Step into the heartwarming story of Wandah and Andrew Maxwell’s intimate backyard wedding — a celebration of family, love, and togetherness that proves a wedding doesn’t need extravagance to be extraordinary.

A proper Royles wedding occurred on the 12th of November earlier this year. When I say proper, I mean that the bride and groom wore country boots and they greeted each other with a handshake at the altar. True Nat and David style if I’m being honest.

Just over a year ago, an old friend of mine called me to tell me the news of her recent engagement. Much to my surprise, Madi asked me to be her photographer for the intimate, farm wedding she and her fiancé had in mind. A photographer for an interstate wedding, in the middle of a farm amongst cows and plenty of rolling hills. To say that I was gobsmacked is an understatement.

A night full of laughing, twirling and love was forecasted for the 24th of September 2022. But, my gosh, did I get to witness so much more than that. Not only did Rhi & Dan invite me along to capture the strength and passion of their marriage ten years on, there was also an official renaming and two birthdays to celebrate! Let’s paint a picture…

Long time lovers, high school sweethearts and best friends, Erin and Ian tied the knot at The Secret Garden Estate in the Gold Coast hinterland about a month ago now. Waking to a spectacular, blue skied day was the perfect present for the soon-to-be husband and wife.

Imagine meeting the love of your life half way across the world and realising he’s the polar opposite of you. Well, that’s what happened to Shay and Scott. It was a blossoming love story from the beginning really. With a stroke of luck, the one thing they had in common was travelling and so Shay and Scott met on a tour in Vietnam.

Entangled in sand, love and your best friend… what more could you want from an engagement session? As the sun set in the Gold Coast, these two love children danced and played on the beachside. Nat and David, I cannot WAIT to capture you both at your wedding next year.

This was not only my first ever wedding to shoot but also my first ever cultural wedding! What a beautiful mix it was. Still buzzing months later from the joy that May & Sisa brought to their wedding day.