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Just when I thought Australian politics would slide into the abyss of anti-gay wedding mediocrity, I’m pleasantly gob-smacked by the swift and decisive nature the “yes” vote took to manifest late last year. What a triumph! Love is love! Finally!!!! Now the party is over, its down to business. Wedding business. Australia voted and it […]

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February 12, 2018September 15, 2018Samantha Halpern

Human Icon Alchemy – Your Personal Branding Imagery

Anyone can and should have a strong personal brand. Who are you? What do you stand for? What are you known for? Do you express yourself with your wardrobe? Are you Kmart or Armani? We all like to be defined and feel understood and to understand others

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April 6, 2016March 30, 2017blogjettybluecom

JettyBlue’s Expert Vendor of the Month – The Barefaced Bride!

Happy International Women’s Day ladies! To celebrate, I’m announcing my expert vendor for March is The Barefaced Bride. The Barefaced Bride is a specialised bridal studio located in the Sutherland Shire that buys and sells preloved, second hand and sample designer wedding gowns. Created by Melanie Bowman, The Barefaced Bride has a stunning collection of […]

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March 8, 2013March 8, 2013blogjettybluecom

Nicole & Daniel’s Wedding Day 14/03/15

These two are so devillishly good-looking, but don’t let that fool you – they’re cute as a button together and drop dead gorgeous on the inside to boot! They’re engagement shoot was a bit rainy, but their wedding day was a sunny affair an everyone enjoyed the whole day. The groom shed a tear or […]

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April 1, 2015April 1, 2015blogjettybluecom

SWBCC Inaugural Gala Ball

Last Friday evening I had the pleasure of photographing the inaugural gala ball for the SWBCC (South West Bankstown Chamber of Commerce). The premier was there and she gave a unique Q&A style session rather than a long-winded speech which was a refreshing change. The Bankstown sports club was resplendent in its Gala regalia and […]

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November 13, 2017April 13, 2020Samantha Halpern

A Photographer’s Delight…

Lauren & Chris’ Blue Mountains wedding last weekend was an exceptional way to round out my summer wedding season and I was happy and honoured just to have been there to stand as witness to their special day…until Lauren sent me this: Hi Sam, Thanks so much. You don’t know how pleased Chris and I […]

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April 12, 2012April 12, 2012blogjettybluecom

Bargain Christmas Mini Sessions!

ith Christmas fast approaching, there’s still time to squeeze in a family photo shoot on location in the Shire or St George area and get Nan’s pressie printed, framed and under the tree! For just $175*, your mini session includes: a thirty minute outdoor session in the Sutherland Shire or St George areasa private online […]

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November 6, 2013November 6, 2013blogjettybluecom

Rock your Brand Identity

Last week I had the enormous pleasure of (finally) shooting the delightful Dasha McGee of Dasha McGee Property. Dasha already had a very strong brand identity which she was using all over the place, but she wasn’t quite leveraging its potential becuase her imagery wasn’t current and not consistent with her brand in its look […]

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June 28, 2018June 28, 2018Samantha Halpern

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