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AUSTRALIAN BRIDAL INDUSTRY ACADEMY AWARDS

penny — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:19:32 +0000

I am delighted to again be placed as a top Finalist in the Photography Category of the ABIA awards for 2010, with a 98.82% satisfaction rating from my lovely clients. With literally hundreds of other professionals, the Photography section is highly competitive and so I am really thrilled that this is the second year running to be ranked at this level.

I thank all my brides and grooms for their support – after all, it is their votes that determine the ratings.

ABIA Penny Riddoch Photography Press Release

One of Queensland’s finest wedding suppliers, Penny Riddoch Photography was honoured at the 12th Queensland Annual Bridal Industry Awards held at Royal on the Park Hotel, Brisbane on the 17th of August. The Chairman of the ABIA, Mr. John O’ Meara congratulated Penny Riddoch Photography on the achievement as a Finalist of Photography category. Mr. O’ Meara said that Penny Riddoch Photography should be extremely proud of the achievement especially when one considers that 1,571 wedding suppliers were nominated for the 2010 Queensland ABIA Awards.

Mr. O’ Meara went onto say that it was business like Penny Riddoch Photography which complimented and elevated the wedding industry with their attention to detail, pride, passion and professional manner in which they delivered their wedding product to the customer.

The Abia’s are a much sought-after Award for Australian wedding suppliers as they are determined by the votes of past brides. Penny Riddoch Photography were nominated for the ABIA based on the quality of product, quality of service, value for money and the attitude of the staff who serviced the brides needs, before, during and after their wedding day.

The 300 attendees were informed by Mr John O’ Meara that the recent launch of the Academy’s new online national rating system was an instant success with both brides and suppliers. In the first 3 months of operation, the new online rating system attracted over 14,000 brides who registered their interest in determining the winners and finalist of the State ABIA Awards.

To view the list of Finalist and Winners of the 12th Queensland Annual Bridal Industry Awards go to www.abia.com.au News & Media.

On Mountain View, Maleny

penny — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 03:10:33 +0000

Fiona and Steve decided a surprise was the way to go, and to tell only a few of their closest friends. Everyone else thought tthey were going to an engagement party, until they were informed it was in fact a wedding celebration. Shock horror, tears, and smiles. A very different wedding in more ways than one!

Hi Penny,

I can’t believe there were photos up so soon! Thank you for your beautiful work – I look at some of those images and really wonder if it’s in fact me!!! You’ve captured the special moments in ways that will help keep the memories etched in everyone’s minds for many years to come…including the surprise reactions!!! (So good to see those images!!!) I don’t even remember seeing you take lots of the photos! Truly professional!

With gratitude…Fiona

Classic Car Rides, Maleny

penny — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:51:08 +0000

Jacqueline and Paul are embarking on a new business venture here in Maleny. They are busy putting together promotional amd marketing material for their company, ‘Classsic Car Rides’. We went on a photo shoot for one of their cars, a beautiful Graham Paige, which will be in great demand with wedding couples. Our afternoon took in some of the prime wedding venues in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland – The little White Wedding Church, The House of Laurels, Clovelly Estate and Flaxton Gardens. Look out for their website in the near future.

Solothurn, Maleny for a chapel wedding

penny — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:49:25 +0000

Mike and Lauren are locals here in Maleny, and chose the delightful Solothurn Chapel for their ceremony as well as the reception. It was a very happy day with plenty of laughter.

Thanks so much for working with us – we really enjoyed it! You’re a legend. Love this photo and look forward to seeing the rest of your handywork.

Lauren & Mike

P.S. Mike says thanks for making his face look so good!

Alaria’s baptism, Flaxton Gardens

penny — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:26:05 +0000

It was a thrill to be asked to photograph the baptism of Alaria, not just because she is a beautiful baby, but because I had photographed her parents, Glenn and Shireen’s wedding. Flaxton Gardens proved to be an ideal location, as once again the weather was not conducive to an outdoor ceremony, which was Glenn and Shireen’s original idea. Have a happy life, Alaria.

A wet wedding in Maleny

penny — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:26:10 +0000

Ben and Larissa had high hopes of wonderful location shots in a few of the choice locations around Maleny, but the weather was against them and it poured for much of the day. Fortunately the owners of Maleny Lodge came to their aid, and we were able to spend time enjoying the inside of their beautiful Queenslander, with the log fire roaring, and the champagne flowing, a potential disaster was averted.

We are in Ecuador and checking out the wedding photos – love them! Look forward to getting them all when we return in May – we will let you know when we are back! Thanks for the great memories Ben and Larissa

Wedding at Palmwoods

penny — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:05:29 +0000

Darran and Aggie were blessed with great weather, and a fabulous venue for their wedding on the Channer property. I just loved being part of it, there was so much fun going on.

‘Jambo’ Penny,
I just wanted to say thank you for all the photos you have given us we have looked through them and they are amazing…! We have had numerous viewings. We would really like to thank you for a job well done.
Please enjoy your Easter weekend with the family and you will be highly recommend to any and all of our friends. Please feel free to use my email as a reference for potential clients if you ever feel so inclined.
Many thanks again from both of us. Daz and Ags.

Ceremony at Mary Cairncross Park

penny — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:34:25 +0000

Kirstian and Melissa decided to have thier ceremony out in the open, amongst the trees of Mary Cairncross Park, rather a gamble with the wet weather Maleny has been subject to, but it paid off. The ceremony took place in the dry, and it remained so until we were in the paddock overlooking the Glasshouse Mountains. It was here we eventually had to make a run for the cars as the heavens opened and the rain came down yet again.

Flamehill Vineyard – Grape stomp

penny — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:09:44 +0000

Well – this was a colourful assignment. Flame Hill Winery were hosting a grape stomp, and model Megan was daubed in bright swirls of blues and reds. This event was a great success for Flame Hill. If you haven’t had lunch at this wonderful location, you have been missing out.

Tim and Mel’s new baby, Ruby

penny — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:59:10 +0000

Welcome to the world, Ruby. Congratulations to Mum and Dad. She is a beautiful addition to the family.