Uluru – Kata Tjuta

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Posted in Travels

A little look back to my time at Ayers rock in December :)

First thing Boxing day morning I flew up to Uluru (Ayers Rock) for 4 amazingly wonderful days. I was there of course to shoot an elopement but I stayed an extra couple of days just for me.

It was my third, and hopefully not last trip to the Rock, and it still took my breath away just the same as it did the first time 9 years ago.

It was like a 4 day photo safari. 2 sunrises, 2 sunsets, and a whole lot of walking in between.

Here’s a taste of what I saw, and I can only hope it encourages more people to visit this truly incredible place!

First off, Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)

The Olgas Photographer: Kata Tjuta

There was so much more greenery this time, the desert was alive with trees, flowers, lizards and lots of bugs :)

Australian Desert Photographer: SunflowersKata Tjuta Photography: Australian Red CentreNorthern Territory Photographer: The Olgas at SunsetRed Centre Sunset Photographer: Kata Tjuta

The pre dawn

Uluru Sunrise Photographer: Ayers RockAyers Rock Sunrise Photographer: Uluru & Kata TjutaAlice Springs Photographer: Desert Flowers

A classroom cave where children were taught to paint

Uluru Photographer: Aboriginal Cave Painting

The changing colours of Uluru

Ayers Rock Photographer: Changing colours of Uluru sunset

Note – due to the restrictions on commercial photography within the grounds of the National Park. These images are not for sale.

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by Kellee

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Katie Jones - These are stunning. It’s such a beautiful place, I hope to visit there again one day.

Bec - I love the changing colours of Uluru shot. Fantastic! Gorgeous colours in all of them.

Charntelle & Michael | The Elopement

Saturday, January 7, 2012 Posted in Weddings

When Charntelle first contacted me 7 months ago to say they were eloping at Ayers Rock and wanted me to fly up to photograph it, I was insanely excited. It sounded beautiful, a sunrise ceremony overlooking Uluru, only 2 guests, followed by some portraits through the red sand dunes and dirt tracks.

It honestly was just as perfect as I had been imagining.

I arrived at the lookout about an hour before the sunrise with a blanket of stars covering the sky.

Ayers Rock Wedding Photographer: Surise

Quite possibly the most breathtaking aisle I’ve ever seen

Ayers Rock Wedding Photographers: Bride & groom arriving at ceremonyAyers Rock Wedding Photography: Elopement ceremony

The ceremony was incredibly emotional, their vows were so heartfelt and beautiful.

Uluru Wedding Photographer: Bride & Groom during ceremonyUluru Wedding Photographers: Kiss the brideUluru Wedding Photography: Kissing behind bouquet

The sun broke just moments after they signed the marriage certificate.

Australian Wedding Photographer: Sunrise ceremony

The morning light was so incredible. I think I’ll be doing many more sunrise shoots from now on.

Australian Wedding Photographers: Dessert bouquet at sunriseAustralian Wedding Photography: Bride & Groom portraitsAlice Springs Wedding Photographer: Bridal portraits

The whole morning was so relaxed and they were just so happy!

Alice Springs Wedding Photographers: Desert portraitsAlice Springs Wedding Photography: Groom portrait

Walking back down the aisle. I love this shot so much, Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) in the background and the track meandering through the scrub.

Elopement Photographer: Bride & Groom walking down the aisle

Elopement Photographers: Bride & Groom holding hands

The whole elopement came about after they planned a 2 week road trip and decided to get married while they were away. So this red dirt road sums up the whole trip.

Elopement Photography: Australian Desert weddingNorthern Territory Wedding Photographer: Red Centre Elopement

Charntelle & Michael, thank you so much for inviting me to share this intimate day with you. Congratulations again!

I’m sure all your friends and family got the shock of their lives when you showed them what you’ve been up too :)

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Ric Latham - Beautiful work! Gorgeous couple too!

Sydney Wedding Photographer | Featured | Style Me Pretty - [...] I flew up to Uluru (Ayers Rock) for 4 amazingly wonderful days. I was there of course to shoot an elopement but I stayed an extra couple of days just for [...]

mercedes - This. Is. Amazing. <3!

Shyann - I love this Kellee!! So beautiful and touching. It looks like such a special moment between the two of them, you did a wonderful job capturing everything!

Erica - Great work, what an amazing location. :)

Lara - This is so beautiful and intimate. What a loverly way to get married.

Tracy Morter - Simply stunning!

Mark Quade - I totally agree with Sam. I WANT that first pic on my wall! Seriously amazing work Kellee, and yeah I am more than a little jealous :)

Dan - Striped down, this is what a wedding is all about – two people and their insane depth-less love for each other.

Alisa - Now that is an intimate wedding! What a wonderful way to start your life together. Beautifully done, beautifully done.

Johanna - So intimate and warm set. The location is just breathtakingly beautiful.

Dacia Rolando - Beautiful! That first shot is especially stunning.

sam hurd - hmmmm i could seriously see that first image as a giant print on my wall :)

Derek Christie - This is so romantic. Beautiful light and you’ve captured them perfectly. I can see they are totally in love. I like the close up of them holding hands. Lovely.

ALMA - Awesome work and awesome spot!!

Martin Pemberton - Great images, would love to photograph an elopement

/mariahedengren - What a location! That aisle really is breathtaking. Awesome couple, good job Kellee!

Helen Knights - Wow! I bet they’re ‘over the moon’ with these photos. So special.

Bec - So jealous! I love this ceremony. I love unique! well done!

Nora - Wow Kellee! Captured so beautifully.

Lindsay Taryn - oh my godddddd I LOVE THESE SO MUCH!!! and i love how you captured kata tjuta from afar too (it still stands as the most beautiful place i’ve ever seen). so gorgeous! :D

ayesha - omg… these are absolutely gorgeous!!! the light is breathtaking, as is the scenery… what incredible memories for them!!! and such a beautiful ceremony… really, one of the most beautiful i’ve ever seen. haha i’m so jealous you got to shoot something like this :) but you totally killed it!!

Lauren - So gorgeous! It all looks perfect, the colours are amazing!

Kelley Bodycott - LOVE LOVE LOVE them they were worth the wait. You are so clever :) Might have to get some tips from you.

Jocelyn - Wow Kel, these are sooo amazing!!!

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