Category Archives: Bridal~Weddings

{Gold Coast ~ Yervant ~ Photography} – CkMetroPhotos Toowoomba

Some of my regular readers will know that I recently attended a 3 days photography seminar with the photography legend Yervant – www.yervant.com.au, (even though Yervant does not describe himself as a “Rock Star” -which he is ).  Yervant has been reported as being in the top 5 in the world of wedding photographers, and...

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July 16, 2010 - 10:32 am

shalonda - okay stunning does not even come close to how incredible these images are….looks like you were inspired

July 12, 2010 - 9:58 pm

Jonas Burman - Theese are all amazing shots and I’m totally in love with the picture of the girl touching the window.

Great work Darren!

/Jonas

July 12, 2010 - 7:23 pm

Susan Wall - Hey new friend ;)
These are amazing, and you are a great man, photographer and father! it was really great to meet you and get to know you!
Looking forward to seeing you again one day. All the best!

July 11, 2010 - 11:08 pm

beverly - oh , looks like such a fun time! LOVE, LOVE that b& w image with the negative space

{Capricorn Coast ~ Jodi and Duncan} – CkMetroPhotos Toowoomba

I swear that I have the best weddings (bias), most of you would be aware if you check my blog that I was off to Yeppoon recently to photograph the wedding of the century for Jodi and Duncan.  Jodi and Duncan got married at the Sacred Heart Church @ Yeppoon and had the reception at...

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May 12, 2010 - 11:17 pm

shalonda - heaven….pure heaven…and can i commend this bride everything abotu her wedding esp the dress is soooo my style, she did a beautiful job!

May 3, 2010 - 10:25 am

beverly - just gorgeous!! love the vintage feel in some of hte photos… and love the one shot of bride with her bridesmaids laughing with each other. what wonderful emotion captured!

April 28, 2010 - 5:25 pm

Chrissy - Darren again a fabulous job – could you be any more talented???

Jodes and Duncan – you guys look like you just had the best day. Best wishes from me to you!!

April 28, 2010 - 9:34 am

Cris - So beautiful, awesome job Darren!

April 28, 2010 - 8:57 am

Kylie McLean - Photo’s look fab – really was a beautiful wedding!

April 27, 2010 - 7:39 pm

Henry, Abby & Bridie Dendle - Loved the photos Aunty Jodes. Darren has done a fantastic job. We can’t wait to see some more. Hope you’re enjoying the honeymoon.

April 27, 2010 - 1:57 pm

Christine - BEAUTIFUL, Darren! This has got to be my faaaave wedding from you! :) LOVE!

April 27, 2010 - 1:20 pm

Sally - Beautiful – just beautiful!!! Beautiful Bride & Groom, Beautiful day, Beautiful location, beautiful friends. Outstanding photos love them all!!! Just magical!!! Thanks for the opportunity of viewing the photos.

April 27, 2010 - 12:38 pm

Bec - Jode and Dunc – congrats. Jode you looked stunning and the girls looked amazing!! It looked like a wonderful day. xo

April 27, 2010 - 10:17 am

Kellee - Great work Darren. Just stunning!!

April 26, 2010 - 9:18 pm

Julie - OK you are so going to have to do my wedding photos after seeing these bloody hell they are awesome I love the colours that you choose what a beautiful couple. – Congratulations on a perfect group of photos

April 26, 2010 - 8:55 pm

jules - Really something special very romantic indeed

April 26, 2010 - 5:27 pm

Duncan - Bride: Smokin hot!
Groom: Goes good
Photos: Sensational – thanks Darren

April 26, 2010 - 4:47 pm

Miranda Clowes - Beautiful photos Darren.. hope one day you can take wedding photos for me . !! These photos are magical.. well done !

April 26, 2010 - 3:48 pm

Jason - Mate these are bloody brilliant – Love your work dude.

April 26, 2010 - 2:34 pm

Geoffrey Sinclair - Fantastic photos Darren, I loved what you did in at the Capricorn Resort. Wish I had have known you were in Yeppoon, would have loved to help you out if you wanted a lacky.

April 26, 2010 - 2:33 pm

Bella - Beautiful bride and looks like a wonderful location these really are simply stunning images well done I am sure that the happy couple will just love them.

April 26, 2010 - 1:40 pm

Brooke - Hot couple, great location, top photographer….. It was always going to be a winning combination, but these photos are beautiful. Jodes you are one hot bride!

April 26, 2010 - 1:00 pm

Amy - Fabulous work! All of the photos are absolutely stunning. Wish my wedding album had photos in it like these!

April 26, 2010 - 12:40 pm

jenny J - Darren I love everything about these photos they ARE AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING what a beautiful bride. Loving the colours you selected beautiful work.

April 26, 2010 - 10:46 am

Tammy - Emotional…..Stunning…..Romantic… all the words that come to mind when I look a these photos stunning bride indeed congratulations Darren awesome work

April 26, 2010 - 9:16 am

Fleur - Dunc and Jodes!! Looks GREAT!! Love the one on the beach with the beer in hand ;)
Great weekend. Great job Darren.

April 26, 2010 - 8:52 am

tess - everyone of these photos is just stunning it is hard for me to find a favourite they are all so beautiful the bride look amazing. Darren I have no idea how you do it you are such a talent and these light romantic shots are beautiful.

April 26, 2010 - 8:34 am

Annette - These are totally beautiful Darren once again you never cease to amaze me with your beautiful images makes me want to go and do it all again. Congratulations to the happy couple

April 26, 2010 - 6:57 am

Kipa - Spectacular!

{The Maleny Manor ~ Jodie and Ash} !

Finally Jodie and Ash got the opportunity to tie the knot on Saturday at one of the most picturesque locations that I have been to for some time.  The wedding was held at the stunning Maleny Manor, and I have got to say WOW, what an amazing location.  A huge shout out to the staff...

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May 4, 2010 - 4:18 pm

ErinB - WOW…. you would have to be on serious drugs not to love love love these photos what a beautiful beautiful couple

April 8, 2010 - 9:43 am

Christine Pobke - wow darren, what a beautiful wedding! love the variety of your shots too – fabulous work! :)

April 7, 2010 - 6:13 am

Rowena - GORGEOUS photos…..BEAUTIFUL people…..what an OUTSTANDING setting…..IRREPLACEABLE memories…..we just love what you’ve done here Darren…..AWESOME! ps have fun in NZ!

April 7, 2010 - 12:07 am

shalonda - woweee is everone you photograph gorgeous?! gorgeous couple gorgeous location gorgeous photography!

April 6, 2010 - 7:05 pm

alex and sophie - Darren these are just so beautiful I can not believe it, looks like you had some great assistants the clarity in the images is superb !

April 6, 2010 - 5:05 pm

sarah m - OH WOW these are breathtaking congratulation to the happy couple they will have images to look back on and love for a long time great work Darren

April 6, 2010 - 3:41 pm

Guest - Just dropped by your site and have to say these are simply brilliant beautiful looking couple

April 6, 2010 - 1:42 pm

Jessica - Nothing to be said except BEAUTIFUL PICS and BEAUTIFUL COUPLE perfect match Darren once again you are outstanding. Jess

April 6, 2010 - 1:03 pm

BETHANY - congratulations on some of the most beautiful photos that I have seen for some time beautiful work

April 5, 2010 - 2:32 pm

BETH - just beautiful there are no other ways to describe these. a truly stunning couple and beautiful photos well done

April 5, 2010 - 11:37 am

Joe - This wedding is sooo hot it is burning my eyes looking at it !! LOL :) Darren, such a fab series of photos…….. i want to have my wedding all over again and have you take them :) congratulations to the happy couple.

April 5, 2010 - 9:56 am

Erin Cutts - so seriously in love with all of them! What a beautiful couple and pictures to match!

April 5, 2010 - 9:27 am

Tess - Darren these are some seriously beautiful wedding photos, sounds like you all had such a great time, the location the bride and groom and the bridal party all beautiful, you just keep coming up with some amazing work well done

April 5, 2010 - 8:21 am

Jules - Dazz, the pics are soooooooo beautiful, and it helps when the bride (and the rest of the party) are all beautiful too.

April 4, 2010 - 11:09 pm

Samantha - OH MY LORD…………… These photos are out of this world I love them Darren. You are so talented and so creative, I love the colours and the way you show your images they speak volumes about the detail and length of time. What a beautiful location and a STUNNING COUPLE – You ROCK !!!!

April 4, 2010 - 10:39 pm

crisly - Darren, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! I kept checking on your blog tonight, hoping to see some pictures and you amazed me again. What a wonderful set of photos, love them!!! Thanks again for having us there:)

{Julia + Wade} ~ Sketches Resort

When Loren (my partner in crime) and I were asked to do the wedding of Julia and Wade, we were both very excited.  We all decided to meet at Sketches some months back to check out what the place looked like and on the day it was so overcast you could hardly see 10 foot...

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March 29, 2010 - 7:38 pm

Paul - Just fantastic photos, love it. Julia & Wade will be rapt.

March 29, 2010 - 6:51 pm

Wade and Julia - Dearest Darren. Thank you SOOOOOO MUCH!!!! for your amazing work on our wedding day. We love what you and Loren captured during the day, the images are stunning. Your fresh and modern approach to your photography was exactly what we were looking for. The feedback to us from our family and friends is overwhelming, they love them as much as we do!! You certainly have a gift and your photos will provide us with amazing memories forever. Cheers mate, job well done!!

March 29, 2010 - 3:24 am

beverly - these are gorgeous, D! i LOVE that last image – the one in B&W. and th elighting on the balloon shot is DIVINE!

March 25, 2010 - 4:49 am

Jonas Burman - I really like your pictures Darren. I think it’s wonderfull the way you are able to capture the emotion of the moment. In this session I’m especially trilled by the picture with the hands spelling “LOVE”. Very creative!

Jonas

March 23, 2010 - 8:06 am

lisa jones - I have looked at soo many wedding photos over the years and i have got to say how refreshing it is to see these beautiful images, your whole gallery is simply beautiful. I can not wait to book an appointment time with you love your work Darren

March 23, 2010 - 7:54 am

John - your conversions particularly the black and whites are simply superb !! – I Love them – Aweseome work

March 23, 2010 - 3:29 am

shalonda - okay seriously d do you remember my last wedding comment? well you did it again dont think i missed the fact that that ring shot had some pretty fab PEAR bokeh! you little smartie pants. and as usual the pp’ing is stunning.

March 22, 2010 - 5:34 pm

Jessica Barry - I love all of your photos Darren you manage to connect with the people that you photography and that really shows in your work beautiful images well done.

March 22, 2010 - 12:56 pm

Melissa - ohhh now seriously these are totally beautiful you do such a great job Darren and the photos are amazing there are no other ways to describe them !! – Well Done to everyone

March 22, 2010 - 10:32 am

Sue - OMG…… Exceptional photos your work is breathtaking the couple will most certainly have to LOVE these, thank you for sharing such beautiful work congratulations to the happy couple they look so great together.

March 22, 2010 - 8:31 am

jackson - Stunning couple and stunning photos well done to everyone

March 22, 2010 - 7:46 am

Christine Pobke - Wow, love the preview! Beautiful images of a stunning couple, Darren! :)

March 22, 2010 - 7:37 am

Helen and Rob - WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW that is all I can say I adore these photos, I can not pick a favourite as they are all so individual and unique. Totally brilliant work Darren these photos are just….. well beautiful

March 21, 2010 - 8:18 pm

Rowena - Beautiful photos darren, such precious memories for Julia and Wade – i think the LOVE pic with the hands is very CUTE! xo

March 21, 2010 - 8:10 pm

Bev and Joe - These are truly special images, congratulations on some of the most beautiful images I have ever seen, your work is truly beautiful congratulations to the happy couple you guys look amazing how could you not just love these congratulations.

March 21, 2010 - 6:38 pm

Curtis & Mel - Darren these photos are absolutely stunning! You did such an amazing job. You managed to perfectly capture all the fun and laughter we experienced. It was a great day and one that we were so proud to be able to share with our great friends Julia & Wade. Congratulations guys! You have fabulous photos to look back on for the rest of your lives…..What a special gift you have Darren.

March 21, 2010 - 11:33 am

Julie - Darren these photos are amazing the couple look stunning I would love to have photos like this

March 21, 2010 - 10:31 am

tanya - Darren, these are just amazing. I am totally in love with your wedding work and images. It looks like the wedding was a lot of fun with lots of laughter and love. Congratulations to the happy couple I am sure that they will ADORE these shots. Once again Brilliant work.

{Rebecca + Michael} – Wedding Day

Well it has been a very busy week indeed and with Rebecca and Michael’s wedding approaching, the rain was a bit of a concern as it had been raining all week.  The day of the wedding come and there was no rain,  things were a little windy but needless to say it was not rainingRebecca...

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March 19, 2010 - 3:10 am

shalonda - wow wow wow you know d you were born to be a wedding photog bc i dont know any other man who would catch all of those perfect little details ; )

March 18, 2010 - 2:14 pm

Erin Cutts - Love the vail shots…beautiful!

March 15, 2010 - 9:02 pm

Christine - Awesome shots, Darren! :) Love the processing and the details you’ve captured!

March 15, 2010 - 2:20 pm

MelissaB - What a beautiful looking bride and I LOVE THAT DRESS !!!! love the little bits of detail that you caught congratulations and beautiful images.

March 15, 2010 - 10:49 am

Dan Proud - sensational shots Darren!

March 15, 2010 - 10:48 am

BETHANY - I JUST STUMBLED ACROSS YOUR WEBSITE AND HAVE GOT TO SAY I LOVE THE WORK YOU DO THESE ARE EXCEPTIONAL AND I AM SURE THAT THE HAPPY COUPLE WILL BE VERY HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS WELL DONE

March 15, 2010 - 7:45 am

Beth and Rod - STUNNING STUNNING wedding photos Darren, congratulations to you how could you not be happy with these, they are beautiful, the couple look so happy together looks like you all had such a wonderful time.

March 14, 2010 - 10:22 pm

Julie - Darren your photos continue to amaze me I just love your work and these wedding photos the happy couple should be thrilled with fantastic work

March 14, 2010 - 8:45 pm

julia - OMG I want to get married again these are just wonderful these photos are totally awesome. loving the colours

March 14, 2010 - 7:41 pm

Tess - Darren these photos are simply beautiful I just love to see what you create next

March 14, 2010 - 6:44 pm

tanya - ohhhhh these are simply amazing the bride looks so beautiful and the colours in the photos are just brilliant, I bet they are going to be happy with these congratulations to them

March 14, 2010 - 6:31 pm

leah - totally beautiful photos darren you do such a wonderful job the bride looks just beautiful love the creativity and I love coming back and visiting congratulations to the happy couple

March 14, 2010 - 6:19 pm

jess and allan - What a stunning bride and groom and some seriously amazing shots, i wish you had done my wedding Darren. I love the lounge shots in the forest and the car ones – nice looking car. congratulations to the happy couple !

March 14, 2010 - 5:54 pm

AnitaJ - Ohhh Boy Darren these wedding images are to die for they are amazing, you are so creative and have such talent, truly a unique approach. The bride looks stunning once again congratulations to all.

{Woodlands Wedding – Anna and Josh !}

Before I commence this post just need to congratulate Josh and Anna who’s wedding I had the pleasure of photographing recently.  I took some family photos of Josh and Anna and the kids some time ago and when I was asked to do the wedding, it was an absolute pleasure to say YES !  The...

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February 27, 2010 - 11:11 am

Lisa Harrison - Such divine beauty here Darren. You know how to capture the beauty and the details.

February 21, 2010 - 10:34 am

Katie - Absolutely exquisite Darren. Makes me want to get married again just so you can take our photos.

February 17, 2010 - 7:17 pm

Olivia Schultz - Such amazing photos Dazz, you are a very talented photographer!!
Anna looks flawless and stunning, these photos showcase what weddings are all about.
Damm we look great running down the hill!! Congratulations x

February 16, 2010 - 7:32 am

Angela - these are seriously STUNNING wedding images, I don’t think I have seen anything like them before, simply beautiful Darren, Anna and Josh must be beside themselves with the quality of shots, and they are all so unique. WOW WOW WOW is all I can say they are simply beautiful congratulations to the happy couple.

February 16, 2010 - 6:10 am

Anthony - Brilliant and totally creative, Look out Toowoomba your the man !! great work Darren

February 15, 2010 - 1:13 pm

Peita Jahnke - congrats anna these are fantastic !!!!!

February 15, 2010 - 9:02 am

Lauren Graham - Wow- these photos are amazing.

February 15, 2010 - 8:07 am

Jessica - Ohhh WOW WOW WOW – these are truly just beautiful, Darren congratulations on the most beautiful photos ever and the happy couple look totally stunning well done indeed, beautiful work.

February 15, 2010 - 8:02 am

Andrea Campbell - The photo of you and henry is soooo cute! And the rest are just absolutely amazing :)

February 15, 2010 - 7:51 am

Nikki Kuhnemann - The photos are absoutley beautiful! Darren you have done such an amazing job. You really made the day so very relaxed and enjoyable for us. Thank you. Anna and Josh, my god you are going to have a hard time picking photos. I love them!!
PS. We really should start doing relay running :)

A gorgeous day!

February 15, 2010 - 7:26 am

Rowena - Congratulations Anna and Josh! Beautiful photos! what a happy day!

February 15, 2010 - 6:02 am

Susie Owens - OMG! So amazing guys, glad you have put them on here already!

February 14, 2010 - 9:57 pm

Dianna Newell - Stunning – absolutely stunning. Your dress is amazing & you look beautiful!!

February 14, 2010 - 9:55 pm

Beth - Darren I have never seen wedding photos like this before what a luck couple to have you do the photos, they are simply amazing, It is so difficult to pick a favourite !! Totally awesome job.

February 14, 2010 - 11:01 am

Emma Nuske - AMAZING!!!!!!!! You look gorgeous, Josh looks so handsome and Darren did an amazing job with the photos and edited them soooo fast – he’s amazing =)

February 14, 2010 - 10:30 am

Leisa Luna - Congrats my darling! xx Have fun away, can’t wait to see you when you’re back… xx

{You Are Never Too Old To Tie The Knot} !

This post is a rather personal post, you see an old friend of mine that I have known for many years and who I might add is actually the responsible person for getting Sarena and I together tied the knot today with her lifetime partner Noel.  Allow me to introduce the most wonderful people Kathy...

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February 26, 2010 - 9:52 am

Jacqui M - Kathy, I can imagine, from looking at these photos, that your wedding day was exactly as you wanted it to be. You are beautiful, Noel is handsome. Darren your talent for communicating the feeling of the event through photography is something quite unique. Happy thoughts to all.

February 19, 2010 - 10:54 am

Kathy - I still look at these with awe, Daz. The CD arrived in America and apparently was a HUGE hit with all. Gotta catch up again soon and not wait for a wedding! xx

February 2, 2010 - 12:53 am

Sandra Rosentreter - Beautiful – you both look so happy, relax and in love.

January 21, 2010 - 12:21 pm

Tracey Mead - Well done beautiful story in photo’s

December 30, 2009 - 9:02 pm

Jules - They’re magical Darren….maybe there is hope …..

December 30, 2009 - 12:37 pm

Marti Lazaro - Oh words would never be able to express the emotion evoked by looking at these photos. Kathy you looked so beautiful – not just on the outside but through and through and isn’t that what true happiness does to you? I am filled with joy and happiness for you and Noel and wish you a long, fun filled and meaningful life together in wedded bliss. You have restored my faith in being able to still find happiness in the mature years.
love and hugs, Marti

December 27, 2009 - 6:24 pm

Paul Fuller - Absoutely Beautiful, may you both bathe in the blessings of God’s Love P.A.L.

December 24, 2009 - 5:42 pm

Jilly Anderson - How truly wonderful and beautiful! WHERE did you get that frock???? So much love around the place….I bet the birds were jealous! Love to both of you always, Jilly xxxxxx

December 21, 2009 - 7:12 am

Tarlie - Amazing photos of two wonderful, warm people. Kathy looks absolutely beautiful & Noel very handsome. What a beautiful new chapter for them both. Your photos really tell a story Darren.

December 21, 2009 - 6:24 am

Cathy Jane Saunders - What gorgeous photos, Kathryn you looked absolutely stunning, you truly did. This presentation of photots, had me in tears, tears of happiness, alll put together so perfectly, congrats again Kathryn and Noel, you look so very much in love, just wonderful xxxx

December 19, 2009 - 3:22 pm

Niki Davis - Kathy and Noel’s wedding was magical from start to finish. Even the moment the grooms ring turned up missing from the pillow to be found under the Christmas tree. I am grateful Kathy is my Sister-In-Law and to have Noel and his lovely family joined with ours.
Darren is a gifted photographer, with passion and ability to capture moments prior to and during the ceremony and then gently guide and capture the heart of this lovely couple at the Japanese Garden. Kudos Darren!
And yes Darren, we had a wonderful day. It was worth the trip from the U.S.A.

December 19, 2009 - 9:44 am

Natalie - Darren…I had tears in my eyes looking at these shots……they are more then just photos…..they speak more then just words…..you have captured something very special and unique!!! Can I have my wedding day again!!! :) Kath you look stunning and incredibly happy. All good things come to those who wait! You deserve the very best. Congratulations!

December 19, 2009 - 9:27 am

Rowena - what warm, heartfelt photos Darren…..they really show how much inlove and connected these two people are…..again, well done!

December 19, 2009 - 6:08 am

Mel Murray - Absolutely beautiful photos…everyone looks so HAPPY,especially the bride and groom CONGRATULATIONS and much LOVE to you both.XXXX

December 19, 2009 - 6:06 am

Renee Greenleaf - My two favorites are “Laughter…” and “If a hug..”! I cried, Kath. So very joyful for you both.

December 19, 2009 - 6:00 am

DeeAnn Hudson - Kathy and I have been forever friends since high school. These picture are absolutely beautiful. I started crying at the very first one! Thank you so much for your absolutely gorgeous work . . . . of course, you had the very best subjects!

December 19, 2009 - 5:45 am

Kathy - I cannot begin to thank you enough for the stunning photos (you even made this old gal look good!), but also for just being with us on the day. Your friendship has always held a special place in my life and the photos have captured that somehow – Wow, Daz! Thank you, thank you!

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