Ian Wilkinson

NEW BLOG - Ian Wilkinson Brisbane Wedding Photographer

2011-08-05T00:09:00.000-07:00

HI

There have been a few changes ...

I have a new blog and a new website ...

Please come and say hello at Brisbane Wedding Photography

Cheers,
Ian

Emma and Cam

2010-02-27T15:41:00.000-08:00

Just because the weather gods aren't on your side doesn't mean you still can't have a the wedding of your dreams.

Emma and Cam held their wedding in the Brisbane Botanical Gardens and surrounded themselves with family and close friends, the sort that all banded together to ensure the rain wasn't going to hold them back. Just as Emma prepared to walk down the path to stand beside her beau the rain clouds opened and it bucketed down. Guests ran for cover, the chief bridesmaid who was half way down the "aisle" turned back to seek shelter under a shared umbrella and Emma turned to her Dad with an "oh well" look on her face. It took just a few minutes for the rain to pass so everyone prepared to go again.

Emma walked down with her Dad to the delight of the crowd and you could see the pride on Cam's face. The photo shoot was completed as we wandered along the city streets to the Rugby Club, and as you can clearly see everyone had a great time.

I love rainy weddings, especially the ones where the bride keeps her chin up and realises they still get to have a great day and live happily ever after. I'm also especially grateful for the R&D Nikon and Canon have put into sealing their top of the line cameras against inclement weather.

Just because the weather gods aren't on your side doesn't mean you still can't have a the wedding of your dreams.

Emma and Cam held their wedding in the Brisbane Botanical Gardens and surrounded themselves with family and close friends, the sort that all banded together to ensure the rain wasn't going to hold them back. Just as Emma prepared to walk down the path to stand beside her beau the rain clouds opened and it bucketed down. Guests ran for cover, the chief bridesmaid who was half way down the "aisle" turned back to seek shelter under a shared umbrella and Emma turned to her Dad with an "oh well" look on her face. It took just a few minutes for the rain to pass so everyone prepared to go again.

Emma walked down with her Dad to the delight of the crowd and you could see the pride on Cam's face. The photo shoot was completed as we wandered along the city streets to the Rugby Club, and as you can clearly see everyone had a great time.

I love rainy weddings, especially the ones where the bride keeps her chin up and realises they still get to have a great day and live happily ever after. I'm also especially grateful for the R&D Nikon and Canon have put into sealing their top of the line cameras against inclement weather.

Candice and Nic

2010-02-27T15:20:00.000-08:00

How's this for an infectious smile!

Candice and Nic nailed what many would consider the dream wedding. Surrounded by close family, it went without a hitch and as you can see C and N had a great time. I think one of the secrets is to just let the wedding have a life of it's own. You don't need every five minutes planned, and you don't need to spend two hours away from your guests on a photo shoot.

The photo shoot here was just 15 minutes spent around the back of Hillstone, one of my favourite Brisbane wedding venues. Great food, lots of easy going staff and in my many many weddings there never once have I had a couple mention any sort problem. For a Brisbane wedding Hillstone at St Lucia offers everything.

Rachel and Kyle

2010-02-27T13:36:00.000-08:00

The Powerhouse is a brilliant venue for a cocktail style wedding in Brisbane. It's tough for the photographer though, the low light really makes you work but you can't deny the atmosphere of the place. Combine that with the sensational food that only Brett's Wharf can deliver and you know your guests will remember your wedding.

Rachel and Kyle call Sydney home, so had quite a task in front of them organising everything from so far away. But both were very relaxed and breezed through what was a very family orientated day. They knew they would be surrounded by nieces and nephews so had the foresight to organise a magician to come in and keep all the kids entertained. It didn't take long until half the parents were in watching, he was fabulous and had the kids in awe as he made what were easily the best balloon characters I have ever seen.

The only hiccup was totally avoidable ... while Rachel waited to walk down the aisle an over zealous staff member of the Powerhouse felt the need to inform her we were not permitted to take any photos inside the building, but she took it in her stride and couldn't wait to stand side by side with Kyle.

Great celebration guys !

My poor neglected blog ...

2010-02-27T13:33:00.000-08:00

My poor blog has been a little abandoned in recent months after the
house move. I still don't have a studio to work from but my now
famous dodgy pink bedroom is sufficing, for now anyway. If only my
little girl would let me paint it, but she's put dibs in on this room
and has made it known I'm taking too long to finish the studio !! So
here's a few older weddings.

Lorna and Jay

2009-08-19T00:18:00.001-07:00

Wedding photographers are lucky enough to experience first-hand the amazing diversity in customs that lay within the different cultural backgrounds. Today the groom Jay is being tested by the bridesmaids. For Jay to be allowed inside to see Lorna, he first had to answer a number of questions about her. He needed to prove he knew her well - well enough to know her favourite foods, favourite music and a number of other little details. When he answered a question incorrectly he had to dance on the spot. The pressure then continued when he was made to author a poem on the spot and recite it to them. His persistence paid off, he eventually made it inside!

Lauren and Ben

2009-08-18T23:42:00.000-07:00

Who said Rugby players can't be total gentlemen also?? Ben took Lauren's breath away with a brilliant surprise right at the end of the ceremony. Just as they turned to head back down the aisle, a band he secretly organised and then hid away up on the balcony kicked off with their rendition of the song "All you need is Love". It's the same song that was used in the church scene at the start of the movie "Love Actually".

In my 20 yrs of shooting weddings this was a first for me. Just sensational!!

Edwina and Nathan

2009-08-17T16:22:00.000-07:00

One of my favourite times at every wedding is the 5 mins from once you arrive at the ceremony until you are standing next to that special guy. Everyone has butterflies in their bellies, the groom sighs a sigh of relief, people hustle inside after snapping a quick shot of you standing there, the girls fuss about making sure everything is perfect and then it's time to face the music. You start to head down the aisle, your legs seemingly have a mind of their own, but you manage to walk calmly and slowly to the other end . . . . . . . not for one second does your husband to be take his eyes off you. It's probably my busiest 5 mins in the day, but I just love the mix of emotions.

Kim and Nick

2009-08-17T05:35:00.000-07:00

Tamika and Ben

2009-08-17T03:28:00.000-07:00

Tamika and Ben's ceremony was with Father Stephen at St Mary's, Kangaroo Point. Father Stephen is probably the most welcoming minister I've ever worked with. As you can see from the photos, it was a nice relaxed day and everything went well. The reception was at the Rugby Club in the city.