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Kasey and Tyler are getting married in 2012 in Bali, so Chanele Rose Flowers styled a beautiful Indie Boho themed engagement shoot around this. Incorporating a Balinese style table with Australian flowers, it was a fitting solution for the couple. The shoot was named 'La Vie est Belle' (Life is beautiful with you) representing the beautiful and in love couple. It was also great to work and meet Helen Sotis who was the makeup and hair stylist for the shoot.

Photography: Jessica Ruisan

Styling & flowers: Chanele Rose Flowers

Hair & Makeup: Helen Sotis Makeup Artist

Venue: Mamre Homestead

Couple: Kasey & Tyler

Hair piece: Viktoria Novak & Candice Lee Accessories

Shoes: Teresa Bel Castro shoe design

Wow what a year it's been.

Firstly I want to say a big thanks to everyone I have worked with in 2011 including the makeup and hair artists, florists, fashion stylists, models, designers, vendors and fellow photographers. Without you all the shoots would not have been possible. A big shout out also to the beautiful and generous Sydney and online 'wedding' community. But most importantly thank you to those who visit and read silk truffle. Really appreciate your support.

2011 has been my biggest year on growth and development with photography. Here's a recap into 2011 and my photography journey...

Starting in January I organised my first collaboration photoshoot. At first I was scared of stuffing up as everyone was coming together for a end product - the photos. But fortunately all worked out well.

She Walks in Beauty Jessica Ruisan Photography

Audrey Hepburn inspired - thanks to Cathy and Brooke to being such great sports.

Audrey Hepburn Inspired Jessica Ruisan Photography

Evening Falls, my first 'big' collaboration shoot to organise with Megan, Ash, Emma, Aley & Talia. I jumped in the deep end introduced myself to these people who I'm so grateful to have met. They believed in me even though I had a limited portfolio.

I have also been extremely lucky to have worked with Chanele Rose Flowers & Styling several times in 2011. Lina is so supportive of my photography and I can't thank her enough. Here's a nautical styled candy bar I photographed for her kids party.

Working with Lina again, I was privileged to be invited as a second photographer on this gorgeous Alice in Wonderland inspired shoot.

Jessica Ruisan photography Alice in Wonderland

One of my favourite shoots from this year was the Clementine Posy Capture the Light shoot. So happy to have met Ash a floral genius.

I love 2nd shoot with Luisa.. she is such a beautiful and generous and ever so creative person. Whenever you shoot with her it makes you so happy and lively. I'm so so lucky to have been able to tag along with her to several collaboration shoots that she has organised.

My first 'indoors' shoot for fashion designer Eileen Kirby. Really enjoyed this as it was something different to my normal outdoors look and the dresses were oh so pretty.

Another favourite was the Summerblossom 'A Faery's song shoot'.' Shooting for someone else is always different but I had so much fun with these gorgeous girls and love the photos too.

Jessica Ruisan Photography Summerblossom shoot

Ahh heaven lighting... my first couple collaboration shoot as a second photographer for Teeki designs.

My most recently posted blog post featured the images from this shoot with Margaret from Shine by Three. This was another one of Luisa's creative thinkings.

My last shoot of the year with Chanele Rose Flowers was Kasey & Tyler's engagement session which I will blog in January. I am also currently working on the new Chanele Rose Flowers branding identity which will be unveiled next year.

Finally my last shoot of 2011 (just last week) was a beautifully styled bridal shower.. can't wait to share this one with you next year.

So there you go, a summary of my photography in 2011. Thank you so much (again) for those who have constantly supported me or dropped by the blog/email to give words of encouragement, support and feedback.

So just bouncing out of photography for a minute... in October 2011 I finally graduated from my three year design degree. After all those realllllly long nights (if I was lucky to even have any sleep) I'm so glad it's over. (Which explains a little of the lack of posting on Silk Truffle over the past few months-sorry). I haven't shared my graphic design work on Silk Truffle before though, as it's always primarily been my photography blog. But if you wish to see some, you can on my website here.

Since the completion of my course, I resigned from my casual weekend retail job as opportunities arose to work in the wedding photography field which I have been busy with since the end of October.

Since graduating I've been in jobs in photography including second shooting for Nadean-thank you for being SO supportive of my photography.

Ok and to some features...

To top of the Evening Falls shoot was it being featured on Polka Dot Bride. You could not believe my excitement when my favourite Australian wedding blog was featuring my photography! Ms Polka has been ever so kind, thank you for my introduction into the online wedding world.