Videography :: Motion Art

Dress :: Miss Hayley Paige

Florals :: Amy Annand Flowers

Makeup :: LeeAnne Fraser

Scotland has been on our bucket list for years so when we received Christines email detailing her wedding plans for an amazing Scottish wedding we about died with excitement! Not joking!

We ended up having a few bookings in Bordeaux and London around the same time so we decided to take our kids away with us for a month-long adventure in Europe.

Scotland was the best stop on our trip for many reasons. The people are so friendly, the accent is the absolute coolest, Harry Potter tours, castles, men in kilts, and highland cows! The scenery is amazing, I wish we could shoot there all the time.

But, back to the wedding. Christine is from Australia also so the wedding was a great mix of family and friends from Australia and Scotland celebrating such an amazing couple. Christine and Jonny are the sweetest couple and we LOVED every minute of their wedding. We even got to taste our first Haggis (the posh version we were told by guests) experience which was delicious.

If you are even just entertaining the thought about a scottish elopement or wedding, you have to do it. You will not regret it. Just make sure you call us for your Scotland wedding photographer because we can’t wait to go back.

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Venue :: Shangri-La Hotel Paris

Event Planer & Florals :: Sumptuous Events Paris

Hair :: Alban Travia

Makeup :: Valerie Dian

When Jean Charles from Sumptuous Events is taking care of a Luxury Paris Wedding you know you’re in for an extravagent and elegant event. The gold ceremony room was absolutly gorgeous with the circular houppa draped in soft ivory fabric with huge white floral arrangments creating an esquisite impact. Even though we didn’t understand a word of the ceremony you could still feel the sweet energy of the room.

After the ceremony, we headed up to the penthouse for one of the best views of the Eiffel Tower. We were very lucky that there weren’t any guests at the time and the hotel staff gave us access for some epic portraits. We then headed down to the secluded garden for a couple more shots before heading into the reception.

The reception room was another visual feast with soft purples, ivory and gold. Oceane & Rudy organized a live band that were unbelievably fun and had the guests partying ALL night long.

It was such an luxury Paris wedding day from start to finish with once again a super sweet couple. We feel so lucky to be able to do what we do all over the world.

If you’re interested in having your wedding at the Shangri-la check out this styled shoot we also shot HERE.

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Messages like this is why we are wedding photographers. Thank you Kat and Harry for letting us photography your Adelaide Hills Wedding. It was my pleasure.

WE LOVE COUNTRY WEDDINGS! If you do too, check Kim and Dave’s Tasmanian wedding.

Wedding video provided by Zac King Productions.

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Bordeaux, France, is a dream destination for many couples who want to tie the knot in a place that exudes romance, elegance, and charm. With its stunning architecture, world-class wine, and scenic landscapes, Bordeaux offers a variety of wedding venues that can suit any style and budget. In this blog post, I will share with you one of the most beautiful weddings that I had the privilege to photograph in Bordeaux, as a destination wedding photographer.

The couple travelled from England, and they chose to have their wedding in the gorgeous Chateau Clerbise in the heart of Bordeaux’s vineyards. The chateau, which dates back to the 17th century, has been renovated and transformed into a luxury wedding venue, with a chapel, a courtyard, and a reception hall. The chateau also offers accommodation for up to 50 guests, making it ideal for a destination wedding.

The wedding day was sunny and warm, and the chateau was surrounded by lush greenery and blooming flowers. Gemma and Ash had a traditional ceremony in the chapel, which was decorated with white roses and candles. The bride wore a stunning lace gown, and the groom wore a navy suit. They exchanged their vows in front of their family and friends, who flew from England to witness their special day.

After the ceremony, the guests enjoyed a cocktail hour in the courtyard, where they sampled some of the finest wines from Bordeaux. The chateau’s staff served delicious canapés and hors d’oeuvres, while a live band played some jazz tunes. The couple and I took this opportunity to sneak away and take some portraits in the vineyards, where we captured some amazing shots of them in the golden light.

The reception was held in the reception hall, which was elegantly decorated with white and gold accents. The tables were adorned with white tablecloths, gold chargers, and white floral centerpieces. The chateau’s chef prepared a mouthwatering four-course meal, featuring some of the local specialties, such as foie gras, duck confit, and cheese. The couple and their guests enjoyed the food, the wine, and the speeches, and then danced the night away to the music of a DJ.

The wedding was a perfect blend of tradition, elegance, and fun, and I was honored to be a part of it. Emily and James were a lovely couple, and they radiated happiness and love throughout the day. As a Bordeaux wedding photographer, I love to capture the beauty and the emotion of destination weddings, and this one was no exception. If you are looking for a Bordeaux wedding photographer, please feel free to contact me and let me know how I can help you make your dream wedding come true.

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A few weeks ago, we found ourselves on Keana Point (Oahu’s western most tip) to photograph Stephen and Amelia’s engagement.  The rugged, yet beautiful landscape of Keana Point is different than anywhere else on the island and this is the main reason we love it so much.  About as far from Waikiki as you can get, it was the perfect location for their stylish Hawaiian engagement session.   She wore Armani, he wore Calvin Klein. They love each other. Everything about this shoot was perfect.

The storm in the distance provides a beautiful contrast to the lovely couple.

It’s no secret that we love a great sunset silhouette photograph and Hawaii never disappoints. Everything in Hawaii, just seems to be more beautiful than anywhere else in the world.  It truly is the best location for a destination wedding or a stylish Hawaii engagement photography.

To find out more about our Hawaii wedding photography make sure to Contact Us!

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Hawaii is one of the world’s most iconic island chains that instantly brings thoughts of warm, white sandy beaches, hula skirts and shave ice.  It is the perfect location for a destination wedding or elopement, which is exactly why Stephen and Amelia decided to have their wedding celebration there. They brought with them those that mattered most and made it a truly special experience.

Shunning the tourist haven that is Waikiki, they chose the more secluded western coast of Oahu in the backyard of a beautiful home on the beach.  After their wedding ceremony, which had hints of Hawaiian symbolism, we headed off to Makua for portraits and captured an amazing sunset and views of the mountains.

“We were extremely happy with our decision to use Ben & Hope Wedding Photography. Ben came with us on our destination wedding in Hawaii and helped us with the whole process including spending the day before the wedding scoping out locations with us. The photos turned out amazing and we had a lot of fun doing the photo shoot. From our first meeting with him and from his portfolio and blogs on the website, we knew that he would deliver at a very high standard. He did! We would highly recommend him.” – Stephen and Amelia

If you are getting married in Hawaii, Contact Us for more information.

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A few weeks ago we travelled to our first wedding across the Tasman to photograph Kim & Dave’s super fun wedding at the Shene Estate just north of Hobart, Tasmania.  We instantly fell in love with Tassie and if you haven’t been there, you should. We can’t wait to go back.

From Kim –

“The day was based around all the things we love; good food, good wine and beer, good music and good people. We sprinkled extra fun around with a gin cocktail hour serving the venue’s own Poltergeist gin and springing a surprise polo demonstration on our guests as entertainment. We fell in love with the venue itself when we were scouting around tassie for the perfect place to host our special day. We couldn’t go past Shene estate, we instantly fell in love with the history and beauty of the buildings and surroundings as well as the gorgeous family who run it and are incredibly passionate about the preservation of the site. Our day ran to the beat of our drum and was as casual and relaxed as we are- food and drinks were served cocktail style and showcased local and seasonal tassie produce, with a late night snack thrown towards the end of the night for good measure. The band played funk and soul well into the night with plenty of rowdy dance action from our guests throughout the night. Our magical night was topped only with a big beautiful full moon on display, over what was the best night of our lives.”

Wedding + Reception Venue: Shene Estate, Tasmania

Dress: Grace Loves Lace

Suit: Briggins

Hair + Makeup: Agape Hair

Flowers: Lovely Flowers by Fiona

Shoes: Nine West

Celebrant: Hitched by Kate

Jewelry : Mocha/Elly Lou

Event Stylist: Style my Day

Cake: Lily May Cake Designs

Catering: Smolt

Gin: Poltergeist Gin

Photography: Ben + Hope Photography

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Part 4 of our month long look of destination wedding photography in France takes us to one of my favourite places in France, perhaps even the whole world.  The Grand Trianon is a remarkably beautiful palace adjacent to the Chateau de Versailles.  Combined with the accompanying Estate of Marie-Antoinette, the Grand Trianon is the perfect location to escape the crowds of Versailles and have a truly regal experience less than an hour away from Paris.  Described as “a little pink marble and porphyry palace with delightful gardens,” the Grand Trianon is an amazing venue to host your classy affair.

We were fortunate to have Aurelie Rose model the amazing Adelaide Dress by Anna Campbell.  Honorine Makeup Studios again lived up to her reputation as one of the best hair and makeup artists in Paris.

For more information about how to book us for your Parisian/French wedding please visit our contact page.

Model:
Aurelie Rose

Dress:
Anna Campbell

Make up:
Honorine Makeup Studios

Flowers:
Monceau Fleurs

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Say “oui” to timeless wedding photos that capture the magic of Paris. Stroll hand-in-hand through charming streets, whisper sweet nothings beneath the Eiffel Tower, and celebrate your love story in the City of Lights. Everyone knows that we are IN LOVE with Paris… Its our favourite city in the world!

Here we are with Part 3 of our month long look of Paris wedding photography.  The streets of Paris have always been one of our favourite parts of our “French Experience.”  The people, the architecture, the romance and the history are everywhere and it can be sensory overload which is why we keep going back to France.  You can’t do it all in one trip.  During this beautiful pre-wedding shoot we were surrounded by the infamous love lock bridge, street musicians, and crepe stands.  We followed the ever present Seine River through the centre of the city, passing by the Notre Dame and finding our way back to the Louvre.

We think the photos speak for themselves, but one of our favourite moments was after the Notre Dame we found a street saxophone musician performing and Jay and Ushana just started dancing in the street!

For more information about how to book us for your Paris wedding photography please visit our contact page.

Hair and Make up – Hair & Make up – Maë Haute Coiffure

Design & Coordination – Sumptuous Events Paris

Bride’s dress – Anna Campbell

Flowers – Estelle Preston

Suit – Les Dandys

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