I was really looking forward to photographing Andrew and Natalia’s wedding. They married in Beecroft Presbyterian Church, and the reception held at Strathfield Golf Club, but I was most excited about exploring and capturing the beauty of Cabarita Park. With its natural rocky beaches, weathered old boats and vast greenery and trees, I was in photographer heaven! Andrew and Natalia were obliging and very relaxed, giving me lots of time to take them around for a variety of great shots.

The reception was wild from go to woah - the bride and groom were introduced with loud drumming and dancing, and the party raged into the night with lively Lebanese music and reckless Bon Jovi sing-alongs. Thanks guys for a fun and memorable day!

Check out some photos from Andrew and Natalia’s beach wedding.

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Charming young couple Iain and Michelle asked me to come up from Sydney to Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains to photograph their wedding. It had been raining all morning but had miraculously cleared up in the afternoon. With trepidation the whole wedding party ventured outside for a beautiful garden ceremony; however halfway through it began to rain again so we were all ushered back into the house. Despite very close quarters indoors, everyone was beaming and united in celebration of Iain and Michelle’s marriage. Take a look at some of the photos from the day.

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Schmap is a leading online digital travel guide publisher. Their online directories integrate maps, images, video and descriptive information on attractions, events, pubs, clubs, restaurants and more for all major cities around the world. I was recently contacted by Schmap for permission to use a photo I took of Hugo’s bar and restaurant at Sydney’s Kings Cross. It was taken as part of a corporate photography assignment. My photo is now used on Schmap as the image for Hugo’s bar - here it is and here’s the link to Hugo’s on Schmap.

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Playful and adventurous couple Mark and Arezou asked me to cover their full wedding day. We traversed all of Sydney, starting in the early afternoon with some “getting ready” shots at their homes in Earlwood, then to St Georges Anglican church for the beautiful ceremony. We continued on to Lavender Bay near Milsons Point and Luna Park in North Sydney for some gorgeous shots in the park and by the water.

The reception followed at the grand Anahita Persian restaurant in Lane Cove, which was filled with smiles, wild dancing (even from the grandparents!), laughter and genuine heartfelt speeches. I then followed Mark and Arezou to Sheraton on the Park in the heart of Sydney city, where I took some shots of them in the breathtaking multi-level hotel lobby. Despite it being a very long day and night for all of us, the energy and warmth of Mark and Arezou kept everyone in high spirits. Check out some of the photos from the day and night.

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Wow, this summer is a busy one for me! Peter and Anju asked me to photograph their wedding at St Ives Baptist Church in northern Sydney. Following some bridal party photos in the idyllic unspoiled Swain Gardens in Lindfield, we travelled in convoy to Peter’s parents’ home in St Ives where a grand backyard reception carried on into the night. Take a look at some of the photos from the day and night.

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I was very excited about photographing this wedding. Having visited Long Reef near Collaroy in Sydney’s Northern Beaches for the first time only a week before, I was taken aback by the magnificent views from the top of the hill. I could easily see the coastline north and south for several kilometres, and the dramatic clouds rolled overhead. I couldn’t wait to take some photos at this beautiful location, and was rewarded with some great shots. Take a look at some of the photos from the truly spectacular and fun-filled day wedding and night reception at the Collaroy Beach Services Club.

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Matt and Ellie invited me to photograph their special day within the historical and breathtaking walls of the Mosman Gunner’s Barracks in Sydney’s North. High on a hill affording uninterrupted views of the Sydney skyline, Harbour Bridge and Opera House, the now decommissioned barracks provided a dramatic backdrop for this wonderfully intimate gathering.

Check out the photos from the day here.

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A few months ago I photographed the marriage ceremony of young couple Santonu and Somaiya. They were very happy with the photos and so asked me to photograph their reception last weekend. It took place aboard the Sydney Glass Island, which always blows me away with its unique design, elegant table settings, beautiful panoramic Sydney harbour views and top-notch service. After some romantic photos in the Sydney Royal Botanical Gardens, we boarded the barge at the jetty next to the Sydney Opera House and cruised through the shimmering night until about midnight. It was an energetic evening filled with fun, smiles, tears and hugs and I felt honoured to be a part of it. Check out the photo gallery here.

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I’ve decided to take my wedding photography to the next level. I just picked up a brand new Canon EOS 40D digital SLR today and am eager to become familiar with its wealth of new features. I’m expecting better image quality, faster focusing (for more “keepers” at the weddings I shoot), low-light quality (for dimly-lit churches) and faster frame rate (to get some great shots of the bouquet toss and garter toss). Here is my initial review of the Canon EOS 40D along with some test images for comparison.

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I’ve put up brand new galleries of two weddings I photographed recently. One was at Star Room - 6 levels above ground next to Sydney’s famous Imax theatre in Darling Harbour. The second was at Sydney’s Historical Rocks - I photographed the couple against a breathtaking sunset backdrop accentuated by the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Check out gallery 1 and gallery 2.

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This is part 3 of the digital photography tips series. In this tutorial I talk about keeping your lines straight, effects using camera tilt, focussing on eyes, and including floors in your people photography. Read take better photos in 4 easy steps - part 3.

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In the past few weeks, search engine Google has changed something in its algorithm. As a result, I’m proud to announce that PhotosByJay is ranking higher than ever. Read more about what happened and my take on the new changes, plus get an insight into how I designed this site with users and search engines in mind.

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I’ve put up two new galleries of an Indian engagement and Indian wedding ceremony I photographed recently. The vibrant colours and festive atmosphere of an Indian event always provide a visual feast and a really enjoyable photographic experience! Check them out on my photo gallery page.

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