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Palm Beach County

Editorial Wedding
Photography & Cinema

When your wedding deserves more than ordinary photography, you need a team of artists who understand the magnitude of your celebration. We create timeless, cinematic imagery that reflects the sophistication of your love story.

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Creative • Cinematic • Enduring

We believe wedding photography should be an investment in timeless artistry, not just documentation. Our studio offers both photography and cinematography with a curated team personally directed by Jack, ensuring your wedding day flows seamlessly and your visual story remains cohesive from start to finish.

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If You've Been Searching...

If you've been searching for wedding photography that transcends the ordinary and captures the true elegance of your celebration, you've found your studio.

Too many couples settle for generic imagery that feels disconnected from their vision. We specialize in creating sophisticated, emotionally resonant photographs that honor the artistry of your love story.

Our Commitment: To deliver breathtaking imagery that exceeds your expectations and creates a visual legacy worthy of your celebration.
Jack Bates - Wedding Photographer
Jack Bates - Wedding Photographer

15 Years of South Florida Artistry

I've dedicated over 15 years to perfecting my craft in South Florida's most beautiful locations. Growing up in Jupiter, surrounded by pristine beaches and natural beauty, gave me an intimate understanding of how to capture South Florida's elegance with sophistication.

This deep connection to our region's aesthetic informs every frame we create. Now, our studio brings that same appreciation for refined beauty to every wedding: quiet, emotional moments captured with cinematic grandeur, breathtaking scenes composed with artistic precision, and everything in between.

I'm Jack — photographer, cinematographer, and creative director of a hand-selected team that combines technical mastery with artistic vision to document life's most precious celebrations.

Let's Create Something Beautiful
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The Craft Behind the Camera

Some of the most iconic images in our portfolio — a veil floating in golden light, a quiet tear mid-ceremony, a portrait that looks like a still from a film — didn't happen by luck. They happened because we knew exactly how to set them up.

We read the environment. We study the light. We watch how people move. And when the timing is right, we guide you into a frame that feels effortless but is perfectly composed.

What we care about most isn't the gear or the hashtags. It's the light. Always the light.

Finding that perfect, natural light with just the right contrast, depth, and color is what makes an image powerful. That's where the magic happens — knowing exactly when and how to shape a moment without ever pulling you out of it.

Iconic Moments, Intentionally Created

Every wedding has these opportunities. The difference is knowing how to see them coming and being ready when they arrive.

The Golden Hour Portrait

We plan your timeline to hit this light perfectly — those 20 minutes where everything glows.

The Quiet In-Between

Throughout the day we slip away for intimate portraits. Instead of one long portrait session, we break it up.

The Environmental Epic

Using your venue's architecture, landscape, or unique features to create something cinematic.

The Authentic Reaction

Positioning ourselves where we know the emotion will unfold — first look, parent reactions, surprise moments.

"You won't be micromanaged. You won't be left guessing either. We direct when it counts."

This Is For You If...

You're not here for overdone edits or 1,000 overly posed shots. You love rich color, natural contrast, real skin tones — with just enough edge to feel modern, but never trendy.

You want that veil moment at golden hour. You want the vibe. You want the wow. You want your photos to feel alive, like they belong in a magazine, but still feel unmistakably you.

  • Confident but not showy
  • Stylish without trying too hard
  • Someone who values experiences over things
  • Ready to trust the process
  • Excited about creating something that stands out

"Damn, that's stunning." Not in a look-at-me way — but in a "this is what it looks like when you do it right" kind of way.

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"Jack gave us just enough direction to feel confident — but we never felt posed. Every image felt like us, just elevated."

— Recent Couple

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The Investment

Choosing your photographer is one of the most important decisions you'll make — not just for the wedding day, but for the decades that follow.

Photography

$4,500

8 hours, 1 lead photographer, 500+ edited photos. Every image hand-edited to match our signature cinematic style.

Cinema

$3,900

8 hours, 1 lead cinematographer, 5-minute feature film. Color-graded and scored to feel like a short film.

Photo + Cinema

$7,500 (Save $900)

The complete experience. Coordinated photo and cinema team working together seamlessly.

What's Included

  • Full-day coverage (10+ hours)
  • Second photographer
  • High-resolution edited images
  • Private online gallery
  • Timeline planning
  • Direct communication
  • Engagement sessions available
  • Custom albums available

The Finish: Where It All Comes Together

After the wedding, we carefully go through every frame — selecting the moments that matter, the light that worked, the expressions that told the story.

Every image is edited with intention — true to color, rich with emotion, and crafted to feel timeless, not trendy.

You'll receive a curated, high-resolution gallery that flows like a story. It's easy to view, share, and download, with optional prints and albums available for those who want to hold their legacy in their hands.

This is your story. Finished with care, delivered with intention.

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Ready to Create Something Extraordinary?

If this resonates — if you're nodding along thinking "yes, this is exactly what I want" — let's connect. We take on a limited number of weddings each year to ensure every couple gets our complete focus and best work.

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