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David & Mary’s Intimate Elopement at Silver Ridge Retreat – Flagstone Creek Wedding celebrant Christine Mills.

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David & Mary’s Intimate Elopement at Silver Ridge Retreat – Flagstone Creek Wedding celebrant Christine Mills. David and Mary’s elopement at Silver Ridge Retreat in Flagstone Creek was a powerful reminder that simple can be stunning. Just outside of Toowoomba , this scenic venue offers breathtaking views across the Lockyer Valley. T he perfect backdrop for a heartfelt, private wedding ceremony. The couple chose to keep things intimate: no fanfare, just raw emotion, soft light, and the presence of a few close loved ones. Their ceremony was beautifully officiated by celebrant Christine Mills , whose calm and warm presence set the tone for the day. As their Toowoomba wedding photographer , I had the privilege of capturing the quiet moments of Mary’s smile as she walked across the grass, David’s expression as he saw her, and the way the light danced behind them as they said their vows. This gallery features candid ceremony images, romantic portraits bathed in stunning light. It...

Tweeters Country Getaway – A Stunning Outdoor Wedding Venue Near Crows Nest

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  Tweeters Country Getaway – A Stunning Outdoor Wedding Venue Near Crows Nest Tweeters Country Getaway is a beautiful outdoor wedding venue near Crows Nest, Queensland , perfect for couples looking to celebrate in nature with all the comforts of a professionally equipped space. With a full commercial kitchen and modern catering facilities, it’s ideal for creating a seamless and stress-free wedding day. Your wedding ceremony can take place at the charming on-site wedding altar , with seating provided for all your guests. The venue also features a separate bar area and dance floor , allowing guests who love to dance to enjoy loud music without disturbing others. Those who prefer a quieter atmosphere can relax and catch up with friends at the bar — no need to shout over the music thanks to this thoughtful layout.    In the morning, couples and guests can enjoy a recovery breakfast using the BBQ facilities , followed by a refreshing dip in the plunge pool — the perfect w...

Interview with Kraz Kev from power FM

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Here is the audio. As Toowoomba wedding photographer you can be given a lot of opportunites. Here is an interview i did ith Krazy Kev form Power FM.   Kev: It's crazy Kevin out and about on Power FM for our business section and I've got a lovely gentleman here. What's your name? David: David, David Rook I’m a Toowoomba wedding photographer. Kev: Now David, I met you at a country wedding quite recently and you are a wedding photographer. Tell us all about wedding photography. David: I love wedding photography. Country wedding photography is what I chose to do instead of fashion or real estate photography because wedding photography it's about life. A wedding is that one day, hen life happens. All the good and the bad bits come out in people, the beginnings and the endings of things, like you're going away from your parents but you're developing your own relationship and building your own family. That all happens on ...
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Can you believe this guy was so organised? The future groom purchased the ring and then started to plan the proposal. He knows his future fiancé favourite flower is the sun flower. But he lives in Brisbane and there aren’t any sunflower farms in Brisbane.  Being an industrious guy, he phoned the local Toowoomba tourist board to find out when the sunflowers would be ready to harvest and if they knew of farmers.  He found a farmer named Mario and he has a farm at Green Mount. Then phoned me and that date was set. The farmer Mario was such a good guy he watered a large section of sun flowers just they would look their very best for the photos.  I don't know how the future managed to talk his to be fiancé into a three-hour drive to a farm just to see some sun flowers but I'm sure we all can agree he is remarkable man. When they pulled up and got of the car. I was there with my camera gear. She asked me if it was ok if they could look around?  I ...

Choosing your wedding venue with photos in mind.

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  Choosing your wedding venue with photos in mind. Having your wedding photos at your wedding reception venue is an idea that should be considered when choosing a wedding reception venue. First and foremost, decide on the type of wedding you want, the reception venue will set the tone for you wedding. Will you have a casual or formal wedding? Its your wedding and it should reflect who you are as a couple.    Your wedding day is so hectic, and time is short, that’s why you spend so time planning your wedding. Time is so precious and time management is essential to your wedding because it’s your day. Having wedding photos is fun and an important part of your day but you want to have fun and celebrate with your friends and family. Travelling between ceremony and photo locations can take a lot of time. But if you choose a wedding venue that is in a beautiful location not only will take stress out of your day, but you’ll save time for the all-important pa...

Is there a wedding venue in Toowoomba's C.B.D. with a country homestead feel ?

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A lot of newly engaged couples in Toowoomba love the being on the land, but your friends are city far away or in the outback and it’s hard to organise a country feel wedding but have the convenience of a city.   Toowoomba is the gateway to the Darling Downs and surrounded by famer and the rural lifestyle. Trying to find he perfect wedding venue is not an easy task.    It's almost impossible to find a wedding venue in Toowoomba that has the old-world charm and still be in walking distance to night life, that has excellent parking and is a incredible location for your wedding photos. You must have a venue with all these features is impossible to find. But we can’t forget important things like gorgeous set up fine food and with a wine cellar that would make any wine lover weak at the knees. You have so many ideas in mind for you wedding but you want to keep it convenient for all your guests who need accommodation after a long day of celebrating your wonderfu...