Black and white photo of a bride and groom celebrating outside a building, with snow falling around them, front of the bride and groom smiling and throwing snow, groom holding a champagne bottle.
A family kiss at a wedding celebration, with a young boy sitting on a man's shoulders and a woman kissing the man, all outdoors with a blue sky background.
A newly married couple walking hand-in-hand outdoors during their wedding, surrounded by guests throwing confetti and celebrating under sunny weather with trees in the background.
Bride and groom in a lush greenhouse surrounded by greenery.
Bride and groom walking post-wedding ceremony under tent, guests clapping.
A black and white photo of a joyful bride and groom standing next to a vintage van parked in front of a restaurant with a sign that reads 'TELLER'. The groom is on the left, leaning slightly against the van, dressed in a suit with a tie. The bride is
A couple dressed in wedding attire standing on steps in front of a large wooden door with ornate stone framing, sharing a kiss.
A smiling man and woman in formal attire standing in front of a large wooden door under a sign that reads 'EAST ELEVATION' on a concrete building.
A bride and groom stand in front of a silver car with ribbons, smiling at each other outdoors, with a graffiti wall and trees with string lights in the background.
Black and white photo of a woman and man in wedding attire walking into a celebration, smiling and holding flowers and a gift. The background shows guests, hanging paper lanterns, and festive decor.
A couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss outdoors, holding umbrellas, with trees in the background.
A couple dressed in wedding attire standing on a cliff overlooking the ocean, about to kiss, with a green hillside in the background.
Bride and groom walking hand-in-hand through a vineyard with grapevines on either side, surrounded by green grass and trees in the background.
A couple in wedding attire on a red bridge, with the man dipping the woman and both smiling, surrounded by trees.
Joel Hayes, Melbourne based wedding photographer.

Hi, my name is Joel Hayes

I’m a wedding photographer based in Melbourne.

My goal is to document the essence of your love story in a way that feels personal and timeless, without interrupting the flow of your day.

Let's collaborate to create something beautiful. Understanding each other's ideas is essential. I look forward to discussing our visions and merging our creativity.

Together, we can craft stunning images that resonate and tell your compelling story. Your input matters, and I'm eager to combine our styles for excellent results.

To get to know more about me, click on the button below!

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Now offering Videography!

Exciting news! I’m now offering short, cinematic wedding highlight videos as a sweet add-on to my photography packages! For just $250, you can have a beautifully edited mini-film that brings your wedding day to life! Laughter, tears and all the little moments in between.

Think of it as your story, in motion! Pair it with your photos and you’ll have the perfect way to relive the magic over and over again.

Check out more of my video work over on my portfolio!

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  • Weddings

  • Couple kissing with focus on woman's engagement ring.

    Engagements

  • Family walking in a sunlit forest, holding hands.

    Family

  • Three women having fun at a party photo booth, holding signs that say 'Let's Party!', 'Cutie Pie', and 'Dance With Me!'. One woman wears an orange hat.

    Events

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Some Kind Words…

  • Couple in wedding attire smiling, holding hands, exiting outdoor tent with applauding guests and blue sky.

    Joel is a beautiful human and a very talented and passionate photographer. Looking at our photos we couldn't believe how they turned out, he captured both gentle and humorous moments. Apart from group photos we were completely unaware that Joel was even taking photos, meaning that many photos are natural and in the moment shots. Joel made all of us feel calm and relaxed. He had great ideas that have meant we have not only traditional wedding photos but unique and artistic ones too. We had complete faith in Joel prior to the day and since receiving our photos, not only are we blown away by them, but so are our family and friends that we have since shown. Joels website is also beautifully presented and easy to navigate and how our photos were collated and emailed to us, once edited, were a joy to look through. We would recommend Joel to anyone for any occasion and look forward to using his services again for other special events. Thanks so much Joel! 🙂 x

    - Bonnie & Dave

  • Bride and groom smiling in front of a classic car with graffiti wall background, bride holding a colorful bouquet.

    From our initial call to the night of our wedding, Joel has been so professional and warm to work with. He has an incredible eye for catching intimate moments without the process feeling forced. He was so accommodating to us throughout the whole time working with him and made sure to capture all our special moments. We couldn't be happier with our photos, thank you again Joel!!

    - Danielle & Lucian

  • Engaged couple smiling at each other with balloons in the background, indoors.

    I was looking for a photographer to capture the special moments of our engagement party. I contacted Joel and instantly knew he would be perfect for the job. He was easy to communicate with and listened to what kind of photos I wanted. On the night, he arrived early and introduced himself to my partner and I and other family members around. Throughout, he captured different moments from the night, from people entering the venue, groups mingling, speeches, decorations and even followed me around towards the end to take group shots with the guests. The photos he captured were absolutely amazing and exactly what I wanted. My guests commented on how great the photos turned out as well. I couldn't recommend Joel highly enough to capture your special moments.

    - Emily & Rhys

  • Black and white photo of a couple smiling and holding a sign that reads 'Mrs Always Right' in a playful manner.

    Joel was absolutely incredible at capturing our engagement party to a tee! I couldn’t ask for better photos or photographer. He was so kind, professional and just a joy to be around. I am already looking forward to our next event to hire him again. Joel thank you so much, we are so grateful that we have these perfect photos to look back on. We cannot fault you at all! Thank you thank you thank you!

    - Chloe & Zayne

  • Close-up of a couple smiling, touching noses, and holding each other's faces tenderly, with a focus on an engagement ring on the woman's hand.

    Joel is absolutely amazing and took the most stunning pictures. He captured an extremely happy time in our lives with such intimate photos that we will keep for a lifetime. He is knowledgeable about light and angle shots and has great people skills to make you feel comfortable.

    - Tara & Daniel

  • Family walking in sunny forest, holding hands, smiling.

    We used Joel Hayes photography for family photos recently and Joel was very professional! Our photos came out absolutely perfect and exactly what we wanted! Joel was great at directing us and our children to get the best photographs. We couldn’t be happier with the service and professionalism we received and would highly recommend and definitely use Joel Hayes photography again!

    - Elyse & Aiden

  • A couple holding hands, smiling, with a fountain and lush greenery in the background

    We had Joel do our engagement photo shoot last week and we could not be happier with the results. His talent and ideas gave us some of the most amazing photos that we will cherish forever. We would recommend Joel to absolutely anyone who wants to be blown away by their photos. We are so excited for him to shoot our wedding!

    - Molly & Petar

  • A black-and-white photo of a couple walking hand-in-hand under a leaf-covered archway, holding umbrellas, with trees and fallen leaves on the ground.

    We had such a wonderful experience with Joel Hayes for our engagement shoot! From the moment we met him, Joel was incredibly professional, approachable, and easygoing. As a couple who don’t spend much time in front of the camera, we were a little nervous - but Joel made us feel completely at ease. He gave just the right amount of direction while still allowing us to be ourselves, and his calm, friendly energy really brought out the best in us. The shoot felt natural and fun, and we came away with beautiful photos that truly captured “us.” We’re so glad we chose Joel and can’t wait to work with him again on our wedding day. Highly recommend!

    - Ashley & Wayde

  • Two women sharing a kiss on a wooded trail during sunset, surrounded by tall trees and distant hills.

    After doing some research my fiance and I decided on Joel as our wedding photographer. After our initial meeting we felt at ease and knew he would match our laid back vibe. Part of the package was an engagement shoot which I was very nervous about but Joel was so patient and kind and the photos are brilliant. If you’re a bit like me and not hugely confident being photographed put your faith in Joel 🙌

    - Ally & Jake

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