The forecast for rain, rain and more rain was not so welcome at this bride and groom's Fraser Island destination wedding. Nevertheless the emotion of Emily and Tom's wedding rendered the weather forecast meaningless. Tom's reaction to his bride walking down the isle was without a doubt one of the most openly heartfelt moments we've witnessed at a wedding.
Thankfully the rain subsided just after their ceremony finished so the bride and groom and all their guests could head to the beach for some portraits. The wind died down enough to bring out our trusty drone for some aerial photography before heading into the lush bushland surrounding Kingfisher Bay Resort.
The deck reception looked so stunning! There were loads of games like giant jenga, twister, giant pickup sticks, giant snakes and ladders - SO. MUCH. FUN. Oh and instead of a sweet wedding cake this awesome bride and groom chose to have a layered cake made with all kinds of cheeses. Brilliant.
Despite the rain we don't believe Emily and Tom could have hoped for a better wedding day.
We wish you both all the very best and the happiest of days, weeks and years together!
Enjoy...
Jesse & Mikala X
Elephant Rock, Currumbin Beach (Gold Coast) Pre-Wedding Session
Elephant Rock in the Gold Coast turned on its absolute best charms for Joyce and Jacky's pre-wedding photography session. They flew all the way from their home city of Hong Kong to enjoy this beautiful rocky feature on Currumbin Beach.
A pre-wedding session in Hong Kong (and many parts of Asia and South-East Asia) is similar to an engagement shoot but the bride-and-groom-to-be wear wedding-style clothing. Joyce wore a wedding dress but Jacky changed into 3 or 4 different outfits throughout our two hour session. This added a fresh element to each frame that I shot and every different area we photographed in.
The Currumbin, Gold Coast sunset was so stunning on this particular evening and a great backdrop to the end of the pre-wedding photo shoot.
We all didn't want the evening to end especially once we started talking about Radiohead and Muse.
See you in Hong Kong Joyce and Jacky so we can continue our musical chats. I look forward to seeing you rock on stage also Jacky - could be another great opportunity to photograph you!
Enjoy...
Jesse X
Currumbin Beach, Gold Coast,
Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australian
Wedding Photographers.
Hong Kong Couple Pre-Wedding Photos
Our Favourite Wedding Photos of 2016 - The Sunshine Coast & Beyond!
2016 has been a HUGE year of wedding photography for us! We've explored some gorgeous cities, venues and properties for the weddings we photographed from Fraser Island & Stradbroke Island to The Sunshine Coast to Brisbane, Toowoomba, The Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Bangalow and beyond.
The love stories we have witnessed between the couples we've worked with have been nothing short of uplifting, moving, gut-wrenching and inspiring.
Mikala and I often say to each other after finishing a wedding that we feel like part of the bride's and groom's families - creepy but true :) We always get swept up in the relationships and emotions of what is one of the absolute most important days of their lives.
We really have met, worked and bonded with some extraordinarily loving souls this year. If we happen to bump into any of you (brides and grooms) post wedding, we're not stalking you just because we miss you and want to hang out with you some more - promise :)
The happiest of new years and a prosperous 2017 to all of you and to the amazing duo's we framed throughout 2016 in our camera lenses. Keep on loving each other just like the day you were married and we'll see some of you when we're the photographers at your friend's weddings soon!
Enjoy the year that was...
Jesse & Mikala X
Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Queensland
Australian Destination Wedding Photographers
Gold Coast Hinterland Wedding in the Sunshine - Amber & Ethan (Brisbane)
This Gold Coast Hinterland wedding was held at The Farm House in the stunning Numbimbah Valley. The bride and groom (from Brisbane) produced the most gorgeous rustic DIY shindig for their family and friends.
Amber and Ethan collected individual wooden chairs, candlestick holders, vases and so much more. Their vision came to life on their wedding day and was nothing short of magnificent. The finished design was a perfect combination of this pair's unique personalities. They are such kind, generous and thoughtful people and this was reflected in everything and everyone who attended their wedding day.
After the ceremony we explored The Farm House property with this photogenic Brisbane couple for thier wedding party and couple portraits in the glorious Gold Coast Sunshine. This is a nature lover's paradise and absolutely perfect for reflecting the nature of the Brisbane-based bride and groom.
Tears and Laughter showered the wedding from the bridesmaids seeing Amber in her dress to Amber's Dads walking her down the isle to Ethan's heartfelt speech at their reception.
After photographing their engagement (on the Sunshine Coast) we knew we would have such a wonderful time working with them and capturing their wedding through our lenses. Their warmth and kindness is abundant and so special to experience.
This duo has the brightest of futures ahead of them - sunshine, lollipops and rainbows all the way.
Enjoy being taken to DIY heaven by this dynamic Brisbane couple!
Jesse & Mikala X
