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Wirreanda Park Wedding - Buderim Wedding Photographer

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:45:13 +0000

I get so spoilt by my amazing couples - Nej & Rod planned an amazing celebration with gorgeous details, great location and venue and wonderful family and friends - just a dream to photograph. I clicked immediately with Nej when we first met and loved the way her and Rod focussed on their children (last blog post here) being 110% involved. Super talented Trish from TF Makeup enjoyed the morning with Nej and the four girls. Wirrenda Park is quite magical - love shooting weddings there and Jayden captured it all on video as well. Held their lunch reception at Platinum with a funky “lollie bar” and stunning water lillies supplied by Liz at the Sculpted Leaf. The last is Nej’s reaction to seeing the Lee Berryman cake for the first time - love it. Thanks Nej & Rod for the absolute pleasure.

Hi Legend!

Rod & I have just looked through the photos and we just wanted to say how fantastic they are! There are just some awesome photos there Jodi… you’re so talented. We’re delighted! We’ll read through the info you’ve given us and get back to you, but we just wanted to touch base and say you’re fabulous!

Cheers,

Rod & Nej

Flowers:A Sculpted Leaf Makeup: TF Makeup Cake: Lee Berryman Reception:Platinum Videography: Sunshine Coast Videography

Gorgeous Kids - Sunshine Coast Wedding Photographer

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:54:48 +0000

WOW this was a very cool wedding - just thought I would showcase the Gorgeous Kids who were part of if not the reason for this celebration. Will follow with the main event in a couple of days. Who said you can’t have a kid-friendly-wedding……..

** Out of Office/Town this week - though will be returning emails and calls.

Today is a SAD day - Zues…….

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:22:50 +0000

Jodi McDonald Couples Featured - Sunshine Coast Wedding Photographer

admin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:44:11 +0000

A couple of my 2009 couples have been featured in two current Bridal Magazines. Mina & Cameron were married at Rainbow Beach - I used their images for a two-page advert in Sunshine Coast Brides. Kelly & Nico were married at Noosa Beach with their reception at The Planatation in Cooroy - a four page spread in Sunshine Coast Brides - real wedding story. And Nadine & Cameron were married last February at Twin Waters Golf Club - another real wedding story featured in Queensland Brides. Both publications available in newsagents now. All three of these weddings have a gallery on my Sunshine Coast Wedding Photography Website if you would like to see more of each. * No pressure for Mina & Cameron - Kelly & Nico recently had a baby girl and Nadine & Cameron are about to become parents…………. Congrats to all my past couples & 2010 promises to be more of the same.

Ebb Waterfront Wedding - Sunshine Coast Wedding Photographer

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:43:20 +0000

F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S Baylee and Adam chose me to capture their special day - thank you kindly. Had to grab a couple in front of this artwork by Baylee hanging in her parents home - besides the sentimental significance it was a great backdrop. Adam refused to leave his guests for long after the ceremony so we had some pics and drinks beforehand - too cool. I wont tell you how we managed the moving car image (yes both cars moving) but it was hilarious (and safe). The bridal party were amazing which made my job so easy. Ceremony on the river at Cotton Tree before some nasty rain clouds rolled in - but how perfect for their photos. Cruised by foot to Ebb Waterfront Dining & Cellar for the reception. The whole day was just brilliant - thanks so much for the pleasure. Wonderful suppliers below.

Flowers:A Sculpted Leaf Makeup: Pru Edwards Decorator:Mask Events Reception:Ebb Waterfont Dinning & Cellar

Noosa River Wedding - Sunshine Coast Wedding Photographer

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:37:56 +0000

WOW another fabulous couple - I get so lucky. These small intimate weddings are real favourites of mine to capture. Louise and Paul were married at a private residence on the Noosa River with dark rain clouds looming. Louise surprised Paul when she arrived by boat - and not just any boat. This is the new talk of the town in Noosa - Noosa Dream - to get all the details go to Noosa Dreamboats. This was pretty much the maiden trip. Corrine from Weddings of Noosa never ceases to amaze - brilliant at what she does. All the wonderful suppliers are listed below. Louise & Paul braved the rain for some gorgeous keepsake photos - not your typical images of Noosa - I LOVE the soft dreamy colours at the river mouth. Thanks for having me.

Planner:Weddings Of Noosa Flowers:A Sculpted Leaf Hair & Makeup:Beauty on the Move Catering:Noosa Catering Cake:Cake Conversations DJ:Moove it DJs Celebrant:Jacqueline Gray Transport:Noosa DreamBoats

Point Cartwright - Sunshine Coast Photographer

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:31:31 +0000

My gorgeous niece Jasmin, who I last posted here for her year 11 formal - finally cashed in her birthday present! She chose to have a session with her girlfriends. End of last year we went to the beach on a very windy afternoon and had a ball. Couple of clothes change, a little attitude and lots of laughs. Thanks girls - you look fabulous!!!!!!!!!!

Novatel Twin Waters Resort Wedding - Sunshine Coast Wedding Photographer

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:23:44 +0000

Toni & Patrick choose mid-morning at the beautiful Novatel Twin Waters Resort to wed. Seriously stunning day for it as well! Bill Scurry was the master of ceremonies. Patrick’s two young boys were a little overwhelmed at first though didn’t take long for them to start steeling the show. This was a smaller coverage than normal but we still grabbed some great images around the resort before they settled into a long lunch. Thanks so much for having me it was wonderful to witness and of course capture. All the best for the safe arrival of your bub guys - yes how amazing does pregnant Toni look…………..

Sunshine Beach Wedding - Noosa Wedding Photographer

admin — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:55:06 +0000

Another fabulous wedding with a gorgeous couple. Melissa and Matthew married at the Tewantin Catholic Church before all their family and friends, had photos at Sunshine Beach before a reception at the River Deck Restaurant & Bar. Both work in TV broadcast (actually how they met) so very comfortable around the camera. As you can see Melissa had a beaming smile from start to finish - seriously one glowing bride. Her colour palette is just stunning as well - florals in different shades of pink against the girls steel blue dresses just divine. Wonderful family & friends, brilliant bridal party and an amazing sunset sky ensured their day was perfect. Thanks again for having me around on your big day - Cheers Jodi.

Casuarina Gardens Wedding - Noosa Wedding Photographer

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:10:45 +0000

Brooke & Sedge married at Casuarina Gardens Noosa on a perfect Sunshine Coast day. I met the girls at their room at the Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa - enjoying strawberries and champagne. A short stroll across Hastings Street to the intimate ceremony performed by the super fabulous Bill Scurry. Bill used his charm to get the bulldozers on the beach to stop work for the 30 min ceremony!!!! Quick photo session on bright sunny Noosa Main Beach before jumping a boat to the River Deck Restaurant & Bar Tewantin. Such a pleasure to witness as well as capture their beautiful day - thankyou.