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      Hi, I'm Rick!

      I'm a visual storyteller, photo ninja, daddy to my darling daughter and a proud Yarra Valley local.

      Why do I call it an investment?

      Long after the tears have dried, the cake all eaten, the presents opened (and returned), only one thing will remain…. your images. They are the only part of your day that will gain in value over time.

      I don’t make investment decisions on your behalf. My packages start with what’s essential; me at your wedding, taking beautiful photos that are yours to keep.

      No two weddings are the same, nor are the couples. I respect your right to decide for yourselves what is important to you by offering options, not inclusions.

      WEDDING PACKAGES

      INVESTMENT

      SIX

      6 hour coverage
      High & Low Res digital copies
      450+ Photos
      Online Gallery
      Wedding Slideshow
      Album & Prints Optional
      2nd Photographer Optional
      No travel charges within Victoria

      $3200
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      EIGHT

      8 hour coverage
      High & Low Res digital copies
      600+ Photos
      Online Gallery
      Wedding Slideshow
      Album & Prints Optional
      2nd Photographer Optional
      No travel charges within Victoria

      $3900
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      TEN

      10 hour coverage
      High & Low Res digital copies
      750+ Photos
      Online Gallery
      Wedding Slideshow
      Album & Prints Optional
      2nd Photographer Optional
      No travel charges within Victoria

      $4600
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      ADDITIONAL TIME $350 p/hour

      SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER $150 p/hour

      Trust + Transparency
      THE ONLY WAY IT SHOULD BE

      I’m 100% transparent about my prices, suppliers and the products you order. These premium prints and albums will fill your home and hearts for generations, you deserve to know their provenance and why I order them. I also repay the trust you give me when you invite me to capture your once in a lifetime day, by offering my prints at cost price. No markup.

      It’s an honour having my prints on your wall. My services as your photographer include wanting the best for you and shouldn’t include charging you to take the photos, then charging again to enjoy them. Yet strangely, I’m likely the only photographer in the country who feels this way.

      AFTER A WEDDING ALBUM?

      Choose from TRADITIONAL ALBUMS or CONTEMPORARY WEDDING ZINES

      ATKINS ALBUMS

      This is where magic is made

      Stunning Fine Art Albums hand constructed by Australia's oldest print lab.

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      Atkins Albums
      Renaissance Albums Soho Book
      RENAISSANCE ALBUMS

      Made to last, just like your marriage.

      Traditional wedding albums, handcrafted in New York, that come with a Lifetime Warranty.

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      Atkins Albums
      ATKINS ALBUMS

      This is where magic is made

      Stunning Fine Art Albums hand constructed by Australia's oldest print lab.

      View Atkins Albums
      Renaissance Albums Soho Book
      RENAISSANCE ALBUMS

      Made to last, just like your marriage.

      Traditional wedding albums, handcrafted in New York, that come with a Lifetime Warranty.

      View Renaissance Albums

      Wedding Zines

      BY BOW & ARBOUR

      Not a fan of the traditional wedding albums? These Wedding 'Zines' by Bow & Arbour might be just the thing to share your wedding photos with your loved ones.

      Have your favourite photos printed into multiple copies of a magazine-like album. They are printed in Australia using archival, environmentally certified paper stocks ensuring a refined, timeless aesthetic that are pleasing to the touch.

      Order directly through Bow & Arbour once your receive your photos.

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      Prints
      By Atkins Lab
      I have partnered with Australia’s best and oldest lab, Atkins, to print your memories onto premium fine art cotton paper, hovering freely in acrylic and housed in a stunning timber frame. More than an album, more than digital files or an online gallery, framed prints are the doorway to those emotions that you will see and love, every… single…. day.

      "It always pays to dwell slowly on the beautiful things in life - and the more beautiful the more slowly"

      Booking & Availability
      THE PROCESS
      Send me an email to say hello with your proposed date and I'll let you know if I'm still available. If I am, let's meet up for a chat to get to know each other and if not, I'd be more than happy to refer you to another available local photographer :)
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      MY STYLE & APPROACH
      I have a very laid back personality and try to make you feel as comfortable as possible, letting you enjoy the day and each moment without being overbearing.
      The majority of the day I will be in photo ninja mode. The exception will be some portraits after you've gotten ready, the family photos and location shots when I may make some suggestions for composition, but ultimately, still capturing you guys being your awesome, dorky, love-filled selves.

      My A's to your Q's

      QUESTION

      Argh! I hate posing. I just want natural shots. Is that ok?

      ANSWER

      Not a problem. My ninja skills are top notch and I am very effective at capturing those spontaneous funny/sentimental/romantic moments. If you like, during the location shoot, I can offer some direction, but they will be general ideas and I always endeavour to keep it fun and light hearted.

      QUESTION

      What happens if you can’t make it on the day?

      ANSWER

      In the very unlikely event that I can’t make it to the wedding (it has never happened yet, but naturally, anything is possible), I will ask in my facebook group of awesome Melbourne wedding photographers who is available, I will then pass on their portfolios to you for selection. They typically reply within 20mins.

      QUESTION

      Is it just you or will there be a second photographer?

      ANSWER

      I shoot solo in the vast majority of weddings for several reasons, most notably to keep the cost down for you, to be more discrete, and because in at least six hours of photography you will already get far more photos from me than you'll ever know what to do with. However, if you would like to have a second photographer on the day, this can be arranged.

      QUESTION

      If we decide on the day that we’d like you to stay longer, will that be possible?

      ANSWER

      Of course! I will never have anywhere else to be that night.

      QUESTION

      What is the turnaround time for the photos?

      ANSWER

      I know how excited you will be to get the photos back of your wedding day, that’s why I don’t wait for months to return the images. I aim to get the digital photos back to you within three weeks of the wedding day, a timeline I am proud to offer as it is a rarity in the industry.

      QUESTION

      What do I need to provide you with?

      ANSWER

      I will require a running sheet of the day with the start times, addresses of all locations and important contact numbers. I will also need you to consider in advance which group photos you would like after the ceremony. It will help if you designate a friend or family member (preferably one who is very comfortable being bossy!) who can wrangle the right people together for each photo. These have a tendency to run overtime so the more preparation the better.

      QUESTION

      Can you still take photos if it’s raining?

      ANSWER

      Regardless or the season, there is always going to be a distinct chance of rain, such are the joys of living in the Yarra Valley! Fortunately, I have a very technical piece of equipment for such an occasion, an umbrella! I suggest you bring one too. We can capture some truly unique and shots in terrible weather so even when it’s bad, it’s good.

      QUESTION

      Sounds great! We are totally vibing. How do I lock you in?

      Get in Touch
      ANSWER

      Once you are comfortable with me as your wedding photographer and would like to lock in the date, I will require a 20% deposit with the remainder to be paid on or before the day of the wedding. We can then look forward to spending one of the best days of your lives together and creating breathtaking moments that will be captured and enjoyed forever.

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      And so the adventure begins...

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      Contact Info
      EMAIL:
      [email protected]
      LOCATION:
      HEALESVILLE

      0475 604 713

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