About

Overview & Vibe

Dennis Tan photographs weddings from Churchlands, across Perth, the Swan Valley and the South West. He came to it sideways: a hip injury ended his triathlon habit, he picked up a camera to stay near the action, and sport turned into people. Four collections run from four hours to twelve, starting at $2,950, and each one states roughly how many photographs come back — 300 to 400 at the short end, 900 to 1,200 at the long one.

Style & Approach

Relaxed, candid and documentary, with gentle guidance rather than posing. He offers direction when it is wanted, lifts the energy when it flags, and steps back when something real is happening — an approach couples describe as laid back and without excessive staging. He is explicit that the aim is to photograph the people and connections, not just how the day looked, which he traces to growing up with very few photographs of his own childhood.

Ideal For

Camera-shy couples, and anyone who wants to feel unobserved. He describes himself as calm, friendly and slightly quirky, and says so partly to reassure people who dread being photographed. A Malaysian Australian who speaks English and Mandarin, he works comfortably across cultures, and the Platinum collection exists specifically for large cultural weddings with multiple ceremonies and locations. LGBTQIA+ couples are welcomed explicitly.

The Need-to-Knows

Collections start at $2,950 and the full price list is sent on request. Every one includes professionally edited high-resolution images, a private online gallery and a keepsake box of 6x4 inch fine art prints, from ten prints on Bronze to thirty on Platinum. Gold and Platinum add a second photographer, for four and six hours respectively. Booking takes a signed contract and a 30 per cent retainer. Sneak peeks land within 24 to 72 hours and the full gallery in roughly 8 to 12 weeks.

Standout Feature

The albums are a serious separate craft: handcrafted in Sydney from ten-colour inkjet cotton rag prints, bound as seamless double-page spreads, with custom embossing and a choice of forty-five covers in leather, silk and linen. The design runs through an online proofing system with two rounds of revisions before production.

Albums & Prints

Handcrafted Wedding Album. Price: Not published. Description: Individually designed and handcrafted in Sydney from ten-colour inkjet cotton rag prints, bound as seamless double page spreads, with custom text embossing and a choice of forty-five covers in leather, silk, linen and other materials.
Album Design Revision. Price: $50. Description: Two rounds of design changes are included; each additional revision carries a design fee.

Appointment Policy

Send your wedding date, venue and plans to start.
Coverage is chosen together, then the date is secured with a signed contract and retainer.
A run sheet, family photo list and portrait timeline are planned before the day.

Areas Serviced

Churchlands-based, photographing weddings across Perth and Western Australia.
Weddings are covered in Perth, the Swan Valley and the South West.

Booking & Deposit

A 30 per cent retainer and a signed contract secure the date.

Hours of Coverage

[4,12]

Nearby Landmarks

Caversham House
Guildhall
Moore and Moore
Old Swan Brewery
Riverbank Estate

Photography Packages

Bronze. Price: Not published individually. Description: Four hours of coverage with one photographer, ten 6x4 inch fine art prints and roughly 300 to 400 digital images. Built for elopements and intimate weddings, covering the ceremony, portraits and part of the reception.
Silver. Price: Not published individually. Description: Six hours with one photographer, fifteen fine art prints and roughly 450 to 600 digital images, covering getting ready, the ceremony, portraits and the first half of the reception.
Gold. Price: Not published individually. Description: Eight hours with two photographers, the second for four hours, twenty fine art prints and roughly 600 to 800 digital images. Full-day coverage from getting ready to the dance floor opening.
Platinum. Price: Not published individually. Description: Twelve hours with two photographers, the second for six hours, thirty fine art prints and roughly 900 to 1,200 digital images. Designed for large cultural weddings with multiple ceremonies, locations and complex logistics.

Photography Style

candid
documentary
natural
relaxed

Price Notes

Collections start at $2,950 and the full price list is sent on request.
Booking requires a signed contract and a 30 per cent retainer.
Album designs include two rounds of revisions; further edits are $50 each.

Services Offered

Wedding Photography
Elopement Photography
Engagement and Pre-Wedding Sessions
Family and Event Photography
Commercial Photography
Wedding Albums
Gift Certificates

Starting Price

From $2,950

Turnaround Time

Sneak peek images arrive within 24 to 72 hours.
The full gallery is delivered in approximately 8 to 12 weeks.
Album production takes one to two months once the design is approved.

What You Receive

Professionally edited high resolution digital images
Private online gallery
Keepsake box with selected 6x4 inch fine art prints
Second photographer on the Gold and Platinum collections
Sneak peek images within 24 to 72 hours

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Contact

Website: dennistancreative.com.au
Phone: +61 401 358 277

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