A black and white photo of a couple in formal attire. The man stands behind the woman, arms around her waist. They are surrounded by hanging branches, creating a romantic and serene atmosphere.

Duke Gardens Weddings

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December 1, 2021

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duke gardens wedding photography – hannah & johnny

A quick post and run again today as I’m knee-deep in editing weddings from this autumn and just wanted to come up for air and share something a bit different from this special day of Duke Gardens wedding photography.

When Hannah and Johnny decided to cancel their original wedding plans due to COVID, they chose instead to take their original date and dedicate it to taking portraits both as a couple and with Hannah’s family.

We started out at Hannah’s house where she got ready with her mum and sisters. After a first look with Johnny, we spent some time taking family photos before heading out for their Duke Gardens wedding photography portrait session. We wrapped the shoot with a cold beer and a chat in the car park.

Here are just a few of my faves from Hannah & Johnny’s unique day…

A black and white photo of an elegant lace wedding dress hanging on a wooden hanger in front of a window. Sunlight filters through the window, highlighting the intricate patterns of the dress. The background shows a blurred outdoor scene.
A pair of elegant high-heeled shoes is artistically arranged and placed on a luxurious, ornately carved chair. The black and white image highlights the intricate patterns and textures, creating a vintage and sophisticated ambiance.
Four women in a living room, dressed in formal and casual attire, smile and hold champagne glasses. They appear to be celebrating or enjoying a special occasion together. The room is elegantly decorated with framed art and large windows.
A bride in a lace wedding dress looks at her reflection in an ornate mirror. She stands in a room with large windows, surrounded by blurred figures, who appear to be assisting her. The scene captures a moment of preparation. Black and white image.
A black and white image of a man in a suit standing at the bottom of a staircase, with a woman in a wedding dress descending the stairs behind him. The staircase is decorated with greenery.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom standing indoors, holding hands and facing each other. The bride wears a long, lace wedding dress, and the groom is in a suit. They are by a door with glass panels, near a stairway.

After the first look we spent some time taking pics with Hannah’s family. Here are just a few, but we took a lot!

A group of adults and children dressed in formal attire pose outdoors. The adults wear suits and dresses, while the children wear white tops with pink skirts or gray pants and suspenders. They stand on a grassy area with trees in the background.
This is one of my favourite family photos ever. The kids were on great form!
A black and white photo of four men standing outdoors in suits, smiling. The background is a lush garden with trees and shrubs. Each man has a boutonniere on their lapel.
The fellas.
Three women in blue dresses are smiling together outdoors, holding bouquets of colorful flowers. The woman in the center is in a white gown. The background is lush and green, suggesting a garden setting.
Hannah and her sisters.
A bride in a lace gown and veil embraces a groom in a dark suit with a pink tie and boutonniere. They stand in a lush garden with vibrant flowers, smiling at each other affectionately.

And from there we headed out to Duke Gardens. I always try to take a different route in order to allow me to see things differently, and this time we definitely hit up some new spots. The golden hour light was simply beautiful.

A bride and groom stand on a stone path in a sunlit garden. The bride wears a lace gown and veil, and holds a bouquet. The groom is in a suit with a pink tie. They smile at each other, surrounded by lush greenery and warm sunlight.
A bride in a lace gown and veil stands on a stone path surrounded by lush greenery, holding a bouquet of orange flowers. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a serene and picturesque scene.
A man in a suit with a light pink tie stands on a stone path surrounded by lush greenery and sunlight filtering through the trees.
A couple stands on a stone path in a sunlit garden. The woman wears a lacy wedding dress and veil, while the man is in a dark suit with a pink tie. They embrace, surrounded by lush greenery and soft, golden light filtering through the trees.
A couple in a forest setting embraces warmly under sunlit rays. The woman wears a lace wedding dress, and the man is in a suit with a pink tie. They both smile, surrounded by lush greenery.
A bride and groom embrace lovingly on a stone path surrounded by lush greenery and soft, warm sunlight filtering through the trees. The bride wears a lace wedding gown and veil, while the groom is dressed in a dark suit.
A bride and groom stand facing each other in a garden setting. The bride is in a lace dress, holding a bouquet, while the groom wears a dark suit. They are surrounded by lush greenery, creating a serene and romantic atmosphere.
A bride in a lace wedding dress, holding a bouquet of flowers, stands in a sunlit garden surrounded by lush greenery. Her curly hair falls over her shoulders, and she gazes softly into the distance.
A bride and groom stand closely together on stone steps in a lush garden. The bride holds a bouquet of flowers, and both are surrounded by vibrant green foliage. The light filters softly through the trees.
A couple in wedding attire walks hand in hand across a wooden bridge in a forest setting. The scene is captured in black and white, adding a timeless, romantic feel. The bride holds her dress, and the groom carries a bouquet.
A woman in a lace wedding dress stands amidst tall bamboo stalks, gazing to the side. The setting is serene, surrounded by green foliage and a natural path covered with leaves.
A woman with long curly hair stands in front of bamboo stalks, holding a bouquet of white and yellow flowers. She is wearing a white lace dress and earrings, smiling softly at the camera. The background is lush and green.
A couple stands among tall yellow bamboo stalks. The woman, in a lace wedding dress, holds a bouquet and looks at the man, who is in a suit with his hands in his pockets. The bamboo grove surrounds them with lush greenery in the background.
A bride in a lace wedding gown stands holding a bouquet among tall bamboo stalks in a serene outdoor setting. The image is in black and white, highlighting the intricate details of her dress and the texture of the bamboo.
A bride in a lace wedding dress stands among tall bamboo stalks, holding a bouquet. The setting is serene and wooded, with carved initials visible on some bamboo stalks. The image is in black and white.
Black and white photo of a man in a suit standing in front of tall bamboo stalks. He is adjusting his jacket with a thoughtful expression, with a blurred outdoor background.
I had plenty of sharp images but I dragged the shutter with this one to get the Corbijnesque vibe I wanted.
A man in a suit stands confidently among tall bamboo shoots. The black and white image creates a timeless, contemplative mood. He has his hands in his pockets and gazes thoughtfully into the distance.
A woman in a floral gown stands on a garden path surrounded by lush greenery and small, flowering bushes. She holds a bouquet and looks thoughtfully to the side. A serene pond is visible in the background.
A couple stands in a lush garden by a pond. The woman, in a lace wedding dress, holds a bouquet of orange and white flowers. The man, dressed in a black suit with a red tie, lovingly embraces her from behind.
A bride in a wedding gown stands among dense foliage on a forest path. She holds a bouquet and gazes softly at the camera. The scene is captured in black and white, highlighting the intricate textures of her dress and the surrounding leaves.
When I saw this image in my head, I said to Hannah, “I hope you like black and white!”. She replied. “That’s one of the main reasons we booked you!’.
A bride with curly hair stands outdoors, wearing a lace wedding gown and veil, holding a bouquet of flowers. She smiles while looking over her shoulder amidst a lush, leafy backdrop. The image is in black and white.
As you can imagine, I was pretty happy. :)
A couple embraces lovingly, surrounded by lush green tropical leaves. The woman is wearing a lace wedding dress, and the man is in a dark suit with a red tie. Both have their eyes closed, appearing peaceful and content.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom standing outdoors. The bride wears a lace gown with a veil, and the groom is in a dark suit with a tie. They are holding hands against a backdrop of large leafy plants.
A black and white photo of a couple in formal attire. The man stands behind the woman, arms around her waist. They are surrounded by hanging branches, creating a romantic and serene atmosphere.
A bride and groom share a moment on a stone pathway surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees in a garden setting. Black and white photo captures the couple in a tender embrace.
A bride in a lace wedding dress holds a bouquet while standing in a lush garden. She gazes to the side, surrounded by greenery and ornamental grasses under soft, natural light.
A bride and groom stand together in a garden setting. The bride is in a lace dress holding a bouquet, while the groom, in a suit, stands beside her with an arm around her waist. They are near a stone planter with colorful flowers and greenery.
A bride and groom gaze at each other lovingly. The bride, in a lace gown and veil, and the groom, in a dark suit, stand next to a stone planter with vibrant foliage. The background is a lush, sunlit garden.
A bride and groom stand in a garden setting with potted plants and stone planters. The groom wears a dark suit, while the bride is in a white lace gown with a veil. They pose on a stone pathway surrounded by lush greenery.
A bride and groom share a romantic kiss in front of a fountain at sunset. The bride wears a lace gown with a veil, and the groom is dressed in a dark suit. The setting includes lush greenery and a serene atmosphere.
A bride and groom stand on a path surrounded by greenery. The bride, in a lace wedding dress, holds a bouquet of flowers and gazes up at the groom, who is wearing a suit and pink tie. Both are smiling at each other.
A black-and-white photo of a couple walking hand in hand down a forest path. The bride is wearing a long dress and veil, while the groom is in a suit. Overhanging branches frame the scene, creating a romantic atmosphere.
A woman in a lace dress and a man in a white t-shirt sit on the open tailgate of a vehicle at night. Both are smiling and holding drinks, with soft lighting creating a relaxed atmosphere.
We finished up the shoot with a cold beverage in the parking lot. I kept snapping pics as we chatted. Love this candid shot of Hannah & Johnny.

Geek info: shot on a combination of Fuji GFX, Fuji XT-3 & Sony a7iii cameras with a variety of weird and wonderful lenses.

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