Journal

Keep up with what I have been shooting, check out my blog entries giving a taste of my latest and past work projects. Click on the title for a preview…

April 3, 2017

GEMDEEZ Mess matts

The coolest thing since sliced bread …. or nice furniture (kept that way)! We had a bunch of fun with the Mess Matt team! Thanks Gemma and also our little super star models: Max, Cooper, Charlotte, Jack & Carter and our beautiful fluffy friends Max and Corky – they rocked it all out in record time!! Cheers to Rosie and the Henderson Family for the use of their space and turning a blind eye to the chaos. A big thanks to Cleaver & Rouge for their space, talent and gorgeous models! xx

Check out this awesome product:

www.messmatts.co.nz

March 30, 2017

Mikala & Hamish

Coming together on a very Autumnal Taranaki Saturday, this perfect twosome tied the knot blessed with dewy kisses from the sky. The ceremony was intimate and held in the gorgeous surroundings of the Nice Hotel. Serenaded in by the angelic voice of a Bridesmaid, Mikala swapped heartfelt vows with Hamish followed by a beautiful song by the gorgeous flower girls…. and then was presented with a wedding gift from her new husband…. a Dirt Bike – her reaction ….. priceless. We adventured to Tupare in a break in the weather, had some fun at the King and Queen, and headed back to Nice for party-time!. So much love, laughter & aching smile muscles… thanks for the memories xx

Makeup : Leah Rowe – Beauty in Motion

Hair: Mitchell (brother in law & Groomsman)

Dress: Boho Bridal

Flowers: Dobsons

Tan and Lashes: Beauty on Barclay

Celebrant: Amber Caskey

Venue: Nice Hotel

Creative: Tupare Gardens and King & Queen Suites

March 24, 2017

Mr & Mrs Cunningham!!

Once upon a beautiful Taranaki Saturday…. the breathtaking Katie and her handsome James said “I do” amongst their closest friends and family. Set in the gorgeous Oak Valley Gardens, we were spoilt with sunshine, laughter and all those things that make memories happy. We mixed the river with the land and a touch of ocean breeze…. having a bunch of fun along the way for the creative shoot, and our beautiful Mountain blessed them with his presence. Thanks for being so gorgeous and for the endless belly laughs…. xx

Hair – Nicole at Vie

Makeup – Jess at Blackbird

Mens Grooming – Jetcharm

Dress – Stella York – Churchwood Bridal

Flowers – Friend – Jane

Event Planning and Styling – The Essential

Celebrant – Monsignor David Bell

Ceremony venue – Oak Valley Gardens

Reception – PIHMS

March 20, 2017

Mr & Mrs Riley

In a splash of colour and cross cultures, this breathtaking Indonesian princess married her Kiwi prince a little over a week ago…. Catherine and Micheal’s beautiful ceremony was full of heartfelt words, traditions and vibrance. Both families were heavily involved and even though the guest list was rather full, it felt completely intimate. Held on the gorgeous grounds of Ahu Ahu Beach Villas overlooking the Pacific, friends and family gathered for a vibrant & emotional affair … laughter, tears, a second first look, bubbles, games, dancing …. bliss…. thanks for having me along on the journey – a truely beautiful couple xx

Makeup: Annalee

Dress 1: Purchased in Indonesia

Dress 2: Rue De Seine

Venue: Ahu Ahu Beach Villas

Marquee and Bouquets: Dobsons

Table Flowers: Family

March 3, 2017

Tash + Ross

HAPPINESS IS…… This totally gorgeous – inside and out – twosome, wed on a friend’s breathtaking Hawera property last weekend. So much laughter and L O V E! We started at their home with Ross and his men getting rather handsome-ed up, on to the ladies who were in total cruise mode, then to the ceremony with sweeping green fields and old garden perfection. The creative was super relaxed at the local beach and park… The reception details were fresh and gorgeous – inside a purpose built man cave (yes I have house & shed envy!) – and the speeches, tear jerking in a “oh my goodness my mouth hurts from laughing” kinda way. And don’t mention that dance!!! I seriously have the most amazing clients. Thanks a bunch for the great memories !!!! xx

Makeup – Annalee

Hair – Kim Lynskey

Celebrant – Sam Johnston

Ceremony and Reception styling – Dobsons

Video – Kate Lahood

February 24, 2017

Nicole + Regan

Set on a sweeping back lawn bordering the Waingongoro River in Ohawe, Nicole and Regan shared beautiful words surrounded by their loved ones. With the ceremony later in the day we were able to play with low light and relax into the evening in style. Thanks for the laughs, adventures and gorgeous attention to detail – simply brilliant!!… LOVE!! xx

Dress – Liah Roebuck

Makeup & Hair – Black Bird

Flowers and Marquee – Dobsons

Cake – Aimee Jane Cakes

Celebrant – Patricia Taunt

February 23, 2017

Emilia

This beautiful angel was an absolute gem at her shoot a few weeks back. Such a little happy camper with the most gorgeous little eyes! So happy we got some awake and sleeping…. Thanks Tori for your effort and Anjie for your gift. xx

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February 15, 2017

Mr & Mrs Plum

Such a sweet name for such a sweet twosome. From the jaw dropping pre gifts, to the heart tugging vows – Melbournites Jo and Blair kicked “I’m so in love with you” to a whole new level…. This wedding was breathtakingly gorgeous. Set on the edge of Wai-iti Beach on a sunny Saturday, we had laughter, off-roading – (2 mini rivers incl), a cave, a farm, thistles, seascapes, champagne and a bunch more laughs…. Thanks for the adventures – you guys rocked!

Celebrant: Tiffany Apaitia-Vague

Makeup – Annalee

Hair – Kirsty Honeyfield

Marquee – Dobsons

Video – Capture You

Location – Wai-iti Beach Retreat

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February 12, 2017

Brylee & Matt

When a Dad walks his daughter down the aisle with a shotgun – you know it could go one of two ways….. this one was a doozie and so much fun was had! Brylee and Matt returned from their home on the Gold Coast and exchanged vows on her parents sweeping front lawn with the most beautiful views over the Pacific. Laughter, sunshine, friends and family – what could be better?! Thanks for the special memories – here’s a taster from a little over a week ago …;)

Makeup – Black Bird Boutique

Hair – Dee Cleaver

Dress – Stella York

Celebrant – Neil Barnes

Marquee – Dobsons

Flowers: Sherrin and Shannon Bint

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February 2, 2017

Kirsty & Sharpie tie the knot…..

Haviana’s, stubbies, goats, sunflowers, Rue de Seine & a chopper! WHAT A DAY! On meeting Kirsty & Ben I knew the day would be super fun! The ladies started their day at the couple’s home – a goat farm complete with the most beautiful sweeping sea vista…. then they wed on a cliff top – summer finally joining us – with their nearest and dearest (incl their 3 super cute canines). Ben had arranged a surprise helicopter ride for his bride – scoring some epic locations for our creative work, then on to Lake Farm Garden for a shin dig til the early hours…. thanks for the awesomeness xx

Hair & Makeup: Jacqueline & Kim at Cleaver & Rouge

Dress: Rue De Seine

Flowers: Flower Lounge

Celebrant: Sam Bennett aka Full Circle

Chopper: Precison