I'm an animal lover through & through, so you bet I was excited when Zoey told me she wanted to bring her Uncle's beautiful shire horse for photos on her wedding day. Of course, this meant Hayden got to bring his beloved Commodore for photos too and we captured some beautiful images surrounding Paradise Lagoons. No doubt the icing on the cake was having Zoey's mum provide all the floral work for their day as owner of Simplicity Market Fresh Flowers in Rockhampton. Venue: Paradise Lagoons. Florals: Simplicity Market Fresh Flowers. Bride's Dress: Grace Loves Lace. Makeup: Ammara Beauty & Cosmetics. Groom and Groomsmen's Attire: Swarv Menswear. Ceremony Officiant: Married by Zac. Ceremony Hire: Indigo Bunting Events. Bride's Preparation Venue: Denison Boutique Hotel. Groom's Preparation Venue: Private Property. Ring Box: Amonie.

The more weddings I photograph, the more I have come to appreciate the small touches and traditions couples tie in to really make the day their own. No doubt, Anna and Corey’s marriage was rich with such details. Anna wears her great grandmother’s ring as her engagement ring, gifted accessories and her preparation images feature her grandmother’s beautiful antique chair placed in the front garden of her childhood home. The pair were married in the same church as the bride’s parents years before (and we also recreated an image of her father putting on her veil from their wedding), which happened to be the groom’s school grounds as well. Classic styling mixed tastefully with a little pop of colour made Anna and Corey’s wedding a truly elegant affair and an absolute pleasure to capture; even a sprinkling of rain couldn’t dampen their day. This wedding was also featured on Central Queensland Wedding, please pop over and have a look for a behind the scenes perspective from the bride and groom! Florals: Simplicity Market Fresh Flowers. Hair Stylist: Downtown Diva. Makeup Artist: Jessica Bielenberg. Bride and Bridesmaid's Dresses: Gladstone Bridal Boutique. Suits: Swarv Menswear. Ceremony: St. Joseph’s Cathedral. Reception: The Shearing Shed, Rockhampton Heritage Village. Cake: Cake Crafters. Ring box: Amonie. Bride's Preparation Venue: Private Property. Groom's Preparation Venue: Private Property.

There's no denying that simple, elegant styling can really wow in the right circumstances. With The Villa on the Beach providing a beautiful all-in-one venue including a bridal suite, ceremony and reception facilities on the same property, Pagan & Ben's Capricorn Coast wedding proves just that. I loved her mermaid style gown, and though it made navigating our last photo location a little difficult (sorry Pagan!) she agreed it was totally worth it afterwards.

If you ever need styling inspiration for a photoshoot, this is your girl. As the lady in a family of boys, Cat proves that men's clothes don't need to be boring and mixed bright colours look amazing in the right setting. We made this session a combination of family portraits as well as celebratory photos for Cat & Chris' ten year wedding anniversary (I know, could've fooled me too!). With balloons, books, donuts, custom calligraphy, more balloons and a holi powder fight there was a whole lot of fun to be had.

Taking photos for a fellow wedding industry professional is always an honour, so it has been a huge compliment to capture Lauren (owner of St Aubins Village) and her growing family - from maternity images last year to family portraits now that little Amelia is already six months old. When I saw a photo of the outfits she had in mind for this session, I knew those rich burgundy tones would look perfect in the Byfield pine plantations - and didn't it work out beautifully with that golden afternoon light? Lauren's hair and makeup by Chamay Brown.