Beautiful NZ wedding #2 - {Gold Coast Photographer}

As promised the 2nd installment of Martha and Lucas' wedding :)
Despite the rain we raved the beach, shoes off and had a lot of fun, we didn't have long as the only umbrella I brought with me, you see in the photos, somehow I managed to keep the camera kind of dry, it was worth it I think :)
A big thank you to Kylie Douglass who came and helped me out at the wedding, it was great to have an extra pair of hands :)
I love these photos, it was alot of fun to have a bit of a play when editing them, as you will see, I have done a few different things with a few of them, I love the effects :)
I was excited when I saw the 1st lot of photos, the way the circles have made a spiral makes me think of the Maori Koru -

The Maori Koru design is inspired by the New Zealand fern frond unfurling as it grows. It represents peace, tranquility, personal growth, positive change and awakening. It is associated with new life and harmony, so makes a wonderful gift for a new parent or child, newlyweds, or anyone starting on a new phase of their life.
Martha and Lucas incorporated the Koru into their wedding rings and had a beautiful Koru ornament on their table.
Again, Martha thank you for contacting me xx
Will be in touch with the rest of your photos in a few weeks xx

Beautiful NZ wedding #1 - {Gold Coast Photographer}

Facebook is an amazing thing, yes you will find me on there. Martha is one of the many school friends I have reconnected with, thanks to facebook and when she contacted me about wedding photos I very quickly became excited about the idea, not only was it chance to take gorgeous wedding photos, it was an awesome excuse to take my family back to New Zealand for a holiday.
The wedding was planned for 6.30 at night on the beach, at 1st this worried me (loss of light), but I soon remembered that6.30pm in NZ might as well be the middle of the day.
Apparently on January 16th the sun rose at 6.08am and set at 9.10pm, however we did not see it as it was grey all day, rainy and grey. This did not deter Martha and Lucas, the wedding was moved indoors and the greyest day became the most beautiful, loving, spiritual day.
Martha and her 3 beautiful girls walked in to the sound of an amazing tribal drum (which was beaten again at cake cutting), and I must admit, when Lucas came over and greated the girls with a kiss and gentle whispers, my heart melted and I teared up.
It was a truly beautiful wedding and I was so greatful to be part of it.
Becauseas always I want to share too many photos, there will be 2 blog post, 1 today, 1 tomorrow.
Martha, Lucas, Kirra, Maisie & Sylvia, that you for letting me be part of a special moment in your life.
Arohanui, Rana xxx

Baby Steps Antenatal Classes - {Gold Coast Photographer}

This year I am excited tobe part of a new venture :) Baby Steps Antenatal Education is offering private antenatal classes in the Brisbane region. I was asked if I would like to come to one of the 4 weekly sessions and offer mini maternity shoots to the couples attending the classes.
This week I had my 1st session and Sam has given me permission to show a couple of her photos.
Good luck with the upcoming birth Sam, I hope you will post about it on the Baby steps facebook page.
:) Rana xx