I got to do my first solo wedding shoot while we were back in Australia.
My cousin Bronwen and her fiancee Spencer were getting married and I was honoured to be asked to photograph the wedding. I’d only shot at one other wedding, and that was at my sister’s two years before. I’d only been a back up photographer so there was no stress about screwing it up. I’d only just gotten married myself a few months before and my wife and I were in Western Australia for our extended honeymoon so the timing was perfect.
It’s always nice to be back in Perth for the summers, there’s always so much going on, and although the heat can be a bit too much, it’s always great to catch up with friends and relatives. Going to a family wedding let me catch up with everyone at once!
I was very nervous about my first wedding photography experience. I was mostly worried about the lighting conditions as on a typical summer’s day in Perth the lighting is bright and harsh. Luckily on Bronwen and Spencer’s big day my prayers for some clouds were answered due to a cyclone wrecking havoc up in the north of the state.
I had a lot of support on the day from my wife Monica and brother-in-law James – I would have never managed it on my own.
Bronwen and her bridesmaids got ready at her flat in Victoria Park. The wedding ceremony was held at Saint Brigid’s Catholic church in North Perth.
Following the wedding ceremony we headed down to the East Perth waterfront for a photo shoot. It’s a lovely area and has been developed really well.
The wedding reception was down in the port of Fremantle, a lovely spot on the waterfront overlooking the fishing boats. The venue was the Mussel Bar Restaurant.
Great wedding set and I love the couple in front of the blue tile background.
Lovely! I especially like that high-key shot of the shoes. Very fashion.
Love the second one of her hair/hairpiece and the one of them in front of the blue mosaic wall. Fabulous!!
If this is your first…I can’t wait to see more. Well done!!
You did a nice job! Why would you not want to do it again as a main?
You’ve done a superb job here. Love the crisp clean look of your images too.
I’m impressed.
Your first wedding? You’re going to be fine.
I love the first 3 (especially the one of the bride and her friend) and the one of the bridal party walking. Great work.
Well you did a wonderful job, so you should be very proud of yourself! Those clouds are KILLER! I also love the shot shot 🙂
Leon, I think you did an awesome job on this wedding! Really – the processing looks great! By the way, I love how your blog is unique – love the layout.
Really great shots- especially for a 1st wedding – the blue wall is awesome and I’m loving the group shot!
Thanks heaps everyone – I keep getting asked whether the blue wall shot is inside an empty swimming pool – it was actually some sort of waterfall feature. And yes the clouds in West Oz are pretty amazing when there’s the threat of a summer storm. I miss Aussie sunsets for sure.