D.A YATES PHOTOGRAPHY + Design : blog

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

It was only fitting that my first wedding of the new decade be a beautiful morning wedding. And I was honored to be called on again from the Coates family (you may remember such adventures on the blog as Josie and Tim’s wedding in May) Today it was Brother Jack’s turn.  But first we had to see how our his beautiful bride Karoline was fairing so early in the morning. Now most of the time I have met Karoline for meetings etc she comes from work in her orange, yes orange electrical trades persons outfit, with boots, thick socks and blokes pants. Think King Gee work wear. So I was very curious to see how she would scrub up, I knew there was a stunning woman under the fluro work wear but no one was expecting this.

Good Morning KAROLINE!

The ladies. I am still in awe of Karoline!

We love the fan…It goes with your beautiful pink dress. I left the girls to check on Jack over at Hillstone St Lucia

Good Morning JACK – It will be Ok.

And here she comes.

Such a nice ceremony conducted by a very warm and happy Pastor Robin who had us all laughing.

I think these would have to be my two favorite pictures. I love and I mean I really love seeing the way a man can look at a woman and say nothing but its all in his eyes and expression. Jack is a man of few words but I think these two pictures capture the total adoration he has for her.

Now KISS!

The lovely Josie.

Mop and Pop

We headed over to University of Queensland for some quick location photos.

There is that look again from Jack.

Never leave your bike around with no lock on it because you never know what crazy photographer like me is around to make it her new toy. I did return it I promise. Jack, Karoline a beautiful day, thank you so much. I really feel apart of the family and it was so lovely to be at the reception as well to hear all the stories and well wishes. A thousand well wishes from us. You are always such a pleasure.

x Denise – Photographer totally in love with looks of love

Hello Friday. And what a very special blog I have for you. Meet Tania and Bas, I was a very lucky lady to photograph their beautiful wedding in 2008 at Wellington Point and here we are again. Same location, different set of reasons. See this big belly……there are two beautiful babies inside waiting patiently to make this family complete. And what lucky babies to have two awesome parents who adore each other so much. Please enjoy.

Tania grew very fond of my chiffon material, so did the wind, so did my camera.

A bit of romance in the water. I love these guys!

I just applaud you Tania, heavily pregnant and willing and able to do whatever I wanted you too!

Bas got in on the action as well.

Welcome to the world Joshua and Mitchell born this week to very beautiful parents. I look forward to meeting you lovely, little lads and taking your pictures with Mummy and Daddy. Tania and Bas, so proud of you guys and congratulations.

x Denise

Welcome to the first steps in the love story of Kieran and Kathleen. I was very honored to be chosen to document their Engagement party after an extensive search for a photographer. Kathleen, who is a keen blogger documented the whole process of finding someone to capture their special party. So with this in mind and the fact that she owns more cameras than me, I didn’t want to disappoint. The only disappointing thing about the day was the weather, so out the window went all of our careful location planning. Lucky they live in a fab apartment at Dockside with this very glamorous foyer which worked so well with our gorgeous lady’s dress. Red, the colour of luck and love.

Kathleen warned me she hates having her photo taken………Oh sure!

A bit of cheek and spunk is always welcome with me.

We headed across the river the beautiful Siggis restaurant in Brisbane City.

Now the reason for my blog title is this. Every guest at the party received a little red box with Chinese symbols for love and luck cut into the walls of the box and inside were these two little wooden dolls (Little Kathleen and Kierans) I love these!

So little Kathleen and Kieran went for a wander with me all around the restaurant.

I did take the real two outside for some great night shots.

Ha Ha.

Everyone had a wonderful time and their were cameras everywhere.

Cheers to you both to new beginnings, luck and a long, happy life together. That vacant seat was for me which was so lovely of you both to let me join the celebrations and the fabulous food. I look forward to our next project together. To finish I found a lovely Chinese Proverb for you “Kissing is like drinking salted water, you drink and your thirst increases”

x Denise (And thank you for giving Lila a little Kathleen and Kieran to play with she carries them around all the time!)