About – Tom Coburn Studio.

ABOUT ME

“I see life in angles, in lines of perspective, a slight turn of the head, the blink of an eye, subtle glimpses of magic, others might pass by.” - Mickey Smith

I fell into wedding photography not ever really expecting that taking photos could be more than just a hobby. Ten years down the track and I'm still pinching myself that I found a job that means so much to me.

Growing up in the small coastal town of Thirroul, I found my initial passion in photography capturing the moods of the ocean and surrounding landscapes.

A chance encounter with a wedding photographer at a restaurant opened me up to a new world, leading me down an unexpected yet fulfilling path. The transition from ocean and landscape photography to weddings was not merely a change of scenery; it was a transformation that allowed me to channel my creativity and connection into a celebration of love and commitment.

I love using what I learned from shooting landscapes and translating that into weddings, with the interplay of people and places.

ETHOS

When people look at my photos, I want them to feel something. I want an image to take them back to a place in time. I want them to be in the moment it was captured.

At weddings, I try to be a ‘fly on the wall’ and document the wedding subtly. I find this is the best way to capture authentic moments.

I place equal weight on making my clients feel comfortable and capturing the best photos I can. A wedding day is meant to be fun and I take pride in being a help and not a hindrance.

I regularly service the South Coast, Southern Highlands, Sydney, Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley but I am happy to travel whatever distance it may be to be there on your day, whether it be Bowral or Barcelona.

APpROACH

The photos you get from your wedding day are going to be there for the rest of your life. I strive to capture the day in a way that is going to be as relevant in 50 years as it is today. I take inspiration from fashion and editorials as well as photojournalism and fine art landscape photography. The blending of these elements creates a timeless style that will look beautiful and elegant forever.

During the portrait session, I like to give subtle cues rather than set up elaborate poses. That way the photos look natural and make the couple feel comfortable. For the rest of the day, I'm constantly on the look out for moments to capture, big or small.

I put a big emphasis on finding and reading light. I believe this art can only be developed from experience.

KIND WORDS.

Watsons Bay, Australia

If you’re looking for an easy-going, brilliantly creative and talented photographer; Tom was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire process and we are so happy with how our photos have turned out! Tom is incredibly gifted and has a great eye for detail. He is so chill and relaxed, and made us feel super comfortable in front of the camera. His photos are effortlessly beautiful, timeless (but also unique) and perfectly captured the essence of our wedding day. Could not recommend Tom more!!

Sydney, Australia

Tom and the crew were fantastic for our wedding! We had the best time capturing photos with him and couldn’t be more happy with the outcome!!!
Tom and the crew were great company to have around; we didn’t feel at all pressured or uncomfortable. Great experience overall. 10/10

Berrima, Australia

Tom made my wife and I feel right at home - the minute we met him, we felt so relaxed. My wife hates photos and we are both camera shy but Tom helped us get through every moment of our day, capturing the intimate moments and and the crazy parts too. Fell in love with his photography, and still wait eagerly to see his next wedding and how he’s captured someone else’s special day. Thank you Tom. consider this 100 happy reviews, because all 100 of our guests loved you too!

Bawley Point, Australia

Tom is a brilliant photographer and a fantastic person. No one will capture your day better and put you more at ease. I couldn't recommend him more!

Bowral, Australia

Tom was an absolute legend throughout the entire process for our wedding in Bowral, March 2022. His photos are beyond amazing and captures the essence of our day so well! If you're looking for a relaxed photographer that captures moments rather than staged photos Tom is your guy!
Tom, thank you for being such a genuine and chill bloke to hang out with on such a special day. You made it so easy and relaxed to have a camera follow us around all day.

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