why COUPLES HAVE TRUSTED US OVER THE YEARS
We always arrive at their wedding on time
We are discreet and also be courteous to their guests
We provide them with high quality artful images with minimal posing
We Capture every important detail
We price our packages sensibly with no hidden extras
We deliver their high resolution images quickly and efficiently
We offer free downloads of their photos for family and friends
It's not just about taking pretty pictures to remember your wedding day by
View our process of the journey below
THE PROCESS
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WEDDING DAY
DELIVERY
LETS PLAN
GET IN TOUCH
BOOK US IN
Just like you set up your first date with your fiancée, we should meet to see if we're a perfect fit.
After reaching out, we can arrange a casual catch-up at our cozy inner city studio/terrace. Here, you can share your wedding day dreams with Michael. Our meet-ups are often described as a lot of fun.
Over coffee or a drink, Michael will show you albums and slideshows of his work and help sketch out a timeline with great ideas for your big day. These catch-ups usually last about an hour, but some couples love to stay longer!
If you're short on time or prefer a virtual meeting, ZOOM works great too. You can always drop by later to meet in person.
You've browsed my website, loved my images, and checked out my photo packages. We’ve met either in the studio or on ZOOM, and now you've decided to book me as your photographer. You can check that off your to-do list and relax a bit!
Next, I'll email you a wedding questionnaire to fill in details like addresses and phone numbers of your venues. You'll also get an itemized order of the photography package you chose, listing all the inclusions and the payment schedule, along with bank details for transfers.
A $500 deposit is required to book your date. It's transferable if you need to change the date but not refundable. You'll receive a receipt and confirmation for every payment, so you always know what's been paid.
In the months between your deposit and your big day, we'll stay in touch through emails or calls to check in on your wedding planning and answer any questions you have.
If you've booked any portrait sessions (like engagement photos), we'll schedule and shoot those!
A few weeks before the wedding, we'll have a second catch-up at the studio, depending on your package. This helps us go over the final details and logistics to ensure everything goes smoothly.
The big day is here, and it's time to create some awesome photos! Relax knowing you've hired a highly efficient and experienced wedding photographer.
Michael will ensure the experience is fun and natural, helping you feel relaxed in front of the camera. He'll work tirelessly to capture everything without being intrusive—you won't even notice he's there.
In the 3-4 weeks after your wedding, I'll be meticulously editing and perfecting your photos. Once they're ready, we'll meet at the studio to relive the day over a drink. You'll receive a USB with your images and a private online gallery to share with friends and family. We'll also start planning your album.
After you receive your images, you can choose your favorites using our online gallery rating system from the comfort of your home. We'll then create the first draft of your album design and upload it for your feedback.
A few weeks after you approve the album, once it's printed and bound, we'll meet again. By now, we've become great friends, and while it's hard to say goodbye, we can stay connected on social media and hopefully meet up again in the future.
frequently asked
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We used to get asked this many times, after all every couple has a budget and most like to stick to it. Our prices are listed on the website HERE and we are transparent with all our couples. So, whether you are having your wedding in an upscale grand ballroom or a very basic & down to earth venue the price will be the same for everybody, there’s no hiking up the prices just because you are spending a fortune on other suppliers. Your package consists of the listed price and you can tailor by adding more extras required so there is no need to have inclusions you just don’t need. All our prices include GST
How much and what do you get?
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Sometimes I do, and sometimes I don't. They are an added extra and listed in the add-on prices. I cover a wedding single handed without missing a beat. I spent the last almost twenty years shooting weddings as a solo photographer, and have since added several talented associate photographers to the studio. If you are planning an intimate wedding in a small venue with a small guest list and everything is happening in the one location, then one photographer can cover everything very easily.
A second wedding photographer is helpful when the couple is getting ready in two separate locations and you need photos of both of you.
At the ceremony a 2nd photographer is like having another set of eyes capturing those candid moments. They can also assist getting family members together afterwards for the all-important family shots.
The second shooter can also head on to the reception to get photos of the room setup without anybody in it while I am shooting location photos. a second wedding photographer is also an added bonus because each photographer brings their own unique way of seeing things and you’ll get more variety in your images
Do you work with a second photographer?
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Do you edit all of our images?
Yes, we do, we make sure that exposures, colour and contrast are just right, we also select favourites that we give extra special attention above and beyond the basic edits. We also create some classic black and whites (and you also get the colour original too)
Do you provide videography and cinematography?
No, I do not, I am a photographer and choose to specialise in this. I can recommend many talented cinematographers at all budget levels that I have met over the years
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How long does it take to get our photos?
As you can imagine we would take many photos at your wedding to cover all the events taking place. These images need to be processed to look their optimum best. We generally shoot in the professional RAW format and there is quite a lot of work in the post production process. We then create an online gallery that you’ll be able to share with your family and friends and transfer all images to a USB in an optimum format that you can print from or share on social. All this takes time and we aim to have photos to you within 4 weeks of your wedding, just in time from when you return from your honeymoon. If you need images on the meantime for thank you cards or to share your new status on socials please let us know, we’d be happy to pass some images to you in the meantime.
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How many photos do we receive?
The number depends on many things like hours of coverage, number or guests, events etc. An average for a 6 hour day is approx 800 images (solo photographer) and more with a second photographer.
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How do we receive the photos?
I normally would like to set up a date when you pop over to the studio for a glass of wine and relive the wedding day with a slideshow that I create. In most of our packages we give you a metal USB in a presentation box to keep it safe in. The images on the USB are high resolution/definition and are NOT watermarked, you are most welcome to print and share anything you like.
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You mention an online gallery in your packages
Yes we do, it is a password protected online gallery where you can share your images with friends and family. It also features a secure shopping cart where we offer free downloads of low resolution images which are perfect for storing on devices with the use of a pin number. Guests have the opportunity to order prints or other products we feature. This gallery is online for approx 12 months.
