About

Overview & Vibe

Jason has photographed weddings for about ten years, from big parties to small ceremonies, and now works out of Townsville across north Queensland. He shoots the day as it happens rather than arranging it: the groomsmen cutting price tags off their jackets, the in-laws mid-laugh, the speeches going off script, the dance floor late on. Full-day coverage usually runs about ten hours and he does not put the camera down until the day is done.

Style & Approach

Candid and documentary, built for couples who want to be present with their people instead of performing for a lens all day. Ninety reviews describe the same thing from the other side — a calm, unhurried presence that guests barely notice, and galleries that carry the whole run of the day rather than a set of arranged portraits. Film is available as an add-on, shot on a 1977 Nikon.

Ideal For

Couples marrying around Townsville and Magnetic Island, and up through the tropical north to Mission Beach, Palm Cove, Cairns and Port Douglas. The elopement collection suits gatherings of up to twenty. Couples who want the loose, funny, unposed half of the day recorded as carefully as the ceremony will recognise the work.

The Need-to-Knows

Three wedding collections: an elopement package, an eight-hour package running from preparations through the ceremony to the early reception, and ten-hour full-day coverage. Albums, an engagement session and the film add-on are priced separately. A thirty per cent deposit secures the date and the balance falls due a month before. Sneak peeks land within a week and the full gallery within four.

Standout Feature

Nothing is buried in fine print — the packages, the add-ons and the payment split are all published up front, and if a day runs differently, with an earlier start, a later finish or extra locations, he builds the coverage around it rather than charging against a template.

Albums & Prints

Fine art wedding album. Price: From $1,500. Description: A ten by ten inch album protected in book cloth, with a choice of cover materials at no extra cost and the couple's names and wedding date debossed on the front.

Appointment Policy

Send an enquiry by email to check whether your date is free.
A coffee or video call follows so you can get a feel for working together before booking.
A signed agreement and a thirty per cent deposit secure the date.

Areas Serviced

Based in Townsville, covering the city, The Strand and Magnetic Island.
Travels north to Cairns and Port Douglas for weddings through the year, with published work at Palm Cove, Mission Beach, Mareeba and the Atherton Tablelands.
Most weddings are in far north Queensland, with coverage available throughout Australia and internationally.

Booking & Deposit

A thirty per cent deposit is required to secure the wedding date, with the remaining seventy per cent due one month before the day.

Hours of Coverage

[8,10]

Nearby Landmarks

The Strand and Castle Hill in Townsville, with Magnetic Island a short ferry across the bay.
Sacred Heart Cathedral on Flinders Lane, and The Ville on the waterfront.
North through Mission Beach, Palm Cove and Port Douglas, and inland to Mareeba and the Atherton Tablelands.

Photography Packages

Elopement. Price: $2,400. Description: An intimate package for up to twenty guests, covering the ceremony, family photographs and portraits, for couples marrying without a large wedding.
Prep to Reception Formalities. Price: $4,900. Description: Eight hours of coverage taking in the getting-ready, the ceremony and the first few hours of the reception.
Full-Day Coverage, Prep to Party. Price: $5,500. Description: Ten hours covering the entire day from bridal preparations through to the dance floor. The most popular option.

Photography Style

candid
documentary
relaxed
natural

Price Notes

A thirty per cent deposit secures the date and the remaining seventy per cent is due one month before the wedding.
Film coverage is $600 for two rolls of 35mm, a set of six by four prints and the digital files added to the gallery.
An engagement session is $600 for eighty to one hundred edited images.
Days that run longer, start earlier or move between extra locations are built around rather than charged against a set template.

Services Offered

Wedding Photography
Elopement Photography
Engagement Sessions
Film Photography
Wedding Albums

Starting Price

From $2,400

Turnaround Time

A sneak peek set arrives within one week of the wedding.
The full wedding gallery arrives within four weeks.
Engagement session images are delivered within three weeks.

What You Receive

Private online gallery with both high and low-resolution images
Sneak peek set of edited images within one week
Full gallery within four weeks of the wedding
Pre-wedding consultation over video call or coffee
Comprehensive client guide covering packages, add-ons and tips
Custom timeline assistance for the day

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Contact

Website: therawphotographer.com

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