Romantic Timeless Photography

As a wedding photographer, I'm an adventurer at heart and I love exploring new cities and countries. I put a lot of effort and hard work into capturing the best possible pictures, so you can cherish all those magic moments for a lifetime.

Thanks for taking the time to get to know me a little better. I hope you enjoy my work as much as I enjoy taking photographs. Who knows, maybe I'll be pointing the camera in your direction one day soon!

My approach to capturing your special day is centered around creating images that are filled with romance, depth, and soul. I believe in documenting your wedding day as naturally and organically as possible, so I won't be posing every single shot. Instead, I'm there to capture the real, raw emotions and chase those beautiful fleeting moments.

My goal is to create photographs that you can look back on for years to come and relive your special day. I want you to feel the surge of emotion from those real moments, not staged ones. As a storyteller at heart, I know that each part of your day is specially chosen by you, so I ensure that I capture all the little details that make your wedding uniquely yours.

If you're looking for a photographer who can capture your love story with honesty and authenticity, look no further than Weddings by Janaka.

I WANT TO CAPTURE YOUR STORY.

There are hundreds of wedding photographers to choose from. It’s important to take the time and discover the one that resonates with you more than any other. Let your instinct and your heart guide you. Who connects to you the most? You need to feel confident that the story of love and light on your wedding will be captured by that photographer. 

If you think that I am the one to tell your story, then send me an email or call me, I want to know about you and your story, how did you fall in love, what are your plans for the big day you are dreaming of, what makes you different. Let’s talk. I want to capture your magic moments and preserve them as tangible memories.

ELOPEMENT PACKAGES STARTING AT $1,500
ENGAGEMENT AND PORTRAIT PACKAGES STARTING AT $500
SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER CAN BE ADDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL PRICE
Please feel free to email me for any further inquiries.
Please note: Travel fees will be additional for interstate and international weddings.

WEDDING ALBUMS

Our wedding albums are individually handcrafted using only the finest materials and feature custom cover stamping.
These modern, premium books exude exclusivity and luxe with thick, heavyweight premium paper.

They are 16" x 12” in size and can be personalised with over 30 colours and materials including leather, buckram and cambric options.

WOODEN USB DRIVES

Our USB drives are hand crafted from sustainable European grown timbers and made to order especially for you. There are a variety of special engraving options available and I will discuss these options with you when it comes time to finalising your preferences.

Real Weddings

I have extensive experience in photographing cultural and destination weddings. The selection below includes a traditional Chinese Wedding, Italian Wedding, Australian Wedding and Lebanese Wedding.

More full weddings available to view on request.

How much do you charge?
My pricing is divided into 3 packages (starting at $5,150).

Your packages say “full coverage all day long” How many hours is this?
All weddings are different, so I don’t have “set” hours, I stay with you until the end. It usually works out to be anywhere from 8 to 14 hours on average, sometimes more for the big weddings! I arrive when hair and makeup begins, and I stay till late. I don’t want to miss the bouquet toss, and I like to be there for the celebrations and dancing. That said, there are only so many dancing photos I can capture - if for instance I have already photographed 1-2 hours of dancing and no other reception festivities are happening for the rest of the night then I will say my goodbyes and leave knowing I captured more than enough.

Can you customise your packages to suit our budget?
The short answer is no. The only time this would be considered is if you had a very small wedding that required significantly less coverage. If you want 1 photographer and anywhere from 7-14+ hours coverage, then the packages are fixed. 

Why is wedding photography so expensive?
I could provide a detailed cost breakdown that summarises all the extra days work that are involved in shooting a single wedding, or I could list all my equipment and studio costs, maybe I could even start talking tax (ew, no thanks). At the end of the day, only an accountant would want to hear about those kinds of numbers.

After the big day, the food and alcohol will be digested, the decorations returned, the flowers will wilt, the venue will fade off into the back of your mind, the music will leave a faint ringing in your ears, makeup will be wiped away, hair will be let down and the dress will return to its hanger.

One thing will remain though, yep, you guessed it! The photos. 

The photos hold longevity, and along with video content, they hold the most utility of all the other expenses involved. Some may even say their value increases with time, some may view them as priceless! At the end of the day, as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for :)

What is the second shoot on location with 1 photographer in Package 3?
If individual couple photos are really important to you then you may just want more! 

If (for example) you have a CBD wedding, but you also wanted wedding photos taken down by the seaside atop a cliff two hours away, then this probably can’t be done within the time-frame of your wedding day. This second shoot is a way for you to get extra wedding photos on a separate day without the stress of the actual wedding itself, you just have to not mind getting all dressed up again!

Some couples use this second shoot as an engagement shoot before the wedding too, it can be done either way.

What is your style?
My style is purely journalistic, I don’t take over your day and boss people around, I have a fly on the wall approach, favouring real, candid moments. I will, however, help you with some natural poses when shooting the individual couple shots. And I am happy to capture family group shots as long as you round them up!

How do you edit?
I don’t like super processed or over-saturated editing styles. I keep it pretty natural and seek inspiration from the tones you find in 35mm film photography. Primarily the work you see in my wedding portfolio sums up my style.

I supply a mixture of black and white and colour. Typically, some images lend themselves more to black and white processing, this may be due to a particular lighting situation or because there is a distracting element in the background.

Do you do video?
If I did, I would have definitely mentioned it! I just focus on photography, video is a whole other bandwagon to jump on and it’s best to hire a separate videographer for the day, as you can’t film and take photos at the same time.

Can we meet?
Yes of course! I don’t charge for consultations, and can meet at local coffee shop on the Gold Coast.

How do we pay?
I require a 25% deposit of your chosen package to secure the day, and then the remaining can be paid on your own terms, whether this is in full or by instalments. I just require the full payment at least one week before the day of the wedding.

Do we have to sign a contract?
Yes. Just for the “just in case moments”, there are no hidden nasties in my contract, and I am happy to answer any questions. Thankfully, nothing terrible has ever happened to me or any of my clients.

Do we have to feed you on the day?
It is nice if I do get a meal, yes. It is a long day, and there isn’t a break for us until around mid-reception. I are happy to eat out the back with the band, but I definitely recommend serving my meal at the same time as your guests so that I don’t miss any action, nobody needs shots of their guests mid-mouthful after all!

Get in touch

Consultation meetings are held over the phone or at your favourite coffee shop on the Gold Coast.

Please email or call using the contact details below.

I look forward to hearing from you.

General Enquiries
hello@janaka.com.au

Australia: 0431 542 312
International & Whatsapp: +61431542312