Question 1

How much do you charge for weddings?

Accepted Answer

It's the main thing you're looking for right? I try to keep things simple, and offer different packages based on hours. You choose your hours that you want, and you choose your start time. Check out my Packages page for more details, including optional add ons.

Question 2

Queensland vs Victoria - where do you capture weddings?

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Well the answer is anywhere you want me. My main two that I advertise though are Victoria (anywhere) and Queensland (mainly SEQLD up to Yeppoon area).

For VICTORIAN WEDDINGS: I am not charging any additional travel fees to come back for Victoria. I will never fly back on the same morning as your wedding, and it'll always be out of Brisbane or the Gold Coast which are major airports with plenty of options in the event of a cancelled or delayed flight. I have plenty of family and friends in Victoria that I'll always be happy to see, as well as an amazing wedding industry which I'm just not ready to completely say goodbye to. So don't hesitate in booking me!

For QUEENSLAND WEDDINGS: I'm happy capturing weddings wherever you need me in QLD. I've captured them from Port Douglas, Airlie, Great Keppel to SEQLD - where most of my bookings are. There are so many good spots! I'm happy to extend this into the coastal areas of Northern NSW as it's pretty damn epic in that area.

Question 3

What is your ideal couple to photograph?

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It's an important question. Almost the most important. Your photographer should suit your personality and wedding style. My ideal couple would be super happy and upbeat, with a really cruisy vibe for the day. It's pretty cliche however you can usually get a good feel the first time you chat with your photographer whether the fit is right, and vice versa. Even through an email, or venue choice you start to understand a bit more about each other.

Question 4

Why choose me as your photographer?

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It's more of a corporate world interview question isn't it? But in reality the photos are a by-product of what makes a great photographer. I'm married and a strong believer in having as much fun as humanly possible on your day.. My wedding is still the best day of my life, and I want yours to be the same. That is my main goal. If I can keep you having fun all throughout the day then I'm naturally getting the photos that I need to capture those special moments for a lifetime. A great wedding photographer is one that manages and directs you through your day, but not in a manager type way, but a social and efficient manner that keeps you having fun, doesn't turn it into a chore, and gets you to your dancefloor on time to party the night away! That's me!

Question 5

My wedding is different from the norm, can we negotiate the price?

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Sure. I can always tailor a package that suits your needs. My Packages page cover a generic wedding timeline but if yours differs from that, let me know about it.
 
If you have an elopement style wedding where it's done and dusted within an hour or two, I can capture that as well. Head over to my Elopements page for more details.

Question 6

My wedding is non-traditional, can you cater for that?

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To be honest, it's probably more traditional than you're telling yourself, with a few elements thrown out, or some banging ideas added in. Anyway, my answer is yes, I can accommodate for whatever you want. Afterall one of the most important things you should never forget - it's your day, you do you.

Question 7

How about same-sex marriage?

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How about YES!

Question 8

I'm camera shy, does that matter?

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Who isn't? Well there's a few out there that aren't, but most people are and to be honest it's part of my job to help put you at ease. It's by far the number one thing I hear during the enquiry stage of a booking. Most of those couples that you see on Insta with amazing portraits of themselves were once in your same position, telling us photographers that they are camera shy. I've been on your side, I remember getting my photos taken at my wedding. It isn't easy but you adapt quickly. Hopefully you can relax earlier in the day around me without the crowds there yet, and the rest will just flow. If it doesn't we'll get there, promise!

Question 9

We're not sure yet, can you hold the date?

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Unfortunately the only way to hold your date is to pay a non-refundable retainer and sign a contract. Weddings are booked well in advance, and us suppliers can be scarce, especially in peak wedding season so book in early. Get in touch with me here.

Question 10

Do you travel for weddings? And is there an additional fee?

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I am open to travelling anywhere for your wedding if I'm available. In Victoria, there are no additional travel fees added, and in Queensland, I'm all yours in that South East Queensland region right up to Yeppoon. Anywhere else in Australia, or internationally, I'm happy to chat about your day and see what we can come up with!

Question 11

Can you use your drone for our wedding portraits?

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I can and try to at most weddings, BUT… There's an opportunity cost. That doesn't mean additional cost, however it means the time I'm using that I'm not using my "real" camera. I can only do one thing at a time. Set up / pack up time + the time in the air all adds up pretty quickly, and time on your wedding day is everything. If I do use it, I'm more likely to use it when you're off mingling with guests to get some location type shots from above. This is all weather and location permitting. 
 
Later in the night sunset shots can also work well here with the drone. It's certainly a "play-by-ear" depending on a number of factors of the day.

Question 12

Do you capture elopements too?

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Definitely. My roots are engrained into landscape photography, so eloping in the beautiful environment is right up there with the most fun I can have as a photographer. I even have a whole page with the specifics for them, so head over and check it out here.

Question 13

How many photos do you take?

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How long is a piece of string? It's a tough question. 60 an hour is a good starting point to help manage expectations. It really depends on each couple and their wedding. How many locations will you go to for portraits? How much of the day is driving in transit between venues? How's the weather? How many guests are there? Is the dancefloor going to be pumping? There are only so many photos I can take of Aunty Cheryl and Uncle Fred sitting at their table.

Question 14

Can we hire a second photographer?

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I'd prefer you didn't, in fact you'll sign a contract disallowing it. The main reason for this is that I cannot operate to my fullest if you're being pulled left right and centre with different ways of doing thing.. And it becomes taxing for you. It's an unusual request anyway, but if you are thinking of doing that, I'm probably not the right guy for you. Alternatively - based on availability - I can quote you on having a second shooter through me. In this example, the second photographer hands me their memory cards at the end of the day and I edit all the images. That way you're getting a consistent finished product with the benefit of additional angles from multiple photographers.

Question 15

Do you offer priority completion and delivery?

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I do. If you cannot wait for your wedding photos and need the completed gallery straight after your wedding, I can priorotise the editing to deliver via online gallery within 72 hours of your wedding concluding - if my schedule allows. Rates are based on the length of your package, due to the longer a package is the more editing and time i need to prioritise to complete the images.

Question 16

Do you offer video services?

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I do offer hybrid photo and video packages. These are aimed more at couples who don't want to full video experience but rather a highlight film ranging in the 2-4 minutes, edited to music to relive their special day. It's a nice compromise if you're a little unsure, cheaper and less cameras on the day in your face. If you want a full video experience I can recommend some options as well.

Question 17

How do we book your services for our special day?

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Quite simply, once we confirm a date is available, all I need is a retainer for via credit card, bank transfer or cash and I'm all yours. This is a non-refundable retainer and the remainder paid in the lead up prior to your wedding. I'll also have a contract for you to sign for the legal "stuff".

Question 18

How do we contact you?

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Ideally I like for couples to initially contact me through my contact page for enquiries. It's all fed back into an automated process from there so I can keep all of your contact information together in one spot. Otherwise it's a bit hectic if I have a conversation with one couple over Insta, another on text, and 3 others via email. After your intiial enquiry though, I'll give out my phone number, email address to any couples who are booking with me.

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