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At the Beach with the Dogs

JD — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:52:48 +0000

These photos were done a couple of months ago when Heidi was pregnant with Lola, and were taken by the talented Kellie from Romantic Events Photography, thanks Kel. We decided that we should get some nice pregnancy portraits with the dogs down the beach, which is easier said than done.

I do a lot of couple and family portraits with dogs and this was a good opportunity to be on the other side of the lens and get the perspective of the clients. It is always fun doing shoots with dogs as they are unpredictable, fun and don’t really care that you want to take their photo, they will do what they want. Sort of like toddlers!! And it was harder than I expected to try and pose how Kellie wanted us to with the dogs pulling in all directions and jumping on us.

I find it weird getting my photo taken and I am much more comfortable on the other side of the lens but I find it an invaluable experience to get my clients perspective as it helps me understand what they are feeling and helps me grow as a photographer. I found the same thing when I was photographed at my wedding. How can you expect to know what it is like for your clients if you haven’t done it yourself!

Although it can be more difficult doing a shoot with dogs it really does help to relax everyone and have a bit of fun during the shoot.

You can check out some of the images below.

On a side note out new website will be launching very soon so I will update you all when it is ready to check out as I would love your feedback.

carrum beach

I love this photo of Heidi

My beautiful pregnant wife

Couple shoot – The last of the autumn leaves

JD — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:15:55 +0000

Allisa & Rob came to me wanting some fun natural portraits that really showed who they are as a couple. We decided to head down to a nice park in Vermont as I knew that the colours of the autumn leaves this time of year are very vibrant and full of life. They were both very comfortable in front of the camera right from the start and we had a lot of fun just wandering around the parklands capturing different images of them having fun and enjoying each others company.

The only time most couples get professional photos done is when they get married but I think it is great to get some more relaxed portraits that depict you as a couple to go along with your wedding images.

Have a look through a small selection I have posted here, I particularly like the last one where they autumn leaves are falling around them, it is very serene and romantic.

Dalmatians pre wedding shoot

JD — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:22:26 +0000

It is always fun doing shoots when dogs are involved but having two at the beach when the wind is blowing a gale was quite a challenge but really enjoyable at the same time. Fiona & Adam bought down their two dalmatians for their pre wedding shoot and we got some great images to go into their signature book for the wedding reception.

Check out the photos below that were taken at Carrum beach south of Melbourne.

couple portrait

dogs portrait

fun portrait

artistic photo

beach portrait

the dogs

Melbourne Pre Wedding Photography Portraits

JD — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:51:22 +0000

With the weather around Melbourne steadily improving and winter finally behind us we are doing quite a few pre wedding shoots in preparation for the upcoming wedding season. These photo shoots are a great way to get comfortable in front of the camera and get some nice casual shots of you together before the big day.

We find couples are much more relaxed and prepared to be photographed on their wedding day and consequently their images reflect that. Below are a few couples we have photographed recently to give you some ideas on what can be done. Some do it just for the experience while others do it with a purpose in mind like getting a signature book made up with the images that guest can sign on the wedding day.

pre wedding shoot

happy couple

fun photo

arty photograph

autumn fun

fun portrait

casual moment

edgy image

Pre wedding shoots

JD — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:37:15 +0000

I thought I would post a couple of our recent pre wedding shoots as we get a lot of questions about what type of shots we can do. The main aim of the shoot is really just to get to know the couples better before the wedding and to get them comfortable being photographed. They type of shoots we can do is only limited to your imagination really.

You can use the images for some nice casual prints on the wall, turn them into save the date cards or a new product we are doing is making a signature book to have at the reception for all your friends and family to sign.

Check them out below!