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We are Ben & Jess Paul, University trained husband-and-wife photographers from the Gold Coast. We’ve tried our hand at various occupations in the past, always keeping photography as a hobby that we both absolutely loved. However after our own wedding we couldn’t escape it any more; we just couldn’t see ourselves doing anything else. It is just so special capturing the happiest moments of peoples’ lives and we feel so comfortable doing it.
Our preference is to capture moments rather than pose or recreate them, so a lot of the time you may not even know we’re there! You can trust that we will be, of course, there is always something magical happening that we will be so excited to share with you so you can bottle *that* feeling and keep it for the rest of your life.
About Ben:
I was born in Victoria and have moved back and forth from Queensland a couple of times since. One constant in that time however is that from the time I ordered a pocket sized, bright green ‘spy camera’ from a magazine at the age of 8, I’ve loved taking pictures. To that end, if I’m walking alongside someone and they notice me gone – I’ve probably spotted something along the way and am lying on my stomach trying to get a unique picture of it.
During High School was the first time I studied photography, learning the lost art of developing film and printing pictures in a darkroom. On a specifically non-digital SLR I spent two years learning the ins and outs of how a camera works. The outcome of that these days of course is that I have a slightly more than vague understanding of what all those numbers on the screen are talking about.
After High School it was on to Bond University where again I studied – you guessed it – Film. Much of that degree was spent with a video camera, with one unit of stills. It was here I developed an interest in video editing, the most frustrating yet eventually overwhelmingly rewarding thing I continue to put myself through. With the experience I have,... show more it really should be easy by now but I’m something of a perfectionist despite myself.
Years later, Jess & I were married at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. By that point we had been in touch with our own amazing wedding photographers for around 9 months and were so inspired by them that we couldn’t stand coming home and going back to our normal lives. We needed to make photography our life and become those people who do what they love.
About Jess:
I was born in New South Wales and didn’t stay there too long, I have lived in the ACT, Victoria and Queensland. From the day my late Grandfather bought me my first film camera with zoom, I have always had a passion for capturing special moments.
During High School my focus was film and design arts. While others recorded short media assignments on a handheld tape recorder, my drive led me to doing the same assessment in a professional music studio. Also while at High School I met Ben! To give you an idea of the time period, we first started talking to each other on MSN Messenger. And the risk of getting disconnected by a phone call was very real.
I continued my studies taking a Small Business Management course and eventually finding my way to studying Film at Bond University. When I didn’t have a camera in my hands at Uni I was taking electives in Design learning all about editing and graphic design.
The most exciting part of this journey is I get to embark on it with my husband (still weird to use that word! Feels so adult). After our own wedding and the feeling I got seeing all these moments that I missed on the day, I knew we had to give this feeling to everyone we could.
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Our preference is to capture moments rather than pose or recreate them, so a lot of the time you may not even know we’re there! You can trust that we will be, of course, there is always something magical happening that we will be so excited to share with you so you can bottle *that* feeling and keep it for the rest of your life.
About Ben:
I was born in Victoria and have moved back and forth from Queensland a couple of times since. One constant in that time however is that from the time I ordered a pocket sized, bright green ‘spy camera’ from a magazine at the age of 8, I’ve loved taking pictures. To that end, if I’m walking alongside someone and they notice me gone – I’ve probably spotted something along the way and am lying on my stomach trying to get a unique picture of it.
During High School was the first time I studied photography, learning the lost art of developing film and printing pictures in a darkroom. On a specifically non-digital SLR I spent two years learning the ins and outs of how a camera works. The outcome of that these days of course is that I have a slightly more than vague understanding of what all those numbers on the screen are talking about.
After High School it was on to Bond University where again I studied – you guessed it – Film. Much of that degree was spent with a video camera, with one unit of stills. It was here I developed an interest in video editing, the most frustrating yet eventually overwhelmingly rewarding thing I continue to put myself through. With the experience I have,... show more it really should be easy by now but I’m something of a perfectionist despite myself.
Years later, Jess & I were married at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. By that point we had been in touch with our own amazing wedding photographers for around 9 months and were so inspired by them that we couldn’t stand coming home and going back to our normal lives. We needed to make photography our life and become those people who do what they love.
About Jess:
I was born in New South Wales and didn’t stay there too long, I have lived in the ACT, Victoria and Queensland. From the day my late Grandfather bought me my first film camera with zoom, I have always had a passion for capturing special moments.
During High School my focus was film and design arts. While others recorded short media assignments on a handheld tape recorder, my drive led me to doing the same assessment in a professional music studio. Also while at High School I met Ben! To give you an idea of the time period, we first started talking to each other on MSN Messenger. And the risk of getting disconnected by a phone call was very real.
I continued my studies taking a Small Business Management course and eventually finding my way to studying Film at Bond University. When I didn’t have a camera in my hands at Uni I was taking electives in Design learning all about editing and graphic design.
The most exciting part of this journey is I get to embark on it with my husband (still weird to use that word! Feels so adult). After our own wedding and the feeling I got seeing all these moments that I missed on the day, I knew we had to give this feeling to everyone we could.
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Monday10:00AM - 6:00PMTuesday10:00AM - 6:00PMWednesday10:00AM - 6:00PMThursday10:00AM - 6:00PMFriday10:00AM - 6:00PMSaturday10:00AM - 6:00PMSunday10:00AM - 6:00PM
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18 recommendations and reviews from 6 people
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May 15, 2017
Gold C. asked:Anonymous post no. 11577 Hey all. I'm wanting to get a professional photo shoot done so I can throw together a portfolio and be able to cross it off my bucket list but I have no idea where to begin. Yes I've googled but it doesn't really give me any straight answers. Thank you for your help!Tracy T. replied:https://www.facebook.com/photographybythepauls/ Definitely try these guys. They would be great.
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January 13, 2017
Shari H. asked:Looking for recommendations for a wedding photographer.. thanks :)Rob D. replied:http://bythepauls.com.au/
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July 13, 2016
Gold C. asked:Anonymous post no. 6542 Just wondering if any one can recommend a photographer for an engagement photo shoot that isn't to expensive.Korbie L. replied:https://www.facebook.com/photographybythepauls/ Fantastic couple and they do excellent work and reasonable prices!
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July 16, 2015
Northern C. asked:Anonymous post no. 292 - submitted via http://goo.gl/kp4HTU My girlfriend and I have been together for 5 years. I'm looking for a photographer for portraits as we don't have any photos together other than happy snaps. I want to surprise her. I was wondering if anyone has recommendations? Including links to websites or portfolios or examples? I'm after recommendations as many photographers are "average" and only advertise with their "Hero shots"Sarah F. replied:https://m.facebook.com/photographybythepauls these guys are awesome!
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October 18, 2017
Karina C. asked:Hey All! Have just booked our ceremony/reception venue at TewantinJessica P. replied:Hey Karina! Thats totally us! Pm us to chat about our smaller packages! Http://www.facebook.com/photographybythepauls Xx
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August 5, 2017
Gold C. asked:Anonymous post no. 13032 Recommendations for some amazing pet photographers on the Gold Coast or in Brisbane? I have a gorgeous blue Devon Rex that I desperately want professional photos of to add to our family photos. Thanks!Jessica P. replied:It's true! We are obsessed with fur baby shots! Http://www.facebook.com/photographybythepauls Xx
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August 5, 2017
Gold C. asked:Anonymous post no. 13030 Hi Gold coasters I am looking for a photographer who wants to take a tasteful shoot of a young woman, in a jade bell photography type feel - self love, empowering, loving my flaws type photo. I would be naked so tasteful is a must, so a professional and NOT a random creep is a must (please no comments of this manor). Please leave your page down below so I can check it out and make sure your legit. I wouldn't mind doing it cheaper/feee with you to use the images in your portfolio. Thank you.Jessica P. replied:Http://www.facebook.com/photographybythepauls Def not creeps haha xx
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April 7, 2017
Gold C. asked:Anonymous post no. 11067 Hi, I am still having trouble finding a photographer. If you know a photographer and videographer that had done weddings at Parkwood International please post the link to their FB page or website I'd love to check out their work, it would be a huge help thank you!Jessica P. replied:Hey! My husband and I are registered, university graduates, accredited, insured and all that stuff, we've done a couple of weddings at Parkwood and we offer both services! Our facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/1523814147881208 By the Pauls www.bythepauls.com.au www.instagram.com/bythepauls
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June 28, 2016
Gold C. asked:Anonymous post no. 6254 Im looking for someone to do professional family photos for a mother and daughter... Im thinking a beach background. Any suggestions and prices welcomed... Thanks :)Jessica P. replied:Http://www.facebook.com/photographybythepauls We would love to be considered x
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May 5, 2016
Gold C. asked:Anonymous post no. 5297 Looking for a maternity/newborn photographer that will be able to take photos of my baby and 2 year old daughter, someone that does home visits, caring , great with babies and children and is very creative, would be great if I could set some sort of payment plan up as I don't have much to spend in one go. I never got photos done with my first child and want her to be involved this time around. Any suggestions, I'm located Northen Gold CoastJessica P. replied:Http://www.facebook.com/photographybythepauls $150 - mini shoot - 30 min and 25 edited hi res images on USB Or $250 - full shoot - 1 hour and unlimited edited hi res images on USB :-)
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March 17, 2016
Snk D. asked:Can anyone recommend a videographer who is reasonably priced. I have the photographer but would love to capture the day on video also.Jessica P. replied:We love filming up the sunshine coast! Feel free to check us out! We are a husband & wife team both with bachelor degrees in film/photography & design! Http://www.facebook.com/photographybythepauls Xx
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March 17, 2016
Jessica B. asked:Any highly recommended photographers, florists and venues (maleny/glass house mountain area)? I have Googled and looked on websites but just chasing a few personal recommendations!Jessica P. replied:Hi Jess! We are a professionally trained, registered and insured husband & wife team! We love venturing up to the Sunny Coast and offer no travel fees! Feel free to check out our page at http://www.facebook.com/photographybythepauls Xx
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March 10, 2016
Ashlee R. asked:Hey Everone, Im searching for a wedding photographer who isn't going to blow the budget but provide the amazing photos we will love forever. Any suggestions? Thanks, AshJessica P. replied:Hi Ashlee! We would love to be considered! We are a registered, insured, professionally trained husband & wife team with no travel fees! Feel free to check out our style at http://www.facebook.com/photographybythepauls Xx
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March 6, 2016
Kristen P. asked:Wedding videographer suggestions that dont cost a fortune? :)Jessica P. replied:Hi Kristen! We would love to be considered and have filmed up on the sunshine coast a few times ❤️ http://www.facebook.com/photographybythepauls Xx
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January 12, 2017
Gold C. asked:Anonymous post no. 9921 Best newborn photographers? Happy to travel to their studio but preferably Northern GC. Personal recommendations are preferred.Shannon B. replied:https://www.facebook.com/photographybythepauls/ Fantastic photographers. Based in ORMEAU.
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August 26, 2016
Gold C. asked:Anonymous post no. 7333 Hi community! I'm after a photographer that isn't to expensive for a wedding in the beginning of the year for 2017. Will only be needed for the ceremony and Photos after the ceremony , in between the reception. 1:30-5:30! Any recommendations would be great! ThankyouShannon B. replied:https://www.facebook.com/photographybythepauls/ These guys are brilliant.
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February 13, 2016
Gold C. asked:Anonymous post no. 3524 Hi Community, I'm looking for a reasonably priced photographer that can accommodate a group of 11. We can travel but looking for one on the northern end of the Gold Coast. Thank you in advance!Shannon B. replied:https://www.facebook.com/photographybythepauls/
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November 16, 2015
Gold C. asked:Anonymous post no. 2161 Recommendations on photographers for couples portraits? Price not an issue. Prefer quality over price.Shannon B. replied:https://www.facebook.com/photographybythepauls/ They are amazing. Highly recommended.
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