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Anchor + Hope Photography

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OVERVIEW

At Anchor + Hope Photography we genuinely believe in providing our clients with the absolute best experience possible!

That experience begins with our initial interaction, and continues along every step of your wedding journey. 

Booking Anchor + Hope is not simply a set and forget proposition. We regularly check in to make sure your plans are on track and running smoothly. When requsted, we're more than happy to offer advice, help with logistics or share our 12+ years of wedding industry experience. For while taking charge of the photographic aspects of your big day is our primary responsibility, our primary goal remains ensuring that your entire wedding experience is as smooth, stress free and enjoyable as can be. Why are we so invested you might ask? Well, experience has shown us that remaining interested and involved in our clients' plans makes for  working relationships built on trust. And it's this trust that is the number one difference between having happy, relaxed couples or uncomfortably anxious couples in front of the camera. 

About

Hi, I'm Cam, owner and principal photographer of Anchor + Hope Photography. 2025 is my 15th year shooting weddings , but despite this it feels like only yesterday that I was nervously packing my gear and heading off to the Yarra Valley to shoot my first wedding! Since then I've had the honour of documenting close to 500 weddings, each one as unique as the couple at the very centre of the celebration. I'd love to hear about your plans and suggest how I might bring your vision to life.

Cam Grove

Owner / Photographer

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Location

Service Area Melbourne & Surrounding Areas

Melbourne & Surrounding Areas
Melbourne & Surrounding Areas

FAQ

I shot my first wedding in 2009, and became a full time wedding photographer in 2012. In that time I've shot almost 500 weddings all across Australia (haven't shot a wedding in South Australia yet but hoping 2026 might be the year!)

This is a great question. My style of photography is probably what you've seen described variously as candid, journalistic or photo documentary. What that actually means is that for me I'm primarily concerned with the story of your day ; the tiny moments, the little interactions, the things happening on the periphery of the celebration, not just at the centre. The vast majority of my clients come to me because they want their wedding photography to be about their family and friends as much as them. If you're looking for a photographer that's mainly concerned with posing and portraits, then I might not be the right fit for you! For while I love portraits, I still approach that part of the day in a very loose and relaxed manner - I'm trying to capture you as you are, not trying to land you on the cover of Vogue!

Occasionally I'll have a second shooter when either guest numbers or logistics necessitate it, but in most cases it is just me. I firmly believe, and have done so throughout my career, that the more people you have running around with cameras, the more self conscious the guests become. My style of work very much relies on remaining as inconspicuous as possible. I don't want your guests to feel under surveillance! I want to capture them letting their hair down, being animated, bent over in laughter, or crying with joy. None of this happens when they're aware that someone is pointing a camera in their direction. The greatest feedback I can receive after the wedding day is complete is that my clients or guests barely knew I was there.

Within 24 hrs of your wedding day finishing you'll receive a link to your Sneak Peaks Gallery - this is a password protected online gallery that will have somewhere in the vicinity of 50 shots from throughout the day. We recognize that we live in a world where instant gratification is largely expected and so being able to feed that immediate appetite is very important. From there we try and have your complete gallery available within 3 to 4 weeks. At peak times this may drift out to 6 weeks at the absolute longest. All our editing is done inhouse by actual humans, as opposed to the AI engines that a majority of photographers rely on these days. When you receive the link to your completed gallery you'll find an attached storefront through which you and your guests can order any prints, enlargements or albums that you desire.


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Couples consistently highlight Cam as a talented, easygoing, and professional photographer who genuinely cares about capturing the love and happiness of their wedding day. His calm demeanor and relaxed approach help keep bridal parties organized and relaxed, even under challenging conditions like rain or traffic. Many reviewers appreciate his clear communication and ability to deliver stunning imagery that exceeds expectations, with some holding onto his name for years before their wedding. The recurring positive theme is his capacity to create beautiful, timeless photos and make the experience enjoyable and memorable. While the overall feedback is overwhelmingly enthusiastic, a subtle note of his adaptability and dedication under less-than-ideal circumstances adds to his reputation as a trusted choice for couples seeking heartfelt, high-quality wedding photography.

March 2021

Cam was a real gem to work with, he was really relaxed and calm, knew how to keep a lard bridal party organised for photos, and really allowed each of us to have a great time.

Rob L.

Anchor + Hope Photography

Thanks Rob, what a great day we had!

October 2018

Cam captured perfectly the love and happiness of our wedding day. He was calm and easy to communicate to through the entire process. We have now receive our final edits and we are both over the moon, they are beautiful.

Lisa W.

Anchor + Hope Photography

So glad you love the images Lisa, it was an absolute pleasure capturing the day for you.

May 2018

Cam is highly recommended! Super talented and easy going. Your vision through the lens is incredible Cam, and I am so glad I held onto your name for 3 years before I even got engaged! Truly one of the best! Kindest regards, Aleks and Tiffany

Tiffany M.

Anchor + Hope Photography

Hi Tiffany - 3 years is a long time to hang onto a photographer's name! So grateful that you guys put your trust in me and that the work surpassed your expectations :)

January 2018

What can we say? Cam is truly amazing - the most incredible wedding photos we have ever seen and also a wonderful guy who we loved sharing our day with and had so much fun with. We wouldn't recommend anyone else. Thank you Cam X

Jessica P.

February 2016

Fantastic!! We were really happy with him.

Jennifer P.


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