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I knew 2010 was going to be an awesome year, photography wise, when I looked at who I had booked in for wedding shoots. But I had no idea to what extent that would be true.

Darelle & Trent planned the perfect wedding & she was the perfect bride to photograph. So just excuse me whilst a have a little scream…..ahhhhhh

How awesome are these pics are & how easy was she to photograph?!

Trent was one of the best grooms I have ever photographed…. yes he’s an aussie bloke & yes he showed his emotion.

It was so gorgeous just being a witness to how much he adored his wife & how blown away he was by the beauty of her.

Trent & Darelle got married on her family’s property just outside Inverell. Not only did the rain stay away, but I had endless fields of sunflowers & sorghum to take pics in…. just unreal as you will see.  And Darelle in her gorgeous & no doubt very $$$ dress put absolute faith in me when I asked her to go into a black soiled boggy paddock with a promise she wasnt going to get dirty. Thankyou for trusting me.

Again Leanda & I did a slideshow that night. I just love the feeling of this - not only do all your guests get to see your wedding photos but  it also made Trent & Darelle remember the memories of their ohh so perfect day.

Thanks again guys….yes I adore your photos if you couldn’t already tell!!

So good having a second shooter for this top pic…different angle that I like…Thanks Leanda!!

great location

here’s “The Perfect Dress”

WOW you are so amazing Darelle

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love these next two very simple

introducing my great bridesmaid’s for the day!!!

“perfect moment photo”

woohoooo

can I have a “I love sorghum”

Darelle your just stunning…you dont even have to try!!!

hhmmmmm love this shot

yep they are real …

happiness

sunflowers in black & white still look good!

a bit of warmth & cuteness

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On Saturday it was Kate & Grant’s turn to shine.  So Leanda (one of my trusty assistants) and I travelled to Inverell. I didn’t know what a treat I was in for. These guys were so awesome!!! I haven’t laughed this much in a long time. Their bridal party rocked!!! The girls looked awesome & were perfect bridesmaids. The guys were so funny. And my couple…Kate & Grant were, well, you can see…perfect. Their two sons stole the show every now & then, they were so cute.

Kate & Grant added on the slideshow to their package & this brought the house down. This success was due to them getting really into it. What blew me away was, just after I finished shooting, Grant said “yep I hate photos, I like to hide when the camera comes out”!! Thanks so much, you did so well for someone who hates pics & I’m sure by the time you get the album you’ll have enough pics of yourself to make up for all those other times.

Thanks guys. Please leave a comment for this top couple. Cheers Karissa

how cute are their boys…

wooohooo……

love the dresses & love the flowers from Rosemerin Florist of Armidale (yep I bought them with me) thanks guys fantastic!!

Nice robot shot little Shaun

Perfect Mother/Daughter moment

simply…yep!!!!

Love you Red phone box!!!

Well 2010 wedding season started for me on Saturday & boy did it go off with a bang!!Such a great wedding to start.

Rach & Adam met at Nobby’s Beach in Newcastle on a blind date. So this is where they chose to meet each other. Yes before the ceremony. TO make it a little more personal & beable to get alot of photos & locations & not keep their guests waiting to long. & yes this was so sweet & so persoanl just how they wanted. Not only did they meet here but a year to teh date Adam also preposed here. Too cute.

I did Rach & Adams engagement shoot about a year ago & I knew from then this was going to be a fun wedding & a lovey-dovey one. But I can see how much their love has grown in that time. They were so besotted with each other all day. To add to this flavour their bridal party & guests were so nice as well.

These guys were a pretty cruisey couple during the ceremony an alarm went off that stopped everything but instead of getting cranky or impatient they had a good giggle, simply stood there & posed for photos for their friends till it stopped.

All the best for the future guys Thankyou for letting me photograph your special day. You guys rocked!!!

Please leave a comment for Rach & Adam & what you thought of their special day.

You girlies look awesome!!!

Told you their meeting was simply beautiful

Brendan one of the groomsmen next to Rach stole the show in some pics!!

Rach & Adam lost a grandparent close to the wedding so she had them there with her all day.

stretcher hummer—————-oh yeah

Looking very smiiiick guys

My fav adore this shot!!

Last Friday I travelled to Gunnedah to shoot my a good friend/my album designers family portrait- Justine Murphy. We had a great time shooting then catching up & chatting about all things photography of course. Which i so great as I dont know heaps of people into photography in my area so when i find a psycho photography person as myself I say let me go!!! In which I did hopefully I didnt bore Justines Fiancee Brendan too much.

I will do a latter post in the near future on Justine. As I think she is so talented in what she does-Graphic design & album design. Justine part shares the load with me on my album designs which is so good as I just adore her work!!! She processed most of these. Thanks they look fantastic.

But back to her family portrait. Her boys are just so adorable Fletcher & Harry. Just how they posed just a little everynow & then but mostly just did their “boy things”.

Justine chose all the locations THANKYOU they are GORGEOUS I loved them so funky!!

Cant I get a AHHHHH how cute is he!!!

could see this in a kids mag or he could be a pumpkin patch model….go Harry

Justine working it….oh yes & you too Brendan

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I could scream LOVE theis light

Just loved this Truck

Give a boy a stick & watch his face light up. Why is that?

NAt & Russ are about to get married in a few small weeks. So when they said they were coming over to Tamworth to do last-minute wedding stuff I jumped at the chance to do their engagement shoot.

Nat & Russ live in Coonamble, further out west. But Russ’s family live in Tamworth hense why the wedding is in Tamworth & at The best place in town….The Pavillion.

This shoot was really happy & relaxed as you can see Russ is the typical Aussie bloke/larrikin & Nat just a cute sweet girl & yes they adore each other…lots & lots.

I will tell you more about tehm in a few weeks when they are all dressed up for their big day. But I do love how Nat changed outfits twice thru the shot…& yes I adore her green top. I loved it that much I think she should wear that colour green for her big day it suited her that much!!! But Im sure white will look gorgeous on her as well.

keepin it natural

just NIIIIIICCEEE NAT

your going to make a stunning bride NAT

Russ’s idea

love those clouds

IM BACK & it feels good. I did 3 portraits on the weekend & wedding season officially kicks off for me this weekend. & yes since my surgery & time off I have been itching too….& it feels so good to be back shooting!!

SO when Rochelle my beauty thereapist booked me before my surgery & I had to cancel we rescheduled for last weekend. But of course Riley had to loose one of his front teeth. I think he looks so cute & love the naturalness.

Actually Rochelle & Alex’x kids are so cute & just simply happy kids. They were so easy to photograph—they broke most of the shooting rules when it comes to photographing kids. I didnt have to try to hard to make them smile…it just came natural.

Thanks guys you all looked great!!!

love everything about this shot!!

innocent

Love this looking up to my big brother…

Halle having a crack-up how adorable

love the clouds

very nice guys

Ok so this is probably the most asked & one of the most important questions you should ask for your day.

For your photography. As this pretty much rules your day.

How much time do I allow for things. SO if you have booked me or just interested -this is how I work.

Pre-Ceremony:

The Boys: Just over 30 minutes

The Girls: I like to allow an hour. Not I dont need to shoot this long but if something is going to go wrong or run late -this is when. I dont know how many weddings I have shot at & the hair dresser is running so late & have only had 5 minutes to shoot you before you go off to the church. &  if I didnt allow the hour, you can imagine how late the bride would’ve been.

After Ceremony:

Family, group pics & people congratulating you around 45 minutes. (trust me this is the hardest bit for you for the whole day)

Location: This part is totally up to you. Yes Ive had to do these in 15 minutes & yes Ive spent hours doing these.Yes I believe it is so important to get those great amazing images but it is also important not to be away to long from your guests & the party. No believe it or not its not about the photographer(even though some act like it is). I Like to have a few locations. But a location depending on where we are shooting doesnt have to be ages from each other. But importantly allow travel in the timing of your day-To & From. On average most of my bridal parties are away 1&1/2 hours. 

Hopefully this helps planning your big day. But if your not sure just email or call. Cheers Karissa

The pic of chosen to put here is the Thankyou Cards for Alan & Christine’s Wedding I shot last year.

Going to Newcastle for doctors appointments has happened quite regularly this year. But heh I don’t mind I get to catch-up up with my twin sister, Nat & family-Storm Hayden & Ollie. Which is so good as the boys grow up so quick. A late afternoon shoot at Nobby’s Beach was perfect. Usually kids get a little feral by this stage of the day but when there sand & lots of running involved…they love.

So here’s the latest from them. They are probably the most frequented family put on this blog. But why wouldn’t I when my nephews are too cute & Nat gets all the shoots she needs for free. The perks of being related to a photographer!!

Shooting at the beach is so different to the country…but this year I have a few weddings on the coast, even a destination wedding in Fiji….wooohooo. Just love shooting at the beach.

Love this natural shot

My fav family pic

A serious game for Hayden…too cute

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Storm working it!!

How cute is Ollie in this shot

A few weeks ago Jodi one of my upcomoing brides for later in the season emailed me & asked what my view on props were.

I stopped & had a little think……

Yes I love. Why? I think if you can make your wedding a bit individual, put your spin on it & want to be a little different why not. She asked what about a nice french perfume bottle, parousels etc. Great ideas. Parousel are awesome at catching the light. No I dont own any as I dont want to get into using them every wedding & get too comfortable but if the bride likes & supplies…great! Not only are they all indivual looking but you can get them in so many shapes & sizes.

A few years ago when I first started I used a “Just Married” case in a few of my pics & yes I found I used them alot-clients loved it. Yes I still use this case occasionally -only if someone really wants it. No I dont just offer it as I want your wedding pics to be all individual.

SO yes if you love a few props & it brings out the you…bring it on!!!

Now I know this pic has nothing to do with the question but I have to put this one up. Sort of bragging rights. This is a pic of Jasmine Star & her trustyhubby/second shooter business partner JD & me when I went to her course a month ago nearly

Sometimes you have family visit that you haven’t seen in years in fact 9 years. But when you catch up again nothing has changed other than their kids getting a little older & you get to know them as adults. Well this is the case of my cousin Brad & his family Cindie, Chloe & Kalad. Who live in WA. They came & visited last week in Newcastle & it was so good to catch up.

As a kid there is always a cool relative you always look up & want to hang out with. Well this relative was my cousin Brad. Always playing cool games with you even though you are just a small kid & not that cool to hang out with. As a kid anyone who could build the coolest cubby houses inside while it raining outside was the best & this is one of the coolest things I remember about hanging out with my cousin.Now Im old he has his own grown up family. But Hes still great cousin in my eyes.

Such a cool junping shot

a quick shot while Chloes’ not looking

love the beach, love the blue sky…too simple

nice kiddie shot