Ian and Victoria had their wedding ceremony and reception at Ripponlea which is a beautiful estate in inner city Melbourne. Ian and Victoria have a fond connection with Ripponlea – it is so close to their home they consider it an extension of their backyard!
So I thought I’d post some things I’ve noticed about my clients. If you are a client of mine, do you agree? If you are just browsing but some of these points resonate with you. Let’s talk!
Lizzy C Photography wedding clients typically…
• are planning a wedding with a relaxed vibe
• have carefully considered how to make their guests an important part of their wedding day
• would like wedding photography which captures the essence and emotions of their wedding day
• are personalising their wedding in their own unique ways
• may have a keen interest in photography
• dislike anything fake or ‘glamourised’
• want a photographer who fits into the flow of their day rather than disrupts it
• enjoy and appreciate photography
• are fun and relaxed people who don’t take themselves too seriously
And these are some images of some of my lovely clients …
I am usually pretty resistant to using the word “cute”, but these guys really are! Cute in a really cool and self-confessed geeky kind of way. They both put a lot of thought into the shoot, even coming with extra props which related to themselves and their lives together. It is instantly obvious that they really enjoy each other’s company; they pretty much spent the whole session laughing together. I think their wedding day next year will be an absolute ball and I am certain it will be a beautiful reflection of their personalities.
Some previous posts from Japan can be seen here and here. These are some of the Japanese Wedding I photographed too.
While back in Japan, we went and visited a city I lived in, called Matsumoto. Matsumoto is at the base of the Japanese alps. In Matsumoto, on a clear day snow topped mountains can be seen at the end of every grid lined streets. It is surprisingly cosmopolitan with quite a bit of funk. It is easily navigated by bicycle and has some fantastic boutiques and independent bars and cafes hidden in almost every back street. It still has quite a traditional feel and many traditional art forms are still produced in the region.
While exploring Matsumoto I came across a shop which I’d never been to before, despite living in the area for 18 months! I am not really surprised that I missed it though as the only indication of a shop was the small wooden doorway with the traditional door curtains (noren) over the door. However, once inside it was crammed full of intricately made traditional Japanese dolls and ornaments.The couple who owned the store and small museum were adorable. When I asked the gentleman if I could take his photo he asked me to wait while he went and got his wife who was creating the beautiful handmade dolls out the back. They seemed quite stoked that I wanted to take their photograph and eagerly gave us a guided tour of their shop. I got the feeling they didn’t get many visitors as they even came out to wave us goodbye as we rode off on our bicycles. As we rode away, I turned back to see them still standing outside their little shop waving away.
