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The Good Gift Co |Holly |Tamworth Business photographer

I have known Holly & Ben ever since I shot their Hunter Valley wedding in 2014. Since then I have photographed the new additions of their boys Alfie & Huxley. So while I have been her Tamworth wedding & family photographer I had never been her Tamworth business photographer.

This shoot was a little different. Holly has always had a eye for design & has incredible style.

She started a little business called The Good Gift Co last year so it wasn’t a shock to me her business took off!

She has made her dream come true after having her two boys she wanted to run a small business from home whilst looking after her kids.

A little while ago I was chatting to Holly about pictures for her Instagram. She does all her own & they look incredible but for her to be in some of the photos it was a bit tricky. Hence where I came in being her Tamworth business photographer.

Please go checkout her website it is just exquisite, from her signature handbags, jewellery & things for the home…

So when I came back this time we organised a small shoot with a good friend of hers Kymmy. Kymmy has twin girls, so along with Holly & her two boys & Holly’s amazing styling we set about on a lifestyle shoot.

Of course in true toddler style one twin fell asleep in the car on the way there so wasn’t in any pics. We set up under an amazing spot under a peppercorn tree, got some fabulous shots but due to the dog eating the cheese platter, a few tired kids & a big black storm brewing in the background we decided to let Ben watch the kids, pack up our picnic & let us girls just play near the house with the storm clouds in the background & be close to the house for a quick get away & hopefully not get struck by lightning in the process!

I am so happy we did!!!! The storm clouds & light is just incredible. As we played on the dirt road out the front of her house in the long grass. The storm got darker & darker but the light got better and better too. Holly & Ben live at such an amazing spot just outside of Tamworth. They have incredible sunsets & incredible storms as you will see. Cant wait for you all to see this!

Thanks again Holly!

  • a picnic under a peppercorn tree with mums and their bubs with homewares from the good gift co
  • Holly from the good gift co walks bare foot in a white vinatge dress on a country road near Tamworth holding the good gift market bag in black & throw
  • the good gift co personalised rattan bag hangs in a tree with flowers inside
  • a blonde haired woman ina floral dress spins as she hold the good gift co rattan bag she has flowers in her bag as a storm brews in the background ona country road near Duri
  • Spot the white terrior is part of commercial photography shoot near Tamworth for The Good Gift co. who is modelling one of her bags. Dark storm clouds in the background
  • Holly who runs the good gift co is in a vinatge white dress has a natural white and tan throw over her shoulder as the duri sun peaks over her shoulder. there is long golden grass in the background
  • a mum and her baby daughter with rattan bags from the good gift co crounch in green grass in the Tamworth country side
  • holly from the good gift co with her son on her hip and storm clouds in the background and green paddocks near Tamworth nsw
  • A woman in a leopard print dress with her good gift co rattan market basket bag over her should & young toddler son in a mustard jumpsuit over her hip giggles
  • two mums and her bub have a glass of wine. They have Their Good Gift hand bags around them as they sit on a natural jute rug
  • holly from the good gift co with rattan black and white bag over her shoulder looks behind her as she carries her toddler on her hip through long green grass
  • Holly from the good gift co holds one her white an rattan bag against an old fense on the outskirts of Tamworth. She is wearing a white vintage dress as the dark clouds roll in
  • a toddler in a floral dress and pink gum boots hold a pink rattan bag with her mum & her friend having a picnic in the background
  • the good gift co neat Tamworth NSW commercial photography shoot for her homewares this is a throw amongsth golden grass in the country side
  • two ladies having a warm drink with throws around them they are sitting in long golden grass for a Tamworth business shoot
  • a mum in a floral dress & white rattan bag over her shoulders lifts up her baby girl
  • a baby boy kisses his mum who is in a lepard print dress she has a good gift bag over her shoulder near Tamworth NSW
  • two friends lean against a post as they hold their bags from the good gift co as a storm builds in the background
  • a bub on one hip a rattan market bag on the other for a commercial shoot on the Australian country side
  • woman in a white vintage dress has her wrattan bag over her shoulder in country Australia as storm clouds roll in. she is tucking her hair behind her head
  • a picnic rug with mums and bubs with the good gift co rattan bags under a peppercorn tree and homewares in the background
  • two toddlers playing under natural throw as their mums thro it in the air. the young boy is smiling and running

McCulloch Family |Tamworth Family Photography |

    Liss contacted me late last year wanting a Tamworth family portrait shoot. She had seen a friend of her’s Melissa had a family shoot & wanted the same for her family

    When I email & chat to my families I love to know everything about everyone, ages & what photos the mums usually love- they are the ones that usually plan the shoot.

    I also love chatting about what everyone will wear or what look they want in their photos. This is so important as you not only want everyone to look great but feel confident in what they are wearing. SO after a few pictures & messages back & forth Liss decided on these outfits for her family. What an eye she has I just loved how they looked in their family photos.

    Liss & Matt have three great kids all with their own cute personalities so I wanted to capture these.

    Twenty minutes into our shoot a few of the kids were attacked & bitten by green ants. And as most people would know to any small kid this isn’t great. So after lots of tears & a few great snuggle shots with mum we decided to finish the shoot & finish another day. I want all families to love their photos & when something like this happens very rarely can you recover or get your child as his normal happy self. So I think its so important with something like this to offer this at no extra charge.

    A few days later we moved spots & met at Matt’s parents family farm for a few more shots. This place was incredible with endless paddocks of green grass surrounded by hills made the perfect backdrop.

    Thanks again guys

    • family of five on a calala hill with long green grass dressed in white
    • a mother and daughter swing each other around in long green grass as the sun shines on them in Tamworth for their family portrait session
    • brothers and sisters stand in a field in Calala new south wales for their Tamworth Family portrait
    • three siblings getting ready for a running race on top a hill near Goonoo Goonoo. They are dressed in white
    • siblings running through green fields with mottled white clouds in the sky
    • a couple dressed in white turn into each other as they hold hands posing for their Tamworth family photographer with the hills of Goonoo in the background
    • laying on a white blanket on their bellies 3 kids smile at the camera with the hills of Nundle in the background
    • a dad plays with his three year old son. they are dressed in white shirts the paddock they are in is green
    • all smiles for the mc culloch family kids as they lay on a cream blanket on top of a hill near Tamworth
    • a husband and wife run on top of a hill overlooking the hills near Goonoo Goonoo they are dressed in white
    • a toddler grabs his shoes as he sits on a cream blanket on a green field
    • a tamworth family looks at the clouds and blue sky on a green grassy hill
    • cuddles with mum on a hill near tamworth as the sun shines through near Calala
    • a young girl in white crouches as the sun catches the heads of green grass on a hill in Tamworth
    • a black and white photograohy taken on hill near Tamworth as a family of five walks with the youngest on dads shoulders
    • three kids sitting in a gum tree as mum and dad han goff a branch near Tamowrth for their family portrait. there is lots of green grass on the Tamworth flood plain
    • a mother and her kids with big smiles sitting on a rug on a green field
    • three children dressed in white walk away holding hands with the hills of nundle in the background
    • black and white photograph near Tamworth of a young girl in a white dress sitting in long grass
    • family of five sit in a green field as storm clouds build near Tamworth
    • a toddler with his hands on his knees laughs as the sun kisses the grass heads on a hill in Tamworth
    • young boys sit on a gumtree near Tamworth
    • a young boy holds onto a tree like a lizard
    • the sun sets on a mother and son dressed in white for fsmily photography near Tamworth
    • family of five in neutral colours stand on a hill with the sun setting behind them
    • a dad and his two boys laugh at each other as they sit on long green grass
    • black and white photo of a ten year old boy looking at grass heads
    • mother and daughter sitting on a white rug in green grass the mum is wearing a pink necklacefor a family shoot near Tamworth
    • black and white photo of kids in white shirts standing on a hill for a family shoot
    • black and white photograph of a family portrait of five holding hands with mum and dad on the ends they stand ina green field near Tamworth
    • vintage tones for a family photography near Tamworth for 5 family members
    • a huge pine tree with setting sun & whispy white clouds as a family of five stand either side on a grass covered hill near Tamworth

    Tamworth Wedding Photography | Chris + Taylor

    On the weekend I came back from Cambodia to Chris & Taylors wedding on the outskirts of Tamworth. Chris & Taylor first contacted me last year when they started planning their wedding. They spoke to friends down the road Holly ( from the https://www.thegoodgiftco.com.au/) & Ben who I photographed a few years ago for their wedding in the hunter. Taylor loved her photos so she knew when she was planning her wedding she asked Holly who her Tamworth wedding photographer was.

    Chris & Taylor had their ceremony & reception on Chris’s family farm on the outskirts of Duri. This place was just spectacular. I visited last year in the thick of the drought & it was still gorgeous but upon returning this month with endless green grass & full dams- this place looked incredible.

    We were also lucky with dark moody storm clouds throughout the day that made their photos looks incredible.

    I always meet up with my couples the week of the wedding to go through everything. As we drove around the family property I was overwhelmed with how many incredible locations they had to choose from. Yes they had too many. But as I explained to Chris & Taylor if they were happy lets make the final decision on the day for locations. I explained we didn’t know weather wise if we would have full sun, overcast, a little rain, sunset or no sunset. Their response was we honestly have no idea we totally trust you & cant see what you do photography wise -so you tell us- we totally trust you!. Thank you so much guys. So based on the light, weather & timing we chose the locations below.

    What also made Taylor & Chris’s day so perfect was their bridal party, their family & friends. The bridal party were happy, up for anything & joked around all day. Also as many weddings today there is divorced parents. Sometimes this can be difficult but I was so impressed how all the parents at this wedding whether together or not, they were their for their kids & their happiness. Such a beautiful thing to see. Good country weddings like this truly stand out & leave such a beautiful impression on me when you are a Tamworth wedding photographer who does see so many weddings.

    Chris & Taylor had so many amazing suppliers that helped them on their day they are below

    Flowers-Botanique New England

    Angus Lane -Religious Marriage celbrant

    Marquee & décor hire –Gold Event Hire

    Make-up- Kim Newsome Pure Beauty

    Hair- Wild Orchid hair & beauty

    Rings- Danny Designer Jeweller

    Thanks again guys for such an incredible day.

    cheers Karissa

    • groomsmen in a horse round yard laugh at each other. you cant see their faces rather the white cowboy hats & blue jeans
      Boys & White Hats. colors look amazing!
    • groomsmen wearing blue jeans & white cowboy hats pose in a horse round yard with the family dachshund taking part in the wedding pictures at Tamworth NSW
      family dachshund posing it up for wedding photos!! Love it!
    • a groomsmen in a white cowboy hat smiles in front of all his horse bridals
      CHris & his many bridles!
    • a groom and his groomsmen wearing black jackets, blue jeans & white cowboy hats. the family dachshund dog is apart of the wedding photos near Tamworth NSW
    • a groom and groomsmen wearing blue jeans, white hat pose for photos in front of horse bridals on a farm near Duri
    • four groomsmen in white cowboy hats, big belt buckles share a Coors beer on chri's wedding day in a horse round yard
    • with big storm clouds in the background groomsmen walk in a round yard with sand on the gorund
    • groomsmen joking and laughing wearing country wedding attire walk in a horse round yard near their reception held at Duri NSW Australia
    • a green vintage ute with a broken window is the background for a groomsmen in a blue sports coat, cowboy hat & blue checker shirt
    • four groomsmen laugh at each other as they stand on the back of an old vintage green ute
    • groomsmen for their Tamworth NSW wedding throw back a bottle of beer before the ceremony. their is storm clouds & the liverpool plains in the background as they stand near & on a green vintage ute
    • a bride gets her makeup done & her mother zips up her wedding dress
    • mother of the bride & bridesmaids help the bride put on her dress and veil at her home in Duri
    • a big bay window with timber floors as a bride looks out the window as the sun comes in. she is holdoing flowers in her right hand
    • a bride in a simply slinky white wedding dress hold her hand to her face as her blue eyes shine in the natural light coming in her family home near Tamworth NSW
    • blonde bride in a straight slinky dress poses near her home near Duri NSW.
    • a bride in a straight white wedding dress holding flowers of green & cream roses laughs and chats to her bridesmaids wearing navy. there is a white picket fense in the back ground
    • navy blue bridesmaids holding a bouquet of roses and gum leaves arranged by botanic florist Tamworth stand in front of a white picket fense
    • wedding bouquet by botanique Tamworth florist is held by the bride as well her engagement ring by Danny designer jewellery
    • a bride with a long veil and a straight white wedding dress holds her train as she wlak on a pebble path near a white pickets fense on her wedding day near Tamworth NSW
    • a ceremony overlooking the liverpool plains with the groom and his family waiting for the bride to arrive
    • a groom in a white cowboy hat stairswith a tear in his eye as he sees his bride and father-in-law walking up the isle to meet him
    • a timber arbour with green & rose flowers frames the bride and groom at a country wedding near Tamworth NSW
    • a wedding ceremony overlooking the liverpool plains near Tamworth the brides white veil; is held by her bridesmaid in navy
    • a natural woven rug leads to the bride and groom as they says their vows at their wedding ceremony. they are standing under a timber arbour with vintage flowers
    • a bride and groom share their first kiss at their ceremony under a natural timber arbour. she is wearing a white straight wedding dress & he is in blue jeans and white hat
    • a groom and his bride walk back down the aisle with guests throwing white flowers, they are smiling at their ceremony near Durs NSW
    • a bride wearing a simply white wedding dress and long white veil is kissed by her new husband at the end of the aisle at their ceremony on a country property just outside of Tamworth
    • a bride is congratulated by guests at her wedding
    • the drought has broken with endless green grass as a bride and groom smile at the camera. she is holding a vinatge bouquet he is wearing awhite har
    • bride and groom walk holding hands and smiling at each other at they walk. she is wearing a very simple staright almost holter wedding dress he is wearing a white cowboy hat
    • holding hands Tamworth's newest newlyweds get photographs on their family farm. she is wearing a simple straight wedding dress with long veil
    • dark storm clouds and long green grass is the perfect backdrop for any Tamworth wedding as a the brides long white veil is caught in the wind
    • black and white picture a country style themed wedding as the couple look away
    • a groom with a white cowboy hat on spins his bride as the long veil she wears wraps and tangles around his blue jeans, they are laughing at each other
    • a groom with a white cowboy hat on & bride with a simple beaded dress touch foreheads under her long white veil
    • a bridal party pose it up on the liverpool plains near tamworth
    • a newly married couple hold onto each other with the long green grass catching her long white veil. she is holding a bouquet of vinatge flowers
    • a bride in a white straight dress holds onto her bridesmaids wearing navy as they stare at the storm clouds over the liverpool plains near Tamworth
    • a groom in cowboy hat hold his new wife as the long veil of the bride blows in the wind as they smile on their wedding day
    • a smiling bride and groom on the liverpool plains near Tamworth
    • a bride ina straight wedding dress drapes the train of her dress over her wrist as her long veil is caught by the wind on a green hill near Tamworth
    • Love Taylors’ long veil!
    • a groom leads his brideaway on green grass as her long veil follows behind her
    • black and white photo of a country wedding where the bride and groom arent smiling. the bride is behind her husband as she hold him tight under a tree
    • a vinatge tone wedding of the bride and groom holding hands. The groom is in a cowboy hat and blue jeans as the bride has her train draped over her wrist
    • a bride leads her husband away in a green paddock & large green tree
    • black and white photo of a groom with a hat walking with his bride in long grass.The bride is wearing a simple straight white wedding dress as she holds onto her husbands hand and her train. there is dark storm clouds
      dark clouds!
    • a dirt country road makes the perfect spot with a bridal party as navy as their feature color. the girls are holding flowers and the boys wearing hats
    • a groom and bride naturally laugh and hold onto each other on a country road near Tamworth Australia. he has a hat, she hold her flowers and her husband
      Natural laughs that’s what your wedding day should be about!
    • a bride in a white straight dress walks away with her friends in navy dress with a cross string back on a country dirt road
    • a bride and bridemais turn around. The girls are wearing blue and holding flowers ona country road near Duri
      love the bouquets
    • a groom soins his bride as she holds on tight on a dirt country road
    • a bridal party walk on the edge of a dam with dark storm clouds in the background. the brides long veil is blown by the wind about 30km from Tamworth
    • on the top of a dam a bridal party enjoy a glass of wine near Tamworth as the liverpool plains as their backdrop
    • black and white hand shot of the a newly married couple. the groom has a checkered shirt on and a tie
    • walking on the dam wall as a bride leads her groom
    • a groom dips and kisses his bride in front of a feeding trough at the end of the drought near Tamworth. his cowboy hat covers their faces
    • leaning against a feed trough, the boys on one side, the girls the other with dark storm cluds overhead
    • kissing on a coiples wedding day at a country wedding near Tamworth, The couple are near a feed trough an artistic wedding day country photograph
      Who would think a feed trough would make the perfect location spot!
    • storm clouds brewing in the back ground as a bridal party lean against a feed trough
    • a groom and bride stair into each others eyes near a feed tin trough 30km from Tamworth as dark storm clouds close in
    • wedding reception marquee as a bride and groom kiss illuminated by fairy lights
      marquee looking so good
    • a bridal party dance YMCA against a backdrop of fairy lights you cant see their faces
    • rustic table decor for a tamworth wedding. They have hessain table runners and bows
    • marquee at a wedding at Duri. table menus with wooden pallets, the table has white table covers
    • bridal table decorated with white roses and some australian native flowers & a white marquee used for chris and taylor's wedding near Duri
    • details for reception at a wedding near Tamworth NSW, two wedding cakes one traditional white cake made by a C.W.A grandmother. The table decor is white with brown hessain
    • a bridal party drink as the bride and groom kiss in front of a wall of fairy lights
    • black and white simple walking shot on a country dirt road with gum trees

    Tey + Rith |Phnom Penh|Wedding Photography

    I started shooting Srey Tey & Rith’s wedding photos two weeks ago. Yes, after shooting 400+ weddings I did my first ever pre-wedding shoot, that wasn’t shot on the actual wedding day. Yes it was shot in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. & I really can’t believe it has taken so long to do this.

    I know pre-wedding shoots are very popular in asia. I thought the reason, so they could have multiple out-fit changes. Whilst this is true for some couples this wasn’t the case for Rith & Dey. To them for their wedding day they wanted amazing photographs but also wanted to spend quality time with friends and family. Not feeling so rushed & on a tight schedule.

    Rith & Dey wanted to feel relaxed, chilled with their friends on location spending time with their close friends & with each other & giving all their energy to this before the wedding. Then on their wedding day concentrating on the ceremony, their commitment to each other & having quality time with friends & family. They also got to photograph at amazing locations without any time restraints. Time and again I have couples in rural Australia say they would love photos at their family farm, it would mean so much to them but sadly it is just too far or not possible Or “I adore this location but it is too far to travel back to the reception so we will have to forget it. Yes this is a personal choice & certainly not one for everyone. As there is many other factors involved but for Tey & Rith it was perfect. So if this is something you would like to consider for your wedding or even just you as a couple ( do your bridal party photos at the wedding) lets chat!

    My verdict for pre-wedding photography is a huge thumbs up. Yes the bride has to have hair & make-up done especially for this. Some couples might say “oh but was it lacking the emotion not being on your wedding day?… definitely not for this couple & for their friends it was incredible!- we had an absolute blast.

    Rith & Tey trusted me completely. They wanted me to find locations that were natural & not too staged. Sometimes Cambodian wedding photography is a lot of posing with friends & family. Whilst they wanted this on their wedding day they just wanted a more natural approach for their location photos. We were able to get this in their pre-wedding photographs

    So a few days before I jumped on my motorbike & went on a scout around Phnom Penh for the perfect location. Not far from my house I found amazing locations- A plant nursery full of yellow potted flowers. This place was SPECTACULAR- Just endless potted yellow flowers as far as the eye could see & with a golden Cambodian sunset it was exactly how I pictured it! eeeek it was incredible!!

    Fast forward two weeks to their weddings day it was just such a easy, beautiful day. At Cambodian weddings when the bride walks down the aisle everyone claps…which I just love! Another great idea I had never seen before Rith & Tey cut their wedding cake but they also cut the cake & served the cake to their parents. It looked so thoughtful & respectful to the ones that they loved the most. A gorgeous way of showing appreciation to your parents.

    So many close- friends helped so much to make this wedding not only a success but a warm friendly, happy, emotion & so so smiley wedding. They had their friend Bong Phil give one of the best marriage talks I have ever heard ,friends Dakou & Steph, Stephanie & Sakha helped Tey & Rith get ready on the day, friends Mizaho & Nori ( & their helpers) did gorgeous flower arrangements & organised decorations etc. At Their reception at Dyvith Hotel many friends organised entertainment, singing and dancing for the couple.

    Dey & Rith chose the Dyvith hotel for their reception. As a foreigner you are told in Cambodia to be wary of “food at weddings” but this place was just perfect. Super clean, amazing friendly staff & the food was delicious! A fabulous venue!

    A few of Tey’s best friends organised a large framed print from their pre-wedding shoot. After singing a beautiful song the girls gave the print to them which bought Tey to tears.

    Thank you so much Tey & Rith for letting me capture these incredible images. These images will hold a special place in my heart forever.

    Karissa xx

    A Beautiful Struggle |Pace Family |Tamworth NSW

    • bald is beautiful for a woman in a white dress who has no hair due to chemotherapy.she also has a yellow scarf
      Some struggles can still be beautiful

    This post is written from a friends viewpoint. All of us have had a family member or friend who has had to battle with Cancer. So when one of your best-friends, Deanna tells you whilst your on the other side of the world they have breast cancer it leaves you feeling so anxious, sad & so so far from home.

    Fast forward a month we arrive after Deanna’s surgery & she is ready to tackle chemo-therapy.

    It has been so comforting to be here whilst she undergoes this but also very confronting to see your friend in so much pain & knowing she has weeks of pain ahead of her. So these weeks whilst Im editing at home we’ve had many days together chatting over coffee, watching chic movies & our favourite TV shows. SO that has been one positive.

    The one thing like most women, Deanna was most worried about was loosing her hair. After it started to fall out a few weeks after her first chemo session, Deanna went to her long-time hairdresser Renee at Glamour Empire to have “the shave”.

    As you will see by the pictures below, Deanna has an amazing shaped head. & totally rocks it. Yes she is beautiful.

    Its probably an unusual photoshoot to some but as I said to Deanna this will be the only time in your life you will have no hair. What will you loose, worse case we can delete them.

    It was also very empowering to photograph & let her relax and have fun in front of the camera.

    I also believe that for any woman who has been through this, is going through this or will go through this in the future- these images say-“you got this, & you have permission to be beautiful & feel empowered despite what changes your body is going through.

    I first photographed Deanna with just me but after her family seen some of the pictures they wanted a few as well. So we headed out another afternoon to get these. I loved this as well because it is not only the person going through cancer but the whole family is affected too.

    Thank you so much for letting me do this. I just loved spending time doing this & photographing your beautiful struggle.

    • bald headed chemo lady in a white dress
    • a husband kisses his wifes bald head after loosing her hair to chemo
    • a bald headed chemo patient poses with her family
    • a father,a mother undergoing chemotherapy their two daughters laugh & celebrate her bald head due to cancer
    • chemotherapy patient a woman in a blue dress & red scarf. the sun is setting in the background
    • a little tear is shred by a woman in a blue dress & red scarf undergoing chemotherapy in the late afternoon as the sun sets
    • sunsets as a woman going through chemotherapy dancing in the setting sun.
    • a husband and his wife who has no hair due to chemotherapy celebrate as the sunsets
    • bald haired woman with no hair because of breast cancer poses in the golden grass a moore creek NSW
    • a woman with no hair because of breastcancer is wearing a red scarf to cover her bald head
    • black and white photo of a woman who has no hair and breast cancer holding flowers near Tamworth NSW
    • a mother with no hair due to cancer laughs at her family
    • two young woman leaning against a tree smile
    • a mother undrergoing chemotherapy with no hair laughs with her daughters
    • on the outskirts of Tamworth a woman with no hair due to breast cancer dancers in the setting sun & long golden grass with a white dress & yellow scarf

    Wes & Lyndal |New Zealand Wedding |Tauranga, NZ

    Over four years ago we met Lyndal in Cambodia. She had just moved to Siem Reap & we had just moved to Phnom Penh. Over the years we would see each other, chat,come stay over & hangout. So when we found out she had met a guy in New Zealand when she went to catch up with some old friends we were so so happy for her.

    Fast forward a few months later, after dating, Wes visiting Cambodia they were engaged. & everyone was just over the moon. I hadn’t met Wes yet but we love Lyndal. She is just so kind, friendly, giving & just such a happy person. So we knew Wes would be the same.

    At the end of October we travelled over to Tauranga, New Zealand for this special wedding.

    Wes & Lyndal & all their families did so much for this wedding. They thought of everything & everyone. All their overseas visitors had accommodation supplied with amazing friends in Tauranga, including us. We were totally spoiled by Jeff & Sue.

    Wes & Lyndal were married at the kingdom hall of Jehovah’s witnesses in Tauranga on the North Island of New Zealand. & had a gorgeous reception at a cute country hall Oropi Memorial Hall. All of their Décor was hand-made so beautifully by Wes & Lyndal & a few friends and family.

    Wes & Lyndal changed into traditional Maori & Cambodian dress for a few pictures at the reception. This just added to the atmosphere at their reception.

    New Zealand is certainly an amazing location for photos for your wedding. Of course we had too many incredible spots to photos as you will see below.

    Thanks again for inviting us to your special day guys. We feel so honoured to be part of this incredible day.

    xx Tucky & Karissa

    • vintage wooden wall with a bride posing with many mirrors
    • a bride in new zealand with native australian flowers
    • a father kisses his daughter on her weddong day with window light coming thru
    • father & bride walk down the aisle the photo is in black and white
    • a grrom smiles at his bride walking to him down the aisle
    • a groom in a blue suit looks at his bride in a vinatge dress with pearls and gems on her back as they walk down the aisle
    • bride gets a fairwell kiss from her dad in a kingdomn hall in Tauranga
    • bride and groom say their vowels
    • couple as they say their vows in NZ she is wearing a vintage jewelery dress
    • flower girl and page boy getting bored during the ceremony
    • a couple do a maori kiss during their wedding ceremony
    • a bride and grooms shoes on the board walk of Tauranga beach
    • tauranga beach on a headlnad the sea is blue at a New Zealand beach
    • bride and groom at tauranga mount maunganui running at the beach
    • a bride and groom sitting on drift wood at the beach at Tauranga the water is sky blue
    • bride in white groom in blue run on the beach
    • groom kisses his bride on th cheek at the ebach on the North Island New Zealand
    • a bride with roses in her hair looks out to see with her knew husband
    • a girl with jewelery draping down her back looks out the ocean the sky and ocean is ble
    • husband with braces on leads his wife by the hand at the beach
    • tauranga mount maunganui as a background as a bride and groom hug
    • foreheads to foreheads a bride and groom at the beach with grass in the foreground
    • black and white of a happy bride and groom
    • a bridal party of 4 on the beach with rocks laugh at each oher.
    • a bride & her best friend run on the beach in a white dress and floral gown
    • in a the back of mustang a couple hug
    • drinking frozen coke from Mc donalds in the back of a car as they laugh
    • red mustang a couple forehead kiss she ahs flowers in her hair
    • walking thru the forest in Tauranga
    • light shines in the background through a couples face in a forest they got married that day
    • walking near mcclaren falls
    • light kissed as a husband in a nvay suit kisses his wife on her cheek
    • balck and white a couple on a bridge on their wedding day
    • green forest a couple in their wedding attire
    • new zealand wedding photos are incredibly at Tauranga green trees lakes
    • McClaren falls Tauranga a couple kiss on the rocks
    • Mc Claren falls a couple snuggle in on the rocks they are in a bride dress and suit
    • groom with brces on on poses on a rock with his bride at McClaren falls
    • black and white photo of a bride and groom as they hold each other s hands
    • the sun sets on a couple at McClaren falls on their wedding day
    • a bride and groom at McClaren falls
    • rocks and water of a bride groom on their wedding day in New Zealand
    • dancing as bride and groom at McClaren falls
    • McClaren falls wedding photography
    • McClaren falls Tauranga wedding photography a couple poses on the rocks
    • a groom helps his bride up the rocks
    • a bride jumping rocks at McClaren falls
    • vintage reception hall
    • vintage wedding table decor with a fox and plant
    • bride and groom in the middle of their country hall sitting ona vinatge made swing twisted willow and flowers
    • a wedding in New Zealand a family is performing the Maori welcome Haka to oversees guests at their reception
    • a groom performs the welcome Maori Haka

    Simpson Family |Tamworth Family Portrait | The Pavillion, Tamworth

    The Pavillion Function Centre Tamworth was the scene for a perfect family shoot of the Simpson family.

    I first met Scott & Melissa years ago for their wedding back in February 2012. They had their ceremony & reception in the beautiful garden at The Pavillion. I still remember their day with a smile. Scott & Melissa had the best day with perfect weather, & surrounded by perfect family & friends.

    So 7 years down the track I have photographed Scott & Melissa, their maternity shoot,newborn pics & now updated family pictures of their gorgeous little family of 4. They now have the gorgeous, very friendly & full-of-beans kids Willow & Jasper.

    Melissa said she would always tell Willow her eldest daughter about the day her dad & mum got married as they drove past the The Pavillion function centre. Willow always wanted to go & visit as it always looked so beautiful & of course she believes with a beautiful garden there must be a lot of fairies that live there.

    So last Sunday was the day to go explore, have family pics taken, Jasper with his digger & Willow in her princess dress ready to find some fairies

    The light was just golden & so perfect.

    I hope you love these pictures as much as me. What is there not to love a gorgeous family of four, two parents who truly love each other with two gorgeous kids with personality plus.

    Cheers Karissa xx

    • two kids sitting on a dirt road at The Pavillion. The sun is setting in the background. The kids are laughing & throwing fruit
    • family of four in a garden at the pavillion function centre. The kids are sitting on a rail. The 2 year old boy is holding a yellow digger
    • a young girl in apink sparkle dress.with red hair plays ina garden as the sun highlights her hair
    • a boy holds a yellow peice of fruit with the suns rays streaming in the background. He has blonde hair & smiles at his Tamworth family photographer Karissa Tuckwell
    • 2 year old boy with blonde hair plays in the garden at The Pavillion as the suns rays beams on him in the background
      Jasper looking so good in the afternoon light!
    • two kids sit on a palm branch. They are laughing at their Tamworth photographer
    • a girl twirls her red hair on a the dirt ground near Tamworth
      Just a girl twirling her gorgeous red hair!!
    • family runs on a road surrounded by trees at The pavillion function centre near Nemingha. They are all laughing
    • mummy & daughter shot as the girl gives her mum a flower
    • black and white photo of a girl in a garden on the outskirts of Tamworth
    • two year old blonde haired boy stares with his big eyes into the camer in the dirt near Tamworth NSW
    • sun peeks through the heads of a mother & daughter in the garden at The Pavillion Tamworth
    • a young sister puts her arm around her younger brother as they sit in a forest
    • blonde haired boy wants to hold the camera from his photographer. His hands are in the air
      Yep..I know how to use that camera
    • family playing ring-a-rosey around lemon fruit trees as the sun sets
    • black and white photo of a family laughing. The arent looking at the camera
    • a little girl laughs as her family walks down the road. she has red hair & a bow in her hair she is located on a road near Tamworth NSW
    • two kids throwing at the pavillion as their parents kiss in the background of a Tamworth setting sun
    • with the sun in their faces a husband cuddles his wife as the laugh in each others arms
    • black and white family portrait of a mum & dad out the back of The Pavillion function centre Tamworth
    • a couple who have been married for 8 years hold each other as they laugh
    • a couple out the back of The Pavilliion function centre Tamworthlaugh as the sun goes down. Their is a wooden horse fense behind them
    • sister woth her arm around her younger brother looks at him in a garden near Tamworth
    • walking down the road a family of four smiles. a young red haired girl dances
    • suns out tongues out for a young brother & sister shoot in a garden near Tamworth
    • a mother & daughter dance in their dresses as the sun sets over a timber fence at The Pavillion Nemingha
    • a red headed girl blows feathers from her hands. She wears a pink dress in Tamworth NSW
    • a little girl in a pink dress sits on the edge of a fountain as the sun comes through to wood pailings in a fence
    • laughs and cuddles for a couple as the sun sets in the background. she is wearing a blue floral dress
    • golden sunsets on a families hands a mother & father wears their wedding bands
    • two kids with their foot on a old fence look out to find kangaroos near Tamworth the photograph is in black and white

    Watson Family | Family Portrait |Wallabadah

    Being in business for over 15 years as a photographer in the Tamworth area definitely has its perks. I get to meet amazing couples for their engagement shoots, then their wedding, & then the babies.

    This is the case with Matt & Ellen. They have been married 9 years & three babies later I still love catching up & sharing/photographing in all their big moments in their life together.

    In October last year I did their maternity/family portrait for baby number 3. I just adored this shoot. A family of five in the paddock at home. Kids & horses & an amazing sunset. So fast forward to nearly a year later baby number 3, Meg is nearly a year old.

    Matt & Ellen always have a family shoot for every new member of the family. Matt & Ellen choose to not have a newborn shoot but when bub is a little older. They do this as you can see their little personality shine through. Whilst I love newborns shoots I agree & as you will see with these photos, Megs personality & her relationship with her brother & sister shines through.

    I had such a beautiful time, as usual catching up with Rosie, Roy & little Meg. They are the most hilarious, down-to-earth, well mannered kids. Thanks Ellen & Matt for being such great parents & such great people.

    cant wait till we meet again.

    cheers Karissa

    Leach Family | Family Portrait |Tamworth

    Last week I caught up with Cath & Bart Leach for their family portrait out at their family home at Moore Creek.

    I first met Cath & Bart back in 2013 for their wedding at Tangarratta. I just adored this wedding. Cath & Bart were one of the best couples I haveever photographed. Yes my type of couple. Funny, in-love, had great friends & family that were up for any photo. I remember their day fondly, I came away from that wedding with a sore mouth from laughing & smiling so much.

    a bride and groom at tangarratta kissing against an old church that is leaning over black and white

    Bart & Caths Tangarratta Wedding 2013

    Like many of my couples I keep in contact through facebook, & I love seeing their posts of their new babies & special things happening in their life. So when Cath contacted me saying they needed a family shoot I couldn’t wait.

    Their kids Max, Molly & Sadie are just like Cath & Bart, cruisey, relaxed, friendly & very funny. SO I just loved every minute!!

    I just adore your photos. Your family is just adorable You cant beat a family shoot at home. Everyone is relaxed, the fridge isn’t to far a way for a beer.

    Good luck in choosing a favourite!!

    Thanks again guys

    cheers Karissa

    • siblings holding each others hand against a white water tank in daruka
      perfect backdrop..the white water tank in the background
    • four year old Max from Moore creek smiles against a white water tank
    • black and white family portrait of toddler against a white water tank
    • three year old Meg white a ribbon in her her smilers for the camera near Daruka
      AHHH Love this image!!
    • baby girl blonde hair in a pink shirt poses against a water tank
    • Boy drives his Dads tractor on th family farm near Tamworth
    • mum and toddler walk in a bare drought paddock
    • baby girl sitting on a vintage rug black and white photo near Moore Creek NSW
    • brother & sister hold hands against a water tank in the country NSW
      Got to love Dads tractor
    • Family of 5 pose near Tamworth for their family shoot
    • black and white photo of mum & daughter cuddling with whispy hair
    • young kids running on a bare paddock in Daruka
    • kids looking at stockyards in Daruka family farm
    • balck and white photo of family swinging their kids as they walk in the paddock
    • father & daughter sitting on wood heap laughing at each other
    • family of five sitting on timber log as her son kisses her on the cheek
    • 3 kids on a rug in the paddock, black and white photo. storm clouds are in the background
      Your kids are so cute Bart & Cath!
    • Husband with a cowboy hat and his wife laugh and joke as the sun sets behind them in the paddock
      after 6 years you guys still got it!!
    • bart and cath who have been married for 6 years walking in the paddock at their home in Moore Creek NSW
    • three kids in the paddock on a vintage rug. they are laughing as the baby hold onto sticks from the paddock near Tamworth NSW
    • young girl in a vintage blue dress plays with rocks as the sun highlights her hair
    • black and white Silhouette a family of five, their dog and the horse. the boys is sitting on the horse
    • family of five family portrait on the rug with a storm building in the background
    • 3 siblings on the blanket with storm clouds on the blanket. The little girl has her hands over her mouth as she giggles. Her sister chews on a stick on the paddock
      This is so cute!!
    • two kids in blue tones against their white water tank near Tamworth NSW
    • family of five hands in Moore Creek NSW, vintage tones
    • three dogs and a family of five around a wood pile on the creek as the boy kisses his mum on the creek. dad has an Australian akubra on
    • a dad in his cowboy hats sits with his daughter on a log as they chat near moore creek
    • Young Max plays in the paddock. has a big smile on his face
    • a sun sets over the hills as a family walks with their horse
    • kids running in the paddock as mum and dad hold their baby up. the sun peaks over the hills of Moore Creek
    • family on the side of the hill as mother holds the baby. silhouetteas the sun shines in the background. The boy is on the horse
      Love a good Tamworth country Silhouette

    Doherty Family | Family Portraits |Tamworth NSW

    My first shoot since returning from Cambodia was the Doherty family, Andrew, Nicole, Zoe & Jackson.

    I first met Nicole & Andrew when she was pregnant with Zoe. The location for the pregnancy shoot was The Doherty families farm at Loomberah, just outside of Tamworth.

    I just love catching up with families again to see how they have changed & see how the kids have grown.

    The farm was a little different this time with the drought. Though green paddocks are beautiful & make amazing photographs I also love photographing when the paddocks are like this. I guess you can see beauty in anything.

    At the Doherty family farm near Tamworth we had the perfect family portrait setting of green by the creek & dusty paddocks, the best of both worlds.

    Nicole & Andrew also wanted to have a few photos with Andrew’s mum & dad to make it extra special.

    We also organised a few shots a few days later when they had all the kids & grandkids home.

    It was so lovely catching up again. Thanks again

    cheers Karissa