Wedding photography with a difference you will always treasure, is what makes Greg Mace the most sought after wedding photographer in the Byron Bay NSW North Coast region. Established in the area for over 20 years, Greg has gained a national reputation that has seen him undertake wedding assignments throughout Australia.
Greg's very distinctive pictorial style and artistic eye for breathtakingly beautiful compositions, combine to capture the individuality, ambience and emotion of your wedding day. It is this unique interpretive approach that sets his photography apart from the mainstream wedding photographer.
Greg's unique wedding photographic style has developed from his photo-journalistic experiences in Australia and around the world.
A recipient of the Australian Professional Photography (AIPP) Wedding Award and The Frank Hurley Award, Greg has also been represented in the prestigious Hasselblad Masters National Exhibition. Media experience has included Royal Tours, Prime Ministers Tours, International Music and Theatre Tours. Clientele has included: North Broken Hill, Aust. Cons. Press, Melbourne Age, Mercedes Benz Germany, Sydney Morning Herald, NSW National Parks Service and Cape Byron Marine Park.
With his extensive knowledge of the amazing North Coast region, Greg's utilisation of the beautiful coastal seascapes and dramatic hinterland landscapes has featured in client's wedding photographs from around the world.
Greg's clients come from many sources and backgrounds, all having a common interest in acquiring a set of images that are spontaneous, at times humorous and interpret their wedding day without the noticeable intrusion of a photographer.
"I always aim for result that is dynamic, expressive, fun, flexible and reflective of my client's personalities".
ARTICLES
Master Photographer Greg Mace Talks About Weddings and Photography in Byron Bay
What’s So Different About Greg Mace Wedding Photography?
Widely regarded as Byron’s most in demand wedding photographer, Greg has been living and photographing weddings in the Byron Bay area for the past two decades.
Greg’s is one of the very few photographers whose wedding work is instantly recognisable, the spontaneous look of his images have a carefully planned compositional aspect as well as the ‘decisive moment’ captured with great precision, emotion, detail and mood.
Producing extraordinarily beautiful and honest images.
“I have been told that over the years I have photographed more weddings in Byron Bay than all the other photographers in the area combined, probably correct,” says Greg.
“During the past 20 years my wedding clientele in Byron has included couples from all spectrums of life, fashion designers, descendents of Italian royalty, Byron Bay locals, Hollywood actresses, French yoga instructors, Druid hippies, New York stock brokers, Dutch graphic designers, Mullumbimby sexagenarian’s, London bankers and backpackers, Australian television actors, local surfing couples, you name it, I feel very blessed and privileged to have been involved in such a wonderful and important part of so many peoples lives”
“I have found over the years that I always seem to be photographing wedding’s for people who are looking further into the photographic image. I always look forward to creating something special for my clients, wedding photography is my passion and my knowledge”
“I have been taking photographs since the age of 8 and have been a professional photographer all my working life”.
A former recipient of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) Wedding Award, Greg has also been represented in the Hasselblad Masters National Exhibition, Nikon ANMN Awards and the 2001 National Frank Hurley Award winner.
“To win the Frank Hurley Award was a major event for me as I have always regarded Frank as one of the worlds great photographers.
I remember viewing his Shackleton Antarctic expedition series of images when I was in my teens and thinking then how incredibly powerful those amazing black and white images were. Frank was fearless, innovative as well as a great image maker, no expedition photographer has ever produced such a legacy”
“Another major influence on my life was meeting Perth photographer, John Whitfield-King. John’s wedding images and my introduction to the classic Leica Rangefinder camera became a whole new road for me to travel along. I quickly came to realise that wedding photography could be done the way that I wanted to do it, honest, real, capturing life in flight, responding simply and deeply with heart and mind. To create powerful images that will be always be treasured, honoured and an important part of my subjects family history”
“As mentioned above my photographic style has been strongly influenced by the use of the Leica camera, the operational speed, quietness along with it’s low light capability and only working with a single lens, the Leitz Summicron 35mm, has really defined my style and approach to wedding photography”.
“During the past decade with the advent of digital photography I have noticed that a lot of wedding photography in this area has a very contrived artificiality about it. Now anyone can take a reasonably good photo. The common acceptance of photo editing software has seen many photographers manipulating photographs, creating artificial scenario’s and enhancing otherwise mediocre images, a cover-up for poor photography”
“My wedding clientele, as I mentioned previously are people that are more discerning and looking further into the photographic image”.
“They want a true record of the occasion, done with integrity and honestly, that’s why my imagery has been so successful”.
“I often get asked what I think about digital cameras and digital photography, it is only now with the advent of the Canon EOS full frame digital camera system that I am finally happy to shoot a wedding digitally”.
“The Canon EOS produces remarkable images as good as if not better than film-based technology. I do no digital enhancement with my style of wedding photography and I still have my Leica M7 for the
astounding black and white images that only the Leitz lenses can record”.
Wedding Photography With a Difference You Will Treasure.
Greg Mace M.Photog.
2006.
TESTIMONIALS
So many people have commented on your work saying how relaxed and natural our wedding photographs look. It was such an honour to have you photograph our wedding, you are a remarkable photographer, you truly have a gift. Thanks again, lots of love. Amanda & Ben. Sydney
When researching our wedding, everyone we spoke to in Byron Bay, kept saying you were the photographer to get. Today we received our album, such an amazing record of our wedding day, your photographs are so rich, powerful and honest, as well as being incredibly beautiful. You are a very talented artist, Thank you, for being such a special part of our wedding day, love and best wishes. James & Kathryn. Brisbane
Thank you for all the photographs that you sent us, we were absolutely amazed with the outcome. Nicole and I strongly believe that you have done the most fantastic job that we could have ever thought possible and that also goes for all the other people that have seen the photos as well. We will treasure them all our lives. Carl & Nicole. Melbourne.
Greg, thank you for your stunning photography. Everyone has commented on how unique and natural our wedding photo's look. You were wonderful to work with, so friendly, so unobtrusive, we loved having you as part of our wedding day, thank you. Matthew and Phillipa, Melbourne
Everyone that has seen our wedding pictures has commented on how fantastic they are. All our friends want to come to Byron Bay, to get married, with you their photographer!! We treasure our photographs and can't thank you enough for the wonderful job you did. Craig and Lynne, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Thank you so much for the beautiful photos, they are perfect and capture what a lovely time everyone had and the whole feel of the day. Clare and Kevin, Sydney
Our wedding album is absolutely breathtaking, I really can't put what I feel into words, I could not have imagined anything better in my wildest dreams. Everyone who has seen the album is just in awe!! Thank you, thank you, thank you. Love Shayne and Stephen, Sydney
Sincere thanks for all your efforts in making our day so memorable. From the first conversation on the phone to the arrival of our beautiful wedding album, we were confident that everything would be perfect. Your relaxed manner made everything so much more stress free. Mark and Sharon, Brisbane
Looking at our photographs, we can see and feel the whole day all over again. The love and happiness you have captured is so amazingly beautiful. Thankyou for making the story of our wedding day so precious for us. Greg and Roslyn, Lismore
Your discreet conduct on the day and professionalism throughout was greatly appreciated by all. The presentation of our wedding album is nothing short of sensational and will be admired and cherished for years to come. Renee and Brett, Wollongbah
We are so happy with the photographs you took for us; we can't thank you enough. Steve and Kate, Sydney
Thankyou so much for sharing our wonderful day. We had a ball and appreciate how laid back you were. Jade and Cameron, Brisbane
Thank you for all the love and perfection that you put into our wedding day. It has been special to work with you. Deanne and Richard, Burringbah
Our photographs are amazing. Thank you for everything. Chris and Jo, London
Thank you for your kindness, your friendship, and unique talent. Our photographs are a truly memorable gift that we will treasure forever. Carey and Carmel, Byron Bay
Greg, thank you for photographing, so beautifully, our wedding day. We are absolutely thrilled with the feelings you have captured on film. Our day will be remembered for a lifetime. Jo and Will, Sydney
CONTACT
Email:
photo@gregmace.com
Ph/fax +61 2 6683 4697 Mobile 0413 230757
55 Riverbank Rd Pimlico NSW 2478
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