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sydney - Newcastle Region

chasing the light, the fun & the feels wherever your love takes us

Let's make it epic!

Right here and now you have permission to HAVE FUN and to DREAM, to BE YOURSELF and not be judged, to forget for a moment the things you have heard before and to create the day YOU actually want.

Here's my promise to you...

Hey, I'm Chris!

I’m so excited that you like my work and are considering me to be a part of one of the most special moments in your life. My focus is to make sure you have the best experience so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me at any time as we plan out your big day!

Whether you’re getting married on a mountaintop in a far away land or on a nearby beach,  I can’t wait to be a part of your day and would be honoured to capture your love. 

I’m based on the NSW Central Coast and regularly photograph Weddings and Elopements in the Hunter Valley, Sydney and Newcastle, as well as destinations in both regional Australia and even Worldwide. 

Let’s have fun, create something unique, and tell the story of YOUR day! 

- LARA & KEVIN

I am finding it hard to even put into words how amazing Chris is. He’s so good that my whole family has since hired him for their weddings and my friends can't stop talking about him! 

have camera, will travel

Travelling to new places and exploring new cultures is my biggest passion. If you’re reading this then I suspect it’s yours too!

Whether it be a local hidden spot that you’ve never seen found before, the back-alleys of a city you’re losing yourself in for the first time, or flying to a destination you’ve only ever been able to dream about, these are the experiences that make the heart beat a little faster and world seem like a huge new opportunity for wonder.

Being able to join people on their journey and be a part of that wonder makes me pinch myself every time. 

If you’re considering having a destination Elopement, then I’m here to help make it happen. Not only that, if you want to tick off one of my bucket list destinations then I will gift you a discount or extra coverage to make that happen. Just get in touch to see what we can do!

Cappadocia, Turkey
The Greek Isles
Queenstown, NZ
The Italian Countryside
Little Mediterranean Villages
USA’s Great National Parks
New Orleans
Japan
Central and South America
African Safari

Overseas

The Red Centre and Uluru
Kakadu National Park, NT
The Kimberley, WA
The Whitsundays, QLD
The Outback!

Within Australia

I can offer very special pricing if you are planning your elopement in one of these incredible locations...

bucket list destinations

I am there to blend into the background and catch the little moments when the time is right and step up and guide you to some awesome photo locations when we're ready.

I know you want a relaxed, fun day, where you get to be yourselves and revel in the love of your closest people, so you can rest assured that I will allow you space to enjoy every little detail. But when I see a spot that is going to look amazing my excitement is sure to have you smiling from ear to ear.

Your day will be as unique as you are.
That's why there is no hard and fast way to document it.

My Approach  on your big day

Your WEDDING packages

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Pricing Here is Generally Based on The Sydney - Central Coast - Hunter Valley & Newcastle Region
Please Enquire for any additional travel Requirements

this package is for those who want it all.
Full day coverage with two photographers, AN ENGAGEMENT SHOOT and a stunning album to house all the memories from your biggest day!

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES

+ 10 Hours Wedding Coverage

+ Pre-Wedding Meeting and Timeline Planning Assistance
 
+ 30 Page Studio Album ($1400 Value)

+ Second Photographer ($1000 Value)

+ Engagement Shoot ($600 Value)

+ 900+ Fully Edited Digital Images with Print Release

+ Sneak Peeks within 48 hours

+ High-Resolution Digital Images for Printing

+ Web-Resolution Digital Images for Social Media
 
+ Beautiful Online Gallery & Print Store

+ Custom Video Slideshow

$7200   $6400 Package Deal

THE WHOLE SHEBANG

Best
Value

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES

THE MAIN EVENT

My Most popular package.
with ten hours i can cover everything, starting with both of your preparations right through to when your guests rock the dancefloor!

+ 10 Hours Wedding Coverage

+ Pre-Wedding Meeting and Timeline Planning Assistance

+ 700+ Fully Edited Digital Images with Print Release

+ Sneak Peeks within 48 hours

+ High-Resolution Digital Images for Printing

+ Web-Resolution Digital Images for Social Media
 
+ Beautiful Online Gallery & Print Store

+ Custom Video Slideshow 

$4200

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THE ESSENTIALS

Sometimes you don't need a full day of coverage.
this package generally covers one of you getting ready through to the first dance and all the fun in between!

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES

+ 8 Hours Wedding Coverage

+ Pre-Wedding Meeting and Timeline Planning Assistance

+ 600+ Fully Edited Digital Images with Print Release

+ Sneak Peeks within 48 hours

+ High-Resolution Digital Images for Printing

+ Web-Resolution Digital Images for Social Media
 
+ Beautiful Online Gallery & Print Store

+ Custom Video Slideshow

$3700

THE MINIMALIST

this is the package for you if you want to keep things more minimalist or your day is short and sweet.

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES

+ 5 Hours Wedding Coverage

+ Pre-Wedding Meeting and Timeline Planning Assistance
 
+ 400+ Fully Edited Digital Images with Print Release

+ Sneak Peeks within 48 hours

+ High-Resolution Digital Images for Printing

+ Web-Resolution Digital Images for Social Media
 
+ Beautiful Online Gallery & Print Store

+ Custom Video Slideshow

$3200

HOURLY BASICS

WANT TO KEEP IT SIMPLE? HAVING A SUPER SMALL CELEBRATION?
Sometimes the packages are too much and you are just after a straight-forward hourly rate. This is it.

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES

+ Hourly Rate for Wedding Coverage

+ Sneak Peeks within 48 hours

+ High-Resolution Digital Images for Printing

+ Web-Resolution Digital Images for Social Media
 
+ Beautiful Online Gallery & Print Store


Minimum 2 Hour Booking
Only available for dates within the next 3 months
Not available Saturdays unless agreed in advance
Travel Fee may be applicable

$600 Per Hour

wedding package upgrades

Standard Size Modern Book

25 Lightweight Pages

Flip Style Book Pages but printed on Fine Art Style Textured Paper 



$800

Standard Size Modern Book

25 Lightweight Pages

Flip Style Book Pages but printed on Fine Art Style Textured Paper 

$800

FINE ART BOOK

a great
GIFT!

Large Contemporary Album

30 Medium Weight Pages

Contemporary Flushmount Pages without Traditional Mattes



$1400

Large Contemporary Style Album

30 Medium Weight Pages

Contemporary Flushmount Pages without Traditional Mattes

$1400

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Studio  Album

Extra Large Luxury Album

20 Heavyweight Pages

Traditional Matted Pages with Laser-Cut Apertures and Inlaid Prints

Includes Designer Album Box ($150)

$2000

unique
Design

Signature  Album

It’s one thing to view your images on a screen, but it’s a different experience all together to hold them in your hands.
All my Albums are made in New Zealand but artisan bookbinders and are of the upmost quality.

Your photos were meant to be printed

Hand-Crafted Albums

engagement sessions

Whether it’s hanging out at home, splashing in the waves at the beach or jumping fences to get to that crazy-ass view, you know who you are and what you enjoy as a couple.

Let’s take some time for you guys, away from the distractions of the big day and without anyone watching what you are up to (well, aside from the dude with a camera of course) to get some authentic photographs that you can enjoy on your wall, share with friends or use to make your wedding announcements.

Not only is it great to get dressed up (or down!) for a fun photo session, it also gives you the chance to get used to being photographed and to figure out how to be natural in front of the camera before your big day.

+ One hour photo session
+ Custom Online Gallery
+ High Resolution and Web Resolution Images via Download
+ Personal Online Store
+ Location and Styling Ideas

$600 (or $450 when booked with a Full Wedding Package)
Travel fee may apply


Let's catch up for a coffee (or a beer) so I can hear all about the plans you have for your big day. (If it's easier or you’re far away, we can do that over a video call instead.) 

 Meet & Greet

01.

We’ll sign the official stuff and I’m an open book to help with any ideas and planning assistance to help make your day perfect.

make it official

02.

Closer to the date, I'll help you get the most from your timeline to ensure we get all the little details and the best light. On the day, I'll keep things relaxed and document all the good vibes!

Planning & Day of

03.

Once the dust settles on the dancefloor and the sun goes down over that epic mountaintop, I’ll get to work on sending you some sneak peeks to share your excitement with your loved ones.

sneak peeks

04.

Then, I’ll spend the next month pouring love into editing your images, until I can  provide you with a beautiful online gallery so you can share your special memories with friends and family around the world.

gallery + keepsake

05.

When you’ve had some time to soak up those special moments, we can get started creating a totally unique, hand-crafted album so that your day will live on in print for your kids and grandkids to enjoy for years to come. LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR STRESS-FREE ALBUM! 

photo album

06.

The Process

 Meet & Greet

Let's catch up for a coffee (or a beer) so I can hear all about the plans you have for your big day. (If it's easier or you’re far away, we can do that over a video call instead.) 

Make It Official

We’ll sign the official stuff and I’m an open book to help with any ideas and planning assistance to help make your day perfect.

Planning & Day of

Closer to the date, I'll help you get the most from your timeline to ensure we get all the little details and the best light. On the day, I'll keep things relaxed and document all the good vibes!

Sneak Peeks

Once the dust settles on the dancefloor and the sun goes down over that epic mountaintop, I’ll get to work on sending you some sneak peeks to share your excitement with your loved ones.

Gallery + Keepsake

Then, I’ll spend the next month pouring love into editing your images, until I can send you a beautiful online gallery so you can share your special memories with friends and family around the world.

Photo Album

When you’ve had some time to soak up those special moments, we can get started creating a totally unique, hand-crafted album so that your day will live on in print for your kids and grandkids to enjoy for years to come. LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR STRESS-FREE ALBUM! 

The Process

You’ll receive your digital images within 4-6 weeks after your celebration. It’s incredibly important to me to give each image the attention it deserves, but I know you’re anxiously awaiting your photos, so I’ll send a sneak peek within 48 hours. There is nothing like the feeling of seeing ALL your photos for the first time– trust me, it’s worth the wait.

It’s one thing to view your images on a screen, but it’s something special to hold them in your hands. With this in mind, I have some options for you to make sure you receive something in print!

You'll have a choice between a hand-crafted wooden box, a selection of Fine Art Prints, and a USB of all of your images; a voucher towards your online Print Store or a discount off an Album.

You’ll have access to the online gallery for 12 months and can share your photos immediately with your loved ones. 

Beyond this, I also offer a stunning range of fine-art albums for you to choose from. You choose the album style and I take care of making sure that all of your photos are laid out beautifully to showcase your day. Previous couples who have ordered these have told me that these are the best investment that they made (beyond hiring me of course). CHECK OUT MORE ABOUT THE ARTISAN ALBUMS HERE!

The short answer is more than you know what to do with 😁

The longer answer is:

Approximately
• 400-500 from a Half Day
• 700-800 from a Full Day 
• 900-1200 from a Two Photographer Full Day

Quite simply, anywhere!

I love to travel and experience new places, cultures and love. I feel like I do my best work when I have never been somewhere before as everything is fresh, inspiring and new.

Whilst most of my work is around the Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Sydney and Newcastle, I have travelled both interstate and internationally to document peoples’ stories and I’d be honoured to be a part of yours!

There are no travel fees for destinations within 1.5 hours of my base on the NSW Central Coast, so this includes most of Greater Sydney, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.

For travel outside of this area it becomes necessary for me to find accommodation to stay the night of your wedding and the night prior, to ensure I am fresh and alert for the whole of your big day.

Once I know your location I will be able to give you a quote based on those accommodation costs and any additional expenses, such as flights, etc.

I will confirm this overall fee before officially booking.

After being a part of hundreds of celebrations I believe there are a few things that can really help you have both the best day and the best photos because of it…

First off, this is your day. Stay true to who you both are and what you actually want from your celebration. Don’t feel pressured to do what you think other people want you to or cram things in that aren’t important to you. The more relaxed you are on the day and the more it ‘feels right’ the more you’ll enjoy it and treasure the memories you create.

Secondly, think about the light! Put simply, the better the light, the better the photos are going to be and the better you look in them. Now, don’t let that cause you stress, that is what I am here for. I have experience shooting in many different locations and lighting scenarios, I know what I am doing and will constantly be looking for the best light to capture you in. However, giving consideration to the best light of the day (generally just before sunset) when creating your timeline will help me get the best results possible for you. I’m here to help.

Less is often more. When you are getting ready in the morning, try to arrange it so the space isn’t too cluttered. A clean tidy space is nicer for both photos and for your headspace. Artificial ceiling lights are the worst for beautiful portraits, so position yourself near a window or somewhere with natural light for your hair and make-up.

Lastly, don’t try to do everything. You might have heard about cool things other people have done but remember the above saying. Less is more. Pick the ideas that mean the very most to you and keep it simple. You’ll be surprised how quickly everything goes by on the day and allowing yourself the time to really take it in and enjoy other people’s company will make the memories so much better!!

All I need to secure your wedding date is a signed contract and payment of a non-refundable 25% booking fee.

The remaining balance of your package is due two weeks prior to your wedding but this can be paid off in installments if you prefer.

If your Wedding involves travel then the fees for this part of the package will be due within a month of booking in order to secure flights and accommodation as early as possible.

I hear this all the time and you certainly aren’t alone in feeling this way. Many of my couples tell me they either hate having their photo taken or that they never look good in photos.

It is my job to make you relax and allow you to have fun. Once you start to let those barriers down and just be yourself with your partner, you’d be surprised how easy it all becomes. The way I often work is to find a great location and let you explore it together. I might direct a little here and there but my aim is to capture those moments where you are not paying attention to what I am doing and can lose yourselves in each other’s attention.

As long as you are open to the experience then I’ll find your personality ;-)

I am a proud LGBTQI+ ally and believe that the best thing about our world is how incredibly diverse it is. I will capture your unique love story while taking into consideration your culture and background. You are loved and accepted for who you are here and I can’t wait to capture your day.

If recent times have taught us anything, it’s that we all need to be patient and flexible!

If you need to reschedule your wedding date and we can find a date that we both have available then the booking will simply be transferred over to the new date along with your booking fee.

If the date needs to be rescheduled due to a Government Directive, such as a Covid-19 Lockdown, and I am not available for your new date then your booking fee will also be refunded.

and possibly the most important question of all...

How much in advance should I book a photographer?

The short answer is now :) The longer answer is, it depends. My schedule is usually booked out 6 months - a year in advance. With the pandemic delaying celebrations all around the world from the last several years, many couples are now playing catch-up during the 2022-2023 season. If you're curious at all about working together, let's chat!


"I found Chris through a Google search for wedding photographers, and I feel like we hit the jackpot! His photos told the story of the day so well. When I look back on the photos now, I can still feel the nerves, excitement and laughter we experienced."

Laura & Andy I Yarramalong

"Chris was amazing! So attentive and yet so seemingly invisible. I honestly wanted him to just put the camera down and have a beer and a chat. You cannot go wrong with Chris as your photographer."

Emily & Alan I Somersby

"I am finding it hard to even put into words how amazing Chris is. He’s so good that my whole family has since hired him for their weddings and my friends can't stop talking about him."

Lara & Kevin I Kangaroo Valley

"Our wedding wouldn’t have been the same without Chris. He truly captured our wedding so beautifully, from before the ceremony, with just the bridal party, to a huge wedding shot with everyone involved, the photos will be cherished for our lifetime! We can’t wait to show our kids one day!" 

Riannon & Jeremy I Caves Beach

"We’re overjoyed that we have such beautiful photos to remember our special day and without hesitation would highly recommend him. He captured us throughout the day and captured the candid moments that so perfectly conveyed the emotions of our celebration."

Sym & Jon I Pearl Beach

"Chris' photos have a wonderful natural feel to them. They are glamorous and composed, but also full of fun, joy and warmth. They are a beautiful record of the happiest day of our lives and they make us smile every time we look at them."

Katy & Ben I MacMasters Beach

nice things people have said

So what's next?

Now you’ve had a good look through my packages and know what I’m about, I’d love to catch up for a chat so you can get a feel for what it might be like to work with me too. We can either grab a coffee and do this in person, or we can jump on the world’s new favourite communication method - video call, whatever works best for you.

There is zero obligation to book during our catch-up. I want you to feel 100% comfortable and excited about working together and when you’re ready we’ll lock it in.

I take on a limited amount of weddings each year, so I can be fully fresh, present and creative for you, and I also book up pretty far in advance, so the sooner you get in touch the better to avoid disappointment.