BRIDE+GROOM

T

o many, Mount Isa is an industrial City. A central

The shoot portrayed an enchanted story of a fanciful

hub for miners, cowboys, heat and dust. Okay,

hostess waiting for her guests to arrive. Lake Moondarra

yes, that is a large portion of our culture, but there

is only 16km drive North of Mount Isa. A perfect spot for

are many more aspects to this outback lifestyle

a picnic, swim or water sports.

that we wish to share!

Our next session, a romantic engagement shoot called

Recently, a group of Mount Isa businesses joined forces

‘A Love Like This’, took place West of Mount Isa. This

to complete a series of styled photoshoots. The group

location shows a more arid environment, particularly

was comprised of local professionals from industries

appealing to the seasoned camper or 4WD enthusiast.

including event styling, photography, fashion, hair,

It possesses our infamous red dirt, spinifex and the

make-up, floristry and cake decorating. This venture

gorgeous purple wildflower, Mulla Mulla.

was named ‘The Collaborative Project’. The intent of the

The last session, a playful children’s shoot called ‘What

project is to highlight Mount Isa’s amazing landscapes,

Dreams Are Made Of’, was shot South of Mount Isa, in

whilst promoting a sample of the quality products and

a more turbulent terrain. This spot is ideal for the bush-

services available locally.

walkers and wildlife watchers. The photos were taken

Mount Isa is located upon a geological mapping term

right next to the Leichhardt River where the gum trees

called the Mount Isa Inlier bioregion, which best identifies

and buffel grass grow wild.

the landscape as rugged hills and ranges, separated by

‘These photoshoots have allowed local vendors to

winding valleys. The styled photoshoots were captured

showcase their products and services on a new platform,

in separate locations surrounding Mount Isa to showcase

in a new fashion. The Collaborative Project aimed to get

this diversity in scenery.

uniquely creative and remind Australia that Mount Isa

The first photoshoot, named ‘Ebony’s Soiree’, was taken

is alive and leading the way in several industries’, says

on the way to Lake Moondarra, within thick woodland.

Jennifer Termine-Toth, Stylist from Andii Mihay Events.

CONTRIBUTORS PHOTOGRAPHY • LEONIE WINKS PHOTOGRAPHY • WWW.LEONIEWINKSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM STYLING & PROPS • ANDII MIHAY EVENTS • WWW.ANDIIMIHAYEVENTS.COM FLORALS & HEADPIECE • ISA FLORIST • WWW.ISAFLORIST.COM MAKE-UP • FACE CANDY • WWW.FACECANDY.CO HAIR STYLIST • SALON BRONZE • SALONBRONZE@BIGPOND.COM LADIES CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES • ELK AND ARROW • ELKANDARROW@OUTLOOK.COM MENS & BOYS CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES • WORN OUT WEST • WWW.WORNOUTWEST.COM.AU GIRLS CLOTHING • BAMBINO BOUTIQUE • BAMBINOBOUTIQUE@HOTMAIL.COM GIRLS TUTU & HEADPIECE • MADE TO TUTU • WWW.MADETOTUTU.BIGCARTEL.COM CAKE • MAD ABOUT CUPCAKES • WWW.MADS2B.WIXSITE.COM/MADABOUTCUPCAKES

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DUOMagazine November 2016