Our Last Post

As some of you may have noticed we haven't really been posting to this blog much in recent times.

So big news, this is going to be our last post and we have a brand new blog

our new blog address is http://benrugersblog.com.au
our new website is http://www.xsight.com.au 

xsight blog (from all of the studios)  www.xsight.com.au/blog

So you will need to update your RSS feeds!

Throughout the last 6 months Justine and I have been busily working on a new direction for our Photography and we are pleased to advise that we have changed the name of our studio to XSiGHT Photography and Video.

XSiGHT has established studios in Melbourne, Sydney and Sacramento in the USA and we feel privileged to be invited into the XSiGHT fold.

Now as the owners of XSiGHT Brisbane we have some fantastic new products and a brand new studio in Norman Park and it has made such a difference to everything that we do. We have some wonderful and talented staff really working hard and producing some great results.

The change of name has come about for many reasons one including an unfortunate incident with Matt Lee from Infinity Photography taking legal action against us for breach of trademark. On a positive note, it was really just good timing and made us look at what else we could do. So this is not the end of infinity studios by any means as we still have lots of wonderful brides and grooms to photograph.

Another reason for our change to XSiGHT is that it was an opportunity too hard to pass by. The change of name and our direction in photography has been one of the most amazing outcomes for us. We are now involved with some of the most talented photographers in the world.

As the new name suggests we now also do wedding video so if you are interested in having your video for your wedding send us an email!!  

We will also be taking a more stronger focus in 2009 on portrait photography because this is another love of mine and we are looking forward to doing this in conjunction with weddings,  if you still haven't thought about what to get as a gift for christmas for your loved ones how about a portrait sitting!  Stay tuned to our new blog for further details on our portrait sessions.

We have lots of up and coming magazines coming out including a bridal shoot that we did for Ideal Brides.    Brisbane brides will also hit the shelves any day now and there is a few more magazines coming out in Jan and Feb.

2008 was just a massive year for us and I think that 2009 will be even bigger with what we have planned.

To all the people that have supported Infinity Studios over the last few years thankyou thankyou thankyou!! Without you all we wouldn’t be in the position that we are today.

Queensland Brides magazine - Front Cover Search

Queensland Brides is once again searching the state to find a real life bride to grace the cover of their Winter 2009 edition - and we need your help!

Engaged girls from all over Queensland are invited to enter online by answering three simple questions, providing their full contact details and submitting three recent photos of themselves.

Ten semi-finalists will be chosen from all entries and uploaded to the magazine's website, where the public is invited to view and vote for their favourite potential cover girls. The three entrants with the most amount of votes will go on to become the finalists for judging by a Queensland Brides panel.

The inaugural search held last year attracted lots of great media attention and we received entries from all over Queensland. Our winner was Kalico-Pearl from Thursday Island who featured on the Winter 2008 edition.

Entry is now open and closes 2nd February 2009.
Winner will feature on the cover of the Winter edition to be released in May 2009.
Enter online at www.queenslandbrides.com.au

What can you do?
Spread the word to all your brides-to-be!
Simply print and hand out this information sheet - www.queenslandbrides.com.au/pdf/QBCoverGirl_infoSheet.pdf - or tell them to go online to www.queenslandbrides.com.au for entry details and information.

Rob & Tanya's wedding 10th Oct 2008

We met up with Rob and Tanya for their wedding at Boulevarde Gardens. The day was one of those really heavy rainy stormy days that started off the wet weather last month. The sky was very moody and fantastic for photography, but with the ceremony starting at 4:45pm we were racing against what was left of the sun going down with the storm. The Bridal party were a bunch of fun to work with and we got the job done in no time.

Lorelene & Rob's engagement session

I met with Lorelene and Rob for their engagement photos last week. Lorelene & Rob are getting married next year, and just happened to pick my wedding anniversary to get married! I don't know what it is but I always seem to have a wedding on my anniversary! Lorelene is another one of our Wedding Central Brides, and I have to say that she is very photogenic! look at those eyes!

Kristen & Nathan's engagement shoot

Ben met up with Kristen & Nathan for their enagement shoot last week. These guys are getting married in December and were wanting some photos at University of QLD at St Lucia, particularly around the Jacaranda trees. Kristen is another one on our Wedding Central Brides who has been waiting along time for her wedding to come.

What do you want to see

We have been so busy over the last few months it has really been a huge blur... a pretty good blur but still doesn't time just fly. It is nearly Christmas and then we will be into another massive wedding season again.. In fact March next year is the most bookings we have had in a month ever... there is going to be some fantastic weddings which I can't wait to share with everyone.

Speaking of Christmas if you are can't think about what to get your loved one for Christmas how about a voucher for some portrait photography!!! If you mention this blog post before christmas we will discount our sitting fee to $60 and we will give you 10% off any prints purchased. If you are keen just send me an email to info@infinitystudios.com.au and lets take some cool photos!!

time for some interactivity.... I am in your hands.

so what do you want to see more of?
Albums, candid photos , portraits, romantic photos... tell me what you want in the comments

Sarah & Dean's Wedding - 4th Oct 2008

Both Sarah and Dean were getting ready at the same hotel in the city, so it made our job easy meeting up with both of them at the same place. We met up with Dean and the boys first for a few photos, and then ventured a few floors up to Sarah and the girls. Danielle Robinson was just finishing off her tremendous job on the girls make up and they all looked stunning. The bridesmaids were all ready to help sarah get into her dress but there was no need because Sarah's Dad had it covered, lacing up the back of her dress with great precision. After a few photos with the girls, it was time to head over to Indooroopilly Golf Course for the ceremony and reception. We stayed until the end of the reception and Sarah and Deans guests had a great time dancing and drinking until very late. After the reception we headed into the city for some night photos with Sarah and Dean outside the Marriott where they were staying for the evening.

Laurel & Jeff's wedding (with Matt) - 4th oct 2008

Starting the day at the boys house (as we do), Jade and myself wandered in on the Jeff and the lads playing pool and just being super cool. In between taking photos and chasing the dogs up the street (sorry Val), it was soon time to meet up with Laurel and the girls.
Laurel was getting ready at hers and Jeff's place which looked fantastic, as the reception was being held here so everyone had put heaps of time into getting it ready.
Some more photos and off to the ceremony.
The weather stayed perfect for their outdoor ceremony and continued that way for the rest of the afternoon for our trip out to Cleveland Point.
It was a really relaxing day and to be hanging out at the water watching the sunset was the icing on the (wedding) cake. (sorry that was a bad pun!)
Thanks to you both again.
Matt & Jade

Sarah & Nic - 19th Sept 2008

Sarah & Nic were married at Avica wedding resort on the Gold Coast. We started with the boys in their hotel room at the resort, before long they were ready to leave to go to the Helicopter launch pad as they were travelling by Helicopter to the ceremony. We then headed down to meet the girls in their hair and makeup suite, where we had alot of fun!

Sarah arrived to the ceremony by horse and carriage to a teary Nic. Once the ceremony was over, we headed around the resort for a few photos. Thanks to Nic and Sarah for a great day, we had a blast!

The Twins part two - Leisa & Brad's wedding 28th Sept 2008

So after a massive day on the Saturday with Stacey & Andrew getting married and Lisa and Brad being in their bridal party, they all had to get up early to do it all over again. This time the tables were turned and Leisa and Brad were the Bride and Groom and Stacey and Andrew were part of the bridal party.

Brad & Leisa actually met each other first out of the two couples. It certainly was a feeling of De Ja Vu when we turned up at the same townhouse to photograph the boys. When we had finished photographing the girls, we travelled into the Riverview Hotel on the River at Hamilton. They married by the pool at the hotel, with the same area being transformed into the reception later on in the day. While this was happening, we went for a drive to the powerhouse for some photos.

Guys it has been an absolute pleasure working with you all, I am so pleased that we had the opportunity to be apart of such an event.