Finding a wedding photographer can be hard. Below we break the process down, show examples of our work, talk about prices, and discuss all aspects of wedding photography. We are experts in providing wedding photography services to the greater Sydney area that includes an area North to Newcastle, West to the Blue Mountains and South to Wollongong and the Southern Highlands. We also cover destination weddings, including Lord Howe Island.
Each couple’s story is unique and where they choose to get married is another element to their story. Mount Keira offered contrast and lush colours, it also offered a few unexpected surprises to the day.
The beauty of Sydney is the amazing harbour views, the gardens on the foreshore and the boats. The days’ memories are recorded with vivid colours and much laughter as these two happy people united.
Destination weddings are very special, especially on Lord Howe Island where you bond with the couple and guests much more. The wedding group and location are forever bonded.
We offer Wedding Photography services for all types of weddings. We specialise in providing a boutique services to decrearning clients that want to experience a stress free wedding day. Check out some of our weddings below to see if we are the right style of photography that you are looking for.
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Our clients are generally women in the 30’s and over who have established their careers before finding love. These women value photography and want to have someone take care of everything for them for their wedding day. They want to know that their photographers are not only experts in their field but can also assist them with practical hints and tip so they can have a relaxed wedding.
What does this mean in practical terms. It means that we help our clients to construct their wedding day timeline so that they don’t feel rushed on their wedding day, and also allows for the little (or big) things that go wrong on a wedding day. We have shot many weddings and know what can and does go wrong on a wedding day. If you have a properly constructed wedding day timeline, there will be no issues as there is enough space in the wedding day timeline to account for things that go wrong.
Samantha clearly went over and above what could be expected from other photographers. She did her homework to ensure any hiccups were dealt with seamlessly. Samantha is empathetic, professional and organized. This meant that on the day not only did our day run better, it also put us in the right frame of mind to…
Samantha and her team were very professional and hard working. They will go above and beyond to get the perfect shot and ensure that the bride and groom are happy with the whole process, leading up to and during the big day. As a result Jess and I are very happy with our wedding photos,…
Sam is easy going, considerate, dedicated and professional. She helped manage our time so well and due to this, we arrived at the reception on time and were able to achieve all our photograph locations, maximising time with family and friends.
I had concerns that the day was going to be extremely long and tiring where we would be just be following directions all day in order to get that perfect shot. But to the contrary due to Samantha’s management and organisation skills the day was effortless and fun. We had a great time.
Sam really took the time to get to know us as a couple. In the first meeting she spent very little time talking about herself and her services and products. She asked us questions, told us a bit about herself and her background and really got to understand what was important to us for our…
Our wedding was an amazing and beautiful day and Samantha and her team made such a huge contribution to making it a day we will cherish forever. We had spoken to many photographers who were aloof and arrogant. After our first conversation with Samantha, we knew she was the one to hire. From the beginning,…
We are great at making you look as good as you feel on your Sydney wedding day. Technically we are great at what we do. This means that we understand posing and lighting to ensure that we make the most of your best physical features and minimise any areas of concern.
Passionate people do crazy things to get the results that you are after.
We love to get to know our couples on a personal level. Sometimes we do dinner, maybe a coffee or a glass of sparkling wine. When we arrive on your wedding day, we want you to feel like an old friend has come to take a few pictures. That way you get to feel a little more comfortable and we can then capture more of your personality in your images.
We have experience in weddings, so we can help you with everything from recommending other vendors in or around Sydney, wedding traditions and formalities, your day’s timetable, what questions to ask your wedding venue, and many more pieces of wisdom. Even better, if we don’t know we will help you find the answer to your questions.
This means that you can relax knowing that we can deal with almost any problem you could possibly encounter. After spending time in a war zone, no problem is too big to us to find a solution for you
Your wedding day isn’t all about stiff and stuffy photoshoot. Instead we look for opportunities to get our photos while you are actually having fun spending time with your bridal party.
It means that we will always have the equipment to get the job done. Should a piece of gear malfunction on your big day, no worries we have plenty of spares. On average we take 4-5 cameras to every wedding – just in case.
This will mean that you will either really love our work or you really won’t. Those who love it, it will be for its bold and vivid colours, dramatic black and whites, use of textures and reflections and the ability to capture rare and candid moments when you least expect it.
I know that’s a little on the boring side but we do what we say. With a 15 years of military service I have been well trained to be disciplined to meet deadlines
This allows us to capture more meaningful images and do everything to add special moments to your day to make it extra special. We want to get to know you to make your day extra special.
Your wedding day is all about you. I am committed to giving you the best wedding photography experience possible and I will go that extra mile to make sure your big day is as joyful and stress-free as possible.
I’m exceptionally organised and equipped to handle anything that comes my way so if the unexpected does happen, you can relax knowing I’ve got you covered.
I know how important it is for you to look as good as you feel and I will capture your unique love story with the upmost care and professionalism and create a collection of precious moments that you’ll treasure forever.
I’d love to be part of your wedding. Get in touch for a free consultation.
So how much is it going to cost? Let’s be real it’s the question that many people want answered before they go much further. The most common answer for wedding photographers is what do you want included? Then confusion takes over.
Below is video that provides you with all you need to know about comparing wedding photography packages before asking any individual photographer about their prices.
Do you want to know my prices? No problems, fill out the contact form below and I’ll send you my wedding photography pricing for Sydney. My wedding packages start from $3199.
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Everything you need to know is contained in these 2 blog posts:
Questions to ask a wedding photographer BEFORE you hire them In last week’s post we covered the First steps towards finding your Wedding Photographer Once you have narrowed down the list of wedding photographers in your location based on style, now you need to contact each of the people on your list. This first series of…
How to choose a wedding photographer can be a daunting task. You have hundreds of wedding plans to make. Deciding who will bring your memories to life is one of your most important decisions to make. When the flurry and excitement of your wedding day is over, it is beautifully captured images that help you…
Want to see our answer to many of the questions – Click to see our FAQ’s about our Wedding Photography services.
Everyone wants great photos of their wedding day, so I’ve compiled a series of tips on how to get great wedding photos, breaking this momentous day down into smaller parts, and getting the most out of your wedding photographer. Part one of this series will look at the weeks and months leading up to the…
Getting ready for your wedding is a really memorable occasion, so part two of my series on how to get fantastic wedding photos will cover the activities of this busy morning, and give you a few tips to get great wedding photos. Bride: Getting ready photos often cover the final stages of you and your bridesmaids…
It’s part three of my series on how to get great photos at your wedding ceremony! Today we’ll look at the ceremony, and I’ll detail a few of my best tips for what is probably the most important part of your wedding day. After all, this is the main event of the day. If you…
It’s time for part four of my series on how to take great wedding photos. Today we cover the all-important photoshoot! If you missed last week’s post on How to Get Great Wedding Photos at the Ceremony, go back and read it first. 1. Allocate the right amount of time for your photos How Much…
In Part 5 of this series we deep dive into how to get great photos at your wedding reception. Reception photos often begin with detailed shots of the reception venue before your guests arrive, the arrival of the bridal party, cocktail hour, the speeches, cake cutting, additional portraits, group shots, first dance, father daughter dance, dance…
What to do with Great Wedding Photos This is the final blog post in our How to Get Great Wedding Photos series, and it details what to do with great wedding photos. If you have been given the digital files, what should you do with them to ensure the memories of your wedding day are…
There are 2 distinct wedding timelines – the one leading up to your wedding day, and the other is a run sheet for the actual wedding day. Both are equally important, and couples can sometimes be overwhelmed with the process. This is where I step in. I will help you plan your wedding day timeline, so your wedding day can be as stress free as possible.
A ‘first look’ is when the groom sees his bride on their wedding day for the first time. Whilst this would usually occur at the wedding ceremony, more and more couples are choosing this to occur in a private location just prior to the ceremony. The ‘first look’ is very common in the USA and Canada but up until a few years ago unheard of in Australia. The ‘first look’ is usually organised by the wedding photographer to document this special moment. It often results in a very emotional response and allows the couple time to reconnect prior to the wedding ceremony.
If you are think this might be an addition to your wedding day, check out this First Look wedding day info. It also includes interviews with 3 couples, who hadn’t even considered a First Look, but choose to do one on their wedding day after finding out more about the benefits.
A first look can also be organised between a bride and her father. This can sometimes see the most amazing reactions as a Father sees his Daughter for the first time, fully dressed and ready on her wedding day. Check out this melt your heart moment between a bride and her father.
An unplugged wedding is where the bride and groom request that guests put all electronic devices away and refrain from taking any photos during the ceremony, and on some occasions during the reception as well. They ask that their guests focus on being present during the ceremony instead of trying to capture it on their phone, iPad, or camera. This prevents guests blocking the view of the photographer, particularly during critical moments such as the first kiss, or exchanging of the rings.
Often a couple will get the celebrant to make an announcement just before the commencement of the ceremony. Signs or text written in the order of service booklet can also be used to reinforce the message.
If you want to see what can happen, when you don’t use an unplugged wedding, check out this post.
Getting ready photos are the photos that get taken on your wedding day, while you are getting ready. The groom and his groomsmen will often get photographed first, and this will often take around 1.5 hours with your photographer. During this period the following photographs get taken:
Getting ready photos are the photos that get taken on your wedding day, while you are getting ready. The bride and her bridesmaids will often get photographed last, with the photographer leaving for the ceremony location immediately after completing these photos. This will often take around 2 – 2.5 hours with your photographer, and usually starts when the bride has completed or almost completed having her hair and make up done. During this period the following photographs get taken:
During the ceremony, almost all the photos taken are candid. This means if you want great photos, you need to interact with your partner during the ceremony. Things such as looking at each other, holding hands, and smiling will go a long way towards getting some amazing candid photos.
The photos to expect from the ceremony include:
Probably the least interesting part of the day is taking the more formal family and friend photos. Whilst many couples may not see the importance now of these photos, many find over time, these photos can turn out to be some of your treasured memories of family members that have passed away. This section of wedding photography takes usually around 30 minutes, but depends on the list the couple has of photo groupings to be taken. This session usually starts around 10 minutes after the conclusion of the ceremony, and often will start will a large group photo of everybody attending the wedding. This session takes place around the vicinity of the ceremony.
The bridal party photoshoot follows the family photos and usually lasts 1.5 – 2.5 hours. There is no set location, and many couples will visit up to 3 locations during the bridal party photoshoot. The shoot usually is divided into 2 sections. The first includes the bridal party and the bride and groom. The second usually only includes the bride and groom. This allows the first section to be more free form and fun, and the second session can allow the photographer to get some more romantic images of the couple.
Reception photos typically include photos of:
Sunset photos are often done during the reception during summer weddings and before the reception during winter weddings – all depending on sunset time and your wedding reception start time. Sunset is what photographers refer to as the magic time for lighting. Not only will sunset give you a pretty background in your photos, in will provide amazing soft light that is flattering for everyone.
A photographer will often require off camera lighting, sometimes a tripod, and a little extra time to get some magic sunset photos. I often setup for sunset photos during meal times, and soon as the couple has finished their course, I ask them to step outside the venue to the area setup for their sunset photos. This means they avoid wasting almost any time away from their guests.
Night photos can be an amazing addition to your wedding photo collection. They work particularly well in city areas, particularly around Sydney Harbour. Like sunset photos, they take a little more time, equipment, and preparation from your photographer. Just like sunset photos, I take the time to setup while the bridal couple is eating, then quickly escort them out of the reception for less than 5 minutes for a few amazing photos.
A sparkler exit is an awesome way to end your wedding day festivities. To ensure a successful sparkler exit:
For more in depth advice for planning a sparkler exit – Tips on planning a Sparkler Exit
An engagement shoot is a photoshoot for an engaged couple. It’s a great way to do dry run for the big day and allows us to get to know each other a little better and it helps you feel more comfortable in front of a camera. You’ll also get some lovely, relaxed photos of the two of you that you can add to your wedding album or use for ‘save the date’ cards and invitations. The engagement session can happen anytime, up to a month before the wedding.
Need more details about our engagement shoots, check out our detailed information here.
Here is a link to some of our engagement shoots:
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To be married in New South Wales partners must:
If either party has been previously married, evidence of the termination must be provided in the form of a divorce certificate (if divorced) or a full death certificate (if widowed). Certificates in a foreign language must be officially translated.
If your fiancé is not Australian and you wish to live in Australia, you will need to lodge official copies of your overseas marriage certificate with the Department of Home Affairs
This information has been taken from the NSW Births, Deaths, and Marriage site. Please check to confirm this information is up to date by going to their site.
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