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Sep
09
A Songbirds Rainforest Retreat Wedding; Congrats Kelly & Dan {Mini Post}

Brunch at the beach, this is how this wedding day began. Idyllic really. What could be better? I caught up with Dan and some of his best mates relaxing over brunch at Burleigh Heads, sweeping ocean views behind.

Kelly and the girls were at home not far from the foothills of Mt Tamborine. Hair and makeup was nearly complete whenI arrived, awesome. The thing with wedding days is time goes slowly at first then seems to fly as the day progresses. Is this phenomenon something for Dr Karl to explain?

Photos with Kelly and everyone complete, it was time to head up the mountain to Songbirds Rainforest Retreat for the wedding. Kelly and Dan had chosen Songbirds for their ceremony and reception; guests were in for some delicious treats at the reception.

A brief sun shower before the ceremony gave way to clear skies. Guests arrived by bus, suddenly Dan was surrounded by friends and family, all that was needed to complete the picture was his bride Kelly.

There were tears and laughter in the ceremony and afterwards, what a beautiful ceremony it was. I just love photographing the emotions on display at weddings. Everyone was so excited for Kelly and Dan, hugs and kisses everywhere.

After the family photos (and some funny moments during) I photographed the bridal party at some of my favourite spots including my “secret” bush location on Mt Tamborine. Almost time to return to Songbirds, I caught Dan and Ben “light-sabering” each other with the bouquets, this soon became air guitar…

The reception at Songbirds was real cosy, the blinds were down and heaters on. I have a little “Fabulous Reception Predictor Test” I do at wedding receptions. It goes like this; stop, shut your eyes and listen. If there is lots of chatter from all directions, yes, it will be a great reception. Needless to say there was lots of chatter at Kelly and Dan’s reception.

Kelly and Dan, our congratulations to you both, it was a pleasure to photograph your wedding for you. Enjoy this mini preview of some of the photos, we can’t wait to see you in the studio next week to show you them all!

Mar
31
Songbirds Rainforest Retreat Wedding: An Intimate Rainforest wedding for Amelia & David
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Let me tell you about a very intimate wedding I photographed at Songbirds Rainforest Retreat recently.

Meet Amelia, David, Raff, Oscar and Isobelle. Amelia and David celebrated their wedding with their children before enjoying a beautiful lunch prepared by Chef Trent Dawson and his team at Songbirds.

The ceremony itself was full of touching emotional moments, I felt so privileged to be present to document these for the family and al their friends.

Here is a preview of some of the images, Amelia, David, I’m excited to show you the images in our studio’s theatre, bring everyone, I will supply the tissues!

Feb
11
Engagement to wedding, Happy Valentine’s Day!

You’re nervous, pacing, something big, life changing is about to happen, you are going to propose this Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day is THE world’s most romantic day, if you believe all the chocolate, roses, bubbly, lingerie and cards that become precious gifts on the 14th February.

As a Brisbane based wedding photographer, I get to meet so many lovely couples, each with a story, dreams and hopes. As part of our wedding photography service, we include an engagement portrait shoot which is great for helping you feel at ease around the camera, I also share some tips on how to always look good in a photo. Wedding days are magic, seeing it all unfold is brilliant.

 

Michael and Crystal, Tattersalls Club Brisbane, wedding photographer Brisbane, John Reyment

Michael and Crystal’s wedding was sensational. St Stephen’s Cathedral and the Brisbane Tattersall’s Club were the venues, myself and Melinda Comerford were the photographers. Mel photographed their engagement shoot while I was in Europe; their wedding day was perfect in every way.

Jayne and James, St Stephen's Cathedral, wedding photographer Brisbane, John Reyment

Meet Jayne and James. I photographed their engagement portrait at the studio and nearby. Their wedding day was grand, lots of fun, memorable speeches, great food. They were married at St Stephen’s Cathedral followed by a reception at the iconic Customs House.

Cass and Clint, RiverLife, wedding photographer Brisbane, John Reyment

Cass and Clint were married by Father Stephen at St Mary’s Kangaroo Point. It was a beautiful spring day, Cass got ready at Quay West which offered views of both Riverlife where their reception was to be held and the church. There were a couple of showers after the ceremony but this was no drama, guests partied at Riverlife well into the night. Our studio ahs a fabulous courtyard out back with a narrow alley and old bricks, we used this area for Cass and Clint’s engagement shoot.

Jaime & Dale, Spicer's Clovelly Estate, Montville, wedding photographer Brisbane, John Reyment

Spicers Clovelly Estate, Montville was where it all happened for Jaime and Dale. An intimate affair with small numbers, this was a very personal wedding. Chef Cam Matthews delivered a five course degustation; delicious. A dramatic storm at the end of the photo shoot was a dramatic backdrop for their wedding photos. Not long after they booked me, we photographed their engagement shoot at GOMA, a location with so many opportunities for photos.

Engagement ring and roses, Valentine's Day, Brisbane wedding photographer, John Reyment

To those couples becoming engaged this Valentine’s Day, congratulations and best wishes to you.

all images © 2018 Reyment Photographics