It's hard to explain what it felt like to have something like that drop in my inbox. After quitting my day job, selling our home and serving food for the better part of a year - my insides burned with excitement.
Anyone who has ever taken a risk that's paid off will know the feeling. I almost wish I could go back to those first few months, after setting up the business. Just remembering those initial emails coming through makes my heart beat faster.
In the time between Jess's email and her wedding, I shot a lot of weddings. Jess knew what she wanted and that's something I loved about getting to know her. She saw in my work from the very beginning, the images she wanted hanging on her walls for the rest of her life. And that's a humbling thought for me.
Last weekend, I drove to the Hunter Valley with Kesh and Roo. I left my family at the hotel and joined Jess and Scott's. I felt the togetherness, love and strength within their own families. It's a very beautiful thing.
you know, even though I don't have a partner or any real desire to get married in the near future... I do know that you'd be my first choice of photographer whenever that time does eventuate. Just so stunning.
ReplyDeletebeautiful. i can't wait to get married now.
ReplyDeleteas always, beautiful. this is something special.
ReplyDeletethis post is gorgeous. absolutely wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteWhat a classic wedding!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Tim... my favourite photo here is of the older couple having a little snuggle at the table, shot between the others at the table. So much joy captured in that moment... just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Tim. And kudos to Jess for seeing how great you are so early in the piece.
ReplyDeleteI dont know how you do it. Every time is the same, me sitting here being like 'what tha' 'Tim's a super human'. These are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI also particularly love the one of the 2 golfers' feet side by side with the separator thing in the middle, and the one of the little boy licking the icing off the cake (:
My sister Jess has been talking about your photography for ages. You have been such an inspiration to her as a photographer and she was so excited to have you shooting her wedding. And she was right to be so excited. These photos are just beautiful. Thank you for capturing the essence of the day so perfectly. This is such a lovely reminder of a very special moment in Jess and Scott's life.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I'm there
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely beautiful! I cant stop staring!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photos. You've captured the day so perfectly. I love the photo of the older couple. Still so in love. And that blonde kid is the cutest!
ReplyDeletetotally beautiful!
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Gosh, these are extraordinary photos.
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Rolling down the hill...gold! I always have a soft spot for the oldies too. And that little man and his sanga is just so precious. Such beautiful shots! Wishing you a lovely week :)
ReplyDeleteShocked, again! These are so fantastic, Tim... truly. Stunning work.
ReplyDeleteHa ha - that kid licking the baking! The bride is a very beautiful gal! Love the laid back nature of this wedding. Great work.
ReplyDeleteHi Tim! new reader and follower! Your pictures are truly stunning! You really captured their love so well.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate for your work. Please update this regulaly.
ReplyDeletegorgeous, as always. i'd get married all over again just to have you shoot...you really are redefining the genre.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, amazing work. So very good.
ReplyDeletewith your pictures i always feel i was at the wedding too...i really like the one with the bride standing behind her husband and the boy licking the sandwich on the table...and all the rest...
ReplyDeletethis is peoples heritage, these photos, peoples inheritance for generations..thank you
frances
you have this way of capturing all the moments at all the right times and it amazes me!!
ReplyDeletethey are the sweetest looking couple. so beautiful. great shots of this wedding! xo.
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ReplyDeleteTimbo,
ReplyDeleteI have tears. You know, this reminded me SO much of our wedding. Those shots of that beautiful little blonde haired boy, dashing through the chairs...eeep.
Here come the tears...again.
And you know, those emails and those beautiful souls that believe in you, when sometimes you yourself don't, well they just fill my heart with joy too.
Thank you for these images, thank you for my images and thank you for showing me how it can be done.
Big Love.
wonderful! i love them all, but my heart did a little flutter at the old(er) couple with the gentleman leaning into his wife! LOVE at its purest! you do what you do so well Tim! Never forget that feeling of taking a risk that paid off...you are an inspiration to so many x
ReplyDeleteAh, so nice to see Jess on her wedding day, nice job mate
ReplyDeleteAmazing work, Tim! Just beautiful. I saw your feature in White magazine and it led me to check out your site.
ReplyDeleteWe're in those early days of getting-an-email-ooh-how-exciting-moments that you mentioned at the start of your post here. Your words resonated quite strongly. I'll keep checking your site. All the best for the future :)
They are, at heart, emotional affairs. And, the tradition of having that first look at the bride happen as she walks down the aisle can make this question a bit more complicated.
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love the picks! They came out gorgeous! I love you both and wish you all the happiness in the world! Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations and happiness and love always. Looking forward to more educative post like this!
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All the pictures are so beautiful and the neckless is so gorgeous . Love to see the traditional wedding ceremony, the photographer reflects the emotions through this great photography. I love those black and white pictures. Really a great photography.
ReplyDeleteWhere abouts was this wedding? Kind of looks like my ideal place...
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that your work is absolutely astonishing. Vibrant colors and great composition. I am sure your clients are absolutely happy
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Beautiful photos and a great wedding!! You guys looked amazing! Wedding Photographer Hunter Valley
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Jess and Scott. Wishing you a very happy married life and for enjoying your special day in one of the most wonderful Hunter Valley Wedding Venues, which is such a beautiful location off Sydney.
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