engagement and adventure portrait sessions.
Celebrate your love story and create timeless art for your home, captured in breathtaking natural landscapes.
Celebrate your love story with bespoke art pieces made for your home.
captured in breathtaking natural landscapes.
Your love story deserves more than a fleeting moment – it deserves to be celebrated, cherished, and preserved as art. Our adventure portrait and engagement sessions are designed to capture the raw beauty of your connection, set against the stunning backdrop of nature.
Whether it’s a windswept mountain, a golden beach, or a tranquil forest, every image tells a story that is uniquely yours.
unposed, authentic, and genuine.
portrait sessions that focus on you.
To me the most important part of any couples portrait session is putting your comfort and story first. That means that this experience is very different from what you’d have seen in so many other photographers perhaps.
Instead of posed and awkward commands, you’ll have an experience where you’ll be so lost in enjoying the sights, sounds, and each other, that you won’t notice me documenting you both have the best time.
you want an
intimate
experience.
focused on your
connection.
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whats it like to work with me?
let me show you.
let your personalities shine through.
Your bond and story is unique, and I believe in learning about you both and letting that connection shine through in the images I create for you.
This means that instead of stuffy poses or awkward ‘jump and smile for the camera!’, you’ll get to go on a real adventure and expeirence together, with me being there to document you both together.
I believe that this leads to a more authentic experience for you both, so when you look back at the images in 20 years, you won’t be wondering why you are presenting a forced grin, but instead are sharing in emotions which will come back to you.
which experience suits you best?
Two great options depending on your taste:
option 1.
premium art experience.
Do you value the idea of transforming your photos into timeless art that becomes part of your home? With the Premium Art Experience, your $150 session fee includes a complimentary fine art print valued at $185, and together, we’ll select your favorite images to create bespoke framed prints, canvases, or luxury albums. This option is for those who want something truly special and lasting. Most clients invest between $1000 and $4000, and any art piece you select comes with a complimentary digital copy for easy sharing.
option 2.
all digital collection.
If you love the idea of having every image from your session and enjoy the flexibility of managing your files digitally, this package is for you. You’ll receive all high-resolution digital images, perfect for sharing online, archiving, and keeping your options open for future use. This is ideal for tech-savvy clients who prefer convenience and value having the full collection of memories at their fingertips.
why choose art over digital?
Why couples love to have art in their home.
Imagine walking into your home and seeing your love story beautifully displayed—a framed print over the fireplace, a luxury album on the coffee table, or a canvas on your bedroom wall. These pieces are more than decorations; they’re daily reminders of your connection, tangible memories you can touch and see every day.
While digital files may sit forgotten on a hard drive, physical art becomes part of your life. A framed print can be passed down through generations, an album can be revisited during anniversaries, and a gallery wall can grow with new memories. Investing in art means ensuring that your story is celebrated, not buried in the digital clutter.”
With the Premium Art Experience, I handle everything – from curation to design – so you can focus on enjoying the memories I’ve captured.
so how does it all work?
I create your perfect day with:
01.
phone call catch up.
Starting off I love to get to know the real you and understand what you’d love to experience on your dream adventure session with me! This is a great way for me to lay out the next steps for you as welll!
02.
your design session.
Whether online or in my Braddon studio in central Canberra, you’ll be warmly welcomed for your design session. During this I’ll go through understanding your home, style, favourite biomes, and give you hints and tips for your session, as well as choosing a date!
03.
your portrait session.
It’s time to head out and be yourselves out in nature! Be yourselves, bring along any food and drink you enjoy and let’s have an explore, all whilst you just enjoy each other’s company and the beautiful surrounds – no posing!
04.
Cinematic reveal.
You’re in for a treat – this is where you’ll sit down and see the final images from your session, and decide what you’d love to invest in! I’l help you choose your favourite images and design the perfect art pieces to turn your house into a home!
05.
art pieces delivered.
Your art pieces have been crafted and have finally been delivered to the studio for quality checking! Come and collect your art pieces, as well as get advice on hanging these in your home.
06.
future support.
All of your art pieces have a 75 year guarantee, as they are made using UK Art Guild Certified materials – this means that you’re sorted and covered to have these in your home for the rest of your lives.
meet your portrait photographer.
Having a professional to plan and capture your portrait matters.
My name is James and I’m here to give you celebrate your bond and story together.
Having planned and captured over 200 couples’ engagements and portraits, I’ve been trusted to create experiences for people just like you who have wanted an authentic, intimate, and meaningful experience.
I’ve felt privileged to document so many amazing couples’ stories, and guide them on one of the biggest adventures of their lives.
“If you haven’t gathered by my words so far, I really can’t recommend James enough. He is an amazing photographer and an even more amazing human, who you can whole heartedly trust and connect with.”
– Ellie A.
“I cannot stress enough how incredible James’s photography is!! He captures such incredible moments in ways that other photographers don’t, they’re so beautifully composed and bring out the most stunning details.”
– Sam H.
“James is an incredible photographer who when you meet him feels more like a friend than anything else!”
– Jayde V.
“We had such a great day exploring and celebrating our engagement that we almost forgot what we were there for!”
– Sarah M.
engagement session pricing.
To get your story documented.
option one:
premium art experience.
Have a truly authentic and genuine experience where you can be yourselves and have your connection captured and documented, ending up with your house being turned into a home with timeless art pieces.
what’s included
SESSION FEE:
$150
ART PIECES STARTING FROM:
$375
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option two:
all digitals.
Have a truly authentic and genuine experience where you can be yourselves and have your connection captured and documented, ending up with your house being turned into a home with timeless art pieces.
what’s included
INVESTMENT:
$650
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wall art.
Turning your house into a home with fine art.
creating art for your home.
One of the best parts of receiving your final images back from the day is deciding how you’d love to showcase your epic adventure in your own space, turning your house into a home.
The great news is that aside from being an expert portrait photographer, I’m acutely trained in helping create art for your home which suits your style and taste.
Best of all, i can even show you to scale how selected images will look to scale in your home with my sophisticated software.
This gives you a little preview of what I can do for you once your final images are delivered, and you’re keen on something on the wall!
INVESTMENT STARTING AT:
$395
choice of materials.
What is your style?
classic framed.
super customisable.
If you love the ‘museum’ look, and want an art piece that could also compliment the materials and colours in your home, then framed could suit you both.
This piece has a UV coated protection on the glass to help reduce damage from the sun; it is best placed in a room which wouldn’t suffer from a lot of glare.
scandi timber.
perfect for minimalist lovers.
If you’re the sort of people who find yourselves becoming obsessed with wood and timber, then these may be perfect for you.
They also have a matte finish, which means that it won’t be as reflective as framed, so this may be perfect if you’re looking for a piece that gets a lot of natural light.
modern canvas.
simple and stylish.
If you find yourselves drawn to the more modern and minimalist feel of canvas, then these prints would be perfect for you.
They have a matte finish as well, meaning that they are suitable all over your home, including areas with plenty of natural light!
choice of presentation.
How would you like to display your art?
hero piece.
big and bold.
You’re looking for something that really stands on its own and sums you both up in one concise image.
Signature pieces are great if you like the big and bold look of having one big piece at the end of the hallway, or above your bed.
They can also be smaller pieces to compliment other pieces of artwork in your home.
Choose from timber, framed, or canvas.
storyboard.
narration bliss.
Perfect for couples who enjoy a concise snapshot of the day in a few images.
It comes in all types of configurations, so you can have a massive set above the kitchen table, or a series in the hallway.
set of prints.
great for gifts.
My fine art prints are the perfect gift, and can even be framed on their own if you have a personal favourite frame.
see the experience.
real couples in action.
The “getting ready” moments are like the prequel to your wedding day – a build-up of nerves, excitement, and anticipation as everything begins to unfold. It’s where the story starts, with the laughter, quiet reflections, and touching interactions that set the tone for the celebration ahead. Capturing these moments preserves the raw, emotional beginning of your day, making the main event even more meaningful.
here’s what other couples are saying
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next steps
Where do we go from here?
01.
drop an inquiry in
Head over to the Contact page, drop an inquiry in and let me know what your dream day would be like!
02.
phone call
We’ll have a catch up on the phone so that I can get to know you even better and give you an idea of exactly how I can help you.
03.
choose your package and let’s get designing your dream session!
Once you decide which package suits you best, then I’ll get you in for your design session and we’ll go from there!
frequently
asked
questions.
your questions answered by me.
You’re naturally going to have a few questions about the whole process. I’m here to give you an answer to anything you’re wondering about.