A perfect autumn day for this gorgeous couple.

This is Bev Short – a mother of two lovely girls, a carer of two gorgeous dogs and one rat, a wife of a very nice and supportive husband, a great photographer, and a good friend of mine.

Bev asked me to take some images of her so that she could choose one to be displayed at the entrance of her new exhibition. Then the question came, how would I photograph a photographer, especially one who is having a big day exhibiting her images! You see Bev is not your everyday portrait photographer, you need to visit her exhibition to get a better idea of her unique style.

We thought about different possibilities, but one thing for sure was that we didn’t want Bev with a camera around her neck – that was going to be too much of a cliché. In the end, Bev said to me that she wanted to be portrayed the way I see her. So I captured these images of her looking glamorous with bare feet and walking her two gorgeous dogs in one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Wellington – Karori Cemetery – which is close to where she lives. But actually the image she chose was not one of these – so you’ll have to go to her exhibition to see it!

Her exhibition, All Woman – A Modern Portrait of New Zealand Women, is open to the public now until 8 July, at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery, Shed 11, Wellington Waterfront.

Outside the Sarjeant Gallery, Wanganui.
I’m still working on the photographs of this beautiful wedding but meanwhile I’m leaving you all with one more image.

It has definitely been a busy few months and I have left my fotografica and personal blog a bit neglected. So many images to post but for the moment I will leave you with one of beautiful Tish. I was so delighted when Tish asked me to take her belly images because a few years ago I took her wedding images too. I’m always thrilled to take pregnancy shots for a past wedding client!

Just one pic from last Saturday’s wedding in Wanganui – Jacob and Emma you both looked lovely!
I took this image while in the car driving behind them on their way to the reception at the Sarjeant Art Gallery.

Above image taken by my second photographer Fergus Cunningham

Photo of Matt and his groomsmen taken by Fergus

Photo of Juls and her mum taken by Fergus

Above left, below left and below right images taken by Fergus

Matt and Juls, what an amazing wedding you guys had… It was fun photographing your day and I wish you all the best.

Venue: Icon restaurant, Te Papa

Wedding coordination and styling by: Charlotte Wood from Charlotte Wood Events

Flowers: Scent Boutique

Above image taken by my second photographer Fergus Cunningham

Above image taken by Fergus

Above image taken by Fergus

Above image taken by Fergus

Above image taken by Fergus

Above image taken by Fergus

Another fantastic wedding in the city, and this was definitely taken before the storm! Congratulations Mark and Susie, it was a pleasure photographing you guys.

Just one from last weekend’s wedding. More images coming soon…

Images of Matt and his groomsmen getting ready were taken by my second photographer Fergus Cunningham

From Ottawa to Seattle, and from Seattle to Wellington, Matt & Juls are married!  But first they had to get ready – so here are a selection of images taken before their fantastic ceremony at Icon in Te Papa. Juls and her lovely bridesmaids started the day across the street at the Museum Hotel, and Matt and the guys were at Matt’s mother’s house in Korokoro.  Check out the cool Lego ring box that was designed and built by Jack, Matt’s little brother.

Wedding Stylist & Co-ordinator: Charlotte Wood

Juls’ Hair and Makeup: Cathy Davys

Flowers: Scent

Videography: Peach House Productions

Our own ‘unveiled’ wedding photography at Te Papa last weekend. Juls looked absolutely gorgeous in her wedding gown and wearing her Oscar de la Renta shoes.

This is just one image of many more to come soon …