Dean & Amy – Wedding
December 2nd, 2009 Posted in weddingsDean and I have known each other for a number of years through playing cricket together. Dean has done a bit of travel and this is how he met Amy, after some time Amy moved to Australia and their relationship has just grown and now being celebrated with marriage.
I did their engagement shoot at Springfield lakes back in November of 2008 and was so looking forward to photographing their wedding. Their wedding was at the sunshine coast at Mooloolaba which is always beautiful and I love the idea of such diverse locations that are available with beach shots.
I first meet up with Dean and the guys at the Mooloolaba surf club, this was nice and casual for the guys as we found a trolley and used them as some wickets whilst the guys gathered round and had a hit and some fun with playing a bit of cricket. People walking past weren’t too sure what was happening but we had fun and got some great shots before the formalities of getting ready kicked in. It was quite entertaining watching faces of those walking by whilst they were playing some very different back yard cricket out in public areas.
After spending some time with the guys and getting some great pics I headed off to Amy and the girls at the Peninsular beach front resort. This was a great venue with plenty of light, having light when a bride is getting ready is a treat and gives that angelic feel to such a sentimental and important part of the day.
Amy had her family over from England so not only was Amy shinning due to the excitement of having family travel and be with her on her wedding day but the day was only beginning and you could just see that the best part of the day was still to come with meeting Dean at the other end and you could just see that she couldn’t wait to see Dean and get married.
I got some stunning shots of Amy getting ready and with her bridesmaids and then had to quickly move onto to the lovely Arkwright point to meet Dean and his guests where everyone was eager to see Amy arrive. Dean was looking a little nervous by the time I got back but I think he did ok thanks to his groomsmen I am sure.
The ceremony was very nice and of course having the sun just breaking through the trees was perfect. After the ceremony time and light was running out very quickly, so it was a bit of a rush to get moving and get some shots in before we lost all our light. We made the most of the beach whist there. Dean and Amy even had the wonders of nature be a part of their celebrations as they had some breaching wales approx. 800 metres off shore whilst we were doing some pics – just a gorgerous thing to witness on such a special day.
Dean & Amy had checked out a few places before their big day so they knew where they wanted some of their pics, we headed off to Mount Coolum to the board walk and got to capture some great formal shots. Dean and Amy were happy for me to play a little and I felt as though my creative flair got to get out and play for a bit, so I was able to play with lighting around the Wharf area and I liked having the board walk lights in the background.
After finishing with the formal pics we headed off to the reception which was held at the Mooloolaba Surf life saving club. The surf club surprised me a little as it is a venue that definately is of high standards, it was very proffessional in its presentation and I would highly recommend it if you are getting married up that way.
Thank you Dean & Amy for letting me (Richard Faulks Photography) to be a part of your special wedding day. I had a blast and it was great to see both of you shinning on your big day. I hope to catch up again soon, thanks again and enjoy your pics.
