I recently photographed “King of the hill” another incredible project by Nest Residential Design. Named by its neighbors, this stunning home overlooks beautiful Berry, NSW. No expense was spared in bringing this vision to life. Below I have listed the team who made this build possible.
Nest Residential Design
Harlor Building
Brick Effect
Rob McMaster
Colorbond Steel
Bruhn Limestone
Below are some of the highlights from my recent family session at Blenheim Beach. One of the things I love about shooting outdoors is it allows me to capture candid moments where the family are having fun. If you follow my blog you would know that Blenheim is my favourite beach on the South Coast, its protected from the wind and the lighting is perfect. Thank you Kristie for organising this session, you have a beautiful family.
I finished my week off with an engagement session at Blenheim Beach, my favourite spot in Jervis Bay. Having spent the afternoon getting to know Alanna and Geoff I cannot wait to join them at their wedding in Mudgee next year. Congratulations on your engagement guys, now let the countdown begin.
Last week I caught up with Marty and Megan to meet the newest addition to the Downes family, little George. It was nice for Megan and Marty to head back to Terara Riverside Gardens, so they could show their boys where they got married. I had so much fun catching up with this family of four and watching Charlie in his new role as big brother. Congratulations Marty and Megan, George is perfect.
Unfortunately due to Covid Travis and Amy had to postpone their wedding, but we spent the day together anyway. I’m sure when the restrictions ease it will be worth the wait guys.
We shared a vision with Elyza from Ivy Lane Collective that we wanted to showcase a fun warehouse wedding full of good vibes and a whole lot of pink. With the help of an awesome team, we were able to pull off a styled shoot that contrasts an industrial warehouse with soft florals and sequins. It was so fun to catch up with real-life husband and wife Alex and Mel who I met three years ago at their own wedding. We were so lucky to collaborate in the Ivy Lane warehouse that already oozed so much character. Here are some of the highlights from one of our favourite shoots to date!
Location: Ivy Lane Warehouse South Nowra
Styling and florist: Ivy Lane Collective
Gown: Alca Line Bride
Jacket: Dear Love
Hair Accessory: And You Bridal
Hair Stylist: Whyld Hair
Makeup Artist: Sally Ann Beauty
Cocktails: Rambling Rose Bar
Furniture Hire: South Coast Party Hire
Neon Hire: The Wedding and Event Creators
Place cards and menus: White Cherry Invitations
I recently photographed some business content for That Hair and Beauty Place in Sanctuary Point. I was greeted by a team of friendly staff who showed me around their immaculate salon which offers a large range of professional Hair, Beauty, and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) services. Thank you Liz for inviting me into the salon and showing me what you girls get up to at work. To make an appointment call (02) 4443 7332.
One of my latest bookings was with Vanessa from The Wedding and Event Creators. We met up at Secrets of Terara, a new wedding venue just minutes from Nowra to photograph some inventory for her website. The Wedding and Event Creators are a wedding planning company located in Gerringong that offers a range of services, from partial to full wedding planning. They can coordinate the whole event, set up for you on the day, or you can just hire styling props from them.
To find out more click here.
I’m so excited for Jayde and Rachel who are soon to welcome their little boy into the world. I had the privilege of capturing their wedding for them in Hawaii last year, so seeing their journey together is so special. Congratulations on your exciting news and all the best for the arrival of your son.
Last week I had the chance to photograph Cloud 9, a luxury holiday house new to the South Coast. This unique villa is situated on one of the highest points of Vincentia and has an incredible 180° view of Jervis Bay.
This coastal villa was designed using unique architectural materials like charred timber, concrete render, polished concrete flooring throughout, wall paneling, floor to ceiling slate wall tiles in bathroom, brushed brass tapware giving the property the ultimate luxury feeling.
To find out more or to book your stay click here.
Suppliers:
Nest Residential Design
Eco Timber
Zen Fireplaces
James Hardie
CS Concrete Polishing
Colourbond
Ison and Co Nowra and Huskisson
Kingsman Kitchens
Highgrove Bathrooms
Lighthouse Plumbing
Kiteleys Nowra
Ohana Homes
Sheet N Set Plastering
Hanlon Windows
We spent our Sunday collaborating with some clever creatives at Worrowing Estate. The shoot was tailored to the party couple wanting a laid back afternoon wedding. By bringing in furniture from Heart and Timber the couple could kick back and enjoy some lawn games from A Game of Love, sip on cocktails from The Rambling Rose Bar, and dessert from The Gelato Bike. The bride Ally rocked her Juno gown from Alca Line Bride which was paired with a gold And You Bridal crown and finished with a custom jacket from Dear Love. Jessica Lea matched the bouquet and bar with moody natives suiting the Australian bush venue. Brigette Alana went for an effortless natural makeup look that matched perfectly to the soft waves created by Absolute Hair by Tia. We got to know Dean and Ally that little bit better by asking some hilarious questions in the wedding shoe game. If you are looking for some wedding inspo, you’ve come to the right place.
Venue: Worrowing
Gown: Alca Line Bride
Robe and Jacket: Dear Love
Suit: Politix
Makeup Artist: Brigette Alana MUA
Hair Stylist: Absolute Hair by Tia
Hair Accessory: And You Bridal
Florist: Jessia Lea
Furniture Hire: Heart and Timber and The Rambling Rose Bar
Game Hire: A Game of Love
Bar: The Rambling Rose Bar
Dessert: The Gelato Bike
We spent our long weekend with some talented industry friends, crafting a boho wedding shoot in Booderee National Park, at one of the South Coasts’ best-kept secrets. We had a vision for a relaxed wedding, with a first look on the private beach at The Cove, followed by an intimate picnic on the grounds. We imagined a wedding for the relaxed bride, who wanted everything in the one spot so she could celebrate with her friends and family. We drew inspiration from the quirky property which has been perfectly curated for that coastal boho wedding vibe. Real-life husband and wife, Jake and Jana, escaped their roles as mum and dad and joined us for all the fun.
Venue: The Cove Jervis Bay
Furniture Hire and Styling: The Wedding and Event Creators
Florist: Ivy Lane Collective
Gown: Boho Bridal Design from Storybook Bridal
Hair Stylist: Kristy Patrice Hair
Makeup Artist: Brigette Alana MUA
Gelato: The Gelato Bike
Flower Installation: Gypsy Carmen
We spent the last day of Autumn with past clients and friends Sam and Demi at one of our favourite South Coast wedding venues. Terara Riverside Gardens is a picturesque waterfront venue located on the Shoalhaven River that spans over 5 acres. The property changes with the seasons and for us this meant explosions of red and orange from the maple trees that line the grounds. The team at Piccolo and Poppi designed a stunning soiree in the lush Greenhouse. This new addition to the property is the perfect space for wet weather ceremonies and intimate receptions. Our team shared a vision that was inspired by all things botanical and told the story of the modern bride. That talented team is listed below.
Venue: Terara Riverside Gardens
Florist and Stylist: Piccolo and Poppi
Furniture Hire: Heart and Timber
Gown: Alca Line Bride
Hair Stylist: Whyld Hair
Makeup Artist: Brigette Alana MUA
Hair Accessory: And You Bridal
Place Cards: White Cherry Invitations
Espresso Martini Favours: Melbourne Martini
Candles: Southern Lights Candle Co
Lawn Game: A Game Of Love
Dessert: The Gelato Bike
We are so lucky that a day in the office means walking around a beautiful wedding venue taking photos at sunset. After a few months off shooting it was great to meet up with some of our favourite past clients and talented industry friends. Tash and James were one of the first couples to book me for their wedding, having seen very little of my work they put their trust in me and for that I am still so grateful. While the weather was not looking favourable with 51km winds forecast we were determined to showcase our work because just like a real wedding the show must go on! Here are some of the highlights from the shoot.
Venue: The Woods Farm
Furniture Hire: The Wedding and Event Creators
Florist: Ivy Lane Collective
Gown: Alca Line Bridal
Hair Stylist: Absolute Hair by Tia
Makeup Artist: Brigette Alana
Gelato: The Gelato Bike
Hair Accessory: And You Bridal
Game Hire: A Game of Love
I really feel for my clients Nadeesh and Madhuka, because wedding planning is stressful enough without a global pandemic thrown in the mix. What became apparent to me in the lead up to their big day was that these two are truly in love. They wanted so badly to be married to one another that they were happy to wait for the celebration so long as they could make their marriage official now. With a handful of their nearest and dearest these two tied the knot on Saturday in a seaside celebration and began their life as husband and wife. It may not be how they planned but it was exactly how it should have felt, full of love. Congratulations Nadeesh and Madhuka, I cannot wait to see you again at the reception in a few month’s time.
Ceremony location:Clareville Beach
Hair and Makeup: Nikki Arora
Flowers: Flowers by Helen Brown
My latest project was photographing Rosevale Home Village. This is a land lease over 50’s community which is home to 100 residents who enjoy a coastal lifestyle. Rosevale overlooks St George’s Basin and is just a short walk to Home Bay, the new shopping centre. Below are some of the photos from my visit.
For any enquiries on please contact Ben by email: manager.rosevale@gmail.com
With weddings on pause I caught up with local florists Elyza and Andie from Ivy Lane Collective to work on a little studio project. We would all usually be in the middle of a busy season crossing paths only briefly as flowers are delivered to brides on their big days. There was something nice about connecting with other creatives who were itching to do what they love. The girls designed some beautiful bouquets and table arrangements to showcase some of their favourite live and dry flowers. We were lucky enough to use some furniture kindly provided by South Coast Party Hire to display the arrangements.
It seems only fitting for new mum Claire that she spent her first mother’s day with her husband Cameron and their daughter Zaalia. With the chaos of Covid-19 this session was the first time Zaalia had her photo taken professionally. We met up at one of my favourite Jervis Bay beaches, and took a stroll along the sand to get some candid photos of this adorable family of three. After a few months break it felt so good to get back behind the lens. Here are a few of my favourite shots from a perfect afternoon.
Love is not cancelled!
When COVID-19 caused Bob and Amber to re-consider their wedding plans they decided that they couldn’t wait another day to become husband and wife. Bob and Amber made the decision to get married now and celebrate with friends and family later. Their marriage was kept a secret until after it was made official and with everything going on it was the best news for their loved ones. In my job, I attend a lot of weddings however it’s not very often that I get to witness the marriage too. I am so grateful that I got to be part of such a special occasion for my new friends.
Enjoy looking at these photos from the sweetest South Coast elopement!
Ceremony location: Mick Ryan Park Milton
Celebrant: Kerry Mackenzie
Hair Stylist: Hair by Michelle Boicheski
Makeup Artist: Makeup by Kye
Gown: Caleche Bridal
With COVID-19 cutting the wedding season short it makes Jess and Dave’s wedding all the more special. These two tied the knot on the 21st of March, right before the country went into lockdown. Jess planned the entire day herself, she combined modern boho with relaxed coastal. With careful attention to detail she designed beautiful deconstructed bouquets with bold pops of colour. Jess wore the Rosa gown by Grace Loves Lace, which was both simplistic and luxurious with its rose emroidery. Dave and Jess kept things traditional by seeing each other for the first time at the ceremony, making for one very heartfelt moment at the end of the aisle. I loved spending the day with this couple and getting to know their friends and family who were so happy to see these two finally married.
Congratulations Mr and Mrs Matterson, here are some of the best bits!
Venue: Kiama Downs Surf Club
Celebrant: Julie Cassell
Accomodation: Werri Wish Beach House and The Sebel Harbourside Kiama
Furniture Hire: Shoalhaven Party Hire
Hair Stylist: Hair by Mikarlie
Makeup Artist: Makeup by Tayce
Gown: Grace Loves Lace
Catering: Smith Street Foods
Videographer: Salty Skiin
DJ and MC: Davertainment
