This is a tough shoot to categorise as Tara and Jo are actually a couple and are engaged to be married in 2012 so I guess it was an e-session but it doubled as a shoot for Kelly from Kel-Leigh Couture to photograph a couple of her new gowns. I also had the chance to be very selfish and choose the location and style of images to shoot – basically a bit of a play with some new equipment before bringing it out at a real wedding.
So, wedding, e-session, model portfolio, selfish photographer… you be the judge.
One thing though, if you are planning your wedding, you have to absolutely consider autumn or winter for the date. The colours are amazing, the cooler temperatures are just perfect when “dressed up” and you will also have a much higher chance of booking your preferred services providers in what is traditionally a quieter time of year for weddings.
One more thing – I have to say a special thanks to Tara for modelling. You’re a stunner, I love your tattoos and that you allowed me to highlight them instead of trying to hide them – which is usually the case when photographing a wedding. Jo, you weren’t half bad at this modelling gig either. Thanks guys.
Oops, dont want to forget to thank Jordi from Vibrant Concepts for her great work on hair and makeup. We all loved the look you created.
Finally, a special thanks to Shauna from Zanziba Cafe in Terrigal and West Gosford for use of her Vespa. I had a great time zipping to and from the shoot and think it helped to add another dimension to the photos. Thank you Shauna.
There’s only one time of year these colours are available… autumn.
Whether you are into tattoos or not I love that I was able to feature instead of hiding them.
How happy do these guys look… love it!
Kelly, your gowns are simply amazing.
After returning to Kelly’s boutique studio at East Gosford we had time for a few last minute snaps.
One of my favourite images from the shoot.
Thanks for modelling guys and all the very best for your ‘real’ wedding photos.
If you’d like to read more about Kelly from Kel-Leigh Couture, ordering a couture gown, what’s involved and the costs click here.
OMG!!! well you have done it again Andew – totally amazing!!! Tara and Jo are just the most gorgeous couple and I for one love Tara’s tattoo’s and thinks she looks incredible. Andrew you truly are a master of your craft THANKYOU so much i really enjoy working with you, lots of laughs and good times.
Haha, thanks Kel – it’s always a BLAST working with you too!
Totally agree with you about Tara.
I’ve been wondering since the shoot – did Tara make any changes to her own wedding dress design after sampling a few other gowns?
Don’t give too much away in case Jo reads this!
Andrew
Oh WOW WOW WOW!!! Tara looks stunning!
Look at those images Andrew- You are truly talented at capturing the moment!
Kel, Tara does your dresses SO much justice?? they are honestly magnificent designs.
It was great working with you both; hopefully we will work together again soon.
-Jordi
Wow these photos are divine!
I am looking for venues in terrigal / coast (I’m from Sydney but fiance is a coastie), where were these photos taken? close to terrigal?
Thanks for the great comment. Yes, the photos were taken in the Matcham Valley (5-10mins from Terrigal) – where there are plenty of opportunities to get photos like these.