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We have a natural approach to wedding photography and cinematography…which means that we favour candid, real and unscripted moments. That doesn’t mean we don’t pose – when it comes time to take the formal group photos and portraits we certainly give you direction – but throughout most of the day, we try to be more of a fly on the wall capturing moments as they happen without being too in-your-face. However, we do have an active role in managing timings and emotions throughout the day.
All our editing is performed in-house by our dedicated editors. This allows us full control over the final product.
Depending on the month you’re getting married, we are often booked 12-14 months in advance, and we limit the number of weddings that we take on each year. To ensure our team is available, it’s worth reaching out sooner than later to reserve your date. It’s also worth mentioning that September and October are, by far, our busiest months, so don’t delay if you’ve chosen those months for your wedding date! It’s always best to complete your booking when you’re sure of your date and venue.
The vast majority of our weddings are either 12 or 14 hour days, usually starting around 10:00 am and finishing around 11:30 pm.
Our standard wedding packages include up to 200 km of travel distance from Sydney. Additional travel can be discussed in your first meeting.
These fees are only associated with the travel to the wedding location. Travel from location to location throughout your wedding day is not billed.
We are definitely happy to travel to wherever your wedding is taking place in NSW, interstate or overseas!
All our team members are fully vaccinated.
You’re not alone! Most people have never been photographed professionally and it can feel overwhelming. We are not lying when we say that about 95% of couples tell us that they’re not confident in front of a camera. What we can promise you is that, on your actual wedding day, you’ll have so much going on that being nervous about being photographed will be the last thing on your mind.
Most people choose to pay via EFT (bank transfer), we also accept cash and credit-cards.
The length of time before you receive your photos depends on the size of your wedding, and the time of year, but generally our full turn-around is 3-4 mths.
Once your photos are ready, you will receive a link to a password-protected online gallery that has all of the finished photos from your wedding day. This gallery has an option to batch download all of your images as high-resolution digital files and web-sized files as well. You also have the option to download photos individually, which is a great way to share the images from your wedding with family and friends.
This definitely depends on your specific wedding day, there’s no right or wrong answer. If you’re looking for full-day coverage, we recommend starting 2 hrs (plus travel) time before you need to leave from the bridal preps to the ceremony. That gives us time to capture some detailed photos and a few getting ready shots before everyone’s in their formal attire and ready to leave for the ceremony.
If you book us as your photographer and cinematography, one month before your wedding day, we will email you a questionnaire requesting more detailed information such as a full itinerary, confirmation of venue addresses, etc.
Yes, you can choose your own music.
We do recommend that we use our own music.
Music is an essential element that combines all the magical visual moments captured on the day. We have access to a library of talented music artists who produce music specific to our industry.
We spend many hours sourcing the music to ensure it connects with the vibe of your day; we then license that song for your video highlight.
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Maria Papathomas1. December, 2023To John, and the lovely men we worked with on our wedding day - Gabriel, Raj, Mickey and Hardy. Thank you all so very much for being a part of our special day last Saturday! We truly could not have asked for a better group of people to work with. You are all amazing. John, the pre wedding shoot was a blast and you really made Gary and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera which we loved so much! Gabriel, Raj, Mickey and Hardy - both Gary and I had such a great time working with you from morning till night. You were so friendly, easygoing and upbeat. We felt super comfortable around you and forgot all the cameras were around and just relaxed and enjoyed the moments. The boys were so professional and efficient, we know the weather wasn’t the best but they kept us at ease and powered through. From the lead up to the wedding we couldn’t fault a thing, nothing was too much of an ask. By the end of our wedding night the boys felt like a part of the family! The whole experience was just wonderful. John and the boys at Cinemotive - you are incredible and we could not be any happier! Excited to see the final product! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Gary and Maria xxxAymen Nemz15. November, 2023The absolute best to work with. All the way from the first consultation/meeting to the big day. Can't wait to see our videos!!Stephanie Philipov5. November, 2023Cinemotive just shot our wedding day, and we couldn’t be happier with the team! Raj and Raffie were so professional, we felt like we were in safe hands the entire 14+ hour day. Very personable too, great energy and fun to work with. Thank you, team!Josh Wigney4. October, 2023John and the team at Cinemotive were absolutely fantastic. From the lead up to the wedding (including our pre wedding shoot which the photos were amazing) to the day we could not fault their service. John was also happy to answer an email, or set up a meeting if needed, and was so helpful throughout the whole process. Not only were they extremely professional, the team brought a positive and upbeat energy to the day which helped calm everyone’s nerves. We cannot thank John, Tim, Mikey and Andrew enough for everything they did on the day. We cannot wait to see the final product! Kelly & JoshKiara Araco18. September, 2023John and his team were AMAZING! They made the day run smooth and were all over everything. We can't wait to see our wedding photos as they did the most incredible job with our pre-wedding shoot.Tony DimSim18. September, 2023John, Gabriel and Andrew were the best to deal with from the beginning till the end. Very professional and made everyone feel relaxed so we can enjoy our wedding.George Yousef7. August, 2023Dear John and the team at Cinemotive, We don’t know where to begin with thanking you for partaking in our special day. Your charisma, friendly nature, patience and hilarious comments and commentary kept us laughing the whole day. By the end of the day you felt like part of the family. Thank you for making our big day that much easier with your genuine care, professionalism and effortless skill. We can’t wait to see our wedding video and all the magical moments you captured for us! Lots of love, George and Christine YousefMarie6. July, 2023Right from the start, John was incredibly professional, attentive, and passionate about his craft. His attention to detail and commitment to capturing those priceless moments really stood out. I was blown away by the quality of their work and their ability to make the entire process so effortless and enjoyable to capture genuine moments.Samantha Vassallo3. July, 2023We had the best experiance with Cinemotive! From the Pre- shoot to the laughs on our wedding day, the team made it easy and enjoyable. On the most special day of our lives it was important to have the best! Highly recommend!Robert Galati7. June, 2023One of the most talented and professional film & photography crews in Sydney. 5 stars is not enough!
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