Meet Jack - Sydney Wedding and Family Photographer

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I am Jack. A husband, a dad and the photographer behind Jack Ham Imagery.

I met my wife Mel when we were young and certain. Nearly two decades later we have grown up together, which is probably more of an achievement on her part than mine. That lived experience shapes the way I see weddings. Not as a performance, but as a moment within a much bigger story.

Life moves quickly. Chapters turn before you realise they have. On a wedding day I am thinking about how this will feel when you look back, not just how it looks right now.

My approach is calm and considered. I step back when moments are unfolding naturally and I step in with gentle guidance when it helps. You will not be left standing there unsure of what to do. You will not feel over posed. You will not need to perform. I will guide you just enough to keep things natural and comfortable so nothing ever feels awkward.

When you can relax and be yourselves, that is when the best photos happen.

Not staged. Not forced. Just real connection unfolding.

A young girl sitting against a tree in a park during autumn. She is smiling, wearing a fluffy pink jacket, blue jeans, and black rain boots with white polka dots. Fallen leaves cover the ground around her.

“One day this version of you will feel distant. That is why it deserves to be remembered properly.”

Over the years I have learnt that great wedding photography is not about taking over the day. It is about managing it quietly so you can stay present. I will organise family photos efficiently, fix stray hairs, make the occasional well timed dad joke and work seamlessly with your other vendors. And when the moment calls for it I will step back and let it unfold.

My editing is natural and true to life. Skin tones look like you and colours feel the way the day did. I am not chasing trends. I am preserving something that will still feel right years from now.

At home life is full and slightly chaotic in the best way. Mel still jumps in as a second shooter when she can and she is the calm organiser when things get busy. Aria is our resident creative, usually behind her little red camera documenting her own version of events. Levi has mastered the art of winning people over in under five minutes. Our chilled dog Bali, is just chilling. He has no illusions about running the house - the kids have that well covered.

It is loud, it is real and it keeps me grounded. Which is probably why I value honesty over perfection and connection over performance.

If that sounds like the kind of energy you want around on your wedding day we will probably get along just fine.

A woman and a young girl standing face to face in a wooded park during autumn, with the woman holding the girl in her arms, touching foreheads, surrounded by fallen leaves and trees with sunlight filtering through.
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FAQs

  • The easiest way to book in your photo session is to head to our Packages Page and fill out the contact form. Be sure to include as much information as you can to help with the booking process.

  • I’ve always had an absolute love of capturing nature in my photographs, for this reason I adore outdoor shoots. We have our own little secret spots right across Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Hawkesbury and up into Newcastle and the Hunter. I’m confident that I have a location that suits you geographically and artistically.

  • We hope to remove a bulk of the stress and worries. We have pre-built packages to assist with this; but we also know that you and your needs are unique, so we can tailor our pricing and packages to suit. Reach out for a quote or for a copy of our wedding guide.

  • Ofcourse! Where are we going? In all honesty we love to get out of our own town, so it’s not an issue. A travel fee may apply, for travel outside of the Sydney or Newcastle regions.

  • All of our equipment (and photographers) are weather sealed, so the rain doesn’t bother us - but we know that rainy weather isn’t ideal for everyone. We will be in contact with you leading up to and on the day of your shoot. If we need to move or reschedule your shoot, we will work with you to find an outcome that suits everyone.

  • Most defiantly! We work with some of the best in Western Sydney to ensure that prints, custom framing and albums are of the highest quality. Be sure to ask us about this when we’re booking in your shoot.

  • It depends on what photo session we’ve photographed for you. Weddings are a 1 month turn around, whilst family and couple sessions are typically turned around in a week!

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