J Y Productions is the two of us, Jay and Yesha, photographing and filming couples since 2018. We know what it is like to feel awkward in front of a camera, and we know how to fix it. See our latest pre-wedding work at @j.y_productions.

Pre-wedding shoots in Berwick

Most conversations about Berwick end up at the botanic park, and for good reason: lakes, a dramatic rock face, a boardwalk and a lookout tower, all in one loop. For something more low-key, the local trails and wetlands give a walking-and-talking feel.

We keep the session relaxed and plan where to go in advance, so you are never wandering about looking for the next spot.

What a Berwick session looks like:

Several different backdrops within one park.
Short travel, so a sunset session does not mean a late drive home.
We plan the location and the mood with you before the day.
By the time the wedding comes, you already know how we work, and it shows in the photos.
Want video too? Photo and film can be booked together for the same session.
Two looks work well: something traditional and something casual, or day and evening.

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Getting married in Berwick too? See our Berwick wedding photography guide.

Why couples choose our pre-wedding sessions

Relaxed, candid direction.
Help choosing outfits and colours.
Locations matched to your style.
Photos and film from one session.

Choosing your look

We usually suggest choosing one main location and doing it well, rather than racing between three. A single spot with a few different corners gives plenty of variety and keeps the session relaxed.

In Berwick, the quarry lake’s rock face gives drama, the boardwalk gives leading lines, and the trails give a softer, casual feel.

For outfits, think about contrast with the backdrop: rich colours against green, soft pastels against water, bold colour against street art.

On the day

The session starts slowly. A short walk, a few simple poses, a little teasing to break the ice. Once you relax, we move to the best light and the most interesting corners we have picked out around Berwick. We keep an eye on hair, dupattas and collars so you do not have to, and we always leave time at the end for one last golden frame.

Book your session

Tell us where you are thinking of shooting and when. Reach us through the contact page, on +61 435 222 666 or at Hello@jyproductions.com.au. Studio hours are Monday to Friday, 10am to 7pm.

Booking and delivery

Booking: after a quick call about your plans, a 10% retainer holds your date.

Delivery: a sneak peek within 2 days and the full gallery within 14 days.

When to book

Plan your session two to six months before the wedding. That leaves time to use the photos on invitations or at the reception, and to tweak anything about your wedding day plan after seeing how you like to be photographed.

Because Wilson Botanic Park’s hours change with daylight saving, we plan sunset sessions around the closing time.

Around Berwick

Wilson Botanic Park was once a basalt quarry and is now a botanic park with two lakes. Basalt Lake has a sheer rock face on one side and a boardwalk on the other, and the Hoo Hoo Lookout Tower gives views over the surrounding suburbs. The park has set opening hours that change with daylight saving, so we check timing for your date.

Sweeney Reserve marks the Berwick end of the Hallam Valley Trail, with wetlands and open grass. It suits couples who want a casual, walking-and-talking feel.

These are public places couples often consider; we are not claiming past shoots at either.

Why couples book us

Quick turnaround. Sneak peek within 2 days, full gallery within 14 days.
Two of us. While one watches the light, the other helps with outfits and keeps the mood easy.
Stills and motion. Add film and get a short piece to share before the wedding.
Local knowledge. We know the parks, lakes and lookouts of the south-east and help you pick the right one.
Three languages. We chat comfortably with you and anyone who comes along.