Tamara Cadd Photography / G for Georgia

Goodbye blogspot

2012-07-30T14:37:00.003+10:00

Well, after 295 posts it is time to bid farewell to my little blog site here. I've moved on to a brand new website that also incorporates my blog, making things easier for you the viewer and myself also. This site will still remain active so if you have posts here you can still always come and take a look. I will just no longer be putting new posts here. All new posts from now on will be found at www.tamaracaddphotography.com.au I hope to see you there very soon!

Madden and Quinn

2012-07-24T20:39:00.001+10:00

I had such a fun afternoon with Madden and Quinn....chatting all about Ninjago with Madden! Quinn loved my little suitcase so much that she really did take off down the track with it, with just a little wave goodbye before she left. Madden was in love with the trike and took some coaxing to jump off and have a few shots without it! It was so lovely to see them bring their dog Harley along too. She was so well behaved and easy to work with, which was a relief as I've not had very much experience with animals....although some toddlers are pretty crazy! hehehe. Thanks for bringing your family to see me Tricia and for waiting so long for me to have time in my mad wedding schedule.

Hamish Mac

2012-07-03T18:43:00.000+10:00

Spent a lovely morning with the gorgeous little Hamish Mac. It only feels like yesterday that I photographed his big brother Hugh and he was just as compliant and happy to snooze away during his photoshoot!

Seth

2012-07-02T17:15:00.002+10:00

I've been waiting for Kylie to bring Seb over to me for some photos ever since he was born! Maybe she should have bought him brought him before he could walk....all he wanted to do was run and run and run!!!! I must admit he didn't make it easy to get a shot but it does make it all that more satisfying when you do!!

Imogen and Bailee

2012-06-21T17:11:00.002+10:00

I had the most wonderful afternoon yesterday with these two gorgeous girls. Wonderful because they were so cute and wonderful because it wasn't today....which has NOT stopped raining! I had new props. to play with and little Imogen and Bailee were both so obliging....although Imogen did become very attached to the fake mo! My Georgia is now very miffed that another little girl got to use "her" crown first! Love the pink chair too that I happened to spy in the back room of the hairdressers and was so kindly lent for this shoot! Thank you so much Kirsty for bringing the girls on the long trip to see me and I'm really looking forward to spending more time with you all on your big day in October.

Blaire-Maree, Addy, Bodhi and Tommy

2012-06-15T11:45:00.000+10:00

In the midst of some fairly bleak Winter weather we were blessed with a glorious afternoon for these family photos.....plus a gorgeous family to go with it! What more could I ask for?! I wasn't able to coax many smiles....although the apples did go down a treat, and I did find the one thing that made Bodhi laugh and smile for me was yelling, "Go Pies!" Oh dear.....haha! Thank you for asking me to photograph your family Blaire-Maree. It was a lovely afternoon.

Zach

2012-06-14T21:10:00.000+10:00

This was one little fellow whom both myself and my son were eagerly awaiting the arrival of. Little Zach is the son of Toby's very beloved preschool teacher, Adele and it was his idea as soon as we knew that she was pregnant that maybe Mummy could do some photos of the new baby for her. Of course! How could I say no to that little request. Adele has done so much in making Toby's time at Preschool a wonderful one it was the very least we could do. Congratulations Adele on you new little arrival. Zach is just perfect. I hope you enjoy every moment.

Maria and Georg's wedding

2012-06-05T13:05:00.000+10:00

It was such an honour to photograph the beautiful Austrian wedding of Maria Reiner and Georg Von Trapp last week....although I must admit I was quite surprised at his choice of bride as when we had initially meet to discuss this special day I meet with The Captain and a rather stunning and witty Viennese Baroness by the name of Elsa Schraeder....but, I guess that was not meant to be. Being thrifty and time poor he chose to keep the date and the booking, but substituted the bride. The bride was dressed by her formers Sisters, the nuns of Nonberg Abbey and was accompanied by Georg's eldest daughter, Leisel. She was given a blessing by the Mother Abess and then given away by Georg's eldest son, Friedrich. The nuns of Nonberg Abbey provided beautiful backing music to the ceremony....although it may not have been the best idea to remind her husband to be that Maria is a problem that they were unsure of how to solve! I would have liked to have taken some shots of the happy couple after the ceremony, however they had a pressing concert to prepare for and Nazi's to flee over the mountains from so I thought I'd let them be. Thank you both for trusting me capture this very special day in your lives and I wish you and your seven children all the happiness in the world together, and best of luck with the arduous journey ahead of you.

If you would like a chance to witness this auspicious occasion for yourself they will be repeating the ceremony only 4 more times at the Echuca Paramount in June: Thursday 7th 7.30, Friday 8th 7.30, Saturday 9th 1.30 and 7.30. Call 54823399 for tickets. Book early though as some shows did sell out last week.

Carynda and Ben's Wedding

2012-05-23T10:41:00.003+10:00

I couldn't have asked for a better wedding to finish off what has been an amazing wedding season. Carynda and Ben you and your bridal party were just fantastic to work with, and so accommodating when I was madly trying to make use of the sun when it began to make appearances from behind the clouds. We were then blessed with beautiful light for your late afternoon photos and you both worked that camera perfectly! Yay! Thank you for a perfect day to finish off my season and thank you for trusting me to be the one to capture these memories for you. I wish you nothing but happiness for your future together.

Hair and Makeup: Sublime Cake: Cherry Blossom Cafe Gown: Bridal Classics, Echuca Reception: Radcliffe's Flowers: Lynn's Florist Ceremony: Perricoota Vines Retreat

Kath and Travis' Wedding

2012-05-15T20:31:00.001+10:00

What a lovely, genuine couple to spend a glorious (albeit a little chilly....sorry Caitlin) Autumn afternoon with. Kath and Trav you were just fun to be around and made my job so much easier. I couldn't quite believe my eyes when you removed the hoop petticoat from under dress after it continued to annoy you all day......on the side of a major road, with Trav lifting your skirts up and me trying to shield you a little!!! Too funny! We had some gorgeous light to bathe you both in as it dipped low on the horizon...just adding that little extra special something. I hope you are having the most wonderful time away and that your lives as a new family when you return are filled with happiness.

Parker

2012-05-14T15:28:00.002+10:00

It was wonderful to meet brand new little Parker last Friday. He was just the most perfect baby and not a blemish, mark or hint of dry skin to be seen! Kiley and Col you are just so wonderful with him....although I think Col was pretty glad to hand him back to Kiley after he pooped and pooped and pooped all over him!!! He just didn't want to stop! Soooo funny...for Kiley and I anyway!!! Thanks for allowing me to continue to photograph these amazing moments in your lives.

Nicole and Michael's Wedding

2012-05-11T15:08:00.002+10:00

I first sat down with Nicole and Michael when their adorable, twin girls were only brand, spanking new. They were both still in a haze of sleepiness and nappies. I must say, it was two very different people that I spent last Sunday with! Nicole and Michael were both so radiant, happy and relaxed....just what you need to be to enjoy your big day. The girls have grown so much and are just beautiful and were so well behaved....they especially liked munching on Mummy's bouquet and Daddy's button hole flowers! Food is so overrated! I loved spending the day with you all. It's wonderful to see couples who are parents to get to spend some special time together, celebrating who they are as a couple. Thank you for asking me to capture this day for you and I wish you and your girls a wonderful, wonderful future.

FLowers: Lynn's Florist Reception: Moama on Murray Make Up: Sublime Gown: Bridal Classics

Tara and Blake's Wedding

2012-05-10T14:10:00.001+10:00

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Tara and Blake on their wedding day. Tara, you are one of the sweetest brides every and you simply glowed with happiness and beauty on your special day. You certainly wear your feelings on your face too! I was able to capture some very funny reaction shots of you both, my favourite being you wide eyed, gasp at whatever Blake was secretly whispering in your ear!! It did get quite chilly on the photoshoot, so luckily the girls had some warm coats to snuggle up in. Once that sun dropped over the horizon it was quickly into the cars to warm up for the reception. Thank you both for a wonderful day and here's to your what I'm sure will be a life together that is just as wonderful.

Make up: Ashlee Kennaugh, Millewa Spa Getting Ready Venue: Millewa Spa Ceremony: Deeluxe River Spa Apartments Gown and Jewellery: Bridal Classics, Echuca Transport: Rich River classic wedding cars Reception: Radcliffe's

Come again??!!! hahaha!

Amy and Glenn's Wedding

2012-05-08T20:49:00.002+10:00

I don't think the smile left Amy's face all day last Friday....except when the tears of happiness flowed during her vows and later when she was greeting all of her special guests. She had been waiting for 14 years to marry her man so she was going to enjoy every second of it! I love to see people show such raw emotion, and of course it never fails to get me going too! Amy and Glenn, you have been a delight to get to know over the last year and I really enjoyed spending your big day with your and your two gorgeous boys. They were both so grown up and well behaved on your day. You must have been so proud of them. I wish you all a wonderful life together and know you will continue to create special memories for years to come. Anyway, I know you (particularly Amy) have been hanging out for this post so I'll quit waffling and get it up!!

Flowers: The Wild Orchid Hair and Make Up: Sublime Reception: Radcliffes

Vanessa and Parrish's wedding

2012-05-01T14:04:00.002+10:00

We were blessed with another simply gorgeous day for Vanessa and Parrish's morning wedding at Madison Spa Resort. After their beautiful ceremony where they were given the celebrity name of "Vanish," in true Branjelina style, they enjoyed a lunch reception. I arrived later in the afternoon to collect just the two of them for their intimate photoshoot. I even cleaned my car especially to chauffeur them around (Tiny Teddies and Match Box cars seem to breed in my car)! We had some gorgeous sunlight to use and Parrish made sure he kept a smile of Vanessa's face by whispering unprintable things into her ear! lol. They then cruised the evening away on The PS Canberra. I eagerly awaited them at the Onion Patch to capture them as they cruised by, however I was a little hindered by the muddy ground with my boots getting well and truly stuck in the mud if I dared venture off my little piece of bark I was using as an island!! Vanessa and Parrish, I really enjoyed my day with you both and I wish you and your children all the love and happiness in the world.

Hair and Make Up: Sublime Flowers: Lynn's Florist Cake: Tracy's Cakes Ceremony and Reception: Madison Spa Resort Evening Cruise: PS Canberra

Hayley and Ashley's Wedding

2012-04-29T21:31:00.001+10:00

We had a simply gorgeous Autumn day for Hayley and Ashley's wedding, after what had been a pretty ordinary week. The clouds dispersed and the sun shone gloriously all day. Hayley was quite apprehensive before the ceremony and, in her words, "just wanted it to be over!" However, they both made it through the ceremony and then were really able to relax and enjoy their perfect day. I'm so glad you were both happy to wait for the sunset so we could capture that gorgeous, glowing sky. A perfect end to your photoshoot. Thanks for making me a part of your big day and I wish you all the best for a wonderful future together.

Breeanna and Grant's Wedding

2012-04-22T15:55:00.002+10:00

My wonderful wedding season just continues on its way with the beautiful wedding of Breeanna and Grant. The wedding was held in a gorgeous, old country church complete with a little Swallow flying about the rafters watching the nuptials. Surely that has to be lucky? Breeanna and Grant had also selected some wonderful locations to have their photographs taken in...although I thought the "troll" under the bridge was going to have us all as it was quite rickety in places! I made sure I kept the camera ready when everyone was moving about on it.....just in case....it would have made a stellar shot! lol ;) You were both a wonderful, fun couple to work with....so damn good looking the pair of you, and up for anything! I can't believe Breeanna climbed up into the frame of that old window. Well done!! I wish you both all the happiness in the world.

A touching tribute to a sister no longer with Breeanna.

Hayley and Hamish's Wedding

2012-04-15T20:19:00.002+10:00

Another stunning bride for me to work with yesterday. Hayley seemed to channel old world style and elegance in her Chippenham Park wedding to Hamish. The black tie affair saw loads of glamour. I especially loved the old Bewick she arrived in, and the gorgeous home she got ready in, and the grand, old homestead they were married at, the honest emotion they both showed during the ceremony and, and, and....just everything! I was so spoilt for choice that it was another one of those days when I had trouble narrowing it down, although the beautiful afternoon light did influence my spots a bit....and hopefully your trust in me (which I thank you for) to pick the spots that may not have seemed the most obvious at the time has paid off. Good luck though Hayley, getting Hamish to do anything in a hurry! ;) Thank you both so much for making me a part of your day. I enjoyed working with you both and wish you many, many wonderful years of happiness together.

Venue: Chippenham Park, Deniliquin Flowers: Stems by Di.

I loved this, it was the horseshoe that Hayley's grandmother carried 5o years ago on her wedding day. Hayley wore it tucked into her garter.

Kiley, Colin and a beautiful bump.

2012-04-11T14:26:00.000+10:00

It was lovely to spend some time with Kiley and Col again, after photographing their wedding over a year ago. Now here they are only 4 weeks out from them giving birth to their first child! Thank you so much for again making me apart of your lives. I can't wait to meet your baby....very soon!!

Jacki and Brad's Wedding

2012-04-09T16:15:00.002+10:00

Well, it's come and gone. The wedding I've been so excited about as not only were our dear friends Jac and Brad getting married, but our little girl Georgia was given the honour of being their flowergirl. I've talked, googled and expoed weddings with Jac leading up to her big and I really must say that all of her time, effort and very hard work has really paid off...sorry Brad, I do have to say "her" as I think we all know you just let Jac go for it! ;) I know how much you "loooove" getting your photo taken though, and how much you "loooove" the spotlight, so I must thank you Brad for going along with all of our photo ideas on the day....and there were many...well done! It really was quite a spectacular and stunning day, with the most stunning feature being Jacki herself. She was nothing short of amazing, as I knew she would be. Thank you so much for asking us to be a part of your special day, and for asking me to capture it for you. I do feel honoured. Georgia also loved every moment of her day too, so thank you so much for making her feel loved and relaxed (Sarah you are a dream). She was so excited when she woke up on the wedding morning, announcing she was going to marry both Brad and Louie (their dog)! I wish you both nothing but the most wonderful of lives together, filled with much love, wonder, laughter and happiness. Here's to many more fun times together.

Chuch: Uniting Church, Echuca Reception Hire and Set up: Stride Events Hair: Trac Ioriannis, Echuca Flowers: Wallingford Flowers Gown: Craig Braybrook Make Up: Celebrity Makeup Cake: Elegant House of cakes and of course The Shoes: Jimmy Choo

The Jimmy Choos.....sigh....

Blake....I will certinaly be hiring him as a second shooter in the future! He was quite amazing, and so funny mimicing everything I said!

I asked the girls to secretly write one word done as a wish for Jac and Brad's lives together. They read: Happiness, Romance, Beauty, Happiness and Forever.

Eve

2012-04-03T16:46:00.000+10:00

It was wonderful to meet little Eve today, whose parents wedding I had shot in April of last year. She's so beautiful Sarah and Leslie, and makes the perfect little Easter present! Thank you for trusting me with capturing this fleeting time in her life.

Keirra and Ben's Wedding

2012-04-02T12:24:00.001+10:00

Another exciting wedding for me this weekend gone. The beautiful Keirra, whom I've had the pleasure of knowing for a couple of years now and her lovely husband Ben....whom my son Toby thinks is awesome, as he gets to see him when he goes out the golf course with his dad. Keirra has been planning her big day with great care and her time and efforts certainly paid off on Saturday. It was really a marvellous day. Keirra simply took my breath away when she emerged in her gown.....she was nothing short of stunning. She wore her Grandmother's tiara (that she wore on her wedding day) in her hair as a feature head piece and it just worked perfectly with her classic gown and timeless hair and makeup. The look on Ben's face when she walked down the aisle towards him was just magic. We went to a favourite spot of Ben and Keirra's for photos and the clouds in the background led to some very dramatic images....with only a few tiny spots of rain. Keirra and Ben, I can't thank you enough for allowing me to spend your special day with you. I had a wonderful time and wish you both all the love, happiness and laughter in the world for your lives together.

Gown: Bernadette Pimenta Couture Hair: Trac Ioriannis, Echuca Reception: Radcliffes Flowers: Lynn's Florist Cake: Tracey's Cakes.

Billie-Jo and Stephen's Wedding

2012-03-25T21:54:00.000+11:00

This was one of those weddings that I just knew was going to be a fun day before it even began, having know BJ and Stiffa (and some of their bridal party and guests) from my days living and teaching in Cohuna. I was BJ's school teacher and played in her netball team, so I know she's a gorgeous girl inside and out. The location also sounded like it was going to be amazing (which is was).....so all in all the recipe for a perfect day....and it didn't disappoint! BJ was just stunning, as were her maids. So that started my tears off for the day! Seeing her "all grown up" and getting married was just too much! lol. Luckily I wasn't the only one, as both BJ and Stiffa shed a tear when saying their vows. ;) Ravenswood Homestead proved itself to be a stunning location, providing me with a wealth of amazing photo spots...so many that I was a little unsure of where to go and had to limit myself to what we did! I could have spent hours their taking photos!! The rain also held off for them, which was wonderful as their reception was an amazing outdoor party. I want to thank you both for trusting me with the memories of your amazing day. I wish you all the happiness, love and laughter in the world. Your adventures are just beginning. :)

Thanks also to my work experience student Milly for keeping me company and lugging around my camera bag all day! I hope you enjoyed your day.

Ceremony and Reception: Ravenswood Homestead Flowers and Reception Decorations (which were stunning): The Eternal Vase Gown: Poppy's Bridal Couture Bridesmaids Gowns: Forever New

The photo that started my tears....I remember teaching these two all through High School! I feel so old and pathetically sentimental!

At least I wasn't the only one crying. BJ and Stiffa both shed a tear....or 20!

Megan and Matt's Wedding

2012-03-18T15:03:00.000+11:00

It wasn't decided until the very last minute if Megan and Matt were going to be married down in the Aquatic Reserve or not. With all of our recent rain it had flooded and was quite wet underfoot...not to mention the million mozzies that were getting around in there! However, the day arrived, the water was low enough, the ground dry enough, the sun was shining and even the mozzies had the common courtesy to stay away! Although we weren't quite so lucky when we went down to the boat ramp....and neither was Megan's dress! ;) I loved all of the attention and care to little matching details that Megan had put into her day, they really bought it all together. All in all, it was a very fun bridal shoot....maybe due to the fact that I wasn't the only one taking "shots!" ;) Thanks for a great day Matt and Megan, I hope your future is everything you dreamt it to be.

Zara and Martin's wedding

2012-03-16T13:36:00.001+11:00

It was wonderful to finish up such a crazy, busy wedding weekend with Zara and Martin, and their bridal party! It was all laughs, all the time! Loved it! Even if they were all dancing down the main street, calling out and trying to embarrass me! I loved that the girls had all been best friends through school and were still all their for each other on Zara's big day, and that Martin's mates had his back too...even if that meant hassling the cr*p out of it for most of the day! Here's to a wonderful, happy, adventurous life together.

Flowers: Lynn's Florist Make up: Sublime Gown: Bridal Classics, Echuca Invite Design: Jaynika Gladman

Thanks for the suggestion on this one Kate. It looks very cute.