun sets amongst gum trees & fog at Ottimo House
  • as the sun sets in the background a groom hold onto his wife
  • a groom snuggles into his bride they are facing the sun as they have their arms around them. They watch their first sunset as husband & wife
  • sunsets & wedding walks on the top of Ottimo Hpuse Sydey as the brides veil is lifted by the breeze
  • an almost kiss as the sun sets. the groom has dipped his bride sets amongst long golden grass
  • natural smiles amongst green grass a groom holds onto his brides dress
  • floral socks & boots groomsmen shows off their boots
  • a groom picks up his bride as the sun sets they are naturally smiling at each other
  • bridesmaids in green dresses & smiles amongst green grass & blue skies
  • a groom leads his bride by the hand with some old fense post in the background
  • as a bride holds her Australian native bouquet a groom & bride naturally laugh on the outskirts of Sydney
  • as the sun sets behind a bride and groom at Ottimo House a bride holds her husband
  • creamy smiles for a bridal party on their wedding day
  • a husband and wife walk down a grassy road on the top of Ottimo House with horses in the background on their wedding day
  • green grass on the background as a couple walk towards the camera
  • giggles as a groom whispers in his brides ear
  • smiles and giggles from a bridal party the girls are in vintage green
  • black and white photo on the grounds of reception place Ottimo House a groom leads his bride down the hill
  • last shot as the sun went down on the hills of Ottimo House as bride and groom look into each others eyes as a light shines behind them
  • cake & reception entry
  • smiles and speeches so many expressions on a wedding dad in a reception room at Ottimo House
  • smoke machine for a bridal waltz at Ottimo House
  • dancing for a bride and groom as a young boy plays the drums
  • dancing & Arabic drums played as people dance

McLoughlin Family | Family portraits |Gunnedah

A few weeks ago I caught up with Mel & her little for the second part of their family shoot. I first photographed Mel & her extended family on December 25th for my holiday promotion. That day was a little different for their family shoot. we photographed over 40 people that day( just in their family). So when we did just her little family it was a little different. Both are important & great but I must admit getting to know a little family & all the kids individual personalities is exactly what I love.

All the boys got right into the photoshoot running around, wresting & joking. just awesome! The Mcloughlin family were up for anything. The shoot felt more like hanging out then working. So yes it left me smiling all evening.

Thanks guys for such a great shoot.

cheers Karissa xx

  • smiles hugs for a family near Gunnedah
  • black and white of a husband and wife laughing for a gunnedah family portrait shoot
  • family portrait shoot for a gunnedah family with a gate golden grass & country post in the background
  • running up a country road four brothers race
  • family of four from gunnedah hug close for their family shoot in a forest
  • arms extended a family play in the long grass as the sun sets behind them as they all hold hands
  • black and white photo of four gunnedah brothers for their family portrait as they hug each other in long grass
  • sunset for a family of six from Gunnedah as the sky goes pink as they look at each other
  • teenage boy stands for his family portrait
  • smiles for a gunnedah boy for his family shoot
  • smiles and funny faces for this toddler on a country road with long grass
  • young boy with blonde hair wearing a blue shirt smiles at the camera
  • walking away a family of six walk a country lane
  • black and white photo of a mum and dad from Gunnedah for their family shoot
  • husband and wife laugh & smile in the long golden grass as the sun sets behind them
  • hugs and smiles for family of six from gunnedah for their family shoot
  • family of six in long green grass on the outskirts of Tamworth for a family shoot
  • smiles and a funny face for four brothers squating in the long grass
  • four brothers wrestle up a country road surrounded by long golden grass on the outskirts of Tamworth NSW
  • black and white photo...of four gunnedah boys with the youngest on his shoulder
  • four boys from Gunnedah with the youngest on one brothers shoulder laugh at the camera for a family portait
  • a mum and dad for their shoot hug. mum is wearing a pink flowy dress
  • jumping and throwing the youngest kid in the air for this family from Gunnedah as the sun sets

Brown Family |Tamworth Newborn Photography

For a newborn family shoot in Tamworth you have a few options. A styled studio session where bub is usually wrapped up & more structured posed photos. Whilst I use to do these shoots a few years ago, this just isn’t me. You will see why below.

Brianna contacted me to book her newborn photoshoot in a few weeks before her second bub was born. She received a gift voucher from her closest friends- what a perfect gift!!! She was so excited & couldn’t wait for her shoot. Her & her fiance Mitch work & live on the family dairy farm. When we were chatting I said I don’t do studio newborn shoots. Rather if she was happy to, we would be photographing her little family outdoors where they live. As you will see this suited Brianna & Mitch perfectly. She also said that’s exactly what she wanted. & yes where they live was just perfect for this sort of shoot.

As soon as I arrived Mitch & Bri’s first son Brax got chatting to me. Telling me about his dog, the cats, the farm, his new brother & the thing he loved most- The cows!! Brax was incredible! he was able to tell me everything about the dairy cows on the farm, their names, who was who amongst all the cows & of course his favourite cow- This kid was a classic!! He also photographed perfectly!!

Huxley the newest addition to the Trickett family was just relaxed & slept through nearly the whole thing. But as you will also see this newborn is just so adorable! A huge thanks to Bri also she dressed everyone so perfectly.

I hope you guys enjoy these pics as much as I do!

Cheers Karissa

  • family of four on the farm amongst a green corn crop with a dad holding his two boys. One is a newborn with mum cuddling them both
  • amongst a green corn crop a four year old boy in a cowboy hat smiles
  • amongst a green corn crop a newborn baby in a blue wrap sleeps for a natural family shoot near Tamworth
  • with the dairy cows in the background a family of four sit on a rug as they laugh at each other. Mum is holding their newest addition for a newborn family shoot near Tamworth
  • pure black and white photo of an innocent mum & son holding. Her hair is blown by the wind. He is looking to the Tamworth sky in his white cowboy hat
  • hands in his pocket a four year old boy check the cows on the farm is wearing his cowboy hat
  • a newborn baby is sleeping in his mothers arms as he is dressed in neutral tones. natural newborn shoot in Tamworth NSW
  • rows of green corn is the backdrop near Tamworth for family shoot as mother holds her week old baby as she looks down at her baby. She is wearing a floral dress
  • a young cowboy is held in his mothers arms as she swings him around with the hills of Tamworth in the distance& a storm brewing
  • on the farm a natural newborn shoot with the dairy cows near Tamworth
  • black and white natural family shoot as mother kissed her wrapped newborn baby amongst a crop
  • tamworth hills, long grass for a newborn shoot a family of four
  • a laugh & a dinosaur rawr for a four year old cowboy in a green corn crop
  • with the dairy cows surrounding them a mum holds her newborn baby as he sleep on their dairy farm near Tamworth
  • black and white photo father & son giggling in their family shoot
  • a four year old boy for a his Tamworth family shoot
  • a week old newborn boy is cuddled by his mum on a farm for a natural newborn shoot. no posing here
  • with dairy cows in the background a young boy looks at them on the farm
  • with a father & son walking on the dairy farm a jersey cow looks on near Tamworth
  • Tamworth a 4 year old cowboy runs up a row in the corn on a Tamworth farm he wears a white cowboy hat
  • mum and dad near Tamworth hold their new baby on the farm
  • a mum rests her wrapped newborn bub as she sits in a crop that is green
  • on a neutral natural rug a week old baby boy in a blue wrap sleeps
  • in his mothers arms a newborn baby sleeps in a green crop
  • black and white photo of a mum holding her newborn baby. Mum is wearing a floral dress as her newborn sleeps
  • a newborn is held in the arms of his mother with his toes in the air. they are in a green crop on the outskirts of Tamworth
  • family of four in a green crop & holding their newborn
  • laughs for a father and son in this black and white photo on the farm
  • smiles for a family of four amongst the corn rows as the sun shines through & lights up the green leaves
  • with the sun peeking over their shoulders a couple cuddle their newborn baby in a corn field near Tamworth NSW
  • four year old cowboy running through a corn crop with the hills of Tamworth in the background
  • a mother in a floral dress holding her newborn amongst a green crop
  • a black and white photoof a four year old boy standing amongst a corn field rural NSW Tamworth
  • looking out in a green crop on a Tamworth farm a mum holds her newborn baby as the family holds hands
  • setting sonas a family of four. mum and dad are holding their sons in the air

Isaiah & Beth’s |Tamworth NSW Wedding Photographer

As a Tamworth NSW wedding photographer I just adore meeting couples like Isaiah & Beth. As soon as I met these guys I walked away thinking they were so special & their wedding will be too. As we chatted over coffee, they told me how it would be impossible for Isaiah’s parents to travel to Australia due to Covid.

Like so many covid weddings this year so many family & friends haven’t been able to make weddings. But this one really broke my heart. Isaiah sat there & told me how close he was to his mum & dad but also how special they were. Yes Isaiah & Beth did everything so his mum & dad could be present for this day. So 3am Texas time Isaiah’s family & friends watched & participated via zoom. As you will see I was also able to get a shot of both of them on screen at the same time.

The day was absolutely incredible.This was one special wedding. They were just so in love. They also have a strong faith in God & this was highlighted throughout their day. So many of their guests felt the same as them too. All united on one day.

The day was incredibly windy so instead of going straight to Tangaratta Vineyards I decided to take the bridal party to a more secluded location out of the wind. We then did last light at Tangaratta. Both locations were magical as you will see.

Working beside me for the day was Matt from Day one films. What a great team we made filming & photographing ideas together it was so easy & so relaxed. His video was also incredible! Thanks Matt

Thanks guys for an amazing day

cheers Karissa

Amazing hair & makeup –Plush Tamworth

Reception – Tangaratta Vineyard

  • Plush hair doing wedding makeup & hair for a bride near Tamworth
  • a groom preparing for his wedding tying ties & cuff links black and white photograph
  • standing in front of a door a groom poses for his pre-cermony photos near Calala nsw
  • against a white window a bride has her dressed done up by her bridemaid & holds the hands of her mother for the last time as single girl
  • not seeing each other before the wedding a bride and groom hold hands around a wall before their ceremony they are smiling
  • looking our a long window a bride with a veil on & one arm up & silhouette of a bride on a staircase in North Tamworth
  • traditional pose of a bride holding her flowers against a blue wall near Tamworth NSW
  • a bride lays on her belly & is supported by her hands as she smirks at the camera. her surroundings are white
  • black and white photograph of a bride laughing & holding the shutters on a white window
  • during their wedding ceremony at "The Chapel" Tamworth a couple look at each other & giggle
  • a father walking his daughter down the aisle at "The chapel" Tamworth
  • a groom looks admiringly at his bride while they say their vowels
  • Hooray in front of the Tamworth sign at "The chapel" Tamworth a couple leave their ceremony
  • a groom & bride talk to their guests on zoom for their 2020 Covid wedding
  • showing guests their new wedding rings on zoom
  • a bride in white and girls in pink walk down a country lane as they hold flowers
  • black and white of bride and bridesmaids hug together on a wedding day near Tamworth
  • groomsmen hug and chuckle in a lane wearing black tie
  • a bride and groom laughing and walking near moore creek NSW
  • against a green bush a bride and groom smile at the camera
  • snuggled in a groom hold his wife's face's they giggle at each on their Tamworth wedding day
  • down a country lane a bride and groom walk hand in hand as they joke and laugh at each other. their are vintage weeds that line the road way
  • a bride and groom tangled up the brides long veil spin on a country road
  • under the veil as the sun shines through as a couple hold each other tight and smile amongst the hills of Tamworth
  • a laugh and a smile as a bride wipes a tear away
  • black and white photo of a bride and groom hug as a bride cries down a country road for real emotion on a wedding day
  • black and white of a bride and groom hugging as she has a little cry
  • walking hand in hand down a little lane in Moore creek Tamworth for wedding photos
  • multicoloured bridal party pose at Tangarratta Vineyards
  • Tangarratta vineyards girls strut their stuff and walk hand in hand
  • bridal party hold a bride as they laugh at Tangarratta vineyards
  • running through the vines at Tangarratta Tamworth
  • a bride is spun by her husband on their wedding day the long veil is whipped by the wind as they laugh in a vineyard near Tamworth
  • black and white photo amongst the vines at Tangarratta vineyard a couple look at each other
  • kisses as a bride groom hold each other amongst grapevines
  • a bride wraps her arms around her husband amongst the vines at Tangarratta Tamworth
  • as a bride veil rests on some vines at Tangarratta Tamworth as her husband holds her hands just before a kiss
  • running and laughing amongst the vines a bride and groom at Tangarratta vineyards
  • kisses giggles and snuggle for the best Tamworth wedding photographer NSW photographs a couple in Tamworth
  • black and white photo of a bride and groom looking down amongst the vines at Tangarratta
  • a groom holds and stand behind his bride amongst the long golden grass as the sun sets
  • walking on the dam wall at Tangarratta as they smile
  • a look of surprise and laugh as a bride and groom play under the brides veil as the sun peers over the groom shoulder
  • a brides veil is scooped over a couple kissing as their wedding photographer takes their picture in Tamworth
  • watching their first sunset as a married a couple a bride and groom on their wedding day near Tangaratta
  • sunsets behind a bride and groom on the top of Tangarratta dam wall
  • black and white of a bride with her hands around her husbands neck as she smiles at her Tamworth wedding photographer
  • walking hand in hand and giggle a couple walk as the sun sets behind them with golden grass around them with the Tamworth hills in the background
  • as the sun sets over Tangarratta dam a newly married couple kiss as the sun goes down amongst long golden grass
  • eating wedding cake & speeches at their Tangarratta reception
  • a covid wedding where you Zoom with your parents half way across the world
  • kisses on zoom with your parents who have to view your wedding on zoom
  • line dancing at your wedding reception in Tamworth NSW
  • dancing at Tangarratta vineyard for a wedding reception

Heidi & Brent’s- Tamworth Wedding

Heidi & Brent’s Tamworth Wedding. What a day! What a couple! What a wedding!

Heidi & Brent had one crazy year due to Covid. Everything was planned perfectly & then covid hit in March. October was to be the new date but with border closures & many of their guests and bridal party not being able to make it, Brent & Heidi postponed again.
They were going to aim for a 2021 wedding. But at the end of September, I caught up with Heidi again & they decided November was their new date.
So November came around. With Heidi being able to use all her original vendors her day was perfect.

We started the day at “The Press 2340 for the boys photos. This place is just magical, incredible mood lighting & windows that seeped through the windows. Using a bit of off-camera flash to achieve an “epic” saloon grooms photograph.


Heidi has a good friend who has a gorgeous air bnb in calala. This place with white walls & great lighting made such a gorgeous place for the girls to get ready.
I always discuss their “getting ready” location as lighting can have such an impact of getting great images. So having a place like this was ideal.

Brent’s family farm in Calala was the location for their ceremony. All the guests travelled down to the centre of the property where the creek flowed through. Green grass, blue skies & the Tamworth mountains all in our background. Just spectacular!
For our location photos of course being right on the farm we didn’t have to travel far with paddocks, shed & crops all around us.

Brent & Heidi’s reception was at “The Mercure at Wests. What a location, what a venue. A gorgeous outdoor area where your guests can mingle & a huge reception room. The food was exquisite. Brent & his dad own Country Capital meats. So of course meat was going to feature heavily on all their courses. All their guests were in for such a treat with many courses of perfectly cooked & presented meats.
Heidi & Brent wanted the “same-day slideshow” which everyone just loved. Seeing images up from the day at the reception. A huge announcement by Brent during his speech was that they were expecting Twins!! At that point on the projector above we showed pictures of the two of them holding two jumpsuits. All their guests were over the moon.

For Heidi & Brent photos were important to them & they were happy to get a few extra photographs at their reception. When couples do this & sacrifice their precious time away from their reception & guests I am overjoyed & very thankful .But as you will see the results are so worth it. The Mercure is one incredible place!

the beer garden at The mecure Tamworth hotel as a couple hold each other under the fairy lights

I just adored shooting this wedding & getting to know Heidi & Brent. They are one truly special couple. Yes I do meet alot of gorgeous couples that have incredible weddings but this one has definitely left a huge smile in my heart.
Thanks guys for such a magical, incredible day. Cant wait for the twins to arrive!!

  • groom in a white cowboy hat & abcra gold belt buckle and jeans smiling on his Tamworth wedding day
  • cheers with their beers groomsmen in cowboy hats @thepress2340
  • on a fence groommen in linen jackets & hats laugh at the camera
  • four groomsmen in jeans & cream linen jackets and cowboy hats
  • walking against a steel staircase with blue sky groomsmen in jackets and hats
  • the press 2340 tamworth groomsmen
  • designer bunches flowers -bouquets of peonies and wheat as a bride in Calala NSW hold her bouquet with her bridemaid
  • white vintage lace wedding dress in calala
  • rings and bouquets
  • a bride laying on a white bed s[read in her wedding dress. she has her hand up to her head
  • designer bunches flowers tamworth of peonies and wheat and a bride holding them
  • black and white photograph of a bride putting on her shoes & the back of a bride and her dress
  • kiss from your mum on a brides wedding day
  • black and white photo of a bridesmaid helping her bride put her earrings on
  • cowgirl boots wedding dress & perfume bottle
  • bride getting her makeup done
  • designer bunches flowers tamworth of peonies and wheat and a bride holding them
  • designer bunches flowers -bouquets of peonies and wheat as a bride in Calala NSW hold her bouquet with her bridemaid
  • a bride laying on a white bed s[read in her wedding dress. she has her hand up to her head
  • white vintage lace wedding dress in calala
  • black and white of a dad & daughter on the car on a wedding day
  • bride in a lace dress is walked down the aisle by her dad with an dodge ram in the background as their wedding car
  • a groom in a linen white jacket & hat has a tear in his eye as he sees his bride for the first time
  • gum trees on a calala property for a wedding
  • wine barells & hay bales as a wedding set amongst the gum-trees overlooking the hills of Tamworth
  • hats tamworth hills for a ceremony near calala as the couple say their vows
  • kiss amongst the gum trees as celebrant Carrie Frith officiates
  • a newly married couple walk down their hay bale aisle at the Tamworth ceremony
  • amongst a wheat crop a bride and groom lay down as the groom with a hat on looks at his bride & the bride wears a white lace dress
  • veils kisses for a couple on their wedding day
  • sunlight shines through a brides veil as she holds a bouquet by designer bunches tamworth
  • a groom picks up his bride in cowboy boots
  • walks for a bride and groom on the plains of Tamworth
  • the sunlight shines through a veil as a groom is kisses his bride
  • cheers with their beers as groomsmen in hats celebrate
  • bridemaids with the sun setting in their hair smil
  • hug for a bride in a lace dress by her husband in a cowboy hat
  • twin jump suits as an annoucement by a bride and groom and their bridal party against a red corragated wall
  • under the veil a groom kisses his bride in a white lace dress
  • designer bunches tamworth bouquet is held by a bride and groom on their wedding day. the bride is wearing lace dress and a veil
  • black and white photo of a couple walking away in a wheat field
  • kisses hay bales and hats for a couple on their wedding day
  • black and white photo and champagne spray with a bridal party
  • kisses in calala for a bride and groom amongst gum trees
  • red corragated iron and a bridal party the girls are holding flowers by designer bunches Tamworth
  • green wheat crop, cowboys and bridesmaids laugh on their wedding day
  • boy in boot and hats on a grooms wedding day having a beer in the back of a dodge ram truck
  • wall of hay bales a bouquet and a lace wedding dress near Tamworth
  • kisses against a red shed for a bride and groom in a hat
  • announcement of twins with a bridal party celebrating at couples wedding
  • wheat and a couple laying in the wheat view from over top near Tamworth
  • amongst King George, calala nsw oldest gum trees a bride and groom walk as the brides veil blows in the wind
  • newlywed couple annoucing on their wedding day they are having twins by holding two baby jumpsuits
  • walking through a brown rye paddock
  • kisses from a birdeye view of a couple laying in Tamworth wheat paddock
  • cake sweet things by sarah white and flowers
  • The Mecure function centre Tamworth for a wedding reception
  • bridal waltz at the mecure tamworth
  • The mecure wedding function centre as couple stand under an incredible chandelier

Celebrant- Carrie Frith

Flowers- Designer Bunches Tamworth

Reception- Mercure

Groomsmen photos- The Press 2340

Cake- Sweet Things by Sarah

Make Up- Pure bliss body and beauty

Girls Tans- Missie G’s

Hair- Jacinta Shumack

Brides Dress- Ferrari Formal wear

Groomsmen – Gazman Tamworth & Mavericks western wear

Groomsmen Hats- Marsh Carney Tamworth

Joel & Jasmin | Tamworth Wedding|

A few weeks ago I photographed Joel & Jasmin for their wedding day. I have known Jasmin for years ever since her mum worked in the Kodak camera shop in Kmart Plaza Tamworth. Fast forward many years later & Jasmin meeting the man of her dreams I was asked to photograph their wedding.

Covid hasnt been easy on my couples wanting to get married. Jasmin & Joel patiently waited as restrictions eased. They decided to have a small wedding due to these restrictions & make the day about spending time with their very close friends & family.

They kept their original plans of their ceremony at The Tamworth Jockey Club but due to restrictions went to Corey’s function centre for their reception. This place, newly renovated looked incredible. As you will see amazing chandeliers hang from the ceiling. As soon as I seen these I knew this would make an incredible shot. The staff at Corey’s were incredible as we had to move a few tables to get this photograph thankyou!

Joel’s boss had a farm just outside of town so when they took me to show me this spot for location photographs I knew it would be incredible. Long grass, little country driveways, 100’s of photos spots all in one location.

The day was a freakishly cold day for a spring day but all the bridal party got amongst it & as you will see had so much fun! When a day happens like this I always say you have three things to keep you warm- alcohol, blankets ( which I pack for between photos pics) & each other!

I photographed Joel & Jasmin for an engagement shoot last year & just loved it. Here is one couple that are truly in-love & really appreciate what they have together. So photographing these guys for their wedding day was just one easy task. Just to see them their connection but with their closest friends & family was so memorable.

Cheers Karissa

Cake-whipped by Hayley

Flowers- Designer Bunches

Makeup- Amanda Louise

Ceremony Location- Tamworth Jockey Club

Celebrant- Donna

Wedding Reception- Connors by Corey

  • designer bunches Tamworth mans button holes & groom putting his bow tie on
  • black & white photograph of five groomsmen in west tamworth with the tops of house seen in the back round
  • a groom pours a beer at the Tamworth hotel
  • five groomsman in suits and bow ties stand against white iron shed all laughing and holding a beer
  • groom against a red wall with texture
  • makeup & a little flower girl twirling
  • a father cant be with his daughter as he passed away but they proudly hold his photograph
  • wedding prep of dresses and makeup for a bride
  • all the details for your weddingperfume, flowers, a picture of a father who has passed away, rings & flowers
  • a bride, her mum & her bridesmaids get ready in South Tamworth before heading off to the ceremony black and white photo
  • flowergirls with bows look out the window
  • a bride with a tattoo on her arm lay on a pink bedspread
  • a bride her bridesmaids & bridesman
  • a son gets his mother out of the red bridal car
  • a bride wipes away a grooms tears during their ceremony at The Tamworth Racecourse
  • Tamworth jockey club with the stables in the background for a small wedding ceremony
  • a bride and groom with flowers from Designer Bunches
  • a flowergirl against a blue wall at Tamworth Jockey club
  • 5 bridal cars at The Tamworth Jockey Club
  • black and white photograph on the grounds at the Tamworth Jockey clubs function centre wall
  • black and white photograph of a groom kissing his bride as the sit near an old vintage car
  • an old vintage car. Native bridal bouquets & bridesmaids in Maroon
  • old car black and white photo of a couple near an old car
  • Tamworth Jockey club for a wedding ceremony & octagon the couple stand in front of
  • a bride walks down the aisle at the Tamworth Jockey club
  • a bride and groom look away as they laugh in long golden grass near Tamworth NSW & hold a bouquet by Tamworth designer bunches
  • belly laughs for a groomsmen in a grass gully as they share a beer
  • with sun kissed weeds in the foreground a couple share a kiss on their wedding day as the sun streams in behind them near South Tamworth
  • a bridal party runs as the sun lights up a bride and groom
  • bridal party having fun
  • spin and giggles as the sun is set & is lit up by dust
  • as the sun peaks in with dust surrounding a bridal couple near Tamworth
  • real laughs from groomsman on the outskirts of Tamworth as they share a beer
  • dust haze as a brdie and groom walk holding each others hands
  • smiles and giggles for a bridal party with native Australian bouquets the girl are in red for this bridal party
  • sun rays & golden grass on the outskirts of Tamworth with an old tree in the background
  • a groom with his arm on his bride shoulder look into each others eyes
  • a bride, bridesmaids & brides-man with native bouquets & maroon dress smile in long green grass
  • kisses and smoke bobs as the sun sets in the background for a great lighting effect for a Tamworth wedding
  • a brdie and groom kiss in the foreground as a bridal party pose it upin long green grass
  • black and white photograph of a groom kissing his brides cheek as she looks at her Tamworth wedding photographer Karissa & smiles
  • maroon bridesmaids and a bride in white and a big Tamworth blue sky as the girls laugh
  • holing hands on the edge of a dam with cows in the background on a Tamworth farm
  • black and white of a groom kissing his brides nose with the wedding veil over their heads
  • black and white photograph of a bridal couple walking as the sun sets in the background
  • black and white photo of boys and their sunnies
  • groomsman in Tux's kneel at the front as the bridesmaids pose it up in the background
  • kisses on the cheek on the edge of a dam with cows in the background
  • in a valley and long green grass a bridal party pose it up
  • a bride and groom take a walk on a Tamworth country road for their Tamworth wedding photographer
  • the sun sets as a couple kiss on their wedding day with gum trees in the background
  • a bride and groom all most Kiss as a chandelier hangs above them at Corey's function Centre for their reception
  • reception room at Corey's function centre of flowers and the bride and grooms last name
  • corey's function centre wedding table decor
  • rings cakes at corey's catering function centre
  • a bride and groom lit up by a chandelier at Corey's function centre

Shania & Jay | Foster Wedding

A wedding in Foster at the beach is amazing but when you add in that you know the couples family & cant wait to party & photograph this cute couple it makes my wedding photography just that bit better.

I first met Shania & her family in Cambodia over 4 years when were were on a construction project together. Fast forward a few years Shania & her family all moved over to Cambodia. Since then her parents Mick & Kate have become such good friends.

Even though they lived in Siem Reap & I was in Phnom Penh we caught up when we could. Back in January this year Shania her family & Jay visited & stayed. I also knew Jay’s parents but really got to know them as a couple that week.

Fast forward through to covid when most Ex-pats have returned back to Australia I get a call from these guys saying they were engaged. Planning a wedding in Covid with so many restrictions has been insane! But as I know in Australia we have had it pretty good compared to the rest of the world.

So fast forward to Shania & Jay’s day. Their parents Kate & Mick & Gena & Tim put in so much work with their families. Having a marquee wedding reception on a good friend’s property, Pete & Jen not far from Seal rocks was the ideal location. Long golden grass, beautiful gardens & a cute vintage shed. They all put so much work into all the details which was just so beautiful.

We had endless locations in Foster & on our way to the farm. Too many locations being my biggest hassle on the day, so yes not really a hassle.

I just adore these photos. Such a range of locations from beach to tree-lined roadways, long golden incredible grass, funky vintage sheds to cliff on headlands. Yes I had the pick.

My mouth was so sore from smiling & laughing so much. Yes we had that much fun.The bridal party & all their guests were just relaxed & . Jay’s blue-steel after 400+ weddings I must say has trumped them all. Him & his groomsmen have totally nailed it.

Good luck in choosing a favourite, hense the amount of photos in this post!!

Cake -Tyasha Papadpoulos ( AMAZING!!)- Also another good mate from Cambo!

Hair -Cait Connolly

Maddison Hinckley @ Vanity Skin & Beauty

Cheers Karissa

  • grey suit groomsman walk in a steel yard for his wedding photos at Forster- Tuncurry
  • male model for your wedding day a groomsmen in a grey suit pose it up amongst metal
  • on a mesh grate a groom in a grey suit squats in a metal yard
  • in a steel yard a groom & his boys
  • hugs for a mum and dad
  • a son hugs his mum and dad
  • black and white photograph of a wedding dress in veil in a window sill
  • bride getting her makeup in an air bnb near seal rocks for her wedding
  • a mother helps her daughter get in her wedding dress with a window sill in the background black and white photo
  • vintage bouquet wedding flowers with a engagament ring on a plant
  • a bouquet & engagement ring as bride holds her bouquet
  • a bride in a vintage lace wedding dress lifts her veil & looks out a window the black and white photograph in Forster NSW
  • black and white photo of a bride laying down as shadow lines lay over her face as the sun come thru a window
  • parents of the bride before she walks down the aisle
  • black and white photo of a bride with the veil over her face she has long brown hair near Forster
  • a bride bites her fingers as she smiles for her foster wedding
  • dad takes his daughter in the car before her ceremony in an old vintage holden car
  • a dad and daughter walk down the aisle as they shed a tear
  • holding hands as shania & Jay say their vows
  • a bride wipes a tear with a white lace handkerchief as she says her vows in Forster NSW
  • zoom weddings 2020 a couple Thank their guests
  • hugs for the bride as her father kisses her goodbye
  • old holden car in a tree lined lane a bride and groom smile near Seal Rocks
  • holding hands a couple giggle at each other
  • amongst the fig trees as the sun kisses a brides veil a couple smile hold each other tight with their eyes closed
  • hugs and giggles against an old vintage car near Seal ROcks
  • blue roller door at the fish co-op a couple hug each other near Seal Rocks
  • real laughs real smiles as a groom holds his brides hand
  • holding hands against a blue roller door
  • a dip and a kiss for a bride and groom on a country road leading to the beach
  • fake smiles for your wedding day can still make it fun as a bridal party pose it up on a country road
  • blue vintage walls a bride and her bridesmaid cover their faces with their bouquets
  • amongst fig trees a bride hold her bouquet as bride and groom breathe in sync near Forster for their wedding
  • working it on your wedding day a bride flashes her legs as her groom likes it
  • amongst the trees a bride and groom hug
  • a groom leads his bride with the sun peaking through the trees black and white
  • a bride is swung around as she laughs her veil blows in the breeze
  • vintage kiss near an old green holden with Gum trees in the background
  • black and white as bride rests her chin on her grooms shoulder
  • wedding day dip & kiss amongst long golden grass near Seal Rocks for their wedding
  • bridesmaids in baby pink & groomsmen in grey suits laugh in long golden grass
  • black and white photograph as a couple nearly kiss with smiles on the faces as the sun shines through her veil
  • fun poses of a bridal party of six near Seal Rocks
  • long grass & bugs as the sun kisses through as a couple walk together
  • golden grass a couple walk togetheras she hold her vintage bouquet
  • champagne sprays as the sun comes through in long grass near Forster
  • bride and groom walk along long golden grass as the veil blows near Forster NSW Australia
  • forster wedding family
  • blue sky, bridesmaid & groomsmen
  • real laughs real smile as a bride cuddles into her groom in long golden grass on the outskirts of Forster NSW
  • blue skies at seal rocks as bride holds her grooma s they smile at their wedding
  • sun rays piercethrough a bride and grooms eyes as the sun sets over sealrocks near Forster nsw. amazing wedding photography
  • walk on the beach as the bride is barefoot as the sun filters through the sea spray at seal rocks
  • kisses on the forehead for a bride on a cliff at the beach at Seal Rocks for wedding photography
  • black and white bridal party running at the beach as the suns rays set in the background
  • long veil at your wedding on the rocks near Forster a bride and groom hold each other
  • vintage tones of a bridal party at Seal Rocks Forster the bridesmaids are wearing pink
  • kisses and smiles a brdie and groom at seal rocks
  • blue beach water a bride leads her groom along the beach
  • long veil blowing in the wind as a groom kisses his brides forehead
  • bridal party running on the beach as their shadows follow them near Forster
  • boys on seal rocks and blue skies
  • pink bridesmaids at the beach sisters
  • bride + Groom + Black rocks + beach + seal rocks
  • running away at the beach a bridal party with black shadows run near Forster NSW
  • veil blows in the wind as acouple laugh with the sun shining through
  • bridemaid and running at the ebach
  • black rocks as a couple kiss with the sun rays peak over the beach at Seal Rocks
  • holding hands a bride lifting her dress as the beach waves crash
  • walk lick the shore line as the sun shines on a couple on their wedding day at the beach
  • black and white photograph as a groom kisses his bride at Seal Rocks after their wedding
  • hugs at the beach as the sun filters through
  • reception and cake
  • blue skies as a couple stand on a black rock as the sun sets

Libby & Warwick | Engagement shoot | Tamworth

A few weeks back I travelled out to Libby & Warwick’s farm for their engagement shoot. As you will see by their photos it is one special spot with endless locations.

Libby & Warwick have their wedding booked next year & cant wait to shoot it.

I first met Libby back in May when I started working at an office job during the day. Covid hit in March as we all know it has affected weddings, family shoots & photographers. So I took another job whilst photography wasn’t an “essential service” & now come to when I met Libby. Libby is the sweetest girl, caring, with the biggest smile, who gets on with everyone. We have become great friends.So when she got engaged we started talking about weddings, photography & before long she booked me.

We chatted about an engagement shoot & picked a weekend. It was so relaxed- I threw my gear into the back of their farm bike & we checked out a few spots & then started shooting. Having a drink, a chat & with their dogs.

Libby & Warwick have 3 dogs & they all had “their moment of glory” in front of the camera. Their dogs are adorable with so much personality!.

We had the sunset & last light at a near-by Canola field which was of course spectacular.

I just adore these pics. It really shows how relaxed this gorgeous couple is. I cant wait to shoot their wedding next year.

Cheers Karissa xx