Weddings 2013 - Sheona Beach Photography

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Working with your photographer to achieve natural-looking images.

Getting that stunning photograph for a wall in your own home.

Sheona Beach Photography’s wedding packages and pricing.

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SUNSET SHOTS

Achieving a spectacular sunset image requires patience, planning and a lot of luck.

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hile taking a beautiful image at sunset is a little time consuming, the results can be beautiful works of art for your home.

There’s definitely a lot of waiting, and a lot luck, involved. It can even get quite cold for the bride. We can never be certain that we will

actually even see the sun setting, if it ‘s an overcast day. So, the weather is a big factor.

More importantly, timing is crucial.

In the warmer months, the sun doesn’t get close to the horizon until about 8:30pm.

Often, my bride and groom will need to slip out of their reception for 20 minutes or so in order to get the shot. This can be difficult to

manage if you need to travel some distance to the location.

Three Important Tips

1. Try and organise the ceremony to be held shortly before sunset; or 2. Plan your reception to allow for a little venture outdoors; and 3. Don’t be upset if there aren’t any clouds or if there are too many clouds - it can’t be controlled.

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VINEYARD SUNSET

Amy and Travis at The Mornington Peninsula. waited 20 minutes in the cool air - well worth it for this spectacular image.

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GROOMING MEN It’s a big day for your man; even if he doesn’t mention it much - it’s on his mind, and he’s excited to get ready with his mates. istening to your man won’t necessarily give you a lot of insight into how much he’s anticipating the day - especially if he’s the quiet type.

In my experience, getting ready with his groomsmen is where it all hits home for him. Donning his suit, fiddling with his tie, and getting frustrated with his cufflinks. He shares all this with his best man, whilst trying to remain cool. The truth is, he is just as in love with you are you are with him, so why wouldn’t he be feeling just as emotional.

The images that can be captured at this time can be truly momentous. It’s also the best time to get portraits of him alone and with his family. They are kind of

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Don’t underestimate the feelings experienced by your fiance on his wedding day. saying ‘goodbye’ to their son as he moves on in his life - it is a big deal for them! They are excited too.

Allowing time for some fun shots of the boys together can help them to relax in front of the camera and ready themselves for all of the attention they are about to receive.

Getting relaxed photographs of a man on the eve of his wedding is tricky. It’s important to get photographs that show his true emotions regarding the committment he will soon be making.

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Details

The guys like to go to a bit of effort with their appearance. Often leaving it until the morning of the wedding to shave off their beard, or finally break-in those new shoes. Recording details like these for the album is very important.

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KATRINA + SACHIN Roselyn Court is a convenient and romantic location, built in 1905, for a beautiful and graceful wedding.

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LET YOUR LIGHT

SHINE

Your wedding day is your chance to shine.

There will not be a woman in the room as beautiful as you. Your man will genuinely be ‘wowed’ by your appearance.

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ortraits are fun, but beauty portraits are show-stopping!

Being a beauty portrait photographer, I am specifically trained in helping to make women (and men) look fabulous.

It’s about the lighting, the angle, the tilt of your head. And, of course, being a master at

Photoshop doesn’t hurt either!

Every woman deserves to have the way she looks on her wedding day recorded accurately.

On your wedding day, with your elegant hairstyle, and the attention paid to your specific skin type and eye colour by your makeup artist, you will look your very best. And, this is how your guests will see you on the day.

I need about half an hour before I leave for the ceremony, to simply focus on you.

It happens after the portraits with your parents and your bridesmaids; and after the detail shots of your flowers and jewellry.

It’s a time to capture the essence of your beauty, and show off your style and happiness.

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BEAUTIFUL AMBER

This image was simply taken in Amber’s bedroom. But by using the right techniques, she looks like a movie star.

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STOLEN MOMENT

Capturing quiet moments alone together helps to record the essence of your wedding day.

SUZIE + MATT

The glorious Glen Erin Estate and Vineyard is a relaxing and romantic venue set amongst its sprawling grape vines, near Mt Macedon.

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SUZIE + MATT

After their ceremony, Suzie and Matt explored the property before joining their guests for drinks as the sun set.

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DANIEL + AMIE

A romantic and happy wedding at the incredible Chateau Wyuna. Such fun, and so many wonderful memories.

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DANIEL + AMIE

The diverse range of photo locations makes this pretty venue one of the most picturesque in Melbourne.

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3 LUXURY PACKAGES My luxury photography packages all include two photographers and an impressive Luxury Leather Heirloom Wedding Album that will be cherished by generations.

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aving a fabulous wedding photographer to cover your special day is just as important as choosing the right venue. A good wedding photographer develops a

relationship with your family and friends that superseceds the lens and helps them to forget about the camera. A good wedding photographer has your guests raving and your family delighted.

You will be presented with a timeless selection of professional

$3990 DIAMOND

$4490 PLATINUM

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My Diamond Package includes six hours of coverage and a 30 page Luxury Leather Heirloom Wedding Album. You receive your images as digital files and a second copy of each image processed in black and white. A beautiful package with two photographers on the day.

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This gorgeous package has eight hours of coverage, a 40 page Luxury Leather Heirloom Wedding Album, colour and black & white digital images, and two photographers on the day. My most popular package; it ensures every moment of your wedding is recorded perfectly.

images that surpasses your expectations.

I provide the highest quality products and a very professional service. My Luxury Heirloom Wedding Albums are beautiful works of art that will be cherished by your family for generations.

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For the bride and groom who want one of my incredible 60 page Luxury Leather Heirloom Wedding Albums.

This package includes nine hours of coverage, two photographers, and a stunning one metre wall canvas print of your favouite image for a wall in your home. Value*

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$1790 SIMPLICITY

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The Simplicity Package includes my minimum three hours of coverage with your beautiful, print-ready, high resolution digital files provided on disc for you to keep forever. This is recommended for couples who may just want a Registry Office or Home Wedding.

$1990 ELEGANCE

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My Elegance Package includes four hours of coverage on your wedding day and your beautiful, print-ready, high resolution digital files. Recommended for couples who may only want a short amount of coverage but would still like a location shoot.

3 PREMIUM l PACKAGES Tailor Your Own Package

My wedding day coverage is $250/hour and my image processing fee, with images on USB, is $950 per wedding.

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My Romance Package includes four hours of coverage at your wedding and a high quality, 12x12 page, linen wedding album displaying 20 pages of your favourite images. This package also includes all of your stunning images on disc for you to share.

ove great wedding photographs but conscious of your budget? Then you need a great photographer to capture everything that happens with the minimum of expense.

My premium packages are economical alternatives that still have your wedding recorded, with skill, for all time. These packages include the experience and equipment that you require, and allow you to eliminate the tradition of the album.

Please book early as my calendar fills quickly.

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LOCATION LOCATION

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our choice of location significantly affects the overall atmosphere of the images in your wedding photograph collection.

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DAYLESFORD LAKEHOUSE

After an intimate ceremony , this image was one of the first taken after the guests left for refreshments.

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DANIEL + TARA

A romantic Daylesford wedding started with the ceremony at The Lakehouse, followed by a short drive around town.

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ST KILDA GARDENS

Laura and James went for a stroll through the St Kilda Botanical Gardens shortly after their ceremony.

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IN CHURCH

Romantic and timeless photographs in your church usually need to happen after you and your guests have exited.

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uring your ceremony, your photographs will be quite photojournalistic. However, if you would like to record the ambience of the church, and often the very reason you chose it in the first place, venturing back into the building after your ceremony is over, just for ten minutes, allows us to capture one or two memorable photographs.

Suzie and Peter went back into their church for this romantic image, after being congratulated by their guests outside.

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INTIMATE LOVE

Robert and Laura ventured into a back hallway of their Toorak church for time alone when I captured this.

STOLEN MOMENTS What’s the best way to fill your album with relaxed, unposed images? How much direction do you need? Are they planned?

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or most couples on their wedding day, these are important questions.

Most couples I speak to want unposed, candid images.

Sadly though, some wedding photographers don’t answer these questions, or plan for these shots.

The truth is, these images need to be discussed before your wedding

day. Time needs to be allowed for these moments to arise.

It’s just a matter of working with a sensible timeline on the day; and it is necessary to put ‘10 mins for alone-time’ into the Shoot Schedule.

In order to get the image above, I took five minutes to scope out the church surrounds whilst the couple were chatting to their family and

friends outside the church. When the time was right, I led them around to the back of the church for their first few moments alone as husband and wife.

It’s then just a matter of me not watching them sharing those moments together, but also making sure I don’t miss a romantic shot like this either ;-)

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SAY CHEESE!

Taking good family portraits (that people will actually want to frame) takes a little finessing.

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amily portraits generally occur as soon as possible after the ceremony. Immediately following the ceremony you will be very busy though!

Everyone will want to congratulate you. They have been thinking of you over the last few weeks and have gone to a lot of effort to be at your wedding.

Often your family, friends and other guests have been to the hairdresser, bought new outfits and organised child-minding to be there.

Many have travelled some distance to see you, and are very excited for you.

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FAMILY PORTRAITS

Family portraits may be difficult to orchestrate at times but they should never be forgotten.

After everyone has finished congratulating you, it is often a good time for a large group shot of everyone present, should you want one. It’s important to do this as soon as possible before people start wandering away.

Family portraits can be a difficult time and we need to do all we can in advance to reduce the time they take.

A large group shot can take a bit of organising on the day. Up to15 minutes needs to be allowed for gathering everyone together and ‘massaging’ the group into

the right shape, so to speak.

This is when I put on my ‘big girl’ voice (as I call it), to get everyone focussed on my camera, and looking at me for just a couple of minutes.

I believe family portraits are difficult because the emotion has been so high up until that point.

Excitement, anticipation, happiness, laughter and joy.

Suddenly they are replaced by confusion, frustration and boredom as cousin Bob can’t find Auntie Margaret.

As grandma needs a chair to sit on and brother Bill was supposed to bring one. ... As your mother keeps wanting just one more photo of some distant relatives and you can’t understand why ...

Honestly, these seem trivial right now but in my experience, it is the singlemost trying time of the day.

In order to make it run as smoothly as possible, I ask my brides to consult their parents in advance so they can work on a family portrait list before the wedding.

It’s also useful to have someone on hand (like a brother-in-law) who knows everyone on the list and can round them up, so to speak, to have them waiting for their portrait in advance.

However, the effort is undeniably worth it. The family portrait tradition is a part of the wedding ceremony that, I believe, will always take place, even in centuries to come.

Family portraits are historic records for generations to view and cherish.

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CHRISTIE + BEN The Point Cook Homestead has an array of different photo opportunities, from rustic country to a small sandy beach.

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CHRISTIE + BEN

The gorgeous tall grass was a lovely additon to their beach photos. The Melbourne skyline is in the distance.

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BRIDAL PARTY

Having half an hour to celebrate with your Bridal Party after the ceremony, perhaps with some champagne, can help to change the pace of the day and create some fun images.

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MICHELLE + TIM After their wedding at the Melbourne Registry Office, Michelle and Tim strolled the streets of Melbourne city.

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WALL ART

Placing a stunning image on your wall adds colour and warmth to your home.

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magine this gorgeous work of art (or one like it), with the two of you as the main characters, featuring on a wall in your home.

An exquisite reminder of your love for each other and the journey you are now taking together.

Something to be admired for years.

Images like these require planning, and time on the day.

What location have you selected?

What kind of art would you like on your wall? What size would you like? What colours suit your lifestyle? These questions, and a few more like them, will help you to determine how to get the most value from your wedding photography.

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OVERSIZED WALL CANVAS

Christie and Ben have this colourful and modern work of art taking pride of place in their home.

Definitely the WOW Factor.

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