Salava Photography provides photography services in Sydney & beyond
We photograph all occasions that matter in life - in all locations that matter to you.
Who are we?
We are Rochelle & Jan - photographers and life partners. We are like salt & pepper - so different but best used together. We wanted to find something we would enjoy doing together and found photography.
If you’re thinking about photographers in Sydney. Please take my word for it. They are the best!
- Will Pratley
Are you looking for a photographer in Sydney? We are looking for more clients like Will :)
Photographers for special occasions
| Weddings Registry weddings Proposals Portraits Engagements Gender reveals | Events & Parties Birthday parties Corporate events School formals Christenings Funerals |
Our clients choose us because they:
Love our work
Natural photography
Our photographs will document your event naturally without needless posing. You can expect a mixture of candid photographs and fun and traditional photos with guidance where needed.Natural photo editing
We enhance images so that they look great and make memorable prints. The goal is to keep your photos natural, authentic & timeless.
| Check it out yourself |
| Wedding photos| Portrait photos| Event photos| Proposal photos | School formal photos |
Feel a good connection
| Read what our clients wrote |
| 100+ 5-star reviews from happy clients |
Feel heard & understood
| Feedback from our client |
| ...I just couldn’t get that phone call with the photographer from Sydney out of my head and I came back to you because it felt right. |
We listen to you carefully, dig into the details and explain how we work.
If our visions match - GREAT.
Who do we help?
We help clients who identify one or more of the following challenges:
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| An obligation-free chat and give you helpful tips based on our experience. |
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| We do detailed preparation for each photography job, we can assist you in planning yours in an organised way. |
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| Rochelle is an expert in this. She takes the lead and navigates you through the day. She is very thorough before & on the job. Ideal mix of bubbliness & assertivity. |
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| I am Jan. I am an introvert and I know that not everything that extroverts see as normal or fun feels comfortable to us introverts. I am here to practice photography without putting pressure on you, with a calm and relaxed approach. If it gets too boring, Rochelle will step in momentarily. |
And what about you? Nothing above applies to you, you just need someone to push a button on a camera and care about the details, right? That's fine.
If at least one point above resonated with you, you may find it valuable to keep reading.
We are a mix of an extrovert & introvert. It worked well for many of our clients in the past and there is nothing that could change it for our future clients.
How to choose the right photographer?
We always emphasise that first of all, you should love the work of whoever you choose to go with. Without that, you may have fun on the day with someone with a matching personality, but you will end up with photographs that you may not like because they were not your top priority before you made your decision.
Salava Photography Difference
There is no shortage of photographers in Sydney competing for your attention and business. Here are a few reasons why you should consider Salava Photography for your photography needs.
- We don't hire external photographers. All work is done exclusively by Jan & Rochelle. We are a family business.
- Real human connection – I read somewhere that it is the core of good old-fashioned customer service - and the trust, respect and loyalty that comes with it. What does it mean in reality - so that it is not just an empty phrase? It means that we are an easy-going down-to-earth couple you can trust. People who want to enjoy what they do and make the experience enjoyable for you.
- 14-day cooling off period. You can change your mind within 14 days after you book us.
- No managers, no sales team. When you speak to us, you speak directly to your photographers.
Our photography in your wedding location
| Blue Mountains | Bowral | Byron Bay |
| Canberra | Central Coast | Dubbo |
| Kangaroo Valley | Mudgee | Newcastle |
| Orange | Pokolbin | Port Macquarie |
| Sydney | Tamworth | Wollongong |
| Your wedding location is not on the list? Don't worry. Ask for quote | ||
We won't force you to do anything crazy...
... unless you want us to.
And even if you don't like being photographed, we'll make you feel at ease and fall in love with your pictures. It happened to our clients many times before as you can read in our reviews.
Jan and Rochelle truly are amazing and super talented. We are not used to being in front of the camera, but Jan and Rochelle made us feel at ease and somehow managed to make us look like we belonged in front of the camera. Their positive, relaxed, fun energy is super contagious. which made it all the more enjoyable as we bounced off each other bringing our laidback carefree nature into the photos. The photos they created were absolutely beautiful and completely us. They captured all our emotions and memories of our special day, in a way that was natural and true to our way of being. Thank you Jan and Rochelle. x - Natalie Smith
Albums, prints & wall art custom-designed to love
Our albums, prints & wall art are premium quality & custom-designed - made with you to fit your needs perfectly. That's why you will love them.
Photographing where you need us
We can go photograph where you wish us to go. Below is a list of locations where we have photographed a wedding, portrait session or event. And this list keeps growing.
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We love travelling
Although we live in Sydney, we frequently travel to photograph weddings and events in all points of New South Wales and beyond - and we love it.
If you need a photographer anywhere near you, do not hesitate to reach out.