About

Overview & Vibe

Fika Pictures is Al, a documentary wedding and portrait photographer working from offices at Mornington on the Mornington Peninsula and at West Hobart in Tasmania. Close to two decades in, the promise is a plain one: you will never be asked to play up to the camera, and the words ‘say cheese’ will not be uttered. Only a limited number of weddings are taken each year.

Style & Approach

Natural, timeless and documentary, often described as reportage or photojournalism. No posing, jumping, twirling or dancing to order; the work is candid and unobtrusive, capturing the day as it unfolds. Available light is preferred and flash largely avoided, which is what gives the photographs their consistent look and lets atmosphere and personality come through honestly.

Ideal For

Couples who want the day documented rather than directed, and who would rather have an unobtrusive presence than a photographer running the room. Weddings range from smaller affairs and coastal elopements to multi-day celebrations, including Indian, Chinese and Jewish traditions, across Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Hobart and Tasmania.

The Need-to-Knows

Coverage typically begins two to three hours before the ceremony and runs through the speeches and first dance. Between 300 and 500 processed images arrive in both colour and black and white, six to eight weeks after the day, with a 4K slideshow and indefinite cloud access. An unlimited personal-use licence means images can be printed and shared freely. Travel is included for all Melbourne weddings. Pricing is sent by email on enquiry.

Standout Feature

The albums are treated as the point of the whole exercise. Two handmade ranges are offered — traditional leather-bound books by Jorgensen and the eco-friendly Folio range — built with fine leathers, archival papers and high quality printing, designed with the couple involved and with unlimited revisions before anything is printed.

Albums & Prints

Traditional Wedding Album. Description: Handmade leather-bound albums by Jorgensen, using fine leathers, archival papers and high quality printing, with the couple involved in the design.
Eco-Friendly Album. Description: The Folio Albums range, offered as an environmentally conscious alternative in the same handmade tradition.
Print And Framing Store. Description: A professional print, album, framing and product store built into the personal cloud system.

Appointment Policy

Send an enquiry to check availability and receive the brochure by email.
Unlimited remote pre-wedding consultations are included once booked.

Areas Serviced

Offices at Mornington on the Mornington Peninsula and at West Hobart in Tasmania.
Photographs weddings across Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Hobart and Tasmania.
Commissioned across Australia, in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Hours of Coverage

No details available.

Nearby Landmarks

Mornington Pier
Mills Beach
Port Phillip Bay
Arthurs Seat
Point Nepean

Photography Packages

Wedding Photography Commission. Description: Coverage typically starting two to three hours before the ceremony and running through the speeches, first dance and beyond, with between 300 and 500 processed images delivered in both colour and black and white, a personalised 4K slideshow, indefinite cloud access and an unlimited personal-use licence. Options suit durations from smaller affairs to multi-day events.
Engagement Shoot. Description: An optional pre-wedding session added by around half of couples.
Second Photographer. Description: A trained second photographer can be added to any wedding commission.

Photography Style

documentary
natural
timeless
candid

Price Notes

Travel expenses are included for all Melbourne weddings.
An unlimited personal-use licence is included, so images can be printed and shared without further cost.
Pricing, options and a full brochure are sent by email on enquiry.
Only a limited number of weddings are taken each year.

Services Offered

Wedding Photography
Elopement And Intimate Wedding Photography
Engagement Shoots
Second Photographer
Wedding Albums
Family Portrait Photography
Business Headshot Photography

Starting Price

No details available.

Travel & Destination

Travel expenses are included for all Melbourne weddings.
Commissions elsewhere in Australia and overseas are quoted individually.

Turnaround Time

Wedding images arrive six to eight weeks after the wedding, often sooner.
Initial album designs are put together within three weeks, with unlimited tweaks.
Once an album design is approved it is produced and delivered within a further two to three weeks.

What You Receive

Between 300 and 500 processed images in both colour and black and white
Indefinite access to a personal cloud system for viewing, sharing and download
Professional print, album, framing and product store within that system
Personalised 4K slideshow for desktops and devices
Full set of high-resolution images ready to share
Unlimited personal-use licence to print and share without extra cost
Unlimited remote pre-wedding consultations

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Contact

Website: fikapictures.com.au
Phone: 0406 377 554

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