Library is a collective of independent photographers, designed to centralise the role of the photographers and distribute resources to fulfil the myriad of duties to showcase the work and find couples to work with.
We are quite Anti-Wedding Commercialism. This just means we have never treated our couples or our photos as a product or marketing tool. We don’t have hidden costs, agendas or intentions.
We believe in love and the ritual of the wedding celebration and see this as important and exciting work.
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You have a desire to be seen for who you are.
You’re done with the state of the over-commercialised marketing schemes that simultaneously drain your pockets and your soul of any inspiration.
Now you’re looking for someone who sees it the same way.
You didn’t settle in your search for true love and need someone who understands how that feels.
Maybe we wouldn't get it if it wasn’t for our own experiences.
But we do.
So, we play an important role as witnesses and documented.
As observers and producing without interrupting.
To create a collection of truthful, heartfelt, stomach-punching moments.
Images you want to get lost in the more you look at them.
A heritage that expresses truth to those who will adore you, long after you’re gone.
Chloe & Rohan
“Photos that captured the moment! Photos that brought memories back to life. The vision of the photographer was beyond what we imagined. The photos were a dream come true.
A wedding is an expensive celebration and I couldn’t think of anyone else that could capture it better than Jarred. His professionalism and vision are second to none. He is an absolute pleasure to work with. His patience and dedication to his work reassured us that he was the best in the field. His attention to detail was of high calibre. I cannot speak highly enough about his work.”
My whole career has been this. It was 15 years ago I went to my first wedding, a defining moment that shaped my outlook on what love is and how important the role is to tell that story.
Ultimately, I kept shooting weddings because I wanted to see love up close, in all its forms. I wanted to learn from every culture what family meant and each archetype's roles in love. It has been an obsession.
Experience doesn’t exceed the truth, but in combination it becomes invaluable. Experience means less time worrying and considering things like lighting or composition or anticipating an important moment, at least in my front mind. It means there is space and time for presence, to see clearly.
When you book me, I’ll be there for you. I set up a direct line of contact where you can reach me anytime with anything big or small, like a friend. The more the better, it’s how I build my understanding of who you are and what is important to you.
On the day, I’m also going to be there for you, working and present. I’m not directing in a way that steals the show or shooting photos that simply tick the boxes. I’m constantly observing and trying to move gracefully. Everything I perceive is going in and forming an understanding of how the day feels, who played certain roles and importantly where was the love? What was the evidence of what this couple made together?
With my entire embodied being, I believe that art imbues magic when it is created and expressed honestly.
So I think there is a certain importance of who the artist is and what they embody to consider when commissioning them for this work.
Our service for every couple
Our Price guides
Good Times
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Hours can be added or subtracted for $250 an hour
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Direct line of contact with your photographer
Unlimited consultations, face-to-face or over video chat
Your personal and private online gallery and slideshow.
Handcrafted editing by Jarred
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This is a small linen hard cover photo book with a selection of images from your photographer. It’s a nice surprise and a storyline of significant moments as seen through the photographers perspective
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Addional Hours $250/hr
Good Company
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Hours can be added or subtracted for $250 an hour
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You’ll have a second photographer for the whole 8 hours. A second photographer is great for getting extra angles during key moments and additionally you’ll get more guests photos.
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Direct line of contact with your photographer
Unlimited consultations, face-to-face or over video chat
Your personal and private online gallery and slideshow.
Handcrafted editing by Jarred
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This is a small linen hard cover photo book with a selection of images from your photographer. It’s a nice surprise and a storyline of significant moments as seen through the photographers perspective
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Addional Hours $250/hr
Good Measure
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A more comprehensive coverage.
Hours can be added or subtracted for $250 an hour
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Item description
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Direct line of contact with your photographer
Unlimited consultations, face-to-face or over video chat
Your personal and private online gallery and slideshow.
Handcrafted editing by Jarred
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Your choice of location without time constraints, this can be as casual as obscure and candid moments in your living space to getting dressed up and going to an amazing location.
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A personally designed photo book of your two shoots.
An 8inch x 12inch (A4) Lined Hard Cover Photo book.
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Addional Hours $250/hr
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“ Thanks so much, Jarred. We are so endlessly grateful for your work. your attention to detail and all round empathy is next to none! A true participant observer. The photos are absolutely incredible! You have somehow managed to exceed our already lofty expectations.
Mia
“JARRED! We are OBSESSED! The photos have surpassed our expectations and made us tear up. They are the perfect reflection of the day.
Rebecca
“Jarred, These are fucking incredible”
Sophie
FAQs
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Our coverage is quite extensive, it usually shocks our couple how many photos they receive. You will get roughly 100 photos per hour that we are shooting, usually a bit more if there are two photographers. every photo is custom edited to a look we create to suit your day.
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We currently work on a 2-3 week turnaround. sometimes it will be 4 but sometimes it will be 1 week. It all depends on the season but because we limit how many weddings we book a year the turn around is usually quite quick. We touch base when they start in production and let you know when to expect them. You’ll always get plenty of warning so you can plan your night to view them.
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Yes! We will always detail an extensive list of family photos that we need to get, I will also do some formal portraits looking at the camera. the direction is light and suggestive rather than forceful.
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The best way to determine how many hours you need is to start 2 hours before the ceremony for getting ready photos and portraits, you can finish the coverage at the end of formalities but more often than not we are shooting until the end of the night.
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If your date is available, we just require a deposit of $1250. You will be sent a payment link and a contract when you’re ready to go forward.
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We just do still photos however we are working on partnerships for video and content creation. If you prfer it to be in one package we can customise a quote for you to work with people we trust.
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I can travel anywhere, we just require the travel costs to be added to your quote which usually includes flights, 2 nights accommodation and car hire if it is needed.
Contact us.
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36-38 Gipps Street, Collingwood. Victoria.
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0457 662 680
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Info@weddingsbylibrary.com