One of the best things about my job, is that I get to experience an array of cultures and it is a true celebration of family traditions and love. Not long ago, I was fortunate enough to witness and capture the love story of Shashko and his bride, Rebecca. Their wedding was a big and elaborate Macedonian wedding that included the flavours of their culture.
Their private and intimate ceremony was at the Macedonian Orthodox Church of Perth called Saint Nikola. It was absolutely beautiful with tear-jerking moments throughout. I was especially touched when I witnessed the emotion in Shashko’s face as he saw his beautiful bride walk down the aisle. Life is about capturing moments like this.
We took some fabulous candid photos around Brookfield place and then we went to Joondalup Resort for the reception! Wow – just wow! Being a big Macedonian wedding, everyone was dancing like it was their last night on earth. The vibe was so infectious, I snuck in a couple moves too. 😉
Personally, my highlight was learning so much about the Macedonian culture. One tradition that stuck with me is that the groom has to shave the morning of his wedding. The shaving of the groom is a celebratory custom that takes place, in ancient times it was believed that a groom could be so nervous on his wedding day that he could cut himself, hence the need for a steady reliable hand.
Thank you to the beautiful couple for including me on this auspicious day. It was such an honour to learn about your culture and to celebrate your love. Wishing you life long happiness :). Til next time.
And they lived happily ever after…
The incredible Saeed and Alaleh had their jaw-dropping Persian wedding with their family and friends not long ago. It was so touching to witness how close they all are and how integrated they are with eachother’s families. I loved shooting their love at Caversham House, this location never ceases to amaze me.
If you can recall, I did their pre-wedding shoot on Trigg Beach, check it out here and learn more about thier gorgeous love tale: https://www.jasonsoon.com.au/blog/a-coastal-engagement-shoot-on-trigg-beach/
The couple are Persian, so their beautiful big Persian wedding was nothing short of excellent. Honouring Bahai traditions, the ceremony was incredibly intimate and heartfelt. We then explored around and took some amazing candid shots before we made our way to Crown Astral for the reception! I snuck into the reception before all the guests arrived to capture the eye-catching decorations.
The reception was a fairytale in it’s own right. There were some light-hearted speeches and some unique dance moves. A night to remember for sure.
Thank you to the gorgeous couple for making me a part of your special day.
Engagement shoot time! Yes, with the sudden aroma of romance in the air, I have picked up a lot more pre-wedding photoshoots. As mentioned in my previous blog post, engagement shoots are half the fun and should definitely be on your list prior to the big day. Earlier in the year, I met with Flora and Junior, a love struck couple who wanted to capture some pre-wedding fun before their big wedding.
We made our way to the Gwelup Secret Garden in March, as this is the best time to go! Winter can be extremely muddy and summer can be incredibly dry and brown. The afternoon was filled with heaps of fun and laughter, the couple were incredibly happy with the result.
Flora and Junior are an awesome couple and very photogenic might I add! Junior AKA DJ Junior is also a famous DJ in Perth, he has won several awards and is great at trick mixing.
Fast forward to today, I have photographed their wedding and also their wedding video! The gorgeous couple also included me for their maternity shoot. So keep a look out as I share these amazing updates with all of you.
Thank you to Flora and Junior for this great shoot and for all the great memories to date.