25 Nov 2008
Last saturday I had the pleasure of photographing Jake & Natalie’s Wedding at Aanuka Beach Resort in Coffs Harbour. Jake’s father is a professional photographer, so I knew the pressure was on, but I enjoyed the extra pressure.
It was a hot, windy day, so windy in fact that the official documents blew away during the ceremony. I went for the thickest looking bit of paper and it was the marriage certificate!
I had a total blast shooting this wedding. Bring on the Coffs weddings!
JD
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19 Nov 2008
Chris contacted me whilst I was in Canada, and started asking me all about my camera and my gear… I could tell he was into photography, then asked me if I was available to shoot his wedding a few months down the track. Because someone changed their wedding date, I was free on that date at such short notice!
I made the mistake of trying to shoot Chris and Karen’s engagement shoot the day I returned from Canada at the end of August. I got half way into it and was near ready to collapse, so next time I was in Sydney, we did a bit more.. it was cool because we got such different stuff the second time around. I’ll share those engagement pics in the next week or so!
Lauren came with me to shoot this wedding, no doubt she got some amazing shots, but truth be told, I haven’t loaded her card yet onto the computer. I might do a post with just shots that she took next week also. She really is impressing me with how much she is picking up! My girlfriend is awesome 
The Wedding was unique in many ways, but the memory that may stand out the most for me is that there was a blackout in Inverell during the reception, and the kitchen staff needed to borrow my video light so they could see the steaks they were trying to cook with their gas stoves.
Well folks, enjoy the photos of Chris and Karen and stay tuned for soooo much more this week.
JD
p.s. I’m getting rather tired of this blog! I can’t even get the images to load in any order and then the thumbnails jumping around below… grrr.. stick with me though folks, things will be changed! I have spoken to so many of you who just find this new blog so annoying. I hear you!
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18 Nov 2008
I met Meegan probably almost a few years ago now when she contacted me, asking if I could help her learn more about photography. I told Meegan about my real wedding day training, and she asked if she could take me up on the offer! Meegan came along to a few weddings, and also came to Armidale for some photoshop training, then eventually asked if I would photograph her wedding!
So, recently, I photographed her wedding and what a blast it was! I was in tears during her daughters words in the ceremony…along with everyone else in attendance.
Enjoy the photos!
JD
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17 Nov 2008
Be ready for a blogging onslaught!
tuesday - Meegan and Clint’s Wedding.
wednesday - Chris and Karen’s Wedding.
thursday - my new pad!
friday - new pricing special for Journal readers only!
7 Nov 2008
Ok, to finish off this marathon, I left the best till last. I am so proud of these images, so blessed to have been part of a day that brought tears to my eyes on many occasions, and so happy that I got to share it with Lauren.
Lauren took some of the shots below too. Once again, if you mouse over the thumbnails you’ll be able to see the caption for the shots.
Lisa & Luke’s wedding was held in Kempsey and the reception was at the South West Rocks Surt Club. Amazing locations and people all day! It was such a dream.
Enjoy the photos! I’m sure you will!
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hey! We got married at Aanuka - in the chapel (7 years ago Sunday) So beautiful up there. Natalie looks familiar…wonder if I went to school with her?
Fantastic shots James, can’t even pick one over another to call my favourite.
I was sad on Sunday when I saw on FB that you were after a second shooter, and it was such a beautiful wedding too! I should be on there more often. Well maybe next time.
nice pictures! I envy you! I want to make pictures but nobody wants to be my model
I like how you catched the expression of the people!
greetings from Germany!
Glorious photos James! The light in the doorway is insane! I really love the B&W one of them on the chair, elegant and timeless
So spectacular! Totally outdone yourself! I love them all…they’re all favourites!
The photos look amazing James! We are so stoked and will recommend you to everyone. Can’t wait to see the album proof. Talk soon. Jake and Nat
Gorgeously fresh shots James! Love the door shots!
Love your work! It takes just a little spin in a different direction every so often and I love to watch the progression!
Beautiful work James! Looking forward to seeing you in Sydney