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Wedding Photography Guide

Welcome, friends

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I'm so excited for the chance to work with you and I can’t wait to get to know you and hear more about your wedding. I know photography is one of the larger investments you're making for your wedding day and I would be so honoured to capture your days and all of the memories ahead.

Even if you're working with a wedding planner or you're planning a simple wedding on your own, there are likely still a lot of moving pieces left leading up to your big day. 

Having photographed nearly 250 weddings over the past 11 years, I tend to get asked the same things over and over again. So I thought it would be beneficial if I put together a little guide that walks you through everything from timelines to engagement sessions and inclement weather.

“Knowing you from afar on social, I had this feeling that you were such a deep soul. But meeting you has taken my admiration for you to new levels. There are some people in this world that have a unique ability to touch others - you are one of them.

~ Joy Proctor, Luxury Wedding Designer

Ashton Jean-Pierre Melbourne wedding photographer Australia destination top wedding photographer in the world by Harper's Bazaar Vogue luxury wedding photography Africa Zambia Livingstone France Paris Italy Lake Como California Florida Engage! Summit

Named one of the top wedding photographers in the world by Harper’s Bazaar is a blessing.

I am a destination wedding photographer based out of Victoria with a love for medium format cameras. Born and raised in West Yorkshire, England until I found and married the love of my life in the Caribbean before starting a new chapter together in Australia.

Lead photographer

Meet the Team

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    Becky Bailey

    Photographer

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    Nikki Harris

    Assistant

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    Lauren Lister

    Assistant

  • Jinaya Meyers

    Photographer & assstant

Press

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Our approach

We believe that gesture and quietness are the key to achieving the natural softness and calm attitude for this kind of shoot. I am passionate about shooting film and digital and love the authentic and timeless photographs which capture the softness, grainy, delicate and beautiful details. We believe in capturing you with any direct movement that naturally reflects your true personality.

Ashton Jean-Pierre Melbourne wedding photographer Australia destination top wedding photographer in the world by Harper's Bazaar Vogue luxury wedding photography Africa Zambia Livingstone France Paris Italy Lake Como California Florida Engage! Summit

Connection

In the eleven years I’ve worked as a British & Australian wedding photographer, not just your wedding photographer, I am also a parent, educator, cycle-breaker. I genuinely enjoy finding ways to connect with you, your friends, and your family. By maintaining a respectful and empathetic friendship, everyone will feel comfortable.

Respectful & Empathetic Friendship

I genuinely enjoy finding ways to connect with you, your friends, and your family. By maintaining a respectful and empathetic friendship, everyone will feel comfortable.

Kind words from past clients

  • Ashton thank you so so so so much for this weekend! You were seriously amazing and everyone was in awe of you! Everyone is obsessed with what you’ve posted so far, and so are we!! You’re the best

    Annie & Pudge, VIC

  • I absolutely love the photos so much! We were so lucky to have you as a photographer, we are like good friends

    Jen & Bruce, NSW

  • You have been so wonderful to us during the whole day, you were patient, kind, made us feel so relaxed and you paid attention to the smallest details. I am beyond grateful to have stumbled upon you and couldn’t think of having anyone else to capture our special moments

    Nadia & Victor, Bali

Vendors

Over the years, I've learned the important role that quality vendors play in creating a stress-free wedding day. I've worked with many of the  vendors below and can't recommend them enough.

Wedding planners

Makeup artists

Venues

Floral designers

Hairstylists

Stylists

Videographers/cinematographers

Calligraphers

Cake makers

FAQ

  • Absolutely yes! Because I carefully curated best images for Instagram or blogs, so I always suggest to take some time and look at a few of my full online galleries.

    It is extremely important to clients to know that they can expect consistent quality and really good coverage of their wedding from start to finish, including getting ready, couple session, family formal groups, details, natural shots especially dancing shots in the evening/very low light.

  • Wedding images will be uploaded to an online gallery within 6 weeks after the wedding. Engagement/portrait sessions require approximately 4 weeks.

  • I shoot with my beloved Pentax 645n cameras, and professional lenses. Sony cameras and Zeiss/GM lenses as well.

  • All collections comes with two photographers.

  • I have a strong passion for travel! I have documented love stories worldwide: UK, Zambia, Ethiopia Thailand, France, Italy, Belgium, California, Florida, NYC, New Zealand, Egypt, just to name a few. In fact more than half of our weddings are outside Victoria, Australia. We do have unique pricing for destination weddings so please click here

  • I strongly believe in quality over quantity. I usually take about 50-70 images per hour. Delivering 700-1000 images would be good enough.

  • Yes you will. You can download high and web images from an online gallery site.

  • Usually 12-18 months in advance.

  • Signed contract is required. To book the date - 20% payment of the total contract amount. There will be 4 more equal payments of 20% each. All fees are due 30 days prior to the wedding.