Atlanta Wedding Photographer | The Move from Australia to California – A Wedding Photographers Story – Sky Simone
Hi everyone, well it’s been long overdue but with the upcoming launch of my business in San Diego California I thought it was time I sat down to write out a little bit of the story as to why I’m moving my business from Australia to the US. I have had the...
How Many Photos do you Get from a Wedding Photographer in Atlanta? Why I Give My couples Over 1000
Have you ever asked yourself ‘How Many Photos do you Get from a Wedding Photographer in Atlanta?’ Most brides and grooms have and the answer is quite a low number in my opinion, which is why I’m here to blow your mind. I wanted to take the time to...
Wedding Bridal + Groom Preparation Photographs – Elise + Lindsay – Happy, Fun, Candid, Journalistic – by San Diego Wedding Photographer
Elise + Lindsay both got ready at Peel Manor house, in preparation for their wedding day. Often when brides + grooms prepare for their big day in the same venue, it can assist in making the timings of the day a little less rushed, and easily flowing. Lindsay got ready...
Wedding Ceremony Photographs – Elise + Lindsay – Natural Candid Journalistic Wedding Photos by San Diego Wedding Photographer
At Peel Manor House, in the South-West Region of Australia, Elise + Lindsay had their wedding ceremony. A wedding ceremony is where I get to take a great deal of candid and journalistic styled natural photographs. A ceremony almost never has any posing, as it is a...
Wedding Bridal Party Photoshoot Photographs – Elise + Lindsay – Fun Colorful Laughter by San Diego Las Vegas Wedding Photographer
Elise + Lindsay had a lot of fun on their photo-shoot between the wedding ceremony and the reception at Peel Manor House in the South-West winery region of Western Australia. After the ceremony ended, the plan was initially to do the family portraits before doing the...
Candid, Journalistic Wedding Reception Photographs by Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Elise + Lindsay
Here you will find some of the journalistic style wedding photographs from the reception of Elise + Lindsay. A wedding reception is where many of the candid and journalistic wedding photographs take place. Here Lindsay + Elise make their bride and groom wedding speech...
Wedding Photobooth Photographs – Elise + Lindsay Bridal Photobooth
Elise + Lindsay are one of the 7 Western Australian weddings that I flew back from California to photograph. You can see more photographs from Elise + Lindsay’s wedding reception photo-booth on the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/skysimonephoto xoxo Sky...
Fashion Designer Portfolio Shoot – Mount Lawley Perth City Australia – Dhane Mary Lei Fashion Range
Dhane is a local fashion designer in Perth Australia, in her final year of Diploma of Fashion design. Her boyfriend Jay contacted me yesterday asking if I was available to do an emergency photo-shoot of her fashion design portfolio as she needed to document her range....
Wedding Preparation Photographs – Bride + Groom Prep – Mandurah Australia – Vanessa + Sonny – Beautiful + Natural
Vanessa + Sonny got ready at Mandurah Quay Resort for their wedding day. I wanted to capture some beautiful and natural wedding preparation photographs for their big day. Sonny + Vanessa were both getting ready at the same location, but in different rooms. This makes...
Wedding Ceremony Photographs – Pinjarra Australia – Vanessa + Sonny – Beautiful + Candid
Vanessa + Sonny were married at the church at Fairbridge in Pinjarra. It was a warm day, and Vanessa showed up fashionably late. The bridesmaids actually had to stop and hand sew a little part of Vanessa’s dress before walking into the church, which worked out...
Wedding Bridal Party Photoshoot Photographs – Pinjarra + Mandurah Australia – Vanessa + Sonny – Happy, Fun, Colorful
Vanessa + Sonny had around 2 hours for their family photos and bridal party portraits after the ceremony. Before heading to the reception in Mandurah, the chauffeur let us know that there would not be enough time with the Friday evening traffic, to go to the Mandurah...
Wedding Reception Photographs – Mandurah Australia – Vanessa + Sonny – Candid, Journalstic Wedding Photographs
Sonny + Vanessa had their reception at the Ravenswood Hotel in Mandurah. Most of the reception photographs are a candid documentation of the moments of the night. I love to try to capture the moment just at the right time to get the smilese, movement, and emotion of...
Engagement Photographs by Atlanta Wedding Photographer – Perth Australia – Sam + Dave + their dog
For those of you who have been following my blog for a while, you would know that I’ve moved from Perth Australia, to the United States. Sky Simone is an Atlanta Wedding Photographer who has shot over 300 weddings, and engagements. For the Atlanta bride looking...
Family Photographs – Perth Australia – Kirsty + Jason + Kids – Fun Quirky Crazy Unique
September last year I had the fun job of photographing Kirsty + Jason’s wedding in Perth Australia. Their engagement shoot before that was one of my favorites, and when they heard that I’d be back in Australia this October and November, they were keen to...
Family Photoshoot – Perth Australia – Danielle, Cory, + Jaiden- Fun, Happy, Outdoors
In this 9 week period that I’m back in Perth, Western Australia, since starting the process of moving myself, my cats, and my photography business to California to be with Joshua, I’ve been back in Perth to shoot some of my last weddings for the year. I...
Family Photoshoot – Fremantle Australia – Sarah + her Sons Shoot 2 – Fun Toddlers Shoot
Sarah wanted to catch up for another photoshoot with Nicholas + Stefano while I’m still in Perth Australia, before I go back to California. We caught up in Fremantle again with some different outfits. You can see the previous shoot of Sarah, Nicholas + Stefano...
Family Photos – Melissa’s Mother Daughter Photoshoot – Beach Family Fun
Melissa wanted to get some lovely mother daughter portraits with her daughter. I’m really happy with the results and I just love the photographs, which is great considering that the little one was a little disagreeable and Melissa had to work hard to get some 2...
10 Reasons NOT to hire this Atlanta Wedding Photographer
1. You’re don’t want to climb into a washing machine on your wedding day. That’s totally ok, I don’t want you to do anything that you don’t want to do!When it comes to the creative and crazy shots, I always have a chat together with you...
Wedding Preparation Photographs – Bride + Groom Prep – Mandurah Australia – Belinda + Kim – Fun, Unique, Candid
I knew when I was on my way to photograph Belinda + Kims wedding that it was going to be an amazing and fun day.. First of all, the girls were at a nearby salon getting their hair and makeup done. B.A.M Salon was beautiful. Usually I would visit the boys first, but...
Wedding Ceremony Photographs – Mandurah Australia – Belinda + Kim – Fun, Unique, Candid
A wedding ceremony is always where the most candid and natural of journalistic shots occur. I really love how some of these have turned out. Belinda + Kim were married under the large tree on the Mandurah foreshore in Western Australia. Take a look at these beautiful...
Wedding Bridal Party Photoshoot Photographs – Mandurah Australia – Belinda + Kim – Fun, Unique, Candid
After the ceremony, I wanted to create some beautiful and classic, but still playful images with Belinda and Kim. It was easy to photograph Belinda because she poses so naturally without instruction. And she looked so stunning laying on the floor in the hotel...
Wedding Reception Photographs – Mandurah Australia – Belinda + Kim – Fun, Unique, Candid
Belinda + Kim were married in a hall, and organized their own caterers. A hall is a great way to have a little more control over your own decorating and timeline without the limitations that some venues place on the times of speeches, dinner, dancing and so fourth....
Lash Sublime Eyelash Product Photoshoot
Jodie Burwood of Lash Sublime is one of Australias leading eyelash extension technicians in Australia. She is launghing a line of false eyelashes and asked me to come and do some product photography for her new website. I thought I’d share one of the shots with...
Family Photographs – Fremantle Australia – Diana, Keith + Baby James
While I’m back in Australia for October + November + early December, it has been extremely fun and hectic with my days full of photoshoots between weddings. For those that don’t know, this year I’ve done the move from Australia to San Diego...
Couples Photographs – Cheryl + Colin- Perth Australia – San Diego Photographer Sky Simone
Cheryl + Colin are the parents of one of my 2014 Grooms, Matt of ‘Matt + Erin’. No stranger to fun, Cheryl + Colin both took their turns on the zip liner at Erin + Matt’s trash the dress shoot which I will be re-blogging soon on this new blog. While...
Family + Children Photoshoot – Fremantle – Sarahs Little Boys
After flying out of LAX California at the end of September, I have had the most jam packed time in this 9 weeks back in Australia. I’ve got 7 weddings to shoot in 9 weeks, and over a dozen family photoshoots including Sarah’s amazing little boys! We caught...
Dancing Couples Shoot – Perth – Sophie + Pete “Dancers Among Us”
While I’ve been back in Australia on this 9 week visit to photograph 7 weddings before returning to California, Sophie got in touch with me and told me that she’d run away to Brisbane Australia, (also known as Bris-Vegas) and eloped! Who was this mystery...
Maternity Shoot – Rachael + some of her gorgeous maternity photographs.
So at the end of the Family Photoshoot with Rachael + Craig + their kids, Rachael and I did a few maternity shots together, and here are some of my favorites. Thanks Rachael you were amazing! And I’m very jealous of your awesome red hair! You look...
Family Photographs – Fremantle – Rachael, Craig + their children.
I did another family shoot last week with another one of Chelsea’s friends! Rachael + Craig and their four kids Lucy, Violet, Layla, and Taj came and met with me with a couple of outfits and we had fun taking pictures around the streets. Violet kept pulling...
Family Photographs – Fremantle Australia – Fun Mother Daughter Son Photos, Kim, Ethan + Maddie
Hi guys, so if you’ve been following my blog a while, you would know that I recently moved from Australia to San Diego to continue my journey as a photographer in the United States. Throughout October, November, and early December I’m back in Australia to...
Perth Australia Engagement Shoot – Sonny + Vanessa + Their Bicycles
So Sonny and Vanessa are getting married tomorrow in Pinjarra, and I am so totally excited! These guys booked me almost 2 years ago for their wedding photography. I’m so excited because beautiful Fairbridge in Pinjarra have been using my photographs on their...
Atlanta Brides looking for a wedding photographer!
Are you an Atlanta bride-to-be, looking for a wedding photographer? Are you hoping for some fun photographs that will make you feel special, and comfortable, while being fun, colorful, and unique? I’d love to get to know you! I’m really excited to be...
Fremantle Australia – Family Photographs – Pauline + Family
Australian Family Photography by San Diego / Las Vegas based Photographer Sky Simone So in this busy time that I’ve flown from my new home in San Diego California, back to Perth Australia, I have been doing these fun family photoshoots. One of my past trash the...
San Diego harpist musician – Clare
Clare is an amazing harpist musician in San Diego California. We took these images in Escondido and she told me she wants to use one of them for her new business card so I’m excited...
Family Photographs – Fremantle Australia – Cathy + Marco
Australian Family Photography by San Diego / Las Vegas based Photographer Sky Simone So for October and November 2015 I’ve had to fly back from San Diego California, to Perth Australia to photograph 7 weddings over the next 9 weeks, and I took the opportunity to...Your Wedding Photography Experience
So I have a lot of clients who have asked ‘What exactly is your wedding photography process’ Your wedding photography experience is very important. I love to provide a very unique wedding photography experience to my clients since I cater to the offbeat...Why Are Wedding Deposits Non Refundable? A Guide for Brides and Photographers
Weddings are one of the scenarios in life where everything has to be paid up front, and with good reason. I remember when I first started out. I felt bad taking large deposits from people. Another photographer and videographer said to me ‘Why do you feel bad?...
Groom Prep and why you want to get the groom and groomsman photographed before the wedding.
Groom preparation photography is a lot of fun. What many brides don’t think about, is that you aren’t seeing your fiance in those final hours before you walk down the aisle. What a great way to surprise each-other later when going through your photographs together. It...
Candid Wedding Photographs and Wedding Photojournalism
I often hear brides sharing ideas that perhaps if they get any posed or instructed wedding photographs, that they won’t get candid or photo-journalistic style photographs as well. When I photograph a wedding, I like to think that this is definately not the case. I’ve...
Kings Street Engagement Shoot – Perth Western Australia – Sonny + Vanessa
Sonny + Vanessa are one of the engaged couples whose wedding I’m flying back to Australia to shoot! They’re getting married on October 16th so I’m pretty excited! We’re catching up next Thursday to go over the wedding details!...
Coronado Beach Military Wedding San Diego California – Erica + Steve 2
Here is the second half of Ericas and Steves San Diego Wedding Photographs at Coronado Beach. Erica had fun playing with Steves sailor hat. I love to experiment with lighting, so be sure to check out the night shots at the end! Sky Simone is a Nashville wedding...
Coronado Beach Military Wedding San Diego – Erica + Steve
Erica and Steve had a tiny elopement on the beach on Coronado Island San Diego...
Why it’s important to have a timing run-sheet for your wedding photography
I am often asked why it’s so important to have a run-sheet or a timing schedule of your wedding day. Having a list of what’s going on, and at what time is crucial to your wedding day running as smoothly as possible. I always tell my brides, ‘it’s better to allow too...Photography is a still moment of movement. Why I give my clients similar shots from a set.
For years I have been giving clients on average 2000 edited wedding images. That’s not a guarantee, but for almost all of my weddings so far, it’s a fact. The least amount of high resolution edited images I have ever supplied to a bride and groom was 680...Digital Only Wedding Photography Packages. Why It’s A Good Thing. For Brides, and Photographers
I’ve been having some recent discussions with friends, brides, wedding industry colleagues, and business professionals, as well as other wedding photographers. There is something everybody has an opinion about. A wedding photographer who does 100% digital work,...
Bridal Preparation, doesn’t have to be boring…
So often I hear couples say “Why would I get photographed getting ready?” or “I don’t want to be photographed putting my underwear on!” Bridal preparation photography is definitely not that. It’s not about photographing you putting on your granny pants and squeezing...
Color Isolation in Wedding Photography
I like to take something used for bad, and turn it into awesome! Color isolation is definitely a technique that has long been abused in wedding photography. I’m sure you’ve all seen those photographs where the entire photo is black and white, but the flowers are in...
Caversham House Wedding Videos – Australias Best Wedding Venue
Over the years as a wedding photographer and videographer, and having started my career in Perth Western Australia, I’ve had the pleasure of photographing and videoing weddings at many prestigious venues and locations. But I have to say, no venue has ever beaten...
How I Transitioned from Video to Photography
“Hi Sky, I was wondering how you ended up going from being a wedding videographer, to a photographer who does weddings and portraits? Was it hard to transition?” – Curious Video Guy Something I have been asked by both my brides and grooms, as well as...
Fremantle Engagement Shoot – Belinda + Kim
Belinda and Kim had their engagement photography session with me in Fremantle, Western Australia earlier this year. Their wedding is next week, and I just realized that I hadn’t blogged any of the engagement session yet, so here are some of my...
How I Became a Wedding Photographer + Videographer, and how I had the confidence to leave my job. By Sky Simone
“When you started photography, how did you know that it was the right thing to do when you resigned? Has it been worth it?” When I purchased my first camera, I had no intention of ever leaving my day job. “Why would anyone leave a secure day...
San Diego Engagement Session – Kita + Josh + Pets
Kita + Josh got together with me a week before their wedding at a beautiful ranch in San Diego California where Kitas horse has been living. They brought along their two beloved dogs, who were cutesy and obedient during the shoot, and most of the time, looked at the...
Tips for Brides. Choosing where to get ready for your wedding.
I never thought to talk to my brides and grooms about this, until the first time I arrived at a brides house to photograph the bridal preparations, only to find the bride having her hair done by the hair stylist right next to the kitchen sink! Behind the bride, all I...
Kita + Josh Encinitas Wedding Part 2
Here is the 2nd part of Kita + Josh’s wedding photographs from Encinitas Beach. These are just a random 90 images from the wedding so that you can see their story, see some of the fun shots, and get an idea of how the day came to pass. They had a friend from New...
Kita + Josh Trash the Dress Encinitas!
Kita + Josh kind of took a bit of an unusual take on Trash the Dress, by trashing the dress on their actual wedding day! Just moments after saying “I Do”, they hugged their friends, did a few laps on the tandem bike, rolled around in the sand, and then...
Kita + Josh Encinitas Wedding Photography
Kita + Josh had a small intimate wedding ceremony at Encinitas Beach in San Diego California. Josh brought along his accordion and other instruments just like he did for the engagement shoot, and they were married on the sand. Be sure to check out the next 2 posts on...
The Value of an Engagement Photoshoot
So I’m often asked by brides and grooms ‘What is an engagement shoot?’ and ‘Why do I need an engagement shoot? We’ve been engaged for ages!’ Well first and foremost let me say, you don’t need a white dress, you don’t...
Julie + Dan’s San Diego Beach Wedding Sunset Cliffs + Courtyard Marriott.
Julie + Dan got ready at the Courtyard Marriott in San Diego. There was a little bit of musical hotel rooms going on as I had to switch between rooms to shoot each of them getting ready without them being seen by the other. I love their rings and the ring boxes.. and...
Julie + Dan’s San Diego Beach Wedding Sunset Cliffs
The previous post wtih the first half of Julie + Dan’s Photographs is here in Julie + Dan’s first wedding blog post. Here are the downloadable HIGH RESOLUTION FILES from Julie + Dans Wedding. Click Here ...
Julie + Dans Courtyard by Marriot Engagement Shoot San Diego by Atlanta Wedding Photographer
Courtyard by Marriot Engagement Shoot I got to photograph Julie + Dans engagement shoot the night before their wedding. They’d just driven in from out of town and had a crazy number of things to do on their last minute checklist, but they managed to have a burst...
Welcome to the new blog of Sky Simone | Atlanta Wedding Photographer + Videographer
Hi guys. Please just ignore my crazy little bit strip avatar I have going on.. It’s a little weird, and very me. This is the new blog of Sky Simone Atlanta Wedding Photographer. So I’ve finally got this new website up and running. For those of you that...
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