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Melbourne Family Photographer | Christina Hardcastle
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A Year of Camping

A year of camping as a little family

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tags: photography, family photography, melbourne photography, camping, camper, hiking, Victoria, jayco, documentary family photography
Thursday 02.15.24
Posted by Christina Hardcastle
 

A Wedding in West Melbourne

Well, it has been a very, very long time since I made a blog post! I have quite a few sessions and stories to share, so hopefully, this will become an exciting place 😅

For me, last year started with a wedding! Rob and Julia had to postpone their wedding multiple times, including because of COVID. The day finally came with perfect weather and many smiling faces. The celebration took place at Seasons 5 in Point Cook.

Julia was getting ready when I arrived. She was probably the most laid-back bride I have ever photographed, but she did have two dresses! She also made some of the decorations herself.

bride getting makeup done with TV in background
wedding table centerpieces

The sun was setting behind the happy couple as they said their vows in front of family and friends. Rob and Julia both have grown kids, who stood with them and witnessed. Because air travel was still limited, some of their family joined from overseas via video call! 

groom and family at melbourne wedding video chatting with overseas family
bride with two dresses by window
bride's daughters laughing before wedding

The reception included a lovely acoustic singer, a little bit of dancing, and lots of food and drinks. And probably the funniest groom's speech I've ever heard. It was a lovely night.

wedding in melbourne with sunflare through trees
bride and groom laughing at sunset melbourne wedding photography

Thanks to Rob and Julia for allowing me to be part of your special day! I wish you continued happiness and a marriage full of laughter. 

bride and groom walking off together
groom making speech while bride laughs

Rob has the best sense of humour and is constantly making jokes, which I think fits perfectly with Julia who seems to love to laugh. There was so much laughter at this wedding! And so many dirty jokes that I can't repeat here!

bride and groom laughing at wedding

I always include a slideshow of my favourite images in my wedding photography packages. Enjoy!

Monday 02.27.23
Posted by Christina Hardcastle
 

A Day-in-the-Life in Melbourne

I have shared quite a few photos of this family over the past few years. It has been so fun to get to know them and watch the boys grow. This family believes in documentary photography and I am so lucky to be welcomed into their lives. They recently moved back to America (which I am super sad about) and before they left, they wanted to get some last photos in the city. So we had a wonderful day-in-the-life session on a sunny day in Melbourne. We took a Go Boat up and down the Yarra River, grabbed some pizza at Sal's, and got lost at Federation Square.

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tags: family, melbourne, photography, day in the life, family photography, melbourne photography
Thursday 01.27.22
Posted by Christina Hardcastle
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A trip to the zoo

Before Melbourne lockdown #5 (or 6?), we went to the Melbourne Zoo, and I made a little film. In honour of the zoos reopening yesterday, I thought I’d finally share it! We love visiting the animals.

We actually went to Werribee zoo yesterday, wasting no time in using our Zoo membership! Maybe in another post I’ll share photos from that trip :)

Wednesday 10.27.21
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Introducing Family Films

Hello everyone! It’s been a minute since I’ve shared much online and on social media. This past year, the first year of my daughter’s life, has been crazy but amazing. I have been learning to make films, which I hope to offer to families in the near future. Here are some of my most recent (personal) creations! I hope you enjoy!

Sunday 02.07.21
Posted by Christina Hardcastle