Hey! I’m Jake, an Australian photographer, now based in Cuenca, Ecuador. I’m a quiet guy with a big love for the outdoors and capturing authentic, memorable moments.
If we work together, you can expect a fun, unforgettable experience. Tailored to your wildest imaginations, your photos will be cherished for years to come!
I’ve been documenting my travels since I was 18 years old, and visited around 80 countries in that time. Using this wealth of experience, I can help you to plan an adventure you won’t soon forget.
Rodney + Agnes –
“Jake was incredible to work with! He took beautiful, timeless photos of me and my wife, Agnes, and turned our photo session into an experience we’ll never forget.
He has a talent for making you feel completely comfortable and at ease, which allowed us to genuinely enjoy the moment. Nothing felt rushed; in fact, it felt more like a romantic date than a photo shoot! If you’re looking for a photographer who combines professionalism with a relaxed, personal touch, Jake is the one to go with. We couldn’t be happier with the photos or the experience. Highly recommend!”
Sinéad –
“Jake was an absolute dream to work with. As a travel writer, I needed professional, yet laid-back photos to pair well with my portfolio website. I wanted pictures that felt natural, captured my creative personality, showed off the location I write about, and didn’t look like everyone else’s.
I often don’t like photos of myself and I feel pretty uncomfortable with my picture being taken (I’m talking Chandler Bing level awkward!) so prior to our session, I was nervous. Working with Jake exceeded any expectation I could have placed on the shoot. It was a fun day, I felt completely at-ease, Jake directed me well, and he had scoped out the perfect spots to shoot. With Jake, I didn’t feel awkward in front of the camera and that’s really saying something. As for the finished product, I absolutely love the photos he took! In fact, I’ve never had this many photos of myself that I really like and that also capture my personality so authentically. The experience was great just on its own and I’m so happy to have pictures that accurately reflect who I am as a person and as a writer. I would recommend Jake to anyone and I would book him in the future regardless of the event. No hesitation!”
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