Just for fun…vote for your favourite wedding photo of the year 2009
January 14th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized, WeddingsI photographed some incredible weddings in 2009 and had the pleasure of spending the day with some of the most entertaining, fun and inspiring couples. I really do have a great job! Scanning through all the weddings I photographed this year there were heaps of great photos I really loved – in fact, way too many to post here. But for a bit of fun I thought I would post a selection of these for everyone to vote on and come up with our ‘wedding photo of the year 2009′
If you saw a picture on the blog during the year that you think should be included let me know and I will add it to the contenders. So to place your vote click on ‘comment’ at the top of the post and leave your name and comment (one per person please) The relevant couple of the winning photo will be sent a mounted enlargement of the print as a prize for winning print of the year 2009.
Apologies in advance if your photos aren’t included right off – we’ve just got so many we love this year we couldn’t show everything so I have kept the initial batch down to 14 with a bit of variety between them. I actually took around 20,000 pictures at weddings this year so it was a hard task!
1 – This photo of Emma is one of my favourite photographs of a bride this year, it’s a really natural portrait and her eyes just pop
2 – love everything about this photo of Col & Fiona, the rustic look, the light streaming through and the feel it has.
3 – This is my favourite group photo of the year from Catherine & Brendan’s wedding
4 – Really like the casual vibrant nature of this portrait of Nicole
5 – This different slant on a bridal party portrait came together just as I imagined.
6 – once again the feeling and mood in this picture of Caitriona & Chris is what made it for me.
7 – A cute shot of Summer the daughter of the couple as they kiss in the background, she stole the moment.
8 – had to include a fun bridal party shot and this one from Cassandra & Neil’s wedding is great.
9 – Shot just before Rebecca and her dad walk down the aisle, you can see the excitement and anticipation in her face
10 – a beautiful portrait of Amanda as a tribute to her mum.
11 – Rebecca & Wayne’s bridal dance was the funniest and best I have seen, classic
12 – I like the classic look to this portrait of Melissa& Justin.
13 – There is rarely anyone prouder than the mother of the groom on a wedding day and you can see it in Liz’s face here, a lovely moment.
14 – My favourite father/daughter photo – this has extra significance as Carly’s dad Don was quite sick at the time and you can see them both enjoying the moment together oblivious to what is going on around them.
And that is the initial 14 images, all of them tell a storey about the moment, the people and their emotions at the time so I hope you have fun judging a winner. The cut off for votes will be 1st February, 2010. Don’t stress if your comment doesn’t appear straight away as it has to be approved before it shows up.
Have fun with it!
63 Responses to “Just for fun…vote for your favourite wedding photo of the year 2009”
By Justin Shea on Feb 1, 2010
I’d definitely have to agree with my hot new wife, Melissa – Photo #12 gets my vote – I’m so pleased I’d give it a 12 out of 10!
By Stephanie on Jan 31, 2010
Picture #1 Everything about Emma shone that day but her eyes were the brightest.
By Su Pensawat on Jan 31, 2010
No 12 beautiful photo
By Carole on Jan 31, 2010
I vote no 1 Emma. She is a perfect picture of bridal beauty
By DENNIS Malcolm on Jan 31, 2010
No 1. Emma portrays the absolute picture of beauty
By Stuart McDonald on Jan 31, 2010
Picture No 10. One of the most important things for our wedding day was to include Catherine in as many ways we could. This photo does that perfectly and shows how stunning my beautiful wife was on the day.
By Earl on Jan 30, 2010
Photo #1- Great shot of Emma, looking lovely on her wedding day.
By Jon on Jan 30, 2010
My vote is for photo #1, as it’s an absolutely beautiful photo of my wife, Emma
By Amanda Nightingale on Jan 29, 2010
Photo #10 – Thank you, Johl for capturing this beautiful portrait of my darling Mum and I. It was so important to me to include her in our wedding day and this special photo will be a lasting reminder that even though she couldn’t be there in person, she was there in spirit and always in my heart.
By Bridgette on Jan 28, 2010
I pick picture 10. A lovely photo for Amanda to treasure forever
By Kerrie on Jan 27, 2010
#10 – a lovely photo of Amanda sharing a special day with her mum, even if just in spirit!
By Quentin on Jan 25, 2010
Picture No. 10 – Very moving.
By Astrid Sweres on Jan 24, 2010
There is such a strong feeling of connection in picture 10 – it seems as though Amanda is really communicating love and gratitude to her Mum. The composition is poignant and soulful.
By Doreen Nightingale on Jan 24, 2010
Picture no 10 – This picture of my grand daughter portrays her gentle loving nature. I am so proud of her
By Jude Lawson on Jan 22, 2010
I vote for photo number 1. It is stunning and very Audrey Hepburn.
By Cheryl Nightingale on Jan 22, 2010
Photograph No 10 – a beautiful image of Amanda and her adored mother.
By Bev Montgomery on Jan 22, 2010
I vote for pic no.2 the lighting and rustic look of the shed sums up this couple well. They are country kids at heart and the background suits them too a tee and i should know cause Col is my little bro.
By Adam on Jan 21, 2010
I think photo number 10 is great. Such a nice way to include you mum when she can’t be with you on your special day.
By Graeme Nightingale on Jan 21, 2010
Photo No 10.
Naturally I’m biased because Amanda is my lovely daughter. This photograph of Amanda with the picture of her mum Cathy is beautiful and tugs at the heartstrings.
Cathy penned the following some years ago …..
“Photos are frozen moments captured from the flowing stream of time
Lasting reminders of time gone forever in another paradigm, suspended in a timeless frame, like a perennial sweet refrain.”
This photo is a perfect example.
By Colin Down on Jan 20, 2010
I vote for number 2. the lighting looks great and the photo looks so natural.
By Adele on Jan 20, 2010
I would have to say photo #1. Your right about her eyes, simply stunning!
By Julie on Jan 20, 2010
I vot for #1. All the colours really show the beauty of the bride
By Pat on Jan 20, 2010
no 1 beautiful photo
By Michelle on Jan 19, 2010
I love picture 10. What a lovely way for Amanda to tribute her beautiful Mum. Such a stunning photo that captured a very precious moment.
By Dannii Canterford on Jan 19, 2010
number 12 – beautiful photo, beautiful wedding
By Cynthia on Jan 19, 2010
As a proud Mum I vote for Photo # 1. It is a stunning photo that shows up Emma’s beautiful eyes and lovely smile.
By B G-S on Jan 19, 2010
My vote goes to No. 10 – Amanda & her mum.
It’s simple but yet conveys such a strong message with the perfect setting.
By Jane on Jan 19, 2010
Photo 10!
By Heidi Leary on Jan 19, 2010
Photo 10. A great way to include Amanda’s mother in her big day.
By Jane O'Donnell on Jan 18, 2010
Pic No. 2 for me – the light and colour looks awesome
By Aida Stevens on Jan 18, 2010
Picture No. 1 for me. Emma glowing and radiant on her very special day!!
By Kate Lawson on Jan 18, 2010
I vote for #1 as it is an amazing photo of my sister!
By Ellie on Jan 18, 2010
No.1 Emma looks beautiful!!
By Eva Vega on Jan 18, 2010
Photo no. 1 gets my vote – stunning!
By Martine Fleming on Jan 18, 2010
Picture No. 1 of Emma. She looks stunning, the green of the tree really sets her eyes off.
By Simon on Jan 18, 2010
Me thinks #10 is de best!
By Emma Abundo on Jan 18, 2010
I vote for #1, as it’s a photo of me! Thanks Johl for capturing the emotion & fun of the day, you certainly got some fantastic photos!
By Lyndal Gow on Jan 17, 2010
# 12 is the best. i love it and it sums up both Justin & Mel. thanks for a great day Johl it was fun.
By Bob on Jan 17, 2010
Picture no. 12 – Mel and Justin-fantastic pose at the end of a beautiful wedding and the reception was tops too!
By maria porta on Jan 17, 2010
I think picture No 10 is a beautiful photo of Mandy and her Mum.
By ARTHUR SELMAN - on Jan 17, 2010
I think that number 12 is the best.
It really, really is!
of course it does help that Melissa is my Daughter, so I am not biased in any way.
Melissa – No. 12 – Got it?
Arthur.
By Clare Shea on Jan 17, 2010
My vote is for picture 12.
By Mel Shea on Jan 17, 2010
Well I have to vote for # 12 – our photo.
We had the most fantastic day and I just love this photo of the two of us.
Thanks Johl!!!
By Sharlene Bennett on Jan 17, 2010
Picture number two. A beautiful wedding summed up by a beautiful photo.
By Ante Mihovilovic on Jan 17, 2010
Photo No. 10. Amdanda and Cathy what a wonderful setting for the perfect picture.
By Kym on Jan 17, 2010
Picture number 10. What a lovely tribute to a lovely lady. A stunning, moving photo.
By Jenny Croom on Jan 17, 2010
Picture number 10 is my choice. Mandy’s expression says so much. She looks to be not only a beautiful bride, but a lovely person.
By Diane Lee-Davie on Jan 17, 2010
Photo 14 for sure.
By Boris on Jan 16, 2010
I pic picture X (that’s a 10).
By Nicole O'Donnell on Jan 16, 2010
Love photo number 2. Gorgeous shot of Col and Fee
By Hayley Croom on Jan 16, 2010
Picture 10. This picture of Mandy and Cathy is really beautiful and touching.
By Caitriona Duffy on Jan 16, 2010
I would love to put a vote in for picture number 6 – we loved all the photos from our wedding!
By Fiona Napper on Jan 16, 2010
I love picture 10. It’s a moving image of Mandy and her Mum.
By Carly on Jan 15, 2010
I vote for number 14.
A beautiful loving moment between my dad and I. It makes me cry every time I look at it. I miss him so much. Beautiful work Johl.
By Rowena Leung on Jan 15, 2010
Picture No.10 What a beautiful photo Amanda. A moment with your mother you can cherish on your special day. The photo captures it beautifully.
By Susan Lindsay on Jan 15, 2010
Picture number 10 – It is such a beautiful potrayal of mother and daughter and it evokes genuine heartfelt emotion – I love it!
By Amarjeet Virdi on Jan 15, 2010
No. 10
Amanda’s portrait. Quite a unique concept and beautiful execution.
By shaun on Jan 15, 2010
10 – a beautiful portrait of Mandy and a lovely way to have her mother part of her wedding day memories!
By Bill Spasevski on Jan 15, 2010
Picture number 10. A beautiful tribute from Mandy to her mum.
By Kay MacKenzie on Jan 15, 2010
Ooops – my comment was for Picture No. 2 – Col and Fiona Down.
Kay
By Kay MacKenzie on Jan 15, 2010
Love the photo! Very country and original…………
By Gary Croom on Jan 15, 2010
Picture No. 10. A beautiful, serene image of Amanda and her mother Cathy.
By Fee Down on Jan 14, 2010
I love my pic – number 2. The shed is amazing and feel and light is great. It sums us up totally. Definately have to put a vote down for it for sure. Cheers