The Couture Difference

Joanne from JK Couture Designs explains the Couture difference - what you can expect from a gown made for you by a couturier.

We had a great couple of days filming for this clip.  I learnt so much about the skills and talent Joanne has.



See more of Joanne's work on her website
http://www.jkcouturedesigns.com.au/

You can also see some of the photo shoots with her gorgeous gowns on my blog and Dave's blog.

Joanne with Jenna - modelling one of her designs

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all our family, friends and clients.
We had great fun making this little clip.  Everything and everyone ended up covered in glitter - including the dog.
I'm sure we will be finding little sparkles in the studio for the next year.

Wendy & Michael's Preston Wedding

Here's the highlights film from Wendy & Michael's wedding in Toowoomba.

Wendy & Michael enjoyed a beautiful day at Preston in Toowoomba. With guests arriving from all around the world, the weather was changeable in the extreme but the only rain was whilst we were tucked up safe and warm in the lovely Preston Chapel. Almost as soon as the ceremony was over, the clouds cleared up for a fabulous photoshoot at nearby Preston Peak Winery. The reception was held at Preston Manor with beautiful food complementing the exquisite setting and some wonderful speeches.

I love Christmas!

My daughter and I have had fun creating some handmade christmas decorations for friends and family.  Every one was an individual and 'made with love'. A little chocolate always helps too.

Merry Christmas all.

Super Hot Sunday

We had a great day yesterday, meeting up with couples.  It was lovely to catch up with some of our couples to discuss timings and how their plans are progressing.  Also to meet some new couples, and hear all about their big day.  The only thing we hadn't imagined was the temperature.  It was really hot, and instead of coffees many of us opted for something a little cooler.

A conversation with Mareldene & Eric

Watch a little of Mareldene & Eric's story.  Their strength, determination and love are inspiring.



And here's the Love Story Film we created for their wedding day.



Read my previous blog entry from when I first met this wonderful couple.

The Coffees are on us!

Prospective wedding clients for 2012 are invited to join us for a coffee.
Come along and have a chat about your special day - this Sunday the 27th November at Kangaroo Point Cafe. 
Talk with Dave and Nadine about how to make your day unique, and the memories everlasting.
Appointments are limited so call or email now to book your preferred time.


Call us on 1300 55 10 63 or email us at info@masterpiecesphotography.com.au


Find out why our couples are so happy:

"All I can say is WOW!!! you have done an such an AWESOME job on our album!  You have made it very VERY difficult to choose sides as I just love them all!  These photos are all such special memories of what happened on our wedding day and we really would love to have them all together to show off how perfect the day was for us.  It is like a story book the way it is laid out, it is amazing!" - Tiffany & Nick September 2011

My secret pleasure

So much planning, time and effort goes into every special wedding day. One aspect that I love - is the shoes.  Yes they usually hurt, and it's a long day on your feet, but some of the shoes our brides have chosen are simply divine.

We work hard to capture your special day, not just take the same shots at every wedding.  Each wedding we capture has it's own individual feel, that reflects the couple, their choices of locations, family and friends.

Jimbour House Weddings

Love the image Jimbour House have chosen for the advertising - appearing in print media all over Queensland.  

Stephanie and Jack had the most amazing day, and the Jimbour House is a wonderful backdrop.  The grandeur of the house and gardens certainly creates beautiful imagery.

Here are a couple more of my favourites photos from the day.

Formal Photography with the X-Factor

Your formal is a momentous occasion celebrating a lifetime of hard work and good times, as well as the start of something new.  Let us add a little of the X-Factor to your photographs and be a star in a photo shoot before the big event.

With some of your closest friends and family enjoy the limelight for a little time, and create some gorgeous imagery to last forever.

Location - Masterpieces' Lockyer Valley Studio

Gowns - JK Couture Designs

Menswear - Always Habit

Wendy & Michael's Preston Wedding

Wendy & Michael enjoyed a beautiful day at Preston in Toowoomba. With guests arriving from all around the world, the weather was changeable in the extreme but the only rain was whilst we were tucked up safe and warm in the lovely Preston Chapel. Almost as soon as the ceremony was over, the clouds cleared up for a fabulous photoshoot at nearby Preston Peak Winery. The reception was held at Preston Manor with beautiful food complementing the exquisite setting and some wonderful speeches.

The gorgeous Preston Manor

Love Story Film - Mareldene & Eric

One of our recent competitions was for a Love Story Film.  This is a film we make before your wedding day to be shown at your wedding reception.  They are great fun to make, and a different way to show your love on your special day.  We had a huge response with loads of couples entering.  We expected it to be all quite "light and fluffy"  and fun, but we were really surprised at how many couples had overcome really severe hardships, or were just having a bit of a tough time in the lead up to their wedding day.  So we decided that we would have more than one winner, and would choose a couple we thought would really appreciate something positive.  

Mareldene and Eric's story is one that would tug at even the toughest heartstrings and we felt that it deserved to be captured and told in a positive way. After several tentative emails to find out more about their story, I felt I finally had enough background and information to do justice to their story and headed down to the Gold Coast to film this remarkable and gorgeous young couple in their home.

It was just over a year ago that Eric suffered a terrible motorcycle accident that left him in a coma for a week. Now a tetraplegic, life has really changed for this couple.  I was totally blown away by their zest for life and need to move on down the road to recovery. It will be a long and difficult road, but Eric is improving every day, and now is regaining feeling in his hands and they will make it through together.

I feel very lucky to have meet Eric and Mareldene, and as I edit their film together I know their lives are just going to get better and better - because they have each other.

I am looking forward to putting the final touches on their Love Story Film, and know they are going to enjoy an amazing wedding day. Thanks to Mareldenes fantastic attention to detail, and Eric's sense of humour (No Eric -  I did not bring the flies with me - they were attracted to your lunch!), they will succeed with their marriage as they have succeeded in overcoming such a traumatic event.

Eric and Mareldene are working hard to save for a vehicle so that Eric and go out without the need to hire a maxi-taxi every time they go out.  If you would like to help this deserving couple please get in contact us, and let's see if we can make help this fantastic couple regain their life, and enjoy every moment life has to offer.

Formal Photography Shoot

We absolutely love working with Joanne at JK Couture Designs, and this time we shot her gorgeous formal gowns, along with the modern and stylish suits from Always Habit.  Here's a few behind the scenes pics.

The brilliantly talented Joanne Hasson from JK Couture with Jenna in one of Joanne's creations

The whole team working hard.

Dave getting the right angle while the boys look hot in Always Habit suits.

Ideal Bride Expo Sept 2011

Here's just a snippet of the Ideal Bride Wedding Expo, including the amazing fashion parade, featuring JK Couture Designs, Hoe Boutique, Always Habit, Cyan Reign, Annah Stretton, Fox Fashions, with hair and make up by Unsurpassable Hair, flowers by Stylised, MC Erin Connor and dancers from Dance Romance.

Thanks Mick, Barbara, Andrea and the team from Ideal Bride.

Also thanks to Division Model Management, for not only looking absolutely gorgeous, but for being such a great team - you guys rock!

The Ideal Bride Expo is always a pleasure to capture, and be a part of.

Kirsten wearing the one of the stunning creations from JK Couture Designs

Zoe, Kirsten & Arden in Hoe Boutique

Tiffany + Nick Celebrate a Beautiful Day

Tiffany and Nick enjoyed a wonderful day n the Lockyer Valley. The start of spring bought stunning weather.  The day was just perfect. I was on second camera with Dave, which Ilove as we have the opportnity to do somuch more.  We ended up with so many gorgeous shots, and it was such a pleasure to shoot.  Thanks to Tiffany, Nick and their families for allowing us to capture this special day.