Photographic Art Blog

Belinda & Shannon Eckstein

2011-03-17T23:36:00.000-07:00

Well how organised am I now, blogging again already!

This week we are featuring our Gold Coast Weddings Magazine cover couple Belinda & Shannon Eckstein.

Shannon, Australias current world Iron Man Champion marries his gorgeous childhood sweetheart Belinda Brown, who BTW, was the most breezy bride throughout the planning, totally organised & letting nothing phase her enjoyment in the planning & leadup.

We totally enjoyed their day, the weather was perfect & a great bridal party, having fun, laughing and keeping the mood high.

Belinda wore a beautiful backless, Leonard Derecourt Gown, perfectly fitted to her, she truly looked amazing & the look on Shannons face when he saw her, was pure pride & happiness.

Belindas Hair and Makeup by Elli Wright & Amanda Higl.

The ceremony was held at The T.S.S, Chapel where 120 guest gathered to celebrate their marriage. Their guests were treated to a Dove release & Soren the Eagle supplied by Broad Wings Events

Our photo tour was at the wonderful Links Hope Island, where guest were also treated to fireworks before the reception.

The reception room was decorated by Elegant Themes and the wedding cake by Yenmart.

An amazing, beautiful wedding & we loved capturing the day for you all.

Tammy & David

2011-03-09T14:58:00.000-08:00

Whoops I did it again and haven't updated the blog since December, naughty! O.K I'm here now aren't I...

And featuring a gorgeous eye candy wedding of Tammy and David at the wondeful Avalon Gardens Tamborine Mountain and the one and only Palazzo Versace Main Beach.

Tammy looked so beautiful, she wore a Maggie Sottero gown from Strictly Bridal and her Hair and Makeup was by the amazing team at Allure Professional Hair and Makeup.

The details were to die for, I have never seen a room set up so beautifully, all designed by Tammy herself. Maybe you should go into business hunny :-)

The wedding flowers were by Hitomi from BSweet Flowers, just gorgeous! Just reminded me, I really must get some Images to you Hitomi! Your flowers are truly gorgeous.

Should I mention our favourite cinemotographer Geoff from Motion Art... of course I should, wonderful work as always Geoff.

We didn't have a lot of time after the ceremony to drive down the mountain to Versace, it would've taken about an hour. Why waste precious time sitting in a car? You don't, you charter a Gold Coast Helitours to get you there in 15 minutes! I love it!

Photos were taken at Versace, while we waited for the bridal party to arrive (in cars ;-)
and then off to the beach to finish the our bridal shoot.

All in all, Tammy and David had a fabulous day and we thoroughly enjoyed your company and you have the most amazing album on the way!

Brad and I hope you enjoy a peak at Tamy & Davids wedding.

xo Kara

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

2010-12-20T14:30:00.000-08:00

Well the end of the year for us, we fly out to New Zealand for the holidays & we can't wait to get back to a new fresh & exciting 2011.

2011 will see us shooting 60 weddings & a fresh new look studio & an amazing $1895 album package!

We feel that everyone deserves amazing wedding photography & with this new package offer, everyone can afford to have Photographic Art capture their wedding day.

We will return to the Wedding Links Bridal Expo at the Arts Centre on the Gold Coast. Sunday 9th January.

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas with all your crazy families & a fabulous celebration to the New Year!
XO

Sharing the Love Gift Away

2010-12-06T14:53:00.000-08:00

Brad and I had the most wonderful wedding day and would love to share the love with our beautiful couples!

We are giving away 20 Extra Album sides, Complimentary to two lucky couples in 2011 and 2012.
(Valued at $3000 each)

To qualify:
Your booking must be confirmed by 30th March 2011.
Your wedding must be held in 2011 or 2012.
Gift consists of 20 Additional Magazine Album pages.
If you are an existing client and your wedding is booked for 2011 or 2012, you automatically qualify.

One wedding couple will be chosen for each year.
The lucky couples will be announced on the 31st March 2011.

Our Wedding Highlight

2010-11-26T13:22:00.000-08:00

Kara & Brad // Bed of Roses from Motion Art on Vimeo.

by Motion Art

2010-11-25T22:28:00.000-08:00

We're finally here & have updated the blog with some of our weddings the past 6 months... whoops, has it really been that long!

Yes, we haven't blogged this half of the year, because we have had a very busy year, with 32 gorgeous wedding clients & 32 more beautiful albums are now been proudly displayed & enjoyed.

I have also been busy with the 1st year of Studio Bella Rouge Vintage Boudoir Portraits. A hit I must say, from a little idea I had last October. Have a look at my website.

Brad & I were also married in October at Royal Pines What an incredible experience for us, after 13 years together. We now know what our clients go through on the day & the leadup to... and afterwards when it's all over & you are looking forward to seeing your photos & video.

We have the most wonderful video highlight by MotionArt Geoff asked a good friend of his from No Limit Pictures to collabarate with him. The sneak peak highlights of the day is so special, a real tear jerker & we can't thank Geoff & Daniel enough.

Our celebrant Clarah Luxford was so wonderful too. I really enjoyed our ceremony, poor Brad was a bit emotional & a little anxious about that part, but we made it through, with Clarah close by. She is truly a lovely, natural person.

Ann, Jordana & Nicole from Strictly Bridal were totally awsome too. The Couture, another big importance of the day & the lead up with all the fittings & styling required. Every visit was fun & was a really enjoyable experience for me.
I just loved my beautiful Maggie Sottero gown, thank you girls.

My hair style was the 'star of the show' everyone is talking about it! Jaclyn from Allure Professional Hair & Makeup designed the creation. A M A Z I N G! Wow Jaclyn, you are a clever girl.
My good friend Kerryn & bridesmaid, did my gorgeous makeup & of course is owner & makeup extraordinare of Allure... what better two people could have been there to perfect the look & make me feel very special.

Flash Function Photo Booth was also a surprise favourite part of the day. So much fun & entertainment for everyone & you get to take a wonderful momento, which are the funniest photos we have seen of our friends & family behaving silly, as you do in a photo booth. Awsome idea!

We used Kyla from Divine Wedding Flowers, amazing bouquets, that made me cry when I saw how gorgeous they were. You can only imagine, then when you see them, wow. I love flowers!

And to finish off the day we had the boys from Sex & Chocolate help us dance the night away. Everyone is talking about how good the band was & we are really happy we went the extra mile & hired fabulous live entertainment. Made the night!

We also had the most amazing pre wedding honeymoon in back in May.

A month long travel around the most iconic places in Italy & a few little hideaway places in Tuscany that were to die for.

We are also off for two weeks this Christmas to spend the holidays in Queens Town New Zealand.

We feel very spoilded this year, an amazing Italian adventure & a beautiful wedding & another gorgeous holiday to top it all off.

We have been priveledged this year to experience exactly how all our wedding clients feel. The emotions & excitment of your Wedding Day & your honeymoon.

We looking very forward to capturing the weddings of all our clients in 2011.

Ciao Brad & Kara

Nicole & Guy - Tamborine Gardens

2010-11-25T21:54:00.001-08:00

Nicole & Guy married at Tamborine Gardens Wedding Chapel & Reception on Mt Tamborine.

Belinda & Shannon

2010-11-25T21:39:00.001-08:00

World Iron Man Champion Shannon Eckstien marries Belinda Brown at the TSS Chapel on the Gold Coast. Belindas amazing dress was by Leonard Derecourt.

Danielle & Cheyne

2010-11-25T21:07:00.001-08:00

Alex & Rhys

2010-11-25T20:43:00.000-08:00

Alex & Rhys were married at The Hyatt Sanctuary Cove. Styling by Allure Professioanl Hair & Makeup
Couture by Strictly Bridal Emporium Robina

Renee & Darren

2010-11-25T20:23:00.001-08:00

Brooke & Ben - Coolibah Downs

2010-11-25T19:54:00.001-08:00

Brooke & Ben's ceremony & Reception was at Coolibah Downs on the Gold Coast

Mandy & Steve - Royal Pines

2010-11-25T19:35:00.001-08:00

Mandy & Steve's ceremony was at Royal Pines Resort on the gold Coast.
Videography by Motion Art.

Leah & Troy

2010-02-17T16:15:00.000-08:00

We hope you enjoy our sneak preview of the beautiful Leah & Troys Wedding at the Villa, late last year. A Perfect Day, for the perfect couple... so in love. Enjoy your amazing honeymoon around the carribean on the Queen Mary II... We have passport & can travel to take honeymoon photos for you guys...:) XXX

Leisa & Troy

2010-02-14T21:38:00.000-08:00

Enjoy this sneak preview of Leisa & Troys wedding on the beautiful Gold Coast. Leisa & Troy had so much fun & have been looking forward to the big day for a while now. With two gorgeous children already, their wedding was a wonderful mix of friends & family. Congratulations guys, we enjoyed capturing your special day for you. XO

Tani & Evan

2009-11-01T19:35:00.001-08:00

What a beautiful day once again on the Gold Coast for Tani & Evan, who married at St Peters in Southport. We had a great time at the beach even though it was a bit windy. An amazing storm was brewing in the background, which created some drama in the shots, perfect!

Casie & Shannon

2009-10-26T22:46:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Casie & Shannon, what a beautiful day you guys had. We loved capturing the day for you & trust you will enjoy watching your preview. Catch up with you soon gorgeous people. XO

Kristy & Andrew

2009-10-05T01:18:00.000-07:00

Kristy & Andrew are such a lovely couple. Their ceremony was held on Kristys family property, which was an amazing celebration with great friends & family. We also enjoyed spending the day with their crazy bridal party, lots of fun. Enjoy the... highlight guys & we'll catch up very soon X

Sarah & Shannon

2009-10-03T20:56:00.000-07:00

WOW... Sarah & Shannons day was so beautiful, with a romantic garden ceremony by the lake at the Colonial & ending with an amazing sunset.

A perfect couple & a perfect day, Congratulations guys!

Sarah & Nigel

2009-09-23T01:11:00.000-07:00

Oh Sarah & Nigel are currently touring around Vietnam on their honeymoon for 5 weeks!

They couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding day. Beautiful Spring weather. Sarah look completely stunning in her gown & Nigel was delighted when he first saw her.

They said their vows to each other from memory & was so true & touching, there were a few tears from family & friends.

We all had a wonderful day to remember, fantastic bridal party.

Congratulations, guys & see you when you return to reality.

XO

Belinda & Roger

2009-09-03T21:28:00.000-07:00

Belinda & Roger married in a lovely ceremony at The Links Hope Island.

Belinda looked completely stunning in her gorgeous gown & Roger looked pretty handsome too :)

Great Bridal Party all had lots of fun racing the golf buggies - big children :P

Another amazing day had, with lots of great memories for all.

Cherie & Tom

2009-09-02T18:14:00.000-07:00

Another hot, hot Winters day for Cherie & Tom & might we add a hot, hot couple.

Shot at the Hyatt Sanctuary Cove, we had lots of fun spending the day with you all.
Cheries beautiful long veil, made a great prop & did she know how to work the camera!

Well done guys, you were movie stars. Also thanks to Vikki & Micky for making our day nice & easy going too.

Catch up with you soon X

Michelle & Stuart

2009-08-03T21:07:00.000-07:00

A beautiful Winter wedding for Michelle & Stuart in Brisbane.

We had such a great day starting at the Stamford then Ceremony in the amazing St Johns Cathedral, then off to the power house, Botanic Gardens to finish up at Customs house.

Amazing day guys, so in love! & so many memories... Stuart surprising Michelle with a pendant matching their wedding bands, from Tiffanys! Michelle losing her earring & Dad & the Limo driver, lucky enough to find it & not to mention the bridal party having their own party in the lift for half an hour, for overcrowding :)

I bet that honeymoon in Hawaii was sooo good.

See you very soon... Mwah Brad & Kara

Sarah & Shannon

2009-07-12T21:06:00.000-07:00

Had a great time photographing Sarah & Shannons E-Session. A warm up for their up & coming wedding day. Can't wait!

Baby Chloe

2009-07-11T16:36:00.000-07:00

Beautiful baby Chloe & family... What a pleasure to photograph.

Amanda, Michael & Thorne famly portrait

2009-06-19T18:57:00.000-07:00

Megan & Peter Family Portrait

2009-06-19T15:19:00.000-07:00

Kimeni & Matts Wedding

2009-06-12T21:27:00.000-07:00

Kimeni & Matt's wedding day was full of laughs & some tears.... Had a great time spending the day with you guys. A beautiful warm winter day, blue skies, no rain today, horray! Congratulations, looking forward to catching up with you soon.

Julia & Marks Wedding

2009-05-29T05:02:00.001-07:00

A lovely rainy day wedding, for Julia & Mark. Didn't stop them from tying the knot, however. We had a great day regardless of the weather, in fact in worked in our favour, with the lighting & photo opportunities we had and Julia wearing the most breathtaking dress (Mark looking v handsome too) Wonderful day guys, fab subjects, perfect bridesmaids, who fluffed & help keep Julias dress out of the wet & groomsmen who carried everything including the bouquets. Enjoy the highlight & we'll see you very soon.

Kathryn & Matt

2009-05-21T23:17:00.000-07:00

Kathryn & Matthews wedding was at the Hyatt Sanctuary Cove. A very intimate affair sharing with 14 close family & Friends. A beautiful pool side alfresco style reception under the bali hut & a full moon to finish of their perfect day. Congratulations Guys, we had a great day.

The Paull Family

2009-05-14T21:15:00.000-07:00

Enjoy another Highlight of the Paull family & the arrival of baby sister Zoe.

Down at the Beach

2009-05-12T18:07:00.000-07:00

Leesa, Dan & Sienna. One of many family shoots we do each year as Sienna grows up. Sienna now has a baby sister Zoe & we have even more fun! Enjoy the video Guys & we'll see you all again soon.

Kristy & Eljay Pregnancy shoot

2009-05-12T18:03:00.000-07:00

Kristy & Eljay asked us to do their Wedding photos a couple of years ago & what an incredible wedding it was. Eljay is a motor cross stunt man & the most amazing stunt he has achieved was his beautiful son Rocko. This video is Kristy & Eljay just two weeks before Rocko was born. Congratulations guys...

Welcome Rocko

2009-05-12T18:01:00.000-07:00

Introducing little super man Rocko. XO

Donna & Callum family shoot

2009-05-06T02:34:00.000-07:00

Heres a gorgeous family shoot at the beach by Emily, enjoy!

Natalie & Clint

2009-05-05T00:50:00.000-07:00

What an amazing day at Peppers at Salt, Cabarita. Rained for two weeks leading up & not a rain drop in sight on the day until the late evening. Natalie & Clint had a beautiful ceremony surrounded by family & friends & partied the night away. They chose this song for their reception highlight, which we have remixed here for you all.

2009-04-21T01:39:00.000-07:00

The Italian Job Video is finally finished & we are very excited to post it here for you all to see.
Thanks to the many hours of editing dedication from Geoff from Motion Art, we hope you all enjoy our creation of "The Italian Job"

With so many great ides already brewing for another shoot, stay tuned for the next series.

Cheers Brad & Kara

The Italian Job

2009-04-10T14:43:00.000-07:00

This is a sample of our "Shoot with Style"

We got together with makeup artist Donna Sullivan & fashion stylist Kim Ring to create the look & theme of a Love story in Italy.

The beautiful gowns were by Darb Bridal Couture, who has just won at the RNA Fashion Awards.

We had Motion Art video come & film it for us too & coming soon to our Blog, will be a video to show you behind the scenes & some more amazing Images.

We all had a lot of fun & we got some amazing shots from the shoot, I think you will agree.

Enjoy!

2009-04-04T21:05:00.001-07:00

Tracey & Brad Highlights.

After we came back from our photo shoot on the beach, we edited the Images & put together the slideshow on Traceys fathers beautiful luxury boat... it was pretty tough but we managed :) Thanks Noel.

The guests were all delighted to see some Images shot throughout the day.

Cheers all round, which was also really hard to take.

A Great Day!

2009-03-27T14:39:00.000-07:00

Photographic Art Promo

2009-03-26T23:13:00.000-07:00

Liz & Paul

2009-03-26T21:56:00.000-07:00

Catt & Steve

2009-03-26T20:19:00.001-07:00

Hollie & Darren