Newcastle wedding photographer

Moment taker.

Memory Maker.

Moment taker. Memory Maker.

I’m Dearne, but I go by Dea.

A lot of people can’t pronounce Dearne too well…so I end up with variations..such as ‘Dern’ , ‘Dean’ and ‘Dearknee’…yep, I can’t work out how either! Seeing we are friends, you can call me Dea (pronounced D!).

I rekindled my passion for photography after my nanna passed away in 2003. After she died I sat and looked through her old photo albums and realised what I always wanted to be as a kid was a really important part in preserving people’s memories. My company is named after the black bow’s that were on my wedding dress and wedding cake.

Random facts about me:

  • I won an award for letting go of the wall at roller skating in primary school - this was the only sports award I was ever given.

  • I love painting abstract art but only seem to commit to doing this every December.

  • I met my husband at King Street Hotel in 2007.

  • We have 2 boys together. We think that both of our stubborn and individuality created a super power in both of them.

  • My grandparents started a fancy dress shop in 1988, which was taken over by my mum in 2010.

  • My brother has a bike and car restoration business (way more creative than me!).

  • My dad is an artist and his local coffee shop has nicknamed him ‘Sketch’ but we call him Scuba Steve.

I don’t take myself too seriously, am obsessed with my staffy, mexican food, watching live music, a dance floor and drinking coffee…and the occasional beer, Prosecco or cocktail.

  • Ted & Zac

    “If I could give 85 stars out of 5 I would. Everything about Dea, from the rad human she is, to the vibe she brings and the photographs she takes, is next level not cool enough for you (or me).”

  • Danika & Reggie

    “We both hate having our photos taken but Dea made it so much fun! Our cheeks are still sore from laughing. And oh my goodness the resulting photos are amazing and so so beautiful. She definitely captured the vibe of the day!”

  • Kylie & Brent

    “Our guests all commented how fabulous Dea was and she fitted in like an old friend. If you want a fun filled, memorable wedding day, Dea is the one you want capturing it. Cannot recommend her enough!”

  • Kristy-Lee & Joey

    “We will never be able to thank her enough for all her support throughout the crazy wedding planning, fitting in seamlessly on the day and then providing us with beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.

  • Kelly & Nick

    “Could not recommend Dea enough. She is friendly, hilarious and absolutely amazing. We are so happy we chose Dea to be our wedding photographer, we are over the moon with every single photo she took.”

  • Estelle & Seb

    “I don’t know where to begin with the angel that is Dea! She sets a high vibration and is so much fun to have around, she basically feels like a close friend which is perfect when she is with you in such intimate moments.”