Tom and Jess - August 2018

I first met Tom and Jess at Ben and Jamie’s wedding. Jess loved Jamie’s images and contacted me to book their wedding in. The couple held their ceremony at the beautiful McMinn’s Lagoon Reserve - such a stunning location for a wedding. I had great fun with the groom and groomsmen, capturing lots of fun images. I had been warned that Tom didn’t like photography but I didn’t see any sign of that - I keep it fun and moving quickly when I know they’re not a fan of having their picture taken. Judging by the genuine smiles on his face and the groomsmen’s faces, they certainly did not feel it was arduous. I pride myself on getting to know my clients prior to their wedding date to ensure they feel comfortable and so I can work out what makes them tick and play to that.

Tom’s parents place in rural Darwin was their reception location. Tom and his family built all of the furnishings, including the bar, out of pallets and wooden electrical reels - it looked great and everyone circulated and mingled well as it was not a sit down style reception. The evening ended on a high note, with an Ice cream truck coming driving up the road playing its tune, bringing dessert for all.

I have since had the privilege of capturing this gorgeous couple’s first born child’s newborn images two years after their wedding.