[portraits] Jolie, Koh Samui

It was time for me to say yes to something new...

ALTHOUGH... when Claire first asked me if I would be interested in doing a test shoot, I was hesitant. The voice in my head went something like this; I haven't photographed I professional model before, I'm not a fashion photographer... ahhhh!

ANYWAY Claire was like yes, yes... no, that's not a problem, LETS DO THIS! Teamwork!

Sooo, here is the outcome for you to enjoy ;)

I loved it, Jolie is a ball of FUN! And Jolie and her fiancĂ© are getting married next year on Koh Phangan at what sounds like the most AMAZING resort ever! No hot water, or wifi, just a nature inspired luxury resort surrounded by you guessed it, NATURE and some of the most amazing views, ever.  She even wanted hiking boots for her birthday, I'm thinking Jolie and I can definitely be friends.     ;)

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Claire Salter is a hair and makeup extraordinaire, plus not to mention she is so much FUN to have around chatting to on the day.  I'm happy to have been able to meet and make friends with this lovely lady and now can't wait for her to return to Thailand later this year so we can catch up again!!

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It was actually a fluke that we found this boat here on the beach.. I didn't remember it being there last time haha! I loved it though, the colours were perfect for her skirt and top :)

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Actually you can tell from the photos, since they're ALL of Jolie, but her fiancé, soon to be in-laws and a friend came along with us... so we had quite the party full of onlookers going for a while ;)

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I love, love, LOVED, when Claire decided (the genius that she is) to smear some sand on Jolie.. she looks hot! ;)

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I love this photo!! Sooo classic, and hot ;)

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The perfect ending, in black & white <3

black and white photo of Jolie lying in the water, Koh Samui photographer, Cherry May Ward photography, Thailand


Happy Friday!! 



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[anniversary] Soo Mee & Yen Peng, Rocky's, Koh Samui

Soo Mee contacted me to photograph her and Yen Peng's 10th wedding anniversary, and I couldn't have been happier to get to wake up for the sunrise to get some gorgeous photographs with them.

We chose to get some photos on the beach at Rocky's with the sun coming up...

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Soo Mee wanted to bring some props and she chose these cute red heart balloons :)

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We found some flowers to pick on the beach, and surprisingly there was a lot of purple around to match Soo Mee's dress :)

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I love this photo, Yen Peng decided to give a purple flower to Soo Mee :)

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We ended the session with some photos in the Rocky's Resort by the pool bar, I love the thatch roof of the bar!

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Happy Monday!



Let me know in the comments where your dream anniversary would be and what you want to do :)



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[engagement] Stephanie & Brian, Villa Serendipity, Laem Set, Koh Samui.

I felt really lucky to be a part of this surprise for Brian... Anniversary photography That was until a few days leading up to our session when Stephanie told me he'd gone and done one better and surprised her with something she definitely couldn't top! He'd proposed to her! I'm so happy for you two & wish you a big CONGRATULATIONS!

Stephanie & Brian are two people you can tell are just meant to be together. From the way he looks at her, to Stephanie's unstoppable giggles he holds her close, whispering something is her ear. :)

They were staying at a beautiful private villa high up on the hills of Laem Set called Villa Seredipity. It made for the perfect backdrop for the first part of their engagement photos!

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They had one of the most stunning views past the south of Koh Samui.

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You can see how much Stephanie means to Brian just by the way he looks at her. :)

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Stephanie made so many cute little props for the photos. I love when my women are so crafty & talented!

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How beautiful is Stephanie?? Brian is one lucky guy!

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I love how happy these two are together!!

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Stephanie asked me to help her pick out a bouquet to bring along for photos, and this is what we came up with. I love the soft pinks and the ribbons blowing in the wind.

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These little hearts are more of the props Stephanie had made herself and brought along for the photos. I thought they were a great addition to their engagement session.

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Just as it was getting dark, I was able to get this photo, which happens to be one of my favourites.

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Happy Easter Sunday!




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