Today on the blog I am sharing a portfolio session with Ella Mullins. We met up in the Nowra CBD as we wanted to use a space with clean lines so we could take some headshots with minimal backdrops. This was a fun booking where I had the chance to be creative.
If you would like to update your portfolio send me an email to info@samuelwhitephoto.com to find out more.
Earlier this month I spent some time with Katrina, the owner of Sacari for a branding session in her salon. Sacari cordless hair stylers are a new innovative product that fit neatly into your handbag, with patented technology that allows users to create salon-quality hairstyles anytime and anywhere. To find out more or to purchase your own click this link.
Jeremy and Cayla celebrated their wedding in a beautiful, relaxed country setting. The intimate ceremony took place overlooking a waterfall surrounded by gardens. Their day was full of rustic charm and bright pops of colour. The pair were married at Terara Park, a farm style venue on the south coast. They spent the morning apart preparing for the day before heading to say their I do’s. Following their portraits with the bridal party they had a fun filled reception in a fairy lit barn adding to the character of the day.
Congratulations Jeremy and Cayla, I’m so happy for you both!
Celebrant: Kristie Wilkinson
Florist: Taylor Made Bouquets
Hair Stylist: Zavaali
Makeup Artist: Makeup by Kye
MC: Josh Dean
Cake Maker: Sweetart Creations
Venue: Terara Park
As if their wedding venue burning down wasn’t bad enough, why not throw a global pandemic into the mix. For Hamish and Sammi, no obstacle could keep these two apart. The two tied the knot on the 13th of February at Worrowing Estate in Jervis Bay surrounded by friends and family. They spent the morning preparing for the ceremony with their bridal party and then met up in the homestead gardens for a first look to calm the nerves. They spent the morning having their portraits taken so they could enjoy the celebrations rather than leaving their guests. In a lot of ways Hamish and Sammi are very different, but they are living proof that opposites attract and compliment each other perfectly. We loved spending our day getting to know these lovely newlyweds and wish them every happiness in their future life together.
Venue: Worrowing Jervis Bay
Styling and Coordination:The Wedding and Event Creators
Celebrant: Todd Mayhew
Florist: Ivy Lane Coordination
Hair Stylist: Hair by Holly Gould
Makeup Artist: Sally Ann Beauty
Caravan Bar: The Rambling Rose
Catering: Rabbit and Co Catering
Live Music: Tillee Music and The White Tree
Photo Booth: The Selfie Stand
Today we bring you a stunning pregnancy photography session captured at Hyams Beach in Jervis Bay. Janelle was eager to capture this special time in her life at this beautiful south coast location. We met right as the sun was setting, and the session went perfectly. All the best for the birth Janelle!
Today on the blog I am sharing the highlights from my in home session with parents Andrew and Nina. Having photographed their engagement and wedding, it was nice to catch up on their next special milestone - parenthood. Congratulations on the arrival of little Freya, she is adorable.
Congratulations to Corey and Alicia on the arrival of their daughter Eden who entered the world on Sunday the 3rd of January 2021 at 7:56 pm weighing 3460g and 51cm. Having spent some time with this family of three, it was clear to see that the sleepless nights are well worth it for the precious smiles and little yawns. Unlike studio photography sessions, I don’t like to use props and I like to capture authentic moments of your family during the newborn stage. Here are some of the highlights from our session together.
Keith and Jaclyn’s engagement session was so sweet. The two of them explored the beach while getting some photos captured. An engagement session is the perfect way to get comfortable in front of the camera and for me to get to know you both before your wedding day. The photos are always so nice to look back upon, as an engagement is something so worth celebrating. Thank you Keith and Jaclyn for our lovely session together.
I recently spent some time with Amanda from Watermelon Communications to create some branded content for her marketing business. Amanda thrives on helping small business owners feel confident about their marketing. I quickly learnt that at Watermelon Communications, what you see is what you get. You reap the rewards of working directly with Amanda to identify and achieve your goals.
When Amanda’s not at her desk you’ll find her juggling kids, tending indoor plants, or bouncing around a basketball stadium. To find out more click this link.
Here are some of the highlights from our content shoot together.
Chris and Elena tied the knot on the 4th of February at The Cove Jervis Bay, a beautiful beach side wedding venue nestled in the National Park. They said their I do’s on a private beach, overlooking the crystal clear waters and surrounded by their loved ones. Their wedding was very romantic and had a few unique elements worth noting. The groom wrote a beautiful story which he read during their sit down reception. The father of the bride, a former wedding photographer, took some time to photograph the couple on the beach which made me hopeful that one day my daughters would like to do the same. After the formalities ended the couple spent the evening partying and celebrating their marriage at this private resort style venue.
Congratulations Chris and Elena, what a special day!
Venue: The Cove Jervis Bay
Celebrant: Cathryn Philpott
Marquee and Furniture Hire: South Coast Party Hire
Hair Stylist: Absolute Hair by Tia
Makeup Artist: Makeup by Megan
MC: David Klomp
Videographer: Two Folks Films
Earlier this month I caught up with Carik and Lisa. These are two of my lovely past clients who I had the pleasure of photographing their wedding 18 months ago. This time we caught up in Jervis Bay for a family session. We had so much playing on the beach, with everyone getting a little wet at the end, but it made for some of my favourite images. I look forward to seeing you guys again and capturing more memories for your family as they grow up.
Brooke and Ahmed had their hearts set on a south coast wedding from the moment they began planning. The two tied the knot at Crooked River, a beautiful winery in Gerringong. Brooke and Ahmed engineered a heartfelt ceremony where they said their vows overlooking the gorgeous vineyard. They celebrated their marriage with an intimate reception at the winery where emotional toasts were made and memories shared. Unfortunately due to the pandemic many of Ahmed’s relatives were unable to attend, but the couple acknowledged how important family is to them and how much their presence was missed. As the sun set over the coastline they had their first dance as husband and wife, and it was certainly a moment to remember. I loved getting to know this beautiful couple and celebrating the biggest occasion in their life together.
Congratulations Brooke and Ahmed, enjoy your highlights!
Venue: Crooke River Winery
Styling: The Wedding and Event Creators
Hair Stylist: Chelsea Taylor
Makeup Artist: Nadeen Hunt
Cake Maker: Parfait Patisserie Kiama
Florist: Kristal: Always Flowers Kiama
Music: Mark Dabin
Catering: Crooked River Winery
MC: Jesse Hollis
Car: Dosh Limo
Hayden and Brooke’s gorgeous Southern Highlands wedding was the perfect celebration of love. They had a beautiful outdoor wedding in the middle of summer at The House On The Hill. This stunning Bowral venue is picture-perfect, with 16 acres of rolling hills overlooking Mt Gibraltar. Beyond the beautiful setting though, it was such a joy to work with Hayden and Brooke. These are two of the sweetest people, who have been together for over a decade. Congratulations on your marriage, I couldn’t be happier for you both.
Venue: The House On The Hill
Celebrant: Rose-Mary Johnson
Styling and Hire: South Coast Party Hire & The Wedding and Event Creators
Hair and Makeup: Ally Trenear from Divine Makeup Artistry
Cake Maker: Mrs. C Cupcakes
Florist: The flower Pursuit
Catering: Aussie Grown Catering
The southern highlands is a popular area for weddings, and The Rift is definitely one of the most stunning homesteads in Bowral. This Victorian Italianate mansion is surrounded by beautiful gardens and lush, rambling countryside, which suited Michael and Crystal’s wedding perfectly.
After a heartfelt outdoor ceremony which began with Crystal singing her way down the aisle, we ventured around the property for some bridal portraits before making our way back for an alfresco reception. I loved getting to know this couple and celebrating the biggest day of their lives!
See below the amazing vendors involved and keep scrolling to view all the highlights of this intimate wedding.
Coordinator: Planned By Page
Venue: The Rift, Bowral
Celebrant: Stephen Cathcart
Florist: Ruby Oak
Caterer: Delilah & Co catering
Hair Stylist: Michelle Netrval
Makeup: IconiX
Hire: Event Hire Sydney
Napkin hire: Eljay Goods
Videographer: Hidden Leaf productions
Stationery: Brookes Admin
Terara Riverside Gardens has definitely been the location of choice for a lot of our wedding couples and we’re not sad about that at all! When it comes to vibrant colours, this riverside property happily shows off season to season.
Lachlan and Maddie are getting married at Terara Riverside and were excited to have their engagement session here, as it meant they were able to see how the property has evolved since they first booked. With rain expected we ditched the beach and planned to take some shots in the greenhouse, but as luck would have it we were able to get some shots around the property before it started to sprinkle.
Congratulations guys on your engagement and I will see you at the wedding!
It’s not hard to see why new parents Kurt and Ella are so smitten, baby Oliver is just adorable. Having only caught up a few short weeks ago for a maternity shoot, it was incredible to see how already they are so comfortable in their new roles as mum and dad. Congratulations on your little man and thank you for welcoming me into your home to capture some of those first precious moments.
Tennille and Jacob knew early on in the planning that their wedding day was about much more than the bride and groom. It was a day to celebrate two families becoming one. When they organised their run sheet for the wedding they opted for pre-ceremony portraits to make sure they could spend more time with all the people they love most. We had lots of rain leading up to their wedding day, but on the 9th of January we had clear skies and the sun came out for what felt like the first day of the 2021 summer. I couldn’t be happier to document the wedding of these two and celebrate their special marriage, here are some of the highlights.
Venue: Figbird Cottage
Planning and Coordination: The Wedding and Event Creators
Makeup Artist: Makeup by Megan
Hair Stylist: Ghem Hairworks
Celebrant: Todd Mayhew
Transport: Stuarts Coaches
Catering: Bumpy Road Catering
Photo Booth: Capture Your Night
Musician: Kellie Andrews
One of my favourite things about being a photographer is being able to tell stories. Your stories. I love journaling peoples lives, from a growing bump to a newborn baby. From a young couple just engaged and to saying I do on their wedding day. I love being part of all those special moments and knowing that I am helping preserve memories from the biggest moments in peoples lives. In saying that, this post isn’t about me, it’s about Amber and Andrew. Earlier this month they welcomed their son Finn into the world, and just in time to join them for their big day. I was invited into their home to capture some newborn photos. There is no love greater than the love a baby brings. Congratulations guys, Finn is perfect.
Welcome to the world Dax Gould. This little man is now the little brother of one very proud big sister, Lara who was so excited to introduce me.
The family photos in Dax’s session capture so much of the love and adoration in his family’s faces. This is one of the best parts of having newborns photographed. It’s a special time for everyone to look back on.
John and Jasmine, thank you for welcoming me into your home and for sharing in this love bubble. I hope you treasure these photos for generations to come.
I recently had a wonderful session in Jervis Bay with this gorgeous family.
We met at one of my favourite white sand beach locations, Blenheim. Summer time at the beach is a beautiful time of the year to have photos as the atmosphere is fun, you can wear comfortable light clothing and the light is magnificent. When I photograph children I try to keep them occupied and having fun, so not only did we have the water but these sisters could roam around the rocks and sand with their parents which made for some very natural shots.
I find it a lot easier to let kids play and enjoy themselves, rather than force them into posing. If they are having fun, the photos are way more natural. Here are the highlights from our session together.
