http://www.jessicaking.com.au en-gb jessicaking.com.au 2012-1-23T00:00:00Z jessicaking.com.au http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#110928 A year has past since Gilda and Tim tied the knot congratulations on you first year of marriage They married at St Johns Church in Launceston Tasmania on a rather hot and sticky day. I felt for Tims groomsmen in their suits but they happily persevered and continued to look quite dashing through out the shoot Having some time to photograph their bridal party at the Launceston Gorge was a lovely cool relief the purple hue of the hydrangeas setting off the girls dresses beautifully. Ill let their photographs tell you the story....... 2012-1-23 00:58:10 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#110529 2012-1-17 08:38:40 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#109400 It was on a bright sunny day just like today in fact that Havva and Huseyin tied the knot in Kettering Tasmania. They were such an elegant couple Havvas dress was of ivory lace encrusted with shimmering swarovski crystals and Huseyin charmed us all in his tailor made leather tails suit. Wow After the garden ceremony with breath taking views over the bay we headed down to the mariner up to the Margate Train and to Franklin square for some photographs and some rest time. Their Turkish relatives and friends certainly knew how to practice good hospitality and celebrate it was going to be a big party that evening We laughed a lot especially at Huseyins acrobatics and cheekiness at the train What a way to usher the new year in Havva with all your friends family and your husband Congratulations again to you both and all the very best for a happy 2012 2011-12-31 06:12:48 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#101275 I really wish I could have seen this exhibition if you live in Melbourne you must see it Seen and Unseen photographs by Lex Mrocki ends tomorrow so be quick its closed today open Sunday 105pm. I used to work with Lex at Camera ActionCamera House in Melbourne and he always inspired me with his passion for documentary photography. Sadly he passed away suddenly only a few years ago. Jewish Museum of Australia26 Alma Rd St Kilda About a 2 minute walk from tram stop 32 on St Kilda Rd Routes 3 or 67From the Jewish Museums website Lex Mrocki Seen amp UnseenCurated by Emmanuel Santos in consultation with Lex Mrockis family this photographic exhibition is a homage to photographer Lex Mrocki 19642009. This month for the first time ever alongside his journalistic body of work Mrockis personal collection of photographs will be on display at the Gross Gallery. The exhibition includes a collaged mural of Australian Jewish News front covers spanning more than a decade ... 2011-8-27 02:34:02 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#99334 If you missed my two photos that featured in the recent Weekend Australian you are forgiven. I was very excited to have two postagestampsized pics of celebrant Belinda KendallWhite marrying Kasmira and Chris. The dream job story outlined the many crazy adventures Belinda has taken in order to officiate a marriage after a climb up Mount Kosciuszko while hot air ballooning even while on horse back. Crazy huh Great job Belinda 2011-7-28 13:30:45 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#95045 Well the wedding season of 20102011 is finally winding up. Phew What a season it was Only two weddings are left to edit now two fun loving and sometimes crazy couples celebrating their big days in very different ways. I will share with you once they have seen them bride and groom always firstNow is catch up time I have so many gorgeous photographs to share and stories to tell Ill start with our now dear friends Amy and Chris. Amy and Chris are a loving and kind couple who we are very greatful to have met and can now call our good friends They met at university and fell in love. Amy a very talented painter see below for one of her stunning works and Chris a scientist had been working on their PhDs as well as juggling their wedding plans. I tell you I dont know how much writing I would have achieved if I was in the same boat They decided to have their ceremony on a beautiful property on Bruny Island the big trouble was choosing which stunning backdrop to have the grassy hill t... 2011-5-30 06:12:14 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#85044 I was fortunate to photograph my childhood friend Megans wedding in Hobart recently. She moved to Adelaide a few years ago and met Adam. He is such a gentleman very kind and caring I am so happy for them both They married at The St Davids Park Rotunda which looked especially romantic in the misty rain around us. Congratulations guys 2011-1-20 02:30:06 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#80425 I have been a little quiet in blog world lately but as I said last post wedding season has now begun and it has been cRaZy Of course that is crazy in a really wonderful way Being a part of someones big day is a real privilege and to be able to stalk share celebrate and make lovely pictures with them makes my job the best in the world I dont mean to boast Well I feel a little overwhelmed with all the photographs I want to share so I will start with the lovely Bronwyn and Adrian from Melbourne. Their ceremony was in front of an old oak tree at the Chirnside Park Golf Course. It was so romantic I dont need to say much more check out the photographs below. Isnt Bronwyn beautiful More to come soon. 2010-11-16 02:22:08 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#76785 The 20102011 wedding season has officially begun Firstly many of the popular weekends have already been booked out so contact me as soon as you have decided the date of your big day to avoid disappointment. I dont like saying no I wish I could be involved in all of your weddingsI thought I would post a picture of one of the beautiful lacelook umbrellas a lovely bride donated to me thank you so much Megan. If Im photographing your day and they suit your aesthetic I would love to lend them to you. There are three in total all in the same design. The should offer protection against light rain. Im all up for dancing in the rainIf a hand crafted material lace parasol is more your style baring in mind they dont offer any wet weather protection check out The Lace Shop in Richmond southern Tasmania 03 6260 2493. They specialize in lace doilies and table runners too so ladies I would not recommend bringing along your fiance. It wasnt Grahams thing at all 2010-10-1 03:41:37 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#75810 I didnt know how to post this without sounding silly but I love books. Not just the reading of them or the smell of a brand new one or the feel of the aged spine of an old favourite or even the dismembered sculptures some artists make of them. Its all of the above plus more Im just not ready to put my finger on it yet.Here is a tiny snippet of my book obsession my recent submission to a minibook challenge hosted by Interweave America. The brief was simple to be no larger than 6 x 6 x 1 inch in mixed media materials. Such a vague requirement I think makes it harder not easier to work with sometimes I tried to focus on alternative structures for a book while still keeping it practical and here we are Tada My first attempt for this train of thought anyway Double Notes in Thirds.Double Notes in Thirds is also the title of one of the exercises on the music manuscripts that line it discovered with great joy after modeling my double note design How awesome is it when things just fall t... 2010-9-19 06:19:18 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#73036 We had fun in the afternoon sun....with a whole lot of silliness thrown in Thanks again Julie Alana Lucas Riley Cody and Baden. 2010-8-17 06:28:09 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#71982 It is pretty exciting Venus the lovable guide dog puppy I photographed a few months ago has made the front page of this seasons Puppy Love magazine She also has a double page spread featuring some of her portraits too. Thanks for letting me know Katrina 2010-8-3 03:18:11 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#70504 I love looking through old photographs. I suppose they dont necessarily need to be old with time photos but just ones that have been forgotten and then stumbled across again. After high school I adored photographing the local DanceSport events on a trusty Pentax K1000 film camera. I certainly didnt have a good hit rate if the overall clarity and sharpness was judged alone however the photographs did have a lovely soft romantic feel about them. I hope you like the eclectic mix below....and here is another I just found Crazy colour I just love it 2010-7-16 06:57:36 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#69366 The final wedding of the season was certainly a beautiful one Megan and Ben wed on a chilly Hobart day one filled with the lovely golden reminders of autumn. They were certainly brave planning it for this time of the year especially now being Queensland residents Everything was carefully planned right down to the groomsmens socks......well sort of. The cheeky groom Ben ensured he had these covered and surprised his lovely wifetobe at the alter revealing a glow of yellow socks They exchanged vows at St Davids Cathedral where Megans Parents too were married followed by the reception at the Cascade Brewery and Visitors Centre. Congratulations again Megan and BenMore photographs will be uploaded soon UPDATE Check out Megan and Bens highlight gallery here. 2010-7-2 09:00:44 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#68464 I couldnt help myself I had to share some of the gorgeous kittys we met on the weekend at the Hobart Cat Show Please excuse the haziness in some they were all resting inside their wire cages as I snapped away.This little one must be a relative of our little Poppi Cat she is a British Short Hair kitten too How cute is she 2010-6-21 03:45:36 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#66046 Meet Venus. She is a lovely but cheeky guide dog intraining currently being cared for by Katrina and Danny in Hobart. It will soon be time for her to further her education and then head off to care for a blind person in need. A portrait or petrait to remember her sad but caring puppy dog eyes was a must Here is a snippet of our play in the park. 2010-5-25 03:26:51 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#63748 Kathryn and Allan were blessed with a beautiful sun soaked day for their garden wedding down at South Arm. Their day flew by quicker than any other I have shot. This may have had something to do with all the laughs we had in the gardens on the beach on the gorgeous ship the Windward Bound and the trip across the Derwent River on the TonOFun to the reception. Phew What a day Congratulations guysMore photographs can be found here. 2010-4-25 02:50:28 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#63695 Tomorrow Sunday the 25th of April is a day to remember the brave soldiers for ANZAC day but also it is World Pin Hole day After your early start tomorrow morning rustle up a quick pin hole camera get snapping then scan and upload them for the the world to see Why not combine the two and record the parade if the sun is up and shining bright. Check out the official web page here it has an awesome resource page and also these other sites for camera building exposure guides and ideas.I had a ball creating my matchbox pin hole camera the MatchFlex a couple of year back. Check out some of the photographs in the gallery again under the art projects tab or click here. Hope you are not linked out Ill keep you posted on how tomorrows turn outHere are some images to get you thinking....from top Melbourne artists David Tatnell and Steph Tout I believe Tatnell uses large format negatives in his process where Tout produces her beautiful panoramas from a multiple pinholes in a round biscuit ti... 2010-4-24 03:25:49 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#63468 My brother and his mates love making grand sand sculptures down on Bellerive Beach. I couldnt help but share them I got a call 3 hours into this build of a giant squid and shark and couldnt get over the amount of people watching on quietly with big smiles from the car park. Joggers sped by and returned with their familys in tow watching the guys trim down the slightly over weight shark killer whale into a streamlined beast. Great job Matt Ben Aleks Lansdell and Steph I wonder how long it lasted..... 2010-4-21 03:52:41 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#61156 Fairfield Boat House is a delightful place to enjoy banana splits devonshire tea and....a wedding brunch Chris and Sara exchanged vows on the banks of the Yarra River on a beautiful summers morn followed by eggs bacon mushrooms and tomatoes mmm in good old fashioned charm. Sara even suprised her husbandtobe by her entrance upstream as her father rowed her to the ceremony. We had a lot of fun playing with a Polaroid Camera too such a fun and creative couple to work with Sara and Chris congratulations again on your marriage More photographs coming soon EDIT Here are more images now in the gallery 2010-3-23 00:59:02 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#60681 Dave and Nadia were married at St Alfreds Church in Blackburn North Victoria. It was an awesome service Following afternoon tea the bridal party had some winddown time at Blackburn Lake. Having never seen this nature reserve before I had expected wider more open spaces but was delighted to find a real romantic whimsical feel as the light and my subjects danced amongst the trees. The afternoon sun trickled through the gum canopy over head the bride and groom were glowing with joy it was just beautiful Congratulations again Nadia and Dave More photos to be uploaded soon UPDATE Check out more photos in the gallery here. 2010-3-16 22:03:27 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#60117 Well it has been a crazy wedding season....and it is not finished yet Here is a sneak peak at Aaron and Nikkis recent wedding at the beautiful Saint Davids Cathedral in Hobart. More photographs coming soon UPDATE More of Aaron and Nikkis photographs can be now found here in the gallery section. 2010-3-9 04:59:36 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#60116 We have moved We are now based in beautiful Hobart town in Tasmania......and we are just loving it. Check out what God prepared for us from our balcony. Stunning isnt it And yes dont worry interstate enquiries are still warmly welcomed as always 2010-3-9 04:44:26 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#56266 It was a great way to begin 2010 with both Silver and Bronze awards in the recent International Aperture Awards Hooray You can check out the Gold award talent by visiting their website here. 2010-1-16 06:44:04 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#54764 Where has the year gone I have been so busy these last few months I havent been able to share any projects here on the blog Sorry Ill start by sharing our little star child Poppi. She gives my husband Graham and I great joy at the end of a busy day with her impish ways and green bean catching abilities. I not so recently acquired a new tool for my tool kit and instead of chasing poor Graham around to trial my new lens the usual situation I followed our dear little Poppi. She was a great sport who beamed all her usual cheekiness so I just had to share them For kitty lovers I have a 2010 calendar available which you can check out here.More soon on recent portrait shoots weddings and other projects that dont fit in the usual categories.... 2009-12-19 03:21:41 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#51531 Normal 0 false false false ENAU XNONE XNONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Style Definitions table.MsoNormalTable msostylenameTable Normal msotstylerowbandsize0 msotstylecolbandsize0 msostylenoshowyes msostylepriority99 msostyleqformatyes msos... 2009-10-28 22:12:10 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#51231 My time at university has come to an end After seven years of studying part time a Bachelor of Contemporary Art at Deakin University it is finally completed. Here are some images from the final collaborative unit where I worked with five talented artists from a range of disciplines and together we created the installation piece See Me Crumple. From the program See Me Crumple is an immersive play space reminiscent of the carnival fun house. This collaboration of artistic mediums threads together the virtual and physical to generate a fantasy world where nothing is quite as it seems but everything is what you make of it. On show 1518th of October 2009 as part of Framed 01 at Deakin University Phoenix Theatre Foyer Burwood Victoria. Many thanks to fellow group members Ren Flannery Tracie Crockford Sara Miracola Sarah Long and TanyaSue Uscinas. Watch out for these names 2009-10-23 04:31:58 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#50987 This was a fun shoot from a couple of weeks ago thankfully the paint wasnt too cold for Nikki Check out the work of face and body artist Lynne Jamieson FaceMagic for more information on body art experiences. Thanks again Nikki for letting me be apart of yours 2009-10-20 06:12:59 http://www.jessicaking.com.au/page10.htm#50904 Hello I would like to show you some little snippets of recent projects on the run as well as images that get me excited. Yes I can easily get carried away with the delight that some pictures give and thought it would be nice to share with you too.Thanks for reading......I am not an artist of words by any means so I will say very little but please visit again to take a lookJess 2009-10-19 08:21:30