Let's get to know each other
I believe that, unlike any other type of photography, documenting weddings is quite personal and intimate. So taking the time to get to know each other is quite important to me.
I could just show up on your wedding day without any idea of who you are and vice versa but I strongly believe that meeting in person and chatting about what we both need to make this a great story is very important.
Of course it might not always be possible due to distance and time restraints, in which case a conversation over the phone or Zoom is a good idea.
Before the Wedding
I understand that weddings can be quite overwhelming to organise. In the lead up to the day, don't hesitate to ask me any question you might have. Often, your running schedule will be created or affected by what is needed for photography. I am here for you even if it is not specifically a photography-related question!
About two months before your wedding, you will receive a brief questionnaire (nothing too complicated) that will help me organise and be ready for any important moments happening on the day.
Four weeks before the wedding, you will receive an email reminding you that the balance is due.
A couple days before the wedding, I will contact you one last time so that you remember who I am and to re-assure you that I will be there.
The Wedding Day
Today is the Day! You have fine tuned all the little details and preparations. You might be a little nervous. I want you to know that as soon as I arrive and until I leave, I will be here to make your day easier and to document all the joy that comes with getting married and throwing a big party. We would have been talking about the schedule well ahead of the wedding so that I know exactly what is happening. This is your day and we are going to make it a great experience together I promise.
You are my priority.
Group photos are important, but you don’t want them to take the bulk of your time. My advice is to keep them to a minimum, for everyone’s sake! We will discuss the group photos ahead of your wedding so that we can structure the groups to make them as quick and easy as possible after the ceremony.
I totally understand that they are an important part of the day for many couples, but in reality you are my priority.
The couple’s portraits are an opportunity for you both to get away from the crowd and take a moment to yourselves, take in the fact that you are now married and go for a wander. I promise you that I will make you feel at ease and the few minutes spent away from the party are totally worth it!
After the storm.
Once the confetti has settled and the dance floor cleared, the editing begins! I aim to get the photos to you within 8 weeks. All the edited photos will be shared through a secure online album that you can share with your friends and family. From here you can download your images, order prints or, if you have opted for an album, start choosing your favourite photos before we start designing your bespoke wedding album. It is usually only at that stage that I consider my job done and your beautiful story told.
The memories.
Now that you have received the photos and you have shared them with your families and friends, it is time to think about printing.
The reality is that without prints or an album you will probably rarely look at these photographs after the first few months. You would have paid a fair bit of money for a professional photographer and then have the photos sitting on a hard disk! I always recommend to get prints done.
Printing them will allow you to share them with your friends and family more readily and it changes the dynamic of how you view and show the images.
Professional printing does cost more, but like most things in life, you get what you pay for! I work closely with a Sydney based company to ensure that your images are printed on the best quality paper and colours are accurately reproduced. Printed goods aren’t just for you, they are for your future generations.
