Getting marriedin Byron Bay and her beautiful surrounds

Wet weather weddings

The importance of an engagement session

2013 Wedding Photography Information

WeddingsByron Bay & BeyondByron Bay & Beyond

P H O T O G R A P H Y

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Wet Wet WetMaking the most out ofwet weather weddings

An Engaging AfternoonThe importance of anengagement session

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Love LettersKind words from ourpast brides

Something a Little E�raExciting products andtreasured keepsakes

Planning Your Special DayA little local knowledgeto assist with your planning

Choosing the �ight InvestmentAlbum packages to meeteveryone’s needs

Beautiful Byron & SurroundsGetting the most from yourByron Bay wedding

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2© 2013 Richard Windeyer Photography Pty Ltd. All portrait images in this magazine have been shot on real life wedding and engagement sessions. No staged, model shots appear in this publication.

Contents03

05

07

Wet Wet WetMaking the most out ofwet weather weddings

An Engaging AfternoonThe importance of anengagement session

11

13

15

17

Love LettersKind words from ourpast brides

Something a Little E�raExciting products andtreasured keepsakes

Planning Your Special DayA little local knowledgeto assist with your planning

Choosing the �ight InvestmentAlbum packages to meeteveryone’s needs

Beautiful Byron & SurroundsGetting the most from yourByron Bay wedding

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1111 13 15

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2© 2013 Richard Windeyer Photography Pty Ltd. All portrait images in this magazine have been shot on real life wedding and engagement sessions. No staged, model shots appear in this publication.

Making the most out ofwet weather weddings

They say that rain on your wedding day can bring good luck, but this sometimes can be the last thing on a couple’s minds if their day has been planned around dry weather and clear skies.

The important thing to remember is that regardless of the weather, at the end of the day you will still be married to the one you love and so you should just enjoy the day for what it is... whatever that may be.

It does make good sense to have some wet-weather options in place for the key parts of your day such as the ceremony and reception, but for the rest of your special day, a good photographer should be able to capture beautiful moments no matter what the weather is doing.

Cloudy skies can add a great dramatic element to your images and

an overcast day actually produces beautiful lighting for photography. It is like having a giant studio softbox in the sky that creates gorgeous soft lighting, rather than heavy, harsh-shadows that full sun can sometimes produce.

If there is a fair chance of rain, bring along some props and just have fun with it. Gumboots come in all sorts of colours and designs these days and umbrellas can be as casual or as stylish as you choose. Select props that suit your personality and just enjoy the ride.

You can have every element of your day planned down to the �nest detail but unfortunately you can’t control the weather. So focus on what the day means for the pair of you and not on what the weather is doing.

Let your photographer focus on that!

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Wet Wet WetWet Wet Wet

Making the most out ofwet weather weddings

They say that rain on your wedding day can bring good luck, but this sometimes can be the last thing on a couple’s minds if their day has been planned around dry weather and clear skies.

The important thing to remember is that regardless of the weather, at the end of the day you will still be married to the one you love and so you should just enjoy the day for what it is... whatever that may be.

It does make good sense to have some wet-weather options in place for the key parts of your day such as the ceremony and reception, but for the rest of your special day, a good photographer should be able to capture beautiful moments no matter what the weather is doing.

Cloudy skies can add a great dramatic element to your images and

an overcast day actually produces beautiful lighting for photography. It is like having a giant studio softbox in the sky that creates gorgeous soft lighting, rather than heavy, harsh-shadows that full sun can sometimes produce.

If there is a fair chance of rain, bring along some props and just have fun with it. Gumboots come in all sorts of colours and designs these days and umbrellas can be as casual or as stylish as you choose. Select props that suit your personality and just enjoy the ride.

You can have every element of your day planned down to the �nest detail but unfortunately you can’t control the weather. So focus on what the day means for the pair of you and not on what the weather is doing.

Let your photographer focus on that!

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Wet Wet WetWet Wet Wet

An Engaging AfternoonAn Engaging Afternoon

We like to include a complimentary engagement session with each of our album packages for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it gives us another excuse to get out in this beautiful part of the country and make gorgeous portraits of fun couples. Secondly, and more importantly, it gives us all a chance to get to know one another.

Yo u h ave a n o p p o r t u n i t y t o experience what it is like in front of the lens and we get to understand what type of portraits are important to you. These are all things that are best not left until your wedding day.

During your session, you will also get to know your photographer on a more personal level which can be just as important as the quality of the images they produce.

Remember, your photographer is generally the only wedding supplier who will be with you for the entire day. From the hair and make-up preparations, right through to your wedding reception, you and your photographer will be spending a lot of time together, so you want to make sure they are the type of person you want along for the ride.

Leading up to your wedding, you may also �nd that it is very handy to have current, professional portraits of the two of you as a couple. These images can be used on ‘save-the-

date’ cards or your wedding invitations. Some people like to have a large portrait at the entrance to their reception, or for the ultimate keepsake, this year, we have introduced custom Guest Books.

Our Guest Books include images from your engagement session and also enough white space for your guests to leave their own heartfelt messages on your special day. Find out more about our guest books on page 16.

So, when planning what you would like from your photographer, don’t forget about our complimentary engagement sessions and try to book as early as you can. The earlier we shoot your engagement session, the longer you’ll have to plan just what you’d like to use your images for.

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An Engaging AfternoonAn Engaging Afternoon

We like to include a complimentary engagement session with each of our album packages for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it gives us another excuse to get out in this beautiful part of the country and make gorgeous portraits of fun couples. Secondly, and more importantly, it gives us all a chance to get to know one another.

Yo u h ave a n o p p o r t u n i t y t o experience what it is like in front of the lens and we get to understand what type of portraits are important to you. These are all things that are best not left until your wedding day.

During your session, you will also get to know your photographer on a more personal level which can be just as important as the quality of the images they produce.

Remember, your photographer is generally the only wedding supplier who will be with you for the entire day. From the hair and make-up preparations, right through to your wedding reception, you and your photographer will be spending a lot of time together, so you want to make sure they are the type of person you want along for the ride.

Leading up to your wedding, you may also �nd that it is very handy to have current, professional portraits of the two of you as a couple. These images can be used on ‘save-the-

date’ cards or your wedding invitations. Some people like to have a large portrait at the entrance to their reception, or for the ultimate keepsake, this year, we have introduced custom Guest Books.

Our Guest Books include images from your engagement session and also enough white space for your guests to leave their own heartfelt messages on your special day. Find out more about our guest books on page 16.

So, when planning what you would like from your photographer, don’t forget about our complimentary engagement sessions and try to book as early as you can. The earlier we shoot your engagement session, the longer you’ll have to plan just what you’d like to use your images for.

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Beautiful Byron & SurroundsBeautiful Byron & Surrounds

There is simply no denying that Byron Bay and her beau t i fu l surrounding communities hold some of the most stunning and picturesque locations in all of Australia.

From the golden sands of the surf beaches to the evergreen foliage of the hinterland, the Northern Rivers district certainly has no shortage of natural backdrops for your wedding.

When thinking of the type of wedding portraits you would like, try matching location with your personality. If you are a couple who love the beach, then the coastline from Kingscliff to Ballina is simply one of the best stretches of beach on the planet. If you are more of a country couple, then the Byron hinterland region, and even further a�eld, has a multitude of rustic dairy sheds on rolling hills, or private little streams nestled next to enormous �g trees that all make for amazing photo

opportunities. If a more urban approach is what you are after, then the region also has many modern buildings or interesting back alleys that can add a great deal of variety to your wedding album.

Many couples �nd choosing one style of location dif�cult which is one of the reasons the Northern Rivers region is a great backdrop for your wedding... everything is just so close. You can be in a very country setting one moment and then just ten minutes later, be kicking up sand on our gorgeous beaches.

Whatever you choose, speak with your photographer before you lock in times for your ceremony and reception. Your photographer will know how long you need at each location and how long it takes to travel between spots. You’ll want to ensure you have enough time to capture images you’ll want to pass down to your kids, but you also don’t want to keep your guests waiting too long for their dinner.

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Beautiful Byron & SurroundsBeautiful Byron & Surrounds

There is simply no denying that Byron Bay and her beau t i fu l surrounding communities hold some of the most stunning and picturesque locations in all of Australia.

From the golden sands of the surf beaches to the evergreen foliage of the hinterland, the Northern Rivers district certainly has no shortage of natural backdrops for your wedding.

When thinking of the type of wedding portraits you would like, try matching location with your personality. If you are a couple who love the beach, then the coastline from Kingscliff to Ballina is simply one of the best stretches of beach on the planet. If you are more of a country couple, then the Byron hinterland region, and even further a�eld, has a multitude of rustic dairy sheds on rolling hills, or private little streams nestled next to enormous �g trees that all make for amazing photo

opportunities. If a more urban approach is what you are after, then the region also has many modern buildings or interesting back alleys that can add a great deal of variety to your wedding album.

Many couples �nd choosing one style of location dif�cult which is one of the reasons the Northern Rivers region is a great backdrop for your wedding... everything is just so close. You can be in a very country setting one moment and then just ten minutes later, be kicking up sand on our gorgeous beaches.

Whatever you choose, speak with your photographer before you lock in times for your ceremony and reception. Your photographer will know how long you need at each location and how long it takes to travel between spots. You’ll want to ensure you have enough time to capture images you’ll want to pass down to your kids, but you also don’t want to keep your guests waiting too long for their dinner.

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DeluxeDeluxeAlbum Package

All packages include digital copies of your images in both high and low �esolution

11x11" 28 side, premium lay-flat album, printed on thick fine-art, museum-quality stock with vibrant and vivid archival inks.

Your choice of matt or gloss. Your choice of leather, fabric or

custom printed cover Includes a hand crafted, felt-lined,

clam shell box

BoutiqueBoutiqueAlbum Package

11x11" 28 side, premium lay-flat album, printed on thick fine-art, museum-quality stock with vibrant and vivid archival inks.

Your choice of matt or gloss. Your choice of leather, fabric or

custom printed cover Includes a hand crafted, felt-

lined, clam shell box A custom Guest Book featuring

your favourite images from your engagement shoot

Standar�Standar�Standar�Album Package

11x11" 28 side, lay-flat album, printed on standard museum-quality paper with vibrant and vivid archival inks.

Matt finish (Gloss available as an upgrade option)

Your choice of leather, fabric or custom printed cover

The RoyalAlbum Package

The Royal

16x12" 38 side, premium lay-flat album, printed on thick fine-art, museum-quality stock with vibrant and vivid archival inks.

Your choice of matt or gloss. Your choice of leather, fabric or

custom printed cover Includes a hand crafted, felt-lined,

clam shell box Full reception coverage A custom Guest Book featuring

your favourite images from your engagement shoot

Our albums are all printed on museum quality art paper using the finest archival inks. Each package includes:

a complimentary engagement portrait session unlimited photographic coverage of your wedding day up to

the start of the reception, including:

- Bride preparations - Groom preparations - Ceremony and Candid shots - Family Portraits - Locations shots - Mock cutting of the cake. (Full reception coverage available as an upgrade)

Choosing the �ight InvestmentChoosing the �ight Investment

DeluxeDeluxeAlbum Package

All packages include digital copies of your images in both high and low �esolution

11x11" 28 side, premium lay-flat album, printed on thick fine-art, museum-quality stock with vibrant and vivid archival inks.

Your choice of matt or gloss. Your choice of leather, fabric or

custom printed cover Includes a hand crafted, felt-lined,

clam shell box

BoutiqueBoutiqueAlbum Package

11x11" 28 side, premium lay-flat album, printed on thick fine-art, museum-quality stock with vibrant and vivid archival inks.

Your choice of matt or gloss. Your choice of leather, fabric or

custom printed cover Includes a hand crafted, felt-

lined, clam shell box A custom Guest Book featuring

your favourite images from your engagement shoot

Standar�Standar�Standar�Album Package

11x11" 28 side, lay-flat album, printed on standard museum-quality paper with vibrant and vivid archival inks.

Matt finish (Gloss available as an upgrade option)

Your choice of leather, fabric or custom printed cover

The RoyalAlbum Package

The Royal

16x12" 38 side, premium lay-flat album, printed on thick fine-art, museum-quality stock with vibrant and vivid archival inks.

Your choice of matt or gloss. Your choice of leather, fabric or

custom printed cover Includes a hand crafted, felt-lined,

clam shell box Full reception coverage A custom Guest Book featuring

your favourite images from your engagement shoot

Our albums are all printed on museum quality art paper using the finest archival inks. Each package includes:

a complimentary engagement portrait session unlimited photographic coverage of your wedding day up to

the start of the reception, including:

- Bride preparations - Groom preparations - Ceremony and Candid shots - Family Portraits - Locations shots - Mock cutting of the cake. (Full reception coverage available as an upgrade)

Choosing the �ight InvestmentChoosing the �ight Investment

... �om our �ides

Love Letters

Richard we can not thankyou enough! The photosare amazing! You madeour day so fun and easythat we didn’t even noticethe rain. We are so gratefuland are in love with thephotos.

Thank you for an amazing job - not just photographical ly but for your personality on the job. Everyone was impressed! You went over and above what we expected so again... thanks!!V icky & Chris

Stacey & Mark

Wow! We love the photos! The entire experience wasgreat ! Thanks for your

professionalism and artistic eye ! What beautiful workRosemary & Dale

The al bum is so perfect, the shots, the layout, the order I love, love, love everything! You have been so great!

So happy, Thank you!Kaila & Danny

Rich . You are a freak .

These are Amazing! Love

your work. You would love

photographing Fiji. If we

ever decide to renew our

vows over here you’re

coming with us ! xxx

Carly & C oady

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... �om our �ides

Love Letters

Richard we can not thankyou enough! The photosare amazing! You madeour day so fun and easythat we didn’t even noticethe rain. We are so gratefuland are in love with thephotos.

Thank you for an amazing job - not just photographical ly but for your personality on the job. Everyone was impressed! You went over and above what we expected so again... thanks!!V icky & Chris

Stacey & Mark

Wow! We love the photos! The entire experience wasgreat ! Thanks for your

professionalism and artistic eye ! What beautiful workRosemary & Dale

The al bum is so perfect, the shots, the layout, the order I love, love, love everything! You have been so great!

So happy, Thank you!Kaila & Danny

Rich . You are a freak .

These are Amazing! Love

your work. You would love

photographing Fiji. If we

ever decide to renew our

vows over here you’re

coming with us ! xxx

Carly & C oady

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Something a Little E�raSomething a Little E�raSomething a Little E�ra

All of our packages include a custom designed album, made from the �nest museum quality art papers and printed using archival inks that will last for generations. But that is not all we do!

We also produce wall prints on quality art papers or canvases, thank-you cards and invitations, and our most exciting new addition... custom Guest Books.

Our Guest Books are printed on the same quality papers that our albums are printed on, using the same world-class inks. They feature many of the images from your engagement session and are designed to allow ample room on each spread for your guests to write their own messages to you on your wedding day.

We love this product so much, that we wish there was some way to offer it to

our past brides. The book is 10x10" in size, contains 18 custom-designed pages and is bound in your choice of forty beautiful fabrics. It features a photo strip on the front cover and is the perfect accompaniment to your wedding album.

Some of our packages include a Guest Book, however if you are consider ing one of the other packages, please take a moment to consider the Guest Book as an addition.

If you would like something out of the ordinary created from your images, just let us know and we’ll do our best to produce it for you. We have more than 20 years experience in the design industry and work with a number of incredible suppliers, so if there is something special you would like, chances are we will be able to create it for you.

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Something a Little E�raSomething a Little E�raSomething a Little E�ra

All of our packages include a custom designed album, made from the �nest museum quality art papers and printed using archival inks that will last for generations. But that is not all we do!

We also produce wall prints on quality art papers or canvases, thank-you cards and invitations, and our most exciting new addition... custom Guest Books.

Our Guest Books are printed on the same quality papers that our albums are printed on, using the same world-class inks. They feature many of the images from your engagement session and are designed to allow ample room on each spread for your guests to write their own messages to you on your wedding day.

We love this product so much, that we wish there was some way to offer it to

our past brides. The book is 10x10" in size, contains 18 custom-designed pages and is bound in your choice of forty beautiful fabrics. It features a photo strip on the front cover and is the perfect accompaniment to your wedding album.

Some of our packages include a Guest Book, however if you are consider ing one of the other packages, please take a moment to consider the Guest Book as an addition.

If you would like something out of the ordinary created from your images, just let us know and we’ll do our best to produce it for you. We have more than 20 years experience in the design industry and work with a number of incredible suppliers, so if there is something special you would like, chances are we will be able to create it for you.

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Planning Your Special DayPlanning Your Special Day

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Planning Your Special DayPlanning Your Special Day

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Notes...

1. Suffolk Park2. Ewingsdale3. Broken Head4. Bangalow5. Newrybah6. Brunswick Heads7.Lennox Head8. Knockrow 9. Mullumbimby10. Ballina11. Alstonville12. Kingscliff 13. Lismore14. Murwillumbah 15. Uki 16. Mt Warning17. Nimbin

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