wedding photographers Sydney
So what is on offer? Much more than we can quickly mention here but in short
a chance to read about a Sydney photographers experiences, get a few
photography tips, know about the specials or at the very least have a laugh
at some of the things we come across.
Whilst not so typical this is (for us) what Sydney wedding photography should always be about, capturing the story of the day and the individuality of the couple.
In December 2011 we were asked to photograph Kim & Michael’s wedding and as part of what was the most superb day there was a surprise masquerade styled reception in stall for all of their quests, in short everyone was supplied with a brightly coloured and individually styled mask to wear during the reception.
So among all of the naturally styled images we would normally capture during the reception we decided to use the last hour or so to capture everyone in a studio-styled environment including the white backdrop and necessary lighting. Now rather than simply say “stand there and do your best” we came up with the idea of photographing everyone twice and using the masks everyone was wearing to illustrate the two sides we can have to our personalities. So the brief quickly became – photograph everyone twice (either as individuals, couples or in groups) firstly without wearing their masks and as straight and stoney faced as humanly possible then photograph them once more with their masks on and looking as ridiculous as possible (ie: weird and funny expressions and poses). Some not so typical Sydney wedding photography was the plan here really.
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So the layout shown above is just one possibility of what we might do with the wedding photographs we captured, a layout of eighty-one images to be framed or mounted onto canvas as large or as small is Kim & Michael would like.
At the end of the day whether or not you look to do something similar on your own wedding day for us the key is to go beyond what is expected of us. Talking to Kim & Michael prior to their wedding day they were simply looking for us to naturally document and tell the story of their wedding day but as the layout shown above shows it does not take much to come up with something completely original, not to mention that eight-one images from your wedding day showcased on a wall in your home will tend to create more interest than a simple head and shoulders portrait.
So in short, some not so typical Sydney wedding photography, the guests loved being a part of it, we loved capturing it, Kim & Michael love the idea/individual images/and mosaic layout we have put together and as a professional wedding photography studio unique artworks such as this is what we love seeing through from original concept to completion.
Just a quick one for all you budding brides and grooms that were unable to come and see us at the Hunter Valley Gardens wedding expo on the weekend - we will be attending the wedding open day being held at ‘Allegro’ function centre on February 5 between 11am and 2pm.
Check out some examples of classic Sydney wedding photography at Allegro by clicking on the following links: link 1, link 2, link 3.
So pop in to see us, Allegro will be serving food and beverages from their wedding menus and packages and let me tell you it is excellent having tasted it all many, many times. Along with ourselves there will be other professional services such as cakes and celebrants all of which will be only too happy to help you plan your wedding day. Allegro will also be decked out showing you just how fabulous a wedding there is with table decorations and room set ups exactly how you would expect to see on your own wedding day.
In short though, we will be there and we would love you to come and see us to chat through your dream Sydney wedding photography scenario. We look forward to seeing you.
Allegro Wedding Open Day
1 Porters Road, Kenthurst
February 5, 11am to 2pm
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In order that we may continue to provide the very best in quality Sydney wedding photography we ask every couple whose wedding we photograph to take a few moments to complete a survey which contains the questions listed below. We always ask couples to be sincere as honest answers help us much more.
Couple: Alison & Glenn
Wedding Date: 22 October, 2011
1. Why did you choose DC Images in the first instance? Impressed at wedding expo
2. Why would you continue to use DC Images? Superior service, better quality product and good staff relationship
3. What is it that DC Images does that you prefer over others? Provide a service that caters for the individuals needs and honest and upfront
4. What is it that DC Images could do better in order to provide a better quality product and/or service? None
5. What problems have you experienced in dealing with DC Images? None
6. How would you rate DC Images on the following? (scale 1-10)
Customer Service, reliability, quality of product, suitability of product valuing you as a customer, friendliness, helpfulness and advice, adapting to your needs, professionalism, pampering: All 10 out of 10
7. What comments would you make in general about the product and/or service provided to you by DC Images? We are very happy with the service and products provided by DC Images and would definitely recommend them to others, outstanding job.
To view a sample of Alison & Glenn’s wedding photographs please CLICK HERE.
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Is there a more photographed Sydney landmark? We don’t think so and it is no different when it comes to professional Sydney wedding photography.
The good thing about it being such a heavily photographed and recognisable landmark is that if you have a quick look around professional Sydney wedding photographers look for any images they have taken with the Sydney Opera House as this will be a great way to assess the creativity and originality in their work. For example does their work look simple, like something you have seen on several other Sydney wedding photography web sites or does a particular studios wedding photography at the Sydney Opera House look completely different, original and appealing compared to everything else that you have seen? Naturally it is a lot simpler to compare images of a similar backdrop and environment than trying to compare beach photographs next to architectural wedding images.
That being said hopefully you have enough of an idea to know what you like in the first place and comparing Sydney Opera House wedding photographs is just one more way in which you can assess a professional wedding photographers ability and style. As is always the case is it the story telling style that you would like documented in photographs or are you after the more structured, planned and staged style of wedding photography?
Looking to have your wedding take place in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales?
Then you need to find your way to the Hunter Valley Gardens this Sunday (January 29) for the ultimate wedding open day experience. Wander through the ten international display gardens and view plenty of potential ceremony locations and then check out the Garden Terrace and Barrel Room as they will be in full wedding setup to showcase a wedding reception to remember not to mention 60+ of the Hunter Valley’s leading wedding professionals will be showcasing their expertise at both venues – look for DC Images in the Garden Terrace.
The day begins at The Garden Terrace where wedding couples can discuss their plans with the Hunter Valley Gardens wedding team and local wedding suppliers. Couples will have the opportunity to wander through the themed display gardens, and decide which picturesque settings will best suit their wedding day. The Hunter’s leading wedding suppliers such as celebrants and photographers will also be on hand to offer their professional opinion and advice. For more information go to www.hvg.com.au or call Carly, Amanda or Kelly on 02 4998 4000.
If you are looking to escape your familiar local surroundings then we can highly recommend the Hunter Valley, there are just so many benefits to having your wedding in the area not the least of all being the fantastic opportunities that exist for your wedding photography.
Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Road, Polkolbin. Sunday, January 29, 10am – 5pm. Look for us in The Garden Terrace we will look forward to seeing you there.
For further details you can contact us by calling (02) 9482 4838 (within Australia) or click hereto make an enquiry online. And to keep more up to date with our discounted offers and specials either look for us on Facebook or ask to subscribe to our monthly newsletters by clicking here.
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Here is a little sample of some free pre-wedding photography action that took place in Fagan Park last week with Sean & Katie. DC Images free Sydney pre-wedding photography is being offered until February 10, 2012 – for more details CLICK HERE.
Laughs, sunsets, homesteads, cottages, walkways, pre-wedding photos, Fagan Park offers it all.
Aside from everything else Sydney pre-wedding photography can be made out to be for us it is all about having as much fun as we can whilst capturing those naturally styled images that tell the story of the couple we are photographing. And as you can see here it can be as easy as walking around the park holding hands and giggling away!
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Another trip for some Sydney portrait photography at Fagan Park started with a little hide and seek action in the Dutch Garden.
Then with all of the gates and fences at the homestead and museum located within the Fagan Park grounds getting a two-year-old boy to run around and get amongst it was never a problem.
What can you say other than original portrait photographs can be found in the simplest of things.
Next you have the various ponds and pathways in between and included as part of the ‘Garden Of Many Nations’. Here we have the South American garden demanding plenty of attention with it’s fish and water lilies.
The North American cottage and garden can never be forgotten with its white picket fence and courtyard garden and lets face it, this Sydney portrait photography thing is thirsty work on these hot summer days!
The DC Images retirement plan has hit a little hurdle – first of all it look liked our young apprentice had all of the makings of a professional golfer (click here to see what we mean), then it looked like he was going to follow in his father’s footsteps, click here to check out some of his work (and I know, who would wish that on the poor lad). Now much to his mothers distress it looks like jumping off of cliffs with a wing suit is the go.
Much to his Mummy’s surprise when doing some art and craft the other day this is what Riley decided he wanted to make – a wing suit for jumping off of big tall cliffs!
Check out Riley’s favourite You Tube video and song.
Stay tuned for the next exciting installment of the DC Images retirement plan.
The following was recently promoted on our monthly newsletter:
Valentines Day Portrait Special – Always wanted those original and naturally styled Sydney portrait photographs? Well here is your opportunity to not only treat yourself but also someone you know as we will be offering discounted portrait photography sessions until February 14, 2012. Instead of the usual $295 just $50 will get you the unlimited photographs captured over a one-hour on location professional photo shoot as well as the custom in-house development. SAVE $245
CLICK HERE to check a recent family portrait session and don’t forget to spread the word! Gift certificates available on request. Call us now on 02 9482 4838.
Free Pre-Wedding Photography – Book any Sydney wedding photography package before February 10 that includes a wedding album and six-hour (or more) photographic coverage and you will receive a FREE on location pre-wedding photo shoot including unlimited photographs and custom in-house development. SAVE $595
CLICK HERE to find out more and CLICK HERE to see an example of some Sydney post-wedding photography. Please be aware that the photo shoot must take place no less than six-months prior to your wedding day.
To keep more up to date with our discounted offers and specials either look for us on Facebook or ask to subscribe to our monthly newsletters by clicking here. And you can contact us by calling (02) 9482 4838 (within Australia) or click here to make an enquiry online.
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Why take two on Sydney wedding photography? Simply put the bride and groom had a change of attire on their wedding day and decided that they did not fully satisfy themselves with the amount of time we spent photographing them in their traditional black suit and white wedding gown so they took advantage of our discounted $50 portrait shoots that are running until February 14, 2012.
There are so many benefits in having a photo shoot like this take place, brides get to wear their wedding dress again, you can look at heading somewhere completely different in comparison to where all of your wedding day photographs were captured and you can once again enjoy the general public yelling out things like “congratulations” and “looking good” while they oohhh and aaahhh at the photographs we taking of you. And lets face it take two on your Sydney wedding photography over a one-hour photo shoot capturing unlimited photographs for just $50 enjoys immeasurably more value than topping up the car with petrol or a trip to the movies!
So that being decided and because every one of Santhi & Chrishan’s wedding photographs was captured in and around the Sydney CBD we ventured out to Long Reef on Sydney’s northern beaches to take in the panoramic views across the Tasman Sea and Long Reef Golf Club not to mention the beaches, rock pools and many other appealing compositional elements that are available.
As a professional photography studio we have enjoyed capturing wedding photography at Long Reef on a number of occasions so we arrived on this particular day with a clear idea of what we wanted to achieve and capture. Now the only problem with that is the uncontrollable nature of Sydney weather and there is one of the beautiful things with photography in general, the unpredictable nature of things. With the cloud cover that was around we enjoyed an ever-changing light that would supply bright sunshine one moment and a filtered light through dark clouds two seconds later, not to mention we had spot lighting at times that shone exactly where Santhi & Chrishan were standing and quite literally no where else, just brilliant!
