Southern Light Wedding Photography & Video

Here are my favourite beaches in Sydney for your pre-wedding shoot (and it’s probably not the ones you’re thinking of) 🌊🏄 🏝️I recommend avoiding the “popular” beaches, like Bondi and Coogee. You’ll waste time trying to find parking, and you’ll have lots of people in the background. I almost always do beach pre-wedding shoots on weekdays, especially in the warmer months so there’s more parking and less crowds. It’s best to start right before sunset so you can get that beautiful late afternoon light and colourful skies right before it gets dark. 🏝️ Stanwell Park - offers easy access from the carpark, amazing views of the coastline, and a rocky cliff for a dramatic backdrop 🏝️Wottamolla Beach - a bit of a walk from the carpark but it’s worth it. It has a lagoon you can walk through, and a waterfall, along with a small forest to wander through 🏝️North Cronulla Beach - features a long stretch of beach which looks amazing in the background, especially on weekdays when it’s quieter. You can always wander up to the sand dunes for some unique pre-wedding photos without having to drive for hours to Nelson’s Bay / Port Stephens. 🏝️Kurnell Beach - it’s a sheltered, calm beach with no waves so it’s easy to wade through the water. It’s right by the carpark for easy access 🏝️ Jibbon Beach - this is a recent discovery of mine. It has epic rock features, easy road access and has a bit of greenery to explore for some variety in your photos.

📸 Completing Your Wedding Story 🎥 ⠀ 👰🤵 A second photographer plays a crucial role in capturing the full essence of your special day. While I focus on the main events like the ceremony and the bride’s walk down the aisle, my second photographer captures the candid moments, wide scenic shots, and unique angles that add depth to your story. ⠀ ⠀ While I’m busy with bridal party photos, they’re there to capture your room details. Plus, they’re ready to photograph the guys getting ready at the groom’s house while I focus on the bride’s side. ⠀ Think of the second photographer as your “insurance policy” for the unexpected. There have been instances where an eager guest steps into the aisle with an iPad, just as the bride walks down. Thanks to the second photographer’s angle, that moment was not missed. ⠀ This is why every wedding package I offer includes a second photographer (DM me and I’ll send them to you 😉) #SydneyWeddingPhotography #CapturingMomentsments

📸💍 How to get through family photos in 20 minutes (or less) On your wedding day, time flies, so you want to spend more time with your guests, and less time posing for photos (your cheek muscles will thank you). Here are my tips for breezing through your wedding day family photos in 20 minutes or less: 👉 Prep your family ahead of time: Make sure everyone knows when the family photos are happening, which is typically right after the ceremony. This avoids people scattering and ensures all the important people are present. 👉 Make a list of groups: Take some time before your wedding to make a list of the different group photos you want to capture. 👉 Assign an organiser: Having someone responsible for organising the groups is crucial. They can get the next group ready while I photograph the current one, which will save lots of time. 👉 Prioritise less mobile family members and kids: Start with the little ones and elderly family members first, because they’ll probably be running out of steam by the end of the ceremony. 👉 Go to the guests: If there are guests who can’t come up for photos, no worries! Go to them and I’ll take the photo wherever they are. 👉 Start with big groups and break them down: Begin with the whole extended family (both sides together), then gradually break down into smaller groups, like aunts, uncles, cousins, parents, and siblings. 🎉 If you follow these tips, we’ll get your family photos done quick smart, leaving you with more time to enjoy quality time with your guests. 💕🎊 #WeddingPhotography #FamilyPhotos #EfficiencyMatters #SydneyWeddingPhotographer #IndianWeddingPhotographer

The moment vs the image. I believe the most interesting and surprising images are the ones you can’t see with the naked eye. #WeddingPhotography #PreWedding #Couples #indianweddings

2020 Wedding Highlights

Some of my favourite moments from weddings we've photographed this year. I'm looking forward to catching up with all my 2020 couples who have rescheduled, and our new couples who will be celebrating in 2021!

Be prepared! I sit down with seasoned wedding and makeup artist, Helani from Gather and Stitch Beauty. She reveals the 10 must-have items to pack in your bridal emergency kit (plus maybe a bonus item...)

HOW LONG DOES HAIR AND MAKE-UP TAKE?⁠

I sit down with my good friend and seasoned make-up and hair artist Helani from Gather and Stitch Beauty to discover:⁠ ⁠ - Time-sucking things that can happen in the morning and how to be ready for them⁠ - How long to allow for bridal hair and make-up vs bridesmaids⁠ - What info to provide your hair and make-up team leading up to the wedding⁠ - When do you get ready vs your family and bridesmaids⁠ ⁠ This video is just a snippet of our chat. Make sure to check out the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NH8CmGe0jk&t=3s - it's packed with useful tips!

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER ⁠ Link to full video: https://youtu.be/e899Y1AE7EQ Choosing the right photographer for you can be a daunting experience! You start following tons of photographers on IG, scrolling their profiles endlessly. You jump on pinterest and start pinning your favourite images. You ask friends who have gone through it before.⁠ But how do you make sense of this information? How can you ensure your photographer captures the images you've dreamed of? Check out the full video in where I dive deeper: https://youtu.be/e899Y1AE7EQ

How to eliminate camera nerves on your wedding day

For most of you, this is your first time getting married. And most of you have never had a professional photo shoot before (apart from those cheesy white-shirt-and-jeans family photos hanging on your wall). In this video, I explain how having an engagement session/pre-wedding shoot is the best way to eliminate camera nerves so you can completely relax on your wedding day. After photographing hundreds of engagement sessions, I can tell you that this is a sure-fire way to get comfortable in front of the camera.

How to make the most out out of your wedding day location shoot

Wedding day timelines are usually very tight, so I've made this video explaining how to not waste time and make the most of your 1-2 hours between your wedding and reception. Would you like to see more videos like this?

How I edited it: Geetu and Nalin

Alright, so after wrestling with countless dodgy screen-recording apps for most of today, I've finally put together this video. I'll take you through how I edited this image of Geetu and Nalin's reception location shoot, to bring out the natural beauty of the scene. Let me know if you got some value out of it and if you'd like to see more like this.