Joshua McTackett
Meet your Photographer
Who am I? How did I get here?
Born and raised in the picturesque Blue Mountains, NSW - You’d think I was always taking wildlife and landscape photos on some fancy European luxury camera.
The real story though: I never did properly get into photography until I was living in Canberra!
I started for fun, and photographed people’s weddings on weekends.
One day though, I looked at my calendar and realized I was so busy in the coming months with weddings that I couldn’t have a job, and do this at the same time. Oh no, disaster, I can’t be in the office 9-5 anymore. Here we are years later and I just never really stopped. Oops.
Guess finding the BEST JOB EVER wasn’t that hard after all…
Why does my approach to wedding photography work so well?
Photography on your wedding day should show who you are individually and as a couple beautifully.
I believe both weddings and photography should be really fun for everyone. I strongly believe when you feel energized, happy and comfortable, you’ll look your best, and it will feel effortless!
Every time I look at my images, I feel the moments of the day, and who the couple is who I worked with. Connecting personally with the photos I create, not only makes my job a thrill, but it builds emotional authenticity right into the images.
I do things almost nobody else can or will.
At most weddings, I can give generously portioned, edited sneak peek highlights. I call it the same day edit. Remember to turn your Airdrop on!
I’m also one of the rare wedding photographers in Canberra who can shoot hybrid photo/video coverage. It’s that nice in between when you don’t want a full video, but you still want something gorgeous that tells the story.
Because as a photographer I’ll be with you through most of your day, My goal is on building a great relationship with you, supporting you while covering your day, so that you can be as much at ease as possible on what is for many, a nervous day. I aim to please by making the nervous times fun, and to create something naturally beautiful for you. The way I do this is by not taking myself seriously and hopefully, by becoming a welcomed part of your party!
How I make wedding photography
EASY for anyone!
I understand the almost universal tension that we all feel when someone points a camera at us.
The nerves and tension you feel about it - I get it, and I get how to disarm that feeling:
The central key is trust.
To make wedding photography a simple and fun experience. I have a whole bag of techniques and experience to make this happen. I could tell you all about it, but that would be giving away part of the fun!
TL;DR:
I’m a wedding photographer who will make your photos look and feel joyfully candid, while giving you an experience that brings the fun to your day.
