Photography &/or Videography? How do You Choose?

June 8, 2020 Emily McDonald

Photography &/or videography.

Do you want both?

Where do you allocate most of your budget if you do decide to have both?

Where do you start?

Firstly, we want to clarify that photography & videography are two different mediums. Both equally important mediums. Two halves of one whole. There are many aspects to a wedding day: colour, tone, style & feel, to name a few. Some aspects of weddings are best captured through photography and some moments are best captured through videography. Having both photography and videography allows you to have your day captured from two different perspectives. As such, this discussion will primarily focus on each medium in and of itself (as opposed to comparing them to each other).

Pros for photography:

Tells your story
Captures your emotions
Captures your memories
Unique ability to print (ability to tangibly hold a print can be powerful & meaningful)
Captures moments from the day

Cons for photography:

Costs money/is an investment

Pros for videography:

Tells your story
Captures your emotions
Captures your memories
Unique experience in terms of sound & movement (stronger & more powerful sense of storytelling in this respect)
Creates impressions from the day

Cons for videography:

Costs money/is an investment

Currently, we offer photography only. The main reason is this: we want to specialise and not put ourselves in a jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none position. High-end videography is an art in its own right and we respect the hours of experience that goes into building that as a business. We can provide a list of specialists in videography if you want some recommendations.

As for how much you should allocate/how you should split your budget if you choose both, only you can decide what your priorities are. Do you get more excited about books? Or movies? Think about something really important to you that you have documented (hopefully available in both photography and videography) from approximately 10 years ago. Which format is most valuable to you today? Use this information to project approximately 10 years into the future and try to envision what you think you will find more valuable then. 20 years. 30 years. It is tough but hopefully you already have a reference point and can try to ground yourself with that. Otherwise, feel free to bring this topic up with us and we will try to help you gain some clarity.

If there is any doubt in your mind that you might regret not having both, we would recommend finding a way to accommodate both. <3

Take care!

Bridal Shoot :: Soft & Romantic Inspiration at Fort Lytton, Australia

June 1, 2020 Emily McDonald

A shoot that took place exactly one year ago (to the day) was the source of inspiration for this shoot. One year ago, Emunah Events and Poppy & Sage Photography teamed up to create a crisp white & green-inspired bridal at Fort Lytton National Park.

A lot can change during the course of a year. One beautiful association with the passing of time is growth. With that in mind, Emunah Events and Poppy & Sage Photography embraced the concept of growth in this shoot.

Growth is typically associated with improvement and advancement and clarity: all aspects of life worth celebrating. From this inspiration, a soft, romantic bridal shoot was created at Fort Lytton National Park. It was full of celebratory spring & bohemian vibes with pops of bold colour.

The shoot began with a creamy, feminine scene and ended with a dramatic & epic pink sky at sunset. The colour palette featured morganite pink, white roses, and honey silk, to name a few.

The hair & makeup look was created by Makeup by Mir. It featured soft, natural makeup using neutral tones and a romantic, loose braided updo for the romantic & bohemian bride.

The shoot featured 3 bouquets:

The first bouquet was garden-inspired: it was hand-tied & incorporated soft, spring tones of apricot, cream, and lush foliage delicately tied together with a flowing honey silk ribbon.

In contrast, the second bouquet was both bold & structured. It contained a striking pink Cymbidium and preserved Amaranthus. A pop of deep velvet red, soft blush & classic white Roses to complete the look. It was created with a daring bride in mind.

The third bouquet executed a bold & unique interpretation of the classic white & green bouquet. It featured green Anthuriums, preserved white Ferns, and plum-coloured Palm. Finally, the classic white Rose was incorporated.

Our lovely bridal muse wore a stunning fitted gown, featuring a split, from Sew Master Fashions. It was teamed with an elegant cape that showcased delicate lacework around the nape.

The jewellery pieces chosen for this shoot by Starfire Diamond Jewellery reflected our stunning bridal muse and accented the fiery sunset skies of the late afternoon.

The first collection of jewellery featured SDJ's striking Graceful diamond pendant, delicate Blossom earrings and a selection of diamond bands that complemented our gorgeous Love Goddess engagement ring. Together these pieces emulated an understated, yet feminine and graceful, look.

The second collection of jewellery included SDJ's iconic morganite and diamond ring, an elegant pearl strand and their signature Persian Queen diamond earrings with pearl droplets. This look was empowering and strong; it intensified the refined gown and bouquet.

Finally, as the sky deepened in colour and drama, the final engagement ring look included SDJ's shimmering Blue Sky aquamarine ring with matching diamond bands. It shone on the finger, capturing the dramatic skies and beauty of the bride.

Our beautiful bridal muse, Billie Erin, channelled the romantic, bohemian vibes of this shoot and was easy to direct. She has a wonderful ability to portray emotion naturally, encapsulating the essence of this shoot. Billie is a deaf model and has been modelling ever since she was a teenager; communicating with her is easy as she speaks and hears really well. We absolutely loved working with her and would highly recommend her to anyone.

It was such a delight to celebrate, along with an outstanding team of vendors & wonderful model, the improvement, advancement and clarity that comes with the passing of time.

Even just a year.

The team:

Florals & Styling @emunahevents_

Gown @sewmasterfashions

Hair & Make up @make_up_by_mir

Jewellery @starfirediamondjewellery

Model @billieerin.model

Photographer @poppyandsagephotography

Videographer @ruriphotovideo

Emunah Events Brisbane Wedding Photography

Information :: How Long for Couple Portraits?

May 18, 2020 Emily McDonald

Hello! How about we talk about sunset shots and answer as many questions as we find pop up. <3

When is golden hour?

It is either the first hour after sunrise or the last hour of light before sunset. The light is soft, warm and flattering - and popular for good reason. <3

We are not sure if we really want sunset shots; can you help us with this?

First things first: we sit down with you and have a <no pressure, no obligation> chat about your priorities.

We talk about the moments that are important to both of you.

We have a look at any inspiration you have in mind and that you bring along/send to us.

We get a feel for what matters to both of you.

Sunset shots may or may not be important to you. We are happy to help you gain clarity on this when we chat with you as no two couples are the same. <3

How long should we factor in for sunset shots?

We recommend at least 30 minutes per location (average of an hour for full bridal party and couple portraits - if group shots are your jam. Also, bear in mind that we typically work with the following timeline in minutes where possible: 30:30:30 // family - wedding party - newlyweds).

However, weighting is given to your priorities: you may want to be away for cocktail hour and enjoy some moments together with us three-wheeling or you might prefer to be mingling with your guests.

Or you might like to shift the weighting of portraits across your day (for example, an hour split throughout the day: 30 minutes first look + 30 minutes sunset OR 30 minutes after the ceremony + 30 minutes sunset). <3

Will we be pressured to have sunset shots?

No! We personally love them and hope you do, too, but it is not our day. We also missed our own sunset moment on our wedding day and regret that; however, it is your day, and you are in control. <3

Nick & Sarah’s beautiful wedding at Hillstone, St Lucia <3

Wedding: M+AM <3 (Sharla Park Country Weddings & Events)

May 11, 2020 Emily McDonald

Michael & Anne-Maree.

These two were so lovely to work alongside! It was straightforward from the start. Both Michael & Anne-Maree are ‘big picture’ people and wanted the overall joy - and interactions - of their day to be captured. They both value their family more than anything. It was truly an honour to be able to enjoy this day from preparation through to cake cutting. We wish both of them the very best!