Sydney! Jasmine Star Workshop

My trip to Sydney was awesome. The main reason for going was a workshop held by Jasmine Star - who is an amazing photographer and amazing person from the US who has been a phenomenal influence on the world of wedding photography over the past 3 years. Its hard to believe that this lady from Orange County has become world famous in less time that ive been in business - I just HAD to meet her and find out HOW she did it!!

It was an awesome day, spent hanging out with Jasmine and, what seems like half the population of Perth (haha)and other photographers from around Australia. We also got to do a photoshoot with some models and some pretty awesome dresses. I was more interested in the marketing side of things, but the photoshoot was fun too.

One of the 'models' was actually an old friend of mine from my Hamilton Island days! we worked together in the photo shop being Resort Photographers! She is now studying to be a doctor - Smart AND gorgeous!

Flowers - Daisy Chain Florist
Dresses - Catherine Colubriale
Hair and Makeup - Lyndal Quinn-Tuccarone
Accessories, Design, Setting, organisation and other awesomeness - Cathy Crawley Without her, this workshop wouldnt have been anywhere near as awesome.

Behind the Scenes....









and the Main Event...

Cassie and Dan, 2nd Jan 2010, 2nd Shooting with Vibrant Photography

I was very lucky to tag along with Jonothon Dear from Vibrant Photography while I was over in Sydney last month. Ive been an admirer of his work for ages now, especially his awesome strobe lighting techniques he uses to get absolutely amazing images. I was hoping some of his awesomeness would rub off on me :)

It was a very interesting day. I got to experience a really fabulous Church service - we don't get to do many of those down here, as most people get married on the beach or at wineries, so it was great to experience something a little different.

The photosession was held on Manly beach, where everyone got a standing ovation from the crowds on the beach! I thought that was pretty awesome personally :)

I was totally IN LOVE with the flowers.....

Jon's post is here - check out his amazing work. Thank you so much for letting me tag along for the day!

Sydney January 1st - 14th Sessions Avaliable

Im off to Sydney!!!

For two WHOLE WEEKS

WITHOUT MY HUSBAND!!!!!

Ok, I probably shouldn't be quite so excited about that part, But im HUGELY excited about my trip.

Im heading over primarily to attend a Jasmine Star Workshop on the 13th, but while I'm there I'm going to be 2nd shooting with none other than Cathy Crawley from Beautiful Moments Photography and Jonathon Dear from Vibrant Photography!! I'm also going to visit my Dad and Brother who both live over there and I never get to see, but the work stuff is far more exciting (sorry Dad!)

So if your interested in a Portrait Session while I'm there - I'm holding a little Sydney Special!! Just email or ring for further details!!!

Melinda and Dave, Engagement Portrait in Sunny Sydney

This was one of the things I had been looking forward to the most during our trip over east. I hadn't seen Melinda and Dave in about 4 years! I once worked with the totally GORGEOUS Mel on Hamilton Island in the Islands' Photo Shop and we even shared a house for a while, so it was fantastic to catch up and share in this fabulous time with them both.

While it completely SUCKS that we cant share their wedding with them in February, as we are booked for weddings here in WA, It was an absolute joy to spend a few hours traipsing around The Rocks and Milson's Point in Sydney Town, capturing both an Awesome city and two completely amazing people in LOVE!

We started off in The Rocks. I totally love this part of Sydney (as long as you ignore the overly touristy areas) as the history practically seeps out of the walls of stone that were cut by the convicts back in the 18th century. Im a huge fan of the book "Playing Beatie Bow" from when I was a kid, and I always wonder what it would have really been like all that tiime ago.



Melinda is so unbelievably beautiful. Dave is a supremely lucky man!









There were all these cool signs on the little terrace houses telling us about the history of the area, who lived where...who died from smallpox when...too cool :)



So, we need to show off a little of what Sydney is famous for...













Seriously...could she be ANY cuter?



A quick taxi ride later and we find ourselves at Milson's Point, home of Luna Park! (I suggested walking over the bridge and was scoffed at. apparently only TOURISTS do that! Opps!)



The impending sunset lit up the bridge like it was made of gold..YUMMY!







The rain supplied us with a little artistic licence :)







We headed into the ultra cool 'Deck Bar' for the most AMAZING espresso cocktail ive ever had the pleasure of drinking and on the way out I had to get one last ultra romantic shot.



What a fabulous afternoon. Thanks so much for giving us this opportunity and for sharing with us your amazing happiness and joy. I really need to invent a duplicating machine so I can be both here and there in February. Anyone want to make one for me??

and a super quick flashback.... from those happy times pre engagements, husbands, weddings and businesses, when were were happy-go-lucky island dwellers....with our other housemate Amy. Love ya MellyBean