Ed Summerhays Photography

Ed Summerhays Photography

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Hey, I’m Ed, a Sydney-based wedding photographer. The joy and emotion felt throughout a wedding day is what I love most about weddings. My approach to photography is fairly simple. I want to capture those moments.

I believe what makes a great photographer isn’t just creative skill. It’s ultimately about reading people and making them feel comfortable. Your day is about the two of you, not me. I don’t feel the need to direct the ‘perfect’ pose. If I can make you feel comfortable, the photo opportunities naturally arise. It’s those in-between, candid moments β€” that you may not even be aware I’m capturing β€” that I think make the best, most honest photos.

My visual style is very much inspired by the qualities and aesthetics of film. The question I get the most from clients after viewing my work is β€œAre those photos shot on film?” or β€œHow much extra would it be for you to shoot film at my wedding?”. While shooting on film has a unique beauty and discipline, it’s also costly and can be unpredictable. Instead, I shoot digitally and use a carefully curated workflow to achieve results I believe are indistinguishable from film.

If we’re on the same page, please reach out. I’d love to photograph your wedding.

Based / Service Area

Sydney

FAQ

Do you shoot weddings on film?

While I don’t shoot on actual film, my entire workflow, from capturing to editing, is heavily influenced and inspired by film. All the photos on my website are captured digitally and edited to recreate some of my favourite film stocks. My approach results in the timeless, romantic emotion that film evokes, whilst also keeping costs down for you and ensuring I don’t miss any key moments changing rolls.

If you’d like me to send a sample of high-resolution photos for inspection, similar to what you’ll receive on the day, feel free to just ask.

Which areas do you operate in?

While I am a Sydney wedding photographer based in NSW, I offer my services nationwide and internationally. If you have a particular destination in mind, please don’t hesitate to reach out and we’ll see what we can make work. For weddings outside Sydney and its immediate surroundings, travel fees may apply, but I always do my best to keep these to a minimum.

How and when will I receive my photos?

After I get a chance to skim through your photos, I’ll aim to send you a couple of sneak peeks to hold you over until I am able to deliver the full gallery to you. Once I’ve finished editing, you’ll receive an easy-to-use online gallery, along with full-resolution photos to download, back up and print.

Do you shoot elopements too?

Absolutely! If you and your partner are planning an intimate elopement, I’d love to capture it. Due to the many variables of time and location with an elopement, I don’t have any pricing readily available on my website, so feel free to reach out with details of what you have planned, and I can get you a quote.

How many photos will I receive?

Depending on the run of your wedding day, you can expect to receive between 500 and 800 photos, give or take. I don’t set any arbitrary limits on how many images you’ll receive. My focus is on delivering every meaningful moment from your wedding day.

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