Brigitte & Peter ~ Old Broadwater Farm Busselton Wedding

Sometimes inexplicable things happen on a wedding day that you can't plan for and you may not even fully understand at the time, but you just know it's something special and you have to capture it. 

During their ceremony Brigitte's mum organised a surprise for her and Peter, and gave them a box to open up. When the lid opened, a handful of monarch butterflies slowly made their way out and then flew away into the bush surrounding Old Broadwater Farm... all but one. One butterfly fluttered around the bride and groom and then rested itself on the arbour above them until the nuptials were over. In the moment it was a lovely thing to happen, and everyone enjoyed watching the beautiful butterfly. Then as the day went on we noticed there were monarch butterflies featured in the reception styling too.

Later on in the day, while I was photographing a collection of photo frames with pictures of loved ones who had passed away and so couldn't be at the wedding, I noticed one was of a young boy. At that moment a lovely lady came up to me and told me it was her son, Brigitte's cousin. She told me that they released monarch butterflies at his funeral, and that the one lingering butterfly at the wedding ceremony had made her think of him, and the fact that maybe he was there with them all at the wedding. 

Isn't the universe amazing, creating such powerful symbols out of such simple things. We just have to keep our hearts and minds open enough to see them.

Other things we learned at this wedding - Eagle Rock requires dancing with your pants around your ankles, and there's a whole set dance routine to get stuck into when Nutbush starts playing ;-)

Thanks for a lovely day Peter & Brigitte, it was an honour to be there to share it with you.

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THE MAKINGS OF THE DAY

The Venue: Old Broadwater Farm

The Dress: Bridal by Aubrey Rose

The Hair: Hair by Madi

Stylist/Decorator: Ferguson Valley Events

Transport: Chevrolet limousines southwest

The Cake: Sweet Stylin by Summa Taylor

Crystal & Michael ~ An Eight Willows Retreat Wedding Margaret River

We knew Crystal and Michael's wedding was going to be a fun day when they told us they were having ten in their bridal party, including some faces we'd find familiar (from Tabitha and Lance's Pemberton wedding a few years ago). Eight Willows Retreat provided a beautiful setting with the ceremony in the bush chapel and photo opportunities galore around the grounds and at the vineyard next door. The day certainly didn't disappoint, the sun shone, the group enjoyed plenty of giggles, and the guests all had a great time. Who could ask for anything more?!

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THE MAKINGS OF THE DAY

The Venue: Eight Willows Retreat

The Dress: Bunbury Bridal

The Cake: Guardians of Happiness

The Flowers: Jade Hua Florist

Hair and Makeup: Julie at Salon 26

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If you're planning a wedding and you love the beautiful memories we created for Crystal and Michael, you can find out more about our wedding photography here:

http://www.thephotographyboutique.com.au/weddings/

Karina & Chris ~ An Edith Valley Wedding

We just loved Chris and Karina's wedding, and so did the lovely folk over at Coast to Country Weddings who have featured it on their blog today with Karina giving the lowdown on how she planned everything. Read the article and check out a few of their gorgeous images here:

Chris & Karina's Real Life Wedding Feature

Sam & Peter ~ Aravina Estate Wedding Margaret River

Sam & Pete's Big Day lived up to all expectations and was a beautifully soft, romantic, and fun day.

One of the highlights of the day for us was capturing the ladies getting ready at Smith's Beach Resort, where Sam revealed her designer Ae'lkemi dress to her bridesmaids for the first time. Sam decided that because her favourite part of a wedding is seeing the bride, she wanted it to be a surprise kept for the Big Day, and it really was a lovely moment when everyone saw her in it!

Of course the special day had so many other amazing moments as well as a lot of laughter (especially when there were a few little name blunders during the ceremony ;-)), and Sam & Pete's Bridal Party proved that even strangers can behave like old friends and helped make the occasion a great day that we were honoured to be invited to be part of.

Thank you all for making the day so much fun, now we'll leave it to our photos to tell the rest of the story. Enjoy the memories!

Xx

"If you could put love into something we could visualise, I want it to look like that!"  ~ Sam

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The Makings of The Day

The Venue: Aravina Estate, Margaret River

Styling: Evoke By Katrina

The Dress: Ae'lkemi

Flowers: Sorella Flower Merchant

Cake: Jenny Standen

Hair: Hair By Me

Makeup: Salon Sugar

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If you're planning a wedding and you love the beautiful memories we created for this lovely pair, you can find out more about our wedding photography & films here:

http://www.thephotographyboutique.com.au/weddings/

Libby & Jeff's Big Day ~ Bunbury Wedding Photography

Jeff & Libby did things a little differently from most and planned what we fondly called their "topsy turvy" wedding day. Starting off as a surprise, they had planned the whole wedding before their family and friends even knew they were engaged! 

With their ceremony in the evening, right before their reception at Water's Edge Cafe, we started off the day with Libby getting ready at the Mantra Hotel before capturing a First Look (where Jeff got to see Libby in her dress for the first time) in the gardens and then heading out for some romantic bridal portraits at various spots around Bunbury. Of course we found some pretty spots as always, but seeing as Jeff is a train driver the memories wouldn't have been complete without doing something a little different out at Picton trains, and then we rounded out the night with some sparkler fun. 

To get a little insight into their special day, watch their amazing wedding film trailer (click Play on the image below) and then check out Libby's story on the Coast to Country Weddings feature here:

Jeff & Libby's Wedding feature on Coast to Country Weddings

Enjoy x

The Makings of the Day

Styling & Flowers: Rustic Poppy

The Dress: Bunbury Bridal & Invitations

The Cake: Baked by Bridgette

Makeup: Lu. Artistry

Hair: Hair By Madi

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If you're planning a wedding and you love the beautiful memories we created for this lovely pair, you can find out more about our wedding photography & films here:

http://www.thephotographyboutique.com.au/weddings/

Renae & Luke ~ An Abbey Beach Resort Busselton Wedding

Renae and Luke's wedding was a classically romantic (if a little chillier than expected mid October) day. The floral ceremony styled by Liz at Bouquet of Love looked absolutely stunning, and the whites and soft pinks complimented the bridesmaid dresses and classy feel of the day perfectly. Set up inside Abbey Beach Resort's atrium the floral arbour and accessories shone against the dreamy white backlight, and the soft, classy look was carried on throughout the day with Wez Enterprises doing an amazing job of bringing the resort's grand ballroom to life for the reception, and the floral centrepieces put together by Renae's friend were just beautiful too. 

We love that weddings these days allow couples to add so many personal touches to the occasion, and it was really special that Renae attached her Nonna's ring to her bouquet so she could be with her walking down the aisle too.

The ceremony went perfectly and before you knew it Luke and Renae were husband and wife, so after some time for family photos we whisked them off with their bridal party for photos in the local iconic Busselton scenery. Time with the bridal party is always so much fun because the nerves are gone and everyone just lets their hair down and enjoys themselves. We had some real characters to hang out with at this wedding and had a great afternoon. 

Back at the reception everyone was in the mood to party and it was so much fun to hear all the stories shared in the speeches and to watch everyone get into the awesome Paparazzi Photobooth and kick up their heels on the dance floor.

Thanks so much for sharing your special day with us, it was an honour and a privilige to be there and get to know you all over the last year.

Enjoy the memories x

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The Makings of the Day

Ceremony Styling: Bouquet of Love

Ceremony Music: Harp Sounds

Reception Styling: Wez Enterprises

Flowers: Michelle's Creations

Stationery: Lala Design

The Dress: Tuscany Bridal

Cake: Cake Works Bunbury

Makeup: Belle Couture for Hair & Makeup

Hair: Brooke Fiore for Hair

Transport: Twilight Limousines

DJ: Simon Healy Marriage Celebrant

Photobooth: Paparazzi Photobooths
 

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If you're planning a wedding and you love the beautiful memories we created for Renae & Luke, you can find out more about our wedding photography here:

http://www.thephotographyboutique.com.au/weddings/

Janelle & Amos’ Alverstoke Barn Brunswick Wedding

It looked like it was going to be a pretty wet day at Alverstoke Homestead for Amos and Janelle's wedding, but Janelle had her heart set on a ceremony on the steps of the old school, so thank goodness for Charmaine at Ferguson Valley Events who was happy to leave the decision to the last minute and risk setting up outside. The gamble paid off as the sun came out just in time for the start of the day and kept the rain away until the drive home.

Janelle arrived in a family friend's old Holden, which was purchased from her great grandparents and restored many years ago, so it was very special for it to be a part of the day, 

The day was filled with lots of fun and family love (it was so lovely to hear Janelle's boys telling her they loved her non stop throughout the day). Janelle looked amazing in her custom made dress by Brides By Design and her soft and gorgeous hair and makeup by Jenna at Belle Couture For Hair and Makeup and Pippa Hodgins for Hair. Amos made a very dapper groom in his navy suit and traditional Maori korowai too.

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The Makings of the Day

The Dress: Brides By Design

Makeup: Belle Couture for Hair & Makeup

Hair: Pippa Hodgins for Hair

Styling: Ferguson Valley Events and Love Me Do

Flowers: The Flower House

Music: Hadassah

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If you're planning a wedding and you love the beautiful memories we created for Janelle & Amos, you can find out more about our wedding photography here:

http://www.thephotographyboutique.com.au/weddings/

Sarah & Jon ~ A Roelands Wedding

Sarah and Jon were blessed with a beautiful sunny spring day at their wedding on saturday, which was a very welcome sight after a long, wet south west winter!

The pair celebrated their wedding at Sarah's parents new home in Roelands, with Jon and the boys getting ready in one side while Sarah and the girls were in the other. After the wet weather saw the end of the plan to have the ceremony at the local park (thanks to rather a lot of mud!) it was moved to the backyard, which turned out to be a lovely spot for it with the natural bush and river in the background. 

It was an early start for us, arriving at 10am to capture all the preparations before the 1pm ceremony, but luckily the trees along the river at the house and in the park provided plenty of shade from the bright midday sun.

Proof that you don't have to spend big to have a lovely wedding, Sarah DIY'd the styling for the day taking inspiration from google and instagram, and the rustic browns, whites and plum purples looked lovely in the garden setting and against the boys' grey suits. The bouquets created by Eaton's Fresh Floral Studio also suited the style perfectly, as did the cake that Sarah's cousin made. Sarah looked like a princess in her Tuscany Bridal dress (which she managed to pick up second hand on Gumtree!), and Gemma Collins and Tianna Oakley finished off her look perfectly with stunning hair and makeup.

When Sarah enquired about her wedding we bonded over dogs, and as we got to know each other in the months leading up to the wedding we discovered just how important a part of her life they are. How perfect then that she and Jon could get married in a spot where the dogs could be part of the day too!

Filming the day as well as covering the photography, we got to learn a lot about the pair and for the first time I discovered the meaning of "swipe right" - and guess what - it can end in marriage! 

After a lovely ceremony and photos at the park, Sarah and Jon impressed their family and friends with a choreographed first dance before everyone enjoyed a yummy buffet and drinks under a marquee in the garden. A perfectly simple and lovely way to start their new life together.

Congratulations Sarah & Jon, just keep doing what you do because according to all your friends - it works! :-)

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If you're planning a wedding and you love the beautiful memories we created for Sarah and Jon, you can find out more about our wedding photography and films here:

http://www.thephotographyboutique.com.au/weddings/

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The Makings of the Day

The Venue: Family home in Roelands

The Dress: Tuscany Bridal

The Hair: Tianna Oakley

The Makeup: Gemma Collins Makeup Artist

The Flowers: Fresh Floral Studio

Aimee & Russell ~ A Caves House Yallingup Wedding

This weekend we spent a wet and windy winter's day with Aimee and Russell to celebrate their wedding. If you're going to get married in winter, Caves House is a great choice of venue with it's cosy fires and art deco heritage architecture, and it was the perfect place to shelter from the rain before we made the most of the gorgeous grounds when the sun peeked out (even just for a brief time).

The styling of the day was simple vintage with lots of handmade touches. The ladies had been busy the night before the wedding creating their gorgeous protea bouquets, and Aimee's dad had spent months growing the centrepieces which sat on top of lace mats crocheted by Aimee, little touches that personalised the reception in the Yallingup room. The venue looked classy and elegant, just as Aimee had planned. 

Our blushing bride looked lovely in her Lost in Paris lace dress, which was sourced from recycled fabrics! The dress had a uniquely pretty pattern , including some gorgeous "wings" in the back. Aimee made little Maddison's super cute flower girl dress herself, and the bridesmaids outfits suited the style of the day perfectly too. The awesome Jenna at Belle Couture for Hair & Makeup finished off the ladies' look with super pretty, natural makeup, while the boys looked effortlessly dapper in their suits. 

Thanks for a lovely day, we were honoured to be there to capture it for you - enjoy your beautiful memories! 

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If you're planning a wedding and you love the beautiful memories we created for Aimee and Russell, you can find out more about our wedding photography and films here:

http://www.thephotographyboutique.com.au/weddings/

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The Makings of the Day

The Venue: Caves House Hotel, Yallingup

The Dress: Lost In Paris

The Jewelry: Earrings custom designed by Birdy and Clementine

The Hair: Innovative Hair Design by Kara

The Makeup: Belle Couture for Hair & Makeup

The Entertainment: South Sound Events

The Cake: Sweet Stylin by Summa Taylor

Imogen & Paul ~ A Chandelier's on Abbey Wedding, Margaret River

We love it when couples celebrate their personalities in the styling of their Big Day. From the Harry Potter books in wooden crates to the fireman helmet nestled on top, Imogen and Paul added so many gorgeous little touches to make their wedding uniquely "them". We especially loved the cute figurines on the wedding cake and the choice of cars... Paul loves old classics, Imogen loves Kombis, so instead of one winning out over the other, they just had both. Down South Luxury Limo's chevy and Kape Kombi's van were a pretty unusual pair, but they looked cute together and we just loved what it said about our gorgeous couple, celebrating their differences...after all isn't that what a happy life together is all about?!

Chandelier's on Abbey provided a beautiful backdrop for the day, it looked amazing and Carleton couldn't have been any more helpful in making sure everything was perfect. We wouldn't have needed to go anywhere else all day, but being in Margaret River Imogen and Paul asked for some photos in the vines, so the team at Windows Estate very generously let us pop down the road to spend a little time there before the party back at Chandelier's, which finished off the day perfectly.

Congratulations Mr and Mrs Roberts, thank you for choosing us to capture your special day. We left feeling very lucky to have such lovely people as our clients :-)

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If you're planning a wedding and you love the beautiful memories we created for Imogen and Paul, you can find out more about our wedding photography and films here:

http://www.thephotographyboutique.com.au/weddings/

Emma + Ben ~ A Dunsborough Wedding

We don't have favourites here at the studio, but if we did this would be one of them ;-)

If, as a woman, you ever find a man who looks at you the way Ben looks at Emma, marriage is the only answer. He must have known she was "The One" pretty early, because he never asked his sister what she thought of Emma, a story which was told during their ceremony and had us all teary eyed. 

A gorgeous day from start to finish, we never had to travel more than five minutes on foot to find beautiful spots for photos on the grounds of Flametree Wines and the Wyndham Resort Dunsborough, and the day was simply filled with relaxed fun, laughter, and love <3

Check out more of our weddings and find out about our photography & films here:

http://www.thephotographyboutique.com.au/weddings/

WA Family Photographer of the Year Finalist!

Last month I entered the WA AIPP Professional Photography Awards for the first time ever, at the behest of a good friend. I have always been a proud member of the AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photography), because in an industry that doesn't require a licence to practice, I believe it's important to be part of a professional body like this that holds its members accountable and gives consumers the confidence in booking a photographer who they know will be experienced, technically excellent and professional in their business practices as long as they book a pro who is AIPP accredited (to find out more about what it means to be an AIPP Accredited Photographer click here: http://aipp.com.au/about/what-is-an-accredited-professional-photographer).

So the annual AIPP Awards are in essence the pinnacle of Australian Professional Photography. Every year photographers enter images for judging by their peers, creating a great space to develop and grow as creatives. I had never entered before because the awards require a lot of time, which with a busy studio to run and two under 5's in my house is not something I have going spare. But this year I decided to get involved, and I entered the Family Category.

Let me tell you it was such a great experience and I'm so glad I took part. I travelled up to Perth to watch the judging (which is open to the public so if you are interested in photography I would highly recommend going and seeing the hugely inspiring work being created by photographers in this state) and I am very happy to say that I was awarded three Silver Awards and was a Finalist (which puts me in the top three!) for WA Family Photographer of the Year!

You can check out all the winners and their amazing work here:

http://stateawards.aipp.com.au/WA/2016-WA-awards

I'm feeling very inspired after seeing such talented work, and I look forward to thinking outside the box to create some more unique and inspiring work myself in the year to come.

Here are my Award Winning Images for 2016 with the story of each one, which all have a special place in my heart so I'm very glad to see them do well. 

If you'd like to feature in your own award winning image, book your portrait with us and let's see what we can create together. Just give us a call on 08 9791 4226 or e mail studio@thephotographyboutique.com.au to book your session now!

Jo x

About this image:

This image features the gorgeous Carli and Shae, who's wedding we photographed last year. When they came to meet with me about their Big Day they asked if we could forego the engagement session we usually include in our wedding pakcages, and do an underwater trash the dress shoot instead, as they have lived their whole lives in and on the water and it would have special meaning for them. So we planned and prepared and I spent an afternoon in scuba gear (with my lovely assistant Bianca) at the end of Busselton jetty and this is what we got, which I was super happy with. Evidently lots of other people liked it too as it went viral and was published around the world! I'm absolutely stoked my fellow professionals also recognise it as an award winning image, and I hope it will be the start of a new journey to always challenge myself and be up for doing something different!

About this image:

This has to have been one of my very favourite shoots of all time. All those who know me know I'm a crazy dog lady, and Jasper and Gallifrey are just the most fantastic dogs!

We had lots of fun in the studio creating some amazing art, and this shot was actually an out take that I just fell in love with. I mean who ever gets a photo of one dog poking her tongue out at another? ;-)

Aneta & Brett's Winter Wedding

Sometimes people just sparkle, like our gorgeous bride Aneta. We met Aneta and Brett at the Ferguson Valley Wedding tour just over a year before their Big Day, and over the coming months we had the pleasure of getting to know them and their beautiful children Thomas and Emilia through lots of catch ups and a very family oriented engagement shoot that included creating a film for them (where we got to find out what really makes them tick). By the time the wedding came around we already felt like we were sharing a special day with friends, and we knew it was going to be a fun celebration. 

Being at the start of August, their wedding was always at risk of getting a little rain, but thankfully we planned for the possibility and Aneta went out and bought super cute gumboots for her bridesmaids while we supplied some umbrellas for fun out in the rain at the bridal party shoot! 

The ceremony was moved indoors to the lovely atrium at Abbey Beach Resort, which is a great undercover option when the weather isn't so wonderful. The ceremony was just gorgeous with Brett getting teary as he saw Aneta walking down the aisle, and there were some funny little personal additions to the vows... we never knew Brett was such a lover of spinach ;-)

Once the pair were husband and wife the skies cleared and we were super lucky to get some lovely sunshine out on the bridal party shoot in the Tuarts. The whole bridal party had a great time and got stuck in, giving us some of our funniest wedding memories in recent history with their efforts. The vision of Aneta's bridesmaids throwing her veil up in the air then ducking behind a log so we could get "the shot" still makes us giggle ;-)

We're sure their good mood was helped hugely by the way the team at Down South Luxury Limousines looked after them - what a five star service those guys give! 

Back at the reception the grand ballroom look fantastic, and coupled with some great tunes by Rock'n'Roo DJ and our photobooth full of props everyone was ready to party. That night we saw some of the funniest guest dancing on record, and it was really great to see such a wonderful celebration, complete with Polish tradition and Australian humour. 

Congratulations Brett and Aneta, thank you for sharing your day with us. We look forward to many more memories to come!

Gemma & Mark's Gorgeous Wedding Album

We feel that as professional photographers our job extends way past being there to capture our clients' special day, it's just as important what happens to the images afterwards. We know that these days everyone wants digital files, which is why we include them in all our wedding packages, but you still can't beat quality printed products. When you have images on a USB, you have to make the conscious effort to look at them when you want to, and because of that life often just gets in the way and they sit in a drawer never being seen. But when you invest in creating beautiful artwork like wall art or an album, your beautiful images will make you smile every day, even just when you catch a glimpse of them as you walk by. 

We have spent many years learning our craft, honing our skills, and finding the very best suppliers to make sure that we have the talent and experience to create something beautiful from our client's images, and this custom photobook we created for Gemma & Mark is no exception. 

Congratulations for investing in your memories Gemma and Mark, now you have something from your wedding day that you can treasure forever, and pass down to your children and grandchildren so that in the years to come they can all see how young, hip and fun you fun you used to be ;-)

Sanctuary Bridal Fair TODAY!

Hello brides to be :-)

It's raining, which usually means we all waste a day cooped up indoors. But today the Sanctuary Bridal Fair is on in Bunbury, and all us exhibitors have planned a special day for you in the warmth of the Sanctuary Resort to help you plan your perfect Big Day. 

The best suppliers in the region will be there, and whether you are planning to get married at the resort or elsewhere you are sure to find lots of great ideas and inspiration for your wedding day. 

The Fair is on from 10am to 3pm today, so come and hide from the rain with us.

Hope to see you there!

Underwater Trash the Dress Shoot!

A couple of months ago we did something a little different and headed down to Busselton jetty for an underwater trash the dress session!

Living in Dongara and being passionate about the ocean, Carli & Shae asked us if they could swap the engagement session included in their wedding package with a post wedding underwater shoot. Never ones to shy away from a challenge we said yes, and so a few days after their beautiful March wedding at Aqua resort Jo and Bianca met them at the end of Busselton jetty for some experimental fun. 

The shoot took a lot of planning and of course safety was of paramount importance, but it was well worth the effort and the experience is something that we will all remember for a long time!

You can check out how we went about it and what Carli had to say in this very cool feature on one of our favourite wedding blogsites, Coast to Country Weddings:

http://www.coasttocountryweddings.com.au/index.php/wedding-blog-australia/item/139-underwater-bridal-shoot

Enjoy!

Emily & Michael's Lighthouse Bunbury Wedding

This week we suggest checking out local wedding blog site Coast to Country Weddings and the very lovely wedding of Emily and Michael. These two were just a bit cute together and we had a great time capturing their special day. 

Check out what Emily has to say about planning a wedding (and of course our awesome images ;-)) here:

http://www.coasttocountryweddings.com.au/index.php/real-weddings/real-life-weddings-bunbury-ferguson-valley/3086-emily-michael-lighthouse-beach-resort

Enjoy!

Victoria & Jake's Brunswick Family Farm Wedding

Top 5 Tips for the Perfect Wedding Photos!

It's your Big Day. You're going to A LOT of trouble to make it completely perfect and you want to remember it that way. That's why your photos are SO important!

We have spent years photographing weddings just about every weekend, and we know a thing or two about how to make your day look as amazing as can be, so here are 5 top tips from us to help you plan your day to achieve perfect wedding photos...

1. Think about the light

Photography is all about light and the timings you choose for your Big Day will have a huge impact on how your images will look. Choose appropriate timings for the time of year bearing in mind seasonal weather variations. If you have your heart set on an image of you and your love in front of a romantic sunset then choose to have your wedding at a time of year that allows it, make sure you start your reception late enough, or be prepared to take five from your party to go out and get the shot. While a lunch time event might seem appealing the light in the middle of the day is not so flattering, so be aware that you won't achieve the beautiful golden light that makes you and the landscape look so amazing. If in doubt just ask your photographer - experienced pros like us know the options and will be only too happy to help you plan your day to achieve the look you want.

2. Book a Quality Photographer

There are so many photographers around these days that choosing one to capture your day can be a difficult task. Weddings aren't cheap so we understand it can be tempting to save a few dollars and just get Uncle Bob to take some photos or take a chance on the cheap photographer you found on Facebook, but the old adage "you get what you pay for" definitely applies here, and we have heard too many stories of regret to believe it's ok to just let someone with a fancy camera document your day.  If you want to be able to look back on your day in years to come and remember it as the perfect, joyful day that it is bound to be, then choose the best photographer you can afford. Choose a pro who you can trust to have the talent and experience to know the best places to shoot at the right times, who can find your best angles and show off how gorgeous you are in that dress, and who will be fun to spend the day with. That's the only way to guarantee no regrets!

3. Be Good to Yourself

Choose a dress that suits your shape and fits you well, and style your hair and makeup so that you feel comfortable and still look like "you". Take a close friend you can rely on for an honest opinion to the dress shops with you, and don't get hung up on buying a tiny size that you have to spend a year dieting for. If you've worn too many bikini styles while sunbathing over the years, get an all over natural tan before your Big Day to get rid of any unsightly strap marks. If you have any tattoos or markings that you're no longer fond of, choose a dress that covers them up, or if you have ones you're proud of then show them off! On the day just be confident in your own skin and rock your look, your photographer will do the rest!

Sarah & Chris' Beautiful Bunbury Wedding

Sarah and Chris came to see us after a recommendation from Sarah's brother Anthony, who's wedding we had the pleasure of photographing the year before, and we are so very glad they did. Such gentle, genuine and lovely people, their wedding day was filled with emotion (even we nearly cried!), love and friendship.

The pair chose to wed in a lovely little park in Millbridge near Sarah's family home, and after the main event we did a mini tour of Bunbury with the bridal party to capture some special memories. 

Of course Jo couldn't leave the family home where the girls got ready without capturing some cute photos of the family dog (a very lovely little Daschund that took a shine to our crazy dog lady and followed her around the house while she worked), and we had great fun finding out all the little things throughout the day that made this wedding unique.

The reception at Bunbury Regional Entertainment centre was beautifully styled by Creations Unlimited and we enjoyed finding ways to show it off and seeing the couple arrive at their reception before leaving them to party the night away.

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Stiles, thank you for sharing your special day with us :-)

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If you're having an awesome wedding like Gemma and Mark's and you want to remember it in style, check out our Wedding Photography Services . With quality photography and video coverage we've got your memories covered!