An awesome page-turner of a wedding album doesn’t happen by chance. To capture not just the events, but also the ‘feel’ of the day, it takes a special blend of skill, passion for the subject matter, and narrative instinct. Through their expertise as a documentary style wedding photographer, Melbourne photographers, Matt X Jacques, ensure that the story of every aspect of your day is in the best possible hands.
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To suss out the mindset of a really good documentary wedding photographer, Melbourne-based Matt X Jacques are definitely worth watching in action!
Obviously, capturing the key moments is vital – and that includes everything, from the big grandstand events (ceremony, speeches etc), the exquisite details (venue, decorations…), but also those unique moments – such as the preparations, and countless magical interactions – all of which make your day what it is.
The fact that we’re partners – working every wedding together – helps to make us kind of superheroes of the photojournalistic technique. “You’re amazing. It’s all there”. When asked to comment on how they rated their documentary wedding photographer, Melbourne couples frequently come back to us with this type of comment. And it’s true: we really do cover a lot of ground!
What else separates the best documentary wedding photographer from the rest? For us, there’s a golden rule: we’re there to tell the story, not interrupt it. We love being around people, and we love that they instantly feel they can be totally natural around us. It means we can get on with doing what we do best: capturing real moments as they unfold.
Absolutely. The approach of a documentary wedding photographer ensures there’s a really strong and interesting narrative arc, and ensures the whole story is told. And at the same time, you can make that story even more compelling, with instantaneous moments of pure emotion captured through candid wedding photography. And what’s the best way to top it off? With the wow factor, delivered through standout, magazine-quality editorial compositions.
How would you like the story of your wedding to be told? To share your ideas, chat through your plans, and for a closer look at how we work, we’d love to chat!
