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My style is allot like me; colourful, romantic at heart and buckets of fun!

My name is AJay and my hair is blue - welcome to Blue Jay Photography!

My portfolio reflects a modern mix of documentary and romantic style and I've been capturing weddings and special events for nearly six years!

I photographed my first wedding in 2009 when my Aunt and Uncle were given special permission to marry at short notice due to his terminal illness. Since then I have been dedicated to capturing the truly important moments of peoples lives.

I have the honour of being selected as a Regional Finalist for Wedding Photography in the Wedding Industry Awards 2022 and have won some awards for my work in the Photographers Guild!

I offer four photography packages for weddings and ceremonies - from mini packages to the full shebang!

My style is described as 'documentary' or 'reportage' - which basically means I hide in the background, capturing moments as they happen naturally! I specialise in bold striking colours and artful black and white photography, giving you a timeless collection of beautiful and fun photographs, for you to cherish your happy memories for years to come.

If this sounds like what you are looking for in a wedding photographer, get in touch for a no obligation bespoke quote!

bluejayphoto@outlook.com

tel: 07948156183

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Video
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

I offer four wedding photography packages - from mini packages to the full shebang! All packages include unlimited, high red fully edited downloadable copies of your photos

How far in advance should I contact you?

Completely flexible! I am now fully booked for 2022 and 2023 is filling up fast. I recommend getting in touch as soon as possible, photography is often the second thing couples book (after a venue!)

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, west midlands mostly, but get in touch for a quote outside this region

What is the charge for travelling?

Free within 20 miles of B17, for quotes outside this region please get in touch

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Other (My style is allot like me; colourful, romantic at heart and buckets of fun! My portfolio reflects a modern mix of documentary and romantic style and i've been capturing special days for over 6 years!)

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I hide in the background, capturing moments as they happen naturally! I specialise in bold striking colours and artful black and white photography, giving you a timeless collection of beautiful photos

What kind of equipment do you use?

I shoot with two canon 5D Mark IV's, using canon prime lenses (typically 35mm and 85mm) I have a 100mm macro lens for tiny details like rings, and Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM for evenings

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, your collection will be displayed via your very own password protected online gallery where you can view, share and download your photos with anyone you like!

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

Do you send all the photos taken?

Yes

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

Yes

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

For a bespoke quote or package please get in touch

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer, cash, paypal

How do you work?

I am happiest when I'm around other people and often come away from a wedding with my jaw aching from smiling so much!
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Reviews for Blue Jay Photography

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
9 reviews
97% recommend it
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Sam
Sam Sent on 10/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Blown Away!!

We searched and searched for a photographer via other recommendations and online for a while and none really took our fancy, before we came across Blue Jay and new instantly she was the one we wanted to capture our special day and we booked a package straight away but then decided to upgrade.
It was the best decision we made going with Ajay, she was amazing from start to finish and cannot recommend Ajay enough.
Having had Ajay photograph us on our wedding day I can honestly say we were not disappointed, the photos are absolutely amazing and blew our expectations, especially at such a great price, she really is amazing.
We absolutely love all the photos Ajay did and were captured so beautiful.
We had a great and fun experience having our photos done and Ajay made us feel so comfortable and at ease and most of the time we didn't feel like we have a photographer there half of the time!
All the family and friends commented on how lovely Ajay was and how she made everyone feel so comfortable.
All of our photos were amazing quality and could see the creativeness behind each one which Ajay captured our day so beautifully and naturally.
If you are looking for a fun, easy going yet professional photographer Ajay is the one, you will not be disappointed.
Ajay thank you for capturing our special day and making the pictures so magical.
We honestly could not have asked for a better photographer.
Sam & Leon
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Victoria G. Sent on 27/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Chris & Tori's April Wedding Blessing

We first reached out to AJay around a year and a half ago when we first got engaged. She was friendly and informative and immediately made me feel comfortable talking to her. After looking through her work on her website and Instagram page and finding beautiful examples, we decided to book her. We were able to get a specialised plan that was tailored to us, meaning we didn't have to compromise on missing parts of the day. The process was quick and easy as AJay's communication was fantastic.
We booked an engagement shoot with AJay a year before our wedding and had a fantastic experience. She suggested a beautiful location that was linked with Lord of the Rings, which she knew was an interest of ours through our previous conversations. I was nervous for the experience but she was calm and encouraging, offering gentle suggestions of poses and we soon began to enjoy ourselves. She even climbed into a stream for a good shot - definitely going the extra mile! She produced a beautiful gallery of photos for us with a really quick turn around. It gave us even more confidence that she was the perfect choice for our wedding day.
On the wedding day, AJay already felt like a friend. It felt like she took a real interest in our wedding day, us as a couple, and what we wanted from our day. She contacted us beforehand about photo lists and helped me work through logistics. She was more than happy to add additional group photos on the day and was not shy when it came to getting people involved. She checked in with us throughout our bride and groom to make sure that we were happy and comfortable to continue. She has an amazing eye for framing the images and the areas she chose were stunning. She let us be our natural selves with the occasional suggestion for poses. She worked extremely well with our videographer with many people commenting that they thought they were from the same company, due to their great teamwork.
AJay posted some sneak peeks on her Instagram following the day which kept us excited and eager to see the results. We received our gallery within the 6 weeks and were blown away by them. The images are beautiful - the perfect mix of us, our guests and the decor details. There are many shots that I didn't realise were being taken, which is a testament to how well AJay can do her job without making you feel on the spot. She has captured the day beautifully and we can really see the love of the day. It was like reliving it all over again. She has produced beautiful images (even though I'm sure we made it difficult by laughing through at least 80% of the process) which we will be proud to hang on the wall.
A friend of mine has already been convinced to book her based on her work at our wedding! If you are looking for a photographer who is a calming influence, a genuinely sweet and lovely person, who will deliver fabulous photos, I would definitely recommend Blue Jay Photography. We were so glad to have you there to capture our day! We cannot thank you enough!
Stephanie
Stephanie M. Sent on 25/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

AJay was amazing! Really good value for money. She was so attentive the whole day making sure to get the group shots but also the little detail shots of my shoes and the rings etc... She also made sure to get relaxed photos of people just enjoying the day. She was so lovely and made you feel comfortable.
Paige
Paige A. Sent on 23/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

What a wonderful young woman!

I am not always the most confident with pictures (and my other half definitely isn't) and she made use feel so comfortable on (our very low budget) wedding day! The pictures she produced couldn't have been better! She really doesn't off our unique styles and made us feel so beautiful!
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Seq G. Sent on 23/08/2020
4.6 out of 5 rating

Professional!

A-Jay gave me guidance, which was great as I get nervous when I model. I am not a professional model, and A-Jay worked with me to make me feel at ease and comfortable.
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Amanda G. Sent on 12/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic photos by a lovely young lady

My husband & I got married in Santorini in 2020. A-Jay (Alex) was a guest at our wedding. The photos she took on the night were incredible. Capturing the most intimate moments for us to cherish forever. We never noticed her taking as many photos so were surprised when we got to see the amazing outcome. We would highly recommend A-Jay as she is professional, very talented and just an all round lovely lady.
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Kirsty F. Sent on 22/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Friendly, efficient and all round superb!

Ajay was fantastic, she was so efficient as it was so cold and helped us all feel at ease. Pictures are absolutely wonderful and more than we could have imagined! We are so grateful for her work
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Jill M. Sent on 02/11/2020
4.2 out of 5 rating

3rd try at getting married

Dave and I had Alex for the photographer for our wedding and she was great ..due to the virus it had to be changed 3 times but we got there in the end. Alex took lovely images and got the usb within 7 weeks what was great..totally recommend her .....jill and dave x
Becky
Becky Sent on 12/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

As soon as I met Ajay I knew I made the right decision.

"I initially did not want a photographer due to being so self conscious. A family friend told me that I would regret it so I caved. As soon as I met Ajay I knew I made the right decision. She is so professional and is incredibly talented. I viewed my photos today and they are better than what I could of imagined. Thank you so much Ajay."
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AJay Hackett
AJay Hackett
Principle Photographer

Hi, my name is AJay and my hair is blue.

Welcome to Blue Jay Photography.

I am the owner and principle photographer of Blue Jay Photography.

I photographed my first wedding in 2009 when my Aunt and Uncle were given special permission to marry at short notice due to his terminal illness. Since then I have been dedicated to capturing the truly important moments of peoples lives.

I have nearly ten years of experience, education and professional training in film and photography and I am absolutely in love with my pet rabbit, Daryl.

I am happiest when I'm around other people and often come away from a wedding with my jaw aching from smiling so much!

I'd love to have a chat with you and hear about all your exciting plans and maybe even tell you about how I could be the photographer you've been searching for.

bluejayphoto@outlook.com

tel: 07948156183

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