It’s been a crazy few months and I’m really behind on blogging as I’ve been focused on finishing up all the galleries for my 2019 wedding clients. Megan got married a few weeks back and so now I can share some photos from her bridal session, which took place around Duke Gardens.
As with a lot of my brides, she did the bridal session at her mum’s request. As you can see from the pics though, she ended up having a pretty fun time of it and we came away with some traditional bridal photos as well as a few more experimental ones to fit her personality and unique sense of style.
Here are just a few of my faves from the session…
![duke gardens wedding photography - megan's bridal session A bride in a long, flowing white dress stands outdoors on a stone pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and large potted plants. She holds a bouquet and smiles softly, with a garden and trees in the background under a slightly overcast sky.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-1.jpg)
![duke gardens wedding photography - megan's bridal session A bride in a long, flowing gown and veil stands joyfully on a circular stone patio surrounded by plants. Sunlight casts her shadow on the ground. A serene pond with water lilies is visible in the background.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-2.jpg)
![duke gardens wedding photography - megan's bridal session A bride in a white gown and veil stands on a stone bridge over a pond, holding a bouquet. Her reflection is visible in the water below, surrounded by lush greenery. The scene is captured in black and white.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-3.jpg)
![duke gardens wedding photography - megan's bridal session A bride in a white dress and veil stands in a forest of tall bamboo, holding a bouquet of green and white flowers. Sunlight filters through the trees, highlighting her dress and creating a serene atmosphere.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-4.jpg)
![duke gardens wedding photography - megan's bridal session A bride in a long-sleeved lace wedding dress stands in a bamboo forest, holding a bouquet of greenery. The forest floor is covered in fallen leaves, creating a serene, natural background.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-5.jpg)
![duke gardens wedding photography - megan's bridal session A bride in a long white dress stands in a bamboo forest, holding a bouquet of white and green flowers. The dress has lace detailing, and the bride is smiling. Dried leaves cover the ground.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-6.jpg)
![A black and white image of a bride walking through a bamboo forest, wearing a long wedding dress and veil. The scene is serene and atmospheric, with light filtering through the tall bamboo stalks.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-7.jpg)
![A bride in a long, flowing gown and veil stands in a serene bamboo forest. The black and white photo captures the contrast between her dress and the tall, slender trees, creating a timeless and tranquil scene.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-8.jpg)
![A bride in a long-sleeved lace wedding dress stands smiling in a serene bamboo grove. Sunlight filters through the leaves, illuminating the path covered with dried leaves. She is holding the sides of her dress gently.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-9.jpg)
![A bride in a white dress holds a large bouquet of green and white flowers. She stands on a path covered with fallen leaves and is surrounded by tall, slender bamboo stalks. Light filters softly through the canopy above.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-10.jpg)
![A bride stands in a bamboo forest, holding a lush bouquet of white flowers and greenery. She wears a long-sleeved, lace wedding dress and smiles warmly at the camera.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-11.jpg)
![Bride in a white gown holding a bouquet stands outdoors in a sunlit garden. Trees and plants create a serene background, with soft sunlight creating a dreamy atmosphere.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-12.jpg)
![A bride in a white lace dress smiles while holding a large bouquet of greenery and white flowers. She stands outdoors, with lush green foliage in the background, bathed in warm sunlight.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-13.jpg)
![duke gardens wedding photography - megan's bridal session A bride in a white wedding dress stands under a gazebo, holding a bouquet. The background features lush greenery and trees, with sunlight filtering through. The scene is serene and romantic.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-14.jpg)
![A bride in a long white dress and veil stands on a sunlit garden path. She has her hand on her hip and is smiling, surrounded by lush greenery.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-15.jpg)
![A black and white photo of a smiling bride in a lace wedding dress and veil, standing in a garden path surrounded by lush greenery and tall bushes. She holds her veil lightly with one hand, and the sunlight casts a gentle glow around her.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-16.jpg)
![A bride in a lace wedding dress holds a bouquet of flowers, standing outdoors on a path. She smiles, with her hair styled and wearing a veil. The background is softly blurred, suggesting greenery and sunlight. Black and white photo.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-17.jpg)
![A bride in a long-sleeved white gown stands on a stone staircase, holding a bouquet of flowers. The setting is a cathedral with tall arches and large windows, adding a majestic backdrop to the scene.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-18.jpg)
![Black and white photo of a bride holding a bouquet, standing on an ornate staircase. She is framed by an intricate architectural design in the foreground.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-19.jpg)
![A bride in a long-sleeve lace wedding dress stands on a tree-lined path. The black-and-white image captures her smiling, with trees arching overhead, creating a natural, serene tunnel effect.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-20.jpg)
![A woman in a white dress holding a bouquet of flowers.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-21.jpg)
![A woman in a long white dress stands on a tree-lined path holding a bouquet of green and white flowers. She smiles at the camera, surrounded by lush greenery.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-22.jpg)
![A bride in a long-sleeve gown stands on a tree-lined path, holding a large bouquet. The scene is in black and white, with a soft, dreamy atmosphere.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-23.jpg)
![A bride in a lace wedding dress smiles while holding a lush bouquet of white and green flowers. She is standing on a path surrounded by trees, and soft natural light filters through the leaves in the background.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-24.jpg)
![A smiling bride in a white lace dress holds a bouquet of white and green flowers. She stands on a pathway surrounded by greenery, looking back over her shoulder.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/megan-owen-bridal-25.jpg)