Melisa Savickas Photographer

I work all over Melbourne and beyond, so if your wedding is based in a location outside of the CBD or Melbourne Metropolitan area, I can certainly help you.  If you list the locations and names of venues during our conversations, it makes it easier to get a clear picture of what your requirements are, and help in planning the photography times. 

A few examples of factors that affect your final investment:

1. Hours required for photography on the day - The locations of your wedding events can extend your length of time significantly. If your preparation is at home in the suburbs, ceremony is in the CBD and reception by the beach, this lengthens the time required for the day. The best thing you can do to save expenses is plan your wedding in a way that is the most efficient in the use of time. If your budget is flexible, you can always propose your dream wedding photography plan to me and obtain a quote for the maximum time you imagine you need, and cut it back if needed later. 
2. Final number of photographs  - There is a significant length of time spent creating beautiful photographs from the images recorded on the day. The time taken rises with the number of final photographs required. The length of time your wedding is photographed on the day will add to the time taken to examinine the entire catalogue of images taken, selecting the best photographs and editing images. I automatically remove images that show people with closed eyes, awkward expressions and so on, leaving the rest of the images for final selection. The best thing you can do is have an approximate final number of edited images in mind when discussing the photography with me. 
3. Amount of editing required - Removing unwanted elements all affects editing time. The best thing you can do is be careful with your appearance (wear false eyelashes if you want that look, rather than have them created later) and your wedding party's clothing. If your bridesmaids need to eat lunch after dressing, but before the ceremony, make sure you cover your clothing to protect it from spills and stains. Also, if you want your group photographs to have all guests present, let them know when you are planning the group photo to occur, so everyone is aware and ready. Whilst it is possible to add guests in later, it is always better to have everyone there in the first place.

I take more images than needed, so I can select the best expressions and nuances for your collection of photographs.

My processing begins with close inspection for your best expressions, poses and content. Next, there is cropping, colour adjustments, minor editing of blemishes and where possible, individual adjustments in images to bring out details and give the image something a little special. The process of perfecting your images takes around twice as long as your wedding shoot takes, as I am meticulous in my editing and will only give you the best quality work.

Long before your wedding, we will discuss your personal taste, specific needs and the plan of your day, so we all understand how to achieve the best results. Rest assured, you will have everything worked out with me beforehand, and have a plan for inclement weather too.

My wedding packages include professional prints and digital files in JPEG format. I also offer artworks for your wall, of your favorite images. If you have a particular package in mind, let me know and I will quote for exactly what you need!