Australia says YES to Marriage Equality

Image by Lucas Grogan

Image by Luke John Matthew Arnold

Image by Lucas Grogan

We have just witnessed a defining moment in Australian history.

Our government has recognised that in this day and age marriage should not only be limited to a union between 'a man and a woman'. The Australian people have made their voices heard through a costly plebiscite and the result is a resounding YES to legalising marriage equality.

So from December 9th 2017 'marriage according to law in Australia is the union of two people', and that is pretty sweet!

Shooting with Friends

I am fortunate to begin my journey as a celebrant with knowing some friends who currently work within the world of weddings. 

So I called upon photographer Ryan Wheatley and make up artist Karen Burton to help me take some shots for my profile. I have known these two for years working hard at what they love.

Ryan a.k.a. Sir Wheatley was THE Streetparty club photographer of the Melbourne indie scene from the early 2000s. His candid and fun shots were the myspace profile photo of every young hip party kid. He along with his muses have grown up and now he shoots weddings and ads.
http://www.ryanwheatley.com/

Karen a.k.a. Kaz moved to Australia from NZ in her early twenties and has since worked with various popular Melbourne fashion brands in keeping their models looking naturally beautiful. 
http://www.karenburton.com.au/

Who is Celebrant JAM?

My name is Jamima Yue Xiu Wu. 

Born in Shanghai, raised in Melbourne, and now a local resident of Kensington.

I am deeply inspired by the diversity and range of influences around me.
I have worked in hospitality, retail, fashion, advertising and education. 
I have danced at many festivals, travelled to distant lands, married my love in Las Vegas and started my own little family.

I am many things to many people and I would love to be your celebrant. I have always taken an interest in people and their stories. It would be my absolute pleasure to work with you to create a unique wedding ceremony experience.

I look forward to sharing the journey with you as your Celebrant JAM.

Photography Ryan Wheatley
Hair and Make Up Karen Burton