Heron Island has held a special place in Erin & Nick's hearts for many years, and Nick even hoped to propose on the island until a cyclone changed his plans. Luckily for them, conditions were the complete opposite on Saturday and their wedding can only be described as the kind of day that every couple dreams about. Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Roberts, it was an honour to capture your marriage and have the opportunity to experience such a special part of the world! Venue: Heron Island. Celebrant: My Celebrant Jess. Bride's Gown: KAREN WILLIS HOLMES Flowers: Ginger Says. Groom's Attire: Mark Bunt Menswear. Makeup Artist: Ess-Jay Makeup & Beauty Studio. Hair Stylist: Simply Chic Hair Studio. Cake: Meg, Sister of the Bride.

My sister-in-law and brother-in-law are only a few short weeks from welcoming their first baby, so of course I wanted to take some photos for them as a keepsake of this special time in their lives. We headed out into the Byfield forestry and made the most of the warm summer weather with some photos in a secluded creek as well. Scroll on down to find out if they're having a boy or girl! Flower crown: Shannon Hawkes Artisan Florals. Dresses: Salty Crush, Coven & Co.

If you needed some family photography styling inspiration, look no further! In 2021 we'll be seeing lots more colour than has been on trend for the past few years - and I can't wait - but the Brown family has been making colour look amazing for the past 8 years. Yep, that's how many sessions we've done together now!

After chopping and changing plans for their day due to COVID, Dylan & Rachel were married in the company of their nearest and dearest on a private property outside Rockhampton last year - and what a breathtaking location to get hitched! It wasn't their original plan, but this spot overlooking the Fitzroy was too pretty to pass up for Mr. & Mrs. Barwick's celebrations. Venue: Private property. Celebrant: You Had Me At I Do - Ceremonies From The Heart. Bride's Gown: Gladstone Bridal Boutique. Flowers: Simplicity Market Fresh Flowers. Groom's Attire: Swarv Menswear. Makeup Artist: Molly Hanna • Makeup Artist. Hair Stylist: Studio Adelle. Cake: Short & Sweet. Favours: Tayla’s Sugar and Spice. Catering: Coast to Coast The Golden Roast - Rockhampton and Gladstone.

After such a challenging year for our year 12 students amidst the Coronavirus crisis, it was so lovely to see them glammed up and ready to celebrate the end of their high school education! Kamani, her formal partner Steven and boyfriend Tom were so much fun to photograph as I'm sure you can tell from their photos - even the car was matched perfectly to their outfits!

The title for this post says Paige & Ruan, but really little Brandy the Maltese Terrier was the start of this shoot! It is always a great to include pets in your photos, after all they're family too right? I have a great list of pet-friendly locations available to all my clients, so just let me know if you're thinking of bringing your furry friend(s) along!

You may recognise Bec & Jamie from their wedding photo which is featured as the home page banner on my website... but now they're actually a family of four! It's always an honour to have clients return over the years and be able to see their families grow, so here is the Smalls - enjoy!

From their engagement session a few years ago to their wedding day in 2019, I've had the pleasure of capturing life's most important moments for Jess & Mark. A few months ago they contacted me again to book some photos, and revealed they had an extra special announcement to make. I'm so excited to see this new chapter in their lives unfold and can't wait to meet Baby Skoric!

I have been wanting to use this location in the forestry for months, and Keirra & Harry were the perfect pair to try it with! We had some fun with a smoke bomb among the pine plantations, then headed up to Stony Creek for a few more photos at my favourite paperbark tree. It was only after they had both climbed it that Harry told me he wasn't a fan of heights! At least the photo was worth it, right?!

1. Exist in photos To have beautiful photos, you first need to take the hardest step and be in the photos! Anything after that is a bonus. 2. Make it ‘you’ If your dogs are your babies, bring them along. If you go fishing in your spare time, go to the coast. If you’re from the bush, pick a country location. 3. Style it up Pick outfits that are subtly matched, make your feel great and still reflect your usual style. You want to put your best self on display while still feeling comfortable. 4. Match the look to the location Just as flowing dresses and linen shirts will look great on the beach, your warm jumpers are probably best suited to the Byfield forestry. 5. Add personal touches If you are dreaming of a picnic theme at the beach because that’s how your partner proposed, tell me! It’s special little touches like these that can make all the difference to your photos. 6. Get pampered If you aren’t confident doing it yourself, professional hair and makeup is a wonderful confidence boost and will ensure you look your best. 7. Time matters Late in the day is best for photos, even though it can be a challenging time with kids. I can help with plenty of tactics to keep them smiling so you can focus on genuine interactions. 8. Put the extras away! Phones, wallets, sunglasses, hats… they’re better off out of your photos (and anyone who’s been photographed by me will know this well). 9. Start with the end result in mind Knowing where you would like to display your photos later can help with choosing a colour palette, styling theme and overall look for your photos. 10. Trust your photographer!

Would you believe it's been 10 years since I started Madelyn Holmes Photographics this November?! Since 2010 I've captured over 100 weddings across Queensland and countless portrait sessions including couples, families, school graduations, boudoir shoots and more. My business birthday was the perfect excuse to get dolled up and stand in front of the camera for a change... though I think I spent more time wrangling all those balloons in the wind (haha!). Thank you to my partner Josh for helping take these photos and my sister-in-law Amy for her cake-making talents, enjoy!

Sam & Wade are due to be married in mid-2021, so in the meantime we made plans for an engagement session. As soon as Sam mentioned she was a succulent lover, I knew she would enjoy stopping for some photos at the cacti section of the Rockhampton Botanical Gardens. I was also awe of her beautiful flowing skirt, perfectly matched to Wade's shirt - so of course I had to grab out some colourful smoke bombs for a bit of extra wow factor too! If you are looking to get your own couple photos - whether it be a proposal, engagement, wedding or just for fun - get in touch!