Wondering why it’s been a bit slow around here? It’s because I’ve been working on my new project, “Three Words by James Day.”

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Hey Folks

I have a gorgeous wedding to share today. It’s of Megan & Robbie’s. Megan and I were in the same year of school together and it was such a pleasure to be a part of their wedding.. and getting to catch up with old school friends! Megan was the most relaxed, gorgeous, fun bride…and Robbie was awesome fun..and I must say he had a really nice suit too!

Megan & Robbie were married at the Tas Chapel in Armidale, with the reception at the Booloominbah collection at the University of New England. 

Megan wore her mums veil, hence the picture of the veil with her mum and dad’s wedding photo.

Love these photos. They’re worthy.

JD

I’m had an amazing time so far, but it all ends tomorrow! I’m in Melbourne right now, but I’ll be travelling back to Armidale tomorrow. I’ve been attrocious at replying to emails, but I’ll get on top of it all tomorrow when I return!

I cannot wait to share with you some of the shoots I’ve done recently.. including Megan & Robbies wedding! WOW!

In the meantime, sign up at the new Three Words website to be the first to find out about the new project that I am very nearly ready to launch.

Thanks for your patience (I hope)

JD

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I’ve been totally slack with blogging. I have a new brand & project that will be launched before you can say “antidisestablishmentarianism”.. so about a week or two!

I’ve been saving up a few things for the new Journal that will be a part of that.. but I had to give you all something!

Here are some portrait shots that I took a few nights ago!!!

JD

Hey Folks,

I’m doing by big sister a favour and blogging about a Charity Girls Night Out - 80’s Dance Party - that’s being held at the Royal Hotel in Armidale on Friday the 27th of February 2009. It starts at 7:30 and tickets can be purchased before the event at the Royal Hotel. Get a group of friends together and party like it’s the 80’s!

I’ll be making an appearance at some point throughout the night (I think i’ll be the only guy there) and I will be taking some Radtastic photoimages of people rocking out!

Check out the facebook page with all the info!

The official info:

Raising Funds for Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Tickets are $20 each including entry, nibblies and a $10 donation. Tickets can be purchased from the Royal Hotel prior to the event (for catering purposes).

Greg watching Ali walk up the aisle!

Ali drinking meade with her friends.

Ali and her brother are very close, so when he presented a gift to her.. this was her response.

Ali walking up the aisle with her mum and a man who is famous to all in armidale!

A cute baby!

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Being introduced at the reception.

Walking into the church, barefoot!

You can see the raindrops outside.

The ever so cool bridal party.

Scott, the guy second from the left had waaaaay too much to drink.. Tsk Tsk!

A shot with their dog.

A crazy bridal party shot.

Ali was either: 1. Barefoot. 2. Wearing thongs. 3. Wearing gumboots. No traditional wedding shoes!

I love this ceremony shot.

The speeches were so heartfelt.

The shot of the chapel which will stay with me for life.

My fave!

Ali looked sensational!

So as not to cause a distraction from the awesomeness that was Greg & Ali’s Wedding.. I will definitely talk about that first.. but make sure you scroll down and keep reading as there will be lots more quicy info to share!

Greg & Ali turned up to their first meeting with me with both their mums. I knew this was a great sign.. I knew that this would be a great group of guys to work with.. and a wedding that I was very excited about being the photographer for. 

The weather really was one thing that stood out.. it rained pretty solid the whole day.. but rather than that getting anyone down.. I think it actually improved the experience. It’s funny how these things happen.

The day started off with me heading out to the boys.. at Greg’s parents place.. a little out of town. Then off to the girls who were staying at the executive oasis apartments in town. The wedding was held at St Ursulines Chapel, next to the main Catholic Cathedral in Armidale. When I looked at the shot of the Chapel I knew there was something very special about it.. but since then I’ve found out that this is the last wedding that will ever be held in that chapel. WOW! The nuns who run the chapel are leaving, so there will be nun left to run it

The bridal party photos were taken inside the nuns house next to the chapel, as well as a family friend of the grooms family’s house. Thank you!

We then went on to the reception out of town on “The Selection”, which is a part of Greg’s families property. There was a gorgeous marquee and was catered by Jazzamatazz.

They went on to party through till 4am I believe. I definitely believe it! 

THE END..

…but not quite. An interesting thing happened on the way to the wedding. I was pulled over by a policeman who informed me that my drivers licence was suspended, my car rego was cancelled and I was in big trouble. HUH? I was totally flabbergastered! Anyhow.. to cut a long story short..I had an overdue parking fine from Feb 08..which I didn’t realise wasn’t paid.. and one thing lead to another and this all happened without me realising it. I never saw any letters or knew anything about this until he pulled me over. You can imagine how shocked I was when he told me I had been driving illegally since July 08. I’ve driven in the USA, Canada and every day here in OZ with no idea! The policeman was very gracious and let me off any charges as he understood that I had no idea. I now have my licence and rego again.. but boy what a drama!

Enjoy the photos!

p.s. I’m really looking forward to getting a new blog. This one is driving me crazy!!! The photos are always out of order!!! I’ve tried contacting the developer, but they don’t reply! If you read this.. email me dude!

Brisbane from the Rydges hotel

For the past 4 or 5 days, I’ve been hanging out in Brisbane at a photography conference called “Hair of the Dog”. It’s a conference run by the Queensland team from the Australian Institute of Professional Photographers. I am proud to be a member!

I didn’t really know what to expect.. but I must say that I was very impressed with that I did encounter! My favourite presenters were Jackie Chan (the photographer) and Barry McCall who is a photographer from Ireland who’s studio is right next to the Guiness brewery in Dublin I believe.

I met lots of cool people.. Todd, Aleyda, Trudie, Tim, David…just to mention a few. There were so many people there who came up to me and said they were blog readers..that was pretty cool.

I had a little talk that I did at the conference…that was pretty nerve racking..but I survived.

Anyhow.. i’m sitting here watching the telethon for the victoria fires and trying to get through to donate some money.. no luck yet. (updated to add - got through..spoke to someone named Lauren and donated $200 on behalf of JDP! Please donate!!!)

Lots of pics coming soon. Be patient with me.. there’s some exciting things in the works.

JD

Just letting you photographer blog stalkers know that i’ll be in Brisbane this weekend for the annual Hair of the Dog Photography Convention. I’ll be doing a “powerplay” talk during the convention and am pretty stoked for my first ever photography convention. I’ve never been to one before!

Please make sure you come up and introduce yourself!

JD

MitchyMoo!

Mitch and my sister Julia having their photo taken by the teacher at the time..

Snuggling!

His backpack was almost bigger than he was..

Yesterday, Mitchell had his first day of school! Mitchell is my little nephew.. he’s a little shy.. ok he’s alot shy.. and to get these photos of him was rather miraculous! I turned up at his school to watch him start his first day of school… choose his locker (he chose the locker with a picture of balloons on it) and meet his new classmates.

I was reminded of the importance of having photographs at special occasions.. I remember so vivdly my first day of school.. and holding on to my daddy oh so tight and asking him never to leave. I remember sitting on the metal seats outside the classroom, snuggling into him..and I really wish I had a photo of this moment. My dad passed away when I was 14 from a brain tumour…photos of my dad and I are so special, especially considering there aren’t very many. Dad was always behind the camera and wasn’t in enough photos at all. 

It really was a blessing to be able to be a part of Mitchell’s first day of school and to relive some old memories that are so dear to me. 

Until next time.

JD

Last weekend, Alex & Belinda got married in Uralla! What a fun wedding it was, with only the couple in the bridal party.. it was such a relaxed time. We ended up being finished the shoot in plenty of time and coming and sitting in my office listening to Jason Mraz, eating crackers and dip, drinking champagne and relaxing until they needed to arrive at their reception.

They had their reception at the newly refurbished Powerhouse Hotel (it used to be called Cattlemans) and I can only speak good words of this reception venue. Great food, service, attitude and location. Armidale brides, get in there and book them!

Alex & Belinda are such a fun, laid back, and awesome people to spend the day with. Watching Alex as Belinda walked up the aisle was a pretty powerful thing.. he really adores that girl of his!

I have so so so so so much left to share.. I’m really behind on blogging. From next week I might try blogging every day for a while again.. we’ll see…

JD

p.s. If anyone has a problem leaving a comment, could you please please please email me? james@jamesday.com.au 

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