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Wedding Photographers · Newcastle, New South Wales · By appointment
Rope and Pulley
About
Overview & Vibe
Rope and Pulley is a Newcastle wedding photography and videography studio run by two directors, serving Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and Sydney. The tone is playful and warm, with the team blending into the crowd like invisible paparazzi.
Style & Approach
Fine-art stills with a candid heart: portraits are kept to about 50 minutes, split into mini sessions through the day, so couples can spend time with their guests while the team captures the moments in between.
Ideal For
Couples who want photo and film from one team, and fun, relaxed coverage of the whole day at a Newcastle or Hunter Valley venue.
The Need-to-Knows
- Photography starts from $4,500 and videography from $4,900.
- The combined photo and video package starts from $8,900.
- Sneak peeks arrive within a week and the full gallery in 8 to 10 weeks.
- No travel costs within 1.5 hours of Newcastle.
Standout Feature
Around 1,000 edited images from a typical wedding, with an express-edit option that delivers the full gallery within 10 days.
Albums & Prints
- Wedding Album — From $1,300. A customisable heirloom album crafted from fine materials.
Appointment Policy
- Start with a casual chat by phone or Zoom to talk through package options.
- A booking fee and signed contract secure the date, on a first-come, deposit-paid basis.
- A pre-wedding meeting and unlimited planning support are included.
Areas Serviced
- Newcastle – Based in Newcastle, with no travel costs within 1.5 hours' drive.
- Hunter Valley – Covered within the free-travel radius from Newcastle.
- Sydney – Serviced regularly, with a light travel cost discussed for weddings further away.
Booking & Deposit
- A booking fee and signed contract secure the date; the amount is not published.
Hours of Coverage
- Half-day coverage from the ceremony or full-day coverage from preparations to the dancefloor.
Nearby Landmarks
- Nobbys Beach – Newcastle's headland beach and lighthouse at the harbour mouth.
- Newcastle Ocean Baths – Art deco sea baths on the city's eastern foreshore.
- Fort Scratchley – A historic hilltop fort with views over the harbour.
- Merewether Baths – Large ocean pools south of the city centre.
- Blackbutt Reserve – Bushland and walking trails in the heart of Newcastle.
Photography Packages
- Photography — From $4,500. One of the two directors with hourly coverage, pre-wedding planning, a hand-edited online gallery and sneak peeks.
- Videography — $4,900 to $6,900. A 7 to 10 minute cinematic film with drone footage and raw ceremony and speech coverage.
- Fusion Photo and Video — From $8,900. A photo and video team for full-day coverage, with most couples investing $9,900 to $11,200.
Photography Style
- candid
- fine art
- relaxed
Price Notes
- Most couples invest $9,900 to $11,200 in the combined photo and video package.
- An engagement shoot is $700 when booked with a wedding package.
- Weddings within 1.5 hours of Newcastle carry no travel cost.
- No discounts are offered, though costs may be reduced for smaller gatherings.
Services Offered
- Wedding Photography
- Wedding Videography
- Photo And Video Packages
- Engagement Sessions
- Wedding Albums
Starting Price
- From $4,500
Turnaround Time
- A sneak-peek gallery arrives within 7 days of the wedding.
- The full photo gallery is delivered in 8 to 10 weeks, and films in 10 to 13 weeks.
- An express edit add-on delivers the full gallery within 10 days.
What You Receive
- Around 1,000 Edited Images
- Private Online Gallery With Full-Resolution Downloads
- Curated Slideshow
- Sneak Peeks Within A Week
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Contact
- Website
- ropeandpulley.com.au
- Phone
- 0400 349 137
- Based in
- Newcastle, New South Wales
Newcastle, New South Wales
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