J Y Productions is Jay and Yesha, a married couple who founded the business in 2018. We understand family rituals because they are ours too, and we work in English, Hindi and Gujarati. See recent weddings on @j.y_productions and wedding films on our YouTube channel.

Wedding photography and film in Pakenham

Pakenham has a lakeside precinct with a council function venue and a flat lake path, which makes portraits between the ceremony and the reception easy, even in a heavy lehenga or a long dress.

We keep portraits short and relaxed, then get you back to your guests.

What to expect for a Pakenham wedding:

Flat lakeside paths that suit wedding outfits.
Greener wetland options nearby if you prefer.
Photo and film together, so you get the stills and the story in motion.
Large weddings with lots happening at once can be covered by our team of 5 photographers and videographers.
We ask about your family’s customs before the day, so we know which moments matter most.
Haldi, mehndi, sangeet, pheras, reception: each function can be covered on its own or as part of a bigger day.

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Pre-wedding shoots in Pakenham

The lake and wetlands in Pakenham are lovely for a pre-wedding session too. See our Pakenham pre-wedding guide.

Why couples choose our coverage

An eye for colour, detail and decor.
Respect for ceremonies and the people leading them.
Portrait time planned around the light.
A sneak peek within 2 days.

Photos, film or both?

Many couples book photography and film together. Photos give you the frames for the album and the wall; film gives you the vows, the music and the laughter. Our photo and video coverage includes a 3 to 4 minute highlight film, delivered within 8 weeks, and you can watch examples on our YouTube channel.

Water at sunset gives a soft glow that looks lovely on film.

Book your date

Message us with your dates and a rough plan for each function. We reply within 24 to 48 hours with availability for Pakenham. You can enquire online, call +61 435 222 666 or email Hello@jyproductions.com.au.

Booking and delivery

How booking works: enquire, have a call with us, pay a 10% retainer, and your date is held.

Your photos and film: sneak peek within 2 days, full gallery within 14 days, highlight video within 8 weeks.

Extras: printed albums designed with you, and a second shooter for multi-location days.

When to book

Most couples lock in their photographer 9 to 12 months out. Popular wedding months go quickly, and if you are planning a haldi, mehndi and sangeet before the ceremony, every one of those dates needs to be available.

A rough running order is enough to start. We refine it together closer to the day.

If you are considering a lakeside reception, book your photographer soon after you confirm the venue.

Around Pakenham

Lakeside Park, off Lakeside Boulevard, has a flat path around the lake that suits a wedding dress or a heavy lehenga.

Cardinia Cultural Centre sits on Lakeside Boulevard too. It is a council arts and function venue, and its Lakeview Room is a space some couples look at for receptions.

Deep Creek Reserve at the end of Cameron Way has wetland boardwalks and sensory gardens if you want something greener.

These are places couples consider; we are not claiming past shoots at any of them.

Why couples book us

Quick turnaround. Sneak peek within 2 days, full gallery within 14 days.
Here since 2018. We have been photographing and filming weddings since founding J Y Productions in 2018.
Stills and motion. Photography and video planned together, so neither gets in the other’s way.
Coverage for big days. For large weddings, our team of 5 photographers and videographers can be in more than one place at once.
Culturally fluent. We understand the running order of a multi-day celebration and the moments families care about most.