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    We are Bec and Karl Welsch. We love love. And we love what we do. We photograph Weddings, newly born babies, families and other things.
    Getting to know people and photographing the love that exists between them is an absolute thrill and privilege. Whether you are getting married, having a baby or have a family, we understand the importance of embracing the present time, and the value that professional photos of this time have in years and generations to come.
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June 27, 2012

Katie & Daniel – The Mint Sydney

Karl & I had taken our positions.

The Band was ready.

And then,

Katie & Daniel were announced for the first time as husband & wife.  They entered the foyer of The Mint to a crowd of clapping guests.

And then, The Band played.  We could see immediately that the energy levels doubled.

Everyone was ready to party.

And, so this was Katie and Daniel’s wedding.  We have to give credit to the amazing band Duck’n'Cover.  They had everyone dancing outside (as they always do).  We love these guys (not only because we find ourselves singing along smiling), but because they help us get great photos.  There are so many more great photos to be captured when everyone is up on the dance floor having a great time.  So, thanks Duck’n'Cover for helping us get great party shots.

And, thanks Katie & Daniel for having us!

 

 

Band Duck’n'Cover

Ceremony at St Fiacre’s Church, Leichhardt.

Reception at The Mint, Macquarie St.

Wedding Gown from Culture Bridal Couture

Hair by Axis hair, Paddington.

Make-up by Rox Baldan, Glamour Galaxy & Baby Venus.

Flowers by Family friend.

Cake by Brides friend.

 

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Adam Cavanagh - June 27, 2012 - 5:57 pm

Beautiful work guys!!

June 19, 2012

Tiffany & Gareth :: Terrara House Estate :: South Coast Wedding Photography

There was everything to be excited about with Tiffany & Gareth’s wedding.  To begin with, Tiffany & Gareth are amazing people.  And, we do love photographing genuinely nice people who have so much love for one another.  Secondly, Terrara House Estate is a vision of perfection and any wedding photographers dream location.

So, were we excited?  Yeh!  What an amazing day.  Tiffany and her girls had a relaxing morning getting ready and the boys had a few chilled out drinks before the ceremony.  We loved the photos from the day and were like kids in a candy shop with all the various opportunities for amazing photos.  Ok, so none of us like horses.  Well, it’s not that we don’t like horses.  They’re really beautiful.  None of us particularly want to get too close to a horse.  But, I just love the shot with the horses in the background!  Maybe, that’s also because I was kind of far away when Karl took this series of photos:)

It was also kind of fun having a bit of a dig at Gareth.  I don’t think he minded too much.  Maybe he didn’t realise when we were having a dig:)

Guys, thanks much for allowing us the privilege to photograph your day!

 

Terrara House Estate
Beautiful Wedding Styling
Guests prior to the ceremony
Tiffany getting ready in the day spa
The boys prepare for the wedding ceremony
Meanwhile, back in the day spa
Groomsmen, belts, ties and cufflinks
Wedding Jewellry
Bridal Portraiture

Wedding Ceremony at Terrara House Estate

Gareth before the ceremony
Mother of the bride super excited
Lovely wedding ceremony at Terrara House
Beautiful decorations at this wedding at Terrara House
Styling Terrara House
Bridal Party Photo shoot
Relaxed Wedding Photos in the rose garden

Wedding Photography at Terrara House Estate

Photography in the late afternoon sun
Posed wedding photography
Sun Flare in Wedding Photography is a good thing
Setting Sun on this south coast wedding
Beautiful Bride Photography
Bridal Gown Photos
Tiffany and Gareth
Romantic Wedding Photography
Beautiful Wedding Reception
Speeches at wedding reception
Family and friends during speeches
Elegant wedding photography
Tiffany
Sparkler Photos at Tiffanys wedding
Wedding Send off

 

Ceremony at The Verandahs Terrara House Estate

Celebrant Louise Spedding

Reception at The Verandahs Terrara House Estate

Wedding Dress: Pallas Couture

Jewelry: Bracelet: Mother’s

Earrings: Amellee

Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Rings: Cerrone

Hair: Jean-Louis

Make-up: Nuggett McCabe

Flowers: The Verandahs Terrara House Estate

Cake: The Verandahs Terrara House Estate

Stationery: Designed by Chelsea Campbell and printed by The Distillery

Menswear Groom: Zegna

Groomsmen: Hired from Peppers Formal Wear

Videographer: Yuji Shimada

Entertainment: Ceremony: Tonic Strings

DJ: Brett Martin from Sydney Wedding DJs

 

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The Knot Magazine Features » Welsch Photography - December 10, 2012 - 8:40 pm

[...] were thrilled to have two of our weddings featured in the current edition of The Knot magazine.  Tiffany & Gareth’s beautiful wedding which was at Terrara House Estate with a beautiful gown from Pallas and Katie [...]

June 16, 2012

Bre & Tim – Miramare Gardens Wedding

While photographing a couple’s wedding, it’s not surprising to learn a thing or two about the bride or groom.  Generally, this is during the speeches.  Sometimes, you’re so focused looking for the photos and concentrating with your vision that you stop hearing.  I learn’t that Bre’s older sister used to put her in the rubbish wheely bin and push her down the road in it.  Yep, Hayley (her sister) and Hayley’s best friend thought it was pretty funny to put a young Bre in a wheely bin.  Ok, I thought it was pretty funny too when Hayley mentioned it.  It was in response to my question about whether they always got along when they were younger.  Bre’s a good sport!

 

 

 

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June 14, 2012

Krystle & Tuanly – L’Aqau

I must admit that I love the speeches part of a wedding.  There’s usually a lot of emotion – tears, laughter and some stories that help you get to know your couple even more.  Tuanly’s speech was one of those. As a mother of two, I couldn’t help but be moved by the appreciation he showed his mother during his speech.

Thanks so much for your hospitality guys and for allowing us to be a part of your special day!

Groom and Best Man prepare for the wedding
Groomsmen before the ceremony
Bride and Groom before their wedding day begins
Bridal Make up by Martha Mok
Krystle ready for the wedding
The wedding ceremony starts
Auburn botanic gardens perfect setting for beautiful sydney wedding
Relaxed Wedding Ceremony
Exchange of vows in Auburn Botanic Gardens
Wedding Photography in Auburn Botanic Gardens
Relaxed Wedding Photography
Candid Photos
Bridal Party fun while photographing at the wedding
Location Photos around the Rocks in Sydney
Wedding Reception at L
Bridal Waltz and dancing at L
Wedding Reception fun in Sydney
Mother and Son dancing at Wedding Reception
Ceremony : Japanese Gardens in Auburn Botanic Gardens

Minister / Celebrant: Melissa Soncini

Reception : L’Aqua

Wedding Dress: Moonlight

Shoes: Alan Pinkus

Hair/Make Up : Martha Mok

Flowers: Lazy Tulip

Cake: Van Mae’s Cake

Menswear: Peppers

Entertainment: Musiq Entertainment

 

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Carina Wong - June 15, 2012 - 11:19 pm

Lovely photos, such great colours from the gardens and wonderful smiles, a nice mix of photos for both Tuan and Krys, well done guys!

Sandra (Simply Peachy) - June 15, 2012 - 6:31 pm

Love this couple and loved their wedding! Was so much fun and you captured all the moments beautifully!

Sarah - June 14, 2012 - 10:18 pm

Just beautiful guys! I especially love the bride portrait though in the circle window light…..gorgeous!

June 6, 2012

2012 AIPP Awards

 

Awards time of the year has come and gone, and we have come out pretty happy. It’s always a nerve wracking experience choosing images that we think are worthy of critique by some of the best photographers in our state and country. Earlier this year the Australian Institute of Professional Photography – AIPP – held the NSW awards, and then more recently the National Awards – APPA – or Australian Professional Photography Awards. So we entered both award competitions, came away with some good scores, some good criticism and overall a great learning experience. I guess this is why we do this every year.

These scores, and previous year’s awards have progressed Karl’s standing in the AIPP from “Member” to “Associate”.  It’s the first step in a journey that all the great Sydney Wedding Photographers that we know are travelling down. Sometimes a print will get a high score in the State Awards, only to get low scores in the Nationals. It’s frustrating at the time, but it’s the nature of judging, and highs and lows will even out over time. We’re in this for the long haul.

 

 

 

Firstly our image of Jo-Ann and her parents getting ready in the family home.

NSW Awards – 88 – Silver Distinction Award

National Awards – 79 – Different set of judges. They obviously didn’t see what the state judges saw. We’ve forgiven them this time :)

 

Next, Chris and his boys crossing the harbour bridge in the Limo.

NSW – 84 – Silver Award

National – 80 – Silver Award


Chelsea and her girls vogueing at the Opera House

NSW – 80 – Silver Award

 

A nervous James pacing about before the ceremony at Palm Beach

National – 84 – Silver Award


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DavoBrown - June 12, 2012 - 9:39 am

Simple and Nice..

June 2, 2012

Capture of the Week – Simple Stories

ISO 500, 1/8000sec, f/3.2, 90mm

Karl took this photo at Kylie and James’ Palm Beach wedding.  It was taken before the ceremony and before Kylie had arrived.

Over the coming weeks, we will start to share some of our award photos from this years State and National AIPP Professional Photography Awards.  This photo was awarded a Silver at this years National awards which we are thrilled with.

I love this photo for its simplicity and storytelling.  There is nothing distracting in this image and the story-telling aspect of it is so strong.

Karl and I were chatting about this image recently just saying how it’s one of those photos that could easily not happen.  It was not a set up shot.  Karl just happened to see this image happen in front of his eyes.  Any other day, he may not have been in the right position or he may not have even seen this photograph.  That’s why it’s so important for us to be really ‘present’ at a wedding.  Being really present slows things down and really allows us to see things clearly and moments that happen in a fleeting second.  I find if I allow my mind to drift a bit and I’m less ‘present’ that I can easily miss these wonderful photographic opportunities.

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