The Valentines wanted moody and romantic with a hint of Disney fairtytale for their wedding photography, so that's exactly what we did! Congratulations Ange & Lee, I'd been looking forward to your day for SO long and your photos are proof that two brides are better than one! ;) After getting ready in an oceanside hotel, we headed to Kananga Heights on the outskirts of Yeppoon for their ceremony followed by an afternoon cake cutting. While their guests ate and mingled on the lawn, we ventured to Byfield for wedding portraits before returning for an evening reception under the festoon lights. Vendors: Kanangra Heights, Lilly & Lotus, Whisk Yeppoon Cafe, Roxanne Hodda Marriage Celebrant, DejaVu Photo&Film, Luv Bridal & Formal, POLITIX David Jones, Brisbane Hatters, Sugar by Paigey May, H&MU by Robyn, styling by Paul & Deanne Arnold.

Two years to the day since I had the honour of photographing their sunrise beach proposal/engagement session, I also had the privilege of capturing Max & Alee's wedding. I arrived to blue skies and less than two hours later more thunderstorms rolled through meaning a quick change of plans - luckily the rain stopped after the ceremony and we were given a dreamy pastel sunset reminiscent of their proposal morning. A relaxed reception followed with grazing tables, all-you-can-eat pizza and a donut tower in lieu of a traditional sit down meal – then as a final surprise for their guests, they arranged fireworks to coincide with their first dance. Thanks so much Max & Alee for having me capture your special day amidst the chaos and the shenanigans, and for all the Polly pats too! Venue: The Haven, Emu Park. Celebrant: Susie Cervai – Celebrant By The Sea. Bridal Gown: Mason Bridal. Groom outfit: Stewarts Rockhampton. Hair: Sheree Hale, Hype Hair. Makeup: Beauty Bar by Bridie. Food: Rosscos Pizza. Fireworks: Light 'em up. Music: A to Z Entertainment. Donuts: Krispy Kreme. Flowers: Dry Flower Traders. Stationery: Madelyn Holmes Photographics.

"From the first email enquiry to when I picked up my final photos Maddy was amazing! She is so professional but also makes you feel like a friend. She guided us through our wedding day and even knew most of our guests by name at the end! The quality of photos Maddy produced was outstanding and I can't wait to have her capture some of our future milestones." - Claire & Ashlee With just 20 of their nearest and dearest, Claire & Ashlee said I do at St Aubins Village earlier this week. Quite often the small, relaxed ceremonies stir up extra emotions and this was undoubtedly one of those occasions. Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Moore, it was an honour to capture your special day! Vendors: Lilly & Lotus Events, Danielle Hempseed - Marriage Celebrant, Mason Bridal Boutique, Blank Space Collective, Danielle Ford Makeup Artist, Stewarts Rockhampton, Sheree at Breeze Hair and Beauty, Wendy Bell.

2022 Portrait Sessions Due to increased demand, I now have limited dates for July-December available this year, after which bookings will reopen in February 2023. If you are wanting updated portraits - family, couple, maternity, boudoir, school formals etc. - please don't leave it too late to get in touch! 2022 Weddings Wow, what a wild ride 2021 turned out to be! As a result of postponements from 2020-2021 and some very organised clients, I am fully booked for 2022 weddings. Keep an eye on my Facebook page if you'd like updates about any last minute availability. 2023 Weddings Dates are filling quickly for 2023 Central Queensland and destination weddings with many couples planning ahead to take advantage of borders reopening. Peak season runs from April to October - if you're hoping to book in these months I might still have your date available and would love to chat! 2024 Weddings To ensure I have some downtime and can plan my next adventure (or two) in advance, dates for 2024 weddings will open in late 2022/early 2023, feel free to contact me if you'd like to be placed on the shortlist for my 2023 wedding package release.

Available now! Buy in store at: St Aubins Village Gift Shop, Reid & Rose East St | Online at: Rockhampton Gifts I've gathered quite a collection of photographs showcasing our beautiful Central Queensland landscapes over the years, so now it's time I took them off the hard drives and got them into the hands of others to enjoy - as bright, quirky postcards! Stemmed from an idea to 'photo-bomb' Rockhampton during the first Coronavirus lockdowns in 2019, I put together a series of postcards featuring our local area and delivered them to random letterboxes in hope of bringing a little joy to the community. Want to start your own 'photo-bombing' project? Pop on down to St Aubins Village, 73-75 Canoona Rd Rockhampton. My fine art postcards are on display and available to purchase in the Gift Shop for $4.50RRP or a custom pack of 5 for $20.00 - open 9am-4pm Monday to Friday. P.S. Click here to visit my entire nature photography gallery - including including a selection of underwater images, floral macro photography and Australian/New Zealand landscapes - or please don't hesitate to contact me for more information about purchasing your own fine art nature photography piece. Avai

We took a gamble with the weather (that luckily paid off!) and I met up with the Clarke crew who were gifted a family session by Prue's lovely girlfriends. They don't come much more photogenic than these three and I just loved Adelyn's outfit too.

Vendors: Shannon Hawkes Artisan Florals, Molly Hanna • Makeup Artist, STUDIO MINC, yd. Australia, Foot Locker, Zala Hair Extensions.

What a way to celebrate your upcoming sweet 16th! Cake, a picnic party in the forest, getting your hair and makeup done then photos to top it all off - this was such a special afternoon seeing all Theresa's planning come together for Savannah, thanks for having me along. This session is perfect proof that memories with your children are important to capture at every age, please reach out to book your family photos today! Vendors: TMF Cake Designs, Lilly & Lotus, Cutting Edge Boutique, Yeppoon Balloons & Party Supplies.

Calling all small business owners! When was the last time your website and social media pages got a revamp?! When I'm not shooting weddings and portraits, you bet I love helping fellow small businesses create bright, fresh visual content for their marketing. These images from a recent shoot with TMF Cake Designs are a great example of what can be achieved in an afternoon - and yes, the cakes taste as good as they look! Want to make your biz stand out from the crowd? Get in touch to find out how I can help, these sessions are limited and so book up quickly!

I can only imagine the emotional rollercoaster Nikki & Zak experienced through their wedding planning, with much of Zak's family stuck interstate and in New Zealand. With COVID restrictions changing again a few weeks out, they decided to have an intimate ceremony live streamed to their nearest and dearest, before entering their reception to a rose petal toss by their eager guests. Though not the day they originally envisioned, it was still breathtakingly beautiful - congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Nichols, it is so easy to see how much you adore one another (and your doggies too!). Vendors: The Church Events Venue, Married by Zac, Shannon Hawkes Artisan Florals, Babushka Ballerina, Anna Campbell, M.J. Bale, Chamay Brown Hair & Makeup, Anna Farquhar Music, Sprinkle Me, Stetson Australia.

In 2017 I had the honour of helping Aaron stage a last minute photoshoot cancellation so that he could step in and propose to Rachael... well now I get to introduce the same couple as Mr. & Mrs. McCosker! Thank you both for having me capture your special day - through the tears, giggles and heartfelt moments it's clear that you are perfect for eachother. Venue: Walkabout Creek Events. Bride's Gown: Mason Bridal Boutique. Groom's Attire: Stewarts Rockhampton. Florist: Kate Dawes Flower Design. Hair Stylist: Purely Curls. Makeup Artist: Ceris McQueen Makeup Artist. Videography: Unveil Films & Photography. Cake: Deliberately Delicious.

I suppose it's only fair when I learn all about you to capture your wedding, family or special occasion that you get the opportunity to know a little about me too! In high school I found a love for photography and the editing possibilities that technology has afforded us, spending much of my weekends tinkering with a work camera I 'borrowed' from Dad. Growing up on acreage I was lucky enough to have plenty of quintessential country backgrounds available as well as willing friends for subjects. Then as my interest peaked an art teacher told me photography wasn't a viable discipline in his class, but with the encouragement of other teachers and a local photography group I still persisted with photography as a hobby. In Grade 11/12 I even completed an external Diploma of Photography thanks to to my chemistry tutor. Lucky to have such a strong support network, I approached a local photographic retailer and printing laboratory for my first job, booked a paid family portrait sitting at 15 and then went on to photograph a full day wedding solo at the age of 16. It seems a little bizarre to look back on now, I couldn't even drive myself there! After school I completed a Bachelor of Digital Media with Distinction and branched out into graphic design, but ultimately decided to focus my energy on pursuing a career in wedding photography. Currently I've captured over 120 weddings for couples across Queensland and internationally - 15 year old me wouldn't have believed it! Now 10 years in, providing boutique portrait photography + graphic design services is a career path I'm so grateful to have gone down. Small business, especially working relentlessly as a one woman show, is exhausting at the best of times but equally rewarding and something I am immensely passionate about. Everyone deserves to have their memories preserved - photographs are the only way to capture our most precious moments and one of few things that become more valuable to us with time. It means the world to be able to offer such a sentimental service for my clients - every booking and recommendation of Madelyn Holmes Photographics means more than you know.