Here’s some sugar loving to all my faithful blog readers ;) Can’t wait to show you the rest, got so much to shower you all with!

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She is a ballerina; her work revolves around teaching and training children the art of ballet… Standing in a hall, surrounded by mirrors, bars, wooden floor boards and leotards, she watches young children stumble, fall, pick themselves up, and develop into strong and disciplined dancers; who display fluid movements marked with utmost precision…She a woman of discipline yet inside she is passionate, captivating and wild…

He is a teacher; determined to teach and instruct his pupils about social trends, business, economics and finance. He is stern, yet personable, responsible and young. His students entrust him to teach them knowledge and they also trust him to be their mentor and friend. He is a man of knowledge, good books and sport…

Upon meeting Tania at a fateful graduation dinner Paul was intrigued by her… Determined to learn and discover more about her… He was drawn by her captivating personality, and her zealousness for life… So he pursued after her, asked her out on date, spending hours talking with one another and eventually winning over her heart and within months they will become one… :)

The seat actually said “Lapstone”. I love this shot! I love autumn light!

ALF! I love how he looks at her. Absolutely love her dimples!!

I am quite fond of this shot for some reason… :)

ALF!! :)

We love rusty trailers! :)

She is gorgeouss!! I envy that she’s got DYNAMIC EYES and I have depth-less dark eyes!

Love these shots by Enoch :) They are so hot!

Off to a cafe for some ice chocolate!! :)

Tania is so cheeky in this one! She put some cream on Paul’s nose and look how she’s contently licking her spoon as though nothing happened!! :)

Those the following sets!! :) ALF!!!

ALF!!! She’s absolutely gorgeous!

Prepare for some hotness to finish off! Shhh!! I love this one ;) ;) ;)

I can’t wait to shoot your wedding in October out in the mountains. I can’t wait to be in the front line capturing this great event coming up, which will mark the beginning of your lives together as husband and wife… May your marriage proclaim the great sacrificial love that was shown to us by our Heavenly Father!

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He is a quirky thespian who loves the creative arts, poetry, great literature and drama. Even though it’s so easy to call him a “typical” actor… He is anything but typical… He is humorous, intellectual, corny and always willing to do anything for a great shot!

She is remarkably strong willed, passionate, witty, intelligent and has such a beautiful soul… Even though she appears strong, I know she is a captivating woman at heart, but really, I saw the young, effervescent woman in her bubble up to the surface as she cuddled up with her best friend, companion, and future husband…

Their love for one another is ridiculously contagious. And as two different personalities are about to merge as one; their faith, their love for one another and for others is clearly seen from a great distance. They have servant hearts, willing to do anything that their Father in Heaven calls them to do… And I just can’t wait to document the beginning of this master piece that God has begun in their lives…

This is them…

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I love it how they were so in love with one another and esp the way they looked at each other!! :)

I absolutely love her blue eyes! Sometimes I wished that I had DYNAMIC eyes!! DYNAMIC!! :D She is gorgeouss!!

I absolutely love Chris’ slight smirk (he is such an poser!! I LOVE IT!) whilst Millie snuggled up with him… It was a cold day! :)

Note the rather large bandage on Millie’s finger… She accidentally sliced her finger THE DAY BEFORE and got three stitches, OUCH!! And she didn’t take any pain killers! WHAT A WOMAN!! :D I love you for it!

The clouds started to let off some perspiration (HAHA, naturally, C & M were so hot!!) and so we brought out my favourite white umbrella! :)

I love this… Them being… them!

Love this shot too!! :) :) :) ALF!! I love the droplets bouncing off the surface of the umbrella!! :D

Millie rocking out her new dreads!! :)

… HAHAH, Chris being… Chris! LOL! Rocking out the crazy reflector glasses and the leather jacket!

Something that we conveniently stumbled across whilst shooting ;) Ngawww!! :)

 

Hehehe! :)

Our absolute favourite from the whole shoot!! :) ALF!!!!! x1000000000!!!

ALF!! :D :D :D It’s so sweet that I get cavities just by looking at it!

Absolutely love this diptych shot!! It’s so real!! :)

To finish off! :)

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Thank you for entrusting us with your memories! Your wedding day is quickly approaching and I can’t wait to be there at the front line, shooting all the action of the day! It’s going to be fantastic!

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I want to thank my faithful readers for emailing me and reminding me of how I’ve neglected my poor blog! So I hope this (and many other things I have to blog) will make up for it… I know, I deserve a massive fly-kick-Chuck-Norris-style across the bottom! But thank you for those who have been faithful!! It’s because of your encouragement that really keeps me zealous about my work!! :) Thank you!! :)

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Matthew came back from a missions trip in Africa and was pumped to share his exciting experience with other medical students. He was your average geek; boofy hair, big glasses and a peculiar sense in fashion… A whole group of med students got together to hear what Matthew had to say (they called it a short MYC a.k.a Mid Year Conference a.k.a Meet Your Companion). Bonnie the crazy-wild-child took a mental note of him. After the years rolled on Matthew matured and developed as a man, he started managing his hair, wore contact lenses and he was passionate about medicine and God… And Bonnie TOTALLY took a mental note!!

… And they began to grow together in their knowledge in medicine, often studying together, churning through case studies together, understanding one another and developing their personal relationship with God… together… Yet despite their personality differences, it makes sense that they love one another… They compliment one another. Salt and pepper.

… As Bonnie sat happily at the bridal table with a ring on her finger, and her man standing at the lectern of Curzon Hall; looking back at her in front of all their beloved family and friends, calmly he said…”We’re finally here babe!” There was so much weight in those words… And even though their wedding day was one day in their lives, it was the beginning of something exciting…

Indeed, it is the beginning of an amazing journey…

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 The start of their new journey together was in these amazing Xassy shoes by Xiomara… LOVED THEM!

B was so relaxed whilst she was being prepped up! Love this shot…

Bonnie looking absolutely radiant!! :)

We love a good action shot of some hair spray! :)

Love those lashes!! Bonnie in the process of getting dressed… It was quite an adventurous process… The bride’s maids know ;) ;) ;)

Matthew’s reaction at seeing his stunning bride… Wait for it….

WHAMMY!! I absolutely adored her dress!! Kudos to Enoch for this shot! :)

:) I absolutely love how Matthew’s grandmother is looking at Bonnie!

ALF!! Bonnie’s mother tearing up… I can’t imagine all the years just flying past her as she watches her daughter walk down the aisle.

:)

The songs were so encouraging and uplifting! :) This shot was during “Before the Throne of God Above” It’s now my favourite contemporary hymn.

Trying to fit the ring on Matt’s finger… I love it!

ALF!! Matt’s reaction to being able to kiss his bride… Kudos to Enoch for this shot…

POW! I love being in on the action!! ;)

Husband and wife!! :)

Love this moment!! :)

Off to Curzon Hall :)

I love how Matthew looks at his wife :)

The boys goofing around! :) ALF!!

I love top hats, canes, awesome tuxes, sun flare and black and whites!! :)

The girls look absolutely gorgeous!! Love their bouquets too!! Great choice Bonnie!

:) :) :) ALF!!! I must say it was inspired by JSP!

Love this shot of B…

I love the cake, the table settings and the chairs!! OH I LOVE THE CHAIRS!!!

Grand entrance! Kudos to Enoch for this shot :)

 Parents of Bonnie and Matthew giving a toast to the newly weds. Note the projection behind them!! The e-session had it’s own cameo! :)

Faith (Bonnie’s MOH) and B sharing an intimate time together reflecting on the long adventurers of Bonnie and Clyde Faith…

Bonnie and her mother… I love it! They’ve been through so much! 

Everybody who knows Bonnie, knows that she is an amazing singer… So here’s Bonnie and Matthew battling it out on Singstar! They were singing… Delta Goodrem’s “I was born to try” :)

Matthew got slaughtered :( But was happy that his wife beat him! Ahh, he is so humble! :) :)

A quick dress change and their dance went off (note the pun)!! Kudos to Effie (a future LTP bride) for choreographing the dance :) :) B&M did such an awesome job and polished the dance!! :)

Almost everybody got up on the dance floor… :) Enoch and I even joined in at one stage ;)

Congo lines are THE awesome esp when canes are involved! :)

:) The bouquet and the girdle (with $50 attached) toss… WOOO! :) I love it!

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Thank you Bonnie and Matthew for allowing Enoch and I the honour of capturing the beginning of your lives together as one. You guys are a blessing to us and we really felt a part of your big day not just as the photographers but friends who were a part of your lives! :) Thank you for sending your groom’s men to check up on us to see whether or not we’ve sat down and had a bite to eat… Thank you for being you! :) You guys are gorgeous and may your marriage continue to shine for God! :) I can’t wait till we get to see you guys again! This is surely going to be an exciting adventure!! :)

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I also want to personally thank Enoch for shooting with me that day (and for every other time you’ve shot with me)! You are such a faithful helper and boyfriend. It amazes me that you help and you never ask for anything in return. You are such a loving and sacrificial man, and I know many people see this! You are such a blessing to me Enoch! :)

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Surrounded by her closest girl friends (yes, I was there!! ;)), she sipped her glass of fine port (after her last dinner as a single girl; consisting of her mother’s home made spring rolls, rice and some local Chinese take out) and melted into to her new ivory coloured leather lounge watching one of her favourite movies “Ever After” in their newly painted home, in their newly furnished lounge room, in their home… She was at peace knowing that she was going to marry her best friend, her confidant, her man… The soft waves of heat from the port, the movie and the air-con lulled her into a peaceful slumber to a new day that was going to be the beginning of an eventful journey with her other half…

… Her morning started with quiet time with God, a walk/jog with the girls, hair spray, bobby pins, curling tongs, make up by my amazing friend Sarah Newton (did I mention that she is amazing! Contact me for her details!) and mouth watering food and nibblies prepared by Lea (our church mum) and Pedro the amazing chef (he is really a chef by trade). The morning buzzed with activity and even though there were the inevitable trials; Kim kept her cool, knowing full well that God was in control and that at the end of the day, she was going to be married…

Love this dress/shoe shot :D

Old banged up laundry room door proved as a great back drop for her bouquet :)

Giselle did an amazing job with Kim’s hair :) I also love the robe that “Bear” a.k.a Yousif got for Kim for their anniversary last year :)

Absolutely love this shot of Kim’s mother adjusting Kim’s niece’s dress.. :) I am quite fond of it being slightly out of focus…

Kim all dolled up and excited! She looks absolutely gorgeous in her dress! :)

I love Yousif’s gleaming smile at seeing his bride for the first time :)

Kim’s brother, Giang walked Kim down the aisle… :) Note Yousif in the second image :)

:) ALF! They are going to get married! Big smiles from one of Yousif’s pastors - Pastor Nabil.

Loving this wide angle shot of the ceremony at the awesome Gledswood Homestead :D

ALF! Note that Yousif had henna on his hands… His palms aren’t naturally black if you were wondering ;)

Yousif’s reaction to finding out that he can kiss his bride… HAHAH, I love it! :D

The paparazzi :) 

Absolutely love this exiting shot! :D

This was shot just seconds before the clouds split open and poured it’s guts out! HAHA! :D

Love this shot of the boys being boys…

Gorgeous girls! :D

But I’d much prefer this shot of the girls! :D I LOVE IT! It’s so them!!! This is usually how I see them!

Happy times! :D

Praise God that He cleared the skies for us to venture out into the vineyard! =D I love Enoch’s shot!

My shot :) ALF!! One of my favourite shots of the dayyy! :D

Love this shot of Yousif! :D He is in touch with his feminine Kim side! :D Put a man with a bouquet and he’ll look a million bucks, anyday!!

Yousif said “Wow, it really looks like I’m actually dipping her!!” Oh yes! :D I love this shot! Absolutely ALF!!!

Sudanese wedding = PARTAY TIMEEE BABY!! Yousif getting the party starteddd!

:D :D :D

They had these crazy drummers with hectic mono-brows (honestly, it looked like they even clean up around their eyebrows - it was a perfect mono-brow) drumming away!! :D It was absolutely fantastic… Almost everybody got into it!! :D

Even the lads held hands!! :D :D :D I love it!! There were lots of stomping, awesome foot work, laughs, smiles, sweat… It was fantastic!

Kisss!! :D Love how Kim’s niece has nooo idea what is going on… :)

 

First waltz as husband and wife… This was too subdued but nice. I sat on the side and realised, wow… They are married now! Anyhow I’m sure people were itching on their seats to get the party started!!! :)

 

Marian (Yousif’s sister) and Susan (Yousif’s mother) having a cracker of a time! :)

Little Johnny busting some moves on the unnamed crowd pleasing dancer.. Bring it on! I love the reactions of the people behind!! LOL! It was hilarious!

A grand exit for… Kim… HAHAHA! Yousif is just behind her, but I love this shot of Kim getting her head knocked! :) I love you Kim!

There was lots of dancing and great laughs! It was a rocking wedding reception; it even left people talking about it after wards! Thank you Yousif and Kim for the honour of documenting your big day and being able to be part of it all. Enoch and I greatly appreciate your encouragement and your support… I know your marriage will be awesome because you guys love our Heavenly Father! =D So I do pray that you guys will love one another with His undying love… So that your marriage will be blessing His name and also be a blessing to others =D

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Enoch and I are a crazy team… Working together to produce images that will become heir looms, time pieces, indexes of time… We are very serious about our work - esp with the weight that each photograph may carry… Here is a photograph of Mr Enoch looking rather awesomely serious (put him in any collared shirt with a tie, and a button hole and he will look a million bucks)…

However, we are also very serious about dancing… Deadly serious! It isn’t an unusual occurrence for us to drop our cameras for a moment to party hearty! :D

Blue steel much? Enoch loves his facials :) :) Personally it makes me cringe… HAHAH, but people love it!! :D

I am the epitome of class! HA!! :) Number ONEEE!! :D LOL

YAYY!! :D :D :D

Are we professionals? HAHAH We are FULLY professionalssz!1!!! We absolutely love taking photographs of beautiful people and be slightly unconventional with how we relate to people!

Show us some lovin and hit the “COMMENT” link and send us some sugar!! :D Till then I’ll just keep my dancing to myself! :D

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Did I mention that I absolutely love my job? I get to take photographs of beautiful people… Here is a sneak peak of what is to come. May these babies get you all giddy and excited to what is to come; because I know I’m excited! =D

I love garden weddings! :D

Feeling trippy? :D

We love an awesome exit! :D

Excited?

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They were high school sweet hearts. They joked and frolicked around the playground as teenagers. He was a few grades above her; she thought he was so cool clad in his baggy jeans, baggy basketball jersey, bandanna and baseball cap flipped backwards… He loved his “b-ball” and music. He spent most of his lunch times with her… He was enthralled by her… He thought she was gorgeous, cute, cheeky and fun (and he still does)! She has a gift in music; one of the many common things that bound them together…

Several years have gone by and even though their love at first was young, impulsive and fun; their love for one another has matured greatly to commitment and self-sacrifice. She has matured to a budding sing/song writer (the lyrics are so profound) and he absolutely loves his acoustic guitar… They have utilised their God-given gifts and helped lead worship at our church. They have served us greatly and have been such a blessing to both Enoch and I. And we are honoured to call them our siblings in Christ; and see the amazing growth in their lives together, but also independently as children of God.

They love one another so much… It’s infectious… But their love for their Heavenly Father is much greater ~

I absolutely love Enoch’s photographs! :D I know this is also a favourite of Giselle’s.

Note Giselle’s fist just about to go POW!! And Pedro’s facial ;)

ALF! :D x1

ALF!! x2

ALF!!!! x3

This shot is soOo Giselle!! Even though she has matured so much… She is still a little girl at heart.. This is her awaiting Pedro’s surprise… :D Look at her clenched fists!!! :D I love her soo much! (Note: I told Pedro to run behind her and surprise her… Pedro takes things like this very seriously… And Giselle was so worried that he was going to tackle her…)

But he surprised her with a cuddle! AwwwwWw~ ;) ALF!!! x4!!

Arty shot of something typically very cliche… :D ALF!! :D

ALF!! Gorgeoussss couple!! :D

This one makes me giddy! ;)

Run guys run!!! :D ALF!!!!!! :D

I told you she is gorgeousssss!! :D This is a “Hi, my name is Giselle” photo… Giselle made that up!

I loveeee Pedro’s facials… These never come out whenever they are in a group situation… I guess only Giselle can bring them out!!

ALF!!!!!!!!!!!! x100000

 

Thank you for allowing Enoch and I spend time with you guys on your last days in Australia… I hate the fact that I can’t come celebrate your marriage with you in the Philippines with all our close friends, however, Enoch and I will be here in Australia praying for you guys…

We will see you soon! We love you guys!! xoxoxox

PS: LOL.. Giselle, you are such a brat, you love the fact that I’m a softy aye? You love it! :P Well you know what? I’m going to have a pork roll without you tomorrow… And perhaps go to Bau Truong to have some delicious DIY wraps… ;) Oh… I’ll just put heaps of delicious BBQ sauce on my chicken wings… LOL!!! Love you sister! Lord willing, we will see you guys soon!

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Simply stunning: Her electric blue eyes and bedazzling smile can pierce through the darkest of nights. She is a free spirit who loves dancing through the writings of Socrates, Plato and other philosophers; she loves history and art. She is wild, gorgeous and absolutely lovely. No wonder why John was encapsulated by her… He loves her passion, her love for the arts and her love for her Heavenly Father.

… She was drawn to his love for history, philosophy, J.R.R Tolkien and theology.

… They compliment one another despite at first thinking otherwise: John thought Eleni was a crazy woman, while Eleni thought John was a quiet geek! However, during their sleepless nights at MYC in 2006, in amongst their discussions about their common interests, their love for one another grew…

… And on a beautiful sunny day, they made a commitment to one another before their beloved family and friends. It was simply stunning…

Eleni’s dress beside a painting that her mother did… The girls in the family are all creatively inclined! :D

Father of the bride singing an old traditional Greek wedding song… It was so beautiful! Love the reaction of the girls!!

ALF! :D I love this b/w of the girls helping Eleni… Notice the wildddd tattoo on Eleni’s shoulder? Wild no? 

Didn’t I mention that she’s got electric blueeeee eyes? She is so hot!

Leaving for the ceremony… :D

John and the groom’s men nervously waiting!! :D

Moments before Eleni’s parents give her away… I love this shot by Enoch!! :D Look at her father’s tight grip of her hand!! :D

ALF!!!!!!! I love the emotion in this photograph… I was choking back tears when I saw her mother’s reaction…

Loving this moment between the two during songs of praise… :D

 

“I take you Eleni, to be my wife…” :D :D

:D :D :D ALF!!

Reaction to Pastor Dominic Steele’s (who also officiated Beth & Marty’s wedding)

ALF! I love this candid during the ceremony!! :D

Bridal partyy! :D

I LOVEEE HERRRR EYESSS! THEY ARE ELECTRIFYING!! :D

The cake featuring a model of Socrates (their pet canary)… :D

Reactions during speeches.. :D

It was such a pleasure meeting your beautiful family and friends. Thank you for making us feel welcomed; it just makes our job seem… not so jobish! :D Thank you once again and may God bless your marriage, that you may continue to grow in unconditional love for one another, just as our Heavenly Father loves us! :D

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While perusing through a store, Bonnie fell in love with Milford but was disheartened by the figures which hung on his price tag. Matt mentally took note of Milford secretly promising his return to find him again…

… A few days later Bonnie’s eyes drooped down and her head hung low as she walked towards Matt’s white volvo; she was upset and it was a tough day for her. Matt sat in the car, eagerly awaiting for her arrival and for her reaction to the passenger beside him, strapped in the seat beat… He knew it was the remedy to Bonnie’s woes…

… Milford, a 11″ mouse (not of the “mousey” species, but of the “stufficus-toyius” species) with a love heart shape patch stitched on his tiny body has stitched Bonnie and Matthew’s hearts together… Awh!

… And boy do they love each other!! :D

Matt and Bonnie compliment one another. Almost complete opposites. Matthew is calm and quiet, whereas Bonnie is passionate and wild. Even though they are both so different they have the common passion for medicine (they are both budding doctors ;)) and a passion for Jesus! May your upcoming marriage bless the One who ordained your union and others around you!

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We started the rocking shoot at the carousel in Darling Harbour… They are both kids at heart! Love it!

Matthew being a crazy monkey ;) ALFFS!! A new acronym… A Linda Favourite For Sureeeesie!

They had so much fun! Bonnie was jumping up and down after wards… :D

I like empty car parks… :D

Gorgeous! :D :D :D I loved her simple yet stunning Charlie Brown dress… :D

ALFFS!! :D :D :D Matt hasn’t really picked her up and spun her around before… The fluid in his middle ear is very sensitive… Doctor talk much?

We love jump shots! Esp in front of garage-doors-where-any-minute-a-car-can-come-out! :D :D :D 

This is Milford and Wilfred (the SupaPig)… Matt and Bonnie’s children… They came along to the shoot as well, and boy did the camera loveee them! ;) ALF diptych! :D

We love bridges :D ALF FTW (A Linda Favourite For The Win)!

Another ALF! :D Proud parents ;) Look how rocking Milford and Wilfred are…

Change of location and change of wardrobe… ALF! :D Long, flowy dress + wind = pure awesomeness! :D

Matt wanted to take a picture of his gorgeous fiance… :D

And boy did she look hot! :D [Matt’s photo]

Love this diptych… I have a fondness for them now! :D

ALF!! :D

I love the next two images… You will too ;)

Schweetness! :D This one makes me giddy!

I am such a fan of Enoch’s photographs! :D AFL!

Pretty hectic no? ALFFS!!!!!

Another giddiness-provoking image… 

Another hectic shot by Enoch… I loveee it! :D

Feels like a shot for a cologne campaign… That hotttt!! :D

Another awesome shot by Enoch… Man, I love it!! :D I love Bonnie’s eyes… They are piercing!

ALF!! :D What’s a shoot with Linda and Enoch without something to get the blood pumping… Woo!

Another ALF!! Sun set + running action + two awesome people = pure awesomeness!

Absolutely love this shot! You can tell so much by the hands…

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Shoots like these just remind me how blessed I am to have such a great job; to be able to photograph beautiful people who really love each other and aren’t ashamed about it. It gives me a glimpse of how amazing relationships really are. And not only were we able to take photos of two gorgeous people, but we were able to make two new friends, who incidentally are really like Enoch and I… The similarities are ridiculously uncanny! And I love it! It made our job so much easier… We laughed heaps and I was amazed at the amount of trust they had to me, to climb trees, to walk across planks… The photos are as good as the subjects… Enoch and I had such a pleasure shooting.

Thank you so much Bonnie and Matt for allowing Enoch and I the honour of being where the action is at on your wedding day coming up… And we can’t wait to see and document all the new and exciting stories that God is to reveal in the future.

We love you guys!!

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I love my job.

I get to photograph beautiful people.

However, our lives are like mist… It meanders through the air dancing, wandering and then suddenly it fades…

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