Vicki James Creative Imagery Blog » Yamba Photographer

Little Hudson came to my Yamba studio when he was six weeks old and what a little cutie he is. He smiled, coo-ed and pulled all the cheeky expressions a little one can to make you fall in love in love with him. Over and over again. You’ll be seeing more of Hudson in a few months time as he joins his mum and dad on one of the the most important days of their life, their wedding. I’m really looking forward to sharing in this little families day.

Fun Photo Tip and a Mamarazzi Workshop {How to take better photos of your children}

Vicki James — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:18:35 +0000

Raise your hand if :

•you have a newborn

•you have an infant or baby

•you have a toddler

•you have a preschooler

•you have a tween or teen

•you have a that child hates it when you point the camera at them

•you would love to take better photos of your children

I am holding a photography workshop at Bels Brass Razoo in Maclean on 18 August 2011 from 12pm to 2pm. We’ll be covering topics that I am asked most about when taking photos of children. I have also allowed 30 minutes for one on one questions. If there’s something you particularly like covered I have set up a discussion tab on my Facebook page for you to post your questions (you will need to ‘like’ the page before your can post). This is going to be a fun and relaxed workshop. I want you to walk away from this workshop with ideas on how to refine your technique as a mum or dad photographer and capture winning photos of your kids. I also want to enjoy getting to know each of you and hear your stories about the photos you have captured that you love. After all, photography is all about the love of images. I really hope to meet you there!

Fun Photo Tip!

Windows are your friends! Even if you don’t have huge windows in your house, the light coming in from outside is almost always better than your on camera flash. Window light works perfectly for sweet baby portraits like this one. Just watch your exposure though, you don’t want to “blow out” the whites and loose all your detail.

What are you waiting for? Go and find a window and start shooting!

Rebecca and Leon {Angourie Rainforest Resort, Yamba Wedding}

Vicki James — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:43:25 +0000

The day threatened rain and hourly I checked the Bureau of Meteorology website to see what was in store for Rebecca and Leon’s wedding day. When I met them a year ago we had talked of soft winter sun, beautiful sunsets and mild days. Today looked nothing like our dreams. I just hoped that the rain would hold of so that Rebecca and Leon could have the beach side ceremony that they spent months planning.

Someone was watching over them that day and although we had periods of rain, we also had dry periods and all at the right time Then, amazingly, we were blessed with a spectacular sunset.

My day started with the girls at the Angourie Rainforest Resort. You just can’t go wrong there, beautiful locations for photos, lovely rooms and Danielle really looks after you. The ceremony was held on the grass above Main Beach Pool, Yamba with the backdrop being a vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. We were dodging showers during our location photos but found some protection from the rain at the Angourie Blue Pools. The raindrops sat like pearls on the spindly Casuarina leaves and glistened in the dappled light. After the Blue Pools we headed to Pilot Hill, Yamba to catch the last of the sun rays as they bounced off the clouds in vivid oranges and purples.

Rebecca and Leon were my last wedding couple for 2010-2011 wedding year and what a way to finish! My weddings start again on 27th August 2011 and I can’t wait see what this year brings me!

It’s always a pleasure to work with talented vendors. Here’s a list of the people who helped Rebecca and Leons day come together;

Marriage Celebrant: Christine Preston

Florist: Sandra Hart

Brides Hairstylist: Nadine Brown, Gosh Hair Salon

Make Up Artist: Endessas Beauty Spot

Caterer: Cunjevoi Restaurant, Angourie Rainforest Resort

Cake Designer: Jodie Brown 0423 774 588

Olivia {Maclean Newborn Portraits}

Vicki James — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:58:59 +0000

I think that I have said this before, but one of the most rewarding aspects of being a wedding and portrait photographer is following the life journey of my clients turned friends. Ben and Amy were married last September (you can view their photos here) and have just welcomed little Olivia into the world. Olivia was 8 days old when I called into their home for some family photos. She is so tiny (only 5 pound 8 ) and so so sweet.

I hope you enjoy their photos.

Sam {Yamba Newborn Portraits}

Vicki James — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:53:46 +0000

Sam is just way too cute! He was six weeks old when he and his family were in my studio. To say he is adored is an understatement!

I hope you enjoy the photos from his session.

Analah {Yamba Newborn Portraits}

Vicki James — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:24:37 +0000

Analah was a whole 12 days old when her Mummy and her came for her photos. She was the perfect age for newborn portraits as she was still sleepy and happy to let us pose her in in pretty much any position. She was an absolute little angel while she was here and I just love the photos we captured of her.

I hope you enjoy them also.

Katrina and Kristofter {Angourie Rainforest Resort Wedding}

Vicki James — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:29:12 +0000

Down came the rain and out came the umbrellas last Saturday for Katrina and Kristofters wedding. We were however in one of the best locations in Yamba for a rainy day wedding, the Angourie Rainforest Resort. The ceremony was held in the Poolside Pergola and as Katrina and Kristofter exchanged vows, the rain provided a beautiful ambiance as the drops splashed in the nearby pool.

Please enjoy a few photos from their day.

Katrina was very much a hands on bride. With her friends, she decorated the reception room the night before the wedding:

The girls were enjoying their final preparations in one the the lovely villas at the resort:

The bouquets were created by Sharron at Pink Petals in Grafton:

The Poolside Pergola allowed for a lovely outdoor ceremony even though the weather was not in our favour. Sharron Todd officiated the ceremony.

The Honour Roll:

Marriage Celebrant: Sharon Todd

Florals: Pink Petals Grafton

Brides Hair: Krystal

Make Up: Endessas Beauty Spot

Ceremony: Poolside Pergola, Angourie Rainforest Resort

Reception: Angourie Rainforest Resort