About

Overview & Vibe

Laurence Gibbs photographs weddings from Adelaide and travels for them, and his portfolio shows it: a villa in Milan, a boat on open water, a castle, a Dior storefront, alongside Adelaide Hills estates and McLaren Vale. Every wedding is shot across both digital and analogue film, and he hand-prints in his own darkroom. He does not cap how much he shoots.

Style & Approach

Candid documentary with an editorial edge, in his own description, blending modern romance with old-world artistry. He shoots 35mm, medium format and large format film alongside digital, which is unusual enough to be the point rather than a flourish, and he describes his job as documenting the day as it unfolds while gently guiding when needed.

Ideal For

Couples who want film in the mix and an editorial look, and couples marrying somewhere far away — travel is included in most cases, whether that is Melbourne, Queenstown or Italy. Elopements and micro weddings get their own bespoke pricing.

The Need-to-Knows

Three wedding collections are published: $3,995 for eight hours, $4,995 for twelve, and $7,995 for twelve with a second photographer and an album. All include unlimited guidance, pre-wedding consults, a venue walkthrough with timeline planning, and an online gallery for twelve months. Elopement pricing is sent on enquiry.

Standout Feature

The darkroom. Black-and-white prints are made by hand on fibre-based paper in his own darkroom, from $475 for an unframed 8 by 10 inch, with larger sizes and framing on request.

Albums & Prints

Wedding album. Price: included in the $7,995 collection. Description: Included outright on the largest collection; not separately priced.
Darkroom prints. Price: From $475. Description: Black-and-white prints made by hand in his own darkroom on fibre-based paper, from an unframed 8 by 10 inch, with larger sizes and framing on request.

Appointment Policy

Availability is checked through an enquiry form, and pricing is sent back with the reply.
He offers to meet beforehand over coffee, wine or a video call.
A venue walkthrough and timeline planning are included in every collection.
Bespoke collections are arranged for multi-day celebrations and destination weddings.

Areas Serviced

Adelaide and South Australia - his base
Interstate and overseas weddings, with travel included in most cases
Destination elopements quoted individually

Hours of Coverage

[8,12]

Nearby Landmarks

Adelaide Botanic Garden - the city's heritage glasshouse gardens
North Terrace - the boulevard of galleries and museums
Adelaide Hills and Mount Lofty - the estates a short drive east
Glenelg and the metropolitan beaches - the coast west of the city

Photography Packages

Eight-hour collection. Price: $3,995. Description: Eight hours of coverage with one photographer, 350 or more high-resolution images, a blend of 35mm and 120 film with digital, unlimited guidance and pre-wedding consults, and an online gallery for twelve months.
Twelve-hour collection. Price: $4,995. Description: Twelve hours of coverage with one photographer, 500 or more high-resolution images, and the same film and digital blend, guidance and twelve-month gallery.
Twelve-hour collection with two photographers. Price: $7,995. Description: Twelve hours with two photographers for more angles, 700 or more high-resolution images, an album, the film and digital blend, guidance and a twelve-month gallery.
Engagement session. Price: From $575. Description: Portraits before the wedding, delivered in film and digital format with a full gallery.
Analogue film. Price: From $100. Description: Added to any collection, shot slowly and intentionally.
Elopements and micro weddings. Price: quoted on enquiry. Description: A single all-inclusive collection for South Australian elopements local to Adelaide, with custom hours, 200 or more images, guidance and an online gallery.

Photography Style

candid
documentary
editorial
film
analogue
fine art

Price Notes

Travel costs are already included in most cases, interstate and overseas.
Analogue film can be added from $100.
Hand-made darkroom prints start at $475.
An engagement session can be added from $575.
Elopement and micro-wedding pricing is quoted individually.

Services Offered

Wedding Photography
Elopement And Micro-Wedding Photography
Destination Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Film Photography In 35mm, Medium And Large Format
Hand-Made Darkroom Printing
Studio Portraits

Starting Price

From $3,995

Travel & Destination

Travel costs are already included in most cases, interstate and overseas.
For a destination he particularly wants to shoot, he says he may waive the travel fee entirely.

Turnaround Time

No details available.

What You Receive

Between 350 And 700 Or More High-Resolution Digital Images By Collection
A Blend Of 35mm And 120 Film With Digital
Online Gallery For Twelve Months
Unlimited Guidance And Pre-Wedding Consults
Venue Walkthrough And Timeline Planning
Album Included On The Largest Collection

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Contact

Website: laurencegibbs.com

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