And the winner is..... | Trash the dress Competition

Yes, we're a little late in announcing the winner of this fantastic competition,  but we had such a great response that it took longer than we expected to pick a winner.  So after much discussion I am pleased to announce that the winner is..........

RACHEL HALLET

Congratulations Rachel!!  We will be in contact soon.

Thanks again to everyone that entered.

Trash The Dress Competition | Trash The Dress Brisbane

Many thanks to our entrants...we are deliberating and will have a winner for you soon!

Good luck everyone!

Jane & Bob | Wedding Photographers in Brisbane

Please excuse my delayed response - I've been too busy living it up in Yamba!

As Bec mentioned, we were there yesterday (actually, I was there since Thursday!) to capture the excitement and joy of Jane and Bob's wedding. I've known these guys for quite a few years (and I'm pretty sure Bob actually helped me change a tyre many years ago when I was totally clueless!). We hadn't been in contact for quite some time, so it was a pleasure for me especially to have been there to capture everything on their very special day.

So, enough of my rambling, here are my photos for your sneak peek guys!

I swear I didn't eat any of these little guys. No really, I didn't. Ok, maybe one or eight.


Jane's dress was gorgeous - classic and beautiful, just like her!


As heavy as this bouquet apparently was (Jano will attest to the cramping in her hands!), it was absolutely stunning


Doesn't she just glow? (and yes, that was absolutely the coolest car I've ever seen!)


The gorgeous wedding party - thanks for a fun day guys!


Loved those sugar cane fields - pity we were scared of snakes to have ventured in any further!


I didn't hear the story about all the snakes having being caught or these is no way I would've got this one!


Thanks again for a lovely day guys, and enjoy the child-free sleep ins!

Jane & Bob | Brisbane Wedding Photographers

Yesterday we had the pleasure of travelling to Yamba and photographing Bob and Janes wedding.  I have to admit I was a little weary from the early start, until we walked into Janes villa.  The buzz of excitement was contagious.  Everyone was so happy and friendly and it was obvious that Jane and Bob are loved by many family and friends.  

Jane and Bob, Thank you for a wonderful day and thank you also,  for introducing me to Yamba.  I've fallen in love with the place.  Jane you looked absolutely gorgeous (the whole bridal party did actually) and Bob, we couldn't have asked for a more layed back, co-operative groom to work with.  Have a relaxing honeymoon and we hope you enjoy your sneak peek.

The Rings

One of the many gorgeous children in the Bridal Party.
Daughter, Mum, Grandmother.  This was Emily's reaction when asked how much she loves Grandma.  Awwww...
When we saw this field we just knew we had to use it.  Of course it wasn't till after we came out of there that someone told us they had caught 5 Brown Snakes near there just days before!!
You have to love afternoon light and awesome locations!
This car was lovingly restored by Jane's Step-dad and used as the Bridal car.  It's certainly one of the nicest bridal cars we've come across so far.
Yamba lighthouse, a cool red car, a blue sky and a good looking bride and groom...what more could Wedding Photographers ask for?!?!

Johnny and Lauren Pt 2 | Brisbane Wedding Photographer

As Fiona has mentioned, yesterday we got to photograph Johnny and Lauren's very special wedding day.  It was filled with gorgeous detail, two ceremonies, lots of tradition and a heap of fun!

We hope you have a fantastic honeymoon.  Thanks so much for the enjoyable day and yummy dinner.

Enjoy your sneak peak!

Bec xx

Check out Lauren's gorgeous dress!

It's not a carsonhall wedding shoot without jumping!

How beautiful does Lauren look!


Awww......

Johnny and Lauren | Brisbane Wedding Photographer

Yesterday we captured Johnny and Lauren on their wedding day. Lauren was a bundle of energy from the moment she answered the door at the gorgeous Stamford Plaza. I don't know how she did it, but she kept up that gorgeous grin all day long!

This will be a continual post, as it was a huge day! It started off with a Chinese Tea Ceremony, then back to the Stamford to get ready for the second ceremony for the day! Tell me, how amazing are these flapper style bridesmaid dresses? We used them as inspiration for some 1920's type photos!

It was a wonderful day, so I'll definitely come back to share more photos, but for now, here is the first sneek peak!

Johnny and Lauren, enjoy Brampton Island, and we will talk to you soon!

Lauren was a trooper and got down on that grass for me - totally worth it, don't you think?

1920's photo - pretty cool dresses, huh?

Lauren's hilarious father giving her away

How amazing is her dress?

Definitely one of my favs for the day!


- Fiona

Trash The Dress Competition /Brisbane Wedding Photographer

We have exciting news!! Carsonhall photography is holding a Trash the Dress competition. We're giving you the chance to win a free TTD session with us, so why not dust off that wedding dress and enter now! Conditions of entry are:

1. You must have been married in the last 5 years
2. You must email us a photo of you in your dress
3. You must tell us in 100 words or less why you would love a free TTD session
4. You must reside in Brisbane/Sunshine Coast/Gold Coast (unless you wish to pay for us to fly to you of course!)

Entries are only open for 2 weeks (till Thursday 30th October) so don't wait. Email us now at carsonhallphoto@optusnet.com.au and don't forget to leave your full name and return email address so we can notify you if you are our winner.

The winner will be announced on Monday 3rd November and will be notified by Email as well as posted here.

Remember, a trash the dress sessions isn't about destroying your wedding dress. It's about relaxing, having fun and getting some fantastic photos without having to worry about getting a bit of water, sand or dirt on your dress. From previous experience (Fiona and I have both donated out wedding dresses for TTD shoots) the dress comes up good as new after a wash or dry cleaning. We're not about destruction, we're about having fun.

Good Luck!!!

Chris and Kate Part 2

This Wedding was extra special to me because it was the marriage of my little Brother, to the love of his life, Kate.  I was a wonderful day and I'm so happy and proud that Chris and Kate chose Fiona and I to photograph this special occassion.

Thanks for the great day guys and may you have many happy years together! 

Bec xoxox

  

Chris and Kate

Well it's late, and it's been a huge (but very fun) day...so forgive me if I sound delirious - but I wanted to get some photos up for these guys as as of tomorrow I am off on holiday (whoop whoop for me). The scenery at this place was to die for - I must go back there another time with my own boys - just so beautiful.

Firstly, can I just tell you how cute little Claire is? The shoes, oh the shoes. Bec commented on how they looked like the shoes were in their own little Secret Garden here - she's right, don't you think?



Pinstripes, how I love me some pinstripes!


The beautiful flowers (and giving the lensbaby a workout!!!)


And the gorgeous bridesmaids who helped keep everything running all day long - you did a great job guys and looked totally stunning!


Kate looked so gorgeous. And did I tell you that she's 16 weeks pregnant? Isn't that just the sweetest?


Ohhhhhhh.....sunflare and fisheye. These are a few of my favourite things (go on sing it, you know you want to!)


The happy couple - congrats guys, it was a wonderful day. Thanks for having me along (and for the awesome feed!). Enjoy!

Susie and Pete

Firstly, I would just like to add that if *someone* knew how to read a map, we wouldn't have to rely on my bad sense of direction. Can't direct AND drive dude, can I? LOL.

It was all good though, my bad sense of direction, and bad GPS entry didn't get us into any trouble at all. We didn't even get a ticket when I had to park in a loading zone. Or when I forgot to go back and put more money in the meter.

It was such a gorgeous day today - that sunshine was exactly what my sun starved body needed. Oh and it was great for Susie and Pete too! Speaking of Suse, what a gorgeous bride!!! She looked so stunning. Pete looked pretty cool too, I must say. This was such a fun wedding....thanks so much guys, we had a ball. Enjoy your images and we'll catch up soon.

Fiona xx

Susie and Peter

Today Fiona and I had the pleasure of shooting Susie and Peters wedding day. It was a gorgeous day. The sun was shining, the temperature was warm, the view was glorious and romance was in the air.

We started off at Susie's place. Oh what I wouldn't give to wake up to that view every day!! After getting some photos of the girls, we moved on to the ceremony where we only JUST made it in time thanks to Fiona and her wonderful sense of direction (note the sarcasm please people). Anyway, as it turned out the bride was also running late so all was good. After a beautiful ceremony we spent time shooting in the local alleys and shops and as the sun went down we headed for the beach. Nothing better than that late afternoon sun!

Thanks for a wonderful day guys! Here is a sneak peek for you. Fiona should be along soon to add some photos.

Bec xoxox