LET'S

Runaway together

photos + film for the dreamy lovers

Runaway

photos + film for

together

the dreamy lovers

 
 
 

I'm obsessed with 
capturing love on film...

I vibe with dreamy couples who love each other so much it bursts through my camera. I am truly excited to capture you and your loved one's truest essence, natural and heartfelt. I love imperfect moments and the subtle little happenings that make up your day.

on the
journal

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Frequently
asked
questions

 

WHERE ARE YOU BASED?

Kara is based on the Mornington Peninsula, outside of Melbourne, and Bibi is based on the Gold COast Hinterland. Kara is available within VIC and Bibi is our travelling artist across the country.

HOW DO WE BOOK YOU IN?

Send through an enquiry form to see if we are available on your wedding date. Once we’ve had a chat and picked out the perfect package you will be able to pay your 25% deposit to lock in the date!

DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?

Yes! We automatically assign you a four part payment plan once you book with us, splitting it up between now and your wedding day. The first instalment is your 25% deposit, and the next three payments are spaced out between now and your wedding day.

CAN WE UPGRADE OUR PACKAGE LATER?

Yes, sure! If you have chosen a smaller package and decide before the wedding that you want longer coverage; you can upgrade to more hours in the months leading up to the wedding if needed. We can provide wedding day timeline assistance along the way.

HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE TO TRAVEL TO OUR WEDDING?

If your wedding is more than 100km from Melbourne or the Gold Coast please email us for a travel quote. We may charge flights/petrol costs and accomodation depending.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECEIVE OUR PHOTOS?

All of your photos are lovingly edited as soon as possible, but it usually takes 6-12 weeks for the finished images/video to be delivered. We will always send you a sneak preview of around 50 photos during the weeks after your wedding, ready to share with family and friends, because its just too exciting to keep you waiting!

DO YOU MAKE US POSE OR JUST DOCUMENT THE DAY?

We are all about documenting the day in a very natural way. We want you to be in the moment and enjoy yourself! We can help round up your family for some portraits if that’s your thing, and we love to get creative with some dreamy shots of just you two, but apart from that you'll find us floating around capturing moments as they happen. We genuinely want you to relax and have fun, it makes the photos so much better!

DO YOU OFFER ALBUMS?

Yes! We offer beautiful coffee table style albums to past and future couples. They even feature a groovy back pocket for polaroids and film negatives! Contact us for more info, or fill out an order form here.

DO YOU DO ENGAGEMENT SHOOTS?

Yes, we would love to get together and do a fun and easy engagement shoot with you if you are interested. It’s the perfect way to get comfortable in front of the camera before the big day and ease those nerves.

DO YOU SHOOT FILM?

Yes! We shoot entirely on 35mm film throughout the day. Digital is available as an add on by request.

DO YOU SHOOT VIDEO?

We specialise in vintage style Super 8mm films which you can see more about here. If you are already booking me in as your photographer and don’t want to hire someone else for a full video package, you can easily add on Super 8 film coverage in a bundle package to get the best of both worlds!

 
 
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 my style + aesthetic

 

I AM FOR BRIGHT COLOURS, SOFT HAPPY HUES, AND LOVELY PASTELS. I photograph your love story on 35mm film cameras, and shoot video entirely on Super 8mm Film.

 
 
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The colours that real film creates are so incredibly unique and beautiful! I celebrate its imperfections rather than shy away from them.

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We love to get creative at every wedding with things like dreamy floral double exposures, so expect to see these in your gallery!

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Wedding Testimonials | The Runaway Hearts
Vanessa
Vanessa

'Kara is the most lovely and sweetest soul.’

She is absolute joy to be around, and such a talented photographer. Kara made me feel comfortable throughout my entire portrait session. When I received my photographs I was couldn't have been more pleased. They are some of my favourite photograph's I've ever had taken of me, and I can't wait to share them with the world. Thank you again Kara, for the best day and all of the memories!

Charlotte + Jake
Charlotte + Jake

Kara is INCREDIBLE.

From the first time we spoke I just felt so at ease, she has such a great calming energy which is what every stressed bride needs in their life. On the day, she was amazing. Above and beyond. She was like a ninja, she got so many shots from so many angles, we still don’t know how she did it. She genuinely enjoys her work and just had the best happiest vibe which made our day even better.

The results are so beautiful, I absolutely love the look of film photography and she has such a great style. She is a true professional. She wasn’t pushy, she just let the moments happen and had the best sense of when to capture them at the perfect time. She sent our photos through literally DAYS after our wedding. We couldn’t believe how fast she finished them.

I can’t thank you enough Kara, you’ve given us the most beautiful photos and video of our amazing day that we will cherish forever. You’re the best and we love you.

Trust me, she’s the photographer you want. XXXXXXXXXXXX

Jody + Tom
Jody + Tom

'SHE WENT OVER AND ABOVE.’

Kara was fantastic, she was very accommodating to our needs and budget. I work as a photographic art director so had very specific requirements which she went over and above to achieve exceptional portraits of my wife and myself. Next time we're in Australia we'll be booking her for more work as we love the imagery she creates and her professional, caring approach.

Elise + John
Elise + John

'SHE MADE ME FEEL SO COMFORTABLE.’

Honestly, if I couldn’t have the Runaway Hearts as my wedding photographer I wouldn’t have had one at all. I was blown away when I got my photos back. Not only were the photos amazing she made me feel so comfortable during the photos. I love, love, loved them!!!

Bannie + Nicholas
Bannie + Nicholas

'we were free to be ourselves...'

Kara is an incredible photographer and I couldn’t imagine our wedding being photographed to a more beautiful and higher standard! Kara captured the essence of our special day in the most natural, raw and immaculate detail we could have ever hoped for.

Aside from the high standard of photography, Kara’s professional, friendly and delightful nature made us feel exceptionally comfortable and we were free to be ourselves throughout the entire day.

I couldn’t recommend The Runaway Hearts more and recommend her to everyone I know getting married. 100/10

Ari + Alex
Ari + Alex

'YOU MUST GET KARA TO SHOOT YOUR WEDDING ON FILM!’

Kara's film photos have the most magical quality, so we asked her to shoot our entire wedding on film. No easy feat, but WOW she exceeded all our expectations!!! The photos are so incredibly beautiful and capture the vibe of our day beyond perfectly. She was an absolute delight to work with from start to finish and brought such a positive chill energy. I couldn't believe how quickly she delivered our pics as well! If you're looking to have your day captured in a timeless, vibrant and unique way, you MUST get Kara to shoot your wedding on film!

 

 
 

 Are you a little bit whimsical? Fancy yourself a
creative type? Let's create beautiful,
whimsical memories    

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