The stories
WE TELL
Portfolio
I've been lucky enough to capture a multitude of Elopements and Micro Weddings over the last 10 years. from Perth to Wye River and everywhere in between. I think there's a common opinion that they can be restrictive in what you can achieve, but nothing could be further from the truth! If anything, smaller celebrations are often more liberating and feel a lot more fluid, as traditions fly out the window and couples can completely tailor the day to their specific desires and dreams without the external pressures that often determine more traditional celebrations. A perfect example of this was Hind and Jun's Micro Wedding , where they prioritised celebrating their cultural heritage combined with their absolute passion for their friends and food. I think they created such a perfect day and I'm so honoured that they allowed me to tag along for just a few short hours to capture some shots that I hope will keep their memories of the day alive for many, many years to come.
Less is alway more!
ELOPEMENTS +
micro-weddings
hind + jun / a love supreme
Kate and Daniel found me through virtue of the fact that they were guests at a previous wedding that I had shot. The brief seemed simple enough - I would meet them at the Adelphi Hotel in Flinders Lane, where they'd be getting ready and then we'd go for a jaunt around the city before arriving at one Melbourne's most iconic spots, Chin Chin, for their wedding and reception. I'm always amazed at how much we manage to get out of these relatively short bookings ; I was only with them for 3 hours but you'd never know looking at the images below. Another fantastic afternoon spent with some very sweet and genuine people, and made all the more enjoyable with my friend Zena Lythgo handling celebrant duties.
KATE + DANIEL / CHIN CHIN MICRO WEDDING
Like so many others, Jessie and Michael were forced to re-evaluate their wedding plans due to the pandemic and Melbourne's rolling lockdowns. The priority for them was being married now, rather than waiting for the chance to have a much larger wedding. And to be honest, I'm sure they'd both say that it was almost a blessing, because what they put together with the awesome crew at Noisy Ritual, was a celebration of such genuine intimacy and shared happiness, that it felt in no way restricted by the social distancing rules under which we lived. Another example of how your wedding experience is never diminished through having less guests, if anything it's elevated, as you get to have a significant connection with every guest throughout the day!
jessie + michael / an east brunswick micro wedding
Declaring your love and commitment before hundreds of your friends and family, is no easy task. However the reward is usually a party that will obliterate all of your expectations. one that will leave you with a warm heart and a sore head. I'm along for the ride to ensure those memories never fade. You can read all about their day and the lead up over here at Ivory Tribe.
The Greatest Day of Your Lives
WEDDINGS
india + vaughan / elegant diy wedding
chloe + mark/ substation wedding
It's hard to believe that Chloe + Mark's Substation Wedding was not even on my calendar until about 10 days out from the big day. They'd planned their wedding from Sydney and had cancelled their photographer at the last minute due to ongoing concerns about communication and reliability. Their loss was undoubtably my gain as I managed to book one of the most enjoyable weddings I've ever been a part of. Featured by
Hello May.
E SESSIONS
Tell the World That You've Found
"The One"
Engagement Shoots / E Sessions
E Sessions are a perfect way for you to announce to your friends and family that you're engaged, while also being a great opportunity to get comfortable in front of the camera. I've done countless E Sessions over the years for clients who are naturally apprehensive about having their photos taken for all sorts of reasons. Without a word of a lie, every couple has made mention of how beneficial the session has been in quelling any anxiety or worries they would otherwise have had leading up to the big day. If you are interested in booking an E Session, I always recommend we shoot somewhere that you naturally feel relaxed and happy - whether thats at home, along the coast or up in the hills, it's entirely up to you. I also think it's a great idea to shoot 6 months out from your wedding. This way, if you're having a Spring wedding for example, you end up with a collection of images shot in Autumn, giving a completely different feel to your wedding photos. Below are just a few of my favourite E Sessions over the years.
KIRSTEN +TOM / GLASSHAUS WEDDING
Imagine getting an early morning call on the day of your wedding informing you that the roof of your venue had blown off down Swan St during a wild storm the night before. This would be enough to derail alot of couples, but Kirsten and Tom just took it in their stride which I think says everything you need to know about how this couple approach life. Reorganizing their ceremony location seemed like such a minor hiccup to the two of them as they knew nothing was going to stop them from being hisband and wife by the end of the day. They exude such a self assured and positive attitude that they draw people to them like moths to flame, as was evident by the diverse friendship groups that came together as one to celebrate this incredible day.
As a parent, you quickly learn that the phrase "they grow up so quickly" isn't just something that your long lost aunt would say as she squeezed the red out of your cheeks. It's actually true. Yesterday you were having skin to skin with your first born and today she's 15 , full of sass, and answering everything you say with an incredulous "bruh?". Sorry, I'm projecting. Essentially what I'm trying to say is, if you've ever thought about having some photos of the family done for whatever reason, then don't delay, don't put it on the backburner or tell yourself, "I'll start making enquiries next week". These days will never come again....
Let me capture your love in an authentic way
FAMILIES
NIC'S 30TH /
THE CONSERVATORY AT THE COMMONS
Nic and Sophie were clients of mine who were scheduled to get married at the height of Covid lockdowns and rather than wait, decided to just go ahead and get it done, despite this meaning they'd miss out on the wedding of their dreams. Soph then suggested that I come and document a 30th birthday lunch that she had organised for Nic at The Commons. It was a really enjoyable couple of hours, and if what I witnessed was anything to go by, their wedding day would have been something spectacular.
emily, paul and TOM
This family session was shot along the Yarra at Dight Falls. It's an area close to both their heart and their Collingwood home. It's incredibly humbling to be chosen to document these formative moments in a young family's life as I'm acutely aware that I'm contributing the first images to a visual legacy that will hopefully continue to grow as the years pass.
ANNAMARY + KAHLIL
On the day he was more amazing than I couldve hoped for. We were really keen to have someone calm who could take lots of candid shots and pick up on a vibe so that we could just enjoy our day and Cam really achieved all of this. So many of our guests have commented on how beautiful the pictures are and how nice Cam is as a person. We had a preview gallery within a couple of days and full gallery within a couple of weeks.
"Cam was an absolute dream to work with. From our very first conversation I found him to be the perfect balance of enthusiastic, professional and calm"
SAMANTHA + JOHN
Cam made the whole process easy, communication was always fluid and easy-going. We had an initial engagement shoot with Cam as we felt uncomfortable in front of the camera but he quickly made us at ease. After a few years, Cam also photographed our wedding, he was brilliant on the day, very professional and fit right in. He has produced an incredible album of photographs for us that we will treasure forever.
"We were drawn to his artistic talent and way around working in lighting. His work is so clearly special and I would recommend Cam at Anchor and Hope Photography to anyone!!"
I love it when my clients book an Engagement Shoot prior to their wedding, it's just a win/win. We get the opportunity to establish a strong rapport prior to the big day, and I'm able to provide my clients with images that reassure them that they do actually look great in front of camera.
BRIGETTE + LUKE
Naomi and Rob had been together for so long that what they really wanted was a small ceremony, witnessed just by their immediate families and then one long party with family and friends at Brunswick's Mess Hall. Something old, something new. Doing things their way. Who could possibly object when they made it look this classy!
naomi + rob
You know those couples who look at each other like nobody else in the world exists? Thats Ally and Ben, just a couple of kids absolutely smitten with each other. Photographing their love was a breeze, and it didn't hurt one little bit that they're both so god damn photogenic - it's almost criminal! Anyway, knowing that they were self confessed foodies , they took to my suggestion of making their portrait session an elegant pub crawl like ducks to the proverbial. What an absolute day it was.
ally + ben
That's fantastic - it's the ultimate validation as a photographer that couples can look at my work and somehow feel a sense of connection. Availability is strictly on a first come basis and I do tend to book out fairly quickly, so if you are interested in getting me on board for your event, please don't delay in getting in touch!
