creating stories that are gently authentic and exquisitely timeless.


I'm a London born, Perth based photographer with a love for creating light-filled, beautiful imagery for my clients. My creativity is inspired by a million un-wedding-like things including film, fashion, and of course romance but ultimately, as a documentary photographer, each couple i get to photograph become my muse for the day.

my approach.


I really do LOVE Weddings.


Where else can you find a perfect blend of love, family, great food and questionable dance moves all in one day? I adore every moment, from the teary-eyed vows to the cake that no one really needs but everyone wants. It's like being in a rom-com, but better because it's real, and I get to capture it all with my camera. So, yes, you could say I’m obsessed. I live for the confetti, the awkwardly sweet speeches, and the kind of love that makes everyone believe in fairy tales again.


I shoot with a laid-back, candid approach and prefer not to stage anything,  just to capture the day as it unfolds naturally. The portrait part of the day is gently guided, the two of you, in some delicious light, enjoying your new wedded status is a lovely thing to witness.

 

frequently asked questions

WHERE ARE YOU BASED? ARE YOU WILLING TO TRAVEL TO CAPTURE OUR WEDDING?


IM BASED IN THE CITY OF PERTH, SITUATED ON THE WEST COAST OF AUSTRALIA, AND AM AVAILABLE TO SHOOT INTERNATIONALLY. I'VE HAD THE PLEASURE OF FLYING OUT TO SHOOT WEDDINGS ACROSS AUSTRALIA, AS WELL  NEW ZEALAND AND ITALY.


THE DESTINATIONS THAT HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART ARE SICILY, ITALY AND MY HOMETOWN, LONDON.



WE'RE NOT THAT COMFORTABLE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA ( ACTUALLY ONE OF US IS FREAKING OUT! ) DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE?


BEING THE CENTRE OF ATTENTION FOR A WHOLE DAY CAN BE QUITE A DAUNTING THOUGHT, AND LOTS OF PEOPLE (ME INCLUDED!) CAN FEEL A BIT AWKWARD IN FRONT OF A CAMERA. ESSENTIALLY, I FEEL THERE A FEW THINGS TO CONSIDER THAT CAN HELP THE EXPERIENCE MORE PLEASURABLE. I LIKE TO MEET EACH COUPLE BEFORE THE DAY SO I'M NOT A STRANGER WHEN I ARRIVE AT YOUR PREP. THIS REALLY HELPS ME BLEND INTO THE BACKGROUND SO I CAN CAPTURE ALL THE CANDID GOODNESS THAT WILL UNFOLD. I'LL ALSO TALK YOU THROUGH THE DAY STEP BY STEP SO YOU'LL KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT. I'LL ENCOURAGE YOU TO BE YOURSELVES, AND HAVE FUN, WORKING TO CAPTURE THE NATURAL CONNECTION BETWEEN YOU BOTH.


CAN WE PRINT OUT OUR WEDDING IMAGES?

DO YOU HAVE ANY PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS?


ABSOLUTELY! YOUR GALLERY ALLOWS YOU TO DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE SET OF HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES TO PRINT, AS WELL AS THE WEB SIZED ONES FOR SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA. THERE IS ALSO AN INTEGRATED PRINT SHOP MAKING IT SUPER EASY TO ORDER BEAUTIFUL FINE ART PRINTS AND OTHER PRODUCTS STRAIGHT FROM YOUR GALLERY.


OUR PRODUCTS INCLUDE FINE ART ALBUMS THAT ARE HANDMADE IN ITALY, AS WELL AS MUSEUM QUALITY, ARCHIVAL FINE ART PRINTS AND MORE.

HOW AND WHEN SHOULD WE BOOK YOU?


MOST COUPLES SPEND AT LEAST 12 MTHS PLANNING THEIR WEDDING, ALTHOUGH IT'S NOT UNUSUAL FOR SOME  TO ANNOUNCE A DATE IN JUST 6MTHS. USUALLY, THE FIRST THING THAT NEEDS TO BE SECURED IS YOUR RECEPTION VENUE. ONCE YOU HAVE THIS DATE RESERVED, YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER CAN BE BOOKED. THE SUMMER/AUTUMN MONTHS IN AUSTRALIA DO TEND TO BOOKED OUT FIRST ( NOV-APRIL)


A DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR DATE, AS WELL AS THE COMPLETION OF OUR BOOKING FORM. THE BALANCE CAN BE PAID AT YOUR LEISURE, AND NEEDS TO BE FINALISED AT LEAST ONE MONTH BEFORE THE WEDDING.

DO WE NEED A SECOND SHOOTER? CAN YOU RECOMMEND ANY VIDEOGRAPHERS?


I SHOOT MOST WEDDINGS BY MYSELF BUT AM HAPPY TO BRING ALONG AN ASSOCIATE SHOOTER WITH ME IF YOU DESIRE ( THIS IS ALSO RECOMMENDED FOR WEDDINGS WITH A GUESTLIST OF 150+ )


IT'S IMPORTANT TO CHOOSE A VIDEOGRAPHER WHO WORKS WITH SIMILAR APPROACH AS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER. THIS MAKES THE WHOLE DAY RUN SMOOTHER AND MORE EFFICIENTLY, IN TURN MAKING YOUR WEDDING EXPERIENCE FUN AND EASYGOING.


GET IN TOUCH IF YOU WOULD LIKE SOME PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS.


WHAT OTHER SERVICES DO YOU OFFER?



I OFFER COVERAGE OF ALL WEDDING RELATED EVENTS SUCH AS REHEARSAL DINNERS, PRE AND POST WEDDING EVENTS, ENGAGEMENT PARTIES AND PRE-WEDDING SESSIONS.


LOTS OF CLIENTS GO ON TO HAVE THEIR OWN FAMILIES AND I REGULARLY HAVE THE PLEASURE OF DOCUMENTING PAST CLIENTS BABY CHRISTENING AND NEW FAMILY SESSIONS.

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