YEAH, BUT WHO ARE YOU?
An insight into the people behind the camera
Jessica Russell
“When I’m not working (or sometimes when I am), you’ll find me on a rugged coastline or somewhere in the mountains. I have an unhealthy obsession with plants; our house is an actual jungle. I love our fur baby Jimmy more than most humans. I like to dabble in all things creative, this is how my second business Myrtle and Clay came about. I studied Interior Architecture for a while before discovering my passion for photography. I love babies and children more than life itself; this is actually one of the reasons I started this business (ask me for the full story later!). Don’t ask me anything you’re not sure you want to know, because I’ll probably tell you anyway. I like to travel, but can’t stand tourists; I’ll always take the road less travelled and soak it up in my own time.”
Dylan Russell
“After a busy week working in politics, I want to be inspired. My usual sources include absurd arthouse cinema, music and cooking. I’m always on the look out for something different and challenging – whether it be an obscure vinyl record or foreign spice. I love sharing passionate discussions about social issues with my wife Jess – who drives our creative vision. I’m captivated by light and shadows; often stopping to take a photo of a bin or a fence because there is beauty in the mundane. I’ve been fortunate enough to travel to many far-flung places, the favourite of all being India. My approach to travel mirrors my approach to photography – it is grounded in respect, understanding and intrigue.”
OUR SERVICES
WEDDINGS
It’s a privileged position to be invited into your inner circle to document a moment you’ll treasure for generations to come. We don’t take this lightly. We will do all our planning in the months prior so that on the day you can focus on having a kick-ass time! Our clients often comment on how easy the whole process is and how comforting and hilarious we are during the portraits.
ELOPEMENTS
We get it – we didn’t want a big day either. We eloped locally with only our fur baby, witnesses and photographer! If you’re thinking of doing something similar or maybe you’re thinking of having a private ceremony in an epic location, we would love to hear from you! We also have a special elopement package set up with our friends at My Sister and The Sea.
ENGAGEMENT
Engagement sessions are a great way of capturing the love and excitement that comes with getting engaged. They are also a great way of easing yourself into the photography experience if you are a little camera shy. We can visit some epic locations or pick somewhere a little more sentimental, have a tonne of fun and make something beautiful together!
PRODUCTS
Have you ever thought about what you’re going to do with the several hundred photos we’re going to give you after your wedding? Chances are they are going to live on your desktop for a while and you’ll look at them maybe once a year. This is the shit our nightmares are made of! We want to give you something so you can relive your day over and over again.
