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  • Perth Wedding Photographers

    Let's start by introducing ourselves... We are Dave & Charlotte. We're wedding & portrait photographers. Our passion is photographing the relationships between people just like you. We call this lifestyle photography. Often people arrive on our blog looking for wedding photography in Perth or surrounding area, but we also take on destination weddings around the world.

    If you're newly engaged and in search of two fun loving, easy going wedding photographers, we're sure you'll love viewing our engagement & wedding photography portfolios. If you like what you see and want to find out more, please drop us a line and we'll be happy to answer any questions you have.

    We hope to meet you soon! Mobile : 0466 486 064 or email us

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Posted in Wedding Photography

If you liked seeing Rosanna and Wayne’s connection session in Yallingup on the blog, then you’ll love seeing them in their very special wedding day post! Check out their gorgeous wedding that took place at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Busselton and the fabulous Bunker Bay Resort near Dunsborough.

It was a lovely start to the day, the sky was the most beautiful sapphire blue and there was a wedding day buzz in the air. All of the girls were ready for Rosanna’s very special day and you could see what a meaningful time it was for everyone at Rosie’s house. The flowers were crisp and fresh and Rosie looked like a starlet in her gown.

The boys weren’t looking too bad themselves and you could see the excitement the groom and groomsmen were feeling for the big day ahead.

Part of the fun was arriving to St Joseph’s Catholic Church in this amazing vintage car. Classic cars always make a glamorous entrance, don’t they? It was pretty clear that the bridal car was full of old friends that really knew how to make each other laugh!

It always makes such a meaningful wedding ceremony when the couple knows their priest well. Rosie grew up with her priest and he had lots of great moments from Rosie’s life to share with the wedding guests!

After a beautiful ceremony we went out for some wedding portrait fun around Meelup, Yallingup and Bussleton Jetty. Oh, and don’t forget the surf shop that Rosie and Wayne loved from their pre-wedding engagement pictures.

What a beautiful group of girls! Don’t they just glow with their pretty parasols…

You can’t beat Meelup Beach! I loved the rich orange rocks against the azure water! Such a stunning natural backdrop!

What a sweet way to greet your wedding guests. Everyone loved the candy bar and what a pretty display it made. I’ll confess I had a couple of visits myself!!

Bunker Bay Resort is such a great spot for a wedding. Such a lovely location and everyone really enjoys the excuse to stay in such a fabulous resort!

We caught these flower girls giggling about our gorgeous bride. Such a sweet little moment.

When the dancing began, everyone let loose and had a fantastic time dancing the night away. It was really nice seeing all the guests at the wedding on the dance floor.

You can’t beat the evening sky you get out this way. You see so many stars and it sets a magical stage for a romantic wedding reception. Thanks to Rosie and Wayne for asking us to be a part of your beautiful Bunker Bay wedding!

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Posted in Engagement Photography

Since moving back to Perth in February last year, Charlotte and I have been really excited about booking so many weddings down south. We’ve love shooting at Wise Winery, Bunker Bay and lots of others in the Margaret River region. We were booked in shooting a gorgeous wedding in Bunker Bay and decided to tie in Rosanna & Wayne’s Engagement Photo Shoot on the same trip. This worked out really well because they’re also getting married in the Dunsborough area at Quay West Resort Bunker Bay!

There were several locations that we all wanted to check out together, so we cruised around in one car and just enjoyed getting to know each other a bit. Because Rosanna & Wayne booked us over email, it was a great chance to get to know them a little and the shoot felt like a fun double date! These first few photos are at Wise Winery. Such a relaxed and beautiful vineyard… The light right before sunset is always so romantic.

Next we all cruised down to Yallingup to check out an old surf shop that’s painted in wacky blue and pink stripes… Cute eh?

After having a bit of fun together, Wayne pulled Rosie around the side and had a bit of quieter cuddle with her.

As the sun started to set, we went looked for the best photography vantage point to soak it all in…

Being in nature this time of day is so spiritual. You really get a lot of gorgeous, relaxed photography when the world around you looks so peaceful. I love this sequence…

These natural smiles and laughs are so much fun, we love catching these moments!!

We really felt like we captured the true essence of these two… Their personalities really shine through and capturing their real expressions is a big part of why we love what we do so much!

Thanks so much for the great time guys. We had a blast at your Bunker Bay wedding and we really loved having the chance to photograph the two of you! Stay turned for more great images from Rosie and Wayne’s wedding!

If you prefer to check out the video of this session take a look here!!

 

 

 

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Posted in Engagement Photography

Hey all. It’s been a long time since my last blog post, so I’m very pleased to be sharing a gorgeous engagement shoot with you that we did on Sunday. During this engagement session I had the couple spend a little time connecting with one another over each of their 5 senses – Sight, Hearing, Taste, Smell and Touch.

They started off their session by listening to one of their favourite songs together (which you can hear by watching the video at the bottom of this post). Within seconds of them putting on the music it was completely obvious how much they love one another.

The photo shoot took place at the gorgeous Bells Rapids, about 45 minutes drive north of Perth. I think it’s an amazing spot to get away as a couple and enjoy some time surrounded by some of the most stunning landscape in the Perth region – I highly recommend you check it out sometime (Here’s Directions).

Next I had them focus on their sense of Touch. I asked each of them to close their eyes and allow the intense love they have for the other build inside of them as they thought of all the times they’ve felt the most connected to one another over the course of their relationship. Then I asked them to open their eyes and draw each other into an embrace that would convey the depth of their feelings about each other.

I’m sure you’ll agree that the hug above is one of the most beautiful images from the whole photo shoot.

Next we wandered over to a lovely open grassy area where I asked them to sit near one another and close their eyes, soaking in the aromas around them, then slowly move closer and start to smell one another… Sounds weird right? But check out the great laughter it caused!

The next photo is one of my favourites from the shoot. I love how much these guys are into each other. So cool!

After a break and change of wardrobe we kicked off the second half of the photo shoot with them throwing a picnic for themselves – wine, strawberries and lovely lindt chocolates made for a romantic time connecting over their taste buds.

Next we wandered down to the river and the couple decided they’d love to jump into the water together. It’s so nice seeing them really having a lot of fun.

Before I wrap up I wanted to share a wonderful review the couple posted on our google places page…

This was the most amazing experience my partner and I have ever had! Dave made us feel so comfortable, it felt as if we had known him for years. Dave brought out the best in us and helped us reconnect on another level. After the shoot my partner and I just looked at each other and just went WOW, how awesome was that. It honestly felt euphoric and we were just on a natural high afer. We couldn’t wipe the smiles off our faces on the way home. The next day I pin pointed why we were in this state of bliss. In the mix of planning a wedding, going to work and running through the daily grind, we all get caught up in ‘life’. That afternoon with Dave, he made us stop and reflect on how much we truly love each other… and reminded us why we were getting married in the first place. Thanks again Dave for this experience, absolutely love love love the photos and all your work! To those who are looking for a photographer, no need to look further Dave and Charlotte are it!

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Posted in Engagement Photography

If you are a frequent reader of our blog you may be aware that we have been running a competition this month giving away 4 free portrait photo sessions. The first shoot to take place was Kailee & Liam’s Couple Shoot at AQWA at Hillarys Boat Harbour in Sorrento. Charlotte and I had an absolute ball doing this photo shoot for them… You see they have a similar situation to Charlotte and I… Like Charlotte, Kailee is of Canadian origin and Liam’s an Aussie like myself. In fact, it’s crazy what a small world it is…. Kailee’s sister is a talented photographer in Canada where we spend half our year!

We kicked of the shoot by heading over to AQWA, which is right across from our Perth studio. We made a bee-line for the jelly fish to create some really romantic backlit portraits of them against the jellies. Looks awesome eh!?

Next we all wandered downstairs to the tunnel that goes under the shark tank!! It’s a pretty amazing feeling to have sharks, sting rays and various other reef fish swimming within feet of you!

You can see how close the stingray is as it swam overhead! Amazing eh!?

Kailee and Liam aren’t engaged (yet!), but we’ve got our fingers crossed that when they decide to get married they’ll have us do their wedding photography! And hopefully at AQWA!!

What a damn sexy couple these guys make.

In the Danger Zone area of AQWA we got to see some incredibly colourful marine life… sea horses, angel fish, occies and lots more.

Notice the stormy conditions on the ocean in the photo above… This is one of the reasons we chose AQWA for the shoot… nothing better than avoiding the wind and rain!

The next photo has to be one of the best photos of the whole shoot… I love how the 3 sharks are all soaring above them. So cool.

Charlotte’s always coming up with really creative and interesting poses and photo ideas.. I love how ethereal and soft this photograph of their reflection in the tank turned out. Gorgeous.

After the photo shoot we headed back to our house as the beach shoot we had planned was rained out! You may remember the seriously intense storms that blew in about 10 days ago? Well this was that day!

Sitting on our couch they looked like models. The light was just perfect for creating some relaxed, natural light portraits.

I know I’ve said it before, but Liam & Kailee make a damn sexy couple right?!

Some of my favourite photos from the day are these next two… they just look so happy together!

Before wrapping up the shoot we stepped out onto our balcony and let the wind redo Kailee’s hair for her! I love gritty black and white portraits.

That’s it for now… Look forward to sharing some of the photos from the wedding we photographed this past weekend at Wise Winery in Dunsborough.

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Posted in Engagement Photography

In planning Pat & Rebecca’s engagement photography we chatted about a venue that would allow them to unwind and feel most relaxed together… King Street in Perth turned out to be the perfect location. Before I kick off I want to fast forward and show you the best photo of the shoot… and it’s one of the last we took.. Check it out.

Rewinding to the start of the photo shoot, we began by wandering along King Street, passing some of Charlotte’s favourite shops… Tiffanys, Louis Vuitton & Gucci… So many amazing frontages and window displays.

I took these next engagement portraits standing in front of Gucci, using the lights from the window display… I love the contrast it creates in the colour of lighting.

Walking down the alleyway next to Zomp we arrived at the King Street Arts Centre where we created some really unique photos!! I was very impressed with Patrick’s willingness to try out a stop motion idea I had… the resulting series is really quite hilarious!

After a quiet beer together we headed down to the Sir James Mitchell Park on the South Perth Esplanade to finish up their engagement photo shoot with some really dramatic photos of the Perth skyline in the background.

Patrick & Rebecca are tying the knot this coming weekend in Dunsborough and having their reception at Wise Winery… Charlotte and I are making the most of it with a 4 day get away to unwind and get into the Margaret River vibe. I’m so looking forward to their wedding on Saturday! It’s going be be amazing. Will have photos to share with you all soon 🙂

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