Should I Feed My Wedding Photographer?!

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Should I feed my wedding photographer is a question I get asked a lot! And my answer is always the same; if you want to!

A lot of wedding photographers will insist on being fed at your wedding but I understand that if I had a ‘normal’ job, you wouldn’t be shouting my lunch! So I am fairly flexible about it! It is always lovely to have something to eat during a long work day, but it isn’t a deal breaker for me!

The truth is, wedding photographers work very hard and rarely, if ever, get a break, so having a meal towards the end of the day is always very much appreciated and can kick start those energy levels just as they begin to wane! And most, if not all, wedding venues have a ‘supplier meal’ option that will cost a fraction of a guest meal – usually somewhere around the $20-$30 mark. A good wedding photographer will not spend an hour eating – we understand that being in the right place at the right time is absolutely paramount for capturing amazing images, so we will eat quickly, and will be back photographing before you’ve picked up your fork!

And the reality is that there is not usually another option for a wedding photographer to eat! Venues do not let photographers bring in their own food, and it is very rare for a venue to be so close to another food outlet that it is worth a vendor heading out to eat.

In conclusion, you should never feel obligated to feed your wedding photographer, but when there is no other option it always very much appreciated! And keeping those energy levels high will benefit you ten times over!

Photography Gift Vouchers

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It’s that time of year when you scratch your head thinking of gifts for that person who has everything! Photography gift vouchers are the perfect gift for that person who is impossible to buy for! A family photography session is the perfect gift that keeps on giving! Memories fade but photos last a life time!

We are issuing photography gift vouchers right through until midday on Christmas Eve and being that we email the gift vouchers through to you, you don’t have to worry about Australia Post getting the voucher through to you on time!

Happily ordering a photography gift voucher is very easy to do. We just need:

  1. A message for the voucher.
  2. Let us know which photography option you would like to book. You can see the photography session options and packages at this link:
  3. Payment!

We can then do the rest! You can email us at: andy@athousandmilesphotography.com.au or call us on 0468 405225 if you have any questions or would like to lock in a session, or check out the contact us page.

Our photography gift vouchers are valid for three years and are open dated so you can use the voucher whenever you are ready! You are welcome to bring as many people as you like to the shoot, and we are always open to suggestions for locations (although we do know some great locations if you are wanting some ideas!)

Gift Voucher Terms and Conditions:

  1. Gift vouchers are non-refundable once issued
  2. Once a session is booked, date changes are permitted for $50 provided they are done so more than 24 hours prior to the booked session
  3. Vouchers are forfeited in case of a no-show or same day cancellations
  4. Gift vouchers can be extended for an additional year for $50

We also offer Mothers Day gift vouchers, Fathers day gift vouchers, Valentines Day gift vouchers and birthday gift vouchers too!

Business Photography

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Every good website needs great photographs, and employing a corporate photographer to do your business photography means your website, and business, will stand out from your competitors!

Jamee from Liqwyd Solutions, a Redlands based plumbing company, did just that! Jamee made the process incredibly easy, with a list of photos they wanted for the website , with a mix of staff shots and some ‘on the job’ photos too.

Having professional business photographs on your website adds a level of professionalism that phone photos simply won’t give you! Looking professional on your store front gives your clients the confidence that they are dealing with a professional business.

We are able to do staff headshots, live ‘on the job shots’ and any close up and detail photos that will highlight what your business offers. We travel to you too.

We will bring your clients attention to your branding and logo, as in the business photographs above.

Every business is different so we listen to your wishes and work accordingly. We can offer advice in terms of lighting and posing, and welcome all input!

A business photography photo shoot doesn’t have to take all day. Liqwyd Solutions received around 50 high resolution digital images from a one hour photo session, so we don’t have to stop your staff from missing too much work! We also don’t mind early starts if that works better for your work day!

Every business photography job is different but for an obligation-free quote please contact us and whilst you’re here why not check out Liqwyd Solution’s website!

Rainforest Gardens Wedding

Mt Cotton Wedding

Location: Rainforest gardens, Mt Cotton

Date: 28th September 2019

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Rainforest Gardens

If it wasn’t already evident from previous blog posts; I love what I do for a living! Especially when I get to spend the day with amazing people like Courtney and Aaron! What a fabulous day!

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And what a perfect location! Rainforest Gardens in Mt Cotton is a truly amazing, self contained venue in the Redlands and is one of my favourite venues to photograph. The grounds are spectacular, the staff are awesome, and being self-contained, there is no reason to pack up and head off site for photos!

But first, the getting ready pics!

The atmosphere with Courtney and her bridesmaids was amazing – so laid back and relaxed, and being the only guy in the room made me the focus of their jokes:) A few drinks and a few photos (and a few tears!) later and I headed off to Rainforest gardens to pick on the boys!

Again the atmosphere was relaxed and upbeat, and the boys seemed pretty laid back. Until the car arrived!

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With the bride’s arrival, it all gets real!

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Yes there were tears and yes there were smiles, but all the best weddings have these! Happily Cassandra Bowles was on hand to officiate and keep everyone in check! Cass did an amazing job and was the perfect celebrant for Court and Aaron mixing up the sentiment with the humour:) You can check out her web page here: www.cassandrabowles.com

The ceremony is, of course, the most important part of the day and is always filled with emotion. I love hearing personal vows and seeing who will be the first to cry (spoiler: Courtney!)

And once the signing has been completed and the ceremony finalised, it is generally the photographers turn to take over! My time to shine! And Rainforest gardens has the perfect spot for a group photo, and the grounds are a stunning location for bridal party photography!

Oh, did I mention Rainforest Gardens has llamas? They have llamas 🙂

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The best time of day for wedding photography is the Golden Hour; that last hour before the sun sets when everything looks warm and gorgeous and happily Rainforest Gardens has a spectacular hilltop lookout to watch the sunset on your most magical of days:)

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And how to better a perfect afternoon? With a perfect evening! Bring on the reception!

And with Aaron’s speech drifting into the ether, my night was over. What a truly spectacular day in a truly spectacular location.

Congratulations Guys!

You can see our wedding photography packages here 🙂

Twins Newborn shoot

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Twins Newborn Photography

Date: April 2017

Location: Arana Hills

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What’s the only thing better than a newborn photo shoot? A twins newborn photo shoot, of course!

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I was lucky enough to capture Brenda and Ben’s beautiful girls one warm morning in April last year and had an absolute blast! I knew Ben from capturing his sister’s wedding a couple of years ago, so was delighted to hear that not only had the guys had a beautiful baby girl, but two!

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The biggest difference between a newborn photo shoot and a twin’s newborn photo shoot is that there is twice the chance of waking up, meltdowns an tantrums! Happily the girls were beautifully behaved and gave us some sleeping photos, some awake photos and were even well behaved when we went to a local park to do some natural family photographs!

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What I love most about this photo shoot is how natural everyone looks and how relaxed! Not easy when you have to brand new people thrust into your lives!

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Thankfully, Brenda and Ben colour coded the girls for me! That could have lead to a little embarrassment otherwise!

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The great thing about newborn packages is that we include your high resolution images on a disc so you don’t get stung by add ons and print fees. We can also travel to you or you are welcome to have the photos taken at our photography studio in Alexandra Hills.

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Hey Andy, We got the photos. They are beautiful, thank you so much. I hope you have a great long weekend.
Kind regards, Brenda

Baby Photographs

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Baby Photographs: Amelia’s Baby Shoot

Date: April 2017

Location: Birkdale

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We all love baby photographs! Newborns are so photogenic, so cute and so cuddly and it is every Mum and Dad’s wish to capture some amazing baby photographs of their beautiful newborn before they get too big!

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Happily A Thousand Miles Photography specialise in baby photographs and newborn photography and can capture your beautiful new arrival in the comfort of your own home! We have several newborn photography package options, including the option of visiting our studio in Alexandra Hills, and for us to do the photo shoot in the comfort of your own home!

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We have a fantastic array of blankets, wraps and baskets to make the shoot run smoothly and we do recommend bringing along any toys and props that you would like to have in the photographs.

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I knew Kelly and Rob from a couples photo shoot we had done earlier in the year so I leapt at the chance to capture Amelia, their beautiful new arrival!

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We did the photos at their place in Birkdale and were rewarded with great light and a well behaved Little Miss!

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We managed to get some sleeping shots, some waking photos, some photos with Mum and Dad and some baby photos of Amelia in her own room. The great thing about doing a newborn photo shoot with us is that you get the high resolution images on a disc, so there’s no need to dig out crumpled, old photos on their 21st birthday!

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Brisbane Newborn Photographer – Jasmine

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Location: Wynnum West

Date: January 2018

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I love being a Brisbane Newborn Photographer! There is something so amazingly rewarding about capturing something so gorgeous, so delicate and so beautiful and I never see a job as work!

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I think having two of my own helps! I know how the meltdowns go, and when to hold off from the photos to allow Bub the chance to feed or have a cuddle. Moreover, I don’t stress when the meltdowns do happen; it is all a natural part of being a Brisbane newborn photographer!

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Happily I didn’t have to stress with our beautiful little model, Jasmine! She was a star from the start with minimal fuss and managing to sleep almost all the way through her newborn photo shoot!

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It also helped that Mum and Dad were superstars too! Derek and Belinda were very calm (even if Derek did insist on pulling out his Liverpool FC scarf! Red rag to a bull for a Manchester United support like myself!) and had a lot of fun throughout the newborn photography session.

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We finished up the session with some family photographs, then we left Jasmine to sleep without the camera!

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A few days following the newborn photo shoot, I received a card in the post from Mum and Dad with a photo of jasmine on the front and a touching message inside. That is what it is all about! When your job allows you to do something as amazing and meaningful as newborn photography, then you know your job is a lot of fun!

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Dear Andy, Just a short note to sat thank you for the beautiful photos you took of Jasmine and us – we are really delighted with them and they will give us some wonderful memories. Belinda, Derek and Jasmine

 

Couples Photo Shoot Brisbane – Donnie and Maddie

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Couples Photo Shoot Brisbane:

Date: 17th February 2018

Location: Wellington Point

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Donnie emailed me in the new year to book in a couples photo shoot but I had no idea it was going to be a surprise! The look on poor Maddie’s face when I interrupted their milkshake date was priceless!

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So gentlemen, let me just highlight the new benchmark for romance! Donnie not only organised a romantic couples photo shoot for his partner of three years, but he aced the photos too! That must have earned him a good few brownie points!

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Donnie and Maddie must be amongst the most natural and enthusiastic couples I have photographed, and I humbly believe the results are amazing as a consequence! Both of the guys were happy to take some gentle coaxing and suggestions and were only too happy to pose and cuddle up for the camera!

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We did the couples photo shoot at Wellington Point Park, one of my favourite places in the Redlands for romantic couples photography. We started at the Moreton Bay Figs (honestly, is it possible to take a bad photo here?!) before talking a walk along the beach and then heading to the jetty. It was a warm and beautiful morning with Donnie and Maddie making the most of the conditions to get some fantastic photos.

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The time flew! We had an hour and it felt like ten minutes! I truly love what I do for a living and I hope it comes across in the photo shoots! I always say that if the time flies then you are having fun, and if you are having fun then how can it possibly be work! Thank you so much for an amazing morning guys and I hope to see you again soon! Andy

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We got the photos yesterday and they look amazing! We are both so very happy with the result and both want to thank you again for being so nice and easy to get along with, also for taking such awesome photos!

I really hope we get to work with you again one day. Until then thank you again so much and take care.

Donnie

Redlands Photographer: Wellington Point Photo Shoot

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Redlands Photographer: Shahn and Joe’s Engagement Shoot

Location: Wellington Point

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Hi there, let me introduce myself! My name is Andy Williams and I am a Redlands Photographer!

I love the Redlands but only moved here in 2015. We are based in Alexandra Hills and have a home studio, but we absolutely love on location photo shoots, such as Shahn and Joe’s Engagement photo shoot at Wellington Point park!

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I particularly love Wellington Point as a location for photo shoots as there are so many options for backdrops! I always start at the beautiful Moreton bay Fig trees, before moving to the beach, jetty and bay views on the opposite side of the peninsular. Being a Redlands photographer means I know the area very well and know of a few secret photo locations!

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Shahn and Joe were an amazing couple to photograph; so relaxed, so much fun and so much in love! I was privileged to have been asked to capture their wedding a few months after capturing these photographs, and that wedding day was equally as fun as this engagement shoot!

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We were lucky that Wellington Point park was quite quiet that day so the guys had the place to themselves! We used all that the park had to offer and got some amazing and natural photographs; one of the specifications that the guys had before we started!

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A photo shoot in the Redlands starts at $99 at our Alexandra Hills Studio, with a Wellington Point on-location photo shoot starts at $119, both packages include your high resolution images on a disc! For more information and inclusions, click below or give us a call! We would love to capture you looking amazing!

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Baby Photography: Welcome Xavier!

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Baby Photography: Xavier’s NewBorn Photos

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I truly adore doing baby photography! Maybe it is because I have two babies of my own (OK, they are 6 and 2 years old now, so maybe they are not exactly babies anymore!) but to photograph those beautiful little bundles of joy, and to capture their gorgeous innocence and cuteness is a privilege I will never take for granted!

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And beautiful little Xavier was no exception! Like all babies, he was curious as to who this strange-sounding guy was when I turned up but he soon got used to me and slept. I always say that during a typical two hour newborn photo shoot, if we have an hour for photography and an hour for feeding/crying/changing/soothing etc, then we are doing pretty well!

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We managed to get a fantastic mix of photos with Xavier and got some of him awake, some with Mum and Dad, and some of him looking incredibly cute and beautiful curled up and snoozing on his own!

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I always like to get some close-up shots too, to highlight their beautiful little hands, feet and ears. Trust me when I say this: they don’t stay that little for long!

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We have two options for baby photography and newborn photo shoots; come to our studio in Alexandra Hills or we can come to you! We will bring along some blankets, baskets and wraps, and by all means feel free to bring along a change or two of clothes and some toys or props!

A two-hour newborn package starts at $399 (including your high resolution images sent by DropBox!), and you can get more information at the below link!

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