Both Brittany and Wayne are very much hands on in the planning of their wedding and it really showed on the day. From all the little details they created for the reception, to the amazingly beautiful self written vows and to the amazing gift that Brittany gave to Wayne at the reception. And what a gift it was! Brittany had told me all about what she had planned when we first spoke, she had to keep it a secret for almost almost a year and asked me what’s the best way to present it – I felt so privileged that she wanted my opinion and I must say it did look truly spectacular on the night! So, what is this special gift you ask? Well you’ll have to watch the highlight to see for yourself!

After spending so much time together with Brittany and Wayne, it is easy to see that they are not only best friends who are totally in love with each other, but they also make such a great team together as well. They truly are a match made in heaven!! And they need to be a good team, because I have an extra special video to share along with their highlight – Brittany and Wayne decided to apply as contestants in the Australian Amazing Race! As they figured they don’t know much about video so asked me to do it, I had a great time spending the day with them and in the process was able to learn a little bit more about their story. They tell me they haven’t got in I won’t really know for sure until the show airs as I am sure they can’t really say if they are in or not!! So watch this space

~ Peter

Amazing Race Entry

The Wedding Highlight

Wedding Video: Living Lens // Wedding Photography: Ricky England Photography //

Wedding Ceremony & Reception: Kershaw House

So you can image I was very excited when Lana asked me to film her first instructional video. I flew down to Brisbane for a few days last month and got to experience Lana’s passion and skill first hand as she went through the basics of newborn photography for the video. It was a great experience – and who knew newborn babies were so small!!

Check out the teaser ad created for the instructional video below. If you are interested in newborn photography, then I highly recommend you check out Newborn Photography: The Basics. | A Newborn Posing Guide for Photographers available through Lana’s website.

~ Pete

Annette runs her own business Designer Weddings Byron Bay with her business partner/mum Maree and from the outset I could tell this was going to be a knock out wedding. Being a wedding designer and the mother of the bride, Maree was a huge part of the planning and more than once it was joked that it was more like Annette, Leo and Maree’s wedding day! As you will see from the video, they have amazing vision and turned a plain marque into a magical place for a celebration.

But as is true for the best weddings, it was the people that made this wedding such a joy to be part of. The time I spent filming their wedding day was wonderful, and with the added excitement to being able to work together with my friends Matt and Katie Photographers for the first time, made this wedding very special. But what really did make it memorable for me is spending time with Annette, Leo, Maree and the rest of the family who’d made me very welcome and part of their family.

Thank you for the wonderful time Annette and Leo and cherish every moment that you spend together.

~ Pete

Wedding Video : Living Lens // Wedding Design: Designer Weddings Byron Bay // Wedding Photography: Matt & Katie Photographers

The families converged on Roslyn Bay Resort for the weekends celebrations, and while Ryan was unfortunately a little under the weather, his bride to be Sarah more than made up for it with her bubbly personality and positive enthusiasm for the day! Their positive energy could be felt by everyone, and they injected fun into all parts of their day -especially their twist to the traditional bridal waltz!

Sarah & Ryan, thank you for trusting me to capture your special day, I hope you continue you life together with joy in your hearts.

~ Peter

Wedding Video : Living Lens // Reception Venue : Rosslyn Bay Resort

Celine and Michael took this opportunity, and standing between the flower beds of blooming roses at Werribee Mansion, they professed their love and commitment to each other. The words they choose spoke were of love, of giving, of appreciation and of joy. They voiced their hopes and dreams for their future life together and put it out into the world. And those there to witness understood the importance of those words, and the beauty of their meaning and instead of letting these words get lost in the wide world, everyone there took those words into their hearts.

I also want to thank Matt Barwick from Matt Barwick Films who was shooting with me on the day and Joanie Lim from One Wedding Wish who was so helpful and making sure we were accommodated for and the day ran super smoothly.

- Peter

M and I had such a blast capturing the amazing locations and the beautiful kids and parents. There was so many good shots but working closely together with Matt as he himself used to be a video producer came up with something that reflects their business and who they are as photographers.

Head over to their website MATT AND KATIE PHOTOGRAPHERS and see all the photos from the promo and also lots of other beautiful portraits.

- Peter

Selina & Grant’s wedding day was very much in the theme of the forrest and beautiful Ferns Hideaway in Byfield was the perfect location. Holding the ceremony by the creek, mother nature was kind enough to keep the water perfectly still while Selina and Grant exhanged their vows of love and committment.

- Peter

Kahlee and Breandan, it was so wonderful to have you guys be the first of my Rockhampton weddings. Your guys were so fun and it was awesome to be able to tell the story of your lives coming together. I hope your future is full of love, happiness and of course lots of fun!

~ Pete

Firstly to Marcus, welcome to the Howlett family – I am not sure you realised when you asked Sarah to marry you that you were actually taking on the all of us, but I am glad you have accepted the challenge! You are such a kind hearted, generous and supportive person, Sarah is lucky to have you in her life and so are we. Thank you for making Sarah happy. Every day, I can see in your words, your actions, your eyes how much you love my sister. And the way you have embraced us all is truly appreciated, from accepting my unladylike eating habits, to Dad parading in his y-fronts and the endless lists of handyman jobs from Mum – you are now officially part of our family.

To my sister Sarah, mein Schwest. I love you. Not only for our mutual appreciation for Revenge of the Nerd movies, old fried dimsims and our wicked tag team dance routines, but for the other stuff too. For being a great listener, a positive influence, being up for anything, for embracing the crazy! I know I can always rely on you, for the serious stuff and for the silly stuff too! You are a beautiful person, a wonderful sister and a great friend. I am so glad you have found Marcus, I know you two will create a wonderful life together and we are so grateful to be able to part of it.

Love youse guys! xoxo

~ M

Below is the teaser Peter created. Since we got to show it in person, it didn’t make it to the blog until now!

~ Peter