Wedding - Emma and Matt [Geelong, VIC]

They were mates. Good mates. The belonged to the same circle of friends. They'd never thought of each other like that. Not as more than friends. Then something happened, and there was no denying the connection. Emma and Matt fell in love.

"And we haven't stopped talking since," Emma said as we chatted about their wedding. "I'm so lucky to be in love with my best friend."













Emma was 8 months pregnant. And absolutely glowing. I know that when I was 8 months pregnant I was not even close to look as fabulous as this (hello bloated ankles and blotchy skin). I absolutely loved Emma's dress. It was the dress she chose before she knew the little one was coming along, and instead of changing it completely, she had it altered to accommodate her beautiful bump. Slinky, sexy and one hundred per cent gorgeous.









Emma and Matt held their late afternoon ceremony at Pettavel Winery. The festivities had a horse racing theme, and the crowd was a sea of frocks, hats and fascinators.









Sharing a giggle mid-ceremony.









Sneaky shot Meaghan ...



... not so sneaky when you get yourself in it. Stealth mission = fail.













Emma and Matt it was a dream to be a part of your wedding. Good luck when your baby is born. Can't wait to meet them!



* Meaghan

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In the beginning

When I started my photography business I had no idea where it would take me. I never could have imagined winning awards, travelling overseas and meeting countless wonderful people (many of whom I am now so lucky to call my friends).

Being a photographer has made me a better person. I'm a better mother because I've got balance in my life. I'm stimulated creatively so am more content when I'm looking after the children. I feel like I'm giving something to the world, so I'm not feeling frustrated and useless. I get out of bed excited at what might come.

So when I see other people embarking on the same journey I get really excited. Little do they know of the great things that will come!

This is Sara. She has the world at her feet as she starts her own photography business. Sara needed photos of herself for her website, so we headed out into the dusk sunlight ( along with a thousand mosquitos!) for a fun photoshoot. Sara came to my photography business workshop, and it was terrific to see her again.







Mwwwwwwwwa!











I wish the wonderul Sara the absolute best. May your journey be as wondrous and fulfilling as mine has been.



* Meaghan

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Weetbix

I have eggs for breakfast. Every single morning. Ever since an insightful naturopath told me that I don't get enough protein, I eat eggs every morning for breakfast. I really love eggs. Scrambled or poached are my cooking methods of choice. But sometimes I wake up and I feel like something different. Instead of the carton in the fridge, I reach for the box of weetbix high up in the pantry. Something different. I still love eggs, they still have a special place in my heart, but every now and then I want to change it up. Everyone now and again, I want weetbix.

Yesterday, I had the photography equivalent of weetbix.

I had a rare break in my schedule, and seized the opportunity to go on a photo shoot that is so very different from what I do every day. I called Lauren, she rallied Aimee and we took to the streets for a fashion shoot.









Meet Aimee. Those eyes, right? Oh yes, those incredible eyes.







Aimme's warmth is obvious. I loved getting to know her, chatting to her about building houses (she's going to be my new neighbour. Yay!), her job, her world.





Hello costume and location change. Hello gorgeous setting sunlight.







So thankyou Aimee, for being the change I needed. For being my weetbix. You are gorgeous inside and out.

*A massive thanks to Lauren also. She organised the whole shoot on a moments notice, and was more than happy to come along for the fun. I appreciate that she didn't say 'um why?' when I told her about my idea for the shoot, but said 'yes!'

* Meaghan


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Wedding - Elfi and Tim [Barwon Heads, VIC]

Elfi was working in a bar. Tim frequented the pub with his mates. Years, several countries and their own business later, and Elfi and Tim found themselves standing on the beach at Point Impossible getting married. I'd say it's a fairytale ending, but there's no ending here. Just the start of something pretty damn wonderful.

Elfi is German, and family and friends travelled here for her wedding. The weather put on a stella performance, as if thanking the overseas guests for coming all this way.

































I really loved being on the beach with these two on a sunny Friday afternoon. Elfi and Tim are relaxed and warm, and we chatted and laughed as I took their photographs. Throw in some bouncy dogs for good measure, of course. Elfi and Tim run their own graphic design and wedding stationary business, and I admire them for starting their business from scratch and building it to be the success it is today.





There really is no better backdrop than the sky when it's putting on a show such as this.







Elfi and Tim are so sweet with each other.















On to 13th Beach for the wonderful reception. The German's have a tradition to share cake and coffee with their guests before the reception starts in earnest. So Elfi and Tim did exactly that, as a nod to Elfi's heritage.















Thank you both, for one immensely splendid afternoon.





* Meaghan





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