Such a perfect Autumn afternoon for Ayezan and Matt and it was a pleasure to meet you both and share your wedding day – Congratulations!

Location – Spicers Clovelly Estate | Make-up – KJ Make-up Artistry | Hair by Evalyn Parsons

There are 4 girls in this family so it seems Michael (Dad) just had to ‘go with it’ – tutus, flowers and cowgirl boots were essential items for our shoot. The girl’s Grandma & Grandad also joined us, so we could capture the extended family together.

Carly’s first dress (Lisa Brown), Tutus and accessories by Little Bit Lush www.littlebitlush.com

My 3 gorgeous nieces

Lovers

For Sophie, because I promised her photos in her favourite clothes!

Jodi is the owner of Little Bit Lush a beautiful boutique stocking the most gorgeous range of children’s clothing, accessories and handmade items based in Kingaroy. Jodi also offers a styling service Looking Lush so it was a ‘dream shoot’ working with vintage props, pretty outfits and three totally adorable girls.

Thank you for asking me to photograph your gorgeous family and I am sure you will agree they are a Little Bit Lush!

As the surprise ceremony was scheduled for sunset we decided to have a little location session at Pt Cartwright before the ceremony (making sure to avoid any friends that might be surfing or walking around the headland). A quick change for Kathryn and the couple greeted guests to their Engagement Party at ‘One’ on La Balsa.  30 minutes later Kathryn changed back into her gorgeous Anna Campbell dress and was walked into the ceremony by her father to the surprise of all the guests – even the Groom’s parents! A beautiful ceremony by Darienne Davis and a great party to follow.

Here are a few photos from their location shoot together.

Congratulations Kathryn & Lance!

A little note received from Kathryn this morning:

Good morning Tanya,

Thank you – once again!!!  Really – THANK YOU!!!!!

I am so glad that Bec and I picked you as the ‘nicest person’ at the expo!  And more importantly, that we had you there to capture the moments and memories of our ‘engagement party’!  

Your photography is a true testament to your passion for the ‘job’!  And I will be sure to be in contact for any future shoots that we may need, and of course will highly recommend you to anyone looking for a photographer.

Kathryn. 

As a photographer and mother my advice is “photograph your family while they still hold your hand as all too soon they will one day hold another – the next generation”.

Enjoy

You may hold my hand for now but you hold my heart forever… Unknown

You can view their pregnancy session here.

Leah & Wes booked Portraiture Collection 2 – providing for two photography sessions, Pregnancy & Newborn.

Congratulations – he is beautiful!

Wes and Leah just welcomed their first born son, Harrison into the world and asked me to photograph their Pregnancy & Newborn Session.

I love that my art allows me to witness the beauty of life and photograph life’s most treasured moments, captured forever as a photograph.

“A good photographer must love life more than he does photography” – Joel Strasser

Photographer – Tanya Chesterton Smith | Natural Light Studio in Coolum Beach

This adventurous couple travelled all the way from The Northern Territory in their ute along with their 3 beloved dogs for their Wedding.

Some highlights from their Love Story and Wedding Day to follow.

Photography – Tanya Chesterton Smith | Ceremony & Reception – Yandina Station | Make-up – Tasleema Nigh | Flax Flowers

You can also view their pregnancy portraiture session here.

Pink Bunting by Clickety Stitches

Thank you to Clickety Stitches for this delicate crochet headband

Photographer – Tanya Chesterton Smith | Wedding planning & decoration – CL Weddings & Events |Celebrant – Bill Scurry

Flowers – Mondo | Venue – Montville Lake Terrace | Cake –  Ideas in Icing | Make-up – Pru Edwards | Catering – Rolling Dolmade