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Hari and Losni have it all – a great sense of style, class and a refreshing self-deprecating sense of humour. Being drawn to its classic architecture and unique decor, they chose the iconic Queen Victoria Building in Sydney for their “after dark” e-session. The photo session turned into a mini-adventure, involving sweet-talking security guards for access to the grand Tea Room, hunting around in the dark for light switches and having imaginary tea parties (Losni’s idea). Here are some of my favourites from their session – big thanks to Sidd and Jo for your help.

Rakesh and Sunita had agreed to meet me at the Opera House for their afternoon e-session, but due to major road closures were running very late. We managed to get a few great night shots by Sydney’s famous Circular Quay foreshore, and rescheduled a daytime re-shoot a few days later. We had a lot more success the second time round and I got to know Rakesh and Sunita better. They are both warm, loving and humble people. Here are a few favourites from their e-sessions. I’ll post up their wedding photos in a following post.

Shirin and Hansel chose the gorgeous Rocks and Sydney Harbour areas for their e-session. It’s always fun shooting there for the variety and colour of the back streets of the Rocks along with easy access to views of the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.

Shirin was a little shy at first but before we knew it she was really working it for the camera! Hansel was not camera shy in the least:

I think Shirin was a little embarrassed to be canoodling near a street with lots of passing cars :)

An award winning smile:

Thanks for a fun afternoon Shirin and Hansel and I’m really looking forward to your wedding in June!

I met trendy young couple Preet and Deep on the Opera House steps for their e-session. They were instantly relaxed and at ease in front of the camera, and clearly just love each other’s company.

Note: the “kissing the sun” shot was not my idea :)

The sun peered out from the clouds for just an instant – long enough for me to capture my favourite shot of the afternoon:

Sorry Preet, I just had to post these two!

Thanks for a fun afternoon Preet and Deep and I’m looking forward to capturing more fun and romantic moments at your wedding next month!

When Adam and Malisha rocked up dressed in vibrant pinks and purples, I knew this e-session was going to be a riot. Malisha had chosen Newtown for it’s wild graffiti and unpredictable environments, which I think suits their personalities to a T.

We kicked off early in the morning in the Rocks and continued to Newtown for some silly antics.

Adam and Malisha, if your e-session is anything to go by, your wedding day in a couple of weeks is going to be twice as fun!

David and Yen love spending time in Centennial Park with their gorgeous little boy, Liam, so it was the perfect setting for their e-session. They share so much love for each other and for their son and I can’t wait to capture more loving moments at their wedding next month.

Liam is so cheeky!

I left Liam with his grandma and a pond full of ducks for some alone time with David and Yen around the idyllic parklands.

Thanks for a great afternoon David and Yen – see you at the wedding!

Jak and Sally chose The Rocks for their e-session playground as it was where they first met. They were all smiles and as we wandered through the city I felt as if I was catching up with old friends.

I love this sequence – very cheeky!

Sally is somewhat obsessed with the colour pink, and for this I am grateful after seeing her vibrant top jump off the screen in the photos.

I love exploring the Rocks – at times you feel as if you’re wandering through Prague or Venice. I think this image exemplifies that feeling.

Seriously… Sally’s top just pops!

They’re such a sweet couple – their wedding on board the breathtaking Bella Vista next month is going to be a blast!

When Gauri and Amro asked me to photograph their e-session in Newtown, I could barely contain my excitement. Their playful nature and utter inability to last for more than five seconds without cracking up laughing, combined with the energy and vibrant colour and textures of Newtown promised to result in some fantastic images. Here are a few of my favourites from the day.

Note for photographers: Most of these photos made use of off-camera lighting. Taking your flash off camera gives you the ability to add another dimension to your images – you are in control of the light.

I love the energy of this image.

My absolute favourite from the day.

Thanks for a great afternoon guys, I’m looking forward to the laughter and joy at your wedding in September.

Nothing can prepare you for the sheer silliness of Matt and Beck.

Beneath all the crazy, Matt and Beck share a warm-and-fuzzy love.

Beck: “Can Matt chase me around a tree like he does at home?”

Beck to me: “Make sure you get some photos of me poking my tongue out”.

My hands-down favourite from the afternoon:

Thanks for the great afternoon Matt and Beck – I can’t wait for the wedding!

This was more of a “pre-reception” photo session, as Pooja and Ishu were married in grand style in India earlier in December and came to Sydney to host a reception at Le Montage. Based in London, Pooja met Ishu in India while he was enlisted in the Indian Army. Pooja always has everyone in stitches with her razor sharp wit and self-referential humour. They both never take themselves seriously, love to dance and love each other’s company. Here are some of my favourites from their session, which led us through Sydney’s historic Rocks, Sydney Opera House, Overseas Passenger Terminal and under Sydney Harbour Bridge.

My favourite from the day – I always like to try something a bit different!

Pooja and Ishu – all the very best with your new lives in India.