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Let’s have some fun!! Here’s 10 facts about me, but one isn’t true, can you guess which? 😜⠀ ⠀ 1. When I was little I wanted to be an eye doctor.⠀ ⠀ 2. Everyone called me Katie for the first 9 years of my life, then I was Kathryn, and now I’m Kate.⠀ ⠀ 3. My favourite movie is Notting Hill.⠀ ⠀ 4. I used to host a podcast, and I’m about to start another one.⠀ ⠀ 5. I’m the eldest of 4 girls.⠀ ⠀ 6. I can play the piano.⠀ ⠀ 7. I’ve photographed weddings in 6 different countries.⠀ ⠀ 8. I got married when I was 21.⠀ ⠀ 9. My pet peeve is flakey-ness.⠀ ⠀ 10. I’ve lived in Auckland, Melbourne, Salt Lake City, and Brisbane.⠀ ⠀ Can you guess which one isn’t true...?! Let me know in the comments 👇🏻👇🏻 ⠀
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TRUE LOVE.⠀ ⠀ It’s okay that sometimes you need to work for it! Don’t let movies/social media/your friends fool you into thinking that true love will be effortless and easy 100% of the time.⠀ ⠀ I fell into that trap, and I have thought (more than once) our relationship was doomed. But it’s OKAY if things are hard sometimes, and there is no shame in getting help. ⠀ I think our relationships should be a constant work in progress. We don’t stay the same, and neither do our relationships. There is always more to discover about each other, more refining to do, more conversations to be had.⠀ ⠀ True, deep love is always worth fighting for.⠀ ⠀ I’m so excited to be launching The Love Club podcast next month where I’ll be interviewing couples all about how they make it work. Which couples would you love to hear from? Share below!👇🏻
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I could not be more excited to return to this stunning private property in October to photograph Emma & Gerard’s wedding!⠀ ⠀ This will be the 3rd marquee wedding held on the family’s backyard tennis court 🎾 I’m can’t wait to see the transformation!⠀ ⠀ 2020 is filling fast, I’m getting enquiries where I’m already booked and sadly have to turn away couples... so get in touch NOW and see if your date is still available x #katerobinsonweddings⠀
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Monique and Blair on their way to join friends and family waiting in the marquee to give the loudest welcome ever! 👏🏻 🥂⠀ ⠀ Monique changed her hairstyle for the reception and later changed into a beautiful dress that was easy to dance because: priorities.⠀ ⠀ I think it’s a great idea if you’re keen to change up your look for your reception! Some possibilities:⠀ ⠀ 🥿Comfortable shoes for dancing.⠀ ⠀ 👱🏻♀️Change of hair style.⠀ ⠀ 👗Dress change!⠀ ⠀ 💋A bold lip?!⠀ ⠀ Let know if you’ll be changing anything from ceremony to reception! #katerobinsonweddings⠀
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Hello 2020 👋🏻⠀ It’s not the start of the year that we wanted, with so much unimaginable devastation occurring in Australia right now. I’ve already shared in my stories, and will continue to share all of the incredible businesses donating their profits, time and resources to the bush fire relief and ways that you can help, big or small. The outpouring of love and support that social media has generated is incredible.⠀ ⠀ I had a post lined up to talk about goal setting in 2020, and my vision for the year. I have hesitated to share, but as my mentor @emilyosmond so eloquently put, playing small or stopping your business activities doesn’t help anyone.⠀ ⠀ So, just know that anyone affected by these fires: I am praying for you. For rain, for peace, comfort and safety. I’d urge all of you reading to donate, do what you can and then limit your exposure to watching the news and social media. As Meghan from @graymindpsychology said, “it’s okay to need space and time away from the updates to effectively cope, that does not make you selfish or uninvolved. Limiting exposure will assist in reducing anxiety.”⠀ ⠀ I’ve thought about doing this for a while, but from now on I will be donating 10% of my wedding photography profits to a charity or organisation in need. For this month and February, it will be to @salvosau to their disaster appeal. If I can use my business for the good of others and our society, then I will. To be completely honest, I struggled if I should share this and I want you to know that it’s sincerely not a “marketing” opportunity. It’s a personal decision, very close to my heart.”⠀ ⠀ This year, my word for 2020 is GRACE. I have high standards (on myself and others) and I’m prone to getting frustrated (with myself or others) if they let me down. But the truth is, I want to hold myself and others to a standard of grace, not perfection. To give the benefit of the doubt freely, to be un-offendable, because we never know what someone may be going through.⠀ ⠀ I’m going to be going LIVE on Friday 10:30am AEST to talk through how I’ve created my vision for 2020, what tools I’m using and my process on how to set goals. I’d love you to join me! X
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MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄 from our family to yours.⠀ ⠀ Thank you for the support, friendship, and kindness this year. I hope you’re surrounded by those you love tomorrow as you enjoy the celebrations!⠀ ⠀ We will be heading down the coast for a few days and I’m looking forward to disconnecting a little over the break. Reading, being with my fam, beach time, and of course indulging in alllll the food.⠀ ⠀ Love you guys!! Now go be jolly and enjoy every second! ❤️
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2019 was a year of growth for me. After being in Brisbane for nearly 3 years, I’ve re-established my photography business in this beautiful city we now call home.⠀ ⠀ I’m really proud of what I’ve achieved this year, and I’m looking ahead to 2020 with so much excitement!⠀ ⠀ I have weddings to photograph at some incredible venues including @thecalilehotel @lightspacebrisbane @kooroomba_weddings @gabbinbarhomestead @sirrometwines @thelushington to name a few.⠀ ⠀ I have to thank all of my amazing couples who have chosen me to be their photographer and let me continue this amazing career that I love and I’m so privileged to have. ❤️ ⠀ Photo taken at another incredible venue @deuxbelettes shooting for @milenkoweddings ✨
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THIS:⠀ “Stop saying that marriage is just a piece of paper. So is money but you get up everyday and work hard for it. So work hard for your relationship, and marriage.” Source unknown. ⠀ I recently listened to a @shamelesspodcast where @zamcdonald recommended an article about marriage on @futurewomen by @kateileaver : ⠀ “Marriage might be less popular than its ever been, but we can’t declare it over just yet. There are still plenty of us who sign up for a ceremony to proclaim we want forever love. We want security and companionship and romance and support and legally binding commitment. Despite how common divorce is, we still believe all of that might be possible. Marriage is an act of hope.”⠀ ⠀ I agree it’s an act of hope, but could their be more than crossing our fingers and hoping for the best?⠀ ⠀ This is my ❤️ behind starting The Love Club in 2020 : to give HOPE in practical ways to couples in relationships. ⠀ ⠀ Marriage isn’t just a piece of paper. Relationships and marriage have the potential to be incredibly beautiful, when we have the right support.⠀ ⠀ I’m currently in the process of scheduling interviews with well known couples, experts, and a psychologist Meghan from @graymindpsychology to share stories, wisdom and knowledge on The Love Club podcast and I can’t WAIT to get it in your ears soon.⠀ ⠀ Do you agree with this quote? Let me know in the comments! #letlovebloomco #theloveclubpodcast
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Anyone hoping for a ring this Christmas...?! Here’s a (slightly terrifying) story involving my own ring...⠀ ⠀ I was photographing a wedding when I noticed one of the diamonds in my engagement ring was missing!! 😱🥺😭⠀ ⠀ In a break I ducked off to the bathroom to compose myself... and I saw a glint on my dress. You guys, THE DIAMOND WAS STUCK TO MY DRESS.⠀ ⠀ I could not believe it. What are the chances right?! So thankful. 🙏🏻⠀ ⠀ Do you have any stories involving your ring? 💍 I literally wear mine all the time. In the ocean, to the gym... I just don’t take it off, is that bad?! Let me know! #katerobinsonweddings
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NAOMI & BEN in their words: “For our six-month engagement I prided myself on being the world’s most chilled-out bride, with a level-headed perspective and a zero percent diva score. ⠀ ⠀ The seating plan was surprisingly a cinch, we’d delegated tasks to talented friends, we hadn’t spent all our savings, and loved ones were arriving at the airport.⠀ ⠀ We were nothing but excited to be starting our own lifelong adventure together.⠀ ⠀ My surprising lesson amongst the starry-eyed business, was that even the most exhilarating and worthwhile adventures need little pit stops along the way. All that excitement catches up with us at some point. ⠀ We kept pushing through with our fun to-do lists. However, I noticed our conversations were shorter, our time together scarce, and these exciting lists were spilling over into space that should’ve been set aside for rest.⠀ ⠀ So I watched some Julia Roberts, delegated some more jobs, and most importantly, switched off my phone and had a picnic with my man (no wedding talk allowed).⠀ ⠀ You know, I don’t even remember what we did talk about. I do remember the way he looked at me, I remember the winter sun, and I remember feeling even more relaxed and ready to take on my biggest adventure yet. It was a long overdue pit stop that, without us knowing, helped prepare us for our day-to-day marriage walk.” @bill_and_coo_marriage ❤️
