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Bec & Max

Posted on by Eric

There is something super captivating about an intimate wedding. It’s like witnessing a beautifully crafted film unfold right before your eyes. The connection between the couple, the raw moments shared between loved ones, and the atmosphere brimming with love and joy – it all comes together in a way that leaves you feel all the warm and fuzzies. Also, like you’ve chopped up an onion or two đŸ„Č

Recently, I had the awesome opportunity to capture one such wedding in the heart of Melbourne. A down-to-earth couple, exuding warmth and radiance, exchanged vows in the presence of their closest friends and family. From the very beginning, I knew Bec & Max’s day was going to be an exceptional one filled with epic moments and endless possibilities.

As a photographer, my goal is to encapsulate the essence of every moment, to freeze time and preserve the emotions that speak volumes. Bec & Max’s trust in me and the connection we built together allowed me to do just that for this most radical little stylish affair. The couple effortlessly blending modern and classic elements into their wedding, showcased their unique personalities through every detail – from the elegant attire, to the carefully curated dĂ©cor. Oh yes, there was coffee too. Great, great coffee meticulously finessed by Max himself.

But what truly made this day extraordinary though was the couple themselves. Their love was palpable, radiating a warmth that stoked everyones fires. They laughed together, shed tears of joy, and they revelled in the company of their loved ones. It was as if time stood still, allowing them to immerse themselves fully in the present moment… despite the ceremony keeping everyone on their toes…

Yep, that curve ball that all couples dread – RAIN! It arrived unannounced, threatening to dampen spirits and dim the light. But these two refused to let it overshadow their celebration that was so long in the making. They embraced the raindrops like melodic notes, dancing gracefully to their unique rhythm. It was so cool to see the simple element of water have the power to strip away the fluff to unite everyone there and ensured their ceremony was cemented in everyone’s memory.

In a world that often feels chaotic and overwhelming, weddings like these remind us of the importance of simply being present, and ground us with what is truly important. They serve as a testament to the enduring power of love and the transformative magic of authenticity. It is an honour to be part of such moments, to capture photographs that will be cherished for generations to come.

Geraldine & Bill

Posted on by Eric

Y’know, back in the day, the early days of photography, photographers were considered magicians of sorts. They could do something that no one else could do. They’d throw a hood over their head and peer into a big wooden box with a hunk of glass on the front. They’d turn some knobs and dials, pop a bright flash and boom – you’re done. They’d then disappear to their lab and like a nutty professor, mix up an assortment of chemicals in test tubes and beakers to eventually present a single photograph. It shocked people to see themselves. Not just as they are, but how the camera saw them; how the photographer saw them. It was magic.

Today, everyone is a photographer. And that’s not only ok, it’s a wonderful thing. Our lives are now intimately and extensively documented. The important moments – your baby’s first birthday, years later, them graduating school. Also, we capture the not obvious or ‘important’ moments that later become important. You know what I mean, right? The ‘in between’ stuff – that photo you took of your best friend when they weren’t watching that caught a glimmer of something deeper. Or maybe you tried to perfectly pose your toddler only for them to have a full blown meltdown because they didn’t want to wear that stupid glittery dress. That photo of your child in all that snotty, hysterical glory – that’s the shit. That’s what it’s about. That’s the magic.

Like the days of old, as a wedding photographer I try and be a magician. I try to sprinkle a bit of magic. It could be snapping a precious moment, or capturing a special part of someone that not everyone gets to see, or notice. It could be pulling out a few fancy photography tricks that simply make a shot straight up cool. Collectively though, as a story, the magic doesn’t just hold up a mirror to them on their wedding day. It shows the couple the magic that exists in their ‘ordinary’ lives that perhaps they didn’t see, or had their head down so much they didn’t look up to notice.

My hope is that for each couple I have the honour to photograph, that I can show them that they are totally freaking awesome unique snow flakes, and that on this vast earth, in this infinite sea of possibility, these two found each other. And what they have, what they share, is a one of a kind, invisible and bloody beautiful thing.

This is Geraldine and Bill’s story, and I think it’s a little bit magic.

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