Well, it’s been a while hasn’t it?
It’s been a busy few months for myself, taking photos, moving and life generally taking over. What have I been up to?
During October, I was fortunate and lucky enough to shoot my first wedding. The lucky couple was Ashley and David Grainger. And they were so great to shoot, they made me feel welcome and comfortable the whole day.
But first, a little back story. A few weeks before the wedding, myself and my partner made our way down to the wedding location, Robertson. Located about and hour and a half from Sydney in the Southern Highlands, we went down to scope out the area and find places to shoot for the day. It was bright and sunny and we found more than enough diverse and beautiful spots. It wasn’t until the week of the wedding, after talking to the bride’s Aunty, that it would, infact be raining on the day.
Shit.
I’d planned the whole shoot to be outside and didn’t even consider that it would rain. What’s that song about rain on your wedding day?
I stressed all week. Googling alternative locations, trying to figure out how we’d get around the weather. I had a few sleepless nights, I wanted to get this right! This was a big step up for me and I didn’t want to be underprepared.
The day of the wedding came, and I set off early to Robertson to figure out a new game plan. Luckily on the way down, Ashley informed me of the hotel they were staying at, and that’s when the solution came clear.
They were staying at the Robertson Hotel and it was beautiful. An old hotel with huge beautiful gardens and gorgeous architecture. The hotel ended up being the saving grace of the weather.
I met with both Ashley and David separately, starting off the day capturing them setting up and getting ready for the wedding. If I’m being honest, I had no idea what I was doing for the first half an hour. But eventually I loosened up and we got things going.
The wedding was beautiful, simple and elegant. Both Ashley and David looked amazing and their kids were cute as hell. The wedding went off without a problem and we soon moved on to some more photos.
The rain held up for a bit and we managed to take a few outside, moving around the gardens and the hotel. We got some great shots and you can tell just how happy and in love the two are.
Spending the next hour and a half taking photos, we had to move back to the Robertson Inn for the reception. This is where people got to let their hair down, have a bite to eat and have some fun. After a few speeches people got their dancing shoes on and the night flowed with drinks and food.
All in all, it was a really special day, one I’ll remember fondly. I hope Ashley and David had a great day, with a life filled with love, laughter and happiness as they take the next step in their lives together. And thank you both for the opportunity. I loved every second of it.
Brendan.