Creative, qualified and fun. Capturing amazing images of your wedding day to treasure.
Mel and Michael: We're married, madly in love, and have two beautiful babies. We're also Canberra wedding photographers, each with slightly different photographic styles, and you can have either one of us, or both!
Will you travel...? You betcha! Although based in Canberra, we've captured weddings all over the country, and love packing the car for a road trip. Whether your wedding is in the Snowy Mountains, South Coast, Southern Highlands or further away we'd love to hear from you!
Packages contain
Your choice of one or two photographers on the day to capture as much detail as possible, along with all those unexpected shots.
Creatively edited, high resolution, ready-to-print images, all in stunning colour, plus a selection in black & white.
An additional copy of all images, appropriately resized for sharing via email and social media.
Online gallery (with high resolution downloads) to share with family and friends.
Wedding packages start at $3,200 - use the contact form and we'll send you a price list and info about engagement sessions and the PHOTOBOOTH!
About
We're Michael and Mel, We're married, madly in love, and have two beautiful babies. We're also Canberra wedding photographers, each with slightly different photographic styles, and you can have either one of us, or both!
Mel Hill and Michael Conlin
Owners
Mel Hill Photography
Most professional wedding photographers do have a signature style or a few styles that they are particularly good at. This style is often evident in the portfolio of work they showcase on their websites or other platforms. Some photographers excel in a photojournalistic style, capturing candid moments in an unobtrusive way. Others may prefer a more traditional or posed style, focusing on classic shots and group photos. There are also those who specialize in a fine art approach, creating images with a strong artistic vision and emphasis on lighting, composition, and mood.
If you're considering a specific wedding photographer, it's important to look at their portfolio and see if their style aligns with what you're envisioning for your wedding photos. This will give you a better idea of their strengths and the kind of photos you can expect from them.
While many photographers are versatile and able to adapt to different styles, they are likely to produce their best work in the style that they're most comfortable with and experienced in. If you show them inspiration photos that are significantly different from their usual style, they may or may not be able to emulate it to your satisfaction.
Therefore, it's recommended to find a photographer whose existing work resonates with your vision. During your initial consultation, you can certainly bring up any specific ideas or inspiration you have, and a good photographer should be able to tell you honestly whether they can accommodate those requests or not.
Remember that wedding photography is a significant investment, and you'll likely be happier with the results if you hire someone whose natural style you love.