Vendor Spotlight: Immerse Photography - Capturing Love, Light & All the Feels
Some people fall into wedding photography by accident. For Genelle Bevan of Immerse Photography, it started with a hell no. Back in her local newspaper days, a friend begged her to shoot their wedding. Her response? “No way, too much responsibility!” But he wouldn’t take no for an answer. Fast forward 25 years and Genelle’s still here, camera in hand, chasing beautiful light, epic backdrops, and raw, authentic moments that couples cherish forever.
The Secret Sauce
What do couples brag about after booking Genelle? It’s her superpower mix of organisation, time management, and ninja-level problem solving. On the day, she’s not “just the photographer”, she’s your timekeeper, extra bridesmaid, tie-fixer, family wrangler, venue liaison, and sometimes personal dresser for the boys (yep, she’s seen it all). All so you can actually stay present and enjoy the day.
Goosebump Moments
Genelle never forgets the weight of the work she does. Sometimes, her photos become the last captured memories of a loved one. She’s seen her images on funeral booklets, social posts, and family walls years later. One story that will forever stay with her? A dad diagnosed with terminal cancer right before Christmas. Genelle raced back home to photograph him with every family member that Christmas Eve, then again at his son’s wedding where he gave the most unforgettable speech. He passed away two months later, and now those photos live on everywhere his life is remembered. “That’s when you know,” she says, “that this job is more than just pictures.”
Why Couples Can’t Live Without Her
Sure, there are heaps of amazing photographers out there - but Genelle brings experience you just can’t fake. With 25+ years behind the lens, she can handle any situation: dodgy weather, family politics, bad light - you name it. Her style? Modern romantic, deeply emotive, but always authentic. She doesn’t just capture what it looks like. She captures what it feels like.
Insider Wisdom
Don’t just book a photographer because they fit the budget or your cousin recommended them. Book them because their work makes you feel something. Look at full weddings, not just the highlight reels, and make sure their vibe runs consistently through everything they shoot. Because when the flowers fade and the party’s over, the photos are what remain.
Behind the Scenes Ninja Moves
Genelle is the classic duck on water: calm and smiling above the surface, legs paddling a hundred miles an hour underneath. She’s keeping track of light, managing timelines, organising families, and making sure every moment you wanted is captured - without you even realising how much she’s juggling.
Rules? What Rules?
Genelle’s advice: ditch the “have to’s.” You don’t have to do a cake cutting, bouquet toss, or first dance if it’s not your thing. The only trend that stands the test of time is two people madly in love, photographed beautifully. Everything else is just noise.
Her Happy Place
That first look. Whether it’s on the aisle or in a private moment beforehand, the second two people lock eyes and that wave of love crashes over them - it gets her every time. And she’s right there to capture it.
Myth Busted
The biggest myth? Anything that starts with: “You have to…” Nope. It’s your day. Do it your way, love it your way, and let the rules go.
Want to see more of Genelle’s magic? Head to Immerse Photography or follow her on Instagram. But be warned: you’ll probably cry, swoon, and immediately want to book her.