Sit down a moment while I go through this. We take this part of it very seriously. It is pretty much the reason why we will never stay much longer than our knock off beer and get too far into the party with you. We need to head back to the SIP studio and get your wedding safe. This is all of the RAW images onto three seperate archive systems, one which lives off site, just in case. And then we have delivered the product to you, we keep those images backed up on two different archive systems and we will guarantee having it for five years.

Yes, we totally can. Did I mentioned the couple of hundred weddings we have photographed over almost ten years, on the island? With all of this information, we have written an online, comprehensive guide specifically designed to assist you in organising your wedding on North Stradbroke Island. This is actually a pretty cool bonus, but hey, this is what we do and we do it pretty damn well, why not share that info. You get this once you have locked your date.’ within 72hours and then you will receive your package of images within six weeks from the date of your wedding.

Can I start with; if your wedding vendor is still doing business, then they have somehow, against all odds survived a really tough past couple of years in business. Through the cancellations, reschedules, having no income, piles upon piles of administration, plus us doing everything within our control to make sure that all wedding couples have the best day of their lives. And here we still are. Ok, yes I know, everyone has been doing it tough, this is just us letting you know what has been happening and trying to find a balance that works for everyone - we want to ensure that we do not become another business who doesn’t make it through, then we need to start some self preservation) Firstly, before you dive in headfirst and organise the biggest wedding imaginable, involving everyone you know, then please be aware of the risks (they are still a real thing). Our future dates are getting very busy and all of the best dates are getting filled. So basically, If you lock in your date and want to change it for the reason that your out of state guests can’t make it, you are going to have a very limited amount of dates that you can change it too and although we will try our hardest to accommodate you, if we can’t, you are going to lose your nonrefundable retainer. I’m sorry, it might sound harsh, but we have had to draw a line in the sand. Our COVID rescheduling rules are pretty much an agreed industry standard. … it has been two years of this and it is killllling us. If you have any specific questions about it then please get in touch, but I really hope I can remove this section from our FAQ really soon.

We are mindful of the need to stay safe and follow all regulations relating to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, while still enjoying the chance to socialise and appreciate a beautiful day with friends
As part of our commitment to your safety, we will work under the standards set by the Queensland Government. We ask our clients to adhere to social distancing guidelines with us. So please no hugging, shaking hands or physical contact. This is for the safely of our clients as well as us. During our busy season, we are in contact with a lot of people, weddings are very huggy (and usually I would be all up in there with the hugs) but hugs at various different gatherings is a recipe for disaster.
For more information please visit the Queensland Government portal https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19

Did we mention that we have photographed a wedding or two hundred on Straddie (I keep bringing this up right) Where we photograph the bridal party location shoot is dependant on a couple of things, what the weather is doing (some spots on the island are better for certain wind directions etc) Where the other weddings are (if there are any others - we will know this info) and if there are any problems with access to the spots, how mobile you are, how adventurous you want to get, what photos you have seen of ours that you really like. And, of course, we will chat with you about it beforehand.

I know, rain or dreary weather is NOT how you envisioned your Straddie beach wedding to turn out, Straddie is certainly an ‘all about the location’ location. Do not despair (we have this covered - literally) we have photographed quite a few rainy weddings on the island (our own was absolutely torrential. So yes… we totally know how you feel) The two things you need to ask yourself are; 1. Have I hired an experienced wedding photographer? 2. Have I hired an experienced wedding planner? Having a Plan B during an outdoor wedding is pretty essential, the weather is pretty much the only thing that can’t be changed. Having a planner who knows the local situation is the best way to ensure that rain doesn’t ruin your day. Many brides worry about what happens to the location shoot when it is raining and the answer is that an experienced and technically competent wedding photographer won’t have any problems working with rain. In fact we love the rain and the photographic opportunities that can present themselves on a rainy day. We would have discussed a Plan B in the lead up to your big day. But we are always game to go for an explore, get out the umbrella's and dance in the puddles, plus some of our most amazing images have been captured on wet miserable days, it is all part of the fun. So save yourself some stress and get some experts in for the job.

You only need to provide food if you have us covering additional reception time. We put so much into the day that by the time the reception comes along we are almost done so the energy will be much needed after the big day we have had. If we are just covering the entrance of the reception (say for the 7 hours coverage) then chances are high that we are going to grab a knock off beer (maybe one of those vol-au-vents going around the reception too!) I hope you don’t mind

Experienced As former news photojournalists we can adapt to working in less then ideal situations, fortunately Straddie is beautiful most days of the year and this incredible backdrop makes it pretty easy for anyone with a camera, a set of presets and a speaker clipped to their belt (have no idea what I’m talking about - you’ll find out if you book them!) to come over to the island and shoot a wedding. And this is all fine, until things don’t go to plan, eg. the weather turns and they fall apart like a piece of paper in the rain. We were both newspaper photographers for many years before deciding to move to Straddie and become wedding photographers. So we have worked all over Australia and the world in a highly competitive, deadline driven, pressurised environment, we could handle whatever is thrown our way eight years ago when we started shooting weddings on Straddie and we can certainly deal with it now. We know our gear like the back of our hand (would you believe we started our career shooting with film - yes that’s right) and can adapt, improvise and overcome most obstacles. Locally Based Most people getting married on Straddie also have a deep connection to the island, and putting back into the local Straddie community is important to them. Hiring us, sees that money going straight back into the island economy, which, especially at the moment, is pretty damn important. We own (and live in ) our own house in Amity, so of course have our own transportation, so you don’t have the added responsibility of dealing with accommodation and transportation arrangements and costs, which you would with an off island hire. We have local knowledge and local connections and feel strongly about shop local, so thanks for looking after our local business. Professional We are Straddie residents, and I think people drawn to the island mostly have a pretty laid back feel, but we run our business with the professionalism trained into us from working at a busy newspaper. There is not much I dislike more then administration (I mean, what creative doesn’t) but weekdays, as a general rule, I make sure I check my emails once a day, so you should receive an answer within 24 hours (on saying that, please keep in mind that we are a small business of creatives who really want to take photos but also get made to do administration, so sometimes we just want one day off. We have set up our website so that you can answer most of your questions, and let you know exactly what to expect from us in the lead, on the day and afterwards with receiving your package. Kinda Cool I know, I know, not cool to say we are cool, but I feel justified due to the high ratio of ‘friends who were once clients’, the same could be said for the ‘clients who keep coming back for more shoots’ and the ‘yearly drink on the beach during the clients annual island visit’ The King and Queen of Plan B - C - D (all the plans) We are very dedicated to our wedding couples and the business in general. For us, work has always come first, it goes with the newspaper photographer territory, to be available and ready for everything, usually to the detriment of our friends and family. But going through COVID, as well as getting older and a thorough assessment of the market, taught us a couple of very big lessons. So after a lot of ups and downs, making many mistakes and yelling at each other quite a bit we have reconfigured the business to suit the current world a little better. This includes the picking and training of a team of already pretty amazing photographers and videographers, who are ready to step in and shoot as well, if not better than us at your wedding. We are really, really freakin’ good at what we do The end.

For the guarantee of a quality finished product. Hiring a quality professional photographer gives you peace of mind that your special day will be covered confidently, and in a beautiful manner. You are paying for the photographers technical ability, experience, professional equipment (inc backup equipment), and artistic vision (such as posing groups of people) The art of wedding photography is arguably one of the most difficult forms of photography due to the stress of the day, time constraints, lugging of equipment and most importantly the inability to go back in time and capture moments that may be missed by an inexperienced photographer. Avoid unnessesary situations, get a professional from the beginning, when you consider that your photos are usually the only thing that you keep long after your wedding it makes sense to invest in this portion of your wedding day. One of the things people like about us, is that we know when to stand back and let things happen, but we also know when to step in and take control, get some amazing images and get you back to the reception to party with your friends and family

Stu is a qualified, certified drone operator. This means that he has done all of the CASA certification courses and has the pieces of paper to prove it. So yes, we do drone. What does this mean for you? Well he can go out and get that awesome and unique birds eye view