I first met kristy about twelve months ago when she stumbled across my gallery while up here with her parents doing wedding research. I knew then that this was going to be an amazing wedding so really hoped that they would book me. They did 
. A year later the wedding has come and gone and I was right It really was an incredible day.
The day started with the men getting ready, a few shots of them putting on their suits and then down to Rex Smeal park for a few more, Justin and the boys were down to earth and confident, no worries here, lots of fun had by all.
Then out to Bali Hai to hang with the ladies. When I arrived the crew from Port Douglas Catering and Events were hard at work setting up for the Reception and Rachel Gregory was applying the finishing touches the girls make up. I went about my business getting some shots of Kristy’s wedding details. Bali Hai is a perfect venue to photograph in, it always has beautiful light and lots of warm timber and nice tonal and textured walls. I’ve shot quite a few weddings there now, it feels a bit like my third office ( Pretty Beach being my second )
Well Kristy got dressed and was picture perfect, a few more pics and then back to St Mary’s by the Sea for the ceremony.
The ceremony was beautiful.
Afterwards there was a flower shower, a group shot and some family portraits. Then while the rest of the guests enjoyed some bubbles by the sea, Kristy, Justin and I went for a stroll through the park for a few shots. We then gathered the bridal party and slowly made our way back to Bali Hai in Stretch Chrysler style, stopping and starting along the way for more pics.
Port Douglas Catering had done it yet again, the reception under the bamboo looked magical. Fantastic band, fire eaters and a song from the groom, what a great night.
So thanks very much guys for having me along to record this all for you. I had a great time.
Here’s some pic’s – Enjoy
Posts Tagged ‘port douglas weddings’
Kristy & Justin’s Port Douglas wedding.
Posted by Shaun on August 19th, 2010Engagement Photographs – Priscilla & Enver
Posted by Shaun on June 18th, 2010Priscilla & Enver are getting married in a couple of weeks… GULP !! Last night we went out and shot an e-session to get to know each other a little better.
Here’s the results. Enjoy
Port Douglas Weddings- Kerrie & Adam
Posted by Shaun on June 15th, 2010Kerrie & Adam had their wedding ceremony at little cove in Rex Smeal park followed by a cocktail reception at the Sea Temple. A laid back affair with about 100 family & friends mostly from around Newcastle. Here’s a small sample of the days pics. Thanks very much guys, a pleasure to meet you all.
Port Douglas Photography, we’re over here hahaha
Posted by Shaun on June 15th, 2010 Here’s a few shots from recent weddings that have nothing to do with the wedding, just couldn’t resist taking them Enjoy !!!
Louise & Joel’s Sea Temple Wedding
Posted by Shaun on May 25th, 2010I was honored to photograph the wedding of fellow NQ wedding photographer and good friend, Louise Myers on Saturday. The brief was simple ” bush not beach ” So after the ceremony my mate Colin from MOD Videos and I took the bridal party inland for some train tracks , dirt roads and long grass pics. Thanks Guys -so much fun, it’s hard to keep the camera still when you’re laughing so hard. Enjoy !!
The Wedding of Melissa & Jason.
Posted by Shaun on April 17th, 2010Mel & Jase,
Yesterday was a fantastic day. Thanks very much for choosing me to take your wedding pics. Now hurry up and have some babies so I can take some photos of them too. LOL . Here’s a sneak peek, we’ve got some great shots!!
Mel & Jason were married at St Davids anglican church in Mossman yesterday in front of 40 or so of their closest family and friends, followed by a reception at The Sea Temple in Port Douglas. 
Patricia & Ben’s Port Douglas Wedding
Posted by Shaun on March 29th, 2010Patricia and Ben were married on the 25th of March on a rainy wet season day in Port douglas, but they weren’t going to let that bother them – thats the spirit guys. They had a beautiful little ceremony in the Jungle perch at Silky Oaks Lodge followed by an amazing but no fuss photo shoot at a nearby location. We then made our way back to Port Douglas for some more rainy pics under the umbrellas on the Sugar Wharf. Patricia looked amazing in her beautiful vintage style gown and Ben did a great job, taking the reins with some solid groom work. I just stood back and took photos. Very natural, thanks guys.
We then said our goodbyes and they made their way to Salsa to meet up with the rest of their guests for what I’m sure was a night full of laughs.
Thanks again guys for choosing me to take your wedding photos. I hope you like the images as much as I do. xo
Port Douglas Wedding Photography – texture
Posted by Shaun on March 3rd, 2010I’ve been playing around with the idea of adding texture to images, It’s a bit of a fad at the moment. I like the effect but wouldn’t use it for every image. I’m a big believer in clean sharp images with bold but natural color. I think they have more of a timeless quality that dates better. In saying that this textured effect has a fine art painterly quality that when used well and to a couples style, can really make certain images shine. What do you think?
The Wedding of Alison & Dean
Posted by Shaun on March 1st, 2010Busy, Busy , Busy. A new season is about to begin and I’m almost ready to go, just a few albums to design and then into it. I can’t wait get to the end already so I can look back over the years folio. I’ve changed my packages this year also and expect them to be very blog friendly, meaning that I should be stopping by here more often.
Here are a few pics from the Port Douglas wedding of Alison & Dean. They were married here late last year in Rex Smeal park, a casual wedding out on the point under the coconut palms. We had a great time on the shoot just taking a stroll around the park. Nice and natural ,I’ll post some more soon.
Port Douglas Wedding photography
Posted by Shaun on November 18th, 2009Ok, I know it’s been a while. I’ve been so busy getting portraits and weddings out to couples before Christmas that I’ve had to neglect the blog. 
Here are a couple of recent pics to tie you over until I make everything blog worthy.
This Is Adam & Eva ……Really. They had an intimate private ceremony in the oldest rainforest in the world with only their immediate family at the beautiful Shambala, a private house in the hills of Whyanbeal. Really, really beautiful.
So… I’ve photographed an Adam & Eva in a garden of Eden ( well Whyanbeal ). And yes, there were fruit trees and snakes . It’s on my resume’.
Cheers,
Shaun.
