Wedding: S+T <3 (Brisbane Registry Office)

Lovely Shannon and Todd. What a beautiful afternoon spent with S+T, as well as their support crew of Matthew and Christopher. I met up with Shannon before the elopement and we hit it off. It was an effortless meeting. Time flew and we chatted about most things (what happens when you discover someone else on the same pages as you), as well as a little about the upcoming elopement. ;)

The following gallery is another example of our work at the Brisbane Registry Office (more examples can be found here). The post-ceremony photography took place within a 10-minute stroll of the Brisbane Registry Office. We have lived in Brisbane for 10+ years and we are still finding hidden gems (like my new favourite spot that provided the backdrop for the first image below). Enjoy! We want to wish S+T the most beautiful & fulfilling life together!

An action shot:

One last one for good measure:

Wedding: A+E <3 (Brisbane Registry Office)

Lovely Abigail and Eddie. This fun, vibrant couple was up for literally anything. We have shared their Brisbane Registry Office wedding below. After the formalities were complete, we wandered through Brisbane City. We happened upon the Festival of Chariots in King George Square. Abigail and Eddie were warmly invited to join in the dance. We had made a last-minute decision to pull Pete into the day (we overdeliver one way or another; in this case, we decided to offer two shooters, instead of one for an elopement). I am so glad that we did as things became chaotic very quickly. I will be forever grateful that Pete was able to capture simultaneously a different perspective. It was a stunning day, and we are thrilled that Abigail and Eddie trusted us with capturing their precious memories. We wish A&E a lifetime of happiness! Hopefully, our paths will cross in Ireland one day - you never know! <3

Shoutout to Avalon Florals New Farm for the stunning floristry! <3

Finally, this is perhaps the quintessential Brisbane elopement frame; we will include it, too. <3

Hmmm, including this one in greyscale because I love both versions and cannot choose. <3

Oh, and this cute moment at a bar after the ceremony. The End. <3

Deathrow Unchained :: Mother's Day High Tea

Most people with a social conscience know burnout all too well.

In the current climate, most empaths are well and truly burnt out.

I was feeling particularly down recently. I did something I highly recommend to anyone feeling similar feels: being a teeny, tiny, manageable part of something much bigger than yourself.

Yesterday, we went to the remarkable sanctuary that is Deathrow Unchained (DRU) Mother’s Day High Tea (after a cosy morning at our local markets).

The DRU story (look it up; here is a good place to start) is one of tenacity, determination, and resilience. It is about rising above your circumstances. In the process, the founder, Kate, and the team of volunteers have saved ~5,000 animals. The catalyst for the dream was devastating, but Kate proved that it would not define nor limit her, and she is rewriting the story of her life, chapter by chapter at DRU.

You leave DRU with all kinds of feelings: awe at what can be achieved by a band of courageous human beings despite all odds and inevitable heartache, love for all of the animals you now know a bit about, and a sense of empowerment to continue doing your tiny bit - because it does all add up.

Everyone should visit DRU and do one of their many tours throughout the year. In addition, there are inspiring programs that the DRU team are currently working on… Chloe and I are watching this space very closely.

Some of the amazing, big-hearted businesses that supported the high tea:

Mandala VGF

Pippa’s Pantry

Veganyumm Bakehouse

Please enjoy the following. Simply sharing the SEO love for a cause close to my heart - rescuing animals, supporting their healing, and lovingly rehoming them. Enjoy!

Image credit: Chloe McDonald, Creative Director (7)

Branding :: Tone Arts

Miss Marnie, founder of Tone Arts, has been a huge part of Chloe’s art journey to date. Marnie is very special to us. Recently, Marnie kicked off her little art studio: Tone Arts. Tone Arts is a welcoming space to attend and explore art. Marnie dreams up concepts and then gently guides students through their own decision-making and project-management. Whenever we leave, Chloe always asks, “When are we coming back?” If anyone wants our recommendation, feel free to reach out and we can get you in touch with Marnie.

Wedding: R+H <3 (New Farm Park)

What a treat to work with lovely Henny & Ren! Henny & Ren opted for a quiet elopement with family - it was a beautiful ceremony and time spent with loved ones. Enjoy some moments from Henny & Ren’s day (the images happen to showcase our work during the middle part of the day during summer in Brisbane). Thank you for working with us, R+H!

“We are very happy with the photos and it was a pleasure to have Poppy & Sage as our wedding photographer.”

~Ren & Henny, valued wedding clients

We often forget to capture behind-the-scenes, but Pete remembered this time (pictured here is me obsessing over light leaks… anyone who has worked with me knows that any light “needs to make sense”):

One last favourite one (Pete took this one):

I tell a lie… this was my version within the same location as the photograph directly above: