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fabulous interiors… 14th jul ‘10

availablelight — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:23:24 +0000

being a former student of interior design, it was fun for a change to photograph this newly renovated urban space last week. this tastefully decorated open plan room functions as the reception and entertaining area for their staff and clients. top picks below…

two brothers… 11 jul ‘10

availablelight — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:49:15 +0000

how does the old saying go: “boys will be boys”… never more true than when you have plans for them! we had gorgeous light and sunny winter weather down at the beach for nate & cole’s photo session… but one boy decided the camera was not for him that day, and rather than upset him and end up with grumpy pictures we decided to work with the younger brother first, and get to the elder boy afterwards, on his own terms. i employed some wildlife field tactics – was so funny seeing him pop his head out from behind the trees to check where i was, curious in spite of himself!

here’s some of their pics…

50 years is a good excuse for a party! 27 jun ‘10

availablelight — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 05:23:44 +0000

after the portraits we all headed over to the reception venue, the waterfront Browns Bay Marine Centre. The room was gorgeous, the food was so tasty, the people were great fun and the night was one to remember! and here’s the proof…

reception details!

mc francis

speeches

traditional dance

bridal dance

caaaaaaaaaake!

(everyone dinged on their glasses)

dance dance dance!

the happy couple

family photo

one more kiss…

congratulations again – thank you for sharing your special day with us!

mini wedding portraits session… 27 jun ‘10

availablelight — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:13:11 +0000

the rain had been coming down off and on all day – but magically, when the ceremony finished, the skies cleared for just enough time for us to grab these portraits! the beautiful venue gardens were all dripping and cold but you’d never know it to see the warm smiles on these two lovebirds…

and the rain started again as we headed for the cars. one more post to come: the family reception dinner

renewing 5 decades of vows… 27 jun ‘10

availablelight — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:59:01 +0000

as the young pastor who performed the celebrant duties said, “how does one begin to lead a ceremony which celebrates a marriage that has been in place longer than one has even been alive?”

well, pastor hugh’s age notwithstanding; the ceremony was elegant and beautiful, and a fitting tribute to the love shared for so long between two such gentle and well-loved people. but, enough talk – more photos!

the processional

piano music from rikka

at the altar

granddaughter giane’s special item

‘young’ pastor hugh

renewing the vows

my fave from the whole day!

presenting (once again) mr and mrs talosig

the recessional

portraits and reception still to follow! i had to break up the posts because there were SO many favourites… stay tuned!

ceremony venue & details… 27 jun ‘10

availablelight — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:17:40 +0000

some photos of the beautiful ceremony venue and gorgeous decorations lovingly designed & prepared by the golden couple’s grandchildren and extended family…

photos of the ceremony coming soon – and stay tuned after for the reception!

sneak peek: what true love looks like… 27 jun ‘10

availablelight — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:20:30 +0000

“…and true love it is a rock
smoothed over by a stream
and no ticking of a clock
truly measures what that means…”
(Shaun Mullins – Shimmer)

congratulations for a wonderful 50 years of marriage – more photos coming soon!

june special on pet portraits now! 9 jun ‘10

availablelight — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:15:44 +0000

book a PET PORTRAIT session now for just $50 – that’s half the regular price! Offer ends 30 June 2010 and spaces are limited, so be quick. these sessions are very popular… it seems like a lot of people really love their pets!

your pet’s photo session will be held at your home, in a relaxed and familiar environment. time will be taken to gain their trust and ensure they are comfortable with the intrusion into their space, in order to have them behaving just how they do for you, looking alert and happy!

i am so grateful that i had the foresight to capture my own gorgeous rescued wild-born kitten miffy (above) before she became terminally ill and had to be put to sleep at just one year of age. We still miss her but having such a beautiful photo is a great comfort – and seeing her little pink tongue always poking out brings back lots of fun memories!

Your beloved pets are with you for such a short time – don’t miss your chance to remember them for ever with beautiful and heartwarming portraits from available light ltd. Contact us today to arrange your booking!

1-year-old melodie’s family… 28 may ‘10

availablelight — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 07:01:21 +0000

and here are the promised favourites from melodie’s family session last friday! we were battling rain showers and approaching dark as well as the typical 1-year-old stuff like “no, i’m going that way” and “i want those chickens” and “deep water? lemme see!” but we got through it and had a great time too

there are quite a few pics (including the sneak peek a couple of posts ago) so let’s get started…

hug for daddy (just home from work)

ducks in three… two…

…one!

look, hairy chicken!

hairy chicken

following hairy chicken

hug for daddy?

no, hug for mummy!

compromise: family hug!

wheeeeeeee!

alone time for mum & dad

playful

serious moment

final shot, almost totally dark

thanks guys, it was lots of fun!

kit’s baby “sprinkle”… 30 may ‘10

availablelight — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:20:10 +0000

this is the second time i have been privileged to photograph an important event for this family… here are kit & darwin’s wedding photos. as promised, here’s a few more of the photos from kit’s baby shower on sunday – a fun morning with lots of laughs, silly games, yummy food, and good friends.

congratulations again to kit, darwin, daughter gianne and baby son-on-the-way!