April – July 2022 update

April – July Update 2022

 

Behind the Scenes – Kaylee and Jackson’s wedding

 

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It’s not often that I get captured doing my thing but I guess this sums up nicely how much I carry around on a wedding day!

 

Chelsea’s 21st 7th May 2022

 

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Brooke and Bill 

28th May 2022

 

My beautiful friends Brooke and Bill got married on Saturday within the grounds of stunning Partridge House.
 
I was honoured to be their chosen photographer and celebrate with them not only as a professional but as their friend.
As you can see from the photos, we had a lot of fun!
 
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Courtney and Sam welcome Little Leo!

June 13th 2022

 

Welcome to the world Leo!

Courtney and Sam and I have a long working relationship and I am so honoured to be able to photograph yet another special moment in their lives together!
I photographed Courtney and Sam’s wedding, their maternity shoot and now little Leo and he is just ADORABLE!!
 
He smiled the WHOLE time and was such a happy, bouncy and precious little (but big) bundle and we had a lovely time capturing his cheekiness!
 
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Julia and Peter

16th July 2022

 
We met Julia and Peter one sunny day back earlier in the year and we could tell straight away how much in love they were with each other!
 
Julia and Peter met at the Estonian Hall in North Adelaide whilst attending swing dancing classes and that’s where they tied the knot and became husband and wife!
The rain came out for us Sat and shed a few drops or 2 but we ended up getting some amazing photos showcasing just how happy Peter and Julia are with each other and how in love they are!
 
Thanks for having us Peter and Julia! We enjoyed watching your friends on the dance floor and your funny celebrant!
 
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Luisa and Scott

30th July 2022

 

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Wow – what a first half of the year for 2022! Jan to April 2022 Update

Update from Jan – April 2022

 

I have been flat strap for the first half of the year for 2022 and have realised that I haven’t updated the blog to reflect what’s been happening within the team!

So sit back and let’s go through the last 5 months!

 

Janelle and Matt

26.02.2022

 

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My dear friend Janelle got married!
I was honoured to be her photographer for her wedding and she finally got to marry her soul mate Matt at the Currant Shed – McLaren Vale – South Australia.

Janelle was an absolute champ pre ceremony. Being a mother, she not only was getting getting her make up done and becoming more beautiful than what she already is, but she was tending to her babies and just doing mum life whilst transforming into a bride! Respect!

The sun came out and the heat turned up for Janelle’s walk down the aisle with her brother by her side and Matt’s family from WA (the ones who could make it) were there supporting them both.

The party was on after that and they just made it in time for dancing restrictions to be lifted! We all shook our booties on the dance floor! Babies, kids and adults alike!

Thankyou so much for having me not only as a photographer but also as a guest and I am so glad I could be a part of your day Janelle and Matt!

 

Susan and Ryan

5th March 2022

 

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Susan and Ryan got married!
 
I went to highschool with Susan and we are neighbours aswell so I was honoured to be asked to photograph her wedding to the lovely Ryan!
 
Set in the surrounds of the gorgeous Vine Shed Venue & Cellar Door at McLaren Vale, Susan and Ryan celebrated with a close group of family and friends and the weather was just perfect! (along with Susan’s organisational skills)
 

 

Kaylee and Jackson

12.03.2022

 

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Kaylee and Jackson finally got married!
I met Kaylee and Jackson what felt like a forever ago and covid kept getting in the way but we finally got there and just in time for dancing to be back!
 
Kaylee and Jackson met at a party…. and the rest is history…
Now they have a beautiful new home together, some land for themselves and a BIG bright future!
 
Congratulations Kaylee and Jackson and thankyou for sharing your special day with me. We created some beautiful photos together and I hope your children will love them too in the future
 
 

A Mini Break to Wallaroo!

 

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We took the time between weddings to have a mini holiday. Wedding season would soon be upon us again and we needed a break!

We took off to Wallaroo with Xavier and he had an amazing time finding seashells, watching the big boats, seeing all the farm animals and also feeding some foals!

It was a break we really needed and we totally recommend Wallaroo as a family mini break destination

 

Cheers to 7 Years!

 

I have been working as a social photographer for the Hwy Hotel for the last 7 years and the anniversary snuck up on me quite fast.

Cheers to 7 years as a HWY photographer!

 

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Stephanie and Shallum – 8th January 2022

Well after having a LONG break from weddings due to injuries (from shooting so many weddings) Stephanie and Shallum were our first wedding for the new year!

2022 decided to create havoc for us with Russ and myself having to quarantine with our little boy and so I didn’t get to be there for Steph and Shallum but the amazing girls Deb from Deb Saunders Photography and Kelly Champion stepped in to help a girl out!

Edited by myself, you can see from the photos that Stephanie and Shallum had an amazing day and even got in the water!

Stephanie and Shallum met in their youth group in Highschool and it has been true love ever since! Surrounded by their gorgeous children, the 2 of them tied the knot at Southport Beach – Port Noarlunga with blue skies infront of them and rain clouds behind them.

We wish you all the best in your blessed life together and Thankyou for trusting the team of photographers and myself in helping capture your big day!

 

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Courtney and Sam Maternity Shoot – Dec 6th 2021

I captured Courtney and Sam’s wedding last year and it was wonderful that they came back to me to ask me to photograph their next step in their life together… becoming parents!

 

The light was amazing down at Moana on sunday night and so we took the opportunity to relax and create some wonderful memories!

 

Congratulations Courtney and Sam and thankyou so much for trusting me with these precious memories. I cannot wait to see your little mini Sam come into this world!

 

 

 
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Onkaparinga Business Awards 2021 – November 24th 2021

It was a beautiful balmy night that I got commissioned to capture the winners of the Onkaparinga Small Business Awards at the Mclaren Vale Visitor and Information Centre in the stunning wine region of Mclaren ValeSouth Australia.

 

Congratulations to all the winners and it was great sharing in the happy moments with you!

 

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Adam and Sarah – Family Shoot – October 17th 2021

 In October I met with the gorgeous Farrelly family for a sunset family shoot.

 

Little Oscar stole the show with his insistence to see the runaway sheep and the curious kangaroos that came to visit within the picturesque Onkaparinga Hills National Park.

 

Ashton and Kiara were the most perfectly behaved children I have worked with and we all had a few laughs as we watched the sun set.

 

 

Shoot Location: Onkaparinga Hills National Park

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Mel and Brett – October 2nd 2021

It was a chance meeting that Mel and Brett met up again years later after going to high school together.
Being around each other ever day as teens in the same high school, they never could have imagined they would one day be walking down the aisle together…

Congratulations Mel and Brett and Thankyou for having us as your photographers!

 

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Laurel and Leigh – 22nd August 2021

We were back at St Francis for the wedding of Laurel and Leigh! In front of a few close family and friends and their children, they shared their funny but personal vows and it was lovely to see such depth and understanding in their written words to one another.
It was a fancy affair with guests arriving on a magic carpet to their Aladdin themed reception and the mystical purple hues captivated everyone!
Congratulations Laurel and Leigh and we wish you the most magical future together (with the VY Club Sport) 😛

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Celebrant: Victoria Edwards
Venue: St Francis Winery – Reynella
Bridal Gifts: Lozza Scent-sation
Dress: Bridal Fusion by Mascia
Genie Lamps and Earrings: EB Games
Centrepieces: Dusk
Bridesmaids Dresses: City Chic

 

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Renna and Pasquale – 10th April 2021

After meeting online, these 2 gorgeous souls finally decided take the next step after already being together for 10 wonderful years.

After rescheduling because of COVID, Renna was finally able to to wear the dress of her dreams down the aisle whilst proudly holding her Mum’s hand.

The picturesque surrounds of K1 winery in McLaren Vale set the scene for some amazing autumn colours and words of love wth Renna and Pasquale’s funny but intimate vows.

Thankyou so much for the chance to be included in the wedding fam Renna and Pat and Russ, Jason and I were proud to be involved and finally see you married!

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Claudia and Jason – 20th March 2021

It was in high school that these 2 sweethearts met through a mutual friend and they have been together ever since! Jason proposed to Claudia in a magical hot air balloon ride and it was the best day of Claudia’s life.

They celebrated with family and friends in the beautiful surrounds of Woodstock Wines in the wine region of Mclaren Vale in the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Thankyou Claudia and Jason for having us as your wedding photographers!

Special thanks to my creative assistant: jasewats (you can find him on instagram)

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Celebrant: Jen Attard
Hair: Elysian hair stylist – Danica Coates
Make up: Jessica Mary Makeup artistry
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Dress: Adelaide Bridal Emporium

 

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Courtney and Sam – 20.02.2021

It was within the stunning surrounds of Woodhouse Manor that Courtney and Sam joined hands in the company of god, friends and family to unite and become husband and wife.
After a bit of chasing on Sam’s part, these 2 adventurers found love with each other and now have a beautiful house, fur baby and their lives to look forward to together.
It was an honour being chosen to photograph your day Courtney and Sam and we can’t wait to see the next step you take together!
 
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Taylor and James – 09th January 2021

It was fast food at first sight …. I mean love at first sight when these two lovebirds met in their local Hungry Jacks and…. the rest is a loved up history.

Taylor and James celebrated in front of family and friends in the beautifully setup function room at the Lakes Hotel and then danced the night away (young and old) in the same function room for their reception at the Lakes.

Congratulations Taylor and James and we wish you the happiest future together along with your baby (the camper trailer)

 

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Lauren and Kyle – 19th December 2020

Well it was the last wedding of the year for us and we celebrated in Disney Style with Lauren and Kyle!
It was like a scene out of Cinderella when Lauren walked down the aisle arm in arm with her father, her wedding gown sparkling as she locked eyes with Kyle – her Prince Charming.
The beautiful castle of Serafino Winery hosted their romantic royal ball and they were cheered on by friends and family as they took the floor to have their first dance as husband and wife.
Congratulations Lauren and Kyle and I really hope you have the most magical happily ever after life together!

 

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Donna + Sean 5th December 2020

Well it was literally through high wind and rain that Donna walked down the aisle to meet her man!
 
Whilst Donna and Sean may have started their journey together online, they celebrated the next step in the beautiful surrounds of centenary steps at Port Elliot via a little detour of a friendly neighbours balcony to give us all a chance to dry off and complete their beautiful ceremony.
 
We then had a lovely stroll around Green Bay and took some epic beach photos!
 
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Covid Update!

Hi everyone!

I hope you are all well and keeping your head high through these covid times.

Being in the wedding industry we have been hit hard with most of our clients postponing their special days to 2021 and it’s filling up quickly!

This is why you have not seen any updates from me for a while. We have been very busy with day to day life and filling our days up with working on our socials, attending wedding open days and spending some quality family time together (whilst we have the time to do it!)

We just wanted to thank all our clients who have stayed with us and we feel for each and every one of the couples who had to postpone their wedding.

We wanted to make reassure you all that we are still here and are keeping strong as a business and won’t be going anywhere anytime soon!

Stay tuned for some updates on what has been happening between now and earlier in March – we still have a few photos we can share with you!

Take care! – Diana

Jo + Simon 02.02.2020

Here is a little love story…
 
Once upon a time there was a volunteer called Jo and she was volunteering with the local noarlunga SES unit and in the same unit was a volunteer called Simon. It all started when Simon and Jo got assigned to a few of the same jobs together and there fellow unit members could see the love blossoming to the point where they would make sure that when ready to go on a truck to a job, they made sure Jo and Simon got on the same truck a few times to ensure they could continue their love story… and it did…. to the point that on Sunday the 2nd of February they joined hands and declared their true love for one another in front of their orange family and their non orange family and friends.
 
The team at SA State Emergency Service were kind enough to allow Jo and Simon to celebrate in style at the noarlunga unit headquarters where the vehicle shed was transformed into a quirky and wonderful playground where there was an icecream machine, a slushie machine, a caricature artist, a beautiful grazing table, and a fairy floss artist that was accompanied by some beautiful vintage accessories along with a jumpy castle for both kids and adults outside.
 
The ceremony was held in front of the famous USAR rubble pile and was officiated by Jo’s uncle who did a lovely reading whilst in his Army Camos as Gerald is a Salvation Army Red Shield Defence Service Representative. Jo and Simon sealed the deal by signing the marriage certificate on Simon’s fathers vintage desk and they walked the aisle in style as husband and wife surrounded by bubbles!
 
Things took a very FUN turn after that with a quick trip down to the Port Noarlunga jetty so they could finish in style by joining hands and jetty jumping in full wedding attire.
 
Lots of laughs were had and they truly celebrated their love for each other their way and in their style and it was glorious to witness and be a part of!
Congratulations Jo and Simon!
 

What your wedding photographers should have to keep your memories safe!

 

Do you ever hear stories like the poor couple who’s photographer’s SD cards got corrupted on the day and they lost all their wedding photos?

 What about the story of the wedding photographer who’s car got stolen and the SD cards were inside…. or the photographer who had uploaded the photo’s to their computer and then it blew up during mid editing? 

In all these instances… the photos (your precious memories) could have been saved, not lost, not stolen and could have stuck around for years to come.

I thought I would write a bit of a blog post about what questions you should seriously ask your photographer before booking when it comes to the security of your photos and a checklist of 10 things every professional photographer should have in place to ensure the safe keeping of your precious memories.

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10 Questions you should ask your wedding photographer regarding the security of your images

 

What kind of cameras do you use?

How many camera’s do you operate with on the day?

What happens if your SD cards get corrupted?

How do you ensure the safety of my images before handover day?

What kind of backup system do you have?

What happens if your camera gets wet?

What happens if your camera/camera’s get stolen on the day?

When do you upload the photos to your computer?

What if your hard drive’s fail?

Does your second shooter keep the images on the day or do you?

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There are many more questions you could ask but these are the most important!

These are your once in a lifetime memories!

 

10 things your wedding photographer should have in place to secure your memories 

 

External cloud based storage or external hard drives. When I am talking about external, I mean not in their physical house or office and I say hard drives as they should have more than 1….

More than 1 camera handy on the day

A professional DSLR or mirrorless camera with dual SD card slots (this means it writes to 2 cards and not just 1)

A professional contract with their 2nd shooter where the main shooter and most importantly, the one who will be handing over the photos/editing them has access to all the photos to provide all the photos taken by them on the day.

Removal of the SD cards if they stop on the way home from your wedding for a coffee…

Insurance on their contents in their car.. so they can at least pay you back your money for the memories they lost + interest (if they refuse to follow the step above…)

A professional enough camera that it is at least semi water tight for those rainy days where the camera could blow up because it’s super soaked. That also means your SD cards and memories could be compromised. An umbrella usually does the trick or a professional wet weather cover that is suited to their camera. Don’t ask your photographer to stand out in the rain with no protection for them, you are risking your memories. Be smart and be sensible and remember that at the end of the day, it’s an electronic device that it holding photos of your day.

Have a system in place where the photos they take on that day, are on their computer the same day. SD cards can get lost, they are small, thin and easy to fall down behind cupboards, get trodden on and the chips can be damaged quite easily. If they are on the computer at least, it won’t matter if the SD card gets damaged.

Again, I stress that they should have the proper insurances…

They should be vigilant with their equipment on the day. I have heard a couple of stories where the photographer left their bag of cameras next to that building over there, while they were shooting the couple over here and the bag got stolen by a passerby and can you believe it… a wedding guest. There goes the memories of your day IF they had not secured the used SD cards onto their own self and left them sitting out there to be stolen.

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Most of the time… a client would not even be aware of most of these points and would just assume their photographer has it under control.

Don’t assume… EVER

Once your memories are lost… they are gone.

The moment you hugged your granny and she died a week later…. gone

The moment your father walks you down the aisle… gone

 

ANY professional wedding photographer would not be offended being asked these questions either and if they are, then you would seriously need to question the integrity of the safety of your images on the day and after your special, once in a lifetime day….

 

Have any other questions, you want answered or me to write about?

Send me your questions and topics here at diana@dianamphotography.com.au

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