Wedding Photographers · Melbourne, Victoria · By appointment

Sentient Studio

About

Overview & Vibe

Sentient Studio is the wedding photography practice of Jessica Grilli, working from Melbourne across Australia and overseas. The approach is documentary and unobtrusive: she works quietly, blending into the background so the day unfolds on its own terms. Film and digital run side by side in every package, and the resulting galleries lean warm, textured and unposed.

Style & Approach

She describes the work as documentary and intuitive, a fly-on-the-wall record of feelings, fleeting interactions and quiet details. Every image is hand edited in a mix of colour and black and white, then sequenced so the gallery flows like the day itself. Her film experiments span 35mm to medium format, and she is candid that the style does not fit neatly into one box.

Ideal For

Couples who would rather be documented than directed, and who like the idea of film grain alongside the safety of digital coverage. Full-day weddings of six to nine hours sit at the centre of the offering, while a separate elopement and micro wedding package covers celebrations of fifteen guests or fewer. Destination couples are well served, with multi-day coverage available.

The Need-to-Knows

Wedding coverage starts at $6,200 for six hours, with additional hours at $600. Elopements and micro weddings begin at $3,200 for two hours. A signed contract and a non-refundable deposit of $3,100 secure the date, with the balance due four weeks before the wedding. Galleries arrive within eight to ten weeks and stay online for twelve months. She carries backup cameras and lenses and public liability insurance to $20 million.

Standout Feature

Film and digital are included in every package rather than sold as an upgrade, so each gallery carries the depth of 35mm alongside complete digital coverage. She also limits herself to fifteen weddings a year, which keeps the attention on each one.

Albums & Prints

Integrated Print Lab Service
Print Release

Appointment Policy

Calls and video chats available on weekdays; bookings confirmed with a signed contract and deposit

Areas Serviced

Melbourne and across Australia, with destination weddings worldwide

Booking & Deposit

$3,100

Hours of Coverage

2 to 9 hours of coverage.

Nearby Landmarks

No details available.

Photography Packages

Wedding Coverage From Six Hours
Elopement And Micro Wedding Coverage From Two Hours
Custom Quoted Destination Packages

Photography Style

documentary
candid
natural
film
timeless

Price Notes

Additional wedding hours are $600 each and additional elopement hours $550. A second photographer can be added at $150 per hour. The balance is due four weeks before the wedding, and bookings are limited to fifteen weddings a year in 2026.

Services Offered

Wedding Photography
Elopement And Micro Wedding Photography
Destination Wedding Photography
Second Photographer

Starting Price

From $6,200

Travel & Destination

Travel fees may apply depending on location; destination quotes include all flights, ground transportation and accommodation

Turnaround Time

8-10 weeks

What You Receive

Thirty Five Millimetre Film And Digital Photography
Five Hundred To One Thousand Edited Images
High Resolution Online Gallery Hosted Twelve Months
Pre-Wedding Timeline Consultation
Print Release

By appointment

Contact

Website: sentientstudio.au
Based in: Melbourne, Victoria

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