Photos by Jay is now a full accredited member of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP). To be accepted into the AIPP I had my portfolio assessed by 2 senior AIPP members who are respected Aussie photographers. I had to supply my public liability insurance info and ABN, along with a declaration confirming that I will, at all times, provide services ethically and honestly.

For you as a client, this means I will always be up front and honest about my fees and what’s included in your photography package. It also means your wedding photos will be of a very high professional standard and that I will strive to add style and creativity to make your photos unique and beautiful.

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I’m pleased to announce a new service for Photos by Jay - corporate event, headshot and function photography. If you or the company you work for need a photographer for corporate events, headshots and group shots, office fit outs, office functions (Christmas parties, end of year parties, charity functions etc.), or product and media launches, let me know. I’ve got lots of experience photographing indoors and outdoors, and within limited time frames - after all, I am a wedding photographer too! Check out some more information and samples of my corporate event, headshot and function photography work.

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Schmap is a leading online digital travel guide publisher. Their online directories integrate maps, images, video and descriptive information on attractions, events, pubs, clubs, restaurants and more for all major cities around the world. I was recently contacted by Schmap for permission to use a photo I took of Hugo’s bar and restaurant at Sydney’s Kings Cross. It was taken as part of a corporate photography assignment. My photo is now used on Schmap as the image for Hugo’s bar - here it is and here’s the link to Hugo’s on Schmap.

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Exciting news! Lonely Planet, publishers of world-renowned travel guides, have commissioned one of my photographs for publication! It is for the 2008 edition of their Sydney city guide. This is the photo they selected. Look out for the Lonely Planet Sydney guide in book stores February.

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I was very excited about photographing this wedding. Having visited Long Reef near Collaroy in Sydney’s Northern Beaches for the first time only a week before, I was taken aback by the magnificent views from the top of the hill. I could easily see the coastline north and south for several kilometres, and the dramatic clouds rolled overhead. I couldn’t wait to take some photos at this beautiful location, and was rewarded with some great shots. Take a look at some of the photos from the truly spectacular and fun-filled day wedding and night reception at the Collaroy Beach Services Club.

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Matt and Ellie invited me to photograph their special day within the historical and breathtaking walls of the Mosman Gunner’s Barracks in Sydney’s North. High on a hill affording uninterrupted views of the Sydney skyline, Harbour Bridge and Opera House, the now decommissioned barracks provided a dramatic backdrop for this wonderfully intimate gathering.

Check out the photos from the day here.

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Last weekend Ben and Miranda were married in an intimate gathering of close friends and family. They were wed in a very photogenic part of Sydney - a small park by the water at Milsons Point in North Sydney near Luna Park. A huge old tree sheltered us during the ceremony, and afterwards I sneaked away with the newlyweds to get some shots of them beneath old archways and in front of historic sandstone walls. Miranda’s rich ruby red wedding dress stole the show - I’m still in awe of its original design and opulent beauty. Check out the photos from the day here.

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A few months ago I photographed the marriage ceremony of young couple Santonu and Somaiya. They were very happy with the photos and so asked me to photograph their reception last weekend. It took place aboard the Sydney Glass Island, which always blows me away with its unique design, elegant table settings, beautiful panoramic Sydney harbour views and top-notch service. After some romantic photos in the Sydney Royal Botanical Gardens, we boarded the barge at the jetty next to the Sydney Opera House and cruised through the shimmering night until about midnight. It was an energetic evening filled with fun, smiles, tears and hugs and I felt honoured to be a part of it.

Check out the photo gallery here.

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Young happy newlyweds Ulisses and Sarah asked me to take some photos around Sydney’s Milsons Point and Sydney Harbour to send back to their family in Brazil. The afternoon light really worked some magic on this already photogenic and vibrant couple! This was my first attempt using some awesome new photoshop actions and my first shoot done exclusively using my lovely new 50mm/1.4 lens on the Canon 40D - let me know what you think. Check out the photos here.

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Hot new Sydney live dance act the Gauge Breakers invited me along to take some colourful and unusual shots of their energetic live DJ set at Sydney’s lively Havana Club De Luxe in Sydney’s Kings Cross. Check out the photos here.

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I’ve decided to take my wedding photography to the next level. I just picked up a brand new Canon EOS 40D digital SLR today and am eager to become familiar with its wealth of new features. I’m expecting better image quality, faster focusing (for more “keepers” at the weddings I shoot), low-light quality (for dimly-lit churches) and faster frame rate (to get some great shots of the bouquet toss and garter toss). Here is my initial review of the Canon EOS 40D along with some test images for comparison.

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I’ve put up brand new galleries of two weddings I photographed recently. One was at Star Room - 6 levels above ground next to Sydney’s famous Imax theatre in Darling Harbour. The second was at Sydney’s Historical Rocks - I photographed the couple against a breathtaking sunset backdrop accentuated by the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Check out gallery 1 and gallery 2.

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This is part 3 of the digital photography tips series. In this tutorial I talk about keeping your lines straight, effects using camera tilt, focussing on eyes, and including floors in your people photography. Read take better photos in 4 easy steps - part 3.

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In the past few weeks, search engine Google has changed something in its algorithm. As a result, I’m proud to announce that PhotosByJay is ranking higher than ever. Read more about what happened and my take on the new changes, plus get an insight into how I designed this site with users and search engines in mind.

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