Did I always know I wanted to be wedding photographer? Yes!…No…Kind of… Hear me out…
I was born and raised in Debica, a small town in Poland. Ever since I can remember I have had a love for cameras and photography. As I come from a large family, weddings were very frequent. I remember as a young boy being fascinated by wedding photographers capturing beautiful images; encapsulating a moment in time.
Throughout my teenage years and young adulthood I would photograph events for family and friends until finally I got my big break! After my own wedding I showed my portfolio to our wedding photographer who liked my work so much he asked me to be a second shooter at his next wedding…
and as they say, the rest is history …
My signature style is a mix of storytelling, documentary and natural portraits. The way I look at photography has evolved over the years and will continue to do so. My goal as a photographer is for you to feel the beautiful nostalgia of one of the best days of your life by simply looking at the pictures of your special day. I believe the best images are those that retain their strength and impact over the years, regardless of the number of times they are viewed.
-Jarek Hamala
Hamilton Wedding Photographer
Camera gear- now for the technical bit!
“it is the photographer, not the camera , that is the instrument ”
Ansel Adams was absolutely correct. Of course it’s true…the quality of the camera and lens is crucial and because I am a self confessed camera and lens geek I have to talk about this subject…just for a second…or two…
While I won’t bore you with the details of my favourite camera (Canon R6!) or lens (just like my children I can’t possibly have a favourite!). However what you will be interested to know is that I will arrive on time with my camera, back up camera, lenses and lights!
When possible I also like to utilise my DJI Mavic 2 Pro Drone which is perfect for outside group pictures or couple portraits from a higher vantage point.
Now. Why do I mention this? It’s only to reassure you of the quality of the equipment I use.
Main Camera: Canon R6
Back Up Camera: Canon 5D Mark IV
Lenses ( Canon ):
16mm 2.8 RF - ideal for group pictures
24-70 mm 2.8 L - perfect for everything really
50 mm 1.2 L - classic for documentary way of view
85 mm 1.2 L Mark II - portraits King
100 mm 2.8 L Macro - the best for small detail, wedding rings, wedding dress details etc
70-200 mm 2.8 Mark III - great for portraits and just perfect for “Yes. I do “ moments where I can stand at the back without disturbing anyone and still manage to capture all the best close ups.
