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whitecatsydney@gmail.com
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It varies. But, for a 12-hour shoot, including travel time, around 500-700 edited photos culled from 1,000-2,000 raw images.
I'm based in the Sydney CBD.
Happy to drive out to the Hunter Valley, or the Blue Mountains, or Wollongong, the Southern Highlands or Canberra. No additional costs.
Further afield or overseas? Let's chat.
Furthest I've gone so far are Bali, Fiji and New Zealand.
For small prints, you can easily order them from your gallery.
For albums or canvases, let's chat! Pricing depends on size, number of pages, etc.
I'm a Canon shooter.
For photos, currently using an r5c.
For video, either an r5c or C70.
Sure!
Golden hour -- the last hour before sunset. This is when you'll get the best photos.
Any venue around Darling Harbour in Sydney -- you may get fireworks at 9pm on Saturdays. You could schedule your first dance or cake cut to coincide. But the groom shouldn't do a heartfelt speech at this time!
Family shots after ceremony. If you want a big photo with everyone, do this before the guests wander off. Then, for the smaller group shots, have a list of the groupings you want. Put a bridesmaid or groomsman in charge of ticking off the list and rounding people up.
Photoshoot location. I can make recommendations. I'd suggest you choose somewhere en route between ceremony and reception, so you spend minimal time travelling. For some locations, you'll need permits (like Auburn or Sydney Botanical Gardens, National Art School, Carriageworks), and they'll ruthlessly kick you out if you don't have one. You should also plan an "in case of rain" backup location.
It's possible to fit in multiple locations, but I'd recommend you stick with one or two. You lose too much time travelling otherwise.
Accessories, dresses, shoes, suits -- I'll usually get a shot of these. So, do put everything together so I can arrange it, or set everything up yourself. If you'd like a mannequin to display the bride's dress, I can lend you one.
Timing. In an ideal world, the photographer/videographer should arrive at the ceremony site at least 30-60 minutes before the bride. This means they can get parking, set up equipment, get shots of decor and guests, and get shots of groom/bride arriving. It also gives them a buffer in case of traffic or car problems, or in case they accidentally go to the wrong address.
Bride getting ready. I'd recommend she be fully ready an hour before she needs to leave the house, so that there's 30 minutes to take a few portraits and family shots before the photographer/videographer has to run.
Groom's speech -- bullet points works better than word for word. If in doubt what to say, have a chat with ChatGPT.
If there's a ceremony rehearsal, let me know when it's happening! I'll attend if I can.
It gives me the opportunity to work out camera placement, lenses, and where I'm going to be standing when.
I can also chat with the celebrant about how early I can get access to the church/synagogue/mosque/temple, whether we can take photos inside after the ceremony, and when I need to be packed up by. Some churches (Greek and Serbian ones especially!) can have one wedding after another.
It also means I'm across any surprises. I've attended hundreds of weddings, but every ceremony, even in the same location, is a little bit different.
One thing I tell bridesmaids at rehearsals -- don't do the "feet together", "step-together-step" walk -- just walk naturally. But walk a little slowly, and leave enough space so that you're not blocking the bridesmaid behind you, because I want to get photos of everyone.
For the couple's kiss, make it more than a quick surprise peck. If I miss it, be warned that I might ask you to repeat it!
I've lately liked getting a "reverse angle kiss shot". If you imagine a standard ceremony layout with a couple standing in front of an audience, I like to stand with the audience behind the couple from the camera's perspective. This means I've got the audience cheering in the background as the couple kisses. I'll usually forewarn the celebrant at the rehearsal that I'm going to do this, so that they give me a minute to scamper into position.
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