one more shot from Greg and Hayley's wedding

I LOVE this shot!!!!!

Willow & Sam got married

Well last week it was 41 degrees and HOT!! Yesterday for Willow and Sam it threatened rain, was cool and overcast, but it didn't seem to dampen their enthusiasm for each other!

portraits, portraits portraits!

Well its about time I start posting some recent work...been a wee bit crazy trying to catch up with work, still not quite there, but here's a few images from the last couple of weeks....

1st post for a while

My first post for ages...am trying to madly catch up with work which had all been postponed due to the death of my friend Billy and the consequences of that. Its actually good to get back into it after about 6 weeks of ups and downs....

Mind you the weather made it VERY hard. Shooting a wedding under a 41 degree heat was hard but at least I didnt have a long dress on or a suit...I felt for Hayley and Greg and their bridal party but in the end when you look at the photos you cannot tell it was as hot as it was! In the end it was a lovely day and I have so many lovely shots, here's just a few....

Graeme Billy Baird 1962-2009

My lovely friend Billy died yesterday. Surrounded by his mum, dad and friends he peacefully passed away in his sleep at 8.30am. I was honoured to have been a part of his life and his death. He will be sorely missed by me and many others.

We love you Billy!

All business appointments will be postponed until after his funeral on Friday the 30th January. I thank you for your patience.

Hilary and Henry

Clare and Kris

What an amazing day yesterday! Great location, great light, great bridal party!!....What a fun couple and a privilege to photograph their wedding day. This date was booked soooo long ago and from OS so I didn't actually meet them until last month and I didn't think they would be as hyper! My only regret was missing out on capturing Clare's Dad having a good cry in the church(!) but I am sure he's glad I didn't!

my dear friend Billy

Had and amazing time helping caring for my wonderful friend Billy over the last week. As I said to him it has been very confronting, very scary and very special to be with him at this stage of his life. Took loads of photographs of him, and his friends and family. Here is one he thought looked good on the back of the camera. I love it and I have a few more to post in the next few days or so.