hi, i’m Jess!

I’m a Tasmanian-based wedding photographer. My style is relaxed, candid and a little bit nostalgic – nothing forced, just you two, getting married and being you. If I’m lucky enough to photograph your wedding, I’ll do everything I can to make sure you have an absolute ripper of a day and get some real good photos to show your grandkids one day.

The day I married my best friend.

Image by: Miranda Stokkel

I’ve lived in Tassie my whole life and wouldn’t change a thing. I love op-shops, live music and taking the long way home. I’m still trying to learn how to cook and I feel like my most authentic self when I’m singing in the car with the volume all the way up. I have a background in art and graphic design, and I love photographing colourful flowers almost as much as I love photographing people.

I 100% feel you if the prospect of having a camera follow you around for an entire day seems somewhat daunting, but we’ve got this! I have a laid-back and non-intrusive approach and I guarantee it will be super chill. We will have some drinks, listen to some music, have a laugh and at the end of it all you will have a glorious gallery of photos to remember the day you married your best friend.

PRICING

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4 HOURS $2,990

This will have all your essentials covered! Perfect if you would just like your ceremony and some portraits captured.

6 HOURS $3,990

All the best bits. Ceremony, portraits and reception. We can work together to plan how to best suit your timeline and capture the photos most important to you.

8 HOURS $4,800

This is generally your full wedding day captured. From getting ready shenanigans through to getting on that dancefloor.

10 HOURS $5,300

Got a massive day planned with heaps of festivities? This is for you.

ELOPEMENTS CUSTOM

Sometimes smaller weddings and elopements require less than 4 hours coverage. If this is what you have planned, get in touch and I’ll create a custom package for you.

All prices are in AUD and are GST inclusive.

All Packages Include

  • Initial non-obligation catch up in person, on the phone or via video call.

  • Unlimited assistance in the lead up to your wedding for things like timeline planning and vendor recommendations.

  • Highlight gallery of up to 50 images delivered within 5 days of your wedding.

  • Full gallery of print and web resolution images delivered via private online gallery between six to eight weeks.

  • Print store you can access directly from your gallery.

  • Online storage of your wedding gallery for 18 months.

  • My packages include free travel when your wedding is within 50kms of Hobart.
    Otherwise, I charge the following flat rate travel fees:

    • Locations 50km to 100km from Hobart — $190

    • Locations more than 100km from Hobart — $300

    • Locations outside mainland Tasmania — Quote on request

FAQS

  • I’m based in Hobart, Tasmania. But, always super keen to travel. Getting married in Europe, New Zealand, or Africa? No worries, I’m there.

    If you are getting married in Tassie, my packages include free travel when your wedding is within 50kms of Hobart. Otherwise, I charge the following flat rate travel fees:

    ● Locations 50km to 100km from Hobart - $190

    ● Locations more than 100km from Hobart $300

    (Travel costs exclude Flinders / King Island)

    If your wedding is outside of Tasmania, I’ll give you a custom quote for travel when you get in touch.

  • Popular dates can book 12 to 18 months ahead of time, so it’s best to get in touch as soon as possible to see if I am available. And if I’m not, I’ll give you my best recommendations for other photographers.

  • Yes please! I offer a no-obligation catch-up before you book, plus we can meet up anytime you like in the lead up to your wedding.

  • I completely hear you on this! Most people tell me they hate having their photos taken, they aren’t photogenic, or they don’t know how to pose. No stress. Me neither. But I promise it will be super chill and hopefully you will forget I am even there. I’ll give you gentle direction so you can relax, have fun and be yourself.

  • If you want your whole day captured, from pre-ceremony shenanigans through to cutting that cake and getting on the dancefloor, I recommend eight (or more) hours of coverage.
    If you don’t want your whole reception covered or you’re happy to ditch the getting ready photos, six hours is perfect.
    Just want to document the ceremony and have some portraits afterwards? Four hours will have you covered.
    Small weddings and elopements sometimes require less coverage. If this is what you have planned, get in touch and I’ll create a custom package for you.

  • Hit me up and see if I am free on your wedding date. If I’m available, we can organise to meet in person, via video call or the phone.

    This is a no-obligation catch up, just a chance to get to know each other and feel out if you want me to third wheel on your wedding day. We can talk about your plans for the day, timings and locations, and I can answer any other questions you have.

    From there, if you are keen to lock me in as your wedding photographer I will send you a link to my online booking system where you can accept your quote/contract and pay your retainer. You’ll need to pay a 20% non-refundable retainer to secure your date. Then, the rest of your balance is due two weeks before your wedding.

  • You can reach out as much or as little as you need in the lead up to your day. I’m always here to chat and provide guidance.

    Roughly six weeks out from your day I’ll send you a questionnaire to lock in those final details like a family photo list, addresses and other important details.

  • Your full gallery will be ready six to eight weeks after your wedding.

    Within five days of your wedding, I’ll email you a link to your online gallery with up to 50 highlight photos from your day.

    From your gallery you can download web and print resolution images, heart your favourites, share the link with your family and friends and order prints.

    Your online gallery with stay live for 18 months. So, it’s super important to download and save all your photos in multiple locations before then. I can give you some advice on the best way to tackle this if you need!

  • I promise to deliver every good image from your wedding day. The number of images can vary depending on the amount of coverage you have, but as a guide you can expect to receive somewhere between 400 to 900 images.

  • Yesssss! No screen can ever beat a printed photo. You can order these directly from your online gallery. They are printed right here in Australia and shipped directly to your door.

  • Yes! I’m a big fan of getting your photos off your phone and into an album. It’s so nice to have something tangible to hold onto after your wedding, to look back on with family and friends. I custom design each album – working with you to choose images, develop the perfect layout and cover design. I offer fine art albums which are made using high-quality archival ink and thick matte paper which makes them a dream to flick through.

  • I have a Bachelor of Fine Art – Majoring in Photography and Visual Communication. In my early career I worked as a graphic designer and this experience has really shaped the way I see and capture colour and light. I have also been mentored by some amazing photographers and done a bunch of wedding photography workshops.

  • I promise you, your photos get backed up in multiple places, as soon as I get home - many, many times to ensure everything is as safe as possible!

  • Absolutely. I have up to date public liability insurance at all times.

  • If you need to postpone your wedding, your non-refundable retainer can be transferred to another mutually-agreeable date in the next 12 months.

    If you need to cancel your wedding, you’ll forfeit the 20% retainer payment, but you won’t need to pay the remaining balance. If you’ve already paid the remaining balance, I’ll refund this for you.

  • I sure do. I capture all types of portraiture. I love documenting artists, photographing events and capturing lifestyle images for small businesses. I have a whole website dedicated to this work. You can check it out here.

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