Winter really does rock my socks – I couldn’t imagine a better time or place to be a Photographer. And when you throw a couple like Shaun & Maxine into the mix; a flippin’ cool couple from Toronto, Canada, it makes my job… Well, pretty hard to beat.
Australia is practically Shaun & Maxine’s second home. Shaun is a Med Student at Nambour Hospital (So if you’re ever in a car accident around here; you’ll be waking up to this guy!) and Maxine is a Teacher in Sarajevo, Bosnia, but holidays here with Shaun.
We’ll be shooting their Wedding in 2 weeks time at M’Dore – And I can’t wait! For now guys, here is your sneak-peak to tie you over until the big, beautiful day. I’m off to make some Poutine (It’s a Canadian thing, eh?). Ps – Sorry about that random dog mauling you, too, Maxine 
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Posted in Personal
It has been a short Winter for me; almost too short. It is actually the first I’ve spent in Australia for (I think) two years or so. I forgot how much I actually missed it. In Australia, it seems to be a season that has accidentally been mis-labelled, at least in the state of Queensland.
The days are colder, but the warmth of the sun keeps you going. Any-where else in the world, you’d think it was Summer still. And the nights.. Well, the nights really do feel like Winter, which is the best part; next to cuddling up with a king size blanket and the one you love.
We’ve shot a stack of Engagement Sessions lately; cramming in as many as possible. They seem to be taking off in Australia, which is great to see. There is nothing better than more camera time with a couple; which I miss on a Wedding day. We’ve shot a heap of those this Winter, too.
Some that you have seen. Some that you haven’t seen. I’m keeping them under wraps. Why? You’ll have to wait for the New Year, I’m afraid. For now, I’ll leave you with some Winter snaps. Nothing spectacular. NSW. Me getting soaked by the ocean. And a few from here and there, too.
Thursday, July 15, 2010 Posted in Weddings
It is pretty typical to say I’m surrounded by love everyday, when I work in the field and industry I do. But what makes each day different, seems to vary from couple to couple. This particular Wedding was so different, though.. And I can assure you, it had nothing to do with the physicality of it, either.
Sure, I could say it was different because Alister wore the coolest Tux ever and wasn’t afraid to rock out a blue steel stare that would make even Ben Stiller blush. I could say it was different because of the plethora of originality Rachel fed into every aspect of the Wedding; down to the personally hand-crafted table settings, candy-bar, button bouquets, buttoneires or even the Wedding Tree that she designed and painted herself.
I could even say it was different because she wore high heels with a cut-throat razor / dripping blood design on the side… No joke. Or the fact that every little trinket both her and Alister wore was ordered off of Etsy.com.. You get it; I could say a lot, physically, that made this Wedding wondrous, in so many ways.. But that isn’t what made Jacinta tear up or my heart skip a beat and yearn to be married myself.. Mhmm.
It was them, together. It was Alister not being able to take his eyes off Rachel the entire Ceremony. It was them laughing together, when no one else was watching. And yes, it was them, with their eyes open, while everyone else had them closed, praying during a speech. (Sorry, you guys’ll probably get in trouble for that.)
I was truly honored to witness this day… As cheesy as that sounds, it’s true. You are both very, very lucky people. Enjoy your sneak-peak,
Ps. Keegan.. Thanks for rocking that dance-floor, buddy!
I think it ought to be called ‘One Stylish KICK-ASS Bride’, it’s that cool — But I’m not the one running it; the absolutely lovely Marcela is! I love seeing my images up on Blogs and I’ve followed this one extensively since it’s inception into the wonderful wide web. Marcela always seem to post the most spectacularly beautiful images that make me drool, I couldn’t help but try, try, try to get one of my couples up there!
As I always do, to solidify the amazing fact of my work being featured; here is a screenshot. Want the real thing? Of course you do! Go check out Marcela’s beautiful Blog over at this link HERE! And make sure you drop some comment love!
Today we had the pleasure of shooting a super fun, care free couple, Lynsey and Brian… I’m totally kidding, guys. LAUREN and Brian. (Inside joke, readers, never-mind. He. He.) We were up at 5:00 A.M this morning to make the trek to Brisbane for this shoot — Lauren wanted it at the Boondall Wetlands.. And what a location!
So after a questionable service station Pluto Pop and a very, very big can of “V”, we got to shoot through-out the whole area, it was well worth it.. Even if I do get food poisoning. But without too much chatter, here is Lauren & Brian’s sneak peak. And guys, I can’t wait for the Wedding in October, it is going to be a magnificent day!
by Julian Beattie
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