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18/2/2020 2 Comments carmen and NevilleWhen i first met up with Carmen and Neville they told me they were looking for something a little different for their photos after their ceremony at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. I went away and had a bit of a think about it and at our next meeting i suggested we spend some time at the Botanic Gardens and then stroll down North Tce and take advantage of some of the wonderful buildings that we have in Adelaide for their photos and then catch a tram to their reception at the Delicatessen Kitchen and Bar. They loved the idea and we got some great `street Wedding photogrphy` I hope you enjoy them as much as i do... Mezzino Photography Photographing beautiful Weddings in Adelaide and beyond...  Nadene and Phill Hey thanks for coming over to check out my blog on `Questions to ask a Wedding Photographer..` So you have a meeting coming up with your prospective Wedding Photographer.. What should you ask them...? I have put together a list of questions that i have been asked in the past and that i think are important things you should know before entering in to an agreement and signing a contract. I do highly recommend that you meet up with whoever you are considering to be your Wedding Photographer...after all you are going to be spending a lot of time together and it is important that you feel comfortable with that person which will then be reflected in your photos on the day. For the sake of this discussion I will write this as though we are meeting and you are asking me your questions...  Bethany and Liam What is your ABN number? 53 381 581 462 Are you Insured ? Yes, I have full public liability insurance through AAMI. Do you require a deposit? Yes I do ask for a 50% deposit with the remaining balance to be paid a month prior to your Wedding.. I do understand that you are probably paying out a number of deposits at this time and am always happy to negotiate to help make things a little easier for you both. Will you supply us with a contract? Yes, this is a very important part of our arrangement, the contract stipulates exactly what you can expect from me as your photographer as well as what I will need from you on the day in order to do my absolute best for you. How long will I have to wait to get my photos? Usually around 4-5 weeks as per your contract although you can expect some ` sneek peeks` within a few days after your Wedding.  Katherine and Peter Will you be my photographer on the day? Yes, I am a solo operator and I will be your photographer on the day. What is included in your packages? Every package is a little different and it pretty much all depends on your budget and what time frame suits you.. i am always happy to custom build a package to suit your timeframe and budget. What sets you apart from other photographers? My passion, my attention to detail and my genuine love for each and every Wedding that I shoot and the desire to get it absolutely right for you with a minimum of hassle... Even after all these years I still get a thrill out of the click of the shutter button and the anticipation of sending you a great set of images from your day... I put my heart and soul into each and every Wedding I shoot and I love it when my clients tell me how much they love their photos... Are you familiar with our venue? I have shot Weddings at many venues in and around Adelaide...if I am not familiar with your venue then I will always go there prior to your Wedding to look for the best photo opportunities...this will help the day to run smoothly with less stress for you (and for me). Even better if you have time to meet me so that we can discuss any photo opportunities. Dont be afraid to meet your photographer armed with a list of questions similiar to these...most likely you will be paying a good amount of money for their service and you should know all of the in`s and out`s of the deal and exactly what it is you are paying for. If you would like to get together for a relaxed , no obligation chat about how you see your day being photographed please dont hesitate to contact me at any time..my shout for coffee!!  Sam and Zeb 4/2/2020 1 Comment Milano`s ChristeningAs Adelaide`s leading Christening photographer it is such a privilege for me to be asked to photograph your childs Christening. To be trusted to capture all of the special moments of the day,from getting ready at home with family and friends to the Church Ceremony and then off to the Reception it really is a thrill for me and not something that i take lightly... These are wonderful memories for Milano and mum Rosina and dad Joshua to look back on over the years...  What a little sweetheart Giusippina is and such a pleasure to photograph...before i begin i always try to make a connection with the child, say hello and get their attention on me...slowly introduce them to the camera so they are not scared and make it fun for them as best i can.
With mum and dad involved Giusippina was comfortable with me and the camera and we managed to get some great shots...
Of course lets not forget the Godparents....
 These are memories for you all to cherish forever and it is important to have a photographer that you can rely on to capture those special moments and as you can see we have the experience and know how to do just that .  ps...lets not forget the after party...!!
20/6/2019 3 Comments Jono and Kate Jono and Kate`s engagement party was a real family affair with many guests travelling from interstate join in the engagement celebrations.  The party was a lot of fun and we captured some great memories for them to look back on...
They have taken advantage of my engagement/wedding photography package save themselves some money and i am looking forward to capturing their beautiful Adelaide Wedding in the near future...if you would like to discuss this package simply contact me here...  Benefits of hiring a professional wedding photographer...So the question has been asked, you have announced your engagement and picked a date and the planning begins.... {follow the link for wedding planning tips} There are a million things to organise and one of the most important of those is... your photographer of course :)  We do love shooting weddings and doing a great job for you is first and foremost in our mind. It's our name, our skills and our reputation on the line. {follow the link to our reviews}  Experience is essential...being able to help you and your guests to feel comfortable in front of the camera is so important...I have said it many times before - the more comfortable you are with your photographer the better the photos will be...no doubt about it. Experience means being in the right place at the right time...capturing that particular look, that knowing smile or that intimate moment between you both. Experience means being able to handle any challenges that may pop up...be it poor weather or poor lighting conditions.  I personally take the time to go to your venue beforehand to look for the best photo opportunities so that the whole process runs smoothly and is as stress free as possible for you and your Bridal party (and for me as well)  Yes you could ask your Uncle Dave who has a good camera but I can tell you from experience that a good camera does not always make a good photographer...
And sure...Uncle Dave will do it for free or you could find a beginner or someone who shoots Weddings for fun to do it on the cheap for you, it is tempting to save yourself some money and go the cheap option but, I generally find that you get what you pay for.... I encourage you to consider a professional photographer who has a reputation for capturing all those special memories on your Wedding day. Because when your Wedding day is over, all the food has been eaten, all the drinks have been drunk and your dress has been put away what have you got left.... your photos :) Great photos of your day are going to be the lasting memories for you and your family to enjoy for years to come and you really do want a professional to get the job done properly. A recent study has shown that planning a Wedding is more stressful than ever, with some couples surveyed saying it was akin to having a second job. Many couples estimated that they would spend around 6 hours picking the perfect flowers,up to 11 hours trying on bridal dresses and almost 9 hrs working out their guest . Hopefully i can make your task a little easier with some helpful hints and tips... Getting organised-Congratulations on your engagement..now it is time to get stuck into the planning so where do you start..one of the first things you will need is a Wedding planner. You will be contacting suppliers, getting quotes, organising meetings, writing down names and numbers and addresses so it makes sense to have all this information available at your finger tips. The last thing you want is bits of paper here and there with this name or that quote and not being able to find them when you need them. You could simply go to your local newsagent , pick up a 3 ring folder and paper and you are good to go or perhaps something a little more up market is your style with a customised planner with your names on the front...whatever you decide to do this Wedding planner will be your go to for everything related to your Wedding planning.  Your Budget-For most couples your Wedding is probably the first time you have had to think about planning an event and it may be the first serious budget you have had to put together but dont worry...most couples start out this way. Did you know that the average cost of a Wedding in Australia is $35,000.  Here is a breakdown of how some of that money is spent Food,alcohol and venue-$18,600. Wedding clothing and accesories-$4300. Photography-$4000. Entertainment-$3000. Ceremony-$1000. Cars,hair, makeup-$2500. Obviously everyone has a different budget and ideas about how much they want to spend...  Here are some ideas that might help you to save a few bucks... Have a chat to both sets of parents if they are involved...perhaps they can contribute towards your Wedding dress or your photographer. Start saving early and consider delaying your Wedding day a little to take a little of the financial stress away. Be sure to get at least 3 quotes from each supplier and dont be afraid to haggle...see if you can get your supplier to drop their price a little or maybe throw in something extra to sweeten the deal. Consider an out of season Wedding..perhaps a winter Wedding when things are generally a little quieter for most suppliers or maybe a weekday Wedding.. With a little bit of lateral thinking there are plenty of ways to have the Wedding day you always dreamed of without blowing the budget. Choosing your Bridal party- Choosing who will be in your bridal party with you on one of the most important days in your life may seem a little daunting at first but hopefully these hints will make the process a little easier. Once you have asked someone to be in your bridal party you cant take it back...i can understand that you want to ask all of your besties to be involved but it may be best to take a deep breath and have a bit of a think about it. Give yourself at least a month to think about it and then ask yourself this question... -Will i still be close to this person in 5 years time? -Will this person fit in with everyone on the day? -Can i trust them to do something i ask without any dramas?  Consider asking your brothers and sisters...even if you are not particularly close now they are going to be around for many years to come and you may become closer over time..( and you will make you parents very happy). What sort of role do you want your Wedding party to play...is it important that they will help you with your Wedding invitations and help you when you go shopping for your Wedding dress or is it enough just for them to show up on the day..if you want a very involved Wedding party it may be best not to ask people who live far away or have hectic schedules...you may end up disappointed.  Of course you can have as many or as few bridesmaids and groomsmen as you like..the average Wedding party size is about 5 on either side. For a smaller Wedding of 50-60 guests consider having no more than 4 but for a larger Wedding of around 150 guests you could have up to 12 if you really wanted! Something to think about though...more is not always better..the more people in your bridal party the more things you will have to organise, shoes, dresses, suits and ties, flowers, hair and makeup,the list goes on and on... Next i will be looking at starting your guest list,
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A bit of a tickle and a giggle before getting dressed for the Christening Ceremony.
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Once we had him all dressed it was off to the Church ceremony...
Little Niko did so well during his Greek Orthodox Christening ceremony....
In the end it was time for a well deserved nap...Mum and Dad have plenty of wonderful memories to cherish and to share with family and friends.
23/2/2019 0 Comments
Birthday celebrations for Chenel
Adelaide Event Photographer ~ milestones and memories
Milestone birthdays are big events in your life and it is important to capture all the special moments from your celebration.
Chenel contacted us about capturing her 21 st birthday but wasn`t so sure about the service that we offered...
I explained that there is no limit on the number of images that we will present to you..
All images are watermark free...
She was thrilled that she would receive 2 sets of images..one set of hi-res images suitable for printing and one set of lo-res images suitable for sharing on social media and that her images would be delivered via Dropbox for her convenience..
We were also happy to include 2 12 x 8 prints of her choice form Atkins Pro Photo shop , these are great quality prints and would make a perfect gift for family and friends...
Chenel and her family and friends could relax and enjoy her birthday event knowing that Mezzino Photography were on board and ready to capture all the special moments from her party..great memories for her to look back on over the years...
Nicole and Brayden ~ Darwin to Adelaide Wedding Bliss
I was at my computer editing images when i received a message from Nicole ( who was living in Darwin) about her upcoming Wedding in Adelaide.
We discussed the various Wedding photography packages that i have available on our website but eventually settled on a customised package that i put together for her to suit her time frame and budget.
We had some time frame and budget considerations but we got ourselves organised and managed to get all the photographs that Nicole had in mind of the Bridal Party as well family and friends and many others.
Adelaide Wedding Photography, good planning is key
Nicole and Brayden sent me a shot list of all the photos they wanted and the various combinations of all her Wedding guests and because we knew exactly who was to be in the photos it all ran seamlessly and was completely stress free....for me and Nicole and Brayden.
I didn't get to meet either of them until the day of their Wedding, we organised all of the photography via messages and phone calls and it all ran beautifully...
We hit it off together straight away and you can see from the photos how good a time we all had on the day...
19/1/2019
Beautiful Adelaide christenings
Here at Mezzino Photography we just adore being asked to capture beautiful Christenings in Adelaide.
The families love to celebrate the occasion in their homes surrounded by family and friends all dressed up ready for the church service.
The Adelaide Churches never disappoint, there is definitely a reason why we are known as a City of Churches!
The children are dressed in their most special clothes, bubbling smiles as they are passed from family to friends for kisses and cuddles.
Then off to the church to capture the ceremony.
We hope you enjoy a selection of our Christening Photography, and don't forget you can see more here.
The families love to celebrate the occasion in their homes surrounded by family and friends all dressed up ready for the church service.
The Adelaide Churches never disappoint, there is definitely a reason why we are known as a City of Churches!
The children are dressed in their most special clothes, bubbling smiles as they are passed from family to friends for kisses and cuddles.
Then off to the church to capture the ceremony.
We hope you enjoy a selection of our Christening Photography, and don't forget you can see more here.
Beautiful Adelaide Christenings and Baptisms | City of Churches
Little Niko...how about those blue eyes..:)
Little Niko was such a lot of fun to photograph and certainly had me working hard to get the best shots of him that I could..
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Getting the little ones ready is always a challenge at the best of times..:)
Proud Godparent Ilonna
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There is always something happening during a Greek Orthodox Christening
Time for everyone to relax and enjoy the celebrations..
If you would like to discuss your childs Christening a little further please contact me at any time and we go over some of the details and discuss your photography package..
Krystle and Rob ~ when all your dreams come true ...
Krystle`s dream ever since she was a little girl was to be driven to her Wedding Ceremony in a horse and cart...Rob managed to keep the surprise from her and as you can see she was very excited when she saw the carriage arrive outside ready to take her to the church...
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It was a fun ride to the Church, sitting on the top trying to get a few photos of the trip...
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Adelaide Wedding Photographer ~ those loved up moments
After the Wedding ceremony we headed down to McLaren Vale to the White Hill Estate for bridal party photos...in case you are wondering we drove down , def not by horse and carriage...
If you are ready to choose your Wedding photographer, feel free to contact Mezzino Photography at anytime....we would love to discuss capturing your Wedding Day.
It really was a special Christening Day for Noah and his family...
Even his brother wanted to get in on the act...
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It can be a challenge for mum and dad to gets bubs dressed for the Christening ceremony....
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But we did manage to get some lovely family photos before heading off to the church ceremony, these are wonderful memories for family and friends to have forever...
And finally to the ceremony...
.All I really wanted was a nap....
If you are planning a Christening ceremony be sure to contact us at anytime,we will capture all those special memories for you with no hassle and present you with a lovely set photos to share with family and friends...
If you are planning a Christening ceremony be sure to contact us at anytime,we will capture all those special memories for you with no hassle and present you with a lovely set photos to share with family and friends...
7/12/2018 0 Comments
choosing your wedding photographer
Choosing your wedding photographer is a big decision, maybe one of the biggest you will make regarding your wedding day and it is important to get this one right.
Once the food and drinks are finished and your guests have all gone home...apart from each other the only thing that will be left are your photos and all those precious moments...
So how do you decide which photographer to use, hopefully i can help you a little...
Once the food and drinks are finished and your guests have all gone home...apart from each other the only thing that will be left are your photos and all those precious moments...
So how do you decide which photographer to use, hopefully i can help you a little...
Of course the first thing to do is to look at their past work,check out their website, facebook page and of course their instagram feed...if you like what you see, give them a call, find out if they are available on your date and if so arrange to meet up face to face.
I really enjoy meeting a newly engaged couple for the first time,i feed off of their excitement and get excited myself discussing their ideas and the type of photos they are looking for, working out a rough plan of how the wedding day will unfold and just getting to know each other a little- this is so important because if we are going to spend pretty much the whole day together it is best if you are comfortable and relaxed with me which will then be reflected in the photos...
I really enjoy meeting a newly engaged couple for the first time,i feed off of their excitement and get excited myself discussing their ideas and the type of photos they are looking for, working out a rough plan of how the wedding day will unfold and just getting to know each other a little- this is so important because if we are going to spend pretty much the whole day together it is best if you are comfortable and relaxed with me which will then be reflected in the photos...
Of course be sure to check out their reviews...these are usually a pretty good indication of what you can expect from them ....
And finally something i have learned over the years...you generally get what you pay for, in other words going for the cheapest option is not always the best ,these are your `forever moments `so be prepared to pay a little more for quality and experience and i promise the extra expense will long be forgotten when you are enjoying those wonderful memories in the years to come:)
24/11/2018 0 Comments
Amelia`s Beautiful christening day
One of the things i love most about photographing an Adelaide Christening is that i never know what sort of reaction i am going to get from the star of the day...
Sometimes they are happy to sit still for me and take it all in...sometimes they think, i`m outta here...see you later !!
And sometimes it all becomes just a little too much...
But no matter what...the love from family and friends is everlasting and, as a christening photographer, i still get a kick out of being able to capture these precious moments that will never happen again :)
When Piaf first contacted me about photographing her Wedding Day and told me it would be held at Brooklyn Farm i was very excited at the photo opportunities this venue has, especially with Myponga Beach close by .
We had our fingers crossed for some good weather and we got ourselves a beautiful Adelaide spring day to celebrate their marriage...
We had our fingers crossed for some good weather and we got ourselves a beautiful Adelaide spring day to celebrate their marriage...
We did have some communication issues about getting to one of our photo locations...:0:)
The Bridal Party really stepped up though and the bridesmaids carried their very heavy bouquets all the way up the hill and the groomsmen carried...themselves :)
I think you will agree though that it was worth all the effort to get this beautiful wedding photo for the Bride and Groom.
We decided to take it easy on the Bridal Party after that and had a leisurely stroll along the Myponga Beach ...
A perfect way to finish the Bridal Party photography and time to head back to the Wedding Reception for some serious celebration of Piaf and Damien`s marriage...
Another beautiful Adelaide Christening
I absolutely love the time spent photographing a family before the formalities of a Christening. Everybody is excited, the Godparents and the Grandparents are at the home and everyone wants to be photographed with the star of the day...in this case it was Francesco who stole the limelight! He absolutely loved the camera, in fact, I swear he was posing for me...
These are just precious family memories for everyone involved and will certainly be looked back on with much fondness over the years...
The love between a mother and her son...
proud parents looking on at St Francis Xavier Catholic Cathedral for this Adelaide Christening
Even with all this going on during the Christening ceremony at St.Francis Xavier Catholic Cathedral in the city, Francesco was still looking at the camera....what a little legend. Certainly helped to make it a little easier for me to capture this beautiful Adelaide Christening.
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