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Luke and Cara’s wedding at Cowbell Creek

Gold Coast hinterland

Luke and Cara’s wedding was my first visit to Cowbell Creek, and I was excited before I reached the top of the driveway. Rolling hills, open space and curious animals made it a wonderful setting for their celebration.

The venue team drove us around the property for photographs, helping us make the most of the light without a long walk in the Queensland heat. That thoughtful help made a real difference to the flow of the afternoon.

A bride and groom embrace on the lawn beneath the trees. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.

The word that best sums up this wedding is “fun”. From the first moments to the last, Luke and Cara’s family and friends brought extraordinary energy. The photographs are full of the affection, laughter and enthusiasm they brought with them.

A sign for Cowbell Creek stands beside the venue’s entrance. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The bride and groom stand at the end of the aisle as guests watch, in black and white. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The groom leans in to kiss the bride’s hand beneath the outdoor pavilion. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Two black-and-white views show guests seated as the bride approaches the ceremony. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The couple stand beneath a tree in a black-and-white portrait. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The bride and groom kiss beneath a flowering ceremony arch, in black and white. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The bride and groom walk back down the aisle through the gathered guests. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The newlyweds walk down the aisle as guests cheer and take photographs. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A wide view shows the wedding ceremony beneath a stretch tent. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The newlyweds walk together through the guests after the ceremony. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Two views show guests celebrating the newlyweds after the ceremony. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The bride embraces a guest outdoors after the ceremony. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The wedding party walks out from beneath the pavilion as guests cheer. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Two views show the couple and guests greeting one another at the reception. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The bride and groom stand with their celebrant beneath the pavilion. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The bride and groom share a toast with friends, in black and white. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A guest raises a glass during a toast at Cowbell Creek. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
An open field and wooded hills surround the Cowbell Creek property. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A large gum tree stands beside a timber shed at Cowbell Creek. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A weathered farm shed and silo stand in the sun. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A horse grazes in a wooded paddock. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Wedding guests sit together at a round table during the reception. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The bride dances with a guest beside the outdoor reception area. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Guests gather around the couple during a reception speech. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Guests sit together at the reception beneath the covered deck. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A guest dances on the lawn as other guests watch. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The timber reception hall is set with tables beneath its exposed beams. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Two views show a decorated cake and a welcome sign at the reception. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The low sun shines through a large tree beside the couple on the lawn. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A wide view shows the newlyweds beneath a tree in the late-afternoon light. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The bride and groom embrace in a field at sunset. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The newlyweds stand together on a garden path beside a rail fence. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The couple walk across the lawn in the warm evening light. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The bride and groom stand together inside a dark timber shelter. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Two views show the newlyweds standing in a timber shelter and greeting their guests. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The bride and groom stand together beneath a tree in the late-afternoon light. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The couple run hand in hand through the grass toward the low sun. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The newlyweds run together across the field at sunset. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A bride and groom embrace in a field, photographed in black and white. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The bride and groom walk hand in hand across the lawn with flowers in her other hand. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The couple stand together in an open field with the hills behind them. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Two portraits show the groom with the bride and the couple walking together. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The bride lifts her groom as they embrace in the field. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The groom lifts his bride in his arms in the open paddock. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The couple stand beneath a large bare tree with cattle grazing in the distance. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Two views show the bride and groom beneath a large tree in the paddock. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The newlyweds stand beneath the sprawling branches of a large tree. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The bride and groom embrace beneath the tree, with cattle in the paddock nearby. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The couple run together across the open field at sunset, in black and white. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The bride and groom cut their wedding cake together. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Guests gather beneath the roof beams of the reception hall. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The bride embraces a guest beside the flower-covered wall. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A wide black-and-white view shows guests seated inside the reception hall. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Guests raise their glasses during a toast at the reception. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The newlyweds sit together during the reception, shown from the waist down. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A guest embraces the groom beneath a floral installation. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The groom hugs a guest at the reception, in black and white. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Wedding guests laugh together during the reception speeches. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A guest leans in to embrace the bride as friends look on. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A printed instant photograph shows the bride and groom standing together. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A guest holds a card with a handwritten message, photographed in black and white. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The bride and groom dance together inside the reception hall. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Two views show the bride and groom dancing together. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The couple dance together in the hall, photographed in black and white. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Guests dance beneath the reception lights. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A groom laughs with guests on the dance floor. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The bride and groom dance beneath the string lights. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Guests dance together beneath the string lights. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A guest raises an arm as everyone dances around the newlyweds. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The groom and bride dance among their guests at the reception. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
The bride and groom embrace as guests dance around them. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A platter of food and small servings rests on a table at the reception. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
Colored light patterns fall across the floor at the evening reception. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.
A star-filled night sky rises above a tree in the landscape. Photograph by documentary wedding photographer Joshua Mikhaiel.

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