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Beth & Simon's Melbourne Wedding

The weather gods certainly were looking out for Beth and Simon on Monday. In the morning, the 7am news showed reports of flooding for the Dandenong area and so I immediately set out to find out if the weather was going to hinder the day's wedding plans. By the time I arrived to shoot the boys at 11am, the rain had ceased, and by the time the ceremony started at 3pm, the sun was glowing all over the chapel.

The entire day ran like clockwork thanks largely to Beth's precision planning. The event was beautiful and the bride was stunning. A pleasure to photograph. Thanks for letting me share your special day. I hope you are enjoying your travels and like the few 'sneak-peak' images above.

Christmas (preparations) in October

I recently walked past a sign outside of a gift shop that read, "Only 11 weeks until Christmas." I had started to notice Christmas decorations popping up in malls but I guess I figured it was the early season marketing that the large chains seem to love. It was only later in the day that I got to thinking about Christmas and gifts when I realised that 11 weeks is not a lot of time! Not when you are as adept at procrastination as I am. Christmas is a busy time for most people and we all know how easy it is to find yourself doing the last minute shop on Christmas Eve.

As Rich and I move into Christmas mode we would like to offer an incentive to anyone who is thinking of giving the gift of photos this Christmas. If you book a family or couple portrait session before November 1st we will give you a 11x14 mounted print, free of charge. We think photos make a great gift. It's just our way of saying Happy Christmas to our clients.

Can you say cheese, carrots, peas?

We love kids. There is nothing more entertaining than photographing kids; they are fun, they aren't self conscious and they usually love being photographed. They may be the perfect clients! Rich and I have been lucky enough to photograph all the kids at our daughter's preschool over the past few weeks. Thanks to all the children and the staff for allowing us to catch a glimpse of their preschool life - we had a ball.

Mini-me for free

We love Engagement shoots! What better way to capture a love story than to start with the engagement? Couples are often so excited to be engaged and planning their wedding that it really is a super special time to photograph them. Plus, the really nice thing for the photographer is the flexibility in locations to frame the couple in. The options are endless (think beach, rolling hills, forest or urban). Creativity can flow and you can really let your personalities show (how catchy!).

We now have a wonderful way to show off your engagement or portrait photos. Richard Windeyer Photography now offer mini-sites. Yes, it is your own personal website to use to showcase your images and all the details you need to get out there about your wedding or event.

You can tell your love story, how you met or where you got engaged. More importantly, you can provide relevant information about your wedding, reception or party. Provide links to accommodations for people coming in from out of town, as well as give sightseeing suggestions. Want to link it to your bridal registry so everyone knows where to buy your gifts? No problem. There is even an RSVP page as well.

We are so excited about our mini-sites (that can be used for portraits as well so don't feel you need to miss out if you are not planning a wedding), so very excited, that we are giving away five sites FREE to the first five people to book with us. If you book a portrait sitting, engagement shoot or wedding with us we will throw in the mini-site for free. They are super easy to manage and we are always on hand if you need help with design or content. You can switch designs and templates with the click of a button and we will upload your images for you. Easy.

Check out just one of the designs you can have with your very own mini-site http://minisite.richardwindeyer.com.au

PS: You even get to choose your own music for the site.

Broadway to Bangalow

One of the many, many wonderful things about living in the Northern Rivers area is the abundance of positive and interesting people. Northern NSW really is a creative hub which, for a photographer and journalist, is exactly up our alley. This week we were fortunate enough to interview and photograph author, Kevin Palmer. Kevin is launching his first book at the Byron Writer's Festival in August and for those who are looking for an inspirational read, Boy's Home to Broadway, may be just what you thirst for.

I set the interview up with Kevin's literary agent in Western Australia and after swapping half-a-dozen emails, we were invited to meet Kevin and his partner, Bruce, at their Bangalow home. In a strange turn of events, we were more than a little surprised to find out that Kevin and Bruce live next door to us! (That is to say, they live next door to the block of land we bought eight months ago). What a great way to meet the neighbours!

Kevin is an inspirational yet humble man. Without a trace of sentimentality, he writes of his journey from a childhood spent in a boys’ home, to travelling the globe with the biggest names in stage and screen. It was an interesting interview - sorry if we out stayed our welcome guys! Be sure to check out Kevin's book, it really is an enjoyable read.

For further information you can also check out the interview in next month's edition of Bangalow's Heartbeat. www.heartbeat.net.au

It never rains but it pours

Life has been somewhat hectic in the past six months. We bought a car two-months ago and have, so far, managed to clock up nearly 15,000klms on it! Phew!

We've travelled to New Zealand, Victoria, Central NSW and Queensland for work, shooting portrait sessions, weddings and birthday parties. In between we have sold a house; minded family and friend's houses; renovated a unit; moved house; bought land and we are now, preparing to move a very old Queenslander (I am referring to a house of course!) to our block of land in Bangalow, Northern NSW. Wow!

Of course it would only be fun if we planned to do all the work ourselves. So - in between the delicious weddings, portraits and celebrations, you are, no doubt, going to find the occasional house story. You may even be lucky enough to meet the truly glamorous side of Richard Windeyer Photography, paint-splattered clothes and all.