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Mike Atchison Photography

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 408 367 161

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25.01.2022 Alyshia & Matt rocked their portrait sesh after killing it at their wedding a couple of weeks ago! What a power couple! ======== Celebrant: @celebrationswithcaz Flowers: @fortheloveofflora... Hair: @hairbypetahamilton Makeup: @abbeysedwards ======== #mikeatchisonphotography #geelongweddingphotographer #geelongphotographer #photography #wedding #shotwithlove #bride #groom #love #weddingday #weddingdress #makeup #weddingphotography #weddinginspiration #photooftheday #instagood #naturallight #nikon See more

25.01.2022 Sometimes the best thing you can do is GRAB THAT DAMN TAMBOURINE, SHAKE IT & LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE!!! Happy Friday legends! @ The Pub With Two Names

24.01.2022 HAPPY SATURDAY LEGENDS! I know there’s a lot of people hurting right now with the current lockdowns throughout Victoria. So I wanted to share something that might just brighten your day! I’ve made an OFFICIAL Playlist on Spotify! ... These are some of my favourite Saturday morning tracks to blast through the house while we dance like crazies in the kitchen Go check it out and let me know what you reckon! Stay safe out there! X

24.01.2022 With everything going on in the world right now its easy to get overwhelmed by it all. So much has happened this year already but when I begin to worry about what is going to happen next and feel like its time to pack up and go live in a cave somewhere so nothing bad can happen, I remember that this little one can be an agent of change. Will she be the one to stand up for the ones who cannot fight for themselves? ... Will she be the one who finally puts an end to our ongoing destruction of the environment? Will she simply open a kick ass doughnut shop and spread love in her own way?! I dont know what the future holds for the world, but these little ones ARE the future. Its our job to set the example and #fixthefuture

22.01.2022 I was absolutely stoked when Zoe & Emma asked me to be the lucky guy to shoot their wedding! It was such a privilege to photograph these two legends as they tied the knot and celebrated with their family and friends. The bride tribe were in top gear all day and the weather was perfect! Oh, and now I can say, I HAVE WITNESSED A CONGA LINE IN ALL ITS GLORY!... Thanks Zoe & Emma for having me play a part in your EPIC day! Www.Mikeatchison.Com.Au

21.01.2022 Revisiting past shoots gives me the opportunity to try different editing techniques which Im constantly evolving over time. This is the nerdy part of the job and I secretly love playing around on my computer with cracker photos like this! Venue: @montsalvatartscentre ... Hair/makeup: @makeupbynelofficial Florals: @roses_posies_silk_bouquets See more

20.01.2022 What do you do when your portrait sesh crosses paths with a work do? ROCK IT!

20.01.2022 One of my favourite things about shooting weddings is capturing the quiet moments on the day. Sometimes they are happening in the loudest, most craziest and amazing locations. And it’s easy to miss them because they don’t happen for long. They're a fleeting moment in time. What I like to do is take a moment to myself at different parts of the day just to simply observe everything. I’m so humbled and thankful that I get to be the photographer that my couple have chosen to cap...ture they memories of the day when everything changed. The day they said the magic words and locked each other in for life. These images are some of my favourite quiet moments that you simply cannot stage. Grandparents watching their Grandson or Granddaughter say their vows. A proud Dad who just wants to take a sneaky photo of his little girl putting on her shoes before she leave the family home (you know who you are!). All these moments add up to create the most amazing and heart exploding exciting days of your life. If you are looking for a photographer who will give you the absolute best experience before, on and well after your wedding day shoot me a DM! I can’t wait to meet you Mike x

20.01.2022 Hey! Im still here! Yes, its been FRIGGIN AGES since I posted anything to my pages but Im back! Now that were all starting to come out of our Covid Coma its time to get back to work and tell you what Ive been up to during my social media hiatus. ... Firstly, Samantha and I welcomed this beautiful little soul to our family. Everyone meet Isabella! Keep an eye out on my stories for some heart exploding cuteness! She arrived on ANZAC day morning and has been teaching us a lot everyday about family, unconditional love and stain removal! In the lead up to the arrival of Isabella, I had blocked out my calendar for weddings as some of you will know which avoided my little business being effected by Rona. But that isnt to say that my family, friends and I were spared from the cruelty and sheer pain-in-the-arseness that Rona brought along. We were not allowed to have any visitors to the hospital to welcome Isabella to the family. Some very dear friends of ours had to move the date for their wedding to next year. As most of you will know that while Id love it to be, photography isnt my full time job. There have been redundancies made and hours cut and some great friends unfortunately were let go. All. Thanks. To. Rona. Whaaaaaat a bitch. But I truly feel that we are at a huge turning point and we will all have to figure out the new normal in the post Covid world. At the end of the day... I still BLOODY LOVE A GOOD WEDDING! I STILL LOVE MEETING NEW COUPLES AND CAPTURING THEIR ONE AMAZING DAY! I STILL LOVE WORKING WITH FAMILIES TO CAPTURE ALL THEIR UNIQUE CRAZINESS And Im here for you guys. If you have anything I can help with, or you just want to catch up for a coffee or a beer (hopefully we can soon!). Just reach out! Hang in there legends!

20.01.2022 Happy Friday legends! Ive always loved this photo from Allison @ Ashs reception! Maaaaaan! They chucked one hell of a party! Www.Mikeatchison.Com.Au ... #mikeatchisonphotography #geelongweddingphotographer #geelongphotographer #photography #wedding #shotwithlove #bride #groom #love #weddingday #weddingdress #makeup #weddingphotography #weddinginspiration #photooftheday #instagood #naturallight #nikon #melbournewedding #melbournebride #bride See more

19.01.2022 Allison & Ashs day at Eynesbury Homestead was incredible. Lots of laughs, love and one hell of a party! And such a stunning heritage listed venue for the day. Oh yeah, and I got SHAT ON by a cockatoo mid portraits! What a day!

19.01.2022 Easily one of my favourite shots from Zoe & Emmas wedding at @willowglengardens . That place is amazing to shoot at. I absolutely loved working with Gayle & Glen and if your lucky enough to book their amazing venue, you will too!

19.01.2022 Today were back at Lyrebird Falls (@lyrebirdfallsweddings) with Mounia and Robert. Such a stunning venue to shoot at! Lush greenery, beautiful bird life all around and an old wooden bridge. Oh yeah, and its in the Dandenong Ranges. What more could I ask for!?

16.01.2022 What a way to end the perfect day. Caitlin & Luke bloody smashed it out of the park yesterday! Starting off in Geelong with the boys, then Ceres for Caitlin’s prep photos. Sacred Heart Chapel looked amazing as the happy couple said their vows, and then we shot the hell outta Dog Rocks (one of my favourite locations around Geelong). And finally we partied it up at Barwon Edge Boathouse. It was such a pleasure to hang out with these guys and their awesome, warm and welcoming family. Mr & Mrs Farquhar, CONGRATULATIONS! YOU GUYS ROCKED IT!

16.01.2022 Music credits: Artist: Lior Track: This Old Love Venues:... Ceremony: Sacred Heart Chapel, Geelong VIC Reception: Barwon Edge Boathouse See more

16.01.2022 Ask anyone that Ive shot for and theyll tell you that I love to contrast my clients against the environment. For example, a few suited up sharp dressed men and a dingy alleyway. No posing. Just walk towards me lads! Aaaand done! @ Geelong, Victoria

15.01.2022 #throwbackthursday to a BLOODY FREEZING DAY in Daylesford with these legends! Hair: @blacklilly_rcarson Makeup: @_definedbeauty_ ... Venue: @sault_daylesford ======== #mikeatchisonphotography #geelongweddingphotographer #geelongphotographer #photography #wedding #shotwithlove #bride #groom #love #weddingday #weddingdress #makeup #weddingphotography #weddinginspiration #photooftheday #instagood #naturallight #nikon #tbt See more

14.01.2022 I dont often do the overly posed thing on wedding days, but when the light was just right and Allison was all dolled up, how could we let it pass?! Www.Mikeatchison.Com.Au

14.01.2022 I love getting to hang out with legends like these guys on their wedding day!

14.01.2022 Whats one of my favourite prompts to get a reaction on a wedding day? Simple. Whisper in your partner's ear in your most sexy bedroom voice... Your favourite vegetable!... "Parsnip" she says, with an airy, yet strangely lispy voice! The trick is, only telling one of them to do it haha!

13.01.2022 #blackouttuesday #blm #onerace

13.01.2022 Saturday nights are a little different right now, but pretty soon well all be back in full swing! Marquee by @grand_events_warrnambool

13.01.2022 So excited for this weekend. Im off to shoot the first wedding of the season tomorrow in rural Vic. With any luck well get some stunning light to work with like this! have a great weekend! #mikeatchisonphotography... #geelongweddingphotographer #geelongphotographer #photography #love #shesaidyes #engaged #bridetobe #engagement #shotwithlove #weddinginspiration #engagementphotos #weddingplanning #couple #proposal #photooftheday #instagood #naturallight #nikon See more

12.01.2022 First let me say, there is no sales pitch here. No tricks. No bullshit! Just me getting a new perspective on my business and being a little bit vulnerable. As most of you know, I still have a 9 - 5 job (that I actually enjoy) but it’s not what I want to do forever. I would love to shoot enough weddings a year that I could leave my day job behind and focus all my energy on photography, giving my clients the best experience possible.... Since November, I have been putting a lot of hours in before and after work to get my wedding photography business to thrive with the help of @jailong.co and the amazing community he has built for people like myself. I went at it like a frog in a sock! I changed my prices to reflect the local market and I developed a full price guide, with pricing that felt right at the time. And then crickets. My inbox went quiet. So I attended the recent Wedding Photography Summit (online of course) to get ideas of how I could improve. One of the presentations at the summit discussed making myself accountable for my business and ‘letting go of expectations and normal.’ This really resonated with me and so, I have decided to reduce my pricing. My full 10 hour day service is now almost $1000 less than it was yesterday. This is not about reducing my worth, it's about providing an amazing experience and increasing the value I give my couples. I believe I give my clients the absolute best experience and I want more couples to experience that. My hope is this reduction in fees will make it more affordable for couples to book my services and lock in the awesome photographer they’ve been looking for! Thanks for reading. Mike X

11.01.2022 This is one of my favourite parts of any wedding ceremony. The vows. Sometimes funny, sometimes a little teary ( I know ours were... well for me anyway!) and always heartfelt. Thanks Alyshia & Matt for letting me be there to capture yours! Oh, if you need some inspo, talk to Caz @celebrationswithcaz ! Hes amazing at his craft Www.Mikeatchison.Com.Au

11.01.2022 Lyrebird Falls has to be one of my new favourite venues to shoot at. Soooo many great spots for photos!!!! ======== Venue: @lyrebirdfalls Hair & Makeup: @mobilehairandmakeupartistry Dress: @zivaweddingdresses ... ======== #mikeatchisonphotography #geelongweddingphotographer #geelongphotographer #photography #wedding #shotwithlove #bride #groom #love #weddingday #weddingdress #makeup #weddingphotography #weddinginspiration #photooftheday #instagood #naturallight #nikon See more

11.01.2022 On the afternoon of Bree & Seans engagement shoot, the sky was dark and moody! I was hoping that wed be able to capture an epic winter sunset in the You Yangs. With literally 15 mins left of the shoot, the skies opened up and well.... this happened. Thanks Bree & Sean! You guys rock! Www.Mikeatchison.Com.Au

10.01.2022 This moment. The great reveal of the beautiful Bride on the greatest day of her life! The gasps! The tears and ALL THE FEELS! This is why I do what I do. And I bloody love it!

09.01.2022 Over the next little while, Ill be sharing some of my favourite never posted before images from the past. ***Pro Tip*** if you want to see them all now, head on over to my recently revamped wedding gallery (link in Bio)! This was such a special moment to be asked to capture and Im so grateful to Ruby for letting me be there for her first look with her Dad on her wedding day. ... You can just see how damn proud he is of his beautiful girl and you can almost see the memories of her throughout the years rushing through his mind. Wow. Powerful stuff. And yes, there were tears but whats a wedding day without a happy tear or two?

09.01.2022 Heres Matty and his lads showing us how its done. The boys rocked their prep sesh/ quick portraits before strutting their stuff for Alyshia and the girls.

09.01.2022 Once upon a time we all took moments like these for granted. I reckon after this COVID issue is behind us, there will be some MASSIVE parties filled to the brim with love, emotion and amazing vibes. I can’t bloody wait to be there for it. Stay strong legends @ The PWTN Www.Mikeatchison.Com.Au

08.01.2022 I’ve been sitting on this image for a couple of weeks now and I was hoping I would be able to use it after a whole year to say wow, remember when we had to attend weddings like this? We had to wear masks if we were actually LEGALLY allowed to attend an indoor wedding! How crazy was that shit?!?. Matt’s Mum, Heather was unable to be there when he married the love of his life, Jess. She was stuck in Brisbane due to the recent lockdown. When I noticed a guest holding this pho...ne up during the ceremony, I couldn’t help but snap this shot. It’s definitely not your standard wedding photo, but it is quintessentially 2020/21. This new set of cases that have popped up in Victoria has me, and I’m sure a lot of you guys a little worried. No one wants to be banned from hugging, kissing and congratulating their loved ones on arguably the biggest most happiest, craziest and wonderful day of their lives so please stay safe Victoria. We need to get this shit under control!

08.01.2022 Time to show off this amazing custom made dress from the always brilliant @zivaweddingdresses ! ======== Venue: @lyrebirdfalls Flowers: @tweedtwigs Hair & Makeup: @mobilehairandmakeupartistry ... Dress: @zivaweddingdresses ======== #mikeatchisonphotography #geelongweddingphotographer #geelongphotographer #photography #wedding #shotwithlove #bride #groom #love #weddingday #weddingdress #makeup #weddingphotography #weddinginspiration #photooftheday #instagood #naturallight #nikon #nikond750 #dandenongranges See more

08.01.2022 Wowser! What an amazing day Alyshia & Matts wedding was last Saturday. They sure know how to put together a chilled country wedding. Thanks for having me!!! ======== Celebrant: @celebrationswithcaz Flowers: @fortheloveofflora... Hair: @hairbypetahamilton Makeup: @abbeysedwards ======== #mikeatchisonphotography #geelongweddingphotographer #geelongphotographer #photography #wedding #shotwithlove #bride #groom #love #weddingday #weddingdress #makeup #weddingphotography #weddinginspiration #photooftheday #instagood #naturallight #nikon See more

07.01.2022 Im pretty sure Robyn & Ty didnt want to leave the warmth of the great hall at Montsalvat during their couples shoot. Can you blame them? It was only 9 degrees that day! Such troopers! ======== Venue: @montsalvatartscentre Hair & Makeup: @makeupbynelofficial Dress: @zivaweddingdresses ... ======== #mikeatchisonphotography #geelongweddingphotographer #geelongphotographer #photography #wedding #shotwithlove #bride #groom #love #weddingday #weddingdress #makeup #weddingphotography #weddinginspiration #photooftheday #instagood #naturallight #nikon See more

07.01.2022 I had the absolute privilege to be present when Jess and Matt tied the knot yesterday at the amazing @oscarshotel . My first wedding of the 2021 season is officially under my belt and it feels great to be back! I knew that once weddings came back to Victoria, the photos would be different. I think we’ve finally all realised exactly how lucky we are to be able to share amazing events like this with our nearest and dearest. Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Davies! You guys rocked it!!!

07.01.2022 Ive always loved this shoot with Robyn & Ty at @montsalvatweddings. I remember it was BLOODY FREEZING and Robyn was such a trooper standing around for photos in 9 degree weather in Eltham. I think the photos were definitely worth it! If you havent been to Montsalvat, you MUST check it out sometime. Being an artist colony and set just outside of the Geelong area with amazing architecture, gardens, and bluestone for days, this place is a photographers dream to shoot at! Www.Mikeatchison.Com.Au

07.01.2022 Man I loved working with Bree & Sean during their engagement sesh at The You Yangs. Such a cruisey couple! Im doubly stoked to be shooting their amazing day in Moama soon. I cant wait for the road trip!

07.01.2022 Holy hell! A whole year has already passed since Allison & Ash tied the knot at the stunning Eynesbury Homestead. Happy anniversary legends!

07.01.2022 Now that I’ve got your attention! I just wanted to make sure you guys have seen that due to the ongoing COVID-19 issue smashing the weddings and events industry here in Victoria, I have temporarily reduced my deposit down to $500 to lock in your date! Check out my FAQ page on the website for all the good stuff (Obligatory sorry mate! What a legend though)

06.01.2022 Truth be told, on a wedding day Im definitely more focused on capturing family and friends with my couples. After all its one day that runs on high emotions! But when I get a sec and I see an opportunity to snap some of the finer details I do! @ Geelong, Victoria

06.01.2022 This weeks #throwbackthursday goes back to a cracker of a winters day at @montsalvatweddings with Robyn & Ty. Man! That place was cool to shoot at. Lots of gnarly old stone walls and amazing winter colours to play with. Stay warm (even though its still summer right now) #victorianweather

06.01.2022 Ruby & Tom showing us how its done amongst the vines at @rustygateweddings Such a stunning venue with so much on offer. If you are looking for a venue for your perfect day, put Rusty Gate Weddings on the top of your list! Www.Mikeatchison.Com.Au ... Celebrant: @kateurencelebrant Makeup: @oneeleven.makeup Venue: @rustygateweddings Dress: @embrace_bridal See more

05.01.2022 Absolutely loved hanging out with Alyshia and her bride tribe as we drove around her property waiting for inspo to strike. Such a rad bunch of people! Also, how bout those flowers from @fortheloveofflora ! ... Celebrant: @celebrationswithcaz Hair: @hairbypetahamilton Makeup: @abbeysedwards Flowers: @fortheloveofflora @ Hamilton, Victoria See more

03.01.2022 While putting together my new wedding gallery, I loved going over all the images Ive taken for my amazing couples since shooting this. My first wedding. Skye & Reubens amazing day in Buninyong. My editing style has changed from what you see here, but the feels are still the same. I love to be able to take my newlyweds for a sneaky portrait sesh away from the bridal party and fam just so they can chill for a little bit and regroup after saying I do. I love to work in a l...ittle spare time in the days timeline to let everyone be present and soak in the emotions of the day. Www.Mikeatchison.Com.Au

03.01.2022 Easily one of my favourite shots from Zoe & Emma’s wedding at @willowglengardens . That place is amazing to shoot at. I absolutely loved working with Gayle & Glen and if your lucky enough to book their amazing venue, you will too!

02.01.2022 How To Create A Rock Solid Wedding Day Timeline. Part 1. This is a question I get asked a lot during my client meet & greets, so I thought I’d make a post because I’m sure other couples are trying to figure this part out!... Enjoy the read. It’s a big one! So maybe save it for later! I like to start with the ceremony time. It’s the biggest thing that HAS to happen on the day. Once we have the ceremony time, we need to start planning out the hours before. When there is a groom (or groom 1), I usually like to start the day’s coverage with him and the groomsmen. I usually like to have about 30-45 minutes with them for prep photos before heading to the second partner. For two beautiful brides, this is where it needs some extra planning. Especially if the brides won’t be seeing each other before the ceremony. Sometimes both partners get ready at the same venue so everyone is together and chilled. Other times, separate venues are booked and so a second HMUA team needs to be factored into the timeline. This is one of those times where a second photographer might come in handy. It would allow both brides to be prioritised during their prep photos without having to worry about start times for the bridesmaids etc. So now we work towards the reception time. This gives us a general idea of how the (usually) afternoon will flow. Things to consider would be travel time and general logistics. How many people do we need to have with us during photo time etc we also need to work out how long we’ll need for all the family groups! HOT TIP : Making a list of the groups of family members is a great idea, but what’s an even better idea? Give me a copy of the list so I can keep track, but also give one copy to the LOUDEST family member from that side! You know who I’m talking about! They know all the family members needed for each set of images and so it’ll be a little less like herding cats and make the family photos run a bit smoother!? I’ll be dropping the second part to this post soon! Stay safe, and stay tuned! Mike x

02.01.2022 When that just married my best friend mood takes you, ya gotta let the good vibes flow!

01.01.2022 Now that Ive got your attention! I just wanted to make sure you guys have seen that due to the ongoing COVID-19 issue smashing the weddings and events industry here in Victoria, I have temporarily reduced my deposit down to $500 to lock in your date! Check out my FAQ page on the website for all the good stuff (Obligatory sorry mate! What a legend though)