O.K. You may see us get a little soppy here... but we couldn't help it with this next wedding! When we first met with Stephanie Sarta and Joseph Sweet, we could tell their wedding was going to be something special. Steph is infectiously bubbly and a little crazy (in the most wonderful way) and Joseph is gentle and kind with a quiet strength. They were a joy to see together. As we got to know them better we realised how lovingly dedicated they were to creating their unique and personal wedding. Rather than book a function venue, they decided to meticulously restore an old chook shed on the family-run organic hobby farm on the outskirts of Brisbane. Joseph and Stephanie worked hard for months to get every detail perfect - doing as much as they possibly could themselves. It was so awesome to see their vision of an amazing barn wedding come to life! Thank you so much Steph and Joseph for sharing your wedding with us, it truly was an amazing experience - one that we will never forget!
Check out the Sweet slideshow here. Also, please keep your eyes peeled for the full story of Joseph and Stephanie's DIY barn wedding (you'll want to read it, we promise!) at Polka Dot Bride.
Oh my, you take the most awesome and beautiful wedding photos.
And I wish I had a bow-shaped wedding ring. Boo!
You guys absolutely killed this wedding. The couple, the setting, the decor is extraordinarily beautiful.
(07.06.10)What can I say????
They are a gorgeous couple, the venue...perfect! Everything is so unreal.
Love everything in the pictures.
Just shows that, the simple things in life, are often the best.
Wonderful work!!
Utterly amazing! From what you described I was expecting something great but WOW!!
(07.06.10)What an amazing wedding and a priviliedge to shoot it! It is so nice to see something different from the norm, a couple putting their touch on every aspect of their wedding day is wonderful. The photography as usual is impecable!!! Love the slideshow too. B xoxo
(07.06.10)This wedding and your images are absolutely amazing!!!! You've blown me away, once again:)
(07.06.10)You guys are unbelievable!! Thank you so much for being a part of our special day, for your creativity, attention to details and patience (with my endless requests) and most of all for capturing our day and all of our hard work into such beautiful photos that we can cherish for the rest of our lives! And I am so not crazy... (with Joseph rolling his eyes behind me saying 'yeah right')
(07.07.10)Love how you captured this day with pure clean images. I also love her nontraditional dress!
(07.07.10)These are sooooo nice. Kind of wish i was there!
(07.08.10)wonderful wedding photos, and the details that they made (the branch lights, fild flower bouquets) were just lovely!
(07.08.10)This is a really simply sweet wedding, the details are gorgeous as is the couple, and your shooting style has captured their day perfectly. You got some beautiful portraits of the couple that fit the decor and theme spot on!
(07.08.10)Some really nice detail shots and cool poses here, I think the shot of them walking with their bikes is very sweet, That barns crubbed up well, it looked amazing inside!
(07.08.10)This whole set is incredible. I love every image. You presented them really well too - I always struggle with layout in blog posts. I am actually adding your feed to my reader now - and I rarely do that!! Your work is just amazing.
(07.08.10)Beautiful work! Looks so....classic. You make the barn look great too, and I bet it was some tough lighting in there.
(07.08.10)This is an amazing wedding, I love everything about it. Especially the balloons. :)
(07.08.10)Incredible. I love to see couples really making it their own, and they took it to the next level.
(07.08.10)Your imagery is so beautiful. Love how you capture their spirits + their love so beautifully. Adoring the bicycle, the flower in the hair, and most definitely the ring shot. Awesome!
(07.08.10)oh my gosh. what an amazing wedding! I love love love the styling. amazing pics too xx
(07.12.10)I'm so thrilled that I found your work. This wedding is perfect. The bike shots, the night shots, everything. Perfect.
(07.13.10)Hands down, best wedding i've ever seen!! I'm in awe!!
(07.14.10)Skillz that kill. Those starbursts in the long exposures are all types of awesome.
(07.19.10)I absolutely LOVE farm weddings and you couldn't have captured this more beautifully!!!
(07.26.10)
There are some things in life that just go together.
Lazy summer days, sun, surf and sand, winter nights huddled around a campfire, good friends and belly aching laughs. After spending only one day with Sarah and Stewart, we feel it's fair to say they'd make a pretty amazing addition to this list.
Sarah and Stewart hale from Brisbane however they're currently living as expats in Qatar and would you believe it, they did most of their planning from overseas? Why would this be so hard to believe? Because the day was perfection. Go on, see for yourself....
Beautiful wedding, beautiful couple= perfect ingredients for beautiful photos.
Well done guys. As usual you're amazing!!!!
Blimey - you rocked this wedding. Your processing is very clean and sharp (yet the colours remain soft & clear - which i love).The B&G should be very, very pleased with what you've produced. Bravo!
(07.01.10)Love, love LOVE the entire getting ready set. Fabulous job on the day- the couple must be thrilled!
(07.01.10)What is it about Australia that manages to produce such amazing wedding photographers?!?
(07.02.10)I love the bride up against the windows. The BW one especially - great work!
(07.02.10)I find myself utterly transported by these images, into a magnificent day on the other side of the world from me. The portraits, the details, the movement of the day has been photographed exquisitely. Fantastic work!
(07.02.10)Lovely set. that shot with the couple kissing and the guests' heads in teh background... that is an awesome composition!
(07.02.10)OH MY GOODNESS!!! There must be some sort of prestigious award you should be nominated for??? - National new wedding photographer of the year 2010??? .... maybe even an international award, or Australasian award...leave it with me and i'll start googling...
(07.02.10)THANK-YOU THANK-YOU THANK-YOU!!! We have been truly blown away by your talent, creativity and professionalism - how can we possibly thank-you enough for producing such beautiful photos of us and all of our favourite people?! Right from our first meeting you were so warm, interested and enthusiastic and we were instantly excited about you being a part of 2.5.10 so we are hardly surprised at the end result. We have SO many favourite memories from the day but having fun with you guys was definitely a highlight - we didn't even know the cameras were there! We want wanted fresh, fun and modern photos with a touch of glam and you exceeded our expectations greatly...it is a dream come true to have such amazing photos that really reflect the day - they are the cherry on top for what was the best day of our life. We can't wait to work together with you guys again .... Sending you ALL of our Doha love and more :)
(07.04.10)These photos make it is so easy to re-live the absolutely amazing day that it was! And I love the soundtrack, it fits so well. All in all - breathtaking!
(07.04.10)These photos take you on such a beautiful journey of a very special day for Sar and Stew. I love the photo of Sarah and her dad walking into the church - it captures the sentiment of the day wonderfully!
(07.04.10)As beautiful and creative as ever. Stunning work you 4 i am so proud of you all!!! love Britt
(07.04.10)hey guys, absolutely love your project. Sure your having fun too. Great great pics.
(07.30.10)
My goodness such awesome piccies!! You guys are the greatest to the power of 138!
(06.07.10)I love the processing on the black and white & the grooms face is priceless!
(06.09.10)Such sweet photos, but there need to be MORE! Can't wait to see them all :D
(06.09.10)
Stunning bride, beautiful hair and make-up, perfect lighting.......
I know what you're trying to say......
It's (photo) business time.......
Check out the first two shots on Flickr to see what they look like unedited!
Love love love them. Especially the first two. Checked them out on Flickr, and they were amazing as they were, but beautiful editing produced another stunning result! :)
(05.28.10)Thank you all for your lovely feedback, however we can't take all the credit, the bride and groom were indeed eye candy! :)
(06.02.10)Sarah hearts Feather + Stone .....
(06.02.10)Awesome work as always! Really love that second shot too - she's luminous it like she's made of light.
(06.05.10)
A very nice sneak peek. Makes me want to see them all. Love the tree shot.
(07.16.10)Fantastic work with the TS lens. Very, very well done!
(07.17.10)The last one looks almost regal. Love it.
(07.17.10)I love the beautiful, sunny glow in the first couple of shots - such gorgeous work!!
(07.17.10)My favorite time of day, and you rocked it! I love the golden light on the couple (her birdcage is awesome!), and the wine cellar shot is super! Great work!
(07.17.10)Ummm. WOW. Loving on all of these. Especially the last one! She has such an awesome expression on her face and I love how you put the flashes on the stands so you don't have ugly lightstands back there, I always struggle with where to put flashes!
(07.17.10)i just came across your blog and oh my wow, i love it. i just keep scrolling back and looking at everything. so beautiful!
(07.17.10)Love the different styles and your color work is fab. Can't wait to see the rest.
(07.18.10)Very creative work here. I love the tilt shift wide shot and the wine cellar shot with the in your face lighting.
(07.18.10)Love the creativity & willingness to try something different with that last one. No doubt the couple appreciates it as well!
(07.18.10)Ho ho ho, they are very awesome guys. Can't wait to see the rest! Really love how that wine room photo makes me look like I'm the boss:-) Also like how handsome my hubby looks...glad you chose the shot with his specs on:-)
(07.19.10)Definitely excited to see more! Love the shot of the bride at the beginning, and killer idea on the last one.
(07.20.10)Awesome sneek peak post, I'll be back to see the rest. Love the shot in the field!
(07.20.10)GAWJUS! Somebody get me a tilt-shift, quick!
(07.28.10)I love your work, forever and always. So beautiful.
Love the last shot - Great strobe work! The bird-cage veil in those sunset shots is second to none, too! Lovely.
(07.30.10)