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PACKAGE GuidE AsK for A quotEplease contact us for a custom quote on o424 736 662 or via email1-4 week turnaround on all products but book & album products

Photography $3500

• Pre wedding consultation• Full Coverage (preparation, ceremony, family, location, reception)• Unlimited high resolution files (approx 1000 photos)• Post production editing (standard processing)• Private Online Web Gallery • 1-4 week turnaround of high resolution images and gallery• 50 Thank You Cards

Photography & Queensberry Leather Album $4950

• Pre wedding consultation• Full Coverage (preparation, ceremony, family, location, reception) • Unlimited high resolution files (approx 1000 photos)• Post production editing (standard processing)• Private Online Web Gallery• 1-4 week turnaround of high resolution images and gallery• Queensberry 14x10inch leather album with 28 sides: magazine, matted or duo• 50 customised Thank You Cards

Photography & Videography $6900

• Pre wedding consultation• Full Coverage (preparation, ceremony, family, location, reception) • Unlimited high resolution files (approx 1000 photos)• Post production editing (standard processing)• Private Online Web Gallery• 1-4 week turnaround of high resolution images and gallery• Full Videography Coverage with High Definition film: up to 90 minutes • 3-4 minute Highlights film

Photography, Queensberry Leather Album & Videography from $7900

• Pre wedding consultation• Pre wedding engagement shoot containing high resolution images on disk• Full Coverage (preparation, ceremony, family, location, reception) • Unlimited high resolution files (approx 1000 photos)• Post production editing (standard processing)• Private Online Web Gallery• Coffee table style proof book with photo cover - 6 thumbnail grid layout• 1-4 week turnaround of high resolution images and gallery• Queensberry 14x10inch leather album with 28 sides: magazine, matted or duo• 2 x Parent Replica Books• 50 customised Thank You Cards• Full Videography Coverage with High Definition film: up to 90 minutes • 3-4 minute Highlights film

Optional Extras

• Additional Coverage $250 per hour• Pre wedding engagement shoot containing high resolution images on disk $500• Additional album sides $100 per side • Coffee Table Proof Book $400• Parent Books $400 each• Thank You Cards $3 each


Your Photographer

Your Videographer

Frank is a fun and relaxed photographer and photography tutor at a number of educational institutions throughout Sydney. Commencing his career in the fashion world, Frank developed a stylised and contemporary visual aesthetic that speaks volumes about his character. His exceptional lighting and composition skills as well as his ability to work with people from all walks of life, bringing out the best of them. Frank’s passion and focus now lies with wedding photography and has, with gratitude, found himself travelling and working throughout Australia and internationally and meeting amazing people along the way. Frank’s strong belief that your wedding day should be hassle free is one of the reasons why more and more clients are hiring Frank and Eric for their photography and videography needs.

Coming from a photographic background, Eric has a love of storytelling with a focus on cinematographic style. With the experience of over 120 weddings, he brings a relaxed but professional attitude to his work, ensuring to capture of natural, candid moments that will tell your story.A genuinely down to earth and friendly guy, Eric’s work is a testament to the hard yards he has put into his recently graduated Fine Arts Honors Degree. Together Eric and Frank make for a solid team, continuously taking each wedding to a new level.

And with a decade of experience,

Frank is your photographer, your unofficial bridesmaid,

your stylist and your friend on your wedding day.



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• 16x24 inch canvas print • Two 7x10 inch mounted prints (11x14 inch total size)

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• 30x20 inch canvas print $500 • Customised guest book with images from pre wedding shoot $500

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Steph had always said she could skydive

‘easily.’ I however had no desire to perform

this seemingly ridiculous act and she knew

very well of it. Having made this point many

times in our relationship, it unwittingly

created the space for me to organise an event

that she would never expect.

I decided to propose to her just before

dropping out of a plane at 14 thousand feet.

It was the perfect idea and guise, as every

time I acted a little strange or easily shocked,

it was ‘understandable’-let’s face it, jumping

out of a plane for the first time doesn’t exactly

land naturally with many.

So, I got into the organising of this production

whilst filming Hi-5’s 13th series. I had

arranged for all immediate family members

from both sides and a handful of our closest

friends to be covertly hiding up in the Hunter

Valley for us. A bulk of them live overseas

which meant a few covert trips to the airport

on the days proceeding. All invitees knew I

was proposing, but only a few knew exactly

how.

The majority of them thought I was simply

proposing in a park and that they would

suddenly appear when instructed. As I have

since been told, there were some pretty

nervous looks when they saw that their

eventual meeting point was clearly marked

with a sign exclaiming it was a ‘Drop Zone’.

But, my plan was that by this stage, Steph

and I had already suited up, taken off and

were well out of contact from my Mother, so

everything would be sweet!

Finally when the day rolled around, it had

turned out to be a picture-perfect and

cloudless day to propose to Steph. When the

clock struck 2pm, it was finally our turn to

go up in the plane. The skydiving company,

Just Jump Skydive (who were all in on the

plan), called Steph’s Dad, Andy, to let him

know that we had both taken off and that they

were to quickly drive to the meeting point at

the airstrip.

Meanwhile, Steph and I were now both

strapped to skydive instructors and climbing

ever higher and higher. I had a fake

engagement ring in my pocket and the plan

was to show Steph the ring, throw it out the

door of the plane, act shocked and then jump

out after it. However, when the pilot informed

us that we were almost at the drop zone. I

went to get the ring from my pocket and found

the harness that connected me to the man on

my back made it impossible to get out of the

pocket. So, I quickly adjusted the plan and

just before we reached the drop zone I turned

to Steph and simply said...“Steph, I love you….

will you marry me?”

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She was so blindsided by this question that I

had to ask twice in the end and even then she

was still confused. So, quickly showing her the

ring then biffing it wouldn’t have been clear

enough anyway! Steph finally comprehended

the seriousness of my question, and instantly

tears started to form in her eyes. Then with

a nod of her head and a yes from her mouth,

they formed in mine.

In what then seemed like a few seconds, my

feet were hanging out the side of the plane

14,000 ft. up and I then dived out with another

human still strapped to my back.

Poor girl, in just over a minute she had been

proposed to, watched her now fiancé fall right

out of the plane and now she was hurtling

towards the ground at terminal velocity.

For me, the skydive was easy compared to

popping the question. After the relieving jolt

of both the parachutes opening, we all glided

closer to the ground. At around halfway down,

Steph noticed my homemade banner with the

words ‘Love you Bubs’ on the ground and the

tears began to flow from her again.

Thanks to our wonderful instructors, we glided

safely back to earth. My two little nephews,

who Steph is very familiar with, ran out onto

the landing area with the real diamond ring

in the box. By this stage, Steph was actually

in absolute shock-she didn’t recognise them

at all! Then after a little nervous laugh I got

down on one knee and asked her once more,

this time traditionally and with the diamond

ring presented.

With another tearful nod of the head, the

engagement ring was now firmly on Steph’s

finger. She then turned to see where all the

commotion and screams were coming from

and for the first time, noticed both of our

families rushing towards us! I think this was

the point where Steph’s adrenalin re-filled her

body and she started to sway and could barely

hold her body up-let alone walk! I thought she

was about to pass out from more shock! We

didn’t have a faint but we weren’t far from it.

That for me was the highlight of the day-

not seeing her waver on the border of

unconsciousness but for both of us to be able

to share this moment with the people who

mean the most to us both. We all shared a

barrage of hugs and kisses cried, laughed and

checked out the ring before then heading off

to enjoy the rest of the weekend together in

the lovely little town of Wollombi in NSW.

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watcH tHe video HereHere are some handy tips and thoughts to help you and your partner

with your wedding day planning. Some will further help your

photographer and videographer on the day to ensure they get the

best out of you and all the wonderful details you’ve spent so long

on attending to.

2.

When selecting your ceremony time, look up

when the sun sets of the day and as a guide aim

for 1.5 to 2 hours of daylight after the ceremony

for family and location shots with the bridal party. Allowing two hours

is much more preferable given that congratulatory and family photos

usually takes up about 30 minutes. If you have hired both photography

and videography services for your day, each will want to capture your

location coverage differently.

Buttonholes are commonly up for discussion on the wedding day. Which

side do they go on and how do you pin the damn thing? The buttonhole,

sometimes mistaken for a corsage which is worn by women around

their wrists, are placed on the lapel of the groom and groomsmen’s

jacket - on their left. If the groom and groomsmen are going for a more

open collar look, place the flower as per the above. Check out this video

link for a how to in pinning a buttonhole to the lapel.

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1.

3.

Some packages will contain a second photographer to assist in the

day’s coverage. Ask whether they are a fully fledged photographer with

adequate training and ask to see a sample of their work. A second

photographer is commonly utilised to provide a secondary point of view

from the day. They may look after the groom prep whilst the primary

photographer photographs the bride. Once finished, they meet at the

ceremony and carry through the day. Generally, second photographers

may also be added to your package in the event you are expecting a

large number of guests.

4.

Choosing to have your wedding on a weekday usually

attracts cheaper rates from many wedding services.

Nowadays, it isn’t uncommon for weddings to fall

on a Monday, Thursday and Friday. As they do not

impede on the weekend bookings, establishments

and suppliers are able to take more jobs on board and provide more

inclusions in your wedding package. If this applies to you, ask if your

wedding photographer and videographer can include some added value.

When selecting a wedding album package, ask your photographer how

many sides come standard and the cost for each additional sides. Ask

what cover and page options are included? Do you have choice or are

these built into the package price. Some of the common cover choices

include leather, leather with inset plaque, acrylic and photo covers.

Some of the common page designs include a magazine style (photos

can reach the edge), matted (traditional photo mounts are custom cut

and overlayed providing a beveled framing of each photo) or duo (a

combination of magazine and matted).

5.

6.

Streamline the shooting process by placing all

your details such as the dresses, veil, jewellery,

the rings, the ring pillow, bouquets, buttonholes, perfume, garter,

shoes, programs, cuff links, ties, belts and suits in an accessible area

for the photographer and videographer to capture. Hang your dress

using a nice hanger. If the dress is a lace up corset, allow at least 30

minutes of prep and holding your breathe. As the corset will loosen as

the day unfolds, ensure to tighten it a little tighter at the beginning to

allow for this.


10.Don’t get caught up in all the photography jargon

photography and videography studios use. An example

of this is HD DSLR coverage. This is simply referring

to the type of cameras used in the coverage and that

they will be capturing your day with a high end digital

camera capable of filming in high definition quality. Unfortunately some

do try and catch out on prospective clients who aren’t familiar with the

terminology. Majority of professional photographers will certainly use

a camera to the specifications mentioned above. This makes them no

different to the next photographer in respect to gear, base your choice

on their work, the quality of inclusions and your experience with them.

8.

Your wedding day is exactly that. Appropriate your day so that it reflects

you and your partner. Look at different styling blogs like The Knot and

Pinterest boards for inspiration. Quirk is the new black!

If you have guests arriving from interstate or overseas, a great way for

them to view your wedding photographs and video is naturally by way

of the internet. Ask your photographer if you want this service included

in your package. Photographs can be uploaded to a private server and

accessed by using a password. Facebook, Instagram and other social

media websites are great for sharing your images but not everyone

has jumped on the social media train. So, to keep things private and

accesible no matter where you are, consider this option for your guests.

It also minimises people bugging you to see your photos after the day.

7.

9.

A photographer, like any other small business owner, needs to factor

in a ridiculously large list of expenses into the cost of their wedding

packages. Spending $3500 on the coverage alone may seem like

a lot of money and certainly, clients do need to work within their

means, however after stripping the cost of equipment, insurances

and marketing just to name only a few things, the photographer isn’t

pocketing a large amount of money. A wedding with 8 hours coverage

and an album involves approximately 40 hours of work, from meeting

you through to the final exchange of your package

inclusions.

Part of a professional photographer’s role on

your day is to capture at least one photo of every

guest. To highlight the VIP guests who have flown

from overseas just to see you walk down the aisle,

perhaps create a must-have shot list. This is also

very helpful for family group photos. Provide the list with someone

who is familiar with both sides of the family and have them assist the

photographer in making sure they are included in their relevant family

photos. This will also streamline this part of your coverage and will

ensure no one important is forgotten.

11.Destination weddings are great for all involved.

Everyone is on a high not only to witness the

marriage of a couple but also for the simple fact

that they are on holidays. If commissioning a photographer locally and

flying them interstate or overseas to the destination, it is a common

requirement to fly them over one day before the wedding day to allow

for location scouting and to be on top of the possibility that the flight

may be delayed due to unforeseen bad weather systems.

12.


14.

Pack the kit with the styling essentials: hollywood tape, some lippy,

tissues and your perfume.

I will not be the first to mention this leading up to the day, but just

remember to take moments throughout the wedding day to absorb

what is happening around you. The day usually unravels faster than you

hope it to and it is easy to become detached from the time. Stop, take

it in and remember, this is you and your partner’s day, no one elses!

It is vital to back up your wedding photos and video in

two separate locations. Whether they are provided to

you on DVD’s or USB flash drives, digital media has

a life span and unfortunately it isn’t infinite. Indeed,

photographers will guarantee a length of time to which

they will hold onto your photos, however once this period is over it is

your responsibility to hold your end of the bargain. Further, printing

your images is considered to be a backup in itself. If something were to

happen to your digital files, knock on wood, prints can be scanned at the

same size or even bigger with some quality compromise.

13. Another good question to ask your photographer

and videographer is what the projected turnaround

for your product and service inclusions. This

certainly varies between studios so don’t be afraid to ask how long it’ll

take. After all, there are some horror stories where couples have waited

several months for their photos. It should not take more than a month

or two to get your proofs from your nominated photographer.

15.

17.

16.

High resolution disks contain high quality files

for you to freely print to your hearts content. Full

res refers to the largest file size that the camera

produces where low res are files downsized and

customised for screen based displays like computer monitors, web and

televisions. Low res files are not suitable for printing.

Location photos are great fun for you, your partner and the bridal party.

If you are considering heading down to a park or grassy area, you may

want to consider having some heel stoppers on the girl’s shoes to stop

them from sinking into the ground.

18.

19.

Your choice of location for photos between the ceremony and reception

is a chance for you and your partner to do something a little different.

If you are tired of seeing the same location over and over, ask your

photographer if he or she knows of any cool spots that go a little

against the grain.


Standard processing of all images should certainly

be included in the cost of your package. This involves

colour and exposure corrections, additional intricate

retouching may not. Standard processing takes

photography studios approx twice the length of the

coverage. For instance, if a wedding coverage is 10 hours, standard

processing will take approx 20 hours. Further edits are generally made

to images that make the final album design selection. If photographers

retouch all images from a wedding, they will not only be out of a job but

also require a good 6 months to turn around the base product.

MODEL RELEASE FORM

Photographer : Frank FarrugiaLicensees: Chantelle Le Platrier, Crystal DaviesJob Description : Chantelle Le Platrier Portrait ShootDate: Friday 28th January, 2011

I permit the photographer named above and his/her licensees to use the photograph(s) for exclusive use inclusive of publicity and /or self promotion and /or competition submission in Australia. Unless otherwise agreed the photograph(s) and any drawings or adaptations thereof shall be deemed to represent an imaginary person. No changes to the terms of this model release are accepted unless agreed in writing by the photographer, his/her assignees or licensees or the photographer.

I understand that I do not have any interest in the copyright to the photograph((s) nor do I hold the photographer liable for any lack of accreditation in the event of publishing in any way or form. I am over 18 years old. (Models who are under 18 years of age must provide evidence of consent by a parent or guardian to this model release).

Name of Model (include alias if applicable)

Signature of Model : Date :

Witness Signature : Date : 21.20.

There will be many cameras pointed toward you and

your partner on the day. When formal family shots are

being captured, try to remember to concentrate your

attention to that of the commissioned photographer.

If there are a number of guests taking photos, a good photographer will

organise and inform you of which camera to look at and when.

As professional practice, a wedding agreement should be provided to

you by your photographer upon booking. This should outline their terms

and conditions and any other relevant details. If there is something you

feel is not included or transparent in the agreement, be sure to enquire

and suggest an adjustment so that both parties are on the same page. 23.

22.In the event of the all forbidden rain on your wedding day, don’t be

alarmed. An experienced photographer can still have fun with light and

a continguency plan....or two, should be in the photographer’s repertoire

of location ideas. Wedding car hire companies should provide a number

of umbrellas, confirm this before the day. Stick to plain black or white

umbrellas. Black absorbs light, thus reduces an already ill lit situation.

White reflects light, thus makes it a little easier to work with. Hold the

brollies up so that they don’t cast a heavy shadow on you and your partner.

24.Don’t run down the aisle. The speed in which you and your bridesmaids

walk up the aisle is usually relative to its length. Keeping in mind

photography is all about quantity of light, if the ceremony is in a dark

church, slow shutter speeds are required to achieve a realistic level of

brightness. However, this runs the risk of blur. So as a general rule,

walk slower rather than power walk.

If you are someone who isn’t overly fond of being the centre of attention,

the candid photography approach is certainly going to work better for

you. Your decision to select a photographer over another should be

influenced by the degree of comfort you have with them during your

initial meeting. Be straight up and let them know that you prefer a less

contrived approach. A good photographer will know how what to do and

create beautiful photos whilst considering your desires.

25.Overcast is the ideal weather situation for a

photographer because the clouds act as a natural

diffuser, spreading the light and evening it out so that there is an

absence of harsh shadowing or highlights on the face, dress etc. So

when you look out the window the morning of your wedding day and

begin to freak out....remember this piece of information. Instead....

smile. Clouds add drama to the sky creating a more moody atmosphere.

26.


If your ceremony is partly in another language,

inform your photographer if there are any sections of

the mass that are sensitive. Although it is of common

understanding amongst professional photographers to avoid shooting

during prayer time, if in a language not native to the photographer,

they may unknowingly offend. Simply inform the photographer of the

cultural sensitivities before the wedding.

28.27.

Hotel rooms are ideal for preparation shots as

they are usually furnished nicely and are well lit.

Supposing this is a convenient option where your ceremony is located

nearby, you can save money by walking over. After all, if you save money

here, you naturally should be entitled to a pamper day spa package and

hotel room for you and the girls....right?

To avoid blistering, aim to wear in your bridal

shoes a little so that they are stretched out for the

day. Ideally, wear them around the house once or

twice and keep them as clean as possible. A common fashion industry

tip is to tape the soles with masking tape so the soles remain as new.

30.

29.When selecting an ideal location for photos after the ceremony, take

into account travelling time and how that may impede on the time

spent in front of the camera. If you’ve selected an all in one location,

than fantastic. This means you will not only maximise your time with

your photographer but also not have to worry about traffic congestion.

If travelling reasonable distances, research if there is a football match

or road closures around the area that will inevitably affect this part of

the coverage. Your driver, if a hired professional, should be aware of any

obstacles and select a route that will get you there on time.


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