ByMarley is a Sydney-based photography and videography studio run by Charley and Mat - a couple who found their way into this work the best way possible: by accident.
It started with travel. The two of them, a camera, and a habit of stopping to capture what most people walked past. Friends and family would always ask about their photos, and somewhere along the way a hobby became something more.
What drives them is still the same thing it's always been - finding the beauty in what's right in front of you and turning it into something that lasts.
When you work with ByMarley, you're working with Charley and Mat directly. The people you message are the same ones who show up on the day and edit your final gallery - just two people who genuinely care about telling your story right.
About ByMarley
Our approach
Good visuals don't come from rushing or overproducing. They come from slowing down, understanding what you're actually trying to say, and knowing which moments are worth holding onto.
We're big on collaboration. Before anything, we take the time to get to know you - your vision, your taste, what matters to you. On the day, we work closely alongside you as a team. We're the kind of people who'll have a laugh with you between shots, remember the little details you mentioned weeks ago, and genuinely care about how it all comes together.
On set we keep things positive and relaxed, but we stay sharp. We'll give clear direction when it helps, step back when it doesn't, and bring our own eye to lift the final result. In particular, we love working with natural light and enhancing the natural beauty of a space, rather than unnecessarily overproducing.
What we're chasing is work that feels seamless and honest. The kind of photo or video that takes you straight back to a moment - not just what it looked like, but how it felt.
Our team
Mat Cabrera
Photographer, Videographer, Drone PilotMat is a passionate creative with a strong instinct for finding perspective and meaning within a scene. He’s drawn to moments that feel genuine and unforced - whether that’s a striking aerial view or a fleeting interaction on the street.
His work is guided by curiosity and creative freedom, always looking for new ways to frame a moment and push beyond the obvious, while keeping the final imagery natural, cohesive and story-driven.
Charley brings a thoughtful, detail-driven approach to both photography and video. She’s drawn to light, composition and the emotional weight of a moment - often focusing on the quieter details that help an image feel immersive and honest.
She works closely with clients to shape the vision, guide the process, and ensure the final work feels cohesive and true to what was intended.
Photographer, Videographer, Creative Direction