Jessica Lea Photography

What a gorgeous, happy looking couple! This beautiful image is one of many from the styled shoot I put together with assistance from @georgiaroseevents at one of the top wedding venues on the Sunshine Coast, Flaxton Gardens. Thank you so much to all of the people who participated in the shoot. We couldn't have done it without you. @flaxtongardens @fairylightcurtainsdotcom @georgiaroseevents @janetsbeauty @ilkhair @birtithebentley @marilyncrystellebridal @parkview_cakes @pixiedust.calligraphy @cccollective @suitsdirect @goddessbynature @toholdandtohave @herman_olufsen @jammyvegan @samkruger @jackallanquinn #TimelessElegance #StyledPhotoShoot #WeddingPhotography #SunshineCoastWeddings #SunshineCoastHinterlandWeddings #PhotooftheDay #LoveisLove #QueenslandWeddings #DestinationWeddings #VisitSunshineCoast #HappilyEverAfter (at Flaxton Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/jessicaleaphotography/p/BxcCoNLhDrR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1up4u05dn5cct

Thor reached out and signed the sky with his name late last night as I watched from the Cleveland foreshore. I had to pop out for a bit to feel a bit of love from Thor. It has been too long. #Thor #Lightning #Queensland #Cleveland #ClevelandLighthouse #Bayside #Storms #Ilovestorms #Flangs4Life #Landscape #Photography (at Cleveland, Queensland) https://www.instagram.com/jessicaleaphotography/p/BvAxv3jAvKr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=l188p2713kuk

A local Tawny Frogmouth stares at me as I moved around under the trees taking photos over the weekend. I get so excited whenever I discover one living nearby in a local tree. https://www.instagram.com/p/BtR45LNBwX4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=639j3fj8iu27

On such a warm day in Sunny Queensland, I am dreaming of splashing in a cool, shaded, rainforest creek. This image is of the breathtakingly stunning Liffey Falls in Tasmania. Can't wait to get back there again this year! #LiffeyFalls #Tasmania #TassieWilderness #Rainforest #Waterfalls #Lush #SummerTime #Creek #Swimming (at Liffey Falls) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsmZjQfFx3c/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v6vg0pmarxu2

Hello everyone! This is just an announcement that I will be opening properly on the 14th of January!!!! It is so exciting to finally have an open date that I am sharing one of my favourite images from the maternity shoot I did for a client. I am at the studio each day working to set things up. Today I am putting together a little Christmas window display. I will post some photos of that setup tomorrow. I can't wait for 2018 to end and for 2019 to begin!! Are you getting excited about the Christmas holidays? I know I am! #Maternity #Photoshoot #Tallebudgera #NewYearNewStudio #Goodbye2018 https://www.instagram.com/p/BrjlW4aFZWt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=146nc12260nap

Signage is currently being installed at the studio!! So excited that it is all happening finally. Thank you to the guys at Signarama Springwood! https://www.instagram.com/p/BrWt4WBgdmM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hhl7q4r90g5d

Check out this Common Assassin Bug (Pristhesancus plagipennis) catching what I believe is an Aphid nypmh. The Common Assassin Bug is in it's 2nd instar out of 5 instars or stages of growth before becoming an adult. This little guy is just under 10mm long. The Common Assassin bug uses it's large proboscis to puncture it's prey as you can see in this shot. It is amazing what you can find if you stop for a moment and look closely at the environment around you! I love Planet Earth! #Iloveplanetearth #common #assassinbug #insects #macro #followme #aphids #brisbane #queensland #davidattenboroughwannabe #nature https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq9IZ7KABVI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n9re6nvdv10o

A large male endangered Australian Sea Lion has passed out on the sand for a well deserved rest at Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island. #KangarooIsland #SealBay #Conservation #EndangeredSpecies #SouthAustralia #Australian #Sealion (at Kangaroo Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn5FasLh8yQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jbep5pvwm2t0

Hello new empty studio in Camp Hill!! So many exciting possibilities! Lot's of hard work to come setting it up but I am really looking forward to it to be honest. I love the forest green but sadly it won't work in the studio so my weekend will be filled with painting and moving. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnslI-Ll0De/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=29suty50c8s5

I can't wait for storm season to begin! It has been too long between lightning strikes and I need to hear Thor calling again. This image was taken earlier this year from the Redcliffe Jetty as the storm raced offshore. It was so windy I was nearly knocked over a couple times running towards the rotunda half way up the jetty! #StormSeason #Lightning #Thor #ThisIsQueensland (at Redcliffe, Queensland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnCkjqeFeGE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19obxk702nyxh

Why not have a double emu morning? I haven't posted in a while so I am making up for it today. This is a juvenile emu hanging out with his siblings and parents near dusk. I love their feathers, they look so soft. I am opening up a small studio in Camp Hill in September. I am so excited! Going to have a small opening night event with prints for sale. Prints will also be available on my new website. #NewStudio #FlindersRanges #Emus #SouthAustralia #Lifeissoexcitingrightnow (at Flinders Ranges)

Why did the emu cross the road? To prove he wasn't a chicken! 😉 Silly jokes aside, this is an adult emu crossing the Outback Highway near the Flinders Ranges.

As we were exploring the Parachilna Gorge we came across this little female Common Wallaroo (Macropus robustus) chilling amongst the grass. Most of the time the roos, wallabies and wallaroos would take off as soon as you would get close but she came right up to the side of the car as it was nearing sunset. What a special moment! I loved my trip in South Australia so much Jessica Lea Photography is launching educational, artistic and conservation focused retreats where you can learn about photography, cinematography and painting with our special guests in amazing locations across Australia with the first trip in early 2019. I cannot wait to tell you more once we launch the new website finally!! #South #Australia #Flinders #Ranges #Common #Wallaroo #ArtistRetreat #PhotographicTours #EcoTourism #Conservation #AnimalEncounters #Exploration #Adventure #Soexcited (at Flinders Ranges)

This evening I was lucky enough to attend the National Geographic Symphony of Our World in Brisbane. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire performance. The image accompanying this post is one I took of a beautiful Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby in the Flinders Ranges in April on sunset. Don't they have the cutest faces? Feeling so inspired now. What an awesome night! (at Flinders Ranges)

Enjoying a spectacular meal at my favourite local cafe - Lady Marmalade. What a fantastic Friday it has been so far. I hope everyone has enjoyed their Friday morning as much as I have. Got a last minute ticket for one of my favourite entertainers this morning. I cannot wait for next week to begin.