kia ora!

New Zealand

Hiya! I'm Jen & my partner Andy are both photographers and filmmakers from little ol Newcastle in NSW Australia. We have been making our way over to the beautiful Aotearoa to settle our hunger to explore and take in nature. We have spent several months over here on and off over the last few years filming and photographing weddings in both the north and the south island. We can easily say, NZ is our second home. We love any chance we get to spend time over here. 

Pemberton Gardens

Wairau Valley

Whanganui

Malborough - NEW ZEALAND Wedding

NEW ZEALAND Wedding

Christchurch - NEW ZEALAND Wedding

here are a FEW weddings we filmed & photographed in New Zealand. (click / tap the picture to view the gallery)

Let's do this! »

$4900

4 HRS COVERAGE
(this is the ceremony and little after)


1 x Videographer or Photographer



EDITS
1 Minute Cinematic Short Film
Full Ceremony Film
OR
Edited HI-RES photos on an elegant online gallery

PACKAGE #3

$6600

8 HRS COVERAGE
(typically this is most of the day)


2 xVideographers or Photographers
Drone - if weather permits


EDITS

2-5 Minute Cinematic Short Film
Full Ceremony & Reception Film
Super 8 mm Film
OR
Edited HI-RES photos on an elegant online gallery

PACKAGE #2

Additional Photographer or Videographer: $1500

Super 8 mm Film - $900

Pre-wedding / Engagement shoot - $500

15 Minute Cinematic Short Film - $600

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

Photo Slide show: 2-5minutes - $300

Add Ons

Pricing varies depending on what you wish to do.
Please enquire so we can tailor a package to suit you

ELOPEMENT

Choose your adventure

Want both Videography & Photography?
Our price: $7000 combined

VALUED AS $8,000-$14,500 - SAVING A CRAZY AMOUNT!

MOST POPULAR

Want both Videography & Photography?
Our price: $5900 combined

VALUED AS $6,000-$13,000 - SAVING LOADS!

$8100

10 HRS COVERAGE
(typically this covers everything + more)

2 xVideographers or Photographers
Drone - if weather permits

EDITS
2-5 Minute Cinematic Short Film
5-10 Minute Cinematic Extended Film
30-40 second sneak peek video within 78hrs of shooting
Full Ceremony & Reception Film
Super 8 mm Film
COMPLIMENTARY: Pre-wedding / Engagement Shoot 
OR
Edited HI-RES photos on an elegant online gallery
Super 8 mm Film: 1-5min video 
COMPLIMENTARY: Pre-wedding / Engagement Shoot 

PACKAGE #1

Want both Videography & Photography?
Our price: $8900 combined

VALUED AS $9,000-$16,000 - SAVING A SH*T TONNE!

Additional Photographer or Videographer: $1500

Super 8 mm Film - $900

Pre-wedding / Engagement shoot - $500

15 Minute Cinematic Short Film - $600

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

Photo Slide show: 2-5minutes - $300

Add Ons

Pricing varies depending on what you wish to do.
Please enquire so we can tailor a package to suit you

ELOPEMENT

Let's do this! »

$4900

4 HRS COVERAGE
(this is the ceremony and little after)


1 x Videographer or Photographer

EDITS
1 Minute Cinematic Short Film
Full Ceremony Film
OR
Edited HI-RES photos on an elegant online gallery

PACKAGE #3

$6600

8 HRS COVERAGE
(typically this is most of the day)


2 xVideographers or Photographers
Drone - if weather permits

EDITS
2-5 Minute Cinematic Short Film
Full Ceremony & Reception Film
Super 8 mm Film
OR
Edited HI-RES photos on an elegant online gallery

PACKAGE #2

Choose your adventure

Want both Videography & Photography?
Our price: $7000 combined

VALUED AS $8,000-$14,500 - SAVING A CRAZY AMOUNT!

MOST POPULAR


Want both Videography & Photography?
Our price: $5900 combined

VALUED AS $6,000-$13,000 - SAVING LOADS!

$8100

10 HRS COVERAGE
(typically this covers everything + more)


2 xVideographers or Photographers
Drone - if weather permits

EDITS
2-5 Minute Cinematic Short Film
5-10 Minute Cinematic Extended Film
30-40 second sneak peak video within 78hrs of shooting
Full Ceremony & Reception Film
Super 8 mm Film
COMPLIMENTARY: Pre-wedding / Engagement Shoot 
OR
Edited HI-RES photos on an elegant online gallery
Super 8 mm Film: 1-5min video 
COMPLIMENTARY: Pre-wedding / Engagement Shoot 

PACKAGE #1

Want both Videography & Photography?
Our price: $8900 combined

VALUED AS $9,000-$16,000 - SAVING A SH*T TONNE!

SECOND MOST POPULAR

HOW TO BOOK & SECURE YOUR DATE:
1 -
Fill out the contact form and state which package suits you best
2 - A contract is written up which will state the details of coverage etc, where you two lovelies check over the deets, and sign the contract.
3 - Along with the signed contract, a deposit must be paid

*happy dance*      thats all!   
Now we get into the planning and make magic happen!

THERE ARE NO HIDDEN OR EXTRA FEES - YIPEE!
*ALL PRICES ARE IN AUD*

What are the Guarantees?

  • CANCELLATIONS & POSTPONEMENTS - we adapt with you on your new date or offer a reasonable refund in certain instances.
  • PAYMENT PLANS & TAILORED PACKAGES AVAILABLE
  • ORGANISATION, COMMUNICATION & PROFESSIONALISM

What are the Guarantees?

COVID - 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

+ THE CHOICE & FLEXIBILITY TO BUILD A TAILORED PACKAGE TO SUIT YOU
+ PAYMENT PLANS MADE AVAILABLE
+ A STRESS FREE EXPERIENCE
+ STRONG COMMUNICATION
+ PROFESSIONALISM
+ A SAFE SPACE WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME
+ A KICKASS GALLERY OF IMAGES & / OR VIDEOS THAT ARE UNIQUELY YOU

What are the Guarantees?

Payment Plans  & Credit Card Payments 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.

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

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

BOOKED IN

We start / or continue our pre-wedding meeting & consultations; whether that be over the phone, email, coffee or maybe a drinky poo - whatever it is that floats your boat! 

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

GET IN TOUCH

How It Works

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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!

You're so darn excited to get a little sneaky peak, so I will send you 3 - 5 frames (stills from the video & / or photos - dependant on service you had) within the 8 days after the wedding day.

SNEAKY PEAKY

THE DAY HAS COME, FINALLY!

We arrive nice & early to setup, introduce ourselves to yourself, friends & family & then get right into it!

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

THE BIG DAY!

How It Works

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I can’t put into words how incredible Jen and Andy are from Roam Ahead Weddings. They went over and beyond for us. Being in the wedding industry ourselves we had high expectations for the photography and videography for our wedding. To say they blew us away would be an understatement.

Since receiving our wedding video, we have watched it 5-10 times a day. Crying and reliving the incredible moments that go so fast. Every detail that they captured is out of this WORLD.

It really hits the heart and are memories that we can forever look back on. 
We are forever grateful that they were part of our day and anyone who books them would not be disappointed. So kind, accomodating and so bloody TALENTED. 

Although we can’t go back to our day, the photos and video allow us to feel like we can. Not to mention we received a sneak peak, fully edited and creative video 24hours after our day!!! So much dedication and perfection. 

Thank you for creating such incredible memories for us!

To say they blew us away would be an understatement.

Working as a wedding planner for over a decade, I knew the one thing I would not compromise on was great photography and videography when it came to our wedding. I spent a long time hunting and reaching out to different providers but something felt different when I stumbled across Roam Ahead. I remember running to tell Aaron “I think we found our people” and it hasn’t stopped feeling like that ever since. We fell in love with Jen and Andy’s authenticity, approachability and their art - their work is the perfect mix of creative, fun and beautifully emotional. Jen has been an absolute dream to work with and cannot think of a better way to describe her service other than incredibly generous. She made us feel like I we were at the centre of their universe as we started planning our day. Andy is a humble genius who is incredibly skilled and often found dual wielding high def cams and drones alongside old school cameras capturing super8 and 35mm film. Jen and Andy are both incredibly skilled at what they do and as the day went on they started to feel more like friends. Their clear instruction and calm nature truly brought out the most happy and relaxed versions of ourselves - and this showed, to our guest and in our final photos and videos. The final products were like nothing we had ever seen. They have a way of capturing special moments that felt like they were only saved in our hearts. We honestly didn’t realise we would end up with so much and we’ve now had many family nights laughing, crying and struggling to pick our favourites!

We were at the centre of their universe

I can’t seem to find the words to do Jen and Andy justice. I was originally against the idea of videography but Jen and Andy made it so easy for me. They listened to us and understood us. All my fears were unfounded with them. They were immensely helpful in the planning process, always happily answering our million questions and giving us great advice. Come wedding day, somehow we didn’t even notice them. Jen and Andy were unbelievably unobtrusive and somehow captured all the amazing shots and angles along the way still. At this point, we were already beyond happy. Then we saw the finished product...We cried as soon as we saw it, then watched it again, and again, and every day for the last couple of months. The amount of effort that had been put into our edits is absolutely phenomenal. The quality of their work is top tier; Jen and Andy are the real deal videographers, editors, and creatives, but it was the heart and vision that blew us away so much. The time they took to get to know and understand us was immediately evident. We lost count of the small details that were included, which even we would never have thought would be so special. Jen even hid a little Easter egg in there for us that we found and were absolutely blown away by. We are gobsmacked at the extra time and thought that has been put in. Getting videography made all the effort and expense we put in eternally worth it. We get to remember our day in the most dramatic and amazing way possible any time we want for the rest of our lives, and you just can’t put a price on that.
We’ll never be able to adequately thank Jen and Andy for what they have given us, it’s far too precious.

All my fears were unfounded with them

Highly recommend Roam Ahead Weddings! They did our wedding in November last year and Jen & Andy were nothing short of amazing!!!

As photography teacher myself, I was after a certain aesthetic and very picking about who I wanted as my videographer and photographer. The infusion of the drone footage, with the 'to die for' super 8 film and their overall infectious energy made our wedding videos better then I could imagine!

Also Jen was absolutely awesome to deal with, super quick on the reply, worked within my budget, always available for help and just made me feel like I was in good hands!

Don't hesitate, go with your first gut instinct!

Don't hesitate, go with your first gut instinct!

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

It was such a pleasure to have Jen and Andrew as our wedding photographer/ videographer.

Jen is wonderful with fast and thorough communication, as well as amazing with the camera!

I cannot recommend Roamahead weddings enough, everyone of my guests have also raved highly about how lovely they both are
(as well as the important things; STUNNING SHOTS!)

Guests raved highly about how lovely they both are

Jen from Roam Ahead is super easy to deal with and her photos are amazing! We ended up getting video footage as well and so thankful we did, being able to relive the day has been super fun.

We aren't really comfortable being in front of a camera but Jen and Andy made the whole experience relaxing and enjoyable, and the shots they captured are truly works of art!!

Thank you so much both of you for being apart of our special day. We appreciate all the hard work and time you put in to our photos and videos.

Made the whole experience relaxing and enjoyable

We stumbled across Jen and Andy who are Roam Ahead Weddings and we were amazed and soo grateful for how professional, calm and wholesome they are. Definitely an easy addition to making your day special.

They captured every special moment and so naturally. Their photos and videos turned out beautiful and really captured every detail.

professional, calm and wholesome

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!

I’ve built a range of packages that vary between $7850 - $4200, where most couples are spending $6800 for the combination of both videography + photography.

We can also tailor a package to suit you, as well as the option to pay via a payment plan.

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
+ Wairau Valley - New Zealand Wedding

What is Super 8 or 8mm Film?

FAQs

It's a great chance to get to know each other, feel more comfortable in front of the camera, and it also gives you an idea into what its like to work with us before your wedding.

Most couples even use these photos for their wedding invitations or save the dates.
check out our packages here

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?

The final deliverables will be generally be 6-8 weeks after the wedding date for either photography or videography or 10-12 weeks for both. Depending on the time of year, this could be a bit less. 
We deliver our photos via an elegant online gallery in which you can view, share and download your web-sized and HI-RES images. 
Videos are delivered via Wetransfer - similar to dropbox / google drive, where you receive and download files from via a link. You can download straight to your phone, iPad or to a computer device.

Deliverables & Turnaround:

It's a great chance to get to know each other, feel more comfortable in front of the camera, and it also gives you an idea into what its like to work with us before your wedding.

Most couples even use these photos for their wedding invitations or save the dates.
check out our packages here

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

FAQs

The perfect way to reminisce without distractions of notifications, messages and all that fun stuff. You'll be drawn in by the elegance and quality of these albums, as they will outlast us all! 
Albums are 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.

We heavily photograph & film weddings around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley & Port Stephens. But we also serve outside of these areas, all around Australia & even internationally. Prices will vary over time to align with travel needed & so on. Feel free to get in touch & ask some questions.

What about pricing?

Having an additional photographer or videographer is never a bad idea. It's only when theres about 4 shooters, that it then becomes too much of a production over anything else. This really deters from keeping it candid and non-obtrusive. 
We generally shoot with just the two of us. Keeping in mind that Andy is your main videographer and I will be the photographer and or videographer. When I'm your photographer, I will begetting some bits and pieces of video as well. So you're essentially getting 2 videographers for the price of one. 
Though if you are having over 80 guests and booking us in for 8+ hours coverage for both video and photos, an additional photographer is recommended. As this will allow us to have a variety of perspectives and also have the ability to be in more than one place at one given time. 

Do I need an additional photographer or videographer?

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

Do you do Elopements, micro weddings or vow renewals?

email through an enquiry with your details, and we will see if we're available and if so, we will schedule in a chat over the phone, zoom or in person - whichever suits you.

GET IN TOUCH

step one

through a $1000 deposit paid & signed contract - You're officially booked in & your date is secured! *happy dance*


BOOKED IN

step two

You sit back, whilst 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

we arrive 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

I send through some pics (if you had photography) or some stills out of the video (if you only had video) within 78hrs of shooting.

SNEAKY PEeKY

step five

I send you your vids online via wetransfer & / or pics through our elegant online gallery where you can easily view, share and download from.

DELIVERY

step six

How It Works

How It Works