The first step—especially for young people with energy and drive and talent, but not money—the first step to controlling your world is to control your culture. To model and demonstrate the kind of world you demand to live in. To write the books. Make the music. Shoot the films. Paint the art.
Busy busy busy!
That past few months have been crazy busy, but oh so wonderful.
This summer alone, I’ve photographed 36—yes, thirty-six—weddings so far. I cannot believe I’ve only just started, and I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to capture THAT many love stories. A big thank you to Danelle and Hook of A Couple of Night Owls for taking me under their wing and letting me second shoot for them for 19 of those weddings. Also, thank you to Nisha Ravji, Daud of Threetwentythree Photography, Amy Kate, and James Broadbent for the various hang outs and second shooting opportunities.
Man, it’s been one heck of a season. Amidst all that, I was also able to fly to INDIA (yes I can’t believe it as well) to photograph a traditional Assamese and Punjabi wedding. Not to mention, I’m topping it all off with my final wedding in FIJI. Yes, you read that right: F I J I. I am flying out in a week, and I can’t wait!
Here are a couple of photos from the past summer. I definitely suck at blogging, but I’m trying, and I need to try harder. There are too many beautiful stories to tell. I can’t let you guys miss out on it—so I will make more time for blogging in the weeks and months to come. Gabby and Fiti’s story is next!
I regularly update my Facebook Page and Instagram, so please follow me there if you’re interested.
My availability for 2015-2016 is filling up fast—so feel free to contact me to make a booking! More updates on life lately and all that I’m learning, soon.
Love you guys.
blackcoffeeandtantrum-deactivat asked:
Hi Louie! Yes, I’ve been shooting both digital and film, still. I just wish I could process the rolls I shoot! *expensive here* I might just mail it haha. And I’m still working on a doubles roll for you :)
About the AV-1, that happened with me as well! I was so so so scared. I love my AV-1 and I thought it was broken or something. But my friends said it’s a battery thing–and it was. Just replace it and check if it works again. :) let me know ok! Hope you’re doing great! God be with you, and live loved!
~Patty xx
It’s been such a wonderful season: shooting weddings almost every weekend, meeting so many new friends and inspirations, learning and struggling with being my own boss and critic, growing as a business owner, getting the opportunity to travel to India to shoot a wedding, and so much more! But before this season began, I was fortunate enough to be asked to film a little something for Skinny Love Weddings.
Abby and James were the most adorable couple - we had so much fun shooting with Natalie Morgan Photography!
If you’re wondering what Skinny Love does:
“Skinny Love takes all the fun and exciting parts of getting married and rolls them into an affordable, stylish, 90 minute pop-up wedding service.
Skinny Love offers pop-up style weddings with style AND substance - that won’t cost a bomb. We’ll also take all the fuss out of planning your wedding; because once you’ve booked your space, all you need to do is show up on the day with a marriage certificate, rings and the love of your life!”
CREDITS:
Styling & Organisers: Skinny Love Weddings
Cake: Caitlyn’s Cupcakes
Flowers: Ruby and Blush Floral Couture
Jewellery: Shh by Sadie
Photography: Natalie Morgan Photography and Patty Lagera Photography
Music: “Half Of Me” by Derek Clegg
“Rule My World” by Kings of Convenience
I talk before I think.
You shoot before you know who’s in your line of fire.
So somehow we’re the same, we’re causing people pain.
But I stand and take the blame, you scramble to deny it.
↠ The feeling you get when you finally get to bed after an incredible 13-hour shoot = BLISS. Off to the airport in 6 hours!
Can you guess where I’m headed next? ✈
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#portrait #philippines #thoughts #manila #itsmorefuneinthephilippines #pink #girlboss #liveauthentic #livefolk #exploremore #welltravelled #agameoftones #roamtheplanet #wearetravelgirls #TLPicks #wildernessculture #letswander #exploretocreate #beautifulplaces #LiveandExplore #neverstopexploring #lifeofadventure #bestplacestogo #stayandwander #lookslikefilm #passionpassport #MarkIV #canon_photos
What a wonderful Easter break. We spent the days and nights with family, friends, and a LOT of food (and a bit of work on the side too, of course) but I’m excited to get back into the swing of things.
One more month until Bali (EEP) and I have 9 weddings to edit, 3 more to shoot, plus 2 engagement sessions! 💛
It’s been such an incredible season filled with the most beautiful humans and experiences, and I can’t be more grateful than I am today. Now, LET’S DO THIS. 💥 (at Nelson, New Zealand)
↣ What a full day doing errands! Thankful that I got to spend time to look after myself amongst all the craziness: a trip to my counselor + some hot yoga too.
PS: I’m literally all smiles because 1) @sarah.florence and I found the best spots for the wedding this Saturday, and 2) I’m finally with Sam again!!!
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#portrait #floatswim #manila #itsmorefuninthephilippines #summer #liveauthentic #livefolk #exploremore #welltravelled #agameoftones #roamtheplanet #wearetravelgirls #TLPicks #wildernessculture #letswander #exploretocreate #beautifulplaces #LiveandExplore #neverstopexploring #lifeofadventure #bestplacestogo #stayandwander #lookslikefilm #newzealandroamers #MarkIV #canon_photos (at Manila, Philippines)
↣ What a full day doing errands! Thankful that I got to spend time to look after myself amongst all the craziness: a trip to my counselor + some hot yoga too.
PS: I’m literally all smiles today because 1) @sarah.florence and I found the best spots for the wedding this Saturday, and 2) I’m seeing Sam in a couple of hours!!!
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#portrait #floatswim #manila #itsmorefuninthephilippines #summer #liveauthentic #livefolk #exploremore #welltravelled #agameoftones #roamtheplanet #wearetravelgirls #TLPicks #wildernessculture #letswander #exploretocreate #beautifulplaces #LiveandExplore #neverstopexploring #lifeofadventure #bestplacestogo #stayandwander #lookslikefilm #newzealandroamers #MarkIV #canon_photos (at Manila, Philippines)
♡ Missing this one so much today…
Any long distance tips - come at me x
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#culturallyinsensitiveboyfriend #yellowfever #royspeak #queenstownlive #wanaka #summer #liveauthentic #livefolk #exploremore #agameoftones #roamtheplanet #TLPicks #longdistance #exploretocreate #LiveandExplore #neverstopexploring #lifeofadventure #bestplacestogo #stayandwander #newzealandroamers #MarkIV #canon_photos (at Roys Peak)
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