Jacquie and James

I love that one city an hold within it so many beautiful backdrops. Today’s shoot is to me, so Melbourne- the old buildings, famous Yarra River, weathered old bridge. They make for beautiful photographs (especially if your magic happened in Studley Park like Jacquie and James’ did!)

The story. I think it’s a story of fate “James and Jacqui met at a popular nightclub in Chapel street called CLUB EVO, Jacqui was hanging out with her friend and enjoying her girls night out when James firstly approached her friend and started to chat her up, however James had always had his eyes on Jacqui. He says that is the plan “Get in the good books with the bestie first” James then introduced himself to Jacqui and insisted on buying her a drink at the bar, Jacqui said yes but was annoyed that he was distracting her “girls night out” however at the bar, James realised he didn’t have any money to pay for the drinks!! He was so embarrassed, and Jacqui just simply felt sorry for this poor bloke. Jacqui ended up paying for James drinks.

The drama continued with James asking for Jacqui’s number, but she kept ignoring him and said “you can have my hotmail address or my Chat ICQ address” At this point in the night Jacqui just wanted to be left alone, but James kept persisting and Jacqui finally said OK – I’ll give you my number! So then James pulls out his mobile and realises his phone is dead (ran out of batteries) so he had no way he could install Jacqui’s number.
Embarrassment #2 just had happened, James then bolts to the other side of the nightclub and get’s his mate’s phone to which he installs Jacqui’s number on. By now Jacqui’s rolling her eyes and wanted to go home after all the drama.

Six years later James Suggests to Jacqui that he will take her on an excursion to all the popular spots they have been to in their time together.

Breakfast started at Pancake Parlour (Place of first date), followed by feeding the Giraffes at the Werribee Zoo (Jacqui’s Favourite animal). To which Jacqui was delighted because she actually got up and very personal with the giraffes!!

James then decides to take Jacqui back to the nightclub where they first met but to their surprise the venue was converted into apartments. (So ended up having a delicious lunch at a nice cafe)

Not to dampen their spirits they headed down to Studley Park Boat house for a row along the river. This was quite funny because James was so flustered and distracted by something that the boat kept turning around in circles. He finally got the hang of it and they rowed to a nice quiet spot. James then gave Jacqui a letter and said some romantic words and then tried to get on one knee whilst holding the row boat still, (and to avoid it hitting into a tree) Finally he asked her, will you marry me? Jacqui then bursts out into tears. James asks “was that a yes”? AND Jacqui responds YES!!”

Photos today are by Stewart Leishman who captured today’s shoot on film (and gosh I am falling in love with film!) who captured such beautiful moments.

Photos by Stewart Leishman Photography