Film Wedding Photographer
Melbourne - Castlemaine - Bendigo - Macedon Ranges - Daylesford - Ballarat
Honest, considered, and unobtrusive. For couples who care more about the feeling of the day than performing for the camera.
The Experience
Weddings are a rare opportunity that your community can get together and celebrate something wonderful. I don’t take lightly the privilege of being invited along to such an intimate day in someone’s life and I can be someone to help you plan out a day that feels right for you, I can fit in with your community, and help you not sweat the small stuff.
I’m Jen, a Castlemaine and Melbourne-based wedding photographer working exclusively with film and specialising in intimate weddings and elopements.
In this new AI world I have found myself drawn to the timeless and tangible charm of film photography. Giving us a chance to slow down, and take photos with intention. If you are seeking photos that show the honest, subtle parts of love and life, and not a day that feels like a curated magazine spread, we could be a match!
Wedding & Elopement Photography Coverage & Options
Elopements from $2,500
Weddings from $3,950
Every wedding is a little different, so my collections are designed to give you a starting point, with the option to add extra coverage depending on how your day takes shape.
Full collection details and pricing are available in my wedding information guide.
Every collection includes
Photography on 35mm + medium format film
Your day photographed exclusively on analogue film, with a mix of candid moments, atmosphere and gently directed portraits.
Planning + timeline support
A virtual catch-up before the wedding, help shaping the photography around your plans, and a timeline that leaves room to breathe.
Location + light planning
I'll scout where needed and work out the best timing and locations for photographs so you don't have to think about it on the day.
My wedding guide + trusted recommendations
Practical advice I've picked up from being around a lot of weddings, plus recommendations for people I genuinely rate.
Support along the way
I'm always around for questions, ideas or a second opinion in the lead-up.
Make it yours
Extra hours - Additional coverage can be added for $500 per hour.
Fine art albums - Handmade albums can be added before or after your wedding.
Travel - Travel within one hour of Maldon is included. For celebrations further afield, I'll put together a travel quote. It may be less than you think!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING"Jen! These are so so amazing, they capture how the day felt, exactly. Thank you so much, we will post, share and rave about you. They are so beautiful, you have absolutely done our day justice and we couldn’t be happier."
Jill & Josh
FINE ART WEDDING ALBUMS
Your photographs don't have to live on a screen. I offer handmade fine art albums designed around your final gallery, giving you something physical to keep, pass around and come back to years from now.
Each album can be customised in size, cover and finish to suit you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I started off shooting film alongside digital photography. Over time, I fell more and more in love with analogue film and craved the time and space to dedicate towards it on a wedding day. Each photo is so full of character, and has an especially timeless quality. On the day, I bring a couple of fast, modern, reliable film cameras, as well as a medium format camera for portraits and a couple of fun point and shoots / toy cameras.
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I’m drawn to smaller weddings because there tends to be more room in them. Room to actually talk to the people you've invited, eat the food you've chosen, disappear for ten minutes together and let the day take its own shape. They're often less about performing a wedding and more about having one. That suits the way I photograph, too. I can pay attention to the smaller interactions and the people around you rather than constantly moving you from one thing to the next. *I take on a few larger weddings a year upon request.
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Depending on the size of your session, minimum sessions can be expected between 3 and 5 weeks. Full sessions between 8 -10 weeks. Wedding previews are delivered within two weeks of your special day. These will be uploaded to an online gallery where you will be able to download your favourites in low and high-format and share online. You will also be able to order fine art prints or even an album with me should you wish!
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I love to travel to new places for love celebrations! Within an hour of Maldon, Vic I do not charge a travel fee. Outside of this, it is $120 per additional hour of travel. For interstate or oversea’s weddings I can create a custom quote.
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It’s no secret that film loves light! However, if your wedding is in a low light location, do not fear! Ambient lighting such as lamps and candles look lovely on film, and I always have a couple of flashes on me when we need extra light. I visit each venue ahead of time and run a test roll through to see how the space photographs on film :)
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Struggled to cut down the guest list? For weddings under 150 I'm all good, anything over I would recommend a second photographer as I can unfortunately only be in one place at a time, and this can be important to make sure nothing gets missed. Reach out via my contact form for my price guide which details the cost of a second photographer.
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I do not offer video, so I can focus on creating beautiful photos of your day, and not missing a moment. However, if you would like, I can recommend some wonderful videographers, who will also compliment how I work :)
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All photography has room for error, even digital cameras have SD cards that can corrupt! To mitigate this, I bring several cameras to each wedding, so if one was to have an issue, there is always a back up! I also run test rolls through my cameras regularly and keep them serviced.
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To lock in your date, a signed contract and a non refundable 25% deposit will be required. The final amount will be due 30 days before your wedding date.
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NO! There's not too many people who feel totally at ease when a cameras pointed their way, including me! I promise I'll give you some gentle guidance on how to get the most out of your portrait session but I'll also be keeping it real simple - no awkward poses here! During the rest of the day I'll be sneaking around catching lots of candid goodness and letting you enjoy the day!
Think we might be a good fit?
If you’re planning an intimate wedding or elopement and are interested in having your day documented on film, I’d love to hear from you. Whether you're ready to book, want to talk through the different options, or just have a few questions before deciding, I'd love to hear what you're planning.