About
About
Photographer / photo Editor
"Alright, here goes! Up until my early twenties, I lived and breathed volleyball, but after a few too many injuries, I decided to call it quits and pick up a camera instead. The initial draw card was to document my three kids' as they grew up, but I ended up falling in love with capturing couples and so, naturally, I ended up in the wedding world!
Now with 6 years in the industry, I use a 'loose editorial' style to document wedding days. I find this is the perfect mix for couples who want those timeless yet modern portraits, but at the same time, not miss out on the candid, documentary shots that capture the details and the emotion of the day.
I pride myself on being the biggest hype-girl you'll ever meet, and I cannot wait to come and party with you on your big day!"
Photographer + Photo editor
Videographer / Video editor
Videographer / Video editor
"With 13 years of Navy service under my belt, I get to say I’ve lived a career most people only see in films - witnessing the most incredible places, cultures, and landscapes. That chapter shaped me, but what I really wanted was work that would let me lean into creativity and tell stories in my own way, and that’s what led me into the wedding industry. The best part is now I get to work alongside my beautiful partner, Laila, bringing our visions to life.
One of my biggest passions is Super 8 film. It has a rare kind of magic and, if it were practical, I’d love to shoot entire weddings solely on Super 8. In fact, I love it so much that i’ve got one tattooed on my arm, alongside my collection of music legends: Freddie, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Fleetwood Mac, ABBA, Dolly, and Tina Turner’s Proud Mary — or, more accurately in my case, Proud Marry.... Dyslexia: 1, Sam: 0."
Shane is the organisational mastermind of Solemate Studios. With a knack for staying cool under pressure, she runs the show from the comfort of her home office (probably in her comfiest pyjamas).
She’s the one quietly keeping every booking, schedule, invoice, and timeline stitched together behind the scenes, the calm voice of reason when everything else feels chaotic. If you’ve ever wondered how we manage to stay on top of a hundred moving parts at once, the answer is almost always Shane. She catches the details the rest of us miss, anticipates problems before they surface, and somehow does it all while making it look effortless.
In short, if Solemate Studios is a well-oiled machine, Shane is the one spinning all the gears.
Administration Coordinator
ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR
We know being in front of the camera can feel awkward, maybe even overwhelming. But what we’ve learned is that the most beautiful moments happen when you let go of the nerves and simply be.
And for us, it all starts with connection. Connection is at the heart of everything we do. Because when you feel comfortable, that’s when we capture more than just how your day looked... We capture how it felt.
