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Real weddings & guides.

Real weddings from the Scenic Rim and beyond, plus practical notes on getting good photos — preparing for a shoot, what to wear, and picking the right photographer.

Real Weddings

A Kooralbyn Valley wedding

Golf-course greens, mountain light and a burnout on the airstrip — Kiara's day at The Kooralbyn Valley in the Scenic Rim.

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Bride standing among the vine rows with forested hills behind her
Real Weddings

A Scenic Rim vineyard wedding

Golden hour between the vines — one of my favourite corners of South East Queensland.

Model draped in strings of pearls in front of a crystal chandelier
Beauty Portraits

How to prepare for your beauty portrait session

Skin, hair, outfits and mindset — a simple checklist for the week before.

Model in sunglasses seated on stone steps with a handbag
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What to wear for a beauty photoshoot

Colours, fits and the pieces that always photograph well.

Bride tucking her hair behind her ear as the groom smiles behind her
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Planning a relaxed wedding photo timeline

How much time to leave for photos so the day never feels rushed.

Model in metallic couture and a sculpted headpiece against a mosaic backdrop
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Where to shoot your beauty portraits

Locations that photograph beautifully, and how to pick the right one for your look.

Black-and-white diptych of a model in sunglasses on curved stone steps
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How to feel comfortable in front of the camera

Why most people freeze up, and the simple things that fix it.

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