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Weddings Weddings Weddings !!!!

That's what we do best !
Weddings are our specialty.
As a Brisbane Wedding Photographer with over 10 years experience in Wedding Photography and having shot more than 500 Weddings we like to think that we know what to look for when it comes to shooting your special day.

It's not just about the Bride & Groom, it's about all of your guests, those little moments
shared between a Father & his Daughter, before she walks down the aisle.

It's a thousand little moments that make up your Wedding Day.

We take pride in creating beautiful imagery and story telling albums..
Images that your family and friends will be talking about for years to come ..
Images that move your soul, touch the heart & quite often bring a tear to the eye.

We love what we do !

WPPI Photographers Convention February 2012 – Las Vegas USA

Well as the title suggests it’s time for for me to once again make the trek across the world to the good ol US of A for the annual WPPI conference ..

So what the heck is WPPI I hear you ask ??  Wedding and Portrait Photographers International that’s what !

About the Conference

Last year, WPPI attracted over 16,000 photographers from all corners of the globe  !

A conference and trade show all rolled into one ! Lots of master classes and learning opportunities as well as all the latest gear at your fingertips !

I’ll be flying out of Brisbane early on Friday the 17th of  February, spending time in Vegas at the conference before heading over to New York for 5 days ..

I’ll be landing back in Australia on the 1st of March, if you need to contact me during this time then email would be best ben@benclarkphotography.com.au

Last time I was over for the conference was 2010, below are a couple of links to the images that I captured while away including a New York Wedding !

NYC Images

New York Wedding

Award Images from NYC including The Flatiron Building New York City

I’ll be attending the conference as well as shooting some personal work for myself and possibly this years awards.

Tom Westgarth and Shona Cataldo 21st January 2012

Welcome to our Real Life Weddings page !

This is where the spotlight shines on all of the amazing weddings that we shoot !

This week the spotlight is on Shona & Tom.

The Proposal – Hiking in Lamington National Park

Ceremony location: St Stephen’s Cathedral, Elizabeth St, Brisbane – Reception location: Cloudland, Fortitude Valley

Gown: Bungendore Bridal Studio -  Engagement ring by Robert White Jewellers, Brisbane Arcade. Wedding bands by Tiffany and Co.

Wedding Coordinator: Shona Cataldo – Hair: Cataldo’s Salon – Hair piece: Viktoria Novak

Bridesmaids Dresses by Studibaker, Flower Girls by Return to Eden, Groom by Versace, Groomsmen by Wayward Heir

Flowers: Lush Floristry, Oxley Rd, Sherwood – Cake: Sweetums – Entertainment: Magic Mike for the kids

Honeymoon: Ubud, Bali

Funniest Moment: Our son, Darcy calling out to us during the ceremony

Favorite Wedding Day moment: Our wedding dance

Special thanks to: Our parents

In your experience what did you value most about using Ben Clark Photography ? Peace of mind knowing that we would have great photos to help us remember the day.

Advice for other brides-to-be: Stress as much as you want before the wedding but make sure you enjoy the day.

“More sweat before battle, less blood in battle.”

                                                                                                                                                                               

Shona and Tom Lisa and I had a blast working with you and your families and we wish you both well for your new lives together with Darcy

 

 

Michelle & Chris – New Years Eve Wedding

Welcome to our Real Life Weddings page !

This is where the spotlight shines on all of the amazing weddings that we shoot !

This week the spotlight is on Michelle & Chris

The proposal – The Eiffel Tower – Paris !

Church: Our Lady of Victories Church, Bowen Hills – Reception location: Victoria Park Golf Club – Ballroom, Michelle’s Gown: Collette Dinnigan

Wedding bands and engagement rings: Canturi (Michelle) , Dora (Chris) Decorator Erin Hammond, Victoria Park Golf Complex, Hair: Bossy Hair, Albany Creek

Hair piece: Fiorenza Bridal, New Farm, Bridal party attire: Charlie Brown (Bridesmaids) , Michael Innis (Groomsmen), Make-up: Eva Bergstrom (Michelle) and Raw Make up Artistry (Bridesmaids)

Flowers: Florabella Design, Stationery: Etsy.com, Cake: Bronwyn Lyndon, Music: Alan Casey Entertainment, Transport: In Style Corporate Cars and Limousines

Photography: Ben Clark Photography (Ben and Lisa Clark)

Honeymoon: 12 days in Thailand – eating, drinking and relaxing !

Funniest Moment: Our best friends revealing all the “dirt” on us in their speeches, Favorite Wedding Day moment: Seeing the New Year in with all our family and friends

Special thanks to: Our parents and their partners who helped with all the wedding preparations and on the day.  Our bridal party for organising such awesome Buck’s and Hen’s parties J

In your experience what did you value most about using Ben Clark photography ?

Totally stress free experience – from our first meeting with Ben we knew we were in good hands and trusted him to take care of all the details.

Advice for other brides-to-be: Don’t worry too much about anything…it will all fall into place in the end.

                           

           

     

                                                                     

Michelle & Chris thank you for letting us share your special day, Lisa and I had loads of fun with you guys and it was a great way to see out 2011 !

 

 

 

Shorty (aka Kate aka Katrina) & Jon 28th December

Welcome to our Real Life Weddings page !

This is where the spotlight shines on all of the amazing weddings that we shoot !

This week the spotlight is on Kate & Jon.

The Proposal

Jon had planned a great day out starting with Coffee with a cousin of mine at Helensvale followed by a day at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, which I had wanted to visit with him for ages.Way back when Jon asked me if I would like to be ‘Boyfriend & Girlfriend’ we were sitting under a Gazebo at Putt Putt Golf in Ermington, NSW so in keeping with tradition, When Jon noticed a Gazebo at Currumbin, He knew it was too good a chance to pass up, he dragged me up the hill to have a ‘look’.Once seated, He asked me to hold a small box, got down on both knees and asked me to be his wife! I giggled, said yes, totally forgot about the box and gave Him the BIGGEST Hug 

Jon asked if I had opened the box, to which I said “not yet”, and requested another hug :o ) He laughed, then told me to open the box, so I did, only to find the most AMAZING ring that fit perfectly

Jon had a massive part in the design of the ring and it was Perfect !!

                 

Church: St John’s Cathedral – Ann St, Brisbane Reception location: Moda Events Portside - Hamilton QLDGown: Bridal Chic from Vision in White – Parramatta NSW

Wedding bands and engagement rings:  Tim Hocking, Miranda Jewellery Workshop – Miranda NSW 

                                                       

Decorator: For the Reception – The Party Girls Hair: Sarah Campbell Hair piece/fascinator or hat: Teeki Designs by Amy Oram  Make-up: Sarah Campbell Flowers: Flowerama – Castle Hil, NSW Stationery: Petrella Studios - Assisted by Pon & Vich  Cake: The Cake Girl – Antonella – Mt Gravatt, QLD  Photography: Ben Clark Photography - Ben & Lisa Clark Videography: Living Lens – Peter Szilveszter 

Honeymoon: A week in Apollo Bay, Exploring the Great Ocean Road along with various stops along the way :o ) The Rest and Relaxation along with the sights and photo op’s will be AWESOME!

              

A quick stop off for some Ice cream and we headed back to Moda

           

Favourite Wedding Day moment: When our Gorgeous Flower Girl Mia (2 year old) got involved in the speeches

Special thanks to: Everyone who helped make the day what it was :o ) All those who travelled the distance to the wedding and ‘The Goose Booth’ which was the biggest hit of the night :o )

In your experience what did you value most about using Ben Clark Photography

“What do I value the most about booking Ben Clark Photography for my Wedding”
I love Photos, I love taking photos, So when it came to booking a photographer for our wedding, I left no stone unturned.

For months I surfed the web looking for images that told a story. Eventually, I found the Website for Ben Clark Photography and was amazed with what I found, this was quickly followed by me emailing the link to Jon with the Subject Heading of “I want this photographer for the wedding”.

I contacted Ben and told him everything I was thinking with regards to photos for the day. Unlike other Photographers, Ben listened and advised us what we can have and what we could do rather than “what we need and should have”.

It was October 2010 when Jon and I travelled up to Brisbane to start officially checking out venues and it was then that we met with Ben to suss him out hehe. Ben was extremely Professional, but was so down to earth that we found it so easy to get along and have a chat about things rather than get straight down to business and only business. Since I LOVE photos, I had creative ideas swirling in my mind, and I found it so easy to share my ideas with Ben without feeling awkward or silly.
We booked Ben for the wedding that day and were so glad that we did :o )

In October 2011, I met with Ben again just to follow up on changes that had been made with Wedding plans, It was here that I mentioned this idea of a Photo Booth that I had. It was a big thing to mention as Photo Booths can be a bit of a hit or miss. Ben was keen for the challenge and I was as excited as a sugar addict in a lolly shop !
The wedding day came and Ben brought his Lovely wife Lisa to assist on the day, My head was spinning as I was trying to remember everything, and Ben and Lisa managed to keep me in line and put up with me being all giggly, giddy and slightly crazy. They were SOOOOO easy to work with and they were so patient. They even let me stop for Ice Cream and spend time at the playground!

I recommend Ben (and Lisa too) to anyone looking for a photographer for any reason. They are professional, down to earth and a ball to work with
(I hear weddings are their favourites!)

Oh Yeah, and the ‘Goose Booth’ – Well that was I believe one of the BIGGEST hits of the night, along with our gorgeous Flower Girl Mia :o )
The Goose Booth was soooo much more then what we had expected and it exceeded everyone’s expectations of a simple photo booth and made it so much more, there was many laughs and many unexpected shows of imagination, I have never seen a line up like that for a photo booth anywhere. I cannot thank Ben and Lisa enough for accepting that challenge and nailing it! Spot on Guys, that idea was GENIUS!

Advice for other brides-to-be:

Don’t take things personal when people disagree with you.
Make sure on your wedding day you have some personal touches.
Don’t be afraid to ask for the kids meal!!

Keep reading below to see Kate & Jon’s awesome “GooseBooth” Images

January 11, 2012 - 4:21 pm Sue & Martin Milton-White - Hi Ben We have just had a look at the pictures that you posted on your website, thank you very much for the that the pics were excellent as we thought they would be, cant wait to see the rest. Kindest Regards Sue & Martin Milton-White

January 16, 2012 - 7:37 pm Kate - Hey Ben & Lisa :) Back in Sydney now and have just looked at the pics on the laptop for the first time (using the good ol' iphone before) they are simply FANTASTIC :o) we cannot get over how good they look :) Cannot wait to see the rest of them :) GOOD WORK! xoxo THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

“The Goose Booth” is launched !!

It’s been a super busy year this year and next year is looking to be just as busy !

So what do we do when we’re already super busy ?? Offer more Wedding fun for our clients so we can be super duper uper busy !! That’s what !

So just this week we photographed Kate & Jon’s Gorgeous Wedding and it was at Kate & Jon’s reception that “the Goose Booth” was introduced.

Waaaaaay back when Kate booked us she asked if we could do a Photo Booth, “suuuure we can do anything” I’m pretty sure was my response..

And so “The Goose Booth” was born ..

I have to say it was an awful lot of fun and at one point we had about 40 guests lined up to come through !

BAM BAM BAM BAM 4 Shots done and 1-2 minutes later your “Goose Booth” photos are printed and ready to go into the guest book !

Below is just a snippet of the fun that was had ..

The rest of Kate & Jon’s story will be posted here next week so stay tuned !!

            Ummmmm Yes even us photographers like to get in on the fun ….  :O)               

 

 

 

December 30, 2011 - 3:33 pm Kate - Dude, you are a Genius!

December 30, 2011 - 3:39 pm Ben - LOL ! We had a ball with you guys !!

January 2, 2012 - 9:05 am Sue & Martin Milton-White - Hi Ben, this is a fantastic concept, everyone we spoke to loved the idea, much more fun than sitting at tables and getting your photo taken. We hope this idea adds yet another dimension to your fantastic work. Many thanks again and cant wait to see the rest of the photos. Kindest Regards Sue & Martin

January 2, 2012 - 9:34 pm Ben - Thanks Sue and Martin, it sure was lots of fun !! And gets everyone involved too !! Ben

Sam Tagataese & Anastasia Nimo 17th December

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This is where the spotlight shines on all of the amazing weddings that we shoot !

This week the spotlight is on Sam & Anastasia.

Cronulla Sharks Forward Sam Tagataese & Anastasia Nimo celebrated their wedding on Saturday at The Sacred Heart church at Clear Island Waters on the Gold Coast.

The Proposal:

After our hot air balloon ride we were driven to O’Reilly’s Vineyard in a private room for breakfast,my engagement ring came out as my entree !!

Gown: Midgley & Sottero Mermaid Gown Wedding bands and engagement rings: Michael Hill Jewellary

Father Epati Tamati & Minister Senetenari Iupeli Wedding Coordinator: Jessica Duffield

Decorator: Elegant Themes (Chris and Janelle)

Hair: Robyn Brunt

Hair piece: Swarvoski Hair Piece

Bridal party attire: Dresses made by groom’s mother, Toso Tagataese

Make-up: Chadissa Flowers: Flowers with Style, Gold Coast. Stationery: Elegant Themes

Cake: Too Nice Too Slice (Diane)

 

         

                                                     

  I know what you’re thinking …. awwwww what a nice kiss, well I thought so too until I took the very next frame !!

hmmmm not sure what took place here !!!

                   

 After spending some time with the bridal party on the beach it was time to head back to the palazzo versace at Main Beach for the reception.

Entertainment: Family Performances. Music: One Sound Band

Transport: Kenz Classic and Hummer Limo’s

Photography: Ben Clark Photography

Videography: Fisheye Studio

Funniest Moment: Father of Bride & Groom speeches

Favourite Wedding Day moment: Entrance into Reception and obviously announcing that we were officially husband and wife.

Special thanks to: Our Parents and sibblings for great support throughout, to family members who have travelled from afar. Ben Clark Photography and Fisheye Studio for capturing such special photo’s and film, for Kenz Classic and Hummer Limos for getting us from A to B, to Elegant Themes for such beautiful set-up of La Medusa Ballroom.

To Jessica (wedding co-ordinator) at Palazzo Versace for making our wedding reception planning so easy.

In your experience what did you value most about using a professional photographer? How easy and fun it was to work with both Ben and Lisa, they were never in our way,

and it was so easy to get along with them. Awesome Team :)   

Advice for other brides-to-be: Communication between a couple is the key during the planning of the wedding, always remember to enjoy the planning and especially the wedding day.  Have Fun :)

Anastasia & Sam thank you for sharing your special day with us !

Rebecca & Craig 19th November

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This is where the spotlight shines on all of the amazing weddings that we shoot !

This week the spotlight is on Rebecca & Craig

Craig proposed to Bec at Caffeine, Coorparoo (Over Breakfast)

Ceremony location: St. Stephens Cathedral

Reception location: The Tattersalls Club

Gown: Wendy Makin Bridal Designs, Wedding bands and engagement rings: Precious Stones, Myer Centre

Hair: Bernadette Asnins, Bridal party attire: Hills in Hollywood, Make-up: Marney Bombolas, Make-up Artist

Flowers: Always Fabulous Flowers – Sandee, Stationery: Paper Perfect

Cake: Aunty Monica, Entertainment: Sex & Chocolate ,Videography: Reel Weddings

 Honeymoon: Malaysia

Favourite Wedding Day moment: Meeting eyes when coming down the aisle. 

Special thanks to: Our parents for all of their love and support. 

Advice for other brides-to-be: Be organised and keep it simple. 

                                                                       

 Rebecca & Craig congratulations on a beautiful Wedding !

 

December 6, 2011 - 5:06 am Brisbane Photography - Very nice photos. You were able to capture those moments that should really be remembered on the wedding day. You really know when to click the camera and take the shot. Very beautiful pictures.

Amy & Dean Maleny 11/11/11

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This is where the spotlight shines on all of the amazing weddings that we shoot !

This week the spotlight is on Amy and Dean, such an awesome couple !!

Theme: Black, White and Silver Timeless Elegance

The proposal

I (Amy) had planned a huge proposal for Dean. I had organized a banner to be hung between the trees on our block of land, then a limo and a gondola

ride on the Brisbane River. I also made a video and went around to all the locations we had been to (where we first met, restaurants, old houses, even

jobs sites) and read out a piece of a poem I had written at each place. However I ended up just blurting it out over dinner one night while Dean

had a mouthful of sausage. He obviously accepted and I had to call everyone and get the rest of the stuff happening the next night. I didn’t know at the

time, but it was the first day of the 11th week of the year.

Little did I know that Dean had been planning a proposal of his own. He had been having a ring made down in Sydney. He was planning to give it to me on

my birthday, but he also couldn’t wait and the day his mum arrived with it, he proposed. Very romantic, sitting on our lounge, watching a football

game, whilst his Dad snored on the armchair and his mum was having a glass of wine. He didn’t realize either, but this was exactly 11 days after I had proposed.

 

This image below was shot at 11 minutes past 11.00 on the 11th of the 11th 2011 !!

11:11am 11/11/11

         

The Details

Ceremony& Reception :  Maleny Manor

Gown: Judith Valente (Melbourne) Wedding bands and engagement rings: Hoffstays North Lakes

(Wedding Bands) Sydney Jeweller (Amy Engagement Ring)

Celebrant: Bill Scurry  – Wedding Coordinator: Myself (with the help of Marlene and Peta at Maleny Manor)

Hair: Powder Room – Tracey  -  Bridal party attire: House of Brides 

Make-up: Powder Room – Sarah P – Flowers: Mondo Floral Designs

Stationery: Myself  – Cake: Ideas In Icing

         

     

Entertainment:

MC and Comedy Act – Jack Levi aka Elliot Goblet

Croquet – the lovely people from the Maleny Croquet Club

Photo Booth – In the Booth – Bag Pipes – Andrew Hammond – Music: Nick from RockingUwild – Transport Kenz Classics

Photography: The wonderful gorgeous Ben and Lisa Clark!!

Videography: Lumina Video – Shane and Richelle


Honeymoon: Beach Club Hamilton Island

Funniest Moment: When I (Amy) put Dean’s wedding ring on the wrong hand and tried to force it on anyway!

Favorite Wedding Day moment: Amy – Dean’s speech. It was soooo amazing !!

Dean – Watching Amy walking down the isle

                                                            

 

Special thanks to:

Ben and Lisa , Shane and Richelle – they have captured our memories

forever. As well as everyone mentioned above. And of course our Family.

Advice for other brides-to-be

I know it sounds cliche, but slow down on the day and take in everything, it goes waaay to fast. Also make sure you find a fantastic photographer and

or videographer to capture everything that you may have missed, as there is so much going on the whole time. Be organized and don’t stress if little

things don’t go as planned, it adds character and makes just “a wedding” into your wedding.

November 23, 2011 - 6:16 pm Amy - OH MY GOD!!! Ben you are so so so amazing!!! (and so are you Lisa) We have probably told you that a bazillion times, but these photos are so beautiful, so perfect, so real! Like Dean said to me a minute ago, looking at these brought the whole day back (apparently he had something in his eye haha). We can't wait to see the rest and can't imagine how incredible the album will be!!! Thank you for capturing our memories so we can cherish them forever. xxx

Kirsty & Matt 6th November

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Kirsty & Matt held their wedding at the beautiful Glengariff Historic Estate at Dayboro Valley.

- The proposal -

Matt took me to my favourite place in Brisbane, Kangaroo Point, he asked me at a close friend of mine’s memorial tree, it was very special to me, especially at night looking back over the best city in the world.

                                     

Gown: Casar Elegance in the CBD 141 Queen Street, they were amazing & I would recommend them to anyone

Wedding bands and engagement rings: We got our rings from Anthony’s fine Jewellery in Indooroopilly, Matt’s watch & my earrings are also from there.

Celebrant: Kelvin Brown Champaign Ceremonies, Kelvin is Matt’s dad which made it very special for us

Hair: Pink Nail Fairy Suzanne

Hair piece/fascinator or hat: I got my veil from Caesar Elegance

Bridal party attire: Girls from Casar Elegance & the boys were from Tony Barlow – Matt however was from Hugo Boss

Make-up: Tammy Morris a friend of mine from high school

Flowers: Anna from Romantica Florists in the CBD she was amazing & I have referred a few people to her who loved her as well

Stationery: Paper Connection on Charlotte Street in the CBD

Cake: Amanda from Deliberately Delicious on Caxton Street, they are great for cakes that aren’t traditional

Entertainment: Party on Promotions were our DJ

Transport: Tony at prestige vehicle hire

Photography: the best photographer in Brisbane!!!! Ben Clark Photography

Honeymoon: Vanuatu for a week & Fiji for a week, we had a few days at home first and would really recommend this to calm down after the big day.

Funniest Moment: Kirsty, when Cameron Matt’s son said “Daddy, Concrete” during the ceremony.  Matt the best mans speech

Favourite Wedding Day moment: Matt: Kirsty walking down the aisle. Kirsty: when I heard the words “you may kiss the bride” and I knew that moment would stay with me for a lifetime….

Special thanks to: my sister Jacquii Reeves who helped me plan the whole wedding, our families who contributed so much to our special day & our amazing friends & family for making it the best day imaginable

Advice for other brides-to-be

Have non wedding days/weekends so you can just enjoy being a couple. Communicate and try to remain true to what you want, not always easy I know. Hopefully you will have a very understanding husband like I do who could remind me that all would be ok & gently say that I was losing my mind. Start your day with whatever happens today is out of your control so no point stressing about it now, it will work out better than you could have planned and in a few short days after the day you will look back & won’t even think of how stressful it was only the moments that will stay with you for a lifetime.

November 21, 2011 - 11:27 am Becky Brown - You guys are AMAZING, these pic are absolutly fantastic.

Kristy & Adam 5th November 2011

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Saturday the 5th of November was Kristy & Adam’s special Day.

Theme: Cocktail Style wedding.  Colour theme was Blue, Black and White.

The proposal – Byron Bay light house 26/04/2011

Details – Adam proposed to me at the Byron Bay light house on Easter Sunday (this is the most Easterly point of Australia).  He got down on one knee with a sign that read “Will you marry me” with two boxes that both said “Yes” or “Yes” – I guess he had me figured out!!.  Adam took me out to breakfast then surprised me with my first helicopter ride.  We flew from Ballina to Byron bay.  It was such a magical day that I will never forget.

         

Ceremony and Reception location: Tranquil Park Mountain Resort Maleny – 483 Mountain View Road, Maleny Qld 4552 – Donna

Gown: Ordered custom made from Thailand on-line

Wedding bands and engagement rings: Engagement ring –  Diamonds International Chermside.  Brides wedding band – Jason Withers Original Diamonds and Gems Brisbane.  Grooms wedding band – Hoskins Jewellers Darwin.

Celebrant: Jeff Bendall

Wedding Coordinator/Decorator: Koastal Trenz Furniture and Decor – 26 Nicklin Way, Minyama, Qld, 4575 – Kristy and Julie Nutting

Hair:  Cut Your Losses – Lacey

Flowers: Mondo Floral Designs –

Bridal party attire: Ordered custom made from Thailand on-line

Make-up: Naked Skin Day Spa – Mellissa

Cake: Chocolate Fountain – Fountains for Functions

Music:  Juke Box  - Moby Disk –

Transport: Horse and Carriage – Champaign Wedding Carriages

Photography: Ben Clark Photography

Honeymoon: Planning a cruise next year around the Hawaiian Islands.

Favourite Wedding Day moment: The whole day was better than I could have imagined.  

If I had to pick one favourite moment it would be walking down the isle seeing my future husbands face and the feeling of overwhelming love from all my family and friends sharing such a precious moment in time with us.

       

     

Special thanks to: Ben Clark and his Wife Lisa

 The day was so enjoyable because everything was so relaxed and organised.  

Also to Champaign Wedding Carriages for making our wedding feel like fairy tail.

Advice for other brides-to-be:  Don’t be afraid to be a little different as it’s all in the details.

 

 

November 16, 2011 - 9:56 am Katrina Bicket - Beautiful photos Kristy and Adam, such a fabulous reminder of a great day celebrating the love of two gorgeous people xoxox

November 17, 2011 - 9:47 pm Jodi Mitchell - Kristy and Adam seeing your amazing photos of your special day made me feel like I was there with you and brought tears to my eyes. I know you will treasure these memories for the rest of your lives. Congratulations!