Name: Carrot Top Photos
Price range: $$$

Bridal Prep Photography

It’s your wedding day, and you’re a mix of absolute excitement and a box of nerves about the BIG DAY that you have spent literally ages on planning. Having bridal prep photos captured at your wedding is optional, but it’s something I particularly think adds to your story. After all, have you ever read a novel but missed the first chapter?

The brides I often work with are very wary of the camera and haven’t felt comfortable having pictures taken before. however, I pride myself in leaving my brides with photos they love and cherish. The way I work is usually very candid, I don’t ask you to say cheese. I just capture the magic as it happens, so relax, grab a glass of prosecco and your mates, and get this show on the road!

Wedding dress

For most brides who choose to wear a wedding dress, it’s the dress that is the most deliberated about. After years of dreaming about your wedding dress, It’s important that I get some really nice photos of it. I’ll usually arrive whilst you are in the middle of makeup and hair, giving us time to gather the shots we need of your dress.

If you’re doing your bridal prep at a wedding venue, they will usually have a high ceiling hook to hang your dress from, otherwise don’t worry, I’m the king of improvisation at Neil and Parna‘s wedding I even used a chandelier to hang Parna’s dress from!

Once you’re ready to put your dress on, I like to capture the final “zip” or lacing up of the corset. Brides often have their bridesmaids or mum help them with this step, and it’s a gorgeous moment that shows you natural energy with each other.

say yes to the dress!

Wedding dress hanging from a chandelier between tall arched windows

Black and white close-up of the back of the bride's dress being fastened

Close-up of the beaded waist of the bride's wedding dress

Black and white photo of the bride's corset-back dress being laced

Black and white photo of the lace wedding dress hanging from a chandelier

Close-up of the lace bodice and beaded belt of the wedding dress

Lace wedding dress with a beaded belt hanging in the bridal suite at Addington Palace

Black and white photo of the lace wedding dress hanging on a personalised hanger

Back of the wedding dress and its long train hanging in the bridal suite

Close-up of the beaded lace back of the wedding dress

Embroidered lace wedding dress hanging against patterned wallpaper

Black and white close-up of the embroidered lace on the wedding dress

Black and white close-up of beaded lace detail on the wedding dress

Bunches of dried gypsophila hanging from coat hooks on a cream wall

Bouquet of white flowers and foliage, seen from above

Close-up of a gypsophila posy held against a white dress

Hand holding a bouquet of pink, yellow and white flowers up against the sky

Bridal bouquet of cream roses on a windowsill

Bride looking down at her bouquet of white roses and eucalyptus

Bride holding her bouquet of pink and yellow flowers outside in the sunshine

Close-up of a bouquet of cream and red roses

Wedding Bouquets

Your wedding bouquet is unique in the fact that your wedding flower choice is often dependent on the season of your wedding, despite this, florists will often still be able to source beautiful flowers in your colour scheme.

I find that the best time to get the wedding prep photos of the bouquets is right after delivery on the morning of your wedding. They are fresh, crisp and, often have little tiny dew drops which just add to the complex details, and well to be honest they get bashed throughout the day, and we want you to remember them at their best!

Whilst you will get photos of your bouquets on their own I will usually incorporate them into other wedding prep details.

Bridal Makeup and Hair

Whether you and your bridal party are doing your own hair and makeup, or if you have an artist coming to assist, this time offers a nice opportunity to capture your and your mate’s pre-wedding emotions. I often take images of smiles, laughter, and slight nervous tears which all tell a beautiful story of your wedding day. I generally don’t take any makeup photos until you’re at least halfway through, to make sure the makeup doesn’t look streaky from the contour lines, etc.

If you’re worried about not looking good in these photos, please don’t stress, firstly we don’t have to take these photos, and it will all be discussed in your pre-wedding consultation. whats more, I’m not going to include an image in the delivered photos that I don’t think you look beautiful in.

Bridesmaid getting ready in a white-tiled bathroom, reflected in the mirror

Bridesmaid checking her make-up in a mirror

Black and white photo of the bride laughing as her make-up is applied

Black and white photo of bridesmaids getting ready, reflected in a mirror

Bridesmaid sitting for her make-up with friends around her

Back view of the bride's updo dressed with fresh flowers

Bridesmaid having her hair curled on the wedding morning

Make-up artist applying the bride's make-up under a ring light

Bride in a "Bride" vest having her make-up applied, with brushes and palettes in the foreground

Make-up artist holding an eyeshadow palette beside a window

Bride laughing with her hair in pin curls as she gets ready

Close-up of a bridesmaid having her eye make-up applied

Young bridesmaid having her lipstick applied

Black and white photo of a stylist doing a guest's hair

Black and white photo of the bride having her lipstick applied

Bridesmaid picking up the wedding rings beside the bride's veil

Close-up of the bride's hennaed hands, bangles and ring against her red lehenga

Black and white close-up of the bride's necklace being fastened

Wrist corsage of pink flowers being tied on

Close-up of the bride's white lace peep-toe ankle boot

Bridal Accessories

There’s a whole load of little details that go into making you and the bridal party look amazing on your wedding day. Of course, the dress is usually the main event, but I love to capture anything special that you or your bridesmaids might be wearing on the day.

Some items that often pop up are veils, shoes, perfume, and jewelry. Perhaps you’re giving your bridesmaids jewelry or a watch as a gift for being a big part of your day. All of these offer more opportunities for storytelling.

I love something quirky like Hannah’s socks! so let me know at the wedding consultation!