Night shoot

Night shoot

About 4 months ago, Kristie Maynard of Chic Visage came up with a plan to do a night shoot at the beach. Both of us at the time had absolutly no idea how or if it would work out for us and we put the idea on the back burner for a while.

With the addition of the new camera, lighting from her husband- Thanks Darce. Amanda Knuckey on hair (you can never go wrong with manda!) and the gorgeous Lucy willing to brave the evening ocean we were set for a fun shoot.

Lucy was on her second photoshoot ever- yes ever! You certainly can't tell. She's another up and comer in the industry that I belive once she's spotted will go onto bigger and better things! She's already a featured extra in the Wolverine movie and we're all eagerly waiting to see if the scenes remain in the movie or not! I for one can't wait!!! Just remember us Lucy when you're cruising the world rich and famously! :)

All seemed to go to plan and I believe that Chic is happy with her photos and can't choose some for her portfolio either! I know I can't! hahah I can't imaging how on earth Lucy will!

Thanks again to all of you who helped out on the shoot I think the late night was well worth the effort!

Rebecca Frith Photoshoot

Rebecca Frith shoot- Sydney

There are just so many images I really like from this photoshoot! It was too hard to choose which to put up. There are still more which I am in the process of editing now which will pop up at a later date once I do them. Again teaming up with Chic Visage whilst we were both in Sydney met Rebecca Frith- an upcoming star I believe. She is just fabulous to work with and will certainly go a long way!

The last two images above were taken by my husband and business partner Chris on his first photographing assignment. He is always in the background at other shoots but with the extra camera body floating around ( I had the new one :) ) He couldn't resist.

I really love his perspective he captured and I think later down the track will be a valuable addition to the team.

Love Jules

Beauty Shoot #1

Beauty Shoot #1

Chic Visage collaborated with Sheryn Arthur (Hair Stylist) to create a series of beauty images for Chic's portfolio.

As always model Julia supplied the gorgeous face to work with and above is the best from the shoot. There are a couple of others I will add later but to date... this one's my favourite

Beach shoot #1

Beach shoot #1 was a really really challenging weekend for all involved. External factors created an interesting challenge for us all however all the girls were fantastic and worked really hard.
We all came away with some fantastic images making it hard on all of us to select our favourites.
The file uploader for images isn't working for some reason so here is a link to the posted images :)
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/album.php?aid=2014223&id=1086084707&ref=mf
I hope you enjoy them

Jules

How the months fly!

Ok.... So i'm a little behind on my blog and its not by weeks, it has now officially been months. Capturing Essence has been a busy little business since February's and today I hope to update you all on the pictures I love.

It has been a fabulous time working with the ever fabulous Chic Visage, Rockstars and Royalty and a newbie to my list of people to work with, Jacqueline Scott. Jacqui came in at the last moment on her day off to assist with a fun jewellery shoot for Rockstars and Royalty and did such a gorgeous job! Thanks again X

We have ventured to the coast again for a final beach shoot before winter. A night time and early morning shoot that left all of us delierious with lack of sleep. 3 hours is a challenge for anyone!

I've started doing beauty photoshoots with local makeup artsist after meeting and attending a Rae Morris masterclass. She is such an amazing makeup artist it was really interesting to hear her point of view.
That very same weekend, Chic Visage and I worked with the stunning Rebecca Frith in Sydney on a portfolio photoshoot which had some surprising results. With my brand new camera in tow it was a great opportunity to see how it worked- and boy did it work!

I am also in the process of producing a porfolio album of work from late 2008-2009. I am really pleased with a lot of the images that have been produced, I just didn't realise just how many images I had! It's been a tough couple of weeks choosing the favourites- Hope you like it Vick! xxx

There are that many images to post I will have to do each shoot individually.
I hope you enjoy them!

Take care and stay safe
Love always

Jules
Capturing Essence Photography

Capturing Essence gets some print time

Capturing Essence has been given some publicity by the folks at Prestige publications after the recent bridal fair in Canberra.
Its a nice start to 2009 and my year is already starting to fill up!
2010 brings about a year of travel and fun with 6 weddings already booked and NONE are in Canberra. Not bad for my second year of being afloat.

http://www.weddingguide.com.au/IndustryNews.aspx#
Check out the wedding guide blurb!
Take care and have a fantastic week!

Jules

Handmake Market- With Love

Come to the Canberra handmake market THIS saturday and see how busy all of the local canberra crafties have been!!! It is for a fabulous cause and a whole lot of fun!
It will be a first for me personally as it will be Capturing Essence's FIRST... MAIDEN stand anywhere :)
I am thrilled... also a little tired but i am slowly getting prepared!!!!

Can't wait to see you all there!!!!
Take care and have a wonderful week!

-Jules

Wedding of Jodie & Patrick
June 2008

This wedding was one of my first truely solo outings. It was a Sydney wedding with a local Canberra couple. I still adore their images and wanted to put them on the blog for you to see.
I know the couple were very happy with the images as Jodie had trouble trying to drive home as she was sneaking a peek at her albums.

Jodie's dog even got pictures taken. She's a very old pup so needed to be apart of the family photos.

At the church- The bridesmaids arrive

The weather was not on our side, In fact it is one of two weddings i have done where it has thrown it down. It didn't deter the couple from getting some gorgeous images!

Ah old romance, the bride got the umbrella... The groom a little damp.

Over the next few weeks i'll begin to put up some of the newer wedding images but if you want to see more sooner, please head to
www.capturingessence.com.au and view my portfolio online.

Happy new year! I wish all the best of health and happiness for the new year!

Is it cold in here?

Brrrrr is it cold in here or is that just me? Oh no wait Candice has arrived for her shoot! Gorgeous girl who I LOVE working with saved my life the other day when my booked model was unavailable. She came after work and we shot until the collaborating team were happy with their shots.

It just so happened that that didnt take long!

Once again Kristie from Chic Visage (new web page check it out! www.chicvisage.com) out did herself and the results speak for themselves.

I was a laugh getting Candice NOT to smile during the shoot as when she did it scared the team watching. Evil Ice Queen and smiling do not go very well together!

There are loads more photos to put up, and when I get a bit more time, they will be up

We always have a ball and I look forward to playing again soon!!!!

Merry Christmas and have a safe silly season!

All my love
Jules X

Collaborating with Chic Visage #2

Chic Visage has outdone herself yet again! With an electric eye make up and jungle themes it was always bound to be a LOT of fun! Hope you like the pics!