As we close the books on another year, let's take a look at some gorgeous black & white images of same-sex couples over the past 18 months. Frank from Same Love Photography gives us a glimpse into the happiness, love and ultimately the union of two people who just want to be recognised as married under Australian Law. 

We hope that 2017 is THE year, the year of equality for all those same-sex couples who want to marry and for those couples who have already taken the walk down the aisle but are refused the official recognition. And it's not all about the weddings, there are far more implications from marriage equality that affect same-sex couples. Everything from having children, to adoption to financial agreements and even in our departure from this world relies on equality for all.

At this point in time, there are 15 countries that have legalised same-sex marriage, we can only hope that we are the 16th in the coming year. Coincidentally, this year is the 15th anniversary of the first country (The Netherlands) to legalise same-sex marriage.