FAQs

I'm based on the border of NSW and VIC in Wodonga, Australia. However, I frequently shoot in Melbourne and Sydney, but I travel across Australia and all over the globe to capture love.

Send me an enquiry through the contact page and I’ll see if your wedding date is available. To secure your date I require a 25% non-refundable booking fee and I’ll send you a contract to sign. The remaining payment is due a month prior your big day.

Note: due to the high booking demand, your date is not secured with me until your Booking Fee Payment has been received and contract signed.

A million times YESS!!! LGBTQIA+, no matter how you identify and regardless of how you define your relationship, I'd love to be a part of your wedding day. Love is love and I'm 100% here for it!

Yes I do! Touch base with me and I can organise a payment plan to tailor to your wants and needs.

To me, as an editorial wedding photographer, I'll include images that tells a story of the day, captures the personality/emotions/essence of a moment, capture everything in good lighting (doesn't matter if its harsh light or dark light I can shoot in anything), shows off details, florals, table scapes (detail shots), a mixture of gently posed, sunset, direct flash, and documentary/candids to create the perfect wedding album.

As a luxury wedding photographer, my edit style is focused on creating natural, true to life images that will stand the test of time. I believe in capturing the essence of the moment without the need for trendy filters or excessive editing.

I strive to create timeless photographs that highlight the beauty and emotion of the event, while also removing any distractions such as signs or cars to ensure the focus remains on the couple. Black and white images are also included in my editing style, adding a classic and elegant touch to the final photos. I believe that authenticity and simplicity are key in creating stunning wedding photographs that will be cherished for years to come.

Within a week of your wedding I'll send you 2-3 photo previews from the day for announcement and sharing. Then 8 weeks later you will receive an online slideshow and your full gallery to enjoy and relive your wedding day. Soon after, if you have opted for prints or an album you'll receive those in the mail with a little personal thank you from me.

I want to make sure every single one is pristine before I send them out to you; this is why delivery takes a little time. If you’d like your photos sooner, please ask me about my priority edit service.

Of course! I offer custom packages to suit individual needs. Let's have a chat about what is and isn't important to you and customise a package that works.

Weddings start at $10,497 AUD for 8 hours coverage, and elopements start at $6,997 AUD. You'll find more info on my services pages. Touch base via my contact page for the full price list.

As a luxury wedding photographer, my calendar tends to fill up quickly, especially during peak wedding season. I recommend booking me as soon as you have secured your wedding date to ensure availability. This will also give us plenty of time to get to know each other, discuss your vision for the day, and plan for any special requests or details you may have.

Depending on your chosen wedding coverage and package, you will receive approximately 400-800 carefully edited photos, depending on how many hours we shoot and how jam-packed your wedding day or elopement is. 

Yes, I offer the most beautiful luxury wedding albums.

I believe a wedding album is a keepsake you will cherish and share with your family for generations. Being able to feel and hold your album will bring the images to life in a way that you simply cannot experience with digital copies.

My albums are made in Australia with the finest materials. Your album will be designed and made the old-fashioned way...by a real, living and breathing human! Working closely with my trusted printing lab partners, I double check all my albums before they go to you to make sure every detail is perfect. Find out more information, here.

Of course, I'd love for you to print your favourite photos! You can easily order photos prints through your online gallery, which will be shipped directly to your door.

With years of experience in the industry, disruptions can still occur during wedding planning. In case of emergencies, I have reliable associates ready to step in and capture your special day using the information I gather beforehand.

They will be compensated for their time and the work they do will be copyrighted under my business through a contract, and the photos will be returned to me for editing in my signature style. You can expect your photo previews, edited photos, and any ordered albums or prints to be delivered promptly to you by mail.

Yes, from years of experience in the wedding industry, I have come to work with some of the top wedding vendors.

I have listed some of the standout vendors on my wedding guide I will send you once you've signed your contract and paid your booking fee.

Being in front of the camera is uncomfortable for most people, thats why I've spent years learning how to help you through the whole process. You won't only be comfortable you'll be having loads of fun!

The retainer payment must be received by 7 days from our client meeting or if you decide to book in before a meeting (which same couples opt to do) it must be received by 7 days of you notifying me via email that you'd like to book. This retainer must be received along with a signed contract to secure your date on my calendar. I will follow up with you after sending the contract and invoice to ensure a smooth booking process. 

Yes, I always bring backup equipment to weddings and elopements to ensure that we can continue capturing beautiful moments even in the unlikely event of a technical issue.

In the event, that the weather changes suddenly on your wedding day. I am prepared to adapt and make the most of the situation. I have experience shooting in various conditions and will work with you both to find creative solutions for still beautiful photos.

Yes, of course! I would love the opportunity to meet with you both before your wedding day. It's important for us to build a connection and discuss your photography desires to ensure we capture every moment perfectly.

Whether we catch up to scout locations together, for a doggo date, for your engagement session, for lunch or for a Face-time schedule. I will work with you both and your schedules.

Yess! I just shot a recent wedding in New Zealand Nothing excites me more than the opportunity to shoot a destination wedding or elopement or to travel across Australia to serve my couples.

If you're thinking of taking your celebrations overseas or are in a different part of Australia to me, and get in touch so we can chat about the finer details.

Yes, travel fees are included in my costs, and the specific inclusion will depend on whether you are eloping or having a wedding, as well as the location of the event. My packages detail what is covered.

Additionally, my standard travel rates are AUD $1,000 for locations within Australia and AUD $5,000 for international destinations.

Nope! I will organise all that so you don't have to worry!

This is something we will discuss. At base I need to know the ceremony spot! I'd love to hear what you have in mind (or if you don't have a location in mind, what kind of vibe you would like for your portraits). I like to be well prepared and organised, so I will do some location scouting of my own prior to your wedding day and make some suggestions.

We can catch up and location scout together, or if it suits us both, we can even meet at your venue so you can show me the ceremony location and we can make a plan together. I'm all about planning so that on the day you don't have to worry about a thing.

This depends on what parts of your day you would like captured and if you're getting married or eloped. My personal recommendation for a wedding is 10 hours so you can have some breathing room. For more information you can view my wedding timeline blog here.

For the best experience for your elopement and to ease the stress I would highly recommend doing a full day experience or a multi day experience so you can do activities alongside your elopement. View my elopement timeline blog here.

If you're considering a wedding album, I would highly recommend all day coverage as this will tell the whole story of your day from start to end!

Yes! In-fact I encourage it! View Sarah and Leighs Gallery to see my signature luxury wedding photography style in action. Whether it's a destination wedding, wedding in Melbourne, or a local event, my work ranges from timeless classics, to modern and romantic, and rustic elegance. This is from start to finish, ensuring you can trust my consistent and high-quality style for capturing your special day.