I have to say it, there is nothing like film photography.
We love the instant results of my Digital SLR, but it just doesn't compare to the crispness of film, it's simply yummy. In fact I would go so far as to say it really changes the way I take photos, there is something just so much more creative about preparing for the photo when there is film involved.
And just when I thought I had everything, my Pentax P30 and my Hasselblad medium format. I was introduced to the world of Lomography and my Holga 120 CFN - omg!
This photo was taken with that camera what a plastic fantastic machine!
It's taken us a little while, but as we sit back and enjoy reading about "other people" we decided it was time to write more about "us" who we are, where we came from, what inspires me, and why I do what I do.
So here goes.
My first entry is dedicated to my most dear little 4 legged friend, her name is Apache. I had never known such loyalty as that in the love of a dog, I found her in the trading post for $20 and I had no idea what breed she was.
She has now passed away but I love this photograph of her, it really sums her up, easy going and happy.
Thank you for your sloppy kisses and warm cuddles.
I love it when an more unique brief comes my way. This invitation set is nothing short of quirky and suits the couple down to a "t".
A single colour and unique pairing of imagery and text make this invitation a success in every way, we love it and would do it all again.
All the very best for upcoming wedding.
Right from the start I loved this card, this card has been in our range from the beginning, it's called loving you is easy and it's an interactive piece. When you are the receiver of this card, you have the chance to fill in the dots to reveal the very special illustrated message The dots, when joined form the simple image of a love heart, simple, sweet and very special, a dot-to-dot card.
So the other day when we were looking for inspiration we came across some gorgeous images posted by a local and very groovy Wedding Planner, one particular couple had used our idea for their wedding stationery, yes, I was upset, but then, we were a little flattered that someone else also thought this was a great idea, sadly the stationery was digitally printed, and of course we think it would have looked much better in letterpress, and printed by us.
So at the end of the day I am a little thrilled that our range of cards are making an impression (excuse the pun) and today that was all the inspiration I needed to create some more.
Yes, we have changed our name!
For a long time we resisted the notion that stationery was ultra feminine and "girly" and we wanted to appeal to a broader audience, but who am I kidding, I love the pretty papers and all the frilly bows that go with it.
We changed our name to better reflect the work we produce, the name to me is now more romantic and more inline with our goals for the future.
I loved every tiny little rustic detail.
This wall was filled with childhood photos of Sasha and I, strangely many people said we looked alike, we really did.
Looking over these pictures makes me smile, and then reminds me how little I really am.
I can't believe its been a year already. Late night printing got me thinking about our amazing day in January last year. I put so much of me into every little detail.
Friend and artist Carey Potter made these gorgeous signs for us, I love them. I also have one of his paintings, its huge and hangs above my bed.
Our reception was in an old horse stable, I wasn't a giddy bride, but when we found this I actually cried. Then the logistics of making this into a venue our guests would enjoy was a challenge and one that I took on all on my own!
Images by: Tony Marin
I love a garden wedding, and as many of our brides are getting married about this time of year, we are thinking of you and we hope this weather is kind to you on your special day.
Thank you Bonita for choosing to work with us on your wedding invitation, I loved this design, I wasn't completely sure about your colour selection, but, as always, I am tickled pink (or deep green) with the results and I love this invitation and the colour.
We hope you have a wonderful and special day, you were just a dream boat to work with. I am so lucky to have met you.
I can’t believe it’s been over a year since we met this gorgeous couple. From our first meeting it was easy to tell this couple was just going to be lovely to work with and their vision was clear. They really wanted something special and it had to be just for them.
Don’t be afraid to really personalise your wedding stationery. Ben & Leigh were getting married at 333 Collins Street in Melbourne, for anyone who’s visited this building will know how incredibly detailed the interior ceiling is, so we used this as inspiration and turned it into a pattern for the invitation.
The suite had a two colour invitation, I love this blue green and it really compliments the second colour, we also went for a stunning japanese paper lining for the thank you cards…more on this shortly.
It's been a little over a year now since we worked with this gorgeous couple. We created an entire invitation suite for them, but I especially love these gift cards, it's the shape, I love the shape and I am so thrilled this creative couple let me really "go for it" on this design.
