Sunday, April 3, 2011

black lace, a forrest, goblets & gorgeousness!


Lauren and Ben. Exquisite. Two truly unique and wonderfully beautiful people. It was a day full of style, flair, great laughter and love. It was a massive privilege to share in this special occasion,  a photographers dream! Here are some snippets of a beauty laced day! 



The gorgeous flowers! Amazing red and greenness together was so striking!








Lauren you are gasp worthy! Your boots, lace gloves, your wreath, the
 dress, the flowers, and that gorgeous smile! Such a stunning Bride!











I love the look on Bens face here! Hand in hand and the fun begins!















This was such an awesome part of the ceremony! A goblet shared for many great things to be! Beautiful!









We ventured out to the forests of Muriwai in hunt of a location striking enough to match Lauren and Bens most
fantastic aesthetic taste!... and we found a few winning spots! Next,  Lauren and Ben pulled out what appeared
to be well practiced super modeling moments, but what was really just sheer natural talent in front of the camera!




Princess of the Woods! It looks like you rule these lands Lauren! So
elegant and picture perfect are thee!


                                                  




Such beautiful people! You guys look so red and black punchy cool!
                             






   
Hm hmmmphhh! Im sorry but these are officially the BEST stocking/socks I have ever seen on a Bride!









                        

                        

                        

                        




            
                        
                        




                                  




Lauren was sooo much fun to photograph! As you can see, I was working with some serious beauty! Laurens eyes
are so gorgeous and sitting in the prettiness of the grotto, she really did look like a magical little fairy!!






    

The girls danced and twirled and sashayed their gracefulness with joy and delight, and we giggled and clicked
and came up with these! FUN!!!




                                   




                               




                          
                                              


Ben and his boys. The sunnies and cigars were an uber cool combo. So suavvvveee.
      




The bride and groom goblets. Shiny black elegance. Pure class!




..And as I drove away from the wedding venue,  thinking about how amazing a day it had been, the full moon
appeared from behind a tree! How perfect for the occasion! Lauren and Ben,  I had so much fun photographing
your special day, and am very grateful to have met you both! Thank you so much for having me!!!




Saturday, March 5, 2011

sandra & dave + many a seaside smile

Sandra had handpicked the spot long ago. A fresh, light and gorgeous area overlooking the beach and Rangitoto Island, a wonderfully idilic location! ...and now the day was here! A day for a wedding at the seaside! A day when Sandra would marry Dave! A day that was forecast for rain, and a day in which we did not see a drop. It was a beautiful day with beautiful people and there was lots and lots of happiness in the air.....

Some of the pretty details....






Sandra's sisters were hilarious, lovely, flamboyant and fabulous!

Hayley, Lisa and Claire - the lovely maidens in blue helping their beautiful Mum - the gorgeous Bride!!


Sandra looked just stunning! She quickly got used to the idea of having her photo taken and what started with
some gorgeous wee giggles above ended up with some serious working of the camera!!! (you will see very soon!)


Dave - waiting patiently for his Bride with quite the view behind him!! 


..and you couldn't get a happier man! I just love the GIGANTIC smile
stretching from ear to ear that Sandra has bought to Daves face!
We can't see hers, but I'm pretty sure it is equally awesome!



Claire sheds a sentimental tear - A very precious mother and daughter moment.


Following the kiss Sandra and Dave pulled out a unique move I rather liked! The banging of knuckles - very cute!




We owe these shots to the jumpers, the fishers, and the general lurkers of the
Murrays Bay wharf who kindly evacuated so Sandra and Dave - JUST
MARRIED!!!... could could work the runway as their own!
They did a marvellous job!





... we narrowly bet another wedding party who arrived just as the locals were settling back into their spots! LUCKY US!





And there she is! Working that camera with skirt, shoulders, hips and swing! Sandra you are so fun and you look
so great up there owning that horizon!








Two wonderful people! It a truly amazing thing to be a part of a day like this
one. To  witness great love and laughter, beautiful togetherness and the unity
of friends and family is so special . Thank you so much for having me capture
your day Sandra and Dave! It was such a pleasure and I feel very lucky to
 have met you both!