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This post is a little overdue, it was shot a couple of months ago. Georgina and Michael are getting married in a few weeks and were down to do some final arrangements. Of cousr, part of those arrangements were to meet their photographer and have an engagement portrait shoot.

After our initial meeting it was shoot time and we headed off far and wide to find locations, which were all within 50 meters of the office.

This is going to be a fun wedding, and yes Georgina, you look good in photos and there is no need to be scared. I’m really looking forward to shooting the big day in a few weeks, I may even refresh my knowledge by watching The Sound of Music!

Many Launceston folk would remember a few years ago there a photorgapher at the Examiner called Glenn Daniels. He ran off got married and had a baby and started to work for a suburban newspaper in Melbourne. I just found out that he has made it onto the short list for the News Awards Photographer of the Year. Which I think is pretty dam cool, he’s up agains photogaphers from much much bigger newspapers who had a hell of alot more oppotunities than he does for good images.

Well done Glenn, I really hope you get up into the final, win it and get a trophy or somthing!

This shot was taken Christmas Day 2005, we were both alone for the day so once Glenn had finished work we went and hung out near some old boats, ate oysters and drank some beer. I also took some photos, which I know you will find unusual for me!

This is Molly, she lives somewhere around York Town Square in Launceston. She’s quite friendly and always up for a pat. I guess i’ve known Molly since Photobat moved into Holyman House, which is coming up on 3 years.

I reccomend spending some time in York Town Square and meeting Molly, it’s just nice to take some time out and pat cats.

If anyone knows Molly’s owner, please tell them to get in touch so I can give them a copy of the photo.

The Red Feather Inn has had a face lift. And it has turned out really really well!

Built in the 1800’s the Inn was one of Tasmania’s first coach inns and is now a high quality boutique hotel. The rooms are fantastic, they have a kind of modern / french provincial feel and are very stylish with their fittings and furnishings.The firs thoughts that went through my head when I had a little tour was wow. I knew the Inn in it’s previous incarnation as a restaurant and was amazed at it’s transformation. The rooms are so inviting and the baths look even more inviting. We were there early in the morning and the rooms were warm, a good thing for spring time in Tasmania! Every little detail has been individually picked and placed, I think half the enjoyment at staying here will be discovering all the little trinkets.

Out the back there is a large spacious garden which is going to be a very popular wedding and party spot. It’s fantastic and I can’t wait to shoot a special occasion out there.

The Inn is located in Hadspen just outside of Launceston on the way to Deloraine. Check out their website here.

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