Wedding and Event Photographers - Sydney.

Joe - Eastern Suburbs weddings

Style: Classical / traditional as well as journalistic/documentary approach.
Experience: 20 years.
Payment Method: 30% deposit upon acceptance of assignment. Balance 7 days before the event.
Studio: Bondi Junction. Prepared to travel within the Sydney metropolitan area and throughout NSW and Australia.

Comments: Joe uses a journalistic approach, but is equally comfortable with classical bridal portraiture. He covers the Eastern Suburbs and the CBD. Joe has shot weddings of all denominations, including Catholic, Armenian, Asian, Indian, Macedonian, Jewish and civil ceremonies. He captures the moment authentically with minimal use of post production tools. Joe can either supply prints, albums or publish all your photos on the internet. This can be your dedicated website or a shared server. If you only need images burned straight onto a CD (without any production or printing), a 6 hour assignment starts at $995. "Last minute" wedding photography inquiries are welcome.

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Platinum package $3800 Inc GST: 12 hours of shooting. Bridal and bridesmaids preparation, Wedding ceremony in church, synagogue or park reception coverage, Evening photo shoot, 20 page album and 5 x 12" x 10" framed wedding photographs, Publish up to 200 photo on your website.

Gold package $3200 Inc GST: 10 hours of shooting including bride's preparation. Church / Synagogue
ceremony, reception, bride's entrance etc, Guest departure and group shot 10 page double sided album and 3 x A4 prints in frames. 100 pictures published on your website.

Silver Wedding package $2500 Inc GST: 8 hours with one photographer, bride at home, Church and vows then reception, dinner and departure. 100 photos on website.

Essential website pack $995 Inc GST: 6 hours on site, Bridal cars - departure from home, Exchange of vows in church, Celebration (function centre, park etc.), 300 jpeg images on website. Includes site registration/setup

Extras: The above prices are quoted for one photographer. Additional shooter charged at $110 per hour - for
example if two photographers are required. Coffee table or magazine style albums additional $400 to 600, depending on format and style. Large printouts: A4 $50, A3 $100.

Locations: Joe has shot assignments in most major venues, locations, churches, synagogues and temples around town. From Centennial Park to the Botanical Gardens, Darling Harbour and the Chinese Gardens. He has shot weddings for both local couples as well as people from out of town, including Asian (Including Japan, China, Korea, Hong-Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia) as well as English, German, Israeli American and Canadian clients. The Opera House - Harbour Bridge, Lady Macquarie's chair and The Rocks feature in many of Joe's photos as they provide some of the world's best photo opportunities.

Event and Corporate assignments: As well as weddings, Joe has photographed numerous private and corporate events and government and local council functions, product launches, birthday parties, company Annual General Meetings (AGM) and more. His hourly rate is $150 plus travel and expenses if applicable. Images can be supplied as hard copies, or on disc ready to publish on the net.

You may contact Joe via email: joe@photoprofessionals.com.au or call (02) 9389 8440.

Ben - Inner Western Suburbs Sydney

Experience: 17 years as photo journalist and 10 years freelance.
Payment: 25% on agreement and balance at least 5 days before the day.
Location: Ben has a studio in Balmain, but he covers the city and the western suburbs of Sydney, all the way to Penrith and the Blue Mountains
as well as the Hills District including Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills and Dural.
Comments: Ben brings a vibrant new approach to wedding photography. His specialty is
glamour bridal portraits and location shoots around the Harbour and other points of interest. Ben is based in the inner western suburb of Balmain. He covers most areas and takes assignments in Melbourne and Brisbane too. Packages start at $1900. Ben holds an advance fine arts diploma in from COFA, specialising in art photography and design. He is an expert in Photoshop and has extensive knowledge of the latest digital camera and lighting techniques. Ben creates spectacular glamour shots of the bride and bridesmaids. He has photographed Asian weddings for clients from China, Japan, Korea and India.

Photo Gallery

Services offered: Entire wedding coverage, including bride and bridesmaid preparation, groom preparation, church service, reception, location shoots and departure. Can print out to large format, provide traditional albums or coffee table albums. Can publish photos on your website or his own.

Gold wedding pack $3995 Inc GST: 13 hours of shooting. Bride and Groom at home then Church or
Synagogue service and on to function, dinner speeches and departure. Includes 20 page Magazine or Coffee Table
style album and 10 framed A4 prints on gloss or matt paper.

Silver pack $2995: 11 hours on site. Portraits at home, ceremony indoors or out and reception coverage. Group photos of family and friends and a 10 sided album with photos of your choice. Five A4 prints in frames with mats.

Bronze wedding pack $1900 Inc GST: 9 hours of coverage, otherwise the same as the package above. No framed prints are supplied with this offer, but they can be ordered for $75 each.

Additional Services: From Ben's experience, the above packages cover at least 90% of clients' requirements,
but he is happy to cater to any specific or additional requests. His hourly rate for extras is $170. Here are prices for some other items: A4 colour prints $75, A3 $125. Magazine style album $450 - $550.
Register and host your own website $200.

To speak to Ben, please email: ben@photoprofessionals.com.au or phone (02) 9389 8440.

James - Event Coverage North Shore, Northern Beaches

Service: Studio or home bridal portrait, exchange of vows, ceremony, outdoor shots, post production using Photoshop.
Experience: 20 years as a photo journalist.
Fee payment: 20% on agreement and 80% balance 7 days prior to job.
Location: Based in a Chatswood studio. Can travel anywhere in Sydney, including Northern Beaches, North Shore, CBD and beyond.
Comments: James's assignments often starts with bridal portraits in his fully equipped Chatswood studio a few days before the event. He is equally happy to go to the client's home, as he has portable lighting and backdrop equipment. Next, on the big day, James will photograph the bride's and bridesmaids' preparation, the groom's and best men's departure, the bridal cars and on to the service, exchange of vows, reception, dinner and getaway. Asian Pre-wedding and ceremonies are a specialty.

Portfolio

Premium $2500 Including GST: 12 hours (one photographer). Bride's home. Ceremony and vows on location.
Function centre coverage, or outdoors if applicable. Group and individual portraits as required. Up to 500 high resolution photos supplied on CD. Post production as required.

Standard $1500: 9 hours: Bride and entourage portraits at departure location. Church or synagogue service. Dinner and reception. Shots of guests as agreed prior to event. 250 edited and cropped images on CD or DVD

Albums and Prints: A4 or 8" x 10" prints of your preferred photos: $50. A3 11" x 14" on glossy or matt paper: $100. Frames from $30 for A4 and from $60 for A3. Standard 10 page, 20 side albums from $100.
Magazine style glossy album with 20 pages $390.

Internet: Registration of your private domain name for 2 yrs: $70. Website setup (includes 1 year hosting): $200. Create WebPages: $80 per html page with flash. Upload: $1 per photo. Host photos on James's website: $1/photo no other costs.

To have a chat to James, please email: james@photoprofessionals.com.au or phone (02) 9389 8440.

Rebecca - Sutherland Shire, Southern Suburbs, St George Area

Services offered: Rebecca offers a turnkey service for all your needs. From taking of photos, to post production and to albums.
Costs and Fees 20% down payment. The rest is payable 7 days prior to ceremony.
Studio Location: Based in Cronulla, Rebecca will travel to any venue within Sydney. Most of her work is in the Southern suburbs, South Western suburbs all the way to Liverpool and Campbelltown and down to Wollongong.
Comments: Rebecca knows most of the function centres around town. Familiarity with venues and staff members ensures that nothing is left to chance. loves the latest technology in digital imaging and always has a fully equipped case of up to date digital cameras and lenses. Because of her popularity, it is advisable that you make an initial consultation with Rebecca at least 12 months before you get married. She will show you the standard of work you can expect. Rebecca's fees start at $500 for a bridal portrait shoot and goes up to $5000 for the full coverage including albums and large prints. Last minute assignments are possible subject to availability.

Samples

"One With The Lot" $5000: Between 12 and 15 hours of wedding photography. Shots bride and groom. Complete coverage of religious or civil ceremony. Reception Hall including guest shots and group photo. Up to 500 photos on disk and 10 A4 framed printouts. Coffee Magazine style wedding album and setup of your own website.

"Just The Basics" $3500: Approximately 10 hours of shooting. Bridal and/or groom dressing. Place of worship or outdoor. Function centre reception. About 300 photos on medium of your choice. Album with 20 pages of pictures of choice.

"Extras": Additional prints $40 for A4, $90 for A3. Website upload (addition to basic pack): $290.
Canvas imaging starts at $150, depending on size. Additional photographer for bigger receptions: $110 per hour.
Assistant for additional for additional flash, if required: $40ph.

Pre-Wedding and Bridal Portrait: $500 includes up to 2 hours of shooting at your home, Rebecca's studio or outdoors. 100 photos taken and enhanced in Photoshop - you choose the best one. Burning onto CD, DVD or memory stick. 2 x A3 gloss or matt wedding photographs of your choice.

For more information, please contact Rebecca: rebecca@photoprofessionals.com.au or phone (02) 9389 8440.

Phil - Western Suburbs Events, Pre-Wedding, Bridal and Portrait

Services: Complete package from the time the bridesmaids arrive till the end of the reception and the bride and groom's getaway. In house printing facilities up to 24" large format panorama.
Experience as photographer: 15 years.
Fees: 30% down payment and the balance one week before shooting.
Based: Parramatta offices as well as a "go anywhere" mobile studio, equipped with flash and location light gear. Will go anywhere in the Western Suburbs and to Katoomba the Blue Mountains and country NSW including Bathurst and Orange.
Comments: Phil learnt his craft in the USA under some of the best New York professionals. Now residing in Sydney's western suburbs, he brings his accumulated experience to Australia. He uses Nikon gear which is upgraded every 18 months. Rather than have a set fee, Phil charges by the hour. He has shot over 1000 weddings in his career both in Australia, the UK and the USA. He has a pricing structure to suit all budgets, starting from $500.

Wedding Gallery

- Hourly rates between 9am and 9pm $130 including GST. This applies to additional wedding photographer if
required.
- Assistant if needed $50 per hour.
- Post production and Photoshop enhancement - Free for the first 200 pics, then $4 per photo.
- A4 paper $50, A3 $100, A2 $150, A1 $200, A0 $250.
- Photo albums with 20 sides (traditional format) $220 including photos. Magazine or coffee table style $495
- Website design and hosting for one year, with 300 of your pics published: $195.

Phil is a budget photographer and even though his prices are lower than many others, the quality of his work is never compromised. His low cost structure is a reflection of his philosophy that every couple should have access to quality results at a budget price. Even though he is often booked out in advance a few months in advance, if you need a last minute quote, it's still worth dropping him an email. He might just find you a spot.

Please email any questions to Phil: phil@photoprofessionals.com.au or phone (02) 9389 8440.