~Michelle & Ray~ *Engaged* {Gold Coast Wedding Photographer}

What a fabulous couple...what a fabulous day! This is Michelle and Ray, they are getting married in February 2012 at the gorgeous Amore Gardens in Currumbin Valley. We have a way of picking bad days to catch up...when we went to the venue for a preview, it was UNBEARABLY HOT! Fingers crossed it won't be that hot on their special day. And when we got together again for this e-session, it was school holidays on a beautiful, sunny, Spring day...so needless to say, it was a bit tricky to find some intimate spots. But as you will see, we succeeded. They look so great, comfortable and SOOO in love. Simply stunning! I can't wait for their big day!

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Enjoy!
xoxo Martinia

~Kate & Angus~ *Married* {Gold Coast Wedding Photographer}

Spring had definitely sprung on this extremely hot day at Burleigh Beach. More like summer came a few months early. To spite the heat, it was an absolutely beautiful wedding for Kate & Angus. There was lots of laughs and joy. And tons of friends and loved ones to enjoy the day with them. Because it was SOOO hot, the beaches were packed which meant loads of looky loos. It was like we were filming a movie with tons of A-list stars...well, we did have a gorgeous bridal party. They made me laugh, I made them laugh...we had a great ole time! Have a look at this relaxed, fun wedding.

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Enjoy!
xoxo Martinia

~Kimberley & Dave~ *Engaged* {Brisbane Wedding Photographer}

I finally caught up with this fabulous couple at The Brisbane Powerhouse. It was absolutely pouring down rain at my place on the Gold Coast. It gave me horrible flashbacks to last summers EXTREMELY wet wedding season. It won't be like that, right?...It WILL be gorgeous and sunny this summer - IT WILL! Anywho...it was beautiful up in Brisbane and it was so much fun to photograph Kimberley & Dave. They were so at ease in front of the camera...although, I found myself a "blinker" (good to know for the big day). I can't wait for their special day on the 1st of October...we have plans to gallivant all over Brisbane! SUPER FUN!! Stay tuned for their beautiful wedding.

Enjoy!
xoxo Martinia

~Beate & Colin~ *Married* {Brisbane Wedding Photographer}

What a gorgeous day to have a wedding at the Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens! Beate & Colin's union took place in front of many family and friends. Some that travelled great distances to be there, from Sydney to as far as Germany. The ceremony was beautifully performed and translated into German by Marriage Celebrant, Jennifer Cram. Once again, we had an absolutely flawless day. The sky was blue, the rainforest was lush, the bride was stunning and the couple was happy. Man, we couldn't ask for anything more!

Enjoy!
xoxo Martinia

~Featured~ *Gold Coast Weddings Magazine* {Gold Coast Wedding Photographer}

This has been an AMAZING couple of months. First, I saw my images in print in the Queensland Brides Magazine in the beginning of May. Second, I was featured in Gold Coast Weddings Magazine at the end of May. **I am totally doing the happy dance** Third, I met tons of fabulous brides & grooms (to be) as well as amazing bridal vendors at my booth at the Wedding Links Expo at the Gold Coast Arts Centre. Fourth, (I know, the blessings seem to go on and on) Life, Love & Light Images has been named as a finalist in the 13th annual Australian Bridal Industry Academy Awards. Thanks to all my amazing brides. I don't want to count my chickens before they hatch...but...my Facebook business page http://www.facebook.com/LifeLoveandLightImages is 3 "likers" away from hitting 1000 fans. Can you believe it?

I love what I do and I hope it shows in my images. All of your love, support and encouragement has been the fuel for this engine! CHOO! CHOO! Can ya hear the train comin'??

xoxo Martinia