D.A YATES PHOTOGRAPHY + Design : blog

No, I am not pregnant! Just a little sneaky peak at what I have been up to with some inspiring ladies. Three beautiful women and three unique pregnancy portraits. Reminding us all that these moments are so precious.

Meet Yupin and Glen and their Bump. We had a lovely afternoon at Main Beach on the Gold Coast.

Yupin practicing her Yoga, looking every bit the Earth Mother.

Donna and John came into the studio for a family portrait before the arrival of a special someone for big sister Sarah.

John was making us all laugh.

Donna and her perfect belly. Awww.

And the lovely Christine.

Looking completely amazing and very content.

Congratulations to Yupin and Glen for the safe arrival of their little man. Donna and John who gave Sarah a little sister! And we are waiting Christine and wishing you well. Stay tuned for the beautiful baby pictures to follow.

Thank you all for sharing these precious moments with me.

x Denise (almost clucky photographer)

Its not often that I blog about my Commercial work. It is a big part of what I do but I know people love to hear about my weddings over my Corporate work, but this is different. This is Australia’s equivalent to Trinny and Susanna…Meet Sarah – The Beauty Tutor. Sarah graces TV frequently on Today Tonight and Domestic Blitz as well as magazines like New Idea and various radio spots because she is fabulous and she knows how to make us look and feel fabulous. Today it was my turn to make her feel this way.

Sarah had been asking me for a while to make time for her and I succumbed to her charms finally and flew down to Sydney at Easter.

Our first location was the grand old lady Queen Victoria Building where The Beauty Tutor is the Personal Shopper of choice.

Isn’t she gorgeous, and here we are shopping with one of her lovely clients.(I think this job was made for me just quietly)

Oh Alannah, I love you too.

We headed back to Sarah’s Sydney headquarters for some profile shots.

Hello legs.

Our last location was the very beautiful Strand Arcade. Packed full of my favorite designers and Sarah looking amazing.

Wow Sarah, what an amazing business you have being able to help people look and feel there best. Please check it out here www.thebeautytutor.com to see what Sarah can do for you. I got some new shoes, hair advice and shock horror, am wearing colour now everyday. She is an inspiration.

x Denise (Photographer addicted to Purple and Blue now)

Welcome back, it has been a little while since my last posting. I thought I would return with the beautiful love story of Elissa and Michael. Elissa has had me booked in as her chosen photographer for 2 years now and has been a faithful watcher of my work, NO PRESSURE or anything! Actually I didn’t feel any pressure, I knew this was going to be a really special day, I knew the bond that was alive and well in their relationship and I knew that their two year old son Chase was going to steal the show. Today three people declared their love for each other, please enjoy.

We started very, very early at Michael’s house. Chase, the little darling offered me an iceblock to start my day….It was tempting. Did I mention how cute he is?

Michael looking sharp. Ben you did well too.

We headed over to Rydges at Southbank to see the ladies. Not even a hint of nerves from Elissa who looked very fresh for such an early start.

I couldn’t resist the lamp. Elissa you look amazing. Very Hollywood glamour in the “Marylin” dress.

Oh and here he is over at Mummy’s room ready to steal the show again.

The ceremony was at Mater Hill Holy Trinity. I have always wanted to photograph here and I wasn’t disappointed. But hey if you look at Michael’s face below we could have been in the Sistine Chapel for all her cared. He had eyes only for one thing.

Awwww.

One of Michael’s beautiful Grans and congratulations all around.

Oh hello, who do we have here stealing the limelight. Too cute.

We headed over to Roma Street Parklands for the cocktail reception. We had a little bit of rain but it did nothing to dampen the spirits or the laughs from Vivian (Best lady extraordinaire)

A bit of a groovy red wall.

Now please explain why their is a colourful cake – Mick is a gamer, not just any gamer he is a writer of some very amazing games, and he met Elissa through this. So it is only fitting that Super Mario marry his Princess and have a fab cake.

We had some hilarious speeches form all. This shot below is the reason I photograph, when people are not watching I get to see what really happens, how they interact, how they share their love in their own special little ways, it may be a look or like this the stroke of her hair and you just know.

Or it could be a special dance to seal the deal. Elissa and Michael thank you for coming into my home two years ago and trusting me for this long and letting me give you moments from your amazing day with your amazing little man. I cannot wish enough happiness for you three.

x Denise (photographer who knows 3 is the new black)

I am a country girl. I come from one of the most glorious regions in Australia being Grenfell in country NSW. The heart of the wheat belt and a place that will always have my heart. I try to get home to my family as often as possible and during my last visit this January I was so lucky to photograph the lovely Matthews Family. Tristen (Mum) said the last time she had a family photograph the kids were babies! Oh dear they are teenagers now!

I suggested that we take the photos on the family farm. Knowing home like I do I knew the light would be incredible and we did the sitting half an hour before sunset. The light just lingers…A dream for any photographer, and a beautiful farm too.

Yes we are not babies any more.

David and Tristen having a laugh.

Yes, it is a big tractor tyre.

Oh the light, the light. And what an amazing family. Thank you Tristen and David, perhaps we wont leave it so long in between photos this time.

x Denise (photographer in love with her country)

Hello all. A few times a year we get asked to do weddings in awesome places and one of my favourite destinations is Melbourne. Jason and Simone asked us to make the journey down to fabulous Melbourne for their wedding in January this year. I was very excited at the chance to photograph around Williamstown and also because they are an amazing couple. We had perfect weather and Simone looked as breathtaking as all of the great locations around the water we had to choose from. Jason, you look good to mate. Please enjoy.

Wow. Absolutely stunning. An elegant dress that lets Simone do all of the talking!

We had a heap of fun with Simone and her sister Mel before heading downstairs to the boys.

Hi Jason and Tim.

We left the apartments and took a tiny walk to a beautiful ceremony site on the docks.

A truly perfect day for these two to declare their love.

After many congratulations (always one of my favourite parts of the day) We headed around to the jetty for some shots before heading off to the park and through to some of the glorious Melbourne architecture.

I am always a fan of an old alley way and a sucker for a bit of romance against a brick wall.

Michael took this shot…….I am not saying a word.

My two absolute favourite pictures.

A quick trip and we were back to the water.

Come on get closer

Our destination for the party was back at the docks for a great night.

A fitting last shot for the end of the night with the city lights twinkling in the background and our gorgeous couple. Thank you so much for inviting us down it was an amazing experience and a magical setting for two great people.

x Denise and Mickey