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Some sessions are planned for months. This one came together in a single conversation, on a walk, with a due date already circled on the calendar. I met Shani almost by accident, just on a sSunday walk checking the surf. I saw her walking by and I thought... she's gorgeous and because I was scouting for a clothing brand shoot and stopped to chat with her — she had that effortless, glowing energy you can't fake, and I asked if she'd be up for some photos. That's when she told me: she was...

Choosing your wedding date is one of the very first decisions you'll make as an engaged couple, and it sets the tone for everything that follows, your venue, your guest list, even your dress season. If you're getting married in 2027, here's what to know before you lock it in. Start With the Season On the Gold Coast and across most of Australia, autumn (March to May) and spring (September to November) are the sweet spot. The light is soft, the humidity has settled, and the temperatures sit in...

I'm so excited to share that Fleur and Martin's wedding has been featured on Rock n Roll Bride! Their day was held at The Lakehouse Folk in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, and it's exactly the kind of wedding I love shooting: relaxed, unscripted, and full of personality. There was no strict timeline, no seating plan, and no hiding Fleur's full sleeve tattoos against her classic white gown, just 18 of their closest people, a big family-style BBQ, and long tables looking out over the sunset....