Jen & Andy

ABOUT US

roam ahead media / WEDDINGS

Roam Ahead Media is a small creative content business located in Newcastle NSW, owned by myself, Jen (I'll be your photographer & or videographer) & second shooter / partner in crime - Andy (filmmaker, drone op, Super8 wizard, dog lover & my fiancé). We're certainly not your average filmmakers! 

We have been proudly shooting weddings since 2014 & have grown our unique expertise ever since then.

In the days we're not shooting weddings, we're covering live sets or creating music videos for several artists such as Client Liaison, Thundamentals, CXLOE, Trophy Eyes, Hands Like Houses & so on. If not that, then it is working with small to large businesses on their branding awareness, or digitising old media like photo negatives or slides, video tapes from those old handycams or super8 & 16mm film from those cameras back in 1960's.

We love to explore & have adventures whether that be camping, roadtrips, hiking to waterfalls or just taking on the short & dangerous journey to get some shnitty! - Get in ma belly!

It's certainly easy to say that we love the outdoors! But most of all - we love and adore our fur-baby / ewok (Shandy), whom we love to spoil rotten! Here's some unsolicited Shandy spam pics below!

Roam Ahead Media is a small creative content business located in Newcastle NSW, owned by myself, Jen (I'll be your photographer & or videographer) & second shooter / partner in crime - Andy (filmmaker, drone op, Super8 wizard, dog lover & my fiancé). 

We have been proudly shooting weddings since 2014 & have grown our unique expertise ever since then.

In the days we're not shooting weddings, we're covering live sets or creating music videos for several artists such as Client Liaison, Thundamentals, CXLOE, Trophy Eyes, Hands Like Houses & so on. If not that, then it is working with small to large businesses on their branding awareness, or digitising old media like photo negatives or slides, video tapes from those old handycams or super8 & 16mm film from those cameras back in 1960's.

We love to explore & have adventures whether that be camping, roadtrips, hiking to waterfalls or just taking on the short & dangerous journey to get some shnitty! - Get in ma belly!

It's certainly easy to say that we love the outdoors! But most of all - we love and adore our fur-baby / ewok (Shandy), whom we love to spoil rotten! Here's some unsolicited Shandy spam pics below!

We will be celebrating you & with you, whether that be letting loose on the D floor with nanna & yourself or having a bit of a cry during the ceremony or speeches. Let's just say that we actually care about you two & we focus on the experience we can provide you, not the generic services that anyone could give. After-all, it's your wedding day, so why shouldn't it be that extra bit special & different?

We acknowledge that your wedding videos & or photos will be your first family heirloom. It's important to us that we provide you the absolute best of the best, so that you can forever cherish & pass them down in your family proudly. This is why we only take on 20 weddings a year - to provide our couples the best experience possible & be fully & completely present for you! 

This means our available spots go quickly, especially in our busier months! So make sure to get in touch as soon as you know your date - we can help you with the rest

the adventure starts now!

We're not your average filmmakers & photographers

our love story

This is part of my love story - where i proposed to andy

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We cannot thank Jen & Andy from Roam Ahead Weddings enough for their incredible Videography services. They are true MASTERS OF THEIR CRAFT! We were blown away by what they captured of our wedding day and how amazing the quality is. Not only is Jen the most beautiful, kind, supportive human but she 1000% cares about making your day super special. She went above and beyond. Amazing communication and delivered an exceptional product that brought us to tears of happiness. Thank you for everything guys, we could not recommend you highly enough. You will not regret booking with Roam Ahead!!!!!! X

1000% cares about making your day super special

After having a stressful time trying to find a photo/video team we stumbled across Roam Ahead. They made the whole process a breeze from booking to the actual day and their communication was A++. On the day they made us all feel very relaxed and the quality of the photos and video that we received are next level amazing. All of the special shots that we wanted were achieved as well as some fantastic candid shots also. You absolutely won’t be disappointed booking this magic dream team and would for all future events.

Communication was A++

Thank you so so much to you and Andrew, you guys have done such an amazing job. So many people commented on how great you guys were. 🥰 So happy and lucky to have you guys there. You made it so fun 🤩

I LOVE IT! 😍 I can’t thank you guys enough for how you have captured our day

YOU MADE IT SO FUN

Thank you so much for our beautiful photos Jen, we love you. They are just amazing! Thank you so much for your constant hard work.

WE LOVE YOU

Jen was extremely helpful and efficient in her delivery. She gave us options on song choices and kept us informed on her progress. The final output exceeded our expectations and will be something my husband and I will cherish forever. It is clear that her attention to detail and of the particulars is why her work is so great. I would highly recommend Jen to anyone who wants wedding videography

EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS

We watched the full video over the weekend and absolutely loved it! There's so many little bits we missed on the day that we could watch again on the video

ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!

What are the Guarantees?

COVID - I offer 100% refund on any event cancelled due to covid-19.
- any postponements will be a transfer of a new secured date or a refund if we are not available

+ Availability to build a tailored package to suit you
+ PAYMENT PLANS MADE AVAILABLE
+ ORGANISATION
+ STRONG COMMUNICATION
+ PROFESSIONALISM
+ A SAFE SPACE FREE FROM JUDGEMENT
+ A HUGE SMILE ON YOUR FACE & ZERO REGRETS

Payment plans are available upon request

You will not be disappointed!
You are booking creatives that are professional, have the many years of experience and care in the field.

Availability to build a tailored package to suit you.

We're here to help & provide guidance & / or recommendations into your wedding planning for if you wish.

Clear & consistent communication throughout as well as a safe space, where everyone is welcome.

Additional Photographer or Videographer: $1500

Super 8 mm Film - $800

Pre-wedding / Engagement shoot - $500

15 Minute Cinematic Short Film - $570

VIP turnaround of 2-4 weeks instead of 6-8 - $1000

Photo Slide show: 2-5minutes - $270

Add Ons

Pricing varies, please enquire so we can tailor a package to suit you

ELOPEMENT

Let's do this! »

$3300

4-6 HRS COVERAGE

1 x Videographer
2-5 Minute Cinematic Short Film
Full Ceremony Edit
OR
1 x Photographer
Edited HI-RES photos on an elegant online gallery

PACKAGE #3

$5300

8 HRS COVERAGE

2 x Videographers
Drone - if weather permits
2-5 Minute Cinematic Short Film
Full Ceremony & Reception Edit
30-40 second sneak peak video within 78hrs of shooting
OR
2 x Photographers
Edited HI-RES photos on an elegant online gallery
5x Sneak Peak images within 78hrs of shooting

PACKAGE #2

Choose your adventure

MOST POPULAR

Pricing starts at $3000

DELIVERY:
Videos are delivered through a digital download & Photos are delivered through an elegant online gallery in which you can view, share and download from. All final products have a turnaround time of 6-8 weeks.
This can vary depending on the time of year and of what services you're after (photo, video, super8 or all).

The highlight videos are delivered in 4K resolution and include music licensing.

PRICING IS IN AUD

$6350

10 HRS COVERAGE

2 x Videographers
Drone - if weather permits
2-5 Minute Cinematic Short Film
Full Ceremony & Reception Edit
30-40 second sneak peak video within 78hrs of shooting
Super 8 mm Film or Pre-wedding / Engagement Shoot 
Includes: specialised flash drive
OR
2 x Photographers
Edited HI-RES photos on an elegant online gallery
10x Sneak Peak images within 78hrs of shooting
Super 8 mm Film: 1-5min video 
35mm Photos (3-6 rolls inclu developing, digitising, editing)
Includes: specialised flash drive

PACKAGE #1

DELIVERY:
Videos are delivered through a digital download & Photos are delivered through an elegant online gallery in which you can view, share and download from. All final products have a turnaround time of 6-8 weeks. This can vary depending on the time of year and of what services you're after (photo, video, super8 or all).

The highlight videos are delivered in 4K resolution and include music licensing.
6HRS COVERAGE
2 VIDEOGRAPHERS
SUPER8 FILM
DRONE
5-10 MINUTE EDITED HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
1 MIN SNEAK PEAK WITHIN 24HRS
LICENSED MUSIC
UNDER 3 WEEKS TURNAROUND

$3900


Want to add Photography - $4600 combined

MORE THAN HALF PRICE OFF!
Want both Videography & Photography? - $6800 combined


Want both Videography & Photography? - $4800 combined

MORE THAN HALF PRICE OFF!
Want both Videography & Photography? - $7850 combined

We chat either through email, over the phone, zoom or in person to gather some information on how we can help you most.

I understand you may be quite busy & don't have much time, so with that we can keep it simple & easy.

GET IN TOUCH

step one

You're booked in, date saved & deposit paid! *happy dance*

BOOKED IN

step two

Now we plan!
We scout locations, assist & guide you through recommendations, answer any questions that you may have & we will be in touch throughout your wedding planning.

PLAN

step three

THE DAY HAS COME, FINALLY!

We arrive nice & early & get right into it!

We will be watching out for every special moment so that you can simply enjoy the day!

THE BIG DAY!

step four

You're so darn excited to get a little sneaky peak, so I will send you 5 pics if you had photography or 3 frames (stills from the video if you only had video) within 78hrs of shooting.

SNEAKY PEAKY

step five

Sit back & relax, you have now received everything from me.

Crack open a beer, pour the champagne or whatever it may be, & enjoy & cherish these family heirlooms you now have!

DELIVERY

step six

How It Works

How It Works

Now we plan!
We scout locations, assist & guide you through recommendations, answer any questions that you may have & we will be in touch throughout your wedding planning.

PLAN

step three

You're booked in, date saved & deposit paid! *happy dance*

BOOKED IN

step two

We chat either through email, over the phone, zoom or in person to gather some information on how we can help you most.

I understand you may be quite busy & don't have much time, so with that we can keep it simple & easy.

GET IN TOUCH

step one

Sit back & relax, you have now received everything from me.

Crack open a beer, pour the champagne or whatever it may be, & enjoy & cherish these family heirlooms you now have!

DELIVERY

step six

You're so darn excited to get a little sneaky peak, so I will send you 5 pics if you had photography or 3 frames (stills from the video if you only had video) within 78hrs of shooting.

SNEAKY PEAKY

step five

THE DAY HAS COME, FINALLY!

We arrive nice & early & get right into it!

We will be watching out for every special moment so that you can simply enjoy the day!

The Big Day!

step four

How It Works

How It Works

I’ve built a range of packages to choose from, where pricing starts at $3,300 through to $7,850 (for AUS weddings). New Zealand and other overseas weddings will be subject to change pricing depending on when and where. Please enquire for these kind of specific details. We offer payment plans & options to custom build your own package! Pricing varies depending on the service you desire: eg: video or photo or both.

Elopements & Micro weddings are lower than my standard wedding packages.

What about pricing?

Super8 film is a way of recording video back in the 60s era! Despite the age of this media type, it's having a HUGE come back where filters to fake this look is massively trending all over social media. Why fake the super 8 look when we can actually film on it? Trust me, its different but a whole lot better than those filters faking it. If you wish to give super 8 a go - I guarantee you won't be disappointed! In fact, you will be so glad you gave it the chance and everyone is going to LOVEEEE it!

What makes this media type so special other than the look? Not many people can master this craft & it is quite expensive to buy this film, develop it and digitise it.
Buying one film reel + processing alone is about $100. The cameras themselves are hard to come by and range from $1k-$5K for working quality film cameras. Digitising can easily add up too.
In regards to your wedding - we cover those costs!

Your film reels will actually last for a very long time. Far longer than flash drives, dvds, vhs tapes, handycam tapes and probably even us and our life -time.

With this service, you will receive this footage incorporated into your highlight film + the added bonus of another edit specifically just of Super 8 footage + you get to keep the film reel/s too! Perfect for handing down as your family heirloom for your future generations.

One film reel (cartridge) records around 3 minutes, so we can use as many film reels as we can if you're keen? One massive positive with this also, is that we digitise and scan the film all in-house with our 4K (resolution) scanner. This is something we’re quite proud about and absolutely love (this is also our other business - digitising and archiving of historic and family films).

Check out some of our highlight reels that have Super8 incorporated in them:
+ SURFARIS - Crescent Head Wedding
+ Talm Beach - Port Stephens Wedding
+ Raffertys Resort - Cams Wharf Wedding

What is Super 8 or 8mm Film?

Heck Yeah, we do!
We are wedding photographers and videographers that cover standard sized weddings, micro weddings and elopements.
Get in touch so we can tailor a package to suit you.

Do you cover Elopements or micro weddings?

Well, you’re going to receive double the amount of footage and shots, so why not? It’s a safer option if you’re wanting anything over 6hrs coverage as well, as the day is pretty non-stop for us. Having the two shooters, allow for a variety of different angles and perspectives, throughout the entire day.

How is an additional Videographer or Photographer a good idea?

FAQs

This shoot will be roughly a 1.5hr-2hr shoot of us frolicking around having fun, laughing our guts out and having an absolute ball whilst you two get a little more familiar with being in front of the camera in an easy going environment. You will get to know me a lot better too, and see that it’s not that scary to be in front of the camera too. IDEA - these images could be used as your wedding invites!?

Why should I consider a Pre-wedding / engagement shoot?

We're based in Newcastle, but shoot all throughout Australia and even overseas! Most commonly, Newcastle Lake Macquarie, Central Coast, Hunter Valley and port stephens.

Where are you located and how far do you travel?

We're based in Newcastle, but shoot all throughout Australia and even overseas! Most commonly, Newcastle Lake Macquarie, Central Coast, Hunter Valley and port stephens.

Where are you located and how far do you travel?

Turnaround times vary depending on the time of the year and to what services are provided. A good estimate is 6-8 weeks.

We offer a rush fee for a faster turnaround time of 2-4 weeks. This means we will bring out the coffee, and edit throughout most days and nights to get this to you in this timeframe.
Please enquire about this if this is something you're after.

What's your turnaround time?

The final products will be handed over via an online digital link where you can download your files. Images will be on an elegant gallery where you can view, download and share with your friends and family. The videos will be the downloadable link.
And flash drives are provided upon request.

The footage is filmed & highlight videos are delivered in 4K resolution.

How will it be handed over?

This shoot will be roughly a 1.5hr-2hr shoot of us frolicking around having fun, laughing our guts out and having an absolute ball whilst you two get a little more familiar with being in front of the camera in an easy going environment. You will get to know me a lot better too, and see that it’s not that scary to be in front of the camera too. IDEA - these images could be used as your wedding invites!?

Why should I consider a Pre-wedding / engagement shoot?

FAQs

It's a common way to reminisce - to physically hold and feel something. But mix that with quality and elegance. These albums will outlast us all! They're made from long lasting quality materials and are customisable to colours, style and aesthetic that your hearts desire. A lovely physical memento to keep on the coffee table, to give your parents, or grandparents to cherish and flick through.

Why should I get a wedding album?

I’ve built a range of packages to choose from, where pricing starts at $3,300 through to $7,850 (for AUS weddings). New Zealand and other overseas weddings will be subject to change pricing depending on when and where. Please enquire for these kind of specific details. We offer payment plans & options to custom build your own package! Pricing varies depending on the service you desire: eg: video or photo or both.

Elopements & Micro weddings are lower than my standard wedding packages.

What about pricing?

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