KRISTINA & SHIPTON
They got the best, most magical moments on camera - both digital and film - and were so fun to work with. The sneak peeks were ready so fast and we were made to feel so comfortable on our special day."
"I’m in awe of the photos The Lavender Haze captured of my elopement...
✨ 4K COVERAGE with a lead and assistant videographer
✨ LONG teaser trailer
✨ 7-9 MINS cinematic highlights FILM
✨ Full coverage of YOUR ceremony AND speeches from two angles
✨ Drone FLY (subject to location)
✨ Easy online delivery of videos, ready for download with just a click
✨ YOUR PERFECTLY PAIRED PHOTOGRAPHER TO SUIT THE ENERGY & STYLE OF YOUR DAY
✨ Personalised timeline upon booking
✨ 30+ NEXT DAY BEST-OF sneak peeks
✨ HIGH-RES DIGITAL DOWNLOADS
✨ Final delivery of 700+ edited images
✨ 4K COVERAGE with a lead videographer
✨ teaser trailer
✨ 3-5 MIN cinematic highlights FILM
✨ Ceremony and speeches filmed IN FULL
✨ online delivery of ALL videos
✨ ASSISTED Timeline UPON BOOKING
✨ 15+ NEXT DAY BEST-OF sneak peeks
✨ HIGH-RES DIGITAL DOWNLOADS
✨ FINAL delivery of 300+ edited images
✨ 4K COVERAGE with a lead videographer
✨ ONE SONG cinematic highlights FILM
✨ CEREMONY RECORDING UPON REQUEST
✨ LET'S ELOPE HAS LIMITED AVAILABILITY
SUN-THU SPECIAL RATES UPON REQUEST ONLY
✨ SHORT COVERAGE ideal for inner-city elopements and micro-weddings
✨ 5+ Next-day sneak peeks
✨ HIGH-RES DIGITAL DOWNLOADS
✨ Final delivery of 100+ edited images
A: The Lavender Haze HQ is in Collingwood (Melbourne) Australia. We love photographing all around VIC and have had a blast traveling to weddings from up the top end in Cairns, down in Tasmania, across to New Zealand and all the way over the other side of the world in Spain and Italy. No destination is too far!
A: TLH is led by Jacinta Oaten, a thrice International Wedding Photographer of the Year finalist. She personally meets with you to understand your vision and discuss all aspects of the day, from timelines to photography logistics. During this meeting, she'll match you with a photographer whose vibe aligns with yours, ensuring you connect with someone perfect for your big day. Trust the process, babe!
A: You bet. When we say we care about community, we mean it. There's no single way to celebrate a union, and the diverse intersectionality in couples is something we embrace! While we specialise in alternative love fests, we've captured a wide variety of traditional and blended ceremonies, from Orthodox weddings to big Nikahs, vibrant Poruwas, and cuties under Chuppahs. We've learned that many of our couples over the years want to celebrate their love in their unique way while also honouring family and tradition, which we absolutely adore.
What you see across our website and socials is exactly what you get. We promise that on your day, you'll feel relaxed and there won't be any awkward poses—unless that's your thing, like a Step Brothers-style shoot. Seriously though, our team photographers are great at keeping you engaged, providing gentle prompts on how/where to move during your portraits. It's all about good direction, not stiff posing.
Of course! If you missed the full gallery links on our homepage, be sure to check them out. But if you're specifically interested in seeing the work of your potential photographer, here's the process: first, meet with Jacinta to discuss your day and style. Then, review quick portfolio galleries of photographers who match your energy. After that, you can take your time exploring their full galleries before making any decisions. If you'd like to meet them over Zoom before booking, that's an option too.
A: Full galleries typically take 4-6 weeks to complete, and during peak season, it might be a bit longer. We take great care in hand-picking and editing every photo individually—no AI involved. Good things take time, and we’re just as excited to get your photos to you! Video trailers are ready for you within a fortnight, while your highlights film and full-length videos can be a couple of months. Again, everything is done in-house and not outsourced so you can trust that in this time we're meticulously perfecting your flicks.
Without diving too deep into film geek territory (unless you're into that—feel free to ask in your enquiry!), we’ve divided our style options into three sections: "90s, 80s, or 70s." Here’s a quick rundown: 90s evokes the nostalgic look of childhood photos or club memories; 80s offers classic and elegant vibes; and 70s brings vintage charm with that heavy-grain look. You can choose one, two, or all three styles and specify if you prefer B&W, colour, or a mix. We’ll then provide you with a cost estimate. That’s what we mean by bespoke packages—crafting your day to fit your unique vision.
Super 8 films look like how it felt. Our simple add-on includes one roll of film shot throughout your package duration, digitised in HD with your fave song played over. Each roll is about 3 minutes long. If your day is longer, you can purchase an additional roll, and we’ll edit it to extend the footage to around 6 minutes. It’s the perfect complement to a photo package, as our photographers can also carry the Super 8 camera and film throughout your day, seamlessly accompanying your photography. If you opt for video alone, the best moments can be included in your highlights film. Combine both, and you’ll have comprehensive coverage for an unforgettable day.
A: Of course! Our hourly rate is $450 inc GST and can be added onto any package. For example, if you want 6 hours, we can add two more onto 'Just Our Vows'. If you're planning a multiple-day event, we ask you get in touch for a custom quote to suit your needs. You can mix-and-match photo and video packages, as well.
A: Once we've setup a meeting after your initial enquiry and you're sure that we're the right fit for you, we'll secure your photographer and/or video team by locking in your date with a 50% non-refundable deposit. Payment plans are available if you'd prefer to split your fee into chunks - we're pretty flexible with card payments or EFTs as we like to help all our couples have access to incredible wedding photography.
As an all-queer team, we celebrate diversity genuinely and are passionate about connecting with our couples on a real level. We have decades of combined shooting experience from alternative love fests to timeless celebrations. If you're looking for relaxed, candid wedding photography and video that's truly inclusive then you're in the right place! With bases in Melbourne and London, we can capture your day anywhere across Australia and Europe, and are available to travel for destination weddings. Our elopement packages through to all-day and whole weekend celebrations are designed in mind to be personalised for every couple out there. Get in touch to see how we take care of ya!
The Lavender Haze studio is located just off Smith St. You can
Google us - we're pretty convenient whether you're north
or south-side. Prefer to Zoom? No worries. Get in touch
and we'll chat all about your wedding. There's zero
pressure to book after meeting, so come in
for a yarn and see what we're all about!
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