a little special

right before christmas, two beautiful people were married in the little village of waikari in canterbury.  two people with their own stories, their own journeys, who came to meet one day on a blind date set up by two very good, well-knowing friends.  that day they told their stories, and so began, their story.  A story which  travelled across the country whilst they lived in different cities and planned a wedding in another town.  17.12.11 their journey's were officially united amongst a lot of laughter (go the fist pump jess), a floods of tears (both happy and sad) and some beautiful stories (jonno and the perfect girl).

jess & jonno, you are adorable. super stoked! enjoy the continuation of your journey team j. x

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autumn light

the end of day light in autumn is out of this world.... especially on a clear day.  that clear day took the edge of the cooler weather that has been starting to creep into our days here in christchurch.
this year, post 22 february, shooting weddings has been particularly more enjoyable.  i've savored these days filled with joy and happiness, that let you forget momentarily what awaits you at home.
all the weddings i have booked were planned outside of christchurch, so very little disruption to the planning of the day, but it also means i get to travel away from the city and feel some distance.
melton estate was the venue of choice today.  tracy the host is amazing and makes everything so easy.  pre-wedding, the girls had spent the night at halkett lodge, which is just the cutest little b&b out the back of west melton.  it's tucked away down a long, long drive in amongst forest and farmland.
the day overall was gorgeous, along with the bride in her stunning dress.
again, another wedding i was so honoured to be a part of.  thank you n & t.

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a wet wedding

even though one plans a wedding for the first weekend of autumn, you'd usually expect there still to be a hint of summer in the air.  and until 1pm there was.  a strong nor-westerly had been blowing all the previous day and into the morning.  but one thing you can always count on after a nor-west, is a southerly change, and it came with vengence.  the last wedding I was at, the rain stopped just before the ceremony.  this time, the rain started with the ceremony. 
I'm sure most photographer's will tell you the same story though, the rain didn't get in the way of a great day!  Victoria and Luke were still willing and had fun doing it.  the hardest part of the day....keeping it secret from Luke that his bride was arriving in his favourite transportation....the look on his face, priceless!
Another fabulous wedding with fabulous people.  Thanks for letting us be a part of it :)

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a spring wedding

one wet saturday in late spring 2010 i had my first experience as a second shooter/ assistant at a wedding, a gorgeous wedding.  i loved being a part of the day and still experiencing all that comes with that, without the usual pressure of being 'the' shooter.
it was super wet in the morning, but it cleared just half an hour before the (outside) ceremony, with just a few spits during it.  it really couldn't have been any better weather for a photographer (except maybe a little less wind)
i still got to do all the girly stuff and the details.  the bride was gorgeous, as were the bridsmaids and the groom and groomsmen, well they were just downright fun(even after copious amounts of port)!
in all reality, the day couldn't have gone better..... win

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just an average sunday

every now and then you know doing a good turn will result in a good turn being done unto you....my GT this year was one sunny sunday in october in Auckland when I attended a wedding as my friend's plus one....

 

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