Bride and groom in a lush greenhouse surrounded by greenery.
Bride and groom walking post-wedding ceremony under tent, guests clapping.
Man in a suit and woman in a white dress standing in front of a vintage car with a bouquet, against a graffiti-covered wall.
Close-up of a couple smiling and about to kiss, with woman wearing an engagement ring.
Black and white photo of a man and woman celebrating outdoors. The man is wearing a suit and popping a champagne bottle, while the woman is in a strapless dress holding a glass. They're surrounded by trees and grass.
Couple in formal wear holding funny signs that say "Mrs. Always Right" and "Mr. Right" at an event.
Bride and groom holding hands walking outdoors
Five men in suits standing in a line outdoors, with a scenic background of trees, grass, and hills. The man in the front is holding a champagne glass.
Couple dancing outdoors at sunset in a grassy field
Couple kissing with visible engagement ring on woman's hand.
Black and white photo of a couple in wedding attire walking along a waterfront path, holding champagne glasses, with trees and a mountain in the background.
Bride sitting on a bench holding a bouquet of white and pink flowers.
Couple in formal attire toasting with drinks at an event with decorative lights in the background.
Man proposing to a woman outdoors, kneeling on a blanket in a forest setting, with a picnic basket and flowers.
Two people holding hands with an engagement ring visible.
A couple embracing and kissing in a sunlit field with wildflowers and a large tree in the background during sunset.
Bride and groom kissing at outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by floral arch and greenery.
Family walking in sunlit forest with trees and grass
Engagement couple smiling with balloons backdrop.
Black and white photo of a couple smiling closely with a sign that reads 'Mrs. Always Right'.
Man in white shirt and jeans playing with child outdoors, child in white dress being tossed in the air amidst trees and grass.
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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  • 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

Pricing & Packages

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