Behind the lens.

A look at the La Este husband & wife dynamic duo.

A summary of where La Este Film started, get to know us and just how passionate we are about capturing the best day of your lives.

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Courtney Lawrence

Lead Photographer

Courtney’s approach to wedding photography is deeply rooted in a passion for intertwining soft, romantic and editorial frames with authentic, timeless and polished images. It’s more to her than just taking great photos, the experience you have with them is paramount. You can expect quality every time you entrust La Este Film with one of the most momentous days in your lives.

We pride ourselves on knowing when to step in to guide you and when to step back. We want your wedding to be as seamless and stress-free as possible. With a fondness towards bridal portraiture, Courtney excells at blending classic, editorial and romantic elements with fleeting emotion filled frames, nailing the balance between getting ‘the shot’ and genuine heartfelt moments that alongside editing in a natural way to ensure every frame never dates.

Recognition

‘‘Her approach to wedding photography is deeply rooted in a passion for creating art that transcends time.’’

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Hamish Lawrence

Founder, Director & Cinematographer

La Este Film was founded by Hamish in 2015 and he has been capturing weddings since then with Courtney joining the business in 2020.

Hamish, is passionate about videography and camera equipment and is constantly working to create the most stunning, timeless, romantic and cinematic films for couples to keep and cherish forever.

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Experience

Together with our combined 15+ years experience in Australia and internationally, we are highly skilled with any and all of the logistical and technical details that go into a wedding. We have encountered many instances and pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to any situation, solve problems discretely, provide solutions, coordinate with vendors and manage timelines.

We handle every aspect with care and professionalism, allowing couples to relax and enjoy their day without any worry. With our perfectionist attitude towards life, you can breath easy knowing every frame will be taken with precision and intention, in saying this our goal is to ensure your experience of your wedding day is above all else whilst still allowing you to walk away with stunning imagery and films.