Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Here are more examples from Gus' work

Sunday, March 25, 2007

Jaypee and Victoria

Today I thought we'd have a bit of fun with Jaypee and Victoria so that I could show Jaypee the style that Saxon Cole shoots. Plenty of texture, colour and punch is what we were after. What better way to demonstrate our style than to shoot Jaypee and his partner Victoria. The day started off with beautiful diffuse light from the overcast day, but it soon turned to rain and we had to flee indoors. The first place we could find was the Bavarian Bier Cafe (which was convenient) We did however manage to get a couple of photos from the afternoon before the downpour.





A big thanks to Victoria for being the patient and co-operative model for the day and Jaypee for suggesting that the beer cafe would be a good dry place to wait the rain out.

Sunday, March 18, 2007

Rob and Belinda's wedding

On the weekend a close friend of mine Rob married his long time love Belinda. Rob spoke with me the night before the big day and he mentioned that he'd like a few shots taken by myself and Gus. Gus and Rob have a tumultuous history with Rob being a huge St George Dragons fan and Gus being a strong Eels supporter, but differences were put aside on the day and I think Gus and I were able to come up with some different photos. Gus and I find that we're rarely a full time guest at weddings anymore, all I can say is that it's a good thing that we love what we do.

Congratulations Rob and Belinda, we're all very proud of the two of you and we know that you guys are going to conquer life in a big way.

your brother always,

Wil.


St Patrick's Catholic Church at Kogarah








Rachel (Rob's sister) with her bf Mike


Rachel and Yvette


Rob's proud parents




Rob had Brazillian dancers provide entertainment




Rob and Belinda's first dance as husband and wife ..



Friday, March 16, 2007

Saxon Cole Music Mix Vol 2

Any self respecting photography team has to have a mix tape of some sort to draw inspiration for the next assignment that they're shooting. At the moment the team listens to the below compilation in the mornings on the way to each wedding for that little bit of extra ooomph.

Feelin' alright Joe Cocker / Baby did a bad thing Chris Isaak / I feel good James Brown / I like the way you move Bodyrockers / Love you madly Cake / Will you be my girl JET / Free Falling Tom Petty / All Star Smash Mouth / Walking on the Sun Smash Mouth

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Jason and Rachel's thank you note

It's always great to receive thank you letters from our couples and recently Rachel and Jason sent us a small thank you for our contribution to their day.

'How can we begin to say thank you for providing us with so many fond memories of our wedding day? Thanks for keeping us relaxed and 'natural looking' throughout the day and for sticking with us from start to finish. Thanks also for all your behind the scenes work - for meeting up with us to discuss what sort of photography we were after and also for the pre-wedding shoot. We wish you all the best with your photography career - we will definitely be recommending you to our friends!'

Rachel and Jase

I have to say that there's something very fulfilling about documenting a wedding, and Rachel and Jason's wedding was no exception. Our team invests a tremendous amount of emotion for each of our couples and I honestly believe our work shows that. We try our best to explain to all couples that we really entrench ourselves in the conception, the planning and execution of their wedding day but it's not until the end of their wedding do they really understand how much we give of ourselves mentally to ensure that their day ran as smoothly as it did, and that their memories were all captured beautifully. It's feedback like the above that keeps the Saxon Cole team going.

Monday, March 12, 2007

Kate and Nathan's Wedding

Last weekend we looked after Kate and Nathan at the Gosford Regional Gallery. Kate and Nathan were great fun and as it turns out we're also shooting their friends' wedding this October. Kate and Nathan's family and friends were good sports and were always on the ready for a quick pose or group shot, you can always tell in the photos how much fun the guests have at your wedding and judging by the coverage I felt that the occassion couldn't have been more joyous for the special couple. Here are a few candid shots from the day ..




Some posed shots ...







Nathan's boys showing him how much they care ...




A big thank you to Mel and Caine who along with Regina showed everyone how to have fun at the group formals. Nothing impressed me more than seeing Caine run around as efficiently and as swiftly as he did without spilling a drop of his beer.

Congratulations to Kate and Nathan for being blessed with such a wonderful afternoon and beautiful wedding, you're both extremely lucky to have each other - I think this was obvious to everyone present on the day. All the best for the future and thank you for allowing us to share you day.