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Joanne and Philip's Wedding at Quindanning

2011-12-28T20:53:00.001+08:00

It isn't often that all the elements come together so perfectly in a wedding - gorgeous couple, gorgeous locations and great weather to boot - but they did on Jo and Phil's wedding day.

We arrived at Jo's parents' place, set like a postcard among bright yellow canola fields in bloom, and followed the bride down to Ye Olde Quindanning Inne, where the ceremony was held. It had been cloudy the whole day (which we as photographers love), and did eventually rain, with perfect timing, after the ceremony was concluded, but that set the scene for the spectacular stage we had at Springhills farmstay B&B, where Jo had arranged to have the formals done.

(We were most impressed to see Jo climbing over fences in her wedding dress and heels, with a lot more ease than the rest of us who were wearing pants and flat shoes)

It was the perfect day, and we can't thank Jo and Phil enough for putting their complete faith in us, and gamely stepping up to create these stunning images.

Jo and Phil, much love from the Autumnleaf Photography team!

You can see more of beautiful their wedding images in this slideshow:

Infant Portrait - Max - The new addition to the Smith family

2011-12-28T17:31:00.001+08:00

It was two years ago when we documented the wedding of Cassandra and Leon in Perth. I met Cassy and Leon again in Darwin when I went there to document the wedding of Karen and Adrian in August. It was surely a pleasant surprise to see Cassy bulging in her late term pregnancy.

Little Max was born a month later. The proud parents recently brought him back to Perth for a visit. We were honoured to be asked to do a family portrait of the Smiths.

Here are some images of Max with his loving parents....

The Arthur Family Portrait

2011-07-28T00:14:00.005+08:00

Brad and Winnie with their 7 weeks old son.

Wedding Album Design

2011-06-27T20:56:00.001+08:00

Here is a sample of Wedding Photobook Album design

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Wedding - Julia & Sean

2011-04-23T00:55:00.027+08:00

Julia and Sean chose the Perth city and the Swan River as the backdrop when they exchanged vows in front of their families and closest of friends last year. The wedding ceremony was held on the foreshore of the Swan River beside the Matilda Bay restaurant.

It was indeed a perfect place for the couple and the witnesses and guests who shared their special day. The ceremony was followed by a quick photo shoot before the party began!

Here are some of the images we documented that day....

Julia and Sean, thank you for sharing your day with us. We are so glad we were able to document your special day for you!

Pre-Wedding: Evelyn & Terence

2011-04-09T20:23:00.001+08:00

Evelyn and Terence met here in Australia a few years ago when they came over from Singapore for their studies. Not only have they completed their studies and went home with a degree each, they also found each other.

A few months before their wedding day, they flew over to Perth to relive some of their sweet memories of Perth and places where they used to hang out together. They also arranged for their pre-wedding photos to be taken here in Perth.

The Pre-wedding portrait session was all romantic, it was all about their celebration of their love for each other (engagement) and their pending nuptial. One could easily have thought that the love birds just got married on that day and were having their wedding photos done.

Here are some of highlights of that day...

Evelyn and Terence, thanks for sharing a wonderful day with us and congrats to your recent marriage!

Wedding - Rebecca and Loren - Meelup Beach, Dunsborough

2011-02-14T00:19:00.002+08:00

They were so in love. There were many tears of joy throughout the whole day. Rebecca and Loren's wedding day couldn't have been more romantic and joyful.

Rebecca grew up in WA, Loren was from New Zealand. They found each other in Queensland and came back to WA for their wedding that was shared by the closest of friends and family. They held their wedding at the Meelup beach, arguably one of the most beautiful beach in the South West of Western Australia. The setting couldn't have been more perfect.

It was a cool and breezy spring day, the sky did open up for a few showers. We did dashed for umbrellas a couple of times, but in turned up to be showers of blessings for all as the dramatic sky provided the best backdrops for photos.

Congratulations to Rebecca and Loren. Thank you for asking us to document your special day.

Special thanks to Lauren Wellington for assisting me and the companionship on the 6 hours journey... :)

Wedding - Sarah & Paul

2010-12-10T08:00:00.043+08:00

Sarah brought her beau fiancé, Paul, back to Perth in early spring this year to exchange vows in front of their family and their best friends at the Bicton Quarantine Park. Sarah and Paul, who now reside in Melbourne, wanted to escape the "dreadful" Melbourne weather to celebrate their union in the fair weather Perth. The day couldn't be more perfect, with nice sun light and clouds to provide drama to the photos when needed. The day ended with Sarah and Paul celebrating their marriage with a drink at the Little Creatures Brewery before rejoining their families for a private dinner.

Wedding - Tammy & Frank

2010-11-10T00:42:00.000+08:00

Tammy and Frank exchanged vows in the grandiose church of the St Patrick's Basilica in Fremantle. It was a day that was filled with lots of emotions, with lots of laughters and tears of joy.

After the ceremony, it was the formal session with the fun loving bridal party at Fremantle, and Minim Cove Park before heading to the Novotel Perth Langley hotel for the reception.

Little did I know that Frank's father (and one of his uncles) actually knew my parents. What a small world!

Here are some of the images we documented that day...

Many thanks to Charlene and Merilyn for assisting me that day.

Tammy and Frank, best wishes to both of you and your new life together. May the Lord bless your matrimony richly and always!

Wedding - Angela and Jason

2010-10-09T00:33:00.001+08:00

It was just two months ago when Angela and Jason exchanged their vows in front of their families and the best of friends at the picturesque Milbrook Winery. The day was bright and cheerful, right in the middle of August. It was a beautiful winter morning when the wedding ceremony took place.

Angela and Jason were totally in love. With their two boys at their side and a third soon coming, the radiant bride brought many smiles on everyone's face, and naturally, Jason could not take his eyes off his beautiful and pregnant wife throughout the ceremony.

Angela and Jason, thank you for sharing your special day with us.

Thanks also to Charlene for assisting me that day.

Xanthe's Infant Baptism

2010-09-14T01:34:00.003+08:00

A friend of mine from work asked me to shoot her daughter's baptism. I was thrilled to be asked as I had been wanting to shoot Xanthe for a while but never quite find the opportunity to do so. Xanthe was so adorable during the entire service, and I was pleasantly surprised how she was able to hold up so well throughout the baptism service albeit it was actually time for a nap for her.

I was happy to be able to capture some key moments during the baptism and here are some photos to share.

Wedding - Laura and Elvis

2010-09-10T23:41:00.002+08:00

It was raining quite a bit on Laura and Elvis's big day. Amazingly as it was, the rain stopped just in time for Laura to leave home for the church. When we were travelling between locations, the rain would start pouring but stop in time when as we arrived. There is an old saying that rain on your wedding day is a lucky omen. The Italians even have a saying for it, "Sposa bagnata, sposa fortunata", which means that a wet bride is a lucky bride.

It also appears that this myth comes from several cultures mainly from the Hindu with the idea that a wet knot is harder to untie. Since marriage is often referred to as tying the knot. Rain was also a symbol of fertility to agricultural societies, since rain restored and maintained the wellness of crops. Crops were peoples main source of stability and income so it was thought to guarantee a long happy marriage!

While we did get some raindrops, we managed to stay dry and had some fun capturing awesome images.

Thank you Laura and El for sharing your special day with us. We did have heaps of fun and it was such a great joy to us to witness the love between you two and the love you shared with your family and friends.

Thanks also to Charlene for assisting me.

Pre-Wedding: Laura & Elvis

2010-08-08T11:28:00.000+08:00

On a late afternoon a few days before Laura & El's wedding day in May, we took the couple to East Perth to do a pre-wedding session. With the sun setting against the cloudy sky, the ambient could not have been more romantic!

We will be putting up some photos of Laura & El's gorgeous wedding photos soon.

Laura & El, once again, congratulations to your matrimony. We had so much fun on the pre-wedding session and on your wedding day. You are absolutely fabulous!

Engagement: Valerie & Alex

2010-08-07T19:19:00.005+08:00

Valerie and Alex are getting married in Singapore later this year. We did an engagement session with them around some locations in Perth in April. The shoot was lots of fun as the couple quickly warmed up and relaxed in front of the cameras.

Valerie & Alex, we wish you the very best on your wedding day and your new life together as a married couple.

Lastly, a special thanks to my friend David Pang for assisting me on this shoot.

Wedding - Amanda and Kieran

2010-07-02T02:39:00.005+08:00

Amanda and Kieran were married on a perfect autumn day in May. One couldn't ask for a better day. With cool gentle autumn breeze caressing our cheeks, golden sunlight peeling through the trees, the wedding ceremony was held in the most beautiful setting at the Sunken Gardens in UWA.

It was also an extra special day for me, it was my birthday. What more could I ask for, doing something I was totally passionate about, documenting a special day for a special couple.

The day seemed to past too quickly, I suppose when we are having fun, time always seems to just fly past us at warp speed!

Thank you Amanda and Kieran for sharing such a fantastic day with me. Thanks also to Charlene for assisting me.

Event - Bharatanatya Arangetram

2010-06-12T01:56:00.002+08:00

We were recently asked to provide some coverage of a couple of traditional classic Indian (Tamil) dance recitals. Bharatanatyam Arangetram, as it is known, is a graduation performance. With each performance, the dancers danced for about 3 hours to the applauds of the appreciated audience.

We were treated to an array of speculator colours and rhythmic classical Indian music. The dancers floated gracefully across the stage, periodically stopped for graceful poses.

Bharatanatyam is a traditional dance-form known for its grace, purity, tenderness, and sculpturesque poses. Today, it is one of the most popular and widely performed dance styles and is practiced by many dancers all over the world. The Arangetram is the graduation performance that the dancers must perform to the public to obtain formal approval from the audience. It is a test for the student(Sishya) as well as the teacher (Guru), as the Guru's knowledge and the Sishya's talent are judged publicly by the audience. The Arangetram is only performed when the Guru feels that the Sishya is capable and skilled enough to perform. A student would have gone through at least 10 to 12 years of training before such refined skills are obtained.

A few students from The Temple of Fine Arts in Perth presented their Arangetram performances at the John Curtin College of the Arts and we were there to capture their performances.

Wedding - Yanthe and Mark

2010-05-28T01:12:00.004+08:00

It was a cool and breezy autumn day when Yanthe and Mark exchanged vows at the Sandalford Wines. It was an elegant and emotive ceremony shared with family and friends.

Formal portraits with the bridal party were taken at the Lancaster Wines. With the beautiful landscape and dramatic sky as the backdrop, and a fun loving group, we had such a great time and were most reluctant to head back to Sandalford for the reception.

Here are some of the images we captured on their special day....

Yanthe and Mark's Wedding from autumnleaf photography on Vimeo.

Yanthe and Mark, thank you for choosing us to be part of your special day.

Ceremony: Sandalford Wines
Reception: Sandalford Wines
Assistant: Charlene of November Images (Thanks for the great work!)

Wedding - Ana and Adrian

2010-05-13T09:32:00.002+08:00

Ana and Adrian exchanged vows in the beautiful setting of the Caversham House Gardens early this year. They day was shared with their families and the closest of friends, whom many of them flown from eastern states. Adrian and Ana met and fell in love in Sydney returned to Perth for the wedding and starting a family here in Perth.

The day was filled with pure romance. Everyone was able to see how in love the couple was.

Here are some of the images we took on their day...

Ana and Adrian, thank you for sharing your beautiful day with us.

Ceremony: Caversham House
Reception: Caversham House
Assisting Photographer: Charlene of November Images (a big thank you - love your gorgeous work!)

Wedding: Frances and Bradley

2010-03-15T20:44:00.003+08:00

Everyone could tell that they were so madly in love. Bradley even admitted that he was emotional and almost shed a tear when he first saw Frances walking down the aisle in the chapel.

Frances and Bradley are some of the most brilliant minds that came out of Perth. They have chosen London to be their home and to pursue their dreams and careers. They returned to Perth to be married in the mist of their families and friends.

Frances and Brad, thank you for asking us to document your wedding and sharing such a wonderful day with us. You two are such beautiful people are we wish you all the success in your careers in London.

Wedding: Gloria and Damian

2010-03-05T22:25:00.011+08:00

It was a hot, hot day when Gloria and Damian exchanged vows in Queens Gardens, but the sun had nothing on the couple pizzazz-wise. Gloria and maid of honour cum fashion director Liz kept the energy buzzing and creativity coming throughout the day.

The morning ceremony was followed by a formal portrait session in the city. Urged on by Liz, the couple was never out of ideas in creating romantic or fun poses for the camera.

A lunch time reception held at the Pony Club Restaurant brought the day to a crescendo. It was all about celebrating the union of the two love hearts with their closest of friends and family members. The day was completed when the bridal party headed to the Luxe bar at night for more celebration with friends.

Here are some of the images we captured on the day that we absolutely adore.

Gloria and Damian, thank you for choosing us to document your special day. It was such an awesome day!

Ceremony: Queens Gardens, East Perth
Bride's Dress: Lisa Ho
Reception: Pony Club Restaurant
Night Celebration: Luxe Bar
Flowers: Urban Flowers

Wedding story in Exclusive Brides magazine

2010-02-22T15:37:00.004+08:00

Exclusive Brides, Western Australia newest bridal magazine, is now available for sale at all leading newsagencies in WA.

We are happy to have one of our couple featured in the real weddings section in the magazine.

The magazine caters for brides who are looking for something a little different. Covering all the associated services to planning your big day, Exclusive Brides features some amazing bridal gown designs and also gives the bride to be some interesting articles to read including how to drop 2 dress sizes in 2 months and of course real wedding stories including one of our very own couple - Courtney and Glen!

Here is the feature of their wedding day story found in the magazine...

Pre-Wedding: Frances and Bradley

2010-02-19T21:17:00.002+08:00

When I first met Frances and Bradley to go through their wedding day itinerary in a cafe at Kings Park, it was not too hard to see that they were totally in love. It was in their eyes, their smiles and every little things they did. The chat at Kings Park was followed by a Pre-Wedding portrait session. The two were just inseparable and were full of fun!

Here are some of the images from that pre-wedding session:

Wedding: Lea and Todd's Frangipani themed wedding

2010-02-11T00:27:00.002+08:00

It was a pleasant Perth summer day when Lea and Todd exchanged vows at the Manners Hill Park in Peppermint Grove before heading to the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club for the reception. The weather forecast was for some light showers, but the rain did not eventuate and it turned out to be a pleasant day for the wedding.

If there was one element of Lea and Todd's wedding that stood out for us, it was the clever use of frangipani throughout the day. There were frangipanis in her hair, in the bouquets, and all over the receiption venue, even on the cake. They were so subtle though, that we didn't notice the motif straightaway.

We'd put money on what her favourite flower is.

Here are a few photos we captured that day...

Some fun group shots of the bridal party.

More of their beautiful photos can be seen in the slideshow below:

Lea and Todd's Wedding from autumnleaf photography on Vimeo.

Lea and Todd, thank you for sharing your day with us.

Wedding - Ari and Shaun

2010-02-06T00:44:00.002+08:00

They live in Broome and run the Divers Bell Bed and Breakfast, Ari and Shaun decided to come to Perth to celebrate their union with their family and closest of friends in a beautiful setting of the Yanchep National Park.

Here are some images captured on their special day in mid December last year:

Ari arriving in style in a golf buggy

She is so adorable!

Did we catch Ari checking the rock on her ring while she was suppose to kiss Shaun romantically for this shot? :)

The reception was held inside the Cabaret Cave within the Yanchep National Park. What a magnificent location!

First dance, the bridal waltz...

Here is a slideshow of the day:

Ari and Shaun's Wedding from autumnleaf photography on Vimeo.

Ari and Shaun, thank you for asking us to document your day. We had so much fun and we love the location especially the cave!

Wedding - Kelly and David

2010-01-24T11:39:00.003+08:00

They found each other on the Bulgaria Alps. Kelly and David fell in love and sealed their love in a beautiful wedding ceremony at the Cottesloe Civic Centre in November last year. Kelly is a local girl from WA, who decided that she wanted some European experience after graduating from University, so she travelled to Scotland for work. David, a handsome and intelligent young Scotsman, like Kelly decided to travelled around Europe for some experience in life. It was a fairy tale story of how the two lovebirds first met during their holiday break in Bulgaria, continued to develop their friendship that turned that into love in Scotland and finally decided to returned to Kelly's hometown, Perth, to marry and settle.

After the ceremony we did the portrait session on the grounds of the Civic Centre before heading to the beach for some fun with the bridal party. Reception was held at the Cottesloe Surf Life Saving club. The reception was brilliant as it was filled with many great and funny speeches, and most of all, the awesome group dancing. The couple organised a Scottish ensemble who taught everyone at the reception some Scottish folk dancing. Most of the guests converged on the dance floor filling the air with the most unbelievable joy and fun.

Here are some of the images we captured on their special day:

Kelly and David, thank you for sharing your day with us and asking us to document your day. It was definitely an unique experience for all of us.