September 2014 - Matt Rowe Photography

Wedding Photography at Capriole Estate – Clea & Ben

on September 26, 2014

Genuine and down right gorgeous are how I would describe Ben and Clea. These two were the winners of our retro styled shoot competition earlier this year and we were so pleased to photograph their real wedding.

Clea’s dress was by Maggie Sottero and Bouquet by Willow Bud.

Wedding Photography at Capriole Estate is a dream. A fine mix of beautiful furnishings and rustic charm see this wedding venue as the perfect place for those couples wishing for a mix of elegant styling and funky vintage.

You’ve got to love these Bridesmaids dresses with their gorgeous bold necklaces.

Hair by Evalyn Parsons (Taylor) and Make-up by Makeup4Brides (Erica).

Ben and Clea chose the ever-lovely Bill Scurry as their marriage celebrant and had Willow Bud design one truly sensation floral arch for their nuptials.

There are some days when that (terrible) song by Alanis Morissette comes into my head, but then I get thinking of all the creative possibilities that come with a wet wedding. Here we are talking sparkles, lights and a little drama – love it! Yes, some days it rains and if I was going to employ a cliché I’d say, “that’s when the rainbows come out”. Having just doused you with an old 80s tune, I’d rather say, that’s when we have some fun and create some magical memories. Cue the goodness (please add your own sound-track):

I love gumboots. It really doesn’t ‘have’ to be raining to don a pair of these knee-high protective beauties, but we are always glad to have some.

Mr Lee Bevington provided the tunes for this loved-up affair. He also provided the rad lighting!

Ahhh… So many dancing photos, I just can’t choose…

Ben and Clea it’s been a pleasure to get to know you and provide you with some memories of your wedding day. All the very best from us all at MRP HQ.

Venue: Capriole Estate, Noosa Heads

One sensational destination wedding -Sally & Brendan

on September 18, 2014

Take us with you…seriously; we LOVE to travel and wherever our destination wedding photography takes us we will be there with fresh eyes.

Sally and Brendan planned one spectacular day down to the finest details and, despite a change in plans to accommodate the weather, everything ran smoothly. You will have met these two previously for their love shoot and would be acquainted with the fact that they really are a wonderful couple. Let’s see their day unfold:

We just love it when there are special surprises. Sally gifted Brendan with this pretty sensational watch.

This little guy is just too super cute not to have a cameo!

Sally’s beautiful bridesmaids look stunning. I just loved that they all had unique jewellery.

So much love in this ceremony and so many special people. Here are some highlights.

This Townsville wedding saw us enjoying some fairly impressive scenery, architecture and playing with shadows to create some stunning wedding memories.

Get set for some of our favourite Queensland Wedding images coming up. Brendan and Sally – you rocked it! Sally and Brendan, obviously you are meant to be and we are so pleased to have been part of your day. All the very best for your wonderful life together!

Venue: Queens Gardens, Townsville — Location photos: Jezzine Barracks — Breakwater — Reception venue: Michel’s Restaurant — Bride’s makeup: Sally did her own — Bridesmaids Makeup: Did their own as well! — Brides Gown: Angels Formal Wear, (Mooloolaba) — Bridal Headpiece: Aleksandrovna Bridal Fascinators & Headpieces, (Buderim) — Groom’s attire: Stuart Suits Brisbane — Rings: Tiffany & Co — Flowers: Love Lane Designs — Minister: Matthew Bolte — Decorator: Amanda – Love Lane Designs

Planning a destination wedding? Excellent – let’s talk! We love our local haunts and are welcome in some very unique and exclusive locations and estates, yet when we travel we take photos and often receive comments like, wow, no one has ever taken that perspective before, or I would never have thought of that.

Retro 50s wedding style

on September 9, 2014

When planning a wedding, one of the first decisions comes down to Style. How would you like your wedding to be? What ‘vibe’ are you after and what style of dress will you wear?

With so many brides and grooms opting for styles reflective of times gone by we thought we would work with some Sunshine Coast Wedding Industry legends and create a whimsical, yet elegant, retro styled shoot. What made this concept even more cool, was the fact that we ran a competition and had a real couple as our models. Clea and Ben were our ‘winners’ and they were absolutly wonderful.

Clea’s Hair and Makeup was expertly applied by Kerrie Mace (Hair4Brides) and Natalie Hunter Makeup Artistry. Classic styling of a 50s bride is elegant with vibrant lips. This ‘pop’ of colour was extended throughout the styling to reflect in Clea’s shoes and our handsome Groom’s attire.

Styling for the boys can often be overlooked, or sometimes be given less attention. In this case we wanted Ben to ‘shine’ and we enjoyed having a little play with his retro look. Suits Direct saw to it that Ben’s look was stylish and yet still maintained that retro feel.

Held on private properties in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland we were blessed with transport from a classic 50s Bentley.

We all have our special skills and while this horse thought his was eating beautiful flowers, our Sunshine Coast photographer, Matt Rowe, thought himself to be quite the horse whisperer, engaging this lovely young filly and allowing her to show us her photogenic side.

Featured on Polkdot Bride! Wahooo.

Venue: Halfmoon Hideaway

Vehicle: Berti The Bentley

Dress: Marilyn Crystalle Bridal

Hair: Hair 4 Brides Kerrie Mace

Make -Up: Natalie Hunter Make Up Artist

Florals: Ginger Lily Rose

Suit: Suits Direct

Jasmyn and Matt’s Awesome Couple’s Photography

on September 5, 2014

I have a bit of a crush on suspenders…

Here are some facts:

The first suspenders can be traced to 18th century France, where they were basically strips of ribbon attached to the buttonholes of trousers.
Benjamin Franklin is said to have worn them — although it’s probably best not to ask how historians know that; back then, suspenders were considered an undergarment never to be seen in public.
In fact, visible suspenders were considered risqué as recently as 1938, when a town in Long Island, NY tried to ban gentlemen from wearing them without a coat, calling it “sartorial indecency.” The ban was later overturned after residents complained.
One of pop culture’s most famous hooligans, Alex DeLarge (Malcolm MacDowell), wore them in A Clockwork Orange.
A 1986 People magazine article recommended that “fashion-forward teens” let their suspenders hang from their waist, arguing that drooping suspenders were “very sensual.”
Suspenders were largely absent from people’s closets in the 1990s and early 2000s — that is, until hip-hop style icon Fonzworth Bentley popularized the preppy dandy look. Recent years have seen a fascination with early 20th century culture (think: speakeasy-themed bars, moustaches, fedoras) amongst a certain subset of people — usually young, usually in major cities — who like to dress the part. (Source: Time Magazine)

So forgive me if it appears that Matt’s suspenders have taken the show. They are cool, yes this is true, but really we still have to give focus to this dandy couple as they prepare to wed in early October.

You’ve just got to love this awesome couple’s photography session. 10 points to Jasmyn and Matt for their styling!