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 ;-)

Alexa's Milestone Mini Session

Recently we had the absolute pleasure of having gorgeous little 7 month old Alexa in our studio for her very first professional photo shoot. 

We just love babies at this age, so full of life and personality, and little Alexa was just super cute!

At 7 months old Alexa is all smiles, she sits up well and is thinking about starting to crawl, though she's not quite there yet. For now she'll just get up on all fours and rock, but she'll be off soon!

Don't make her lie on her back for long, she'd much rather be up and checking out new things, and of course clapping and laughing with mum and dad <3

Enjoy this gorgeous video and gallery of beautiful Alexa, and if you'd like to book your own Milestone Mini Session just check out the details on our website here:

Babies Have so Much to Do

In a world that's all brand-new,

Babies have so much to do!

Laughing, making funny faces,

Finding out those ticklish places . . .

Cuddling up and wiggling toes,

Looking cute in tiny clothes . . .

Tasting, touching, reaching high,

Crawling under, scooting by . . .

Learning words and having fun . . .

Making memories one by one.

Carli & Shae's Ocean Inspired Wedding @ Aqua Resort Busselton

We knew Carli and Shae's wedding was going to be a cool day. This pair from Dongara have travelled all over the world and have an ongoing love affair with the ocean, so it was perfectly fitting for them to have a destination wedding on the beach. They picked an awesome spot for it too, with Aqua Resort Busselton providing a gorgeous backdrop to a beautiful day. 

Getting ready, Shae was a picture of laid back relaxation, while Carly prepared with a bit more nervous excitement. For the ceremony Shae respected his Maori heritage by wearing a tribal cloak, and the emotion was almost overwhelming as they said their vows and became husband and wife. 

Before the reception we whisked the bridal party off to the Tuart Forest and Busselton jetty to have some fun with their photoshoot, before heading back to the beautifully styled marquee in the gardens at Aqua to celebrate into the night. 

Daring to be a bit different, these two lovebirds swapped their engagement portrait for a Trash the Dress session after the wedding, which they chose to do underwater!

You can check out that experience HERE, but in the meantime enjoy the photography we captured at their beautiful wedding. Thanks for sharing your day with us Carli and Shae we loved being there to celebrate with you all!

(To find out more about our wedding photography and films, just click HERE!)

Bunbury Photography Workshops New Facebook Page!

Now that our Photography Workshops are up and running we thought it would be great to set up a dedicated Facebook page. 

The page will be a space where we will let you know about upcoming workshops and courses, and also provide helpful hints and photography tips just for fun!

If you are learning photography, or even if you'd just like to be able to take better photos, head on over and "Like" our new page, you won't be disappointed!

https://www.facebook.com/BunburyPhotographyWorkshops

And don't forget to tell your friends!

A Fun Photography Workshop!

Last weekend we ran our very first Photography Workshop here at The Photography Boutique, and we are happy to say that it was a smashing success!

We had a fantastic group of 6 attendees with us for the day, all with different interests, but all keen to get their cameras off Auto to start taking better photos. 

It's amazing what a bit of knowledge can do for people. Modern cameras are such amazing pieces of technology and when you know what they can do you can start to produce beautiful photographs. 

We spent the morning in the studio talking about exposure, shutter speed, aperture and ISO, as well as lots of other things that came up throughout the morning. We mixed up classroom learning with getting everyone's cameras out, finding the settings, experimenting with what was being learnt, and having some fun! In the afternoon we took what we learnt out onto the streets of Bunbury and pounded the pavements to practice some new techniques and put our cameras into action. 

A good time was had by all and the feedback was great from everyone who attended. Here are some of the comments from our lovely attendees:

"I have had the most amazing, awesome and informative day ever. Thanks ladies!"

"Awesome day of learning, sharing and friendship. Thank you for your patience, time and effort Jo and Clare. I would recommend this workshop to all my friends and anyone wanting to know the basics of photography." 

"Thank you so much! I feel much less clueless about using my camera and I actually feel confident at shooting not in Auto Mode. Thank you."

Our next Workshop day is on Sunday 5th July. If you own a camera and you don't know how to use it then book yourself in and learn, you'll never have to miss out on the memories that are important to you again!

Simply visit our Workshops page for more info and to book:

http://www.thephotographyboutique.com.au/photography-workshops/

The happy smiling faces of our Photo Walk attendees :-)

A Fun Photography Workshop!

Last weekend we ran our very first Photography Workshop here at The Photography Boutique, and we are happy to say that it was a smashing success!

We had a fantastic group of 6 attendees with us for the day, all with different interests, but all keen to get their cameras off Auto to start taking better photos. 

It's amazing what a bit of knowledge can do for people. Modern cameras are such amazing pieces of technology and when you know what they can do you can start to produce beautiful photographs. 

We spent the morning in the studio talking about exposure, shutter speed, aperture and ISO, as well as lots of other things that came up throughout the morning. We mixed up classroom learning with getting everyone's cameras out, finding the settings, experimenting with what was being learnt, and having some fun! In the afternoon we took what we learnt out onto the streets of Bunbury and pounded the pavements to practice some new techniques and put our cameras into action. 

A good time was had by all and the feedback was great from everyone who attended. Here are some of the comments from our lovely attendees:

"I have had the most amazing, awesome and informative day ever. Thanks ladies!"

"Awesome day of learning, sharing and friendship. Thank you for your patience, time and effort Jo and Clare. I would recommend this workshop to all my friends and anyone wanting to know the basics of photography." 

"Thank you so much! I feel much less clueless about using my camera and I actually feel confident at shooting not in Auto Mode. Thank you."

Our next Workshop day is on Sunday 5th July. If you own a camera and you don't know how to use it then book yourself in and learn, you'll never have to miss out on the memories that are important to you again!

Simply visit our Workshops page for more info and to book:

http://www.thephotographyboutique.com.au/photography-workshops/

The happy smiling faces of our Photo Walk attendees :-)

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!

Mother's Day Gift Cards!

How many times over the years has your mum asked you for some beautiful family photos?

We bet you've lost count!

This year don't let her wishes fall on deaf ears. As mums ourselves we know just how important beautiful family memories are, so we have made it especially easy for you to make your mum HAPPY this Mother's Day. 

For this week only, we are offering you a gift card to give mum on mothers day... for just $49!

Her gift card will include a custom studio or outdoor portrait session and matted 5x7" print so that she can choose her favourite image to take home and treasure. 

That's $200 value...for just $49!

To purchase your gift card simply click HERE

(Gift cards are on sale until Saturday 9th May 2015. Valid for couples, maternity, newborn, family and pet portrait sessions for bookings up until 30th September 2015. Our portrait services are available throughout Perth and south west WA)

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!

Caitlin & Kyle's Ferguson Farmstay Wedding

If we had to describe Caitlin and Kyle, romantic and gorgeous would be the words that spring to mind, and their wedding day was just that, a true reflection of them! 

Everything about Caitlin and Kyle's wedding was effortlessly perfect. They were graced with clear blue skies, coupled with one happy laid back groom and his stunning serene bride, who was the epitome of beauty in her gorgeous fitted wedding gown, it's still one of our very favourites. Caitlin's "rose" hair looked amazing too, definitely an outstanding effort by Hair By Me-Steph B!

They had a traditional marriage ceremony at Christ the Living Vine Church in Australind, followed by the reception at Ferguson Farmstay. With it's stunning vista views it made  the perfect backdrop to a truly beautiful day that we were touched to be a part of.

Everything from the speeches to the bridal waltz (which you two made look completely effortless by the way!) were just fabulous and brought tears to our eyes. 

The Makings of the Day...

Ceremony

Reception

Hair

Bridal Wear

Grooms Attire

Cake

Transport

Christ the Living Vine Church, Australind

Ferguson Farmstay

Hair by Me-Steph B

Pronovias Barcelona

Roger David

Quirky K's Cakes

South West Limousines

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!

Bunbury Photography Workshops

This winter we are teaching!

We know that so many of you out there love taking photos. We all get excited about photographing our kids, pets, and families or capturing lovely images of our travels and hobbies, but many of you are often left disappointed with the results. Your photos just don't turn out the way you want them to and you don't know why. 

Of course it would be great if we all had a professional photographer at our beck and call for every moment we want to capture, but we all know that's just not practical so we here at The Photography Boutique want to help. 

We have always been here for you to capture your big events and milestones with our professional photography services, and now we want to be here to help you with all the little moments in between.

So this winter we are introducing two new photography workshops!

In our three hour Beginners Workshop we will teach you the fundamentals of photography in the comfort of our Bunbury studio. You will learn all about exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, lens choice and focal length, and lots of other valuable information. We will show you how to control your camera and settings in a fun, easy to understand way so that you can start taking better photos the moment you leave!

Of course it is always important to put theory into practice, and our Photo Walk Workshop helps you do just that. Following on from our Beginners Workshop we will spend the afternoon on a local Bunbury Photo Walk, with plenty of time for you to practice new techniques under the guidance of our professional photographers and ask lots of questions, as well as the opportunity to have your images critiqued by a pro. 

Our workshops are the perfect introduction to digital photography, and are suitable for anyone with an interest in learning a new skill without any prior knowledge required. You could also have been teaching yourself for a little while, and will still find value in joining us to consolidate your knowledge and build on what you have learnt so far.

We are offering only one day of workshops a month, so to check out the details and book simply click the link below:

http://www.thephotographyboutique.com.au/photography-workshops/

Our first workshops are on Sunday 3rd May, and everyone who books before 19th April will enjoy a 10% earlybird discount.

(Simply enter coupon code "earlybird" on checkout to redeem).

If you have any questions or want to chat to us first just give the studio a call on 08 9791 4226 or e mail us at studio@thephotographyboutique.com.au

We hope to see you soon!

Abbey Beach Resort Wedding ~ Bethany & Ricky

It's not very often that we are asked to photograph a Star Wars inspired light saber battle on a wedding day, but when Bethany & Ricky asked us to do just that who were we to say no?! 

After all our weddings are all about our couples and we love that Bethany & Ricky had some fun making their day unique and special to them. 

Aside from the light sabers there were some other great little touches like Bethany's Converse bridal shoes, and a very bright orange and yellow theme to brighten up a rainy day. 

5 Quick Tips for Thanking your Wedding Guests

Your wedding day is one of the best days of your life, and one of the things that makes it so special is being able to share it with your family and friends, the people you love almost as much as your new spouse. 

It is important to take the time to thank your guests for sharing in your day and most couples choose to do this by sending out thank you cards after the wedding.

Here are a few quick ideas from us to help you rock your cards...

1. Make your cards personal by featuring a photo of you.  Plan ahead and capture an image to thank your guests either during your engagement portrait or on your Big Day. The perfect pick for your cards!

2. Choose your favourite wedding day image and add a design you love that ties in with the style or theme of your wedding.

3. Have some fun with it and show your personality. After all that's what your friends and family love about you ;-)

Emma & Cody's Brookland Valley Winery Wedding

Gemma & Mark's Moody Cow Brewery Wedding

We just love laid back weddings full of bright colours and quirky style, and Gemma and Mark's wedding certainly fit the bill! 

From Mark's beloved Adelaide Crows tie, to the cool ceremony styling (thanks to Ferguson Valley Events) at Moody Cow Brewery, the perfectly designed flowers (by Scentiment Flowers) and the ice cream van, this day was full of unique little touches that added to the celebration and made it completely impossible not to have fun. 

It was also a day that proved that you don't need matching numbers of bridesmaids and groomsmen to pull off awesome bridal party, with Gemma's maid of honour completely outnumbered by the boys and nobody caring one bit. We say choose who you want with you, choosing your bridal party is not a numbers game it's about having the people you love closest to you on your special day :-)

Congratulations Gemma and Mark, we know you're never going to take life too seriously and you'll enjoy each others company through everything that life brings, and what more can we all ask for than that!

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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!

Oh and don't forget to check out their beautiful album, which we designed and created for this lovely pair :-)