This is the most important thing couples want to know. How much and when do we pay?

Fine Photography offers a unique approach to wedding photography packages. We don't actually do 'packages' where everything is bundled in.

To simplify the process and add some level of transparency, Fine Photography approaches the wedding cost in two parts. It is more of a commercial photography approach where the client engages the photographer for the photographic work. The client then has the opportunity to view images and purchase individual images or the entire gallery.

Part 1 is the actual photography itself. Available are 4-hour ($695), 6-hour ($995) or 8-hour ($1295) photography coverage of your wedding. This is the only payment that needs to be made prior to your wedding day. It ensures you have booked a wedding photographer and it eliminates further major pre-paid costs required before your wedding.

Part 2 is after your wedding. Your wedding gallery will be available for you to view online and you have the option of purchasing the entire gallery (4 hour coverage - $695, 6 hour coverage $995,  or 8 hours coverage - $1295) or individual images on a minimum buy structure. The minimum buy is $495 for 4 hour weddings and $995 for 8 hour weddings, with individual images at $45.

There is NO OBLIGATION to purchase a gallery or images. This removes the uncertainty you may have in regards to your wedding images and the pressure to pay large sums up-front before your wedding.

In saying this, most couples do purchase the entire gallery after they view it and are very happy with their wedding photography.

some important things to note. Online galleries are only available for 3 weeks after upload in which couples can decide to make their purchase. After this time, the gallery is removed. A weekly gallery re-open/extension fees applies for additional weeks ($295 per week).

I love candid captures of people. Weddings are a great way to capture people at their best. It is also nice to know I am sharing in someone elses special day and giving them memories which they can enjoy.

All weddings are great occasions, but I have to say that I prefer the smaller weddings. I like them because I can get to know your guests a little better and the result is images which really capture them and their enjoyment and celebration of your wedding.

Yes you can. There is an additional fee involved for this.

My goal is for you to be yourself, have fun, have a little time for romance and get the photos that are important to you.

In order to do this I try to help you relax. I do this by getting to know you before the day and letting you get to know me a little too so we can build trust. I find having that trust before the day makes all the difference.

I have never met a photographer who does not love to travel. I can travel and would be happy to do your destination wedding. If your wedding is rural, please ensure I have detailed directions, particularly if it involves country back roads. If it involes a gnarly dirt road prone to flooding, let me know - I may need a 4WD!

Yes. Engagement shoots are a great way to meet, get to know each other, and get to feel comfortable in front of the camera in a relaxed atmostphere. Contact for more information.

To secure your wedding date, a RETAINER payment is due at the time of booking. This initial payment secures the wedding date and removes it from the list of available dates. RETAINER payment is due at the time of signing the Wedding Photography Agreement.

Until the initial payment is received, your agreement is not valid and your wedding date will not be secured. The wedding date will remain available to other prospective clients.

You will receive a quote via email. Once you accepts your wedding photography package you will proceed through a questionnaire and then to the payment screen. A quote is only valid for 48 hours as I cannot hold your preferred date due to other enquiries coming in.

Once initial payment is received with a signed Wedding Photography Agreement, the wedding date will be removed from the list of available dates.

Weddings cancelled more than 12 months prior will receive a 50% refund of the initial payment amount. Valid cancellations within 6-12 months of the wedding date will receive 25% refund of the initial payment amount. Cancellations of less than 6 months do not recieve a refund of the initial payment amount. As I am booked at least 12 months in advance, I often have to forego other weddings as your date has been reserved.

Just like any other service, a contract will used used to cleary set out the terms of the agreement. A contract identifies the parties, scope of the work, payment, delivery methods, and limitations. A signed contract is required with the initial payment before your wedding date will be removed from the list of available dates for other prospective clients.

Typically, the 8-hours covers the bride pre-wedding through to reception to 8pm. This can be negotiated. The time will depend on your wedding schedule for the day. This can be worked out with me prior to your wedding.

I would have to be incapciated for this to happen. With my industry contacts I will make every effort to contract with a preferred photographer, or alternatively, provide you with a refund.

Bank transfer, cheque, cash, credit card.

Yes you can. I can meet of a weekday. Skype is also a preferrable method, partcularly for those couples who are extremely busy or live otuside of Sydney. This is a great option. That way, both of you can be present.

I can attend wedding rehearsals. These are a good way to get to know the family & friends, the officiant, the venue, the lighting. This can be added into your wedding package. Discuss this at your first meeting of via an enquiry.

The prices are fixed at the beginning of each year. So if your wedding is over one year away, you can lock in current prices if booked in full. If making a series of payments, then the wedding price will apply.

Yes. It is Public Liability Insurance.

Firstly, be aware of the time it can take to go to a sought after location in Sydney. Sydney Harbour foreshore and the like are very busy for wedding photography, particularly Saturday's. (Lets not mention the traffic).

However, on the day, some things may take more time than anticipated. If you plan on having the Bridal Party Shoot at a Sydney Harbour Trust location, there are additonal fees involved which are paid directly to the Harbour Trust. I will provide details necessary for payment if needed. Other locations may also need local council permits. I will advise you of these if necessary.

The wedding still goes ahead and so do I. We may need to think creatively about getting outdoor shots, but in general, the day still goes ahead as planned although there is the need to be flexible as to locations and timings.

We will do our best, but some things cannot be organised, and that is the weather. In some instances, bride and groom photos can be taken at a later date at the same or other locations to enhance the already captured images. There is no limit in terms of when you can do your wedding photos. On the day is best and most traditional, but thinking outside the box may present newer or more creative options without the pressure of the wedding day.

Yes. For small to medium sized weddings (100 people) 1 photographer is all you need.

Probably not. If you are in the region of 200+ people and you want everyone and eveything photographed, then 2 photographers would be better.