Ahlam's engagement

A week ago I had the opportunity to take some pics for Ahlam at her engagement party. Ahlam was initially quite overwhelmed by having a larger than normal camera pointed at her. Not before long, she was up to her usual self (so her friends tell me), the portrait below says it all.

Folks, if you want to take smiling lessons, Ahlam will show you how it's done... I'm at the head of that line...

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

Eloise and Liam

There was something very different and unique about Eloise and Liam's wedding. For one, it was out of Sydney...that in itself was exciting! We hit the road really early cos we were forewarned about the unpredictable traffic. We got to Blackheath with plenty of time to spare and in true Ella style, within 5 minutes of hoping off the car, she found something to buy. Yes, Ella is one reason for Sydney's inflation figures...

The weather was perfect. Blue skies and a sunny spring day. The reception marquee was very elegant. Thank you for a lovely day, guys...we had lots of fun out there...

Shanti-shanti.

Baby Athletic

A couple of weekends ago we hung out with some tiny bubs (well, not really that tiny as it turns out)... summer was almost here and you could feel the heat poking thru just to let us know summer was just going to be round the corner.

Incidentally, one of the mum's designed all the outfits (Baby Athletic). If anyone wants to find out more about them, just drop me a line.

My sister got married!

Oh wow, the day finally arrived. It's quite funny how it all just crept up. We've been counting down to this date for awhile now. Jokes about dieting and all... and it hit me the day before that my sister was actually getting married. I felt an immense amount of excitement and also nervousness (good kind of nervousness) for her and Bob. Well, for those that know her very well, you'd know my sister is very particular about the details...the invites, the dress, the food, the flowers, her hair, her makeup, her dress, the material of her dress.... errr...wait, I think that's called being a "bridezilla". I even wanted to get her a Godzilla suit for her entrance into her reception...I wish I did! I still remember it was only yesterday she brought back samples of her invite. I made comments like "looks like a Westpac ad.... this one's too Thai Airways..." I can't seem to shake my day job.

The day went thru without a hitch. We were blessed with great weather (Ella's been checking the weather weeks leading up to the wedding), peonies were in season and we were all certainly excited to be part of this special day, as were our many international guests. It was a colourful event with lots of speeches, well wishes from those who couldn't make it (gotta love technology), dancing and of cos, FOOD.

Congratulations Bob, Shrek is all yours.... remember what Dom said at the reception: Safety first! Get yourself a safety helmut!

As they say in Swahili, P O N G U E Z I!

My sister is almost married

7 days before her big day, we took my sister and uncle BOB for a photo shoot. There was no short of enthusiasm from the couple...erm, maybe just frm Shrek.

My favourite moment is asking uncle BOB for "big eyes".

Almost there, Shrek.... come this weekend I get to convert your bedroom into my very own walk-in-wardrobe.

Agnes and Clifford ~ The wedding

A week ago, Agnes and Clifford were kind enough to meet me for a early morning, ahem, 6am shoot on the last day of Sculptures by The Sea at the lovely Tamarama.

A week later, on their wedding day, Mother Nature decided that it too, wanted to test the resolve of the couple and wound up the temperature for the weekend, with temperatures on Saturday peaking at the mid to high 30s! Nonetheless, Clifford stayed cool in his 3-piece suit. With 8 'brothers' in tow, he had nothing to worry about...except: (1) making sure he shouted loud enough from the ground floor, 11 floors up, "Agnes I LOVE YOU", (2) passing the 'touch test' and (3) mastering and choreographing the macarena dance with the 'bros'... all while making sure his set of to-die-for angle wings and devil horns were in place.

Agnes, great taste in flowers! Am a big fan of peonies! And oh, good pick on your man too...

Congrats on your wedding, guys...and Clifford, I think you need to get Louis a new pair of socks.

Mervat and Sal

I've known Mervat for quite some time now. If I think about it, it's prob close to 10 years, beginning with the time we first worked in Balmain followed by a couple more years in North Sydney.

Mervat's been planning the perfect wedding for the longest time! The perfect dress, the perfect cake and the perfect man! All these elements came together on like a perfectly made macaron on Sunday! For Sal, the 42 deg heat was literally a walk in the park! One day Sal, I might be lucky enough to visit Oman!

So folks, here's a little slideshow of highlights for the oh-so-hot couple! Oh, for those that are wondering, the lovely dress Merve chose for her special day is a Pronovias.

As they say in Arabic, "M A B R O U K"

agnes & clifford ~ a 6am start

My day actually began at 4.45am this morning having spent the day before at 3,500ft by 9am, coming home to do some DIY and being covered in paint speckles and finishing off with a wedding reception in Liverpool.

Caught up with our friends, Agnes and Clifford who are getting married this weekend. We thought to catch the last day of Sculptures by the Sea 2009...bright and oh-so-early (too early for some!)

Some highlights:

Juicy Fitness

A friend of ours, Lil has started a personal training business, Juicy Fitness. We caught up with her on the weekend to do some fun shots for her website http://www.juicyfitness.com.au/

The last time I went to the gym, I nearly died, but Lil sure knows how to make it fun. Lil trains in and around Sydney. Get in touch with her if you want to get fit, stay fit the fun way.

Enjoy the highlights and also the short reel below.

Catherine & Kevin

Elaine & Raymond's wedding day

I've known Raymond since high school. I remember the first day we met, at Woodwork class. We were assigned a project to build a coffee table each. We chose our wood, I picked mine and Raymond quietly pinched my wood for his project. Being the new guy in school, I didn't want to pick a fight. No matter, I topped the class ...and the year (sorry, i know, NERD) fast forward many years, I introduced Raymond's now wife to him... along with many other things.... "thanks Raymond, I'd be expecting that big fat thank you cheque in the mail!"

It was nice to attend a wedding a guest for a change.

Elaine & Raymond

10 cities, 28 days. An amazing trip.

Gone fishing .....

[e.p] will be out of town for the next month or so .... one half of [e.p] is on holidays whilst the other half is working out of Sydney.

Hopefully there'll be some photos to post from our adventures ...

Happy Easter everyone and take care ....

Ginny & Michael

natasharoesli.com launch

Today we gathered at Blues Point, Sydney to have a sneak preview launch of natasharoesli.com. Natasha is joined by Yu and Pem to create an excellent team who are available to cater for your parties, weddings, or just a quiet get together.

They are dedicated to provide a unique experience where food and ambience comes together innovative approach to culinary excelence. Give natasha and her team a buzz the next time you need catering, tell em we sent ya =)

http://natasharoesli.com/

M & M

Gareth & Jo

A & J

 

 

 

H & D