Sterling Studios Photography

Luan & Helen's Wedding

2011-11-09T12:40:00.000+10:00

Luan and Helen were married on Saturday 7th May with the ceremony and reception both being held at Glengariff Historic Estate. These two had an epic day, starting in and around Brisbane for the traditional Tea Ceremonies with each of their families. Tea ceremonies are quite chaotic, usually there are 50+ people in one room of a house! but they always prove to be the best, emotional parts of the day for the families.

As always, Glengariff put on a really beautiful sunset for everyone to enjoy. We love to photograph around the local wineries of Brisbane, they can be a great escape from the city.

Gregory & Wendy's Wedding

2011-10-18T15:43:00.000+10:00

ok, so this isn't the official post for Wendy and Greg! Purely a teaser for what is coming! See you guys next week.

Adam & Cheree's Wedding

2011-09-26T12:19:00.000+10:00

Adam and Cheree were married at Avalon Gardens, Mt Tambourine, followed by a reception at Hope Island Links Golf Club.

It is pretty safe to say that there were more tears shed at this wedding than any other this year! Adam and Cheree come from two beautiful families that were just so happy to share their wedding day with them. There were so many faces lit up with smiles, tilted heads and aww moments during the ceremony that we were struggling to keep it together as well! It certainly made for some beautiful images, both during the ceremony and all afternoon. Adam & Cheree, thank you both so much for letting us be a part of your day, we completely enjoyed it!

Chris & Sonia

Beau & Lauren's Engagement

2011-09-07T10:07:00.000+10:00

Not often do I post engagement shoots....but, this one I just wanted to share a handful of images. I am frequently asked about the purpose behind the session, why do it? I am sure there are nearly a thousand reasons but today maybe just one! It isn't something that all of our couples choose to take advantage of, although many do. One most common comments I enjoy hearing when the session is finished and we are making a time to see the images is "I can't believe it is over already!". I completely get the idea of a photo shoot is a little daunting at first! It's an unknown, you don't know what to expect. For me the session is quite literally a walk in a park or down a street (maybe even a sentimental location for the couple, like the spot they got engaged) some chat is to be had and we conveniently stop to grab a couple of images along the way.

The really cool part is how your little insight to the 'unknown' during this afternoon can make you so much more relaxed to enjoy your wedding day.

Chris :)

Michael & Jana's Engagement

2011-08-24T12:43:00.015+10:00

OK, time for something different! As some of you may know, we travel for a couple of months each year. Most recently we returned from Ireland/UK/France in June. On the way home we had a brief stop in Sydney for the Australian Professional Photography Awards, a highlight in the photography calendar each year!

Michael and Jana live in Sydney but will be tying the knot down in Byron Bay early November this year (which we are really looking forward to!). When we first met with Michael and Jana we came up with a great idea for a slightly different style of engagement shoot. These guys love their food! They have even travelled the world to visit amazing restaurants. Once the idea was out there, they knew straight away just the perfect place to catch up for lunch and take a couple of images.

We met at Restaurant Quay on the Sydney Harbour just by the Harbour Bridge. We had the most awesome time, it was so great to enjoy a meal with them both at Quay sharing stories about food and travels (also happened to be our first proper meal back in Australia, a great way to be welcomed home!). Michael's Brother is one of the incredibly talented Chefs in the kitchen at Quay and can make some of the most delectable deserts in the world! it seems that the love for food is in the family. I can't wait to enjoy the wedding in November, no doubt the dining will be off the charts.

Normally we don't get the chance to blog our engagement shoots but this time I thought it wouldn't be fair if we didn't share it!

On a side note - I couldn't recommend highly enough that you visit Quay at least once in your life, it is an inspirational experience. I am sure that we will re-visit every time we are in Sydney in the future! My culinary highlight is definately the '8 texture chocolate cake' that has a warm syrup poured over when it is served at your table and proceeds to implode before you, who knew....

Matthew & Rikki-Lee's Wedding - 30th April 2011

2011-07-08T17:32:00.009+10:00

Matthew and Rikki-lee were married on Saturday 30th April, with the ceremony and reception both being held at the Hyatt Sanctuary Cove. When we arrived at Matt and Rikki-lee's wedding in the morning at Sanctuary cove, we had been there only ten minutes and it felt like we were on holiday! It would have been an amazing experience for the guests. This day was a bit of a first for me, over the several years I have photographed countless weddings in the Hyatt Chapel and they all had one thing in common....rain. However, this day it did not! In the dry the Hyatt took on a completely different look, so different it was like I hadn't been there before (which is really inspiring for us to see it with new eyes!)

The girls looked amazing with all of the dresses/colours/floristry coming together perfectly. These guys were up for anything, so even our wildest ideas were possible!

Sanctuary cove looked incredible for the reception, such a beautiful setting for Rikki-lee and Matts first dinner together as husband and wife. We made an awesome custom made box for the pair of albums, the perfect way to showcase some really beautiful images.

Chris & Sonia

Karl & Meeghan's Wedding - 24th April 2011

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Karl and Meeghan were married on Sunday 24th April at Our Lady of Victories, Bowen Hills, followed by a reception at Fix Restaurant - Port Office Hotel in the city. Karl and Meeghan both stayed in the same hotel the night prior to their wedding, only the boys were directly one floor beneath the girls! It made a really interesting dynamic on the day, a bit like having two completely different stories being played out simultaneously literally three metres apart. Karl wrote Meeghan a lovely little note on a chalkboard to her surprise as she was arriving for the ceremony which happened to be when the party started for these two! We had a great afternoon in a cool bar that had chairs on the ceiling? and an awesome time with great food and partying at the port office afterward.

David & Tara's Wedding - 16th April 2011

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David and Tara were married on Saturday 16th April at the Holy Spirit Church, New Farm, followed by a reception at the Emporium Hotel. We were so lucky to share such a beautiful Autumn's day with David and Tara. Everything came together perfectly on the day and would have been a real treat for the guests! The girls were looking amazing, Tara especially in a Darb Bridal Couture gown which I'm told fit like no other dress around. The girls got ready in the very stylish rooms of the Emporium which is always a pleasure to photograph. After the ceremony the Bridal party came with us to GoMA to get in a couple of sneaky photographs before heading back to the Emporium for dinner. It was the first time that I had ever seen the Emporium set up for a reception and we were blown away! No doubt you guys had a great honeymoon in the Maldives, an awesome reward for putting together a great wedding!

Chris

Kory & Cheryleigh's Wedding - 2nd April 2011

2011-07-08T16:12:00.007+10:00

Kory and Cheryleigh were married on Saturday 2nd April at Albert Street Uniting Church in the city, followed by a reception at Customs House. Kory and Cheryleigh are two of the most generous couples you would ever meet. These two actually met in school in New Zealand and were 'going out' when they were 14! Unfortunately the school time romance eventually fizzled out although it was re-ignigted later on down the track. Cheryleigh moved to Australia with her family and eventually Kory moved here as well. The wonderful girls from the powder room took care of the hair and make up, always a great day for us when the make up is perfect! When the guests entered Customs House for the reception they were greeted by a lovely big canvas of these guys from their engagement session, it really was a great finishing touch to the room and everybody noticed it. At the slideshow during the reception we used some of their images from when they were growing up and when the were an 'item' during their school days followed by some shots from the engagement session and eventually..... the wedding, the guests found it to be incredibly entertaining! There were also a lot (and I mean a lot!) of wet eyes during the slideshow. I have since caught up with some of the guests at the wedding which we are photographing in the upcoming months and they told me it was the party of a lifetime! We were kept company on the day by Lachy Fletcher from Net Productions, who make weddings into cinematic experience! These two have shared some incredible experiences in the past and are about to embark on some huge projects together as well.

A huge thank you from Sonia, Belinda and myself for letting us join you on this journey to becoming husband and wife, we are certain the two of you can and will achieve incredible things together!

Chris

Cameron & Stephanie's Wedding - 2nd April 2011

2011-07-08T16:05:00.007+10:00

Cameron and Stephanie were married on Saturday 2nd April at St Mary's Church, Kangaroo Point, followed by their reception in the Grand Ballroom at The Marriott Hotel. Cameron and Stephanie are a unique couple, both of which are in the defence force. Cameron is a pilot in the Air Force so needless to say he is not at home for a lot of the time, which made it even better when these two came together to tie the knot in April. The Marriott made a beautiful setting for the girls to get ready and Reception following the ceremony.

Best of luck in your future together guys!

Nick & Natalie's Wedding - 25th March 2011

2011-07-08T14:57:00.009+10:00

Nick and Natalie were married on Friday 25th March, with their ceremony and reception being held at Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort. Sonia and I were very fortunate to share an amazing day with Natalie and Nick. I can't remember the last time I have seen two families that were so close together. Nick and his father in law are like best mates, sometimes it was difficult to remember which parents belonged to each of them with everyone being so close together! The ceremony spot at Noosa Springs Golf Resort is a beautiful little spot with awesome views over the lake and mountains. In the afternoon we got to re-visit a great spot on the beach, which is actually where Sonia and I had some of our own wedding images taken back in 2008. Noosa certainly put on the weather this day with a sunset that made the sky look like it was on fire for nearly 15 minutes! Nick and Natalie, we wish you all the best in your new lives together with Mia and Bailey (their two dogs!) you guys make an awesome couple!

Chris

Ian & Melanie's Wedding - 19th March 2011

2011-07-08T13:46:00.013+10:00

Ian & Melanie were married on Saturday 19th March at St Ignatius Church, Toowong, followed by an intimate reception at Restaurant Two in the city. The rain was never going to hold Ian and Melanie back on their wedding day! Ian and Melanie are two seriously busy people in their 'normal' lives, we were fortunate to share a day and dinner with them both. Ian had a beautiful surprise for Melanie at the reception, a Tiffany necklace! Needless to say I had an eye out for the quiet unannounced moment when Ian was going to give Melanie her little present, I think Melanie and most of the guests were all very surprised. It was fantastic to spend the day with you both!

Chris & Sonia

Tony & Winsy's Wedding - 13th March 2011

2011-07-05T14:40:00.010+10:00

Tony & Winsy were married on Sunday 13th March at Somerville House Chapel, South Brisbane, with a reception following at the Landmark, Sunnybank. Tony & Winsy are possibly one of the cutest couples ever! Leading up to the wedding they were both living in different countries, we only had the chance to meet Tony just a couple of days before the wedding and what an event the wedding was! We started photographing quite early at about 7am when the boys arrived at the Winsy's house for the first of the tea ceremonies. The bridesmaids definitely made Tony work to get through the door as well, it is tradition that the groom has to participate in games and bribery at the front door to prove his love for his future Bride. Such a huge day for the couple with three ceremonies before the reception followed by a dinner of about 12 courses, I swear the food just kept coming! The reception came to a close with a slideshow of the images from the day, such a great way to share more than just the ceremony on the day with the guests.

Thank you Tony & Winsy, your families were so welcoming we really felt like we were the guests (and I can't remember eating so much throughout a wedding day!).

Andy & Susan's Wedding - 5th March 2011

2011-05-19T02:33:00.006+10:00

Andy and Susan were married on Saturday 5th March at the Hyatt Sanctuary Cove Chapel with a reception following at Palazzo Versace Hotel on the Gold Coast. Andy and Susan both lived on the Gold Coast before their wedding in two different apartment buildings that were about 500m apart. On the morning of the wedding Andy pointed out the apartment and even the window that his Bride to be had been living in for the past couple of years, I thought that was pretty cool. We were fortunate enough to be invited to photograph during the reception which was an epic event. Four dresses (with hair and make up changes to match!), multiple singing and dancing performances including a song from Andy to Susan all while enjoying lovely meals.

Thank you both for such an awesome day!

Chris & Sonia

Keep an eye out...

2011-05-19T02:22:00.003+10:00

Yes, it's been a while since our last post and the year is almost half over. Eeek!! Chris and I have been busy over the last 5 months, visiting Canberra for a family get together for Chris's grandfather's 80th birthday, going to New York and Vegas for the Wedding & Portrait Photographer's International (WPPI) convention and now we are currently in Ireland on a self-driving photographic adventure. But back to WPPI.... Chris was awarded 2nd place in the landscape category, YAY and the awarded image was from our adventures last year in Tuscany.

Stay tuned, we will be posting images from Ireland, Scotland and Britain over the next coming weeks while also celebrating our brides and grooms that have been married this year.

Watch our for a post very soon....

Sonia

Jonathan & Sarah's Wedding -11th December 2010

2010-12-22T18:08:00.014+10:00

Jonathan and Sarah were married on Saturday 11th December at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa with a reception following in the Lily Ballroom. Jonathan and Sarah were so much fun from the very beginning and we were looking forward to their Kingscliff wedding. With a late ceremony, Jonathan and Sarah met beforehand to go and have some fun and a few photos. The beach didn't go exactly as planned, the sunny day that we had ordered seemed to had gotten lost in the Christmas post! Fortunately, in between showers we braved the beach and grabbed a couple of awesome photos too. It was a very emotional ceremony, taking this year's prize for 'The Most Crying Groomsmen (groom included)'. Thank you to you both and to all your family and friends for making us so welcome. What a great way to finish 2010. See you in the New Year.

ps. click on the image to make it bigger :)

Chris & Sonia

Ben & Hayley's Wedding - 10th October 2010

2010-12-02T18:19:00.003+10:00

Ben & Hayley were married on Sunday 10th October at the Hyatt Sanctuary Cove. Their reception followed at the The Boardwalk, Hope Island. The tenth of the tenth of the tenth is such a unique wedding date and what a day it was! The weather was wild and wet on the gold coast but nothing was going to stop Ben from dancing!

Trent & Anthea's Wedding - 30th October 2010

2010-12-02T15:33:00.005+10:00

Trent and Anthea were married at Sirromet Winery with a reception following in the lovely restaurant Lurleen's. We shared a great day with these two as they made it all official down by Sirromet's Laguna. As always the venue was fantastic and was particularly special to Trent and Anthea as the the Chef - Andrew Mirosh had been the Chef who had cooked Trent's parents wedding dinner as well. Anthea got ready at the very stylish Emporium hotel in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley, always a cool place for a shoot!

Savvas & Stella's Wedding - 2nd October 2010

2010-12-02T12:14:00.003+10:00

Stella & Savvas were married at St Georges Orthodox church with the reception following at the Greek Club in Brisbane. We were fortunate enough to share a beautiful day with these two, it was a little wet for the most of the day however we managed to sneak a couple of images around the town in between showers! Stella looked amazing in such a unique dress by MXM Couture. At the reception we presented a slideshow to the 400+ guests, this was our first time using a twin projector system, needless to say it was a nailbiter but came together beautifully.

Thank you both for such a great day!

Chris & Sonia

Elene, who we had photographed only 5 weeks earlier was there to help out with an umbrella!

Scott & Stephanie's Wedding - 16th October 2010

2010-11-30T11:31:00.005+10:00

Scott and Stephanie were married on Saturday 16th October at St Andrews Uniting Church in the city. Their reception followed at the United Service Club Queensland on Wickham Terrace. Scott & Stephanie were so very lucky to share such a beautiful day after a somewhat sleepless night before (photographers included). The night before the wedding was an incredibly windy one, I can't remember the last time it was just blowing a gale. Fortunately enough, just as the boys were arriving at the church in the city the wind stopped! After the ceremony we enjoyed some of the best Brisbane has to offer, without a cloud in the sky. One of the rare dry Saturday's this spring!

I hope you had a great honeymoon, I am looking forward to going through the rest of the images with you both shortly!

Chris

Todd & Jacqui's Wedding - 16th October 2010

2010-11-24T19:11:00.009+10:00

Todd and Jacqui were married on Saturday 16th October, 2010 at All Saints Anglican Church in the city. Their reception followed at Hillstone, St Lucia. It was easy to spend the day with Todd and Jacqui, they were relaxed throughout their wedding day with the exception of a few nerves and tears of course! Blue skies and sunshine made for a wonderful afternoon which allowed us to get some great photos at Kangaroo Point and UQ.

Sonia

Nick & Lauri's Wedding - 10th October 2010

2010-11-24T18:56:00.010+10:00

Nick and Lauri were married on Sunday 10th, October, 2010 at Albert Street Uniting Church in the city, followed by a relaxed and intimate reception at Drift, on Coronation Drive. Nick and Lauri currently live in Western Australia but returned to Brisbane to be married amongst their loved ones. The rain held off on their special day and we were able to mix up the location shoot with a little bit of old (city buildings) and new (GOMA). I can't wait to see your finished albums :)

Sonia

Ben & Carlie's Wedding - 25th September 2010

2010-10-13T20:32:00.006+10:00

Ben and Carlie were married on Saturday 25th September in beautiful Hervey Bay in an outdoor ceremony with a hint of blue sky and sunshine after a morning of showers at the Botanical Gardens Bush Chapel. Their reception followed at the Mantra Hervey Bay. This wedding was a little bit extra special, as I went to primary and high school with Carlie and even though we haven't seen each other for many years, I was thrilled when she contacted me to photograph her wedding. It was an honour to share and capture this day with them both, they are certainly a perfect fit. We can't wait to see you both when you make it back to Oz but in the meantime, enjoy!.... (clicking on an image will make it bigger)

Sonia

Daniel & Sarah's Wedding - 24th September 2010

2010-10-07T17:39:00.005+10:00

Daniel and Sarah were married on Friday 24th September at the Laguna at Sirromet followed by a reception in the Barrel Room, also at Sirromet. Daniel and Sarah were very lucky, dodging the showers on what has been so far a very wet Spring! Both Daniel and Sarah are in the Army, which means they have spent a great deal of time apart before the wedding. Needless to say they value every minute they share together as shortly after the wedding Daniel will be leaving our shores for the third time. It was so refreshing to see two people who are so simply happy just to be in each others company.

I hope you had a great honeymoon and look forward to seeing you when you get back!

Chris

Nathan & Sefanie's Wedding - 10th September 2010

2010-10-01T12:17:00.004+10:00

Nathan & Stefanie were married on Friday 10th September with both the ceremony and reception being held at Boulevard Gardens. Stefanie and the girls spent the morning getting ready at The Emporium in Fortitude Valley. The rainy weather didn't stop their outdoor ceremony as just in time the rain stopped and the garden was filled with glowing sunshine. However, we did need the umbrellas just a little at the beginning of the photo shoot which made for some lovely images (below). Enjoy!

Sonia

Ryan & Samantha's Wedding - 10th September 2010

2010-09-21T15:50:00.005+10:00

Ryan and Samantha were married on Friday 10th September under the Arbour at Sirromet Winery, with the reception following in Restaurant Lurleens. In 1982 my father Glen photographed Ryan's parents wedding, so needless to say it was quite an experience and privilege to photograph the second generation of the Frew family. We had an interesting day, with the rain on and off throughout. We were fortunate enough to have the rain ease in the afternoon followed by a magnificent sunset. I hope you had a fantastic honeymoon and look forward to seeing you both tomorrow to design you album!

Chris

Sotiri & Elene's Wedding - 28th August 2010

2010-09-15T17:26:00.005+10:00

Sotiri and Elene were married on Saturday 28th August at St George's Greek Orthodox Church, South Brisbane followed by a reception at The Greek Club. What a great celebration it was, with a series of firsts along the way! I presented a slideshow of some images from the day for Elene and Sotiri to share with their guests at their reception. The wonderful team at Net Productions who make awesome wedding documentary films also produced a short video clip for the reception as well, needless to say we were blown away (both us and the 250+ guests!). I was so lucky to share such a great day with such an awesome couple.

I look forward to catching up with you both next week to do some album designing!

Chris

Guy & Amanda's Wedding - 28th August 2010

2010-09-09T15:47:00.004+10:00

Guy and Amanda were married on Saturday 28th August at St Mary's Anglican Church at Kangaroo Point, followed by the reception at the Marriott. Amanda was such a happy bride, no stress, just all smiles. As a special touch on the wedding day, Amanda arrived at the church in a 1929 hupmobile, lovingly restored by her father. It was a wonderful day to be a part of. Looking forward to seeing you both soon and hearing about your honeymoon adventures.

Sonia

Chris & Monica's Wedding - 21st August 2010

2010-09-02T17:21:00.004+10:00

Chris and Monica were married on Saturday 21st August at the Graceville Uniting Church, followed by a reception at Victoria Park Golf Complex in the Garden Marquee, with views of the city lights. With blue skies and warm weather, the day was elegant with a relaxed feel. Chris and Monica had arranged to spend some time at Sherwood Forest Park and the French restaurant Belle Epoque after their ceremony, which allowed us to capture some beautiful moments (some of the images are below). Looking forward to seeing you both soon.

Chris

Colorado & Mt Ventoux - Provence, France

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Bonnieux & Lacoste - Provence, France

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Lacoste is a picturesque old mountain village perched high overlooking the village of Bonnieux, the Luberon mountains and Mount Ventoux to the north. Both these places were wonderful to photograph. Lascoste was not accessible by car so we had to go by foot through the steep winding cobblestoned streets, which was extremely uneven and slippery but added to the charm of the village, as you'll see in photos below.

Images from Bonnieux - what a view (click to see BIG)....

Images from Lacoste..

Images from in-between...

David & Angela's Wedding - 31st July 2010

2010-08-10T18:11:00.004+10:00

David and Angela were married on Saturday, 31st July with a beautiful outdoor ceremony on the grassed lawn infront of Maison Resort Noosa, overlooking the beach. The reception followed at Sails, Noosa. The beachside location was perfect as Dave, Angela and their guests enjoyed warm summery weather in the middle of winter. Here's a sneak peek of what's to come... see you Thursday!

Sonia

David & Rachelle's Wedding - 26th June 2010

2010-08-06T15:44:00.006+10:00

David and Rachelle were married at St Mary's, Kangaroo Point by Father Stephen Redhead, followed by a reception at The Strand at Rugby Quay on the Brisbane river. David and Rachelle shared a beautiful sunny winters day together. They were fortunate enough to witness a partial lunar eclipse from their reception on the Brisbane river with stunning views of the Story Bridge. We look forward to seeing you both on Monday to design your wedding album... the wait is almost over! Here's a few teasers for you.

Glen

Spectacular Provence - Gordes, Goult & Fontaine de Vaucluse

2010-07-12T07:37:00.008+10:00

Gordes is the first village we saw from the car driving into the Luberon valley and it is a mighty sight. It is one of the most beautiful and most well-known of the hilltop villages in the region. It's charm lies in it's narrow cobblestone streets and the emergence of it's stone houses and buildings from the mountainside. This village also makes it into our top 5 villages and is beautifully lit at night.

The Provence landscape...

The following images are from an ancient fortified hilltop village named Goult.

Fontaine de Vaucluse is a medieval village tucked away in a closed valley with it's biggest feature being the river. The water actually gushes up out of the ground and begins with a still, deep pool of crystal water (first photo) and is amazing to see. The river then turns into rapids crashing over black rocks and continues through the centre of the village.

Chris re-filling his water bottle and sampling the river...

Roussillon - Provence, France

2010-07-07T02:09:00.006+10:00

The ocre-red village of Roussillon built mostly around 300 years ago, was the first village we visited in the Provence region. Is is beautiful with it's red rocks, red buildings and red roof tiles. This was also the first village we drove into and let's just say it was an experience trying to drive down the narrow lanes where both mirrors were just about touching. Small cars are a MUST. The village is set high on the side of a mountain with lovely views over the surrounding countryside. It was an awesome little Provencal village to explore in the late afternoon sun and was one of our top 5 favourites.

This is the Avignon TGV train station building, where we arrived from Paris and collected our hire car.

Planning a trip to the south of France?

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If you have ever considered visiting the south of France and exploring the stunning Provence region, we have a charming little secret to share. In the heart of the Luberon Valley, perched high on a hill lies Au Point de Lumiere, a charming bed & breakfast with a view of the valley. Annie & Jean-Claudes' warm hospitality and knowledge of the area will ensure you stay is enjoyable and relaxing.

Imagine starting the day with a lazy breakfast overlooking the pool and surrounds, followed by a country drive to neighbouring stoned villages, perhaps the lavender fields and returning for a well earned swim and chillout by the pool. Then maybe, dinner in a hidden alleyway or a cavern that you never even knew existed. Ahhh.....

We loved staying here, it is so central to all you need in the Luberon Valley. A very special place.

Chris & Sonia

Sweetie the dog is such a poser! She loves showing her wild side.

Lucky the cat enjoying a morning stretch.

Jean-Claude & Annie would love to welcome you to Au Point De Lumiere.

Photos from Provence coming soon.

More from Paris...

2010-07-02T15:55:00.002+10:00

Here are a few images that missed the last post. The first two are from our day stopover in Singapore, when we left the airport and walked the streets. These two are of the Esplanade Theatre buildings. And the others are from a night outing in Paris with the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre.

We are currently preparing more images from out last week in the Luberon Valley, Provence. It was an amazing week in stunning countryside exploring scattered stone villages set in the side of mountains joined together with little windy roads. It was hard to leave such a peaceful place.

Today we are on the French Riviera. We visited Cannes and the Antibes coast yesterday and are heading to St Tropez today and Nice, Monaco and Monte Carlo tomorrow.

Stay tuned, photos coming soon....

From Paris with love

2010-06-24T20:16:00.010+10:00

Well.... here we are! Our first 2 days in Paris. Can't believe we are here. Apologies in advance as this post is HUGE. So difficult to select a few favourites from so many. That's enough words for now.... enjoy!

Even the renovations look like art here...

... robots in disguise!

Anyone interested in owning any of these prints, please contact chris@sterlingstudios.com.au

Panoramas are available up to 100" long and standard 2:3 prints up to 50" long.

Australian Professional Photography Awards Dinner

2010-06-15T12:51:00.002+10:00

Here are a few snaps of Chris, myself, Glen and Lesley Downie at the Canon AIPP APPA Gala Awards Dinner which was held in Melbourne at the Crown Casino on Monday 7th June.

APPA 2010 (Australian Professional Photography Awards)

2010-06-10T21:49:00.008+10:00

After our success at the QLD Professional Photography Awards (QPPA) this year, we're proud to announce our award winning images from the AUSTRALIAN Professional Photography awards (APPA) early this month. Here they are, with results from both QLD and Nationals...

Chris's award winning images:

QPPA - Silver APPA - Silver

QPPA - Silver Distinction APPA - Silver

QPPA - GOLD Distinction APPA - Silver Distinction

Sonia's award winning images:

QPPA - Silver Distinction APPA - 75

QPPA - Silver APPA - Silver

APPA - Silver Distinction

QPPA - Silver APPA - Silver Distinction

Glen's award winning images:

QPPA - Silver Distinction APPA - 77

QPPA - Silver APPA - Silver

QPPA - Silver Distinction APPA - Silver

QPPA - Silver Distinction APPA - 73

Nathaniel & Alana's Wedding - 9th May 2010

2010-05-28T18:07:00.007+10:00

Nathaniel and Alana were married at St Mary's, Kangaroo Point followed by an open-air reception on the top floor at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA). It was the first time we had photographed a reception that was actually at GOMA and I must say it was an amazing space with a spectacular view of the river city. A lot of the guests had travelled both interstate and internationally for this wedding and with a lot of guests from the UK there were quite a few men wearing morning suits which was a little different. I hope you had a great honeymoon and can't wait to catch up with you both next time you are both in Aus.

Chris

David & Kate's Wedding - 8th May 2010

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David and Kate were married in a morning service at the Goomeri Uniting Church followed by an afternoon lunch reception in a marquee at Clovely Estate. It was an absolutely stunning day to be in the country with such welcoming families. This wedding was a little bit different as not only were we in the countryside but I also went to school with Kate. It was wonderful to share in their special day and enjoy the afternoon reception as a guest. Here is a sneak peek of your images, we are working on many more to come...

Enjoy!

Sonia

George & Krystle's Wedding - 1st May 2010

2010-05-14T15:57:00.005+10:00

George and Krystle were married at St George Greek Orthodox Church, South Brisbane followed by a reception at The Greek Club. Wow, what a huge day for Krystle and George with two great families coming together. After a small :) (200+ guests) ceremony we went out for a drive in the biggest stretch Hummer I've ever seen for a couple of beautiful images in and around Brisbane. The reception, as always was looking fantastic and looked to be shaping up to be an awesome evening. We hope you both had a great time in the U.S. and look forward to seeing you both tomorrow to make your albums.

Chris

Matthew & Hiroko's Wedding - 1st May 2010

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Matthew and Hiroko were married in the Garden Marquee followed by a reception in the Alabaster Room at Victoria Park Golf Complex. Some of Hiroko's family and friends had travelled from Japan for the wedding and added a little interest to the day by dressing in traditional kimonos, it was such a great day to be a part of. Mat and Hiro, I know you have already designed your beautiful wedding album but here is a little snapshot of images for your guests.

Sonia

Darren & Belinda's Wedding - 25th April 2010

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Darren and Belinda were married on the grounds of The Palm Meadows Golf Course in the garden gazebo with a reception following in The Nielson's Room. It was great get out of Brisbane and go to the Gold Coast on such a beautiful crisp autumn's day. The garden gazebo by the lake was the perfect setting for their wedding as this is also where they got engaged. Looking forward to seeing you both next week. Hope you are loving Tasmania!

Sonia