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Monthly Archives: November 2009

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Helen & Adam - Noosa Wedding Photographer

November 25, 2009 – 10:27 pm

Another fabulous couple! Seriously had sooo much fun with these guys - the girls just gorgeous and the boys entertaining in more ways than one. Pretty much a Kiwi affair in Noosa - I think everyone travelled either from interstate or O/S. Trish from TF Makeup did a great job with the girls and Celeste Frances Scott delivered a wonderful ceremony as always. Photos on Noosa Main Beach before the reception at Bistro C. Helen & Adam were surrounded by amazing family and friends and their day was everything you could hope for. Thanks again for having me………….

Hi Jodi,

THANKYOU SO MUCH- THE PHOTOS ARE AMAZING!! I like them all- especially some of those ones with the boy and girl groups on the beach- very cool. It was so nice getting back to check all my emails yesterday and to sit down and have a look at the photos- I think they really tell the story.. We were very lucky to have you!

Will be in touch again soon,
Thanks heaps again for all your hard work on the day- we had a lot of fun,

Helen

Cooroy Botanical Gardens - Noosa Wedding Photographer

November 23, 2009 – 1:42 pm

WOW - look at these guys! Michelle & Roscoe married at the Cooroy Botanical Gardens, in the amphitheatre on a perfect day. Trudy from Events by Design co-ordinated every little detail - it was a pleasure to be involved. Trish from TF Make-up stella work as always and Vicki Nelis styled the hair. Terrianne from Mondo Floral Designs always creates gorgeous floral pieces - and the reception at the Spirit House looked amazing. Note the simple addition of a ribbon and flowers in the hair in place of the mantilla for a different look for the photographs - too clever Michelle! So I have run out of incredible descriptive words for this day - check out Trudy’s Bridal Banter for more details.

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Northern NSW Wedding

November 17, 2009 – 8:07 pm

Kirsten and Darren reside on the Sunny Coast but decided to have their wedding just over the border in Northern NSW. I was chuffed they wanted me capture their wedding - awesome couple who are so down to earth. All guests stayed at Mantra Resort Salt Beach - just gorgeous. Everyone was then bused to the secret location - Plantation House - for the ceremony and reception. Kirsten & Darren decided to let balloons go for those who have passed or could not make the wedding - got all the children involved it was great. We then headed to the Lighthouse at Fingal Beach for photos which was just perfect before the party began. Thank you thank you thank you - had a ball.

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Sisters - Sunshine Coast Portrait Photographer

November 16, 2009 – 9:18 pm

These gorgeous girls wanted to surprise Dad with some photographs - mainly one of the three of them to hang beside an art piece they all did for him. These were the nicest sweetest girls - seriously we could have stayed all afternoon shooting. Thanks mum for choosing me to capture your girls…..

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Maleny Wedding - Maleny Wedding Photographer

November 13, 2009 – 9:05 pm

I think I might start this with a wee joke of sorts - Davina (gorgeous bride to follow) was worried how she would look in the photographs!!!!!!!!!! Gotta be kidding me. Emily Glasson did a fabulous job with the make-up - this is Davina’s equally stunning sister. Alexander started the day smiling and joking and I am sure it was his mission to make ME laugh the entire day. He choose two friends to stand beside him on his big day - Paul & Alison. Very small intimate wedding - the rain forced the ceremony undercover though look at the amazing afternoon we had. Dinner at Terrace of Maleny Restaurant with close family and friends a perfect way to end the day. Thanks sooo much - the way you both looked at each other all day made my job easy.

Excerpt from email received.

Hi Jodi!

Alexander and I got your CD of proofs. Wow! They look fantastic. Thank you so much for making our day fun - I don’t think I have laughed that much in ages. It was a real treat to have someone with such a great sense of humour to get us all fired up for some great photos.

Thanks again… and until next time.

Davina

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Noosa North Shore Wedding - Sunshine Coast Wedding Photographer

November 12, 2009 – 7:28 pm

So here is part 2 of Dru & Tim’s Noosa North Shore Wedding. Image Styler worked in interesting conditions - a tent - on the girls hair and make-up - they looked great. Celeste Frances Scott smiled her way through the ceremony - always lovely personal services with Celeste. As mentioned in the first post Spoon Fed Catering did an amazing job and the gorgeous flowers were by JDBlooms. Absolutely fantastic family and friends - shame I couldn’t include more images…. And to end the perfect day some perfect light - seriously some of my all time favourite images - Dru & Tim thanks so much for allowing me to be part of your day - it was incredible.

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Noosa North Shore Marquee Wedding - Noosa Wedding Photographer

November 10, 2009 – 9:33 pm

Here are some details of this gorgeous wedding and then I will post some people images next (hopefully tomorrow if workload permits). Dru & Tim put together the most stunning though relaxed wedding - I absolutely had the best time. At our initial consult they told me it was a Marquee wedding at the Noosa North Shore Beachfront Caravan Park - nice and relaxed and they hoped everyone would camp with them!!!! They had perfect weather for the mid-day ceremony overlooking the beach. Spoon Fed Catering did an amazing job setting the ceremony, the fabulous tables in the Marquee as well as table service of food and drinks. Lee Berryman from Cake Designs personally delivered and detailed the cake. Last image is one of the young guests - how gorgeous is she. Worth coming back to see what Image Styler created with Dru’s dreadlocks……………

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Birthday Girl - Sunshine Coast Photographer

November 8, 2009 – 10:12 pm

My youngest Lucy turned 3 today - she is such a happy child I feel so blessed. Nice to have a whole day off and enjoy the company of family and friends. She had a great day swimming, eating, lots of pressies and ice-cream cake. Oh to have the innocence and pure joy of a 3 year old - happy birthday gorgeous girl.

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Love Shoot - Sunshine Coast Photographer

November 5, 2009 – 12:05 pm

Tim & Ros are getting married this month in Maleny so thought I should get their Love Shoot images up here! Tim was keen to see how they would go in front of the camera so on their big day they would be a little more relaxed. No Worries I would say - they look great - if Ros is not a natural beauty I don’t know who is! We chose the beach to contrast with the Maleny Hinterland backdrop for the wedding. Imagine how they will look on their wedding day - can’t wait - thanks guys had a great afternoon.

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Petrina & Dan - Club Pelican Wedding Sunshine Coast

November 3, 2009 – 12:17 pm

Another gorgeous couple!!! These guys are from out Miles way and chose to celebrate with family and friends at Club Pelican Sunshine Coast. I had the best time - enjoy all my weddings though these guys were a blast. Petrina wore her mother’s veil and her Mum found the blue handkerchief given to her by her father on her wedding day - love the sentimental details. Got ready at Crowne Plaza, girlfriend/bridesmaid took care of the make-up while Glenda from A Vision of Pure Elegance did a fabulous job with the hair! Grabbed some awesome photographs around the course - perfect light - just a couple for the blog. Thanks sooo so much for having me - total pleasure.