The Lavender Haze
We’re an all-queer team creating vibrant, candid imagery with a personalised editorial touch that redefines the documentary style.
Hey there!
Welcome to The Lavender Haze, where the best queer photographers and filmmakers in Naarm come together to capture the magic that is you and your babe. Led by Creative Director and 3x International Wedding Photographer of the Year Finalist, Jacinta Oaten (she/they), we ensure every couple is paired with a shooter who perfectly matches the energy and style for their wedding day.
Think of what we do as bespoke photography, where candid documentary meets editorial class. We’re the fly on the wall all day until it’s time to step in and guide your portraits to capture your connection as authentically as possible. We make this happen by getting to know you before the big day and also sussing the vibe as it unfolds in real time ‘cause you contain multitudes bb, and we’re here for it all!
From your very first email to the final timeline check-in, Jacinta is with you every step of the way. With over a decade of experience in the wedding industry, she helps you craft a run sheet that focuses on what matters most to you while making sure your day is a true reflection of you and your honey — and of course, that there’s the perfect amount of time to snap it all. Simply, there’s no cookie-cutter approach here, which is something all of our creatives are super proud of.
As an all-queer team, we celebrate diversity genuinely and care deeply for each other and our community. Our passion for love and inclusivity shines through in everything we do, making us the ideal choice to document your one-of-a-kind story. Our work speaks for itself. You’ll see the joy and love radiating from our couples in every shot. Plus, we know how to make everyone look hot AF. Seriously, what more could you want?
Based in Melbourne and adding a base in London from April 2025, we’re ready to travel anywhere for a love story that deserves to be captured perfectly. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re excited to be part of it.
Every couple’s journey to tying the knot is spesh. Get in touch, tell us yours, and let’s create something beautiful together!
Based in
Melbourne, Australia
Works with couples
in Melbourne, and London
Average spend
$2800
The Lavender Haze acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional owners of the land we are privileged to live and work on. As an all-queer team of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities, we are deeply committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive community. We provide a safe and welcoming space within our studio, and extend this ethos to all events and spaces we engage with, with a special focus on creating an accommodating environment for neurodiverse folks.
Based in
Melbourne, Australia
Works with couples
in Melbourne, and London
Average spend
$2800
The Lavender Haze acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional owners of the land we are privileged to live and work on. As an all-queer team of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities, we are deeply committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive community. We provide a safe and welcoming space within our studio, and extend this ethos to all events and spaces we engage with, with a special focus on creating an accommodating environment for neurodiverse folks.
What’s one song that always gets you on the dance floor?
Beyoncé – Love On Top! Hits us right in the feels and makes us think of our bbs. Always a sure thing if the d-floor is dwindling, too!
What’s your favourite thing about being a wedding pro?
Easily it’s the sheer joy we get to witness after couples receive their sneak peeks and are just so excited and emotional. It means everything to hear how much people love the memories we capture for them.
What’s your process for understanding a couple’s vision for their day?
Jacinta here, the creative director. I work with couples from day dot to get to know them and the vibe they’re after. It begins from the moment I receive their enquiry, to meeting in the studio, all my direct follow-ups and questionnaires that are curated so it’s like we’ve been besties for years. I love helping couples through their timeline and providing all my insider-knowledge over the years to help educate folks about setting realistic expectations for a wedding day and how to prioritise what they want – not what family or the (very heteronormative) industry trends expects of them. That’s what I mean by a totally bespoke service.
