Wedding photographers in Brisbane

—What should future newlyweds pay attention to when looking for a wedding photographer?

—There is a list of standard questions every bride and groom should ask their potential wedding photographer. to ensure they understand what they will be receiving, and when, and for how much. But in the end, you need to go with your heart. It's the kind of day for it.

—How did you start working in the wedding photography field?

—I've been a photographer for almost 20 years, I started off in the studio (and dark room) doing commercial photography until my mentor left for super-stardom overseas. I ended up becoming a DJ for some years until I found my love for photography again when I started traveling regularly. A few friends of friends started asking me to shoot their weddings way back in the day, and in 2011 I thought I'd turn pro and try and make a living from it. I love it. It's a full-on experience each time.

—What is there in your work that brings you joy?

—My profession? Well, we're all artists, and artists tend to be a little bit... je ne sais pa? Different. And generally very supportive of each other. I've met some amazing people in my profession that I am honored to call friends.

—Is there anything in your work that you don't like or even hate?

—Like many artistic professions, we are subject to oversupply, and amaters flooding the market with cut-prices and underwhelming skills, which can give the rest of us a bad name.

—What are the key elements that make a photo attractive?

—Coming from a film background I suppose I'm a little old school and would say light, tone, balance in composition, authenticity. I am utterly drawn to symmetry.

—Do you like travelling?

—Yes! I'd love to be a travel photographer but with a young family I'm happy to be taken on the odd destination wedding photography assignment here and there.

—What is absolutely unacceptable when taking photos?

—Running out of batteries, memory cards, not having back up gear, and not running your bride and groom into the ground with poses and directives!

—Do you look good in pictures?

—Ha ha – nope. But I know that everyone, in the right light, at the right angles, in the right mood, can look amazing as a photography subject.

—How do you deal with criticism?

—I am a proud Leo and I take criticism very personally but I also take it on board in an effort to try and constantly better myself.

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—Yes! A trend I'm digging at the moment is Boho Weddings. I love a barefoot bride and groom.

—Can you imagine what wedding photography will be like in future?

—Hmmm interesting! Drones and selfies?

—What moment in your life you treat as the most significant one?

—Seeing my wife give birth – twice. There is nothing more impressive on this earth.

—Who would you choose to try taking photos with?

—Nirav Patel and Sean Flanigan

—What should future newlyweds pay attention to when looking for a wedding photographer?

—Choose someone you get along well with because you'll be spending the entire day with them. Make sure you're both on the same page with what you'd like to achieve and don't forget to talk!

—How did you start working in the wedding photography field?

—I started doing portrait photography and tagged along with some wedding photographers to see if I wanted to get into weddings, which I did, and I've never looked back since.

—Do you shoot wedding photos only?

—No, I also take boudoir photos. If a bride wants to surprise her partner on their wedding day she will book me for a boudoir session beforehand and purchase images or an album to give to them.

—How do you deal with criticism?

—Quite well actually. I'm always learning new things and if people can give me criticism/input to what I can do better, well, that's only going to help me in the long run isn't it?

—What key message are you trying to convey with your pictures?

—I want to tell a story with my images. Of that person's/peoples lives and what they went through at the time the photos were being taken.

—What are the key elements that make a photo attractive?

—Great lighting and good composition. I love taking candid photos of happy people smiling, laughing and having a good time,

—What is there in your work that brings you joy?

—I get to set my own hours and work from home. I also get to meet some amazing people and create stunning images for them.

—Where would you prefer to live?

—I'd love to live in Italy one day. Somewhere in Tuscany, or on the South Coast. Imagine all the photo possibilities!

—What moment in your life you treat as the most significant one?

—Giving birth to my son. I just wish I had someone there who knew how to use a camera!

—How do you spend your leisure time?

—I spend it with my family. Family is very important to me.

—Do you look good in pictures?

—No, I much prefer being behind the camera myself.

—Is there anything in your work that you don't like or even hate?

—That I don't get to do it enough!

—Do you like travelling?

—Of course – who doesn't?

—When travelling, what do you usually take with you & why?

—My camera of course!