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Weddings • Family • Maternity/Newborn
When Shelby and Simon came across Dope Elope, an event by Sarah Marie Celebrancy in Canberra that hosts eight mini-elopements over two days, they weren’t even officially engaged. But the bold, non-traditional vibe called to them, and having already discussed marriage, this felt like the perfect sign. The catch? They had to plan everything in just two months.
See more at rocknrollbride.com today - comment LINK to go straight there!
Couple @shelby_shelby_shelby_shelby@schlemens
Wedding Planner @dope.elope
Photos @belcombridgephotography
Officiant @sarahmariecelebrancy
Venue & Flowers @wilunastudio
Bride's Dress @ASOS
Bride's Shoes @bettsshoes
Cake @mysweetlady_CBR
Props, Set & [email protected]@thepropsmithau
Stationery @maeke
✨ Big news alert! ✨ I’ve been featured on @hellomaymagazine this week, and let’s just say my excitement levels are somewhere between “happy dance” and “can’t stop grinning.” This wedding was everything — and to have it spotlighted by one my fave wedding mag? Well, let’s just say it’s one of those pinch-me moments. 💫
You can find all the details in the link in my bio, so go take a peek (and feel free to let me know which shot made you swoon!). A huge thank you to the amazing couple, the dream team that brought it all together, and to Hello May for the love! 🫶 #hellomay #featured #canberrawedding #tathrawedding #southcoastweddingphotographer #begawedding #weddinginspiration #realwedding #heyheyhellomay
Get married this winter from $5,997 at Belleview Studio.
An intimate micro wedding where everything is already taken care of your celebrant, styling, venue, photographer, cake, grazing table… all done for you.
No stress. No months of planning. No overwhelm.
You just show up, take their hand, and finally get married.
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Because you don’t need a big wedding…
you just need the right one.
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Oli and the most perfect little lips 🤍 One question many clients ask is “when is the best time for newborn photos?” Truthfully, there is no right or wrong. Every stage has its own kind of magic, and I know first hand that the postpartum window is not always the smoothest. I try to avoid pressuring anyone into something that feels too soon.
If you’re drawn to those super snuggly, sleepy images, with wrapped moments and close up details, that sweet spot tends to be around 7 to 14 days. I especially love that 10 to 12 day window. They’re still beautifully curled up, nice and settled, and we can really lean into those macro-ready moments.
For me personally in my post-partum window, 7 days felt a little too soon. Around 10 days felt much more doable. We had established feeding, found a bit of rhythm, and the idea of showering and inviting a photographer in felt realistic again.
From around 2 weeks onward, they do start waking up a little more. Which is also beautiful in its own way, just a slightly different feel. They are still tiny, fresh little humans, and we can absolutely create a full newborn gallery at this stage. It might look a little less wrapped and a little more awake, but just as meaningful.
Alas, wherever you land in that window, we will make something beautiful from it 🤍
Spent a serene evening with Ash + Nic at the beautiful Bannisters Point back in Feb 🌊 absolutely adore getting to meet and know my clients via engagement shoots. Even better when they show me somewhere special to them along the way! Nic’s grandpa lived on this headland, so many stories and memories have been made in this stunning spot for this pair. Kinda cool to add a new moment to remember for them!
Something to put in your diary…
Studio Mini Sessions are back — and this time, they’re perfectly timed for gifting.
đź“… Saturday 13 June
đź“Ť Bellevue Studio
Warm, timeless, and set in a beautifully cosy studio. Booking opens soon.
DM me if you want first access, those on my mailing list are getting first dibs 🥰
A little bit family, a little bit bump, and a whole lot of love.
Not every maternity session needs a mountain or a sunset… sometimes this is more than enough.
I’ve opened up a small number of autumn sessions, with limited May golden hour availability. 🍂
A little first look magic with Emma and Elliot 🪄
There’s something about carving out a quiet moment before everything begins. Without the audience or pressure, just the two of you…
It settles the nerves, slows the day down, and (selfishly) gives us the most beautiful, present kind of emotion to work with. It can also ease a little time pressure later in the day.
Alas, timelines aside, it’s not really about tradition vs non-tradition these days, I believe it’s about what lets you feel the most like yourselves.
And if that means seeing your lover for the first time at the end of the aisle… that’s perfect too.
The dream team behind it all ✨
Celebrant & MC @sarahmariecelebrancy 
Makeup by @mariaelaineartistry 
Brides Hair by @katelilydressinghair 
Florals by @joanneflowersofmanuka 
Gown by @kyhabride 
Suits by @rodgerbartholomew 
Bridesmaids in @effiekatsofficial 
Rings by @tiffanyandco + @arnoldcojewellers 
Shoes by @morimoto_aus 
Bridesmaids makeup by @angelamarshallartistry 
Veil by @am_faulkner 
Captured at @theboathousecbr 
Music by @stringspace 
Second photographer @keepsakephoto
