Welcome!
Step into my wedding domain.
A special place created just for you, so you can learn everything you need to know about weddings with me. Learn about my style of shooting and editing, and packages I offer. There is a sample wedding timeline to help plan, and my recommendations for other vendors. If you take me up on the complimentary engagement session, here is a peek at what your engagement session will look like. My hope is with this guide you will feel prepared and confident with the entire photography side of your big day. And of course if you have any questions when browsing through, feel free to contact me. I'm here to help!
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My Shooting and editing
style
I approach a wedding day with positive vibes. I'm easy going and want to immerse myself in your fun as much as possible, all the while being a photographic wizard! I've photographed hundreds of weddings and it's all that experience I bring to your wedding.
Being a bride once myself, I know how important it is for you to be with your guests and not feel like your whole day was a photo shoot. I don't need you to be directly in front of the camera to capture incredible images. I want you enjoying the day, laughing and smiling and I'll capture it all naturally.
There will be gentle direction when required but for the majority of it, I'm blending into the background.
I love clear, sharp images with pretty colours, and natural and luminous skin tones. I believe in getting it right in camera by placing people in light that flatters faces without harsh shadows. I want to enhance the colours and beauty that is already there and not alter colour too much. I adore black and whites and will provide you with some of your images in black and white as well as colour.
Wedding Photography
Packages
Wedding photography starts at $1600.
The past couple of years have highlighted a shift in wedding trends, with couples increasingly choosing smaller, more intimate style weddings. For this reason I offer packages that start at as little as two hours through to packages that cover pre wedding preparations until the last formality of the reception.
On enquiry, I encourage you to tell me a little about your wedding plans and I can offer you a tailored quote if you need.
I have teamed up with Bella Taylor of Bella Photo Art - Photo & Film to create an awesome photo and video package.
Bella and I work amazing together. Not only do we have almost 30 years of combined wedding experience, we love natural colours and shooting in the same light and would prefer to capture more natural moments rather than too posed.
Why is this important?
Your photos and video will be consistent. Like photo editing, video editing styles differ greatly.
Be quick! This is subject to both of our availability.
Photo and video packages
Complimentary Engagement
Session
Completely optional but such a great bonus. I love these sessions because I really get a chance to get to know you as a couple and capture your relationship in a more personal way. This goes both ways too! I want you to feel like I'm a friend when I turn up on your wedding day. This will help us all be more comfortable and when there's that relaxed vibe - that's when I know I'll get the most natural shots.
WHEN AND WHERE - I have a couple of favourite locations in the 2261 postcode. Weekday afternoons.
CLOTHING TIPS - Keep it simple. Avoid too many patterns. If we do a beach session, keep it neutral but a pop of colour looks great. Some brides tie their session in with their hair and makeup trial.
WHAT DO WE RECEIVE - A gallery full of beautiful images - download and share!
Once you notify me you wish to book in, I will send you an email with a link that will include three tabs: The invoice + terms and conditions + wedding day questionnaire. It's all on the one link, super easy.
To reserve your date, a $400 deposit is required.
If you're booking a photo/video package - you will receive two invoices, one from me and one from Bella.
Bella's deposit for video is $200
Please read the terms and conditions and contact me if you have any questions.
Booking it in
Entertainment/DJ/MC
The Dress
Ben Ean Hunter Valley
Estate Tuscany Hunter Valley
Circa 1876 Restaurant The Convent
Peppers Creek Barrel Room & Chapel
Styling
Celebrants
Florists
The Cake
Video
Hair & Makeup
Wedding Venues
Recommended Vendors
reception events
2-3 hrs
duck out of reception for sunset photos weather dependent
15 min
my arrival at ceremony area is minimum 20 minutes before
20 min
bridal party with newlyweds
20 -30min
newlyweds alone
20 - 30 min
* Details are things like: Rings, cufflinks, shoes, dress, jewellery, bouquets, buttonholes etc.
family portraits
20 min
ceremony, signing, walk down the aisle, guest congratulations
45 - 60 min
reception room photos
5 - 10 min
for a bride getting ready and details portraits
90 min
for a groom getting ready and details* portraits
45 min
This is a guide so you can see what my full day of wedding photography covers. If you're having my six hours, this generally excludes the getting ready and starts half an hour prior to your ceremony at the ceremony location.
This time line shows approximately 7.5 hours shooting, however no driving has been incorporated. My full day is up to 9 hours allowing time to drive to various locations throughout the day.
My full day of photography enables enough time for dancing photos after the first dance.
sample wedding day
photo timeline
I'm excited for you!
My hope is I've given you some ideas or tips on creating a special day.
The main thing is, enjoy it! Weddings can be expensive, if something doesn't go quite right - let me tell you - no one notices!
If it rains, we'll deal with it. Rain shots are pretty.
Just have an awesome time.
Hopefully I'm lucky enough to capture it!
don't sweat the small stuff
If I'm going to plug anything - it's an unplugged ceremony. Pardon the pun!
What does that mean exactly? Well it's when you request your officiant to ask your guests not to take any photos during the ceremony.
Why is this important?
Well for one, a phone between you and your guests disconnects you.
Would you prefer to look at your guests as you walk down the aisle? Make eye contact, smile at them without being blocked by a phone?
You may have asked someone to film the ceremony, I'm totally ok with that. As long as they are aware of where I am. I'm very considerate of this scenario. Let's work together to get the best for you.
unplugged for the win
Every couple is different and vision their day a certain way. If you're set on seeing your partner waiting at the aisle for the first time that's wonderful. It's a special moment.
Some couples can be anxious about being the centre of attention. I find couples that do a first look and have a private moment between themselves before the ceremony eases their nerves.
It's a great opportunity to have a few photos together here and perhaps cut down photo time later so you can get to your guests sooner.
My biggest tip - you do you. There is no rules when it comes to your wedding day, just options to make it special and more comfortable to you as a couple.
consider the first look
Final thoughts
