Merry Christmas! - Office Closing

Its been a very hectic couple of weeks - hence the ignoring of my poor blog! But Christmas is finally apon us and we are closing our doors for a few weeks of rest, relaxation and festive cheer!!

Then Im off to Sydney on the 1st for two weeks - shooting 2 weddings with Cathy Crawley and Jonothon Dear, and attending a Jasmine Star workshop...and up to the Blue Mountains to say hi to my Dad too.

We will be all back to normal transmission on the 17th of January - all ready for the first 2010 wedding on the 20th!!! YAY!

Wishing you all a Fabulous Wonderful Spectacular and SAFE holiday season. Here's hoping there are many many engagements rings under the tree this year ;)

And a gorgeous Christmas Bundle of Joy - you will see more of him, along with all my other Christmas Sessions - next year!

Christmas Present Time!!!!

Christmas is a time for Giving......

On Christmas Eve I will be drawing a Facebook Fan Name out of a Christmas Stocking - and they will receive a $150 Gift Voucher to use any way they so desire!!!
It could be used to go towards a Portrait Sitting, an extra Album Page or two or A Wall print.



SOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Make sure you pop over to our Facebook Fan Page and sign up to be in the running!!!!

Clare Day:Photographic Design on Facebook

Voucher Valid from 1st January 2010 to 31st July 2010
Voucher can not be used for any base Wedding Package Payments - but may be used for an add-on, like a Guest Book or Enlargement
Voucher may be transferable to another person - contact us for further details
Voucher is NOT redeemable for Cash
Voucher is only redeemable at Clare Day Photographic Design

Its THAT time of year again!!!

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Sara and Adam, 21st November 2009

What a gorgeous day!!! It may have sprinkled a smidge during our photoshoot - but nothing could dampen the joy and love coming from these two!

Ceremony and Reception - Abbey Beach Resort
Reception Decorations - Wez Enterprises
Locations - The Jetty, Old Gaol, various spots around Busselton
Makeup - Envy Bridal and Beauty

I love shooting weddings at Abbey Beach Resort - it always looks amazing, the rooms are well big enough to work in, the ballroom always blows me away when all beautifully decorated and the people who work there and make your day so special are probably the best in the southwest.



We jumped between the girls and the boys (they were both getting ready at the resort)checking out all the fun of the preparations. Sara looked unbelievably beautiful



The ceremony was held on the grass just in front of the beach - perfect weather, not too hot, not windy, nicely overcast to get rid of unsightly shadows - LOVE IT!









After a tear inducing ceremony we headed off to the center of town for some photofun.















The light down the beach was amazing!! It was raining a tad, but our big umbrellas saved the day and made for a cool prop.











Back to Abbey Beach and Sara wanted to show off her new Birthday present from her new Hubby - NICE ONE!!





Going all artaaaaaaay!



The ballroom - beautifully decorated by Vicky at Wez - took everyone's breath away and the confetti entry set the scene for an awesome night.





Thanks for a fabulous day guys!! It was so much fun, and I cant wait to show you the rest!

To Change or Not To Change....

As most of you know I got married last year to my AWESOME JB - who alot of you know as my 'carrier of Heavy Things" and general Jack of All Trades at our wedding shoots.

So technically this means im actually Clare Silvestro - not Clare Day anymore!! Ive been putting off changing my name because I thought it would be just too dang confusing with the business etc....but times they are a changin....I dont feel like I fit with Clare Day anymore as im not just ME anymore!

So I wanted to put it out to cyberland and facebookville, and see what the masses thought. Should I keep Clare Day Photographic Design, or change to something new and exciting and be Clare Silvestro from 'BLA BLA Studios' or 'BLA BLA Photography'?? And WHAT should the BLA BLA actually BE??????

Its a perfect time as be just bought an awesome new Subaru Forester that will soon be emblazoned with our studio name - but what should that BE?????



aww decisions decisions... far too hard for 8am.

Rebecca and Luke 14th November 2009

It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon at the most GLORIOUS venue I've yet to photograph at, with two absolutely gorgeous individuals, who were childhood sweethearts, and one super fun bridal party. Days like this make me go WOOHOO!

Ceremony - Alverstoke in Brunswick
Ceremony Decorations - Creations Unlimited
Locations - Alverstoke and Australind estury
Reception - Bunbury Golf Club
Hair and Makeup - Hair on Wellington
Florist - Australind Florist



We stated the day visiting Luke and his boys chilling out in front of the cricket! Then to the fast paced preperations of the ladies, all looking fab in their matching robes and being primpped and beautified byu the lovely ladies from Hair on Wellington. Bec's sparkles and jewels and shoes (oh my!) were all fabulous and I had much fun playing around with the Bridesmaid Boxes that were given to the girls.







Off to Alverstoke for the ceremony!! I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Seriously Im going to be selling my first born to pay for it if it ever comes up for sale. Its an old turn of the century farm, all laid out with the old scholhouse, stables and farmstead, just as it was 100 years ago. The roses are to die for too!





We stayed for some photofun....













And then off to the Australind Estuary for some more!







Sunset found us at the golf club - Hole 10 has an AWESOME view!



The reception had been styles by Rebecca herself! It looked amazing :)





Thanks so much for a wonderful afternoon!!!!!!!!! Slideshowy goodness coming up!

Sam and Stuart, 13th November 2009

This was an awesome wedding!! Seriously, what could be better than boys in KILTS!

Preparations - Bunker Bay Resort
Makeup - Jen Thomas 0412 442 439
Ceremony - Dunsborough Cottages
Celebrant - Bruce Eagles - Mission Australia
Locations - Meelup Beach and Wise Winery
Reception - Relish

I got to spend the day with the lovely Amanda from White Tulip Photography who tagged along for the day. Its fun shooting with another photographer as you get new ideas and check out how others do stuff. Its lucky that our styles work quite well together!



Bunker bay is an awesome spot for not only pre wedding preparations, but also just for a couple of days RnR. Its just so freekin nice there! (and has HUGE rooms - gotta love that)






Awesome photo by Amanda

We met up with Stu, looking incredibly dashing in his family tartan at Dunsborough Cottages.





The ceremony was beautiful and very heartfelt. Sam was walked down the aisle by her Mum and Brother, it was officiated by one of Sam's work colleges form Mission Australia, and they read their own vows. and once again...I cried....






We headed down to Meelup Beach for photos... Sam looked amazing! She could work that 'Frooping' with the best of them!









and Wise Winery...



Amanda's View



I love how Sam's bridesmaids had different coloured dresses. We kept calling them "The Wiggle Girls"



Seriously - HOW cool are these boys!! They all had their own individual family tartans.









The best thing about 2 shooters is you get 2 point of views!
Amanda's View



My View



and finally to Relish for the reception. - Check out all the fun in the slideshow.

Thanks guys so much! It was the first wedding I've been to where the boys showed more leg than the ladies!! ;)