It’s pancakes on the kitchen floor at midnight. It’s a two-person dance party on the roof of the parking garage. The way your hands fit together just right as you promise your lives to one another. It’s pillow fights with the kids, followed by tickles and then cuddles. The way their little faces snuggle tightly into the nape of your neck and the sound of that giggle when you pull a silly face.
It’s your life, EXACTLY as it is right now – in all it’s natural beauty.
Derryn has been our photographer from the very beginning, doing every shoot, from our wedding to each annual family shoot. She is the most gifted photographer, and her talent goes beyond just the photos. It’s the way she makes you feel when she is capturing your most special and raw times in life.
She is incredible in every sense of the word!
“I’m so glad that we did our engagement shoot with Derryn Schmidt Photography.
We were given enough direction to not feel awkward, without feeling as if the shoot was too scripted. It was way more enjoyable that we were expecting. Even for Ryan who didn’t think he’d enjoy himself at all!”
“We are so happy about the wonderful pictures Derryn has created for us. She shot our wedding in 2021, and captured some images of us once our family grew.
She puts us at ease, and we thoroughly enjoy her calming energy“
It’s pillow fights with the kids, followed by tickles and cuddles. The way their little faces snuggle tightly into the nape of your neck and how they look at you when you laugh. It’s your life – in all it’s natural beauty.
It’s Friday 🥳 let’s celebrate by enjoying Jubes & Devin’s wedding held at the Salt Rock Hotel. @jubey_regan
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I’ve been editing my weddings in a more gentle style lately, but with this bold yellow jersey in the strong sunrise light - I just had to go back to my vibrant editing style. ☀️ Happy due date Nicole. Sending you so much love today.
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Part 2 of Diana & Grant’s wedding
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Part 1 of Diana & Grant’s wedding
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A tribute to the Moms, Aunties, and Grannies.
For the ones who never met their babies, and the ones who had to say goodbye too soon.
Thinking tenderly of those who face today with their Mom.
🧡🧡🧡
Part 2 of Sammy & Patrick’s wedding
I’ve always felt deeply connected to the couples I photograph on their wedding day. As photographers, we don’t just observe - we feel. We ride the waves with them: the giggles with her girls, the quiet nerves before the dress goes on, the anticipation as he waits at the top of the aisle. We feel the ache when a loved one is missed, and the warmth when a father’s eyes well up talking about his daughter. My heart thumps too. I get giddy too. I tear up too.
And maybe that’s why this wedding hit me so hard. Patrick couldn’t take his eyes off Sammy. The way he complimented her, held her hand, looked at her like she was the only person in the world - it was pure, sincere, and incredibly moving. These two were completely smitten, and their love was honest and effortless.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of @olwandleestate every moment was curated with care by @simply_fabulous_events and beautifully framed in blooms by @lovelaughproteas. I’m still feeling this one in my bones.
@nixonmakeup @lemanmedia
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Part 1 of Sammy & Patrick’s wedding
I’ve always felt deeply connected to the couples I photograph on their wedding day. As photographers, we don’t just observe - we feel. We ride the waves with them: the giggles with her girls, the quiet nerves before the dress goes on, the anticipation as he waits at the top of the aisle. We feel the ache when a loved one is missed, and the warmth when a father’s eyes well up talking about his daughter. My heart thumps too. I get giddy too. I tear up too.
And maybe that’s why this wedding hit me so hard. Patrick couldn’t take his eyes off Sammy. The way he complimented her, held her hand, looked at her like she was the only person in the world - it was pure, sincere, and incredibly moving. These two were completely smitten, and their love was honest and effortless.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of @olwandleestate, every moment was curated with care by @simply_fabulous_events and beautifully framed in blooms by @lovelaughproteas. I’m still feeling this one in my bones.
@nixonmakeup @lemanmedia
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During a casual chat two weeks before my special friend’s wedding, she casually mentioned that she didn’t have a hired photographer for her wedding. There was absolutely NO WAY I was going to arrive as a guest and not bring my camera along. I came with the gear, excitement, a lot of love, and killer dance moves (if I do say so myself!) 😂😆
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I have so much respect for this chick. She is mighty clever, so loyal and an Olympian too! Love you so much. X