March 1, 2010 by
Rowan Sims
Justine and Rowan are one of those interesting couples you meet sometimes that surprise you. I’m not sure quite what I was expecting when I first met them, but whatever it was, it wasn’t the crazy couple that I spent the evening photographing! They both have so much personality and quirkiness that they made the whole shoot really relaxed and fun. Countless shots were ruined due to one or both of them cracking up or making stupid faces!
We met for a coffee at my local (fantastic) Elements Cafe before heading down to Lyall Bay for some shots of Justine and Rowan on the little boardwalk jetty, walking down the beach, and trying to find shelter from the southerly in the sand dunes. When the sun got low enough, we headed around the coast a little to Island Bay for some sunset shots.
As a side-note, after we finished up, my beautiful assistant and I headed into Island Bay shops looking for food and discovered The Cheeky Pipi. The pasta and the seafood chowder was INCREDIBLE! We managed to avoid the rowdy drunken teachers who were dancing out the back, fortunately. Check them out if you’re in Island Bay foraging for food.
Thanks to Justine and Rowan for such a fun e-session. And congratulations on your engagement!
Thanks for having a look. Don’t forget to leave a comment 
Here’s a shot from Justine and Rowan’s e-session this week. I’ve used a photographic technique that has become known as the ‘Brenizer Method’, being invented by New York wedding photog Ryan Brenizer. It blends a bunch of images (six in this shot) to create a very unique look with a very small depth of field that would otherwise be impossible. I hope you like it. More to come soon. I love comments, so feel free to leave one if you like
February 27, 2010 by
Rowan Sims
I have known kate and her family for a few years, so when she told me she and her partner Matt were engaged, and asked me to shoot an engagement session for them, I jumped at the opportunity. She lives on a small farm in Whiteman’s Valley, Upper Hutt, so I decided to head out there to use the property for the e-session. We picked the right evening for it, but I didn’t realise how much shorter the days had become over the last couple of weeks, so the light was disappearing quickly and we had to work fast!
We made the most of hay bales, the tractor (which they REALLY wanted photos with), their private creek running through the property, and empty rural roads. We had a lot of fun, and it was a nice way to send them off on the three-month trip to the UK that they were leaving for the next day. Enjoy, and please feel free to leave thema comment!
January 27, 2010 by
Rowan Sims
Aimee and Phil took a bit of a gamble with their “summer” wedding here in Wellington. They planned to have the ceremony at Percy’s Reserve, which is a stunning park in Lower Hutt with beautiful paths, bridges, a duck pond, and a large grassy area. Unfortunately, Wellington’s “summer” has so far turned out to be more rain and wind than anything else, and Aimee and Phil’s wedding day was no exception. They were married at Crossroads Salvation Army in Lower Hutt instead, which still looked fantastic, and we managed to get to Percy’s Reserve for the formal photos, as the weather had cleared by then.
We were spoiled for choice with so many different scenes and backdrops for the photos, and we had a lot of fun doing it! The bridal party were a real hard-case bunch, and my only real problem was that the whole lot would regularly collapse in hysterics. It was nice to be able to show some of their personalities in the photos. It turned out I knew a few of them from years ago, so it was great to catch up and have a laugh with them.
The reception was at the Silverstream Retreat, Upper Hutt, where they had a nice relaxed, low-key reception. Thanks for including me in your day Aimee and Phil. Congratulations!!
January 12, 2010 by
Rowan Sims
For a limited time, Invision Photography is offering free no-obligation engagement photography sessions here in Wellington.
An engagement session is a great way to celebrate making such a big step. Getting engaged is a good excuse to have some professional portraits taken to look back on and remember this period of your relationship. The photos can be used in your wedding invitations or as save-the-date cards. It’s also a great way to meet us, see how we work, and get comfortable with me and the camera. An engagement session can be a lot of fun. We keep things really relaxed and casual so that you can enjoy the process and look as natural as possible.
If you or someone you know is recently engaged, then contact us to book your free engagement shoot. There is no obligation to book us for your wedding, so make the most of this offer while it lasts!
