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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……

Dee and Peter were joined by family and friends at 2pm for their wedding at the delightful little chapel at the Cairns Tropical Zoo at Palm Cove.

The day started out overcast but cleared to a lovely afternoon. Dee looked stunning in her vintage style dress as she arrived right on time to be married to Peter.

Leisel from Our Ceremony performed a lovely ceremony inside the chapel which included two readings by family members. The paperwork done, Peter and Dee made their way down the aisle and outside to enjoy congratulations from family and friends. Everyone gathered in front of the chapel for a group photo with the bride and groom, followed by family and friends photos with Dee and Peter.

Dee and Peter had organised afternoon tea for their guests which included a mobile coffee van! A great idea and one I haven’t seen before. We joined the guests for coffee, taking some photos around the afternoon tea location. We then left them to it and headed down to the jetty at Palm Cove to get some more photos. It was a race against the big black cloud rapidly descending upon us from the ocean, we finished just as the rain hit and we all made a mad dash to the cars!

Thank you for asking me to be your wedding photographer Dee and Peter, you guys really had fun and it was my pleasure to photograph you! Below are a few of my favorite images from the day, you may also like to check out Dee and Peter’s on-line album.

Corinna and Cameron were married last Saturday at the picturesque Angsana Resort Chapel. As it has for the past 40 odd days without fail, it rained! Very unusual for this time of the year! It had all cleared up though by 2pm, just in time for Corinna’s arrival at the Chapel.

Corinna and the girls got ready at the Resort so it was just a short walk to the ceremony. The colour theme for the wedding was a stunning burnt orange colour teamed with black. An eye catching combination and very good for photos amongst the greenery of tropical North Queensland. Corinna and Cam’s little girl, Maddy, is 5 months old and was quite happy to be passed around and join in all the fun and games of a wedding! She was just too cute in her little white dress with an orange sash!

The ceremony was lovely and performed by Barry Waugh. ( I don’t think he plays cricket?)

After the ceremony we took photos with all the guests including a flower shower in front of the Chapel. Friends and family photos followed. A stroll along the avenue of palm trees next to the beach front for some fun shots of the guys and girls! Then we headed over to Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club, where the reception was held. Corinna had arranged for some golf buggies to be provided so we could have a zip around the golf course to take some photos.

When we arrived Angie and her assistant Katey were waiting for us, golf buggies all charged up and ready to go! Each couple grabbed a cart and away we went! First stop was the seventh hole! Definitely the most spectacular hole on the course, it is at the very top of the golf course and overlooks the entire property. Cam is a bit of a golf fanatic and Katey just happen to have some clubs for him to have a bash with! He couldn’t hide is disappointment when I told him we didn’t really have time for a round before the reception!

Last stop on the tour was the magnificent stone bridge, a must when taking photos at Paradise Palms!

Jennifer and MJ from MOD Videos were there to capture the day, always a pleasure to work with these guys.

Below are some of my favorite pics from the day….as you can see I had lots of favorites!

Check out Corinna and Cameron’s on-line album for more images from their wedding day.

Corinna and Cam, thanks for asking me to be your photographer! It was heaps of fun! I love my job, when I get to spend the day doing what I love with wonderful people, their friends and family!

Over the next few months I am attempting to spotlight some wedding services that I have experienced in and around Cairns, Port Douglas and the Tablelands.

I hope these posts will help brides and grooms with the planning of their special day.

So, my first post is about a lovely little wedding chapel nestled at the base of the hill, surrounded by lush tropical gardens, within the grounds of Cairns Tropical Zoo at Palm Cove.

For information regarding the Chapel check out the Cairns Tropical Zoo’s website.

Below are some images I shot at the Chapel on the weekend, you can view more images at the gallery.