Winter Wedding Photos in Tasmania

I was offered as a wedding photographer from Fingal, the east of Tasmania. This was the second time to visit there because I did the another wedding job for this client's sister, too. Their parents and this sister loved my photos, so they decided to use me again.

It was in early July, and sooooo cold. But they set a big fire place, so everybody never felt cold. It was fine day and their wedding was so beautiful.

The ceremony started at 2:30pm, but I was a bit worried about couple photos because the sun went down so quickly in July in Tasmania. I had to finish all photos by 4:30pm!! I was rushed, but I could handle it.

The result was so good. I was very satisfied with them.

I am a very lucky person because Tasmania customers still give me a job sometime, especially for their wedding. This is a very good excuse for my visiting Tasmania to my wife. Ha ha ha...

So I spent more than 4 months totally in Tasmania this year. Fortunately my business partner in Launceston gave me a free room, and I use this room as my second working office/house. Between jobs, I could visit beautiful Tasmanian nature, such as forests, mountains, beaches, rivers and so on. It was very good for me because I still love to go there.

Unfortunately I can't show their photos which identify them this time. Sorry....

Wedding Photos at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast

I finished to edit their wedding photos and albums.

It took a bit time to do that because I have been busy with three other wedding jobs.

Their wadding was held at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove on Gold Coast. They were an international couple, and the bride was so beautiful. In addition, the garden of the hotel was so photogenic, and I could enjoy to take their photos.

International wedding jobs between Australian and Japanese become my important part. 80% of my jobs is still from Australian locals, but a number of international wedding jobs like this is increasing now.

Probably because I can speak both English and Japanese, and also have plenty of experiences with Australian weddings. These international couples normally follow an Australian style at their wedding.

1500th Photo

I am selling my photos at iStockphoto.com.

The image of the right hand side is my 1500th stock which was accepted by the istock inspection team a few days ago.

I still remember my first photo couldn't pass over three times, and I really struggled with selling my photos there. Almost a half of my photos were always refused, and I realized their criteria was so strict. They gave me an idea of what the professional quality is, and I could get a professional eye.

I am selling my photos over three years, and my sales is now getting better and better. Now it becomes my important part of my photography business.

I really appreciate that they gave me a good opportunity to sell my images.

Here is my portfolio at iStockphoto.

http://www.istockphoto.com/keiichihiki

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_closeup.php?id=13854915

Walls of Juresalem National Park, Tasmania - Nature Photos

I moved to Gold Coast last year, but I still have some jobs in Launceston, Tasmania. So I sometimes have to come to there.

Between jobs, I could get one week holiday, and went to Walls of Juresalem National Park. I really wanted to visit this national park while I lived in Tasmania, but it was a bit difficult for me because I had been away from a mountain for such a long time at that time.

This park is located in the central of Tasmania and is classified for the world heritage area. There are a few well-organized camp sites and a bush walking course.

I spent 7 days there. Unfortunately it was a terrible weather for the first 5 nights, so I had to stay in my tent and had nothing to do. Finally the sun came on the last day, and I spent all days for bush walking.

The view of this park was amazing, and I realized again... I still loved Tasmanian nature.

Mt. Juresalem with a pond

The beautiful sunset scene

The cliff and the eucalyptus forest.

The bush trail

The view of the national park

Wedding Photos at Fellini Ecostudio, Gold Coast

I just finished to edit Nic & Samantha's wedding photos.

There are a beautiful garden at Fellini Ecostudio, Gold Coast, and it was a really photogenic place with nice lighting.

At their photo shooting, I was successful with making them relaxed.

It is the most difficult part for a wedding job every time, but I could handle it this time. In addition, they were so nice to me, so I was also be able to be relaxed to shoot them.

Very happy!!

Introduce myself

When travelling to Canada in 1997, I, nicknamed KG, was greatly impressed with the untouched wildlife that I had never seen before.

Being deeply moved, I began to think that he wanted to do something in the future, which related to the impressions of nature I was left with. Two years later, I finally decided to become a photographer, and visited Japanese national parks every weekend.

I lived in Tasmania, Australia, for 6 years and took nature photos of this beautiful island. At the same time, I met Sonja, the wife to-be of Marcos Ambrose, V8 Supercars Race Champion in 2004, and was hired as their wedding photographer. This was my turning point. After that, I still continue to take wedding photos.

I now reside in Queensland, and my studio covers both Brisbane and Gold coast. Also I come to Tasmania regularly, and still do my wedding jobs there.

In 2008, I became a member of AIPP. And I developed my career more as a professional photographer.