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July 1, 2017

Sunshine Coast Photographer | Kids’ Lifestyle Session

SUNSHINE COAST PHOTOGRAPHER – ASH & STONE

INTRODUCING LIFESTYLE KIDS SESSIONS

This editorial, “Adventure-with-Me” session is something new that I’ve decided to add to my list of services. That said, as tired and as clingy as my niece was this day, I love how the images turned out. We have such amazing backdrops here in the Hinterland Region and I love using them. As a Sunshine Coast Photographer, I would enjoy capturing more moments like these too. Actually, I like the results so much so that I’m already itching to do it all again. If you’re interested in a session like this than please get in touch. A 30 minute shoot like this starts at $495 for 30 hi-res images.
The aim of these sessions is to capture the wonder of childhood and your little person exploring.

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I am a natural light Sunshine Coast Photographer. I specialize in editorial lifestyle photography. If you’re on the hunt for a Sunshine Coast Photographer than check me out at ASH & STONE. I’m available in both Byron Bay and on the Sunshine Coast. My studio is most accessible to couples living in Maleny, Montville, Palmwoods and Peachester. Other areas that I service include Noosa, Coolum, Point Cartwright and Beerwah. Other than that I will also happily shoot in Caloundra and anywhere in the Glass House Mountains region. Some of my favourite spots are in Mount Tibrogargan, Mooloolaba and Kawana Waters. Depending on your location, I also travel to Kingscliffe, Cabarita, Alstonville and Clunes. For beach sessions, I’d like to suggest areas like Bangalow, Brunswick Heads, Broken Head and Northern NSW. My family frequent the Gold Coast, Lennox Heads, Murwillumbah and Evans Heads too.

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June 3, 2017

NEW ZEALAND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | WHY I LOVE NZ!

A NEW ZEALAND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER THAT KNOWS HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF NZ’s AMAZING LANDSCAPES

I’ve been to New Zealand a few times now and every time I land, it’s like coming home. There’s something about New Zealand and this feeling of being completely connected with the land there, that I can’t shake. The way the hills rise up from the earth, and the way the water hugs at their bases sets my creative soul on fire. Everywhere I look I see an opportunity to create something new and beautiful. I see snow hugging the mountain tops and instantly I’m transported into another realm. New Zealand – you need me as much as I need you – and these are just a few reasons why:

1) Firstly, I love New Zealand for its vast landscapes and its wide open spaces.
New Zealand is totally next level when it comes to epic landscapes! Everything you see and everywhere you go is mind-blowing! Honestly, this is where I produce my best work and where my creative soul feels most at home. Seriously…picture yourself in each of these photographs with this as your backdrop! Can you just imagine the amazing images that we could create together with the range of landscapes that New Zealand has to offer! Oh my goodness…I’m getting goosebumps just thinking about it!!

Haldon Station, New Zealand 2017

2) Secondly, I love New Zealand Weddings for the amazing light you get.
It’s hard to explain, but even within Australia, the differences in light quality vary from one state to the next. In New Zealand however, I’ve noticed that the light is a lot more even and yellowy/brown in terms of color and hue. Brown is my favorite color cast to work with, so if I could work with it more than I would be one VERY happy photographer.

The image below was taken during New Zealand’s Summer golden hour. I’m told that in Autumn and Winter that these landscapes get even better. I question how something this perfect get even better, but apparently it’s true?

Haldon Station, New Zealand 2017

3) Thirdly, I love New Zealand for its snow capped mountains.
When I think of snow capped mountains, I instantly begin to think of places Lake Wanaka, Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook. No matter where you go in New Zealand, snow-capped mountains have to be my favorite winter backdrop to shoot against. I’d honestly take a snow-capped mountain New Zealand wedding over a boring inner-city one anywhere, any day, but you have to see this place for yourself to understand why I love it so, so much!

Mount Cook, New Zealand 2017 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, 2017

4) Fourthly, I’m a good photographer and I know how to manipulate New Zealand’s colours, contours, and light.
There are a lot of ‘photographers’ in New Zealand, but what’s the point of being able to photograph a wedding there if you can’t do the place justice? Fancy cameras and breathtakingly beautiful backdrops do not equal awesome wedding photos. In order to nail an epic landscape shot you need to be able to understand your environment as much as your gear. Photography skills like these take time to develop. A lucky shot isn’t good enough in this industry either. To be the best, you have to be able to consistently deliver the same quality of imagery over and over again and I can do that. I know how to use your landscapes to create images that will make your jaw drop. Truth be told though, very few photographers’ in New Zealand can do this. The fact that I’m only a 3 hour flight away from New Zealand is a bonus too. It’s one of those times when it really does make sense to look beyond the border when it comes to finding the right Wedding Photographer for you.

Mount Cook, New Zealand, 2017

5) Fifthly, I love New Zealand Weddings because I’m a Foodie at heart!
The fact that New Zealand boasts some of the most amazing wines and cheeses is just one more reason why I love the place so much. Cheese platters and grazing stations and Moscato are my life – so if your wedding or your gathering involves a combination of these or all 3, then I want in!!

Black Forest Station, New Zealand, 2017 Lake Mackenzie, Haldon Station – New Zealand 2017 Lake Mackenzie, Haldon Station – New Zealand 2017

Lake Mackenzie, Haldon Station – New Zealand 2017

NOTE: New Zealand Weddings booked before the 17th of September, 2017 will not incur any additional travel fees.
Now has never been a better time to book and secure ASH & STONE as your Wedding Photographer!

To find out more – send an email to ash_and_stone@yahoo.com OR click on the CONTACT LINK

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May 13, 2017

Pinterest – Classic Wedding Mood Board

CLASSIC TIMELESS WEDDING STYLING

A wise person once said – ‘Show more of what you want’. THIS IS WHAT I WANT MORE OF. This is Classic, Timeless, Elegance

CLASSIC, TIMELESS WEDDING STYLING is the type of styling that will NEVER date. On that note, a wise person once said – ‘Show more of what you want’. THIS IS WHAT I WANT MORE OF. This is Classic, Timeless, Elegance, ASH & STONE style. THIS is what we crave more of. These are the types of weddings and the sort of styling that would appeal to an ASH & STONE couple. If you happen to totally dig this type of styling too, than please get in touch with us. We want you to be a part of the ASH & STONE tribe and similarly, we happen to believe that having us there to photograph your special day will be the best decision you’ve ever made.

CREDITS (L-R / TOP – BOTTOM): COCO ROSE COCONUT BODY POLISH – HERBIVORE BOTANICALS / ROSE GOLD BANGLE – MELANIE CASEY JEWELLERY /CLEAR PERSPEX SEATING CHART – JACK & GINGER WEDDING STYLING – PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREN SCOTTI / BLACK, WHITE & ORGANIC WEDDING STYLING – THE ORCHARD ESTATE – PHOTOGRAPHY BY ASH & STONE / WEDDING INVITATIONS – PAIGE TUZEE DESIGNS / NAKED CAKE – LYNDA GARDNER – PHOTOGRAPHY BY ASH & STONE / GROOM IN SUIT – ORIGINAL SOURCE UNKNOWN – VIA HIGH SOCIETY / BRIDE & GROOM – PHOTOGRAPHY BY ASH & STONE / COCKTAIL HOUR SETUP – STYLING BY NOMAD STYLING – PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELK & WILLOW / DIAMOND WEDDING RING – BY ANGELINE ON ETSY / TABLE SETTING – AMY KIM OF HOMEY OH MY / BOTANICAL CEREMONY SETUP – THE STYLE CO – PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIN & TARA

– PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE DONE MY BEST TO CREDIT THE ORIGINAL CREATORS OF EVERY SINGLE IMAGE USED IN THESE INSPIRATION BOARDS. IF, FOR SOME REASON THE CREDIT HAS BEEN ATTRIBUTED TO THE WRONG PERSON, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I CORRECT IT IMMEDIATELY. IF ANY OF THE IMAGES FEATURED ARE YOURS AND IF YOU WISH FOR ME TO REMOVE IT, THAN PLEASE CONTACT ME AND I WILL DO SO UPON REQUEST. ALL IMAGES HAVE BEEN SOURCED FROM PINTEREST –

Need some more inspiration?? Well, head on over to ASH & STONE on Pinterest.

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May 2, 2017

BYRON BAY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | SAM & LACHLAN, THE ORCHARD ESTATE

ASH & STONE BYRON BAY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

BYRON BAY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER. BYRON BAY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY. WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE ORCHARD ESTATE. ASH & STONE IS A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICE THAT SPECIALIZES IN CHIC, OUTDOOR, ESTATE-LIKE WEDDINGS. THE ORCHARD ESTATE IS A BYRON BAY WEDDING VENUE LOCATED IN CLUNES IN THE HINTERLAND REGION. SAM WORE A KAREN WILLIS HOLMES GOWN AND LACHLAN WORE A SUIT BY M.J. BALE. THIS WAS ONE OF THE MOST EPIC WEDDINGS I’VE EVER BEEN A PART OF. THE ORCHARD ESTATE IS EVERY BYRON BAY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS’ DREAM. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN BOOKING A WEDDING AT THE ORCHARD ESTATE, THEN I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. THE FACT THAT YOU’RE CONSIDERING THIS VENUE IS ENOUGH EVIDENCE FOR ME THAT WE’RE GOING TO BE A GREAT FIT FOR EACH OTHER. I’M IN MY ELEMENT WHEN I’M GIVEN A GORGEOUS BACKDROP TO SHOOT AGAINST. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A VENUE WITH INCREDIBLE LANDSCAPING, THAN THE ORCHARD ESTATE IS EVERYTHING YOU’D WANT. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A BYRON BAY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER, THAN PICK ME! I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT BYRON BAY AND I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PLACE TOO. WHETHER YOU’RE FROM THE SUNSHINE COAST OR FROM BYRON BAY, YOU’RE GOING TO WANT TO CHECK THIS WEDDING OUT. IT’S STUNNING! THE STYLING IS ON POINT AND THE VENUE LENDS ITSELF TO ALMOST ANY LOOK YOU WANT. I’M A HUGE CHIC, MINIMALIST FAN – AND SO WERE THESE TWO. THIS PARTICULAR POST ISN’T ABOUT THE STYLING THOUGH. IT’S ABOUT SAM & LACHLAN. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN SEEING THE IMAGES FROM THEIR DAY, INCLUDING THE STYLING, THEN CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW. I PROMISE YOU, YOU WON’T BE DISAPPOINTED!

SAM & LACHLAN’S WEDDING AT THE ORCHARD ESTATE BY BRYON BAY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER, ASH & STONE

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April 29, 2017

Byron Bay Wedding | Sam & Lachlan, The Orchard Estate

A BYRON BAY WEDDING AT THE ORCHARD ESTATE IN CLUNES

Sam & Lachlan’s Byron Bay Wedding at ‘The Orchard Estate’ in Clunes was seriously off the charts!

A BYRON BAY WEDDING BY ASH & STONE.

ARE YOU PLANNING A BYRON BAY WEDDING? WELL CHECK OUT THIS GORGEOUS ORCHARD ESTATE WEDDING BY ASH & STONE. REBECCA IS A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER WITH A HEART FOR BYRON BAY WEDDINGS. SHE IS FAMILIAR WITH BYRON BAY AND THE AREAS SURROUNDING IT. THE ORCHARD ESTATE IS EASILY OUR FAVORITE WEDDING VENUE. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER THAT SPECIALIZES IN CHIC, OUTDOOR, ESTATE-LIKE WEDDINGS, THEN PICK BEC.

THE ORCHARD ESTATE IS A BYRON BAY WEDDING VENUE LOCATED IN CLUNES IN THE HINTERLAND REGION. FOR THE LADIES WHO ARE ASKING – SAM WORE A KAREN WILLIS HOLMES GOWN AND LACHLAN WORE A SUIT BY M.J. BALE. THIS WAS ONE OF THE MOST EPIC WEDDINGS I’VE EVER BEEN A PART OF. THE ORCHARD ESTATE IS EVERY BYRON BAY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS’ DREAM. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN BOOKING A WEDDING AT THE ORCHARD ESTATE, THEN I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. THE FACT THAT YOU’RE CONSIDERING THIS VENUE IS ENOUGH EVIDENCE FOR ME THAT WE’RE GOING TO BE A GREAT FIT FOR EACH OTHER. I’M IN MY ELEMENT WHEN I’M GIVEN A GORGEOUS BACKDROP TO SHOOT AGAINST. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A VENUE WITH INCREDIBLE LANDSCAPING, THAN THE ORCHARD ESTATE IS EVERYTHING YOU’D WANT. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A BYRON BAY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER, THAN PICK ME! I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT BYRON BAY AND I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PLACE TOO. WHETHER YOU’RE FROM THE SUNSHINE COAST OR FROM BYRON BAY, YOU’RE GOING TO WANT TO CHECK THIS WEDDING OUT. IT’S STUNNING! THE STYLING IS ON POINT AND THE VENUE LENDS ITSELF TO ALMOST ANY LOOK YOU WANT. I’M A HUGE CHIC, MINIMALIST FAN – AND SO WERE SAM & LACHLAN. THIS IS A RATHER LONG POST – BUT IT’S WORTH TAKING THE TIME TO SOAK IT ALL UP. IF YOU’RE SHORT ON TIME, I SUGGEST BOOKMARKING THIS PAGE AND THEN HEADING BACK TO THE GALLERY SECTION OF THIS SITE. YOU WILL FIND A CONDENSED VERSION OF THIS POST THERE.

High fives too to Antony for covering the groom prep in Newrybar & for just being a top sidekick and 2nd shooter on the day! Given that it’s impossible to be in two places at once, this was one of those occasions when a second set of eyes and a second pair of hands was totally called for. Other vendor credits:

Makeup – Michelle from KM Makeup Studios
Gown – Karen Willis Holmes
Hair – Marcusse from M Hair
Flowers – Made by the Bride & her Bridesmaids
Suits – MJ Bale
Bridesmaid Dresses – SHIEKE & CM Camilla and Marc
Catering – Anise Catering
Celebrant – James Warren
Styling – (Bride) Samantha Stevens (nee Gardener)
Invites – (Groom) Lachlan Stevens
Planner – Get Hitched in the Hinterland
Furniture Hire – Byron Bay Pavilions & Byron Bay Wedding and Party Hire
Lighting – Lovestruck Lighting
Heart – Letters from Belle
DJ & Music – Nik Conomos (McGee Entertainment)
Cake – Made by the Bride’s Mother