Jacque Prates Photography

We initially started looking for a budget-friendly photographer who would simply help us preserve the memories of our wedding day. What we got instead was Jacque. From our very first message, we clicked instantly. We loved her enthusiasm, warmth and energy, but also how genuinely excited she was about our Pokémon-themed wedding. Every call we had before the wedding reassured us that we had made the right choice. And we absolutely had. Throughout the months leading up to the wedding, Jacque regularly sent helpful emails full of advice, tips and thoughtful ideas that made the whole planning process feel much less overwhelming. She has this incredible ability to make you feel calm and looked after. On the day itself, she was everything you could hope for in a wedding photographer. She organised group photos smoothly and efficiently, kept us relaxed, and somehow made everything feel easy. Even our venue owner commented afterwards on what a joy she was to work with. He told us he'd experienced photographers in the past who complained about details and logistics, whereas Jacque embraced everything with enthusiasm and positivity. At one point before the wedding, we casually mentioned that smoke bombs for photos might be fun. Not only did Jacque remember, she arrived with everything prepared so we could have Pokémon starter-inspired smoke bomb photos with our wedding party. She also turned up wearing a Pokémon hat, with a Psyduck attached to her camera. At that moment, we knew we'd found our people. But what amazes us most now that we've received our gallery is how "invisible" Jacque managed to be. We don't remember seeing her moving around the marquee during speeches. We don't remember her interrupting moments or asking people to pose constantly. And yet somehow she captured everything. The tears. The laughter. The sideways glances. Friends laughing so hard they could barely breathe. Guests completely immersed in the celebration. Tiny details we had forgotten. Moments we never even realised had happened. Jacque describes herself as a storyteller, and after seeing our photographs, we can honestly say that this isn't marketing copy - it's exactly who she is. She captured not only how our wedding looked, but how it felt. The gallery contains hundreds of breathtaking photographs. Looking through them made us laugh, cry, and relive the entire day all over again. Every guest we've shared them with has said the same things: "Amazing." "Beautiful." "Magical." "Incredible." We even received preview photographs before we had gone to bed on our wedding night, and communication throughout the entire process was always swift, thoughtful and reassuring. Our favourite thing about the photos isn't that they're perfect. It's that they're us. If you're looking for someone who will blend into your day like a friend, support you through the chaos, embrace your weird and wonderful ideas, and quietly capture the moments you'll treasure for the rest of your life, then Jacque is your person. We genuinely cannot imagine our wedding without her. Thank you, Jacque, for making us feel seen, understood and celebrated. You didn't just photograph our wedding. You gave us back the feeling of it.

We booked Jacque for our wedding. From the start she was available for any questions. Each correspondence with Jacque and Berniece was replied with such attentiveness which put us at ease. We can not explain how happy we are with the pictures and mainly the ones that Berniece suggested we have. Our photos were back within a week which I thought was great, the directions on how to access the photos were easy, never the less Jacque was on hand to help with this at any moment. I can not recommend Jacque Prates enough!

We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than Jacque Prates for our wedding day. From the moment she arrived she was absolutely amazing — not only capturing beautiful moments but also helping to keep both the bride and groom calm throughout the day. She went above and beyond, offering support wherever needed and was even so kind and encouraging towards the bride’s friend who was building her photography portfolio. She made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed which really showed in the photos. The sneak peeks and photos we’ve received so far are absolutely stunning and we genuinely cannot wait to see the full album. Every image captures the day perfectly and brings back all the emotions from such a special day. We would 100% recommend Jacque to anyone looking for a talented, supportive and genuinely lovely photographer. Thank you so much for everything!

Jacques is such an incredible photographer and person. She came, settled right in with our friends and family, didn’t shy away from our big characters and big personalities and took such beautiful photos. We are so happy with our photos and the experience as a whole. Could not have asked for a better photographer for our day!

Very relaxed, very professional and above all, lots of fun. Just had our photos back and there's some fantastic shots we didn't expect or see ourselves on the day. Thank you

Absolutely amazing photos for our wedding day. The whole process was so easy from start to finish - we had an online meeting to discuss what we wanted, and Jacque took care of the rest. She captured our day perfectly, and the wedding guests commented on how lovely she was. She was professional throughout. We are so pleased with our photos and will cherish them forever. Thank you so much for capturing our day so perfectly. We would highly recommend!!!

Jacque was absolutely incredible on our wedding day! She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera She knew the best shots, and would listen to our suggestions and also put her own spin and give guidance on what we wanted She made our guests feel comfortable too, most said they didn't even realise that she was there taking photos because she blended in seemlessly Her communication prior to the wedding and afterwards has been brilliant The photos are beautiful, and we love every single one! She took both staged, portrait style photos as well as candid conversation ones She's not just a photographer, she's an extra helping hand on the day! She helped with the men's corsages and made sure we had everything we needed I would definitely recommend her, she is brilliant!

I’m from South East Asia and my Husband is from Scotland descendants. On our wedding we were wearing two different outfits for ceremony in the morning and evening party. Our Photographer Jacque Prates was great, she was professional, she’s guided us how poses for the pictures also candid pictures and results was absolutely amazing. Everyone was amazed with the results. Thank you Jacque Prates

We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer! From the moment Jaques arrived, she made us feel so relaxed and comfortable. Nothing ever felt staged or forced—she has such a natural way of capturing the day as it unfolded, with all the little moments we’ll treasure forever. Her calm and friendly presence put everyone at ease, which really shows in the photos. Instead of posing awkwardly, we were just able to enjoy ourselves, and she caught those genuine smiles and emotions beautifully. We’re so grateful to have these memories documented in such an authentic, effortless style.

Had Jacque capture our day, just received our pictures back and they’re just beautiful she’s captured every moment of the day even moments we didn’t think she’d seen. Will treasure these pictures for the rest of our life. Highly recommend