Melbourne Portrait, Music, Editorial and Wedding Photographer | Lucy Spartalis

If it weren’t for Anna + James, Alastair and I may never have made it to Portugal.

If we could, we’d visit every corner of the globe – but the world is just too damn huge, and there are too many amazing places to see. Neither of us knew much about Portugal, and it might never have reached high enough on the list of ‘must-see’ places for us to make the time to visit; so thank god Anna + James decided to get hitched there. Portugal – WE LOVE YOU.

Anna + James’ destination wedding was part sightseeing holiday, part food-fest, part beachside getaway, part fiesta. They were joined by 80+ of their closest friends and family to celebrate in style in the quaint towns of Cascais and Mafra, basing their stay at the incredible fortress-come-hotel+artist community Pousada Cascais, and celebrating the wedding day in the charming canary yellow grounds of the  Quinta De Sant’Ana (the latter came with it’s own friendly flock of white doves. Of course it did.)

Gorgeous people, incredible atmosphere, a gypsy jazz band, wine tastings, a lifetime supply of cheese, and a rave cave.

This is how you do it.

Captured by She Takes Pictures He Makes Films.
Soundtrack for Alastair’s film kindly provided by:
Ultrafox – Vette 
Ehren Ebbage – Earthquakes
Soft Pipes – Unpaid Holiday 

– REHEARSALS + COCKTAILS –

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– GETTIN HITCHED –

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– SLEEPY BEACHSIDE SANGRIA DAY –

Alastair and I were flown to New Zealand as She Takes Pictures He Makes Films to capture Carla + Nick’s stylish wedding, held on Waiheke Island… a little slice of pure paradise. Perfect beach after perfect beach, lush forests and glorious vineyards.

Carla + Nick (both Kiwi expats, now living in NSW) celebrated with their closest friends and family in a beautiful vineyard, after a morning of fishing and relaxing with friends at their respective rented baches (or shacks, as Aussies call them). The party lasted well into the night… and the next day. Possibly even the next day.

Look out for many appearances from their adorable little lady. What a squeezable face.

♦ Featured on The Lane

Soundtrack for Alastair’s film kindly provided by:

Radiation City, written by Delorean – What Would You Do

Gold Lake – Lovers

“I knew as soon as were engaged I wanted Lucy Spartalis and Alastair Innes to shoot and film our wedding.   I have never seen better wedding photography or footage than the thoughtful and sophisticated style in which they work.  We were blown away with emotion and gratitude when we received our photographs.  The attention to detail, even down to the packaging, to the imagery of our casual “before” shots, candid wedding guests having fun (a favourite for the album), the ceremony, food and formal photos.  They were able to capture the harsh New Zealand light and turn it into a series of soft, magical images throughout the day and into the night.  Through the photos and the film it’s almost as if Waiheke Island is another character in our wedding story – which we love! xx” – Carla + Nick