wedding photographer gold coast

When I met with Owen and Laura at their place in Brisbane, I knew we were going to have an awesome time on their wedding day. They wanted their wedding photography to be fun, creative and not too traditional…now you’re talking our language!!

Owen had booked a unit in Surfers Paradise where he and the boys were planning on getting ready. When I arrived I found a very familiar sight… boys, beer, and slightly nervous groom-to-be. There was plenty of jokes and laughter and a generally light-hearted feel to the day…

After I’d finished with the boys I headed over to the Royal Pines Resort, where Laura and the girls were having their hair and makeup done in the salon downstairs. I was greeted by no less than 4 hair/makeup artists busily at work with hair rollers, hair spray, lip gloss, mascara pencils and, of course, champagne glasses. We then went upstairs to the room to complete the preparations…

Their ceremony was held at the Sofitel in Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, in an outdoor area on the 3rd floor. Afterwards, we spent an hour or so cruising around in the Broadbeach mall taking cool photos. Here’s a couple of favs…

I couldn’t resist the old carousel in the mall…

The Sanctuary Venue on the beautiful Sunshine Coast was the location for Brendan & Sarah’s wedding. With only a few weeks until their wedding, Brendan was unexpectedly called overseas for work commitments, so the date had to be urgently brought forward. But with determination and an extra effort on everybody’s behalf, the day went ahead without a hitch.

Here are some photos from their special day…

Nothing like a bride with a veil, dressed in a dressing gown. How cute.

I spent some time with the guys at a local skate park in Nambour. What a fantastic location for some stylish, urban photography. I really love using graffiti as a background with some muted colour processing.

Another one from the skate park.

After the ceremony, it was time to get a little creative. Brendan & Sarah wanted a bit of an urban look to their photos, so we found some great locations at Mooloolaba…

I love that backdrop.

You wouldn’t normally think that a Hog’s Breath Cafe sign would be a great background for a wedding photo, but look at those colours!!! One of my favourites from the day.

Another fav. Right on sunset with a video light. Mooloolaba sure did offer us some variety for out location shoot.

Brendan & Sarah decided to break tradition a bit, and have a donut cake. Makes you hungry just looking at it doesn’t it?

Brendan & Sarah, thanks heaps for letting us be a part of your wedding day. It was great to trade the Gold Coast for the Sunshine Coast for a day. We wish you the very best for your future together.