Belgenny Farm wedding photos: Luke and Danielle share a kiss on the open lawn as the low sun glows through the trees, Sydney
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Belgenny Farm Wedding Photos: Luke & Danielle

Belgenny Farm · 100 Elizabeth Macarthur Ave, Camden South NSW · Sydney

Country Wedding · Heritage & Historic Venue Wedding · City: Sydney · Venues: Belgenny Farm · Camden Valley Inn

Groomsmen striking a pose under the sign at Camden Valley Inn, a veil that would not sit still in the autumn breeze, then confetti flying under a big old tree as Luke and Danielle walked back up the aisle. Their Belgenny Farm wedding in Camden South was weathered timber barns, sage green dresses and that low gold Macarthur light. By night there was a cake on a wine barrel, a first dance on a cloud and an exit between fountains of sparks. We loved every minute.

The gallery
Luke smiles towards the window from a buttoned armchair in his dark green suit, white bow tie and striped socks
Luke laughs in the armchair as soft side light from the tall black framed window falls across his suit
Luke looks straight to camera in a deep green suit, white bow tie and folded pocket square on his country inn morning
Luke walks arm in arm with four groomsmen in navy suits under tall trees, open paddocks stretching away behind
A groomsman with a long dark beard grins as Luke kisses his forehead under the trees beside the paddock fence
Luke and a bearded groomsman shake hands and lean in close on the grass, dry country paddocks fading into haze
Luke stands shoulder to shoulder with a grinning dark haired groomsman in a navy suit and grey bow tie under tall trees
Luke laughs as he shakes a groomsman's hand mid stride across the grass, rural paddocks spreading out behind them
Luke poses with a groomsman in a matching navy suit under the trees, a wire fence and open grass behind
Luke throws his head back laughing beside a smiling groomsman, sunlit grass and country fields stretching to the horizon
Luke wraps an arm around a fair haired groomsman under the trees on the grounds of the heritage listed inn
A groomsman pats his chest with a cheeky grin as Luke laughs with his hands clasped on the grassy rise
Luke and his four groomsmen lean on a weathered timber gate frame, country paddocks and low hills on the horizon
Luke strides along a brick path past a white painted brick wall, a bearded groomsman a few steps behind
Luke and his groomsmen hitch up their trousers to show striped socks under the sign of the historic Camden Valley Inn
An arched invitation, a sparkling ring and a jewelled bracelet rest on king proteas, pink proteas, white roses and eucalyptus
Danielle and four bridesmaids in matching checked gingham shirts and shorts, her long veil pooled across the floorboards
Danielle and her bridesmaids lift the sheer veil between them on the sunny courtyard ledge, laughing in gingham
The veil drifts across Danielle and her four bridesmaids as they stand barefoot in gingham along the white courtyard wall
Danielle twirls her long veil in an off the shoulder gown, a protea and rose bouquet in hand by sheer white curtains
In black and white, Danielle glances down smiling as she swings the veil out, her bouquet held wide at her side
Danielle looks over her shoulder with the veil drawn out in one hand and a beaded belt at the waist of her fitted gown
A black and white view of Danielle's fitted off the shoulder gown, beaded belt and veil caught in soft window light
Danielle beams at the camera, veil flowing around her feet and protea bouquet raised against glowing white curtains
In black and white, Danielle smiles straight at us as the long veil swirls across the carpet in window light
Danielle glances back over her shoulder with a glass in hand, her long veil trailing across the sunlit carpet
A black and white view of Danielle smiling back from the window, her veil spilling across the floor in stripes of light
Danielle pins a white rose buttonhole onto her dad's checked navy jacket as he smiles down through his glasses
Danielle pins a small white flower onto a loved one's patterned dress, both quiet and smiling in the bright room
Danielle smiles up at us from the staircase with her bouquet, the veil draped over the glass balustrade above
From the top of the stairs, Danielle heads down the timber steps as her veil billows out over the glass rail
Danielle looks back with a smile on the stone paved patio under a white pergola, her veil trailing behind her
Danielle laughs as she flicks her veil out under the white pergola, white roses and proteas in her other arm
Danielle and a bridesmaid in a long sage green dress laugh together, protea bouquets held close in the courtyard
Danielle and a sage green bridesmaid grin at the camera with matching protea, rose and eucalyptus bouquets
A bridesmaid with a side swept fringe laughs beside Danielle, white roses and pink proteas filling both bouquets
Danielle stands between two bridesmaids in flutter sleeved sage green dresses before young trees along the white fence
Danielle laughs beside a smiling bridesmaid in sage green as the veil drifts out behind her on the patio
Cheek to cheek, Danielle and a bridesmaid grin over an armful of white roses, king protea and eucalyptus
Danielle and her four bridesmaids in sage green laugh together under the white pergola as her veil sweeps sideways
Danielle and four bridesmaids hold up their sage green skirts in the breeze, laughing on the pale stone patio
Four bridesmaids raise their bouquets high and kick out a leg beside Danielle under the white pergola beams
Danielle throws her head back laughing among her bridesmaids, their bouquets of proteas and white roses held close
Danielle smiles between her dad in a checked navy suit and a loved one in a patterned dress before leaving home
Danielle and her dad smile beside a historic weathered timber barn as she steps from the car at Belgenny Farm
A groomsman walks a loved one in a sequinned dress across the lawn, the farm's old timber buildings behind them
The country breeze whips Danielle's veil up as her dad gathers the tulle in both hands at the top of the aisle
Over her dad's shoulder, Luke waits at the timber arbour of dried palms and roses on the heritage farm lawn
Danielle walks the grass aisle on her dad's arm towards Luke for a country ceremony at Belgenny Farm, Camden South
Luke puts a hand to his face as he takes Danielle's hand at the arbour, dried palms and proteas above them
A smiling woman in navy and an older guest in a bow tie watch from the aisle, a red heritage farm building behind
Seated guests with white rose buttonholes watch from white folding chairs on the sunny lawn, open paddocks beyond
Four bridesmaids in sage green smile beside the ceremony, rolling hills and fence posts behind at Belgenny Farm in Sydney's Macarthur region
Luke grins at Danielle as she laughs through her veil during the ceremony, a big tree glowing in the afternoon sun
Luke and Danielle hold hands as guests watch from white chairs on the tree lined lawn of historic Belgenny Farm
Luke gazes at Danielle with a soft smile as they hold hands, a white rose pinned to his lapel
Luke and Danielle throw their heads back laughing as they hold hands in the sunlit country ceremony
Backlit by the afternoon sun, Luke and Danielle hold hands under the arbour at heritage listed Belgenny Farm near Camden
Four groomsmen in charcoal suits and grey bow ties stand beside the arbour under a big tree, a rural fence line behind
Luke and Danielle kiss under the timber arbour as the breeze lifts her veil sideways at Belgenny Farm, Camden South
Her dad and a loved one clap from the front row, a white picket fence and historic weatherboard cottage behind
An older guest in a bow tie sits with folded hands and a big smile as the woman beside him claps
Luke and Danielle sign at a timber table with the wedding party behind them and a blue roofed heritage cottage at Belgenny Farm
Confetti flies as Luke and Danielle walk back up the aisle hand in hand past a huge spreading tree on the country lawn
Luke and Danielle hold hands as her veil streams out, the historic timber sheds of Belgenny Farm in Sydney's Macarthur region behind
Danielle laughs as the breeze carries her veil far out to one side while Luke leads her across the farm lawn
Every guest gathers on the lawn for one big group photo, country hills behind at Belgenny Farm, Camden South
The whole crowd throws their arms in the air for a cheering group shot beside the big tree and open paddocks
Luke and Danielle with her dad and three loved ones in front of old timber farm buildings
A large family group gathers around Luke and Danielle under spreading trees by the picket fence at historic Belgenny Farm
Luke and Danielle with family and wedding party members on the lawn, weathered heritage sheds and a timber cottage behind
Luke and Danielle stand with her dad and a loved one by a white picket fence at Belgenny Farm near Camden
Luke and Danielle pose with a silver haired man in a striped tie and a woman in a navy coat on the farm lawn
Luke and Danielle with two older men and a woman in navy before the heritage sheds at Belgenny Farm, Camden South
Little ones in blue shirts and ties join Luke and Danielle for a family group in front of the historic farm buildings
Luke stands between a silver haired man and a woman in a navy wrap by the white picket fence
Luke leans in towards a smiling woman in glasses and a navy wrap, a big old tree and heritage timber buildings behind
Luke laughs between a silver haired man and a woman in navy who looks up at him by the picket fence
Luke stands with a woman in a pale pink coat and a bearded man in a black hat and orange tie, a historic shed behind
Luke poses with a family group including two little boys in blue ties and a toddler in a bow tie at Belgenny Farm
A toddler in braces and a bow tie wanders off from the family group around Luke and Danielle on the grass
Thumbs up from a little boy in a blue tie as the family group squeezes in around Luke and Danielle
Luke gives two thumbs up among his groomsmen and the sage green bridesmaids on the wide country lawn
Luke and Danielle with an older man in a pinstriped suit, a heritage slab barn behind at Belgenny Farm in Sydney's Macarthur region
Luke and Danielle with a woman in a pale pink coat and an older man in a pinstriped suit by the picket fence
A toddler in braces holds up a big brown leaf in front of Luke and four men in suits on the farm grass
The wedding party lines up beside Luke and Danielle with historic timber barns lit by the low sun at Belgenny Farm, Camden South
Groomsmen and sage green bridesmaids walk arm in arm towards us across the grass of the historic farm, Luke and Danielle in the middle
Laughing as they walk, the wedding party strolls arm in arm past weathered heritage buildings at Belgenny Farm near Camden
Luke kisses Danielle in the middle of the wedding party as the bridesmaids and groomsmen smile on the sunny lawn
Luke and Danielle laugh close together among the wedding party, protea and rose bouquets catching the late country light
A man in a bright blue suit throws out his arms beside a smiling Luke and Danielle on the lawn of the historic farm
Luke and Danielle stand together on the grass before weathered historic barns at Belgenny Farm, her veil trailing in the late sun
Luke dips Danielle into a kiss as the sun sets behind the old slab barns of the heritage farm, her veil lifting
Forehead to forehead, Luke and Danielle laugh together with her protea bouquet held between them in the golden country light
Luke and Danielle smile at the camera as her veil glows in the last light by the heritage barns at Belgenny Farm, Camden South
Luke grins down at Danielle as she turns to him, her veil drifting across the frame beside a historic timber barn
Luke kisses Danielle as her veil streams sideways, festoon lights glowing on the heritage verandahs of Belgenny Farm in Sydney's Macarthur region
Under the veil, Danielle looks up at Luke with a wide smile, king and pink proteas in the bouquet below
In black and white, Danielle smiles up at Luke beneath the sheer veil, her bouquet in the foreground
Luke kisses Danielle's forehead as she beams at the camera, her bouquet of proteas and white roses up front
A black and white close portrait of Danielle smiling as Luke presses a kiss to her temple under the veil
Luke and Danielle walk away across the paddock towards the setting sun at Belgenny Farm, her long veil glowing in the backlight
Luke and Danielle kiss as they walk into the low sun across the open country paddock, a timber rail fence beyond
Danielle smiles up at Luke as he holds her close in golden light over the paddocks at Belgenny Farm near Camden
Danielle looks back over her shoulder with a grin as Luke holds her close, the veil sweeping across the country grass
Luke and Danielle kiss as the setting sun flares between them, her veil flying out over the paddock at Belgenny Farm, Camden South
Nose to nose in the last of the gold, Luke and Danielle laugh together on the open rural grass
Luke rests his forehead against Danielle's as the setting sun rims her hair and veil on the historic grounds of Belgenny Farm
Danielle holds her protea bouquet out as Luke wraps his arms around her beside a country rail fence at dusk
Danielle laughs out loud walking beside Luke along a post and rail paddock fence at Belgenny Farm near Camden
Luke and Danielle share a slow dance on a dirt lane between the weathered heritage slab sheds at dusk
The wedding party lines up in front of a long historic slab building with a rusted corrugated iron roof at Belgenny Farm
Luke and Danielle kiss on the dark country lawn under festoon lights strung from tall trees to the glowing reception shed
Luke and Danielle hug and smile at the camera at night, festoon lights glowing across the heritage shed behind
Luke and Danielle hug on the dirt drive under festoon lights beside a historic iron shed at Belgenny Farm in Sydney's Macarthur region
Luke and Danielle cut a white two tier cake topped with a protea, set on a wine barrel under a timber and iron roof
Luke and Danielle dance on a cloud of dry ice under the timber beams of a historic shed at Belgenny Farm, Camden South
Luke and Danielle walk hand in hand down the farm's dirt drive between fountains of sparks under strings of festoon lights
The wedding story

Our Belgenny Farm wedding photos: a veil in the breeze, confetti under the trees and a first dance on a cloud

Groom’s morning at Camden Valley Inn · Getting ready at home · Lawn ceremony under a timber arbour · Confetti and family groups · Golden hour among the farm buildings · Dry ice and a sparkler exit

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A morning at Camden Valley Inn

Luke started the day at Camden Valley Inn in Cawdor, settled into a buttoned armchair beside a tall black-framed window in his dark suit and bow tie. Window light like that is our favourite for a groom: soft on one side of the face, with the room falling quietly away behind him. Then we took the boys outside under a row of trees with open paddocks beyond, where Luke posed with each groomsman in turn and they all leant on a timber gate frame with the hills on the horizon. Back inside, they lined up under the inn’s sign for a cheeky group pose.

Gingham shirts and a long veil

Across town, Danielle was getting ready at home with her bridesmaids, all in matching black and white gingham shirts. They piled onto the bed while her long veil spread across the floorboards in front of them, then spilled out into the sunny courtyard, laughing and lifting the tulle between them. Then the gown went on: off the shoulder, fitted and clean. We put Danielle in front of sheer white curtains and let her twirl the veil, bouquet in hand. Sheer curtains turn hard afternoon sun into a soft wall of light, and one of those frames sings in black and white.

A flower pinned, the stairs from above

Before she left, Danielle pinned a flower onto a loved one’s dress, a small moment we always watch for because it happens fast and only once. We ran to the top of the staircase and photographed her from above as she came down, veil trailing behind her on the steps. Out under the white pergola the bridesmaids changed into long sage green dresses, and the bouquets came out: king proteas, pink proteas, roses and eucalyptus. Danielle threw her head back laughing with a bridesmaid, then posed with two loved ones in front of the young trees along the fence.

Arrival by the old barn

At Belgenny Farm the car pulled up beside a weathered timber building, and Danielle’s dad was there to help her out. The breeze grabbed her veil straight away, so he gathered it up in both hands while she laughed. White folding chairs lined the lawn, and at the end of the aisle stood a timber arbour dressed with dried palms, pampas and roses. We stood behind them for the walk, framing Danielle and her dad heading into the arbour, then slipped to the side for Luke. As she reached him he put a hand to his face, and we were ready for it.

Hands held in the sun

Luke and Danielle held hands under the arbour and could not stop grinning at each other. It was an afternoon ceremony with the sun sitting behind the trees, so we exposed for their faces and let the sky glow and flare around them, which suits a farm ceremony far better than flat shade. When the kiss came, the breeze lifted Danielle’s veil out sideways like a flag. In the front row the guests were clapping, and one older guest sat with his hands folded and the biggest smile on the lawn. Those reaction frames are why one of us always watches the chairs.

Confetti under the big tree

Danielle and Luke had asked for a confetti toss as they walked back up the aisle, and the guests delivered. We waited at the end of the aisle with a big spreading tree behind them and caught them laughing through the falling petals, Danielle’s bouquet held high. On the lawn the veil flew sideways again. Then everyone gathered on the grass for one photo of the whole crowd, and we worked through the family groups with the old farm buildings and a white picket fence behind. Little ones in blue shirts, ties and one tiny bow tie kept the grown-ups smiling all the way through.

Sage green and slab timber

The wedding party lined up on the lawn with the old timber buildings behind, groomsmen in dark suits beside the bridesmaids in sage green. We had them walk towards us arm in arm, which loosens everyone up far quicker than standing still. Later we moved them in front of a long slab building with a rusted corrugated iron roof. That weathered timber is what makes Belgenny Farm wedding photos so recognisable: warm, textured and quiet, it frames a group without fighting the colours of the dresses. A bridesmaid and two groomsmen hugged in close around Luke and Danielle, and the laughter took over.

Golden hour on the farm

Autumn sun sets early in the Macarthur region, so we went straight from the groups into portraits. Luke and Danielle leant in forehead to forehead beside the barns, and the veil caught the breeze over and over. As the sun dropped behind the trees across the paddock, we turned them into the light and let it rim their hair and the edges of the tulle. They walked hand in hand across the lawn, then stood close in the last of the gold. After sunset we found a dirt lane between the old buildings for one more quiet frame while the sky still held a little colour.

A cake, a cloud and sparks

Night brought festoon lights strung across the lawn and the trees, and Luke and Danielle stepped out under them for a few portraits beside the old timber sheds. Inside, under a timber-trussed roof, they cut a white cake on a wine barrel. Their first dance surprised everyone: dry ice rolled across the floor until they were dancing on a cloud, and we stayed low so the haze filled the frame. To finish, fountains of sparks lined the dirt drive, and they walked out hand in hand between them. We shot that from the far end, so the sparks led straight to them.

Photographer's venue notes

Belgenny Farm, Camden South: a breezy arbour ceremony, slab barns at golden hour and sparks on the drive

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From the arbour lawn to the shed

Luke and Danielle used the farm in a tidy loop. Danielle arrived beside a weathered timber building, walked a grass aisle between white folding chairs to an arbour of dried palms, pampas and roses, and signed at a timber table with a blue roofed cottage behind. Confetti, the whole guest group and the family photos all stayed on that lawn, by the picket fence and the big spreading tree. From there the wedding party moved past the slab barns for portraits, and the night closed inside the shed with its timber trusses and festoon lights outside.

Afternoon sun and a constant breeze

The ceremony ran in the afternoon with the sun sitting behind the trees, which gave us backlight on the arbour and a soft flare around the couple. It was autumn, so the sun dropped early and the groups flowed straight into portraits while the light was still warm on the old timber. The breeze never let up. It lifted Danielle’s veil at the car, at the kiss and across the paddock at sunset, and rather than fight it we built frames around it, turning the couple so the tulle streamed sideways into the light.

The spots that worked for Luke and Danielle

Three places gave us the most. The long slab building with its rusted iron roof suited the full wedding party, its weathered timber sitting quietly behind the sage green dresses and navy suits. The open paddock past the post and rail fence was where we went for the setting sun, walking them away from us so the veil glowed. After sunset, the dirt lane between the sheds gave a calm, narrow frame for a slow dance. Later the dirt drive became a stage of its own, with sparks lining both sides for the exit.

For a breezy country ceremony

If your ceremony faces open paddocks like this one, assume the wind will join in and plan for it. Ask whoever walks you down the aisle to be ready to gather the veil, as Danielle’s dad did, and enjoy the frames where it simply flies. Have the confetti thrown with the breeze at the guests’ backs rather than into their faces. And give yourselves the last half hour of sun out in the paddock rather than inside, because that is when the barns and the grass turn gold.

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