Elise and Tony

As many of you know I went to New Zealand this past winter (their summer) to photograph my sister Elise's wedding and to catch up with family and friends. Here are some of my favorites from Elise and Tony's day. I have to say weddings are a bit different than they are back here at home. In some ways not as formal - I actually shot the ceremony barefoot - can honestly say I've never done that before! Others ways more formal they have a Master of Ceremonies who tells tales and leads into others speaking and announces the dancing/cake cutting/etc. Usually a close friend who knows how to tell a few good stories!


First off Elise and I started at the hairdressers and I decided to play and have some fun. I'm sure neither of them had any idea what I was doing!




I had some down time and I decided to abscond with the shoes and see what I could find - I don't know why but I really love this shot!


Getting ready - Elise with the make-up and Mum putting on Tony's boutonniere - which they have another word for and we spent a few minutes trying to figure out what the other was saying!




This is one of my all time favorite wedding shots ever! I love it. It was taken in a covered flora fauna area on a very hot day - was so much cooler in the shade of the plants!


Elise and Tony did see each other before the ceremony - I love when people do that - not only does it make for some great pictures but I like to believe it gives them some time to be together without everyone hanging around and have a special moment. These were the last shots just before the ceremony.




My oh so cute niece Izzy during the ceremony.


The setting was an outdoor garden at an old house - garden area that is open to the public. Beautiful Beautiful and HOT! I love how what I think is ivy is framing them and the wedding party.


Not only was there a wedding but there was two more rituals blending the family as one - Here is Tony and Caleb - now officially father and son. And just below is the naming ceremony for Elise and Tony's son Jacob - being held by Dad.




Right after the ceremony they had a little music in the garden while everyone milled and families caught up.


Here are the Tony and his cohorts in crime (all in the past I'm told)!


I love this shot - this is my two sisters Elise and Danie - you should have seen us trying to get this shot - let's just say it was a sister moment! :)


Elise and the Ladies!


Ok this was probably the hardest shot of entire day - Mum. She hates having her picture taken and you have to sneak up on her to get it - she usually catches me!


Here's Dad giving his speech - he worked really hard on this - even downloaded sample versions as outlines - I think he did a great job!



I had a phenomenal trip and I also knew I was exactly where I was suppose to be this Dec/Jan. Love and Miss you All!