Posts Tagged ‘Angsana Resort Chapel’

2011 was a busy year for me and 2012 is looking good! I put together this 5 minute video of some of my favorite images from weddings and other shoots I have done this year. It was a difficult task to get it down to five minutes! A big thank you to all my lovely brides and grooms, pregnant Mum’s and Dad’s and families I have photographed through out the year….it was my absolute pleasure to photograph every single one of you and capture these special moments in your lives. Thank you for trusting me with this important task. I am passionate about photography and so privileged that I can do something that I love so much as a full time job. Enjoy the video!

Lauren and Shane were married at Palm Cove on the 30th September 2011. You can see their story here. I recently received this lovely email from Lauren;

Hi Tracey, The photos look amazing. I was so excited to receive your text while I was away and then to see the photos…… I was speechless. I could not have been more excited or happy with them. I don’t know what else to say except thank you. I would shout from the top of the Angsana to everyone who was listening that if they’re planning on getting married, to use you as their photographer.

The whole day, to be honest, was perfect and I owe a lot of that to you. My whole family were so rapt with you and couldn’t speak highly enough of you and your services so from the bottom of my heart, truly thank you for everything you did for us on the day.

Lauren

A small intimate gathering with a few family and friends, Lauren and Shane were married outside the Angsana Chapel at Palm Cove. Barbie Anderson performed a lovely ceremony which included readings from both the bride’s and the grooms’ brothers. A group photo with everyone afterwards and then photos of family and friends with Lauren and Shane.

Some photos on the beach in front of Angsana then we headed down to the Palm Cove jetty for some more fun and photos!

Back at Angsana we did the mock cake cutting photos then I left Shane and Lauren to enjoy their wedding celebrations with their guests at the reception which was held inside the Angsana Chapel.

I love the warm tone to Lauren and Shane’s photos. We have had a lot of bushfires on the Atherton Tablelands and surrounds, combined with northerly winds there was a pall of smoke haze hanging around diffusing the light from the sun, giving this lovely warm effect to the photos. To see more photos from Lauren and Shane’s wedding day check out their on-line album.

and here is the video……

Saturday morning it was overcast and raining……..by the time 2pm Saturday afternoon came around the sun was shining and the sky was blue! Phew!

When I arrived at Dan and Anusha’s place the house was a hive of activity with Anusha’s parents, brothers and relatives all getting ready. Anusha looked stunning in her Sri Lankan traditional sari made from gold silk. Anusha’s Mum helped her with her jewellery, then Dan’s brother Nic arrived to deliver Anusha’s flowers. Anusha’s bridesmaid, Bernadette was also wearing a traditional sari which really fitted in with all the ladies! We took lots of photos with everyone, Anusha’s uncle was very helpful holding my reflector for me! A quick photo with Dan and Anusha’s gorgeous Border Collie’s before I headed down to the chapel to photograph Dan and Nic awaiting Anusha’a arrival.

Barbie Anderson performed a lovely ceremony at the Angsana Chapel at Palm Cove, with readings by both Anusha and Dan’s mothers. The paperwork complete, Dan and Anusha left the Chapel as Mr and Mrs! As they walked from the chapel the guests formed a guard of honor to throw petals for Dan and Anusha to walk through! A big group photo in front of the chapel was next, followed by family and friends photos with the bride and groom. The guests then headed down to the restaurant for drinks and canapes while we continued on down to the beach for photos.

After photos on the beach and palm tree lined esplanade, Dan and Anusha were transported in muscle car luxury, a fire engine red ’71 mustang convertible, to the Palm Cove jetty for more photos! Very cool!

Photos on the rocks and surrounds, then I left Dan and Anusha to enjoy their open top ride to their reception at Whitfield House.

What a great day! Thank you for asking me to be your wedding photographer Dan and Anusha, I really enjoyed being part of your special day!

Below are a few of my favorite images from their day. You may also like to check out Dan and Anush’a on-line album.

And here is a highlights video……

Shirley and Oliver came all the way from very cold Germany to be married on Palm Cove Beach. It rained mostly the day before with storms in the morning, but by the afternoon it was absolutely glorious! We had a big blue sky, some fluffy white clouds and a slight breeze to keep us cool!

Wayne Rees performed the ceremony for Shirley and Oliver. Wayne’s daughter and I were witnesses to the marriage. Afterward a bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate a toast to the newly married couple! The wine finished, we headed down to the beach for some photos with Shirley and Oliver. we also had a walk around the palm tree lines esplanade in front of Angsana Resort, then drove up to the Northern end of Palm Cove beach where we clambered around the rocks for some different and interesting backgrounds to the photos.

Thank you Shirley and Oliver for asking me to share and capture this special day in your lives, it was fun! Herzlichen Gluckwunsch an euch beide!

Below are a couple of my favorite images form Shirley and Oliver’s wedding day. You may like to view their on-line album to see some more!

Deb and Mark enjoyed a lovely small and intimate ceremony inside the Angsana Resort Chapel at Palm Cove.They were joined by four friends and two gorgeous little girls! One of them being their daughter, Charlotte. Charlotte is a happy, chatty and bouncy little girl and a joy to have around! She had two of Mark’s mates keeping her entertained on the beach while we took the photos!

Gayle Dean performed the marriage, which included a wine ceremony. After the ceremony we took assorted photos outside the chapel with Deb and Mark and their friends. Then we headed out to the Esplanade and the picturesque avenue of palm trees where we took some photos before moving down onto the beach.

Deb and Mark, thank you for asking me to be your photographer…it was a real pleasure! I enjoyed being part of this special day in your lives.

Below are a few of my favorite images from the day. You might like to check out Deb and Mark’s on-line album to see some more.

Alena and Berto were actually married in a small church ceremony in Sydney on the Sunday before their Cairns “wedding”. Their Cairns “wedding” was the big family and friends celebration of the start of their new life together.

And what a celebration it was! I arrived to take photos of Alena and the girls at Angsana Resort at 10.15am. Alena looked absolutely stunning in her fitted french lace latte coloured dress. The time flew fast and before we knew it it was time to head off  for the 12 pm ceremony at the Angsana Chapel.

Berto and the boys were looking very sharp in their suits, including William, Alena and Bertos’s favorite nephew who carried the rings. Some shots of the boys all together and then to the alter to await the arrival of Berto’s beautiful bride.

Wayne Rees performed a wonderful Affirmation of Vows ceremony which included a candle lighting ceremony by both Berto and Alena’s Mums. Wayne pronounced them husband and wife and the paperwork was completed. The bridal party danced their way out of the chapel with lots of bumps and wiggles!

In front of the chapel we organised all the guests behind Berto and Alena to have a flower shower followed by a group photo. After this a really big rush to get the family photos done, as unbeknown to Alena, Berto had arranged a chopper to pick them up on the beach front! So it was my job to try to get all the photos done before it arrived! I had one ear to the sky as I took the photos, ready to stop at any minute!

Bradley from Skysafari expertly maneuvered the chopper onto the beach for a nice landing behind the chapel. Alena was taken completely unaware! Berto had arranged it all and managed to keep it a secret for months! Well done Berto!

Alena, Berto and I boarded the chopper and waved to the guests as we departed Palm Cove Beach. Bradley flew us North to Undine Cay, a lovely deserted sand cay island east of the Daintree River on the Great Barrier Reef. We were there for around an hour or so taking photos and exploring the edge of the reef. Bradley and I lifted off the Cay to take same aerial shots of Berto and Alena inside the perfect heart shape in the sand which Bradley had carefully crafted with his feet! Thanks Bradley!

Back on the Cay, we all piled back into the R44 and flew West towards the Coast. Alena was in for yet another surprise as Berto had organised for them to go horse riding at Wonga Beach! You can see that there would have been no horse riding going on in the dress Alena wore for her wedding! Berto had thought of everything and had his sister pack some riding clothes for Alena! We were met by the Ride the Beach pick up bus and driven down to the beach to meet the horses. I took some photos of Berto and Alena with the horses on the beach in their wedding gear, then left them to it! They had the entire beach to themselves and enjoyed a wonderful  and romantic sunset ride. What a way to celebrate your wedding day!

Bradley and I flew back to the Heliport near Port Douglas where I had left my car at 8.30 that morning! Grabbing a bit to eat was my first priority! The reception was to be held at the Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas, so I made my way to there and got busy with photographing the reception venue set up. I met Berto and Alena back at the Sheraton around 6pmish where we did the mock cake cutting photos before they headed up to their room to refresh in time for the reception.

What an amazing day! Thank you for having me as your photographer Berto and Alena, it was a fun day and I had the best time!

You can see some of my favorite images from the day below (it was hard to pick my favorite!) You can view the entire album of images at Berto and Alena’s on-line album.

Stay tuned for Trash the Dress with Berto and Alena coming up soon!