ENVY has left the building.

What are you doing here?

Word on the street is that there's a new ENVY Blog in town...and it's much better than this one.

Get yourself over there and check it out!

http://envywebsite.com/blog/

But wait! Don't forget to change your RSS feed subscription because this will be the last post on the old ENVY blog. I know it's sad, but you can cheer yourself up by subscribing to the new and improved SUPER ENVY Blog!!

See you there,
Kx

2010 AIPP Western Australian Wedding Album of the Year Award

And the winner is...ROGER CLARK!

I know this blog has been quiet for the past few months while we've been busy riding motorbikes around WA for charity, redesigning our studio space, juggling kids on school holidays and grieving for a beautiful family member who sadly passed away...but what a way to kickstart it again!

This year is the first time a wedding album category has been included in the WAPPAs (Western Australain Professional Photographer of the Year Awards) and we are so thrilled that Roger was able to win the award for the Best Wedding Album of the Year.

Verbal comments to Roger by one of the interstate judges were that his album stood out because the bride and groom seemed genuinely happy and appeared to be relaxed and have a great rapport with the photographer. She also said that by the end of the album the judges felt as though they knew the couple. These comments mean a great deal to us because when we photograph weddings we aim to make each one different - to tell the story of that couple and their day...not "just another wedding". It's nice to know that this comes through in the images we make.

Our clients always tell us they love our albums and we've always known we create great albums - to have 5 interstate judges choose Roger's album as the best just confirms it!

The other exciting part of this year's WAPPAs was that Roger and I both received distinctions for our individual prints - Roger for his Portrait entry, and me for my Portrait and Wedding entries. The exhibition of all WAPPA entries can be viewed in the Lobby of the QV1 Building (250 St Georges Tce Perth). It runs until Friday 10 September. Or if you just want to see the category winners go to the AIPP website here.

Enjoy!

Kx

Ride for Regional Kids 29th May - 4th July
Western Australia Portrait Photography

3 weeks to go!!

Dodgee has the bike polished, camera gear packed and he's ready to hit the road.

He's off around Western Australia on his Harley-Davidson shooting kids portraits in each town with the session fees going to the Regional Kids charity. You can find out all about Regional Kids by clicking here. You'll also find the ride itinerary there so you can check to see if he will be visiting your town, and a link to register to join the ride if you feel like getting away for a while!

Roger has his own blog where you can follow the ride online
http://www.envyprojectsblog.com/

Kx

24/4/2010 Angela + Rohan
Margaret River Wedding Photography

Wedding Planners - Cape Style

Brides Dress - Vera Wang

Brides Shoes - Jimmy Choo

Brides hair - Lorna Marie Wedding Hair

Flowers - Rebecca Grace

Celebrant - Neale Fong

Ceremony - Private residence, Yallingup

Reception - Wills Domain

Photographers - Kirsty & Roger Clark, ENVY Photography

Congratulations Angela & Rohan - your wedding was truly something special.

Wills Domain is now officially one of our favourite wedding venues...and it was even more spectacular thanks to the amazing Georgie & Kristin from Cape Style. Those girls are the best wedding planners. Ever.

Click on the image below to view the slideshow

Enjoy!

Kx

17/4/2010 Jade + Rick
Margaret River Wedding Photography

Ceremony & reception - Flutes
Music - The beautiful Paige Trantham
Photographers - Kirsty & Roger Clark, ENVY Photography

Rick's groomsmen gave me a nickname at the wedding. Thankfully they live on the other side of the world because it's not one that I'd like to be stuck with!

Click on the image below to view a slideshow from Jade & Rick's wedding.

Enjoy!
K x (aka V P)

27/3/2010 Clara + Nigel
Margaret River Wedding Photography

Ceremony - Secret Garden
Wedding Stylists - Cape Style
Flowers - Blooming Beautiful
Afternoon Tea - Tealicious
Photographers - Kirsty & Roger Clark, ENVY Photography
Reception - Wills Domain

A beautiful wedding day which was topped off with a serenade by the bride to her groom...

Click on the images below to view a slideshow

Enjoy!

Kx

20/3/2010 Jo + Mark
Margaret River Wedding Photography

Ceremony - The Rose Pavillion
Flowers - Blooming Beautiful
Car - Margaret River Chauffeurs
Reception - Cullen Wines

Horse heads, Jamie Oliver and a leopard cow...this was a wedding to remember!

Roger and I were so impressed with the location Jo & Mark chose for their ceremony. The Rose Pavillion is simply beautiful - so charming and quaint, we can't wait to shoot there again!

Click on the image below to view a slideshow of photos from Jo & Mark's wedding.

Enjoy!

Kx

Twins!
Busselton Portrait Photography

This is a slideshow of images of some gorgeous twin boys which Roger photographed last week. It brings back so many memories of our own twin girls at that age - the cheeky little grins they gave each other which meant trouble, working things out together to wreak maximum havoc, and the cuddles x2 that made it all worthwhile...

Lord Byron said it best,
"To have joy one must share it.
Happiness was born a twin"

Click on the image below to view the slideshow.

Enjoy!
Kx

13/3/2010 Susan + Michael
Margaret River Wedding Photography

Ceremony & Reception - Saracen Estates

Flowers - Stemtation

Cars - Vintages Chevrolets

Photographers - Kirsty & Roger Clark, ENVY Photography

Susan & Michael had some divine intervention on their wedding day, with the rain thankfully staying away until just after the ceremony.

And their girls are two of the most curly, giggly, sticky bundles of cuteness I've ever met!

Click on the image below to see the slideshow

Enjoy!

K x

12/3/2010 Kristy + Neil
Margaret River Wedding Photography

Make up - Jen Thomas
Hair - Naomi Van Haeften
Flowers - Blooming Beautiful
Celebrant - Maureen Nicholson
Ceremony & Reception - Wise
Wheels - Mustang Tours Margaret River (Mmmmm...tasty)
Photographers - Roger Clark and Kirsty Clark, ENVY Photography

Kristy & Neil - thanks for sneaking around the back of the winery with us:)
Wise Winemakers - sorry for sneaking around the back of your winery :(

Click on the image below to view the slideshow.

Enjoy!
K x

P.S We just received this sweet message from Kristy & Neil...
hi - we're in Thailand, just finished watching our video on our 1 week anniversary and thought, "lets just see if the photo's are up......." WOW! we are both so pleased already they look amazing and we can't wait to see the rest - cheers also for the choice of background music - brilliant. thanks again for everything - mrs n&k d x

27/2/2010 Kelly + Mark
Margaret River Wedding Photography

Ceremony & Reception - Caves House

Kelly & Mark have been waiting patiently for this blog post so now, without further ado, here it is!!

Click on the image below to view the slideshow

Enjoy!

K x

Baby Grace
Perth Newborn Photography, WA

"grace 
–noun
1. elegance or beauty of form, manner, motion, or action."

Doesn't she suit her name perfectly?

Click on the image below for a very "grace-full" slideshow

Enjoy!
Kx

ENVY Newborn Portraits
Perth, WA

We met this gorgeous little girl about six years ago when she was a tiny baby. Then, two years later, we met her beautiful baby brother.

Another four years has gone by - time to meet their sweet baby sister...

Enjoy!

K x

ENVY Photography featured in Real Weddings Magazine!
Margaret River Wedding Photography

Roger and I are delighted to have one of our weddings featured in the current edition of Real Weddings Magazine. Natalie and David really did have a lovely wedding - every detail of the day was planned and executed to perfection.
Below is a scan of the feature, but if you're getting married go out and buy the magazine! It's full of ideas and pretty pictures to get you inspired!

Enjoy!
Kx

PS I've added a link to Natalie & David's wedding slideshow. Just click on the images below.

PPS This wedding was also featured in the Margaret River Bride & Groom Wedding Guide...without a photo credit to us :(

12/1/2010 Roger's post...
Capel, WA

Some days (we have all had these) you just can't take it anymore...you have to get away...maybe talk to someone, clear your head...get a fresh perspective on life...

How do I do this, you might ask? Well it normally involves jumping on Black Betty (that's my Harley by the way - not some creature I keep locked up in the garden shed) and going for a good long ride...You know, the wind in my face, the tarmac whizzing past my feet...just me and the road (ever wondered what a dog feels like when he sticks his head out the car window?)

So today I decided to visit some old friends in a little country town not too far from where I live. They are mostly a friendly bunch but most importantly they never give me a reason to leave without a smile on my face. Here then is a little tribute to my friends in Gnomesville...

Dodge

Click the image below to view the slideshow!

6/2/2010 Crystal + Ryan
Busselton wedding photography

Hair - Lorna Marie Wedding Hair
Flowers - Stemtation
Celebrant - Kerry Grist
Ceremony - Harwood's Cottage
Reception - The Goose
Wedding Photographers - Kirsty & Roger Clark ENVY Photography

Crystal & Ryan had the good fortune of rain on their wedding day. According to the wealth of knowledge on Google, rain is good luck on the day you tie the knot because a wet knot is harder to untie. It also means that your marriage will be blessed with fertility and good fortune...

Enjoy!

K x

Another Singapore Session

Roger and I were so impressed with these two kids. Such friendly, confident, gorgeous children who were a pleasure to photograph. And Roger was very impressed with their Dad's Harley...

Enjoy!

K x

Home sweet home

Singapore was great! Roger and I were able to:
- photograph some wonderful families in their spectacular homes,
- meet a room full of aspiring photographers and try to impart some knowledge,
- spend time with our kids,
- spend time with each other, and
- spend lots of money!

Now...back to work!
Below is a little selection of images from one of our Singapore sessions (more to follow soon)

Enjoy!

K x