To be

You know when you meet someone and instantly you realize that they are people that have the capability of making you want to be a better person. Their hearts are in these places that only some possess.   You see their friends and family  congregate with pride and the knowing that they will always have them in their lives.

Roger and Esther are these two people.  Their spirit and love they have for their closest is a force to be reckoned with.  The kindness they ooze is infectious, and the love and respect they have for one another is something amazing.  Again I am speechless and again I can honestly say I have the BEST job in the world.

xxxxx

Just a quick one from yesterday

Just a quick shot... from a perfect day.  

So much of everything great!!

Can't wait to share more

Again... I blogged AGAIN

Has to be an all time record... or a new year resolution to myself (I believe I did the same last year... however epic fail) The last couple of posts are weddings I am currently working on...been a busy bee!!

Ameila you are beautiful inside and out!!! xx

Time time time time time time

Is it just me or does the day just seem to end WAY too quickly?  I guess I procrastinate during my 'cup of tea' time.  Its my dreaming hour, this is the time that I think about what I want to accomplish and how I shall begin.  Often or not I get slightly distracted from my daily plan and drift unaware to the laundry pile... very quickly however I jump out of the oblivion and realize that laundry was NOT on my list of things to dream about and that I have much bigger fish to fry.  Conquering  Mt Tide (laundry) is not so much a priority mid wedding season but I do have to be realistic and realize that my fairy god mother is not going to appear and magically fold school uniforms... its my other job and it does need to be attended too.... so sometimes I wish I had a million hours in the day and I could render all my 'to do list' toot suite! However a quick look at whats to come xx

Helllooo 2012

I had to ask the lady at the counter, slightly embarrassing but I'm guessing I wouldn't be the only one.  CRIKEY its 2012... when the bleep did that happen?  It goes in a flash.  One minute its 1998 and I'm all gonna party like its 1999 and the next its over 10 years later and I still feel 24 (sadly the other parts of my body are moving with the times).  Anyway 2011 was a good year.. a busy year.. but a good year and I would expect nothing less for 2012 (jjeeepers) I have some travel this year which is going to make the year go faster as its just so jolly exciting, however I will remember to take a moment each day and be grateful for the here and now because thats what's important!!!

Although still 2011, I was lucky enough to meet these two, very much in love, wonderfully beautiful people.  A quick trip to windy Wellington and a chance to be part of a magical day.

Sophie and James, thank you for allowing me to be part of a perfect affair xx

Connected

Tonight I feel as though I could write a novel.  But I'm not sure it would make any sense.... It sounds great in my head... however the internet can sometimes taint the perspective of the viewer... expression is sometimes necessary to get your 'point across' and due to the fact that I don't have a live feed to my brain, I'm going to keep it simple. Claire and Tim.... Thank you....You guys were plain and simply perfect.  Your humor... your sense of real,and your amazing friends and family are a credit to you both.  I feel blessed... full stop.

xxxxx

You could be a part time model - Day 5

I wish I could share more... alas this was a contracted job and the images are to be kept husssh husssh until a later date.  Heather I don't really think you realize just how stunning you are.  Thank you for being so relaxed, beautiful and a complete joy to work with.

ME???

Probably one of the most nerve wrecking blog posts I've done.  Why you ask, well this family is beyond talented and for some crazy but humbling reason they chose me to photograph their wedding. I feel confident to say that every member of the family has outdone themselves in their chosen fields.... We have two architects, a photographer, a cake maker, a basket maker and two clothing designers.... no pressure right????  and if you knew just how much talent they had you too would be shaking in your shoes wondering WHY ME????  Thank you Lana (the other insanely talented, beautiful photographer sister) for taking a chance on me and allowing me to be part of what was a spectacular and gorgeous event.

Rysha and Tyler your life together will be filled with love, joy, laughter and fishing.  I truly wish you all the best on your magical journey xx

Oh and a post is not complete without a mention of some pretty amazing vendors who I wish I could fly over to NZ to create the same magic.

Jennifer Stocks - you are one of Australia's most talented photographerd but your an even greater person.  Thank you for having my back and making sure I remembered to breathe!!  I adore you xx

Bree Meldrum (the other beautiful talented sister of the bride and of course bridesmaid)  Your cakes were without a doubt some of the best that I have seen (and tasted...ahem).  I would literally get married again just to have a The cake that ate Paris cake

Laura - The hair was perfect and delicate and romantic and gasp just beautiful!!!

Peppers resort in Byron Bay

Way too long

Way to long to be so absent.  I have so much to say... so much to show.... A quick shot of a blog post to come.  Byron Bay, Australia... your way cool!!!