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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True blue Aussie couple Dan and Dani asked me to photograph their country wedding in Bowral. The ceremony was held on the gorgeous greens at the charming Craigieburn resort in Bowral, followed by a grand reception at Briar’s country lodge filled with a lot of cheeky speeches and wild dancing. The fresh country air, immacutely tended greenery and wide open spaces helped make it a truly enjoyable day for everyone. Check out some of my photos of Dan and Dani’s country wedding.

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I entered the hotel room high in the majestic Shangri-La in Sydney’s Rocks. I was greeted by a room full of smiles by the lovely Belinda, her bridesmaids and her parents. I took some relaxed photos of them getting ready, and marvelled at Belinda’s Alex Perry bridal gown which cascaded like a waterfall. After a quick drink at the top-level Blu Horizons bar, we drove to King Street Wharf where we boarded the elegant Sydney Glass Island to meet Kaine and the rest of the guests.

Following the ceremony on the boat’s scenic open upper deck, I took the bridal party through Circular Quay for some photos against the Opera House and sandstone walls. We then continued on through the evening on the Sydney Glass Island for the reception. I was pleased to get a wide variety of shots in every lighting condition imaginable - it was a good challenge! Take a look at the photos from the day and night.

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Nestled in the banks of the Hawkesbury River, Wisemans Ferry is a place of vast rolling green hills, parks and golf courses. Judas and Alexia asked me to photograph their wedding in the grounds of The Retreat, a huge holiday resort in Wisemans Ferry. The wedding ceremony was held under a rotunda by the river, and the reception under a grand marquee. As the sun descended, the marquee glowed with golden light - I was in photographer heaven! It was a very enjoyable warm and intimate gathering. Check out some of the photos from the Wisemans wedding.

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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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Last weekend Ben and Miranda were married in an intimate gathering of close friends and family. They were wed in a very photogenic part of Sydney - a small park by the water at Milsons Point in North Sydney near Luna Park. A huge old tree sheltered us during the ceremony, and afterwards I sneaked away with the newlyweds to get some shots of them beneath old archways and in front of historic sandstone walls. Miranda’s rich ruby red wedding dress stole the show - I’m still in awe of its original design and opulent beauty. Check out the photos from the day here.

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Hot new Sydney live dance act the Gauge Breakers invited me along to take some colourful and unusual shots of their energetic live DJ set at Sydney’s lively Havana Club De Luxe in Sydney’s Kings Cross. Check out the photos here.

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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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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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Over my many years researching photographic equipment, learning from photography tips and browsing galleries of others, I have visited literally thousands of photography sites. I have distilled and compiled a list of the best of the best photography sites which I think you, too, can use to improve your photography, inspire you, and gain a valuable insight into the wonderful world of photography. Check out The 32 best photography sites in 2007.

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As the sun rises in the morning, the sky is brilliant with hues of lavender and crimson. At noon, the sky is a glowing light blue, offering opportunities to photograph your subject against a clean background. As the sun begins its slow descent to herald in the evening, there is a brief window of magnificent photographic opportunities that are gone in the blink of an eye. Twilight. Read on…

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Bharatanatyam (also Bharat Natyam) is a classical dance form originating in Southern India. Originating in ancient times, it involves a series of physically challenging postures and movements mimicking heavenly sculptures. I was asked to photograph the debut (Arangetram) performance of this high-speed and endurance testing dance by Shruti Krishnan, a young south Indian girl who had been training for many years. She danced beautifully and with amazing precision. View the Bharatanatyam gallery.

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This is some of the best fun I’ve had taking photos. Joe and Carly asked me to take some photographs of them to be used on their upcoming wedding invitations. Their young and playful personalities were a perfect match for the location: Newtown in Sydney’s Inner West. The old graffiti adorning parking lots, the makeshift rusted corrugated tin fences and the old stone cemeteries and churches helped lend a distinct charm and character to the photos. Take a look at the results of the shoot.

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