Bon voyage Mark and Nicolle!

I met Mark on a blind date for B Magazine several years ago, we went to the Opera House for dinner and became firm friends. When Mark started an Actors group called Actors Australia 6 years ago I joined up the same day. Mark has grown AA (nothing to do with drunks) into a wonderful meeting place for Australian Actors, he has been an inspiration to so many people over the years. Our little group now has over 400 members and has sparked many friendships and helped many careers along the way.

A few weeks ago Mark announced that he and Nicolle were packing up, selling everything and going on a very long world trip on a sailing boat. Upon hearing the news I first felt quite sad that Mark and Nicolle were leaving, but after a while I began to realise just how brave and exciting their decision was. Truly, who wouldn't want to leave the rat race behind and sail into Tahiti or the South of France and say "lets stay here for a month or two"?

As my going away gift to Mark and Nicolle I wanted to do a photo shoot so they would have some photos to put on their new "World Tour" website. Today we went to Sydney Harbour for some shots. Mark's father worked on the Opera House as a manager so he really wanted some photos with "her" in the background - it was a shame that it was a grey old day and she wasn't in all her beauty, but as you'll see Mark and Nic made the most of it!


So we started the shoot of with some cute shots.......





.....and then Mark pulls a surprise out of his pocket......



Miss Nicolle was taken by surprise (as was I).....she said YES!



which made the rest of the shoot very special and lovie-dovie.....






.....of course put some Actors in front of a camera and they will show off and ham it up...





We then finished the shoot at the Opera House which has such special meaning for Mark. I was so honoured to be a part of Mark and Nicolle's special moment and I of course wish them happy sailing and a very happy life together. Love you guys!