Wild Love: An Emotional Ride Through Taronga Zoo for this Wedding Adventure
Embark on a wild journey with us as we recount the enchanting wedding tale of Jess and Ben. Their love story unfolded against the breathtaking backdrop of Sydney’s iconic Taronga Zoo, promising a day filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments.
Bridal Preparations: While Ben and his groomsmen prepared for the big day at a charming home, Jess and her bridesmaids enjoyed a unique and unforgettable bridal prep experience at Taronga Zoo’s Wildlife Retreat. Surrounded by the playful Kangaroos, Jess had the perfect view to enhance the excitement and beauty of the morning.
Ceremony on the Gili Rooftop: The couple exchanged vows on the Gili Rooftop at Taronga Zoo, boasting stunning views of the Sydney Harbour. The pristine blue skies served as the perfect backdrop for this extraordinary location, creating a wedding ceremony that was nothing short of magical along with fantastic vows and speeches.
Zoo Portraits and Golf Cart Adventures: Following the ceremony, we explored the zoo for portraits, making the most of the lush surroundings. Although we couldn’t capture photos with the animals due to other events, we hopped on golf carts, whisking Jess and Ben through the picturesque landscape. The result: a collection of beautiful, candid moments amidst the unique charm of Taronga Zoo.
Reception at The N’galawa Terrace: The celebration continued at The N’galawa Terrace, offering more stunning views of Sydney. The festivities included lively wedding games, impromptu family dances, emotional speeches, and a show-stopping sparkler exit that lit up the night.
Jess and Ben’s Taronga Zoo wedding marked the perfect end to 2023, capturing the essence of their love amidst the wild beauty of Sydney. Stay tuned for more tales of love, laughter, and unique wedding adventures captured through our lens!
Also make sure to check out Ben and Jess’s wedding photography.
MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILM | SYDNEY WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER
FOR THE NERDS:
CAMERAS
-Sony A7siii (x2) LENSES
-Nikon Z6 (x2)
-Sony a1
-Sony FX6
LENSES
-Sony 50mm 1.2 GM
-Sony 35mm 1.4 GM
-Sony 135mm 1.8 GM
-Sony 16mm 1.8
-Sigma 24-70 2.8 Art
-Nikon 50mm 1.8s
-Nikon 85mm 1.8s
FILTERS
-NISI VARIABLE ND’s
-TIFFEN PROMIST’s 1/4 strength
GIMBAL
-DJI Ronin S DRONE
-DJI Mavic Air 2
LIGHTING
-Godox SLB60W
-Aputure AL-F7
AUDIO
-TASCAM DR-44WL
-Sony TX660
RECORDERS
-Recorded to Atomos Ninja V’s shot in ProRes 422
-Recorded on to Camera
STYLE
This wedding was shot using both handheld rig and the gimbal. We also like to emulate film when shooting, to achieve this we shoot a flat S-LOG3 profile on a Sony A7siii to preserve highlights and shadows. All colour grading is done by us in FCPX and use Dehancer Pro V2 for grain, additional blooming, halation on a Kodak Endura Glossy Paper print emulating Kodak Portra 800 film stock. We also threw in a little Super 8 styled footage just to top it off.
