Hi there! We’re Adam and Tyla, a husband and wife duo specialising in digital photography and videography.

Our story;

We’ve been shooting for almost a decade now and in that time have shot weddings, families and couples, as well as campaigns for tourism boards.

We often get told we have naturally calming energy and are very laid back. We’re observant and attentive. True wallflowers. Most of our free time is spent together immersed in nature.  We love hiking in the bush, free-diving the many beautiful reefs on our coastlines, and cooking on an open fire in the middle of nowhere under a blanket of stars. We love being wild and free, and we enjoy the simple things in life.

After a fateful swipe right, we met for the first time in 2021 on top of a waterfall in the Gold Coast Hinterland of Australia. It was truly a romantic and unforgettable moment for us both. A week later Adam invited Tyla on a two week road trip up to Heron Island which had been previously planned with a group of his friends. Tyla said yes and that two week road trip ended up becoming a two-year lap around Australia! Needless to say, we love to travel and are quite spontaneous.

Our Style;

If you’ve hired us to be at your event, chances are it’s one of the happiest days of your life. We photograph in a way that reflects this.

We love laughter and joy. We love beautiful bright colors that exude happiness.

Our Philosophy;

We are both very sentimental types, and family is very important to us. As such, we love being surrounded by the joy and love of a family shoot, or a wedding day. Creatively we see artistic opportunities in different ways, and bring different skills and perspectives to the table. It’s fascinating to see what the other comes up with on their camera roll. Adam is constantly trying to push his work to a higher standard and capture the most beautiful moments in captivating and creative ways. Tyla’s empathy is immeasurable. She feels deeply and loves love. She’s quiet and much smaller than Adam, so will find herself sneaking into positions to capture the most sincere and delicate moments. We believe this amalgamation of style adds nuance and uniqueness to our work, and ultimately makes our art more intriguing and beautiful.

The owner of the small gym we train at loves to hang motivational quotes on the walls of the training area. One of them is this Maya Angelou quote;

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Whether it be a fleeting moment or something more curated, we want to capture life and emotion in a way that moves you. The images captured on your wedding day, will become a totem of your love, and an important part of your family’s legacy. When you look back on your wedding photos years from now, you may not remember all of the details of the day, but the emotions you feel will transport you back there. That is the power of photography. As photographers we get the opportunity to capture something so powerful and important, yet so fleeting and intangible. There’s kind of a magic to it all. We think that’s pretty neat.

Adam’s creative journey;

“My creative journey began as a child, spending endless hours perched at a desk made by my father. We grew up in the bush, so on sunny days I’d spend my time collecting bugs, climbing (and falling out of) trees and rolling around in the dirt with my brother and our family dog; A boisterous but loving Labrador, named Sam. On rainy days (Which were common growing up on the range in Victoria) I’d sit at my desk, inspired by our backyard adventures and draw cartoons and vast fantasy worlds with my Rexel Derwent pencil set.  Kingfisher blue and Emerald green were my favourite colours. By the end of my childhood I had worn them down to tiny little stumps.

During my teenage years I found a new creative outlet on the basketball court. For me, dribbling a basketball was like a dance. The footwork, the movement, the flow… it consumed my life. This passion led to a collegiate athletic scholarship in Florida, USA and some incredible experiences and memories.  Upon completion of my Bachelors degree in Business Administration, I briefly returned to Australia before following a new creative interest; acting and performing.  After a few small film and TV roles in Australia, I found myself working as an actor in Japan, where I discovered, and fell in love with photography.

I had some friends who were photographers and invited me to join them on their street photography walks. We would go out for coffee and explore the streets of Osaka taking photos, shopping and just having a good time. Japan is such an incredibly photogenic country, so it can be easy to see why the passion grew there.  I fell in love with the entire process; I loved being around creative people and collaborating together, then retiring home to listen to some great music, and immersing myself in the magical world of photoshop. Still images have always been so emotive and impactful to me. I guess the process has come full circle. From expressing my childhood imagination drawing at my favourite desk, to capturing and expressing my worldview today as an adult through photography.

I’ve always been very curious, and I am very much addicted to the creative process. I don’t think the candle will ever burn out. I’m an adventurer, and with art there’s always something new to discover.

When it comes to my work I have an obsessive personality. I think about art and photography all the time, and I am constantly striving to improve. I simply love the entire process. I’m hard working, and I’ll do anything I can to ensure our clients have a great experience with us.

Tyla’s creative journey:

We love a chat, so if you have any questions or want us to capture a special event for you, send us a message.

We’d love to meet you.

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Adam and Tyla