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Trying to find a unique wedding venue in Melbourne? Selecting a venue is nothing short of a mammoth task. I’ve heard countless stories from clients and friends about how they wished they had some trusted suggestions. So here it is, my curated list of 10 most unique Melbourne wedding venues. Rupert on Rupert – Collingwood […]
Finding the perfect wedding dress in Melbourne is such a personal choice. With each bride carefully choosing the look and style they love the most. Gone are the days when a white wedding gown symbolised outdated ideas of purity, innocence and the end of your singledom. The modern wedding gown is all about expressing your […]
Deciding which flowers to use for your wedding day can be a surprisingly difficult task, as without the expertise of a florist you might end up settling on buds that are out of season or unsuited to your wedding venue. To help out, I asked some of the top florists in Melbourne five different questions […]
Planning a pre-wedding photoshoot in Melbourne? Pre-wedding shoots in Australia are on the rise and it’s easy to see why – I mean, what’s not to love? Australia has some of the most incredible scenery on the planet. From rugged coastlines and dense rainforests to cities full of thriving arts scenes, architectural beauty, and amazing […]
Five Collingwood wedding venues you must know about There’s something special about Melbourne’s inner north. The ambience of cafes and bars that spill out on to the street, the sound of trams rumbling by and the smell of coffee around every corner. Speaking of northside, let’s get acquainted with Collingwood: the blue-collar-turned-trendy inner city suburb […]
A top 10 confetti guide! There’s something so incredibly joyous about confetti, the colour, the action, the glitter, the fact that its raining tiny little rainbows of happiness over you. Its no wonder people choose it as a way to celebrate love. We’ve put together a confetti guide along with some of our most loved […]
There’s something magical about turning your photography into wedding prints. Until fairly recently wedding memories have always been tangible. Flicking through albums and holding up your parents and grandparent wedding prints is a treasured experience for many of us. Prints give us insight into who they are, the way they celebrated their love and their […]
Imagine the excitement as you open an email that announces your very own wedding slideshow is ready. You sit down with your loved one, pour a glass of red or indulge in a bowl of ice cream (or both), snuggle in, press play and see your incredible wedding photos for the first time. Now imagine […]
There are so many layers to think about when you plan your wedding day. Bringing them all together requires lots of focus on timing. If you want to make the absolute most of your wedding photography, allowing the right amount of time for photos in all parts of the day is essential. The getting ready. I like […]
Toko Events is new on the wedding scene and it is never easy for a new business. I worked with these guys a couple of times and loved what they were doing. So I thought I would get in touch with them and get a little insight into what they do and why. It is […]
Rupert On Rupert in Collingwood is one of my favourite wedding venues around Melbourne and today I have the pleasure of giving you, a little insight behind the doors of such a beautiful venue. I had a chance to shoot a few “Behind the scenes” photos and chat to the owners, Ric & Mali. Ric […]
Elopements are beautiful, incredibly personal and completely focused on your love for each other. They give you the freedom to adventure almost anywhere in the world together and let each other know how important your relationship is. Elopements are all about intimacy and I love that they bring you so close to the core of […]
I love shooting editorials, especially when it is for one of my favourite magazines. Hello May Magazine wanted to create something a little different and a bit moody for issue 14. So they felt my style would compliment their vision perfectly. It is a great experience working with such a talented team of people and […]
Almost every weekend I am shooting a wedding at a new venue that I have never visited before. I love the diversity of weddings I shoot and the amazing locations I get to visit. Sometimes it is nice to come back to a venue that I have worked at before, especially if the venue is […]
High mountain tops, vast sandy deserts, small figures amongst the tallest trees, deep in snow, against midnight skies in Iceland…These are some of the incredible portrait locations we see on the internet coming to us from all over the world and I wouldn’t blame any couple that finds it a little overwhelming. These locations undoubtedly […]
Wedding photography is a constant process of learning and crafting light to work for me so I can get the most incredible photos I can on your wedding day. There are a few elements to think about when planning your day that can really help, so let’s have a chat about them. Sunny days – […]
It’s not often that I am in New York, or I do engagement shoots. So I really wanted to make the most from my trip. I lugged all my film camera equipment across to the other side of the world just for this shoot. It is not easy bringing a big Pentax 67 or a […]
I work alongside so many great vendors at weddings, so naturally I always love to chat to them to understand their job a little better. The more I know about the different vendors, the easier it is for me to work with them so we all end up with the best results on a wedding […]
** Europe July & August 2025 Get in touch to plan your destination wedding It really is a dream come true, traveling the world doing what I love. When I first made the transition to becoming a wedding photographer, I did it so I could experience more from life, walk into the unknown and travel […]
Marysville in the Yarra Ranges is such a beautiful area and a perfect location for photoshoots. I have actually shot a really nice engagement shoot out in this forest before and the photos looked incredible. The forest is so beautiful when the sun is coming through the tree’s, but I also love it when the […]
Wedding illustrators? Is that actually a thing? YES.. yes it is! I know not a lot of people have ever seen wedding illustrations or would even think about hiring someone to illustrate guests at their wedding. So I thought it would be a good idea to have a chat to one of Melbourne’s only wedding […]
Glasshaus nursery wedding venue in Cremorne is one of Melbourne’s coolest spots to get married. I think it is also Melbourne’s best kept secret! It is such a beautiful venue and so close to the CBD. One of my favourite things about GlassHaus is that it is right around the corner from my studio! So I […]
Why not enjoy your photos the best way possible, with a wedding book! It feels nice to run your hands over each page, slowing down to tell your friends the story behind each image. It is a little reward you can enjoy after all of the hard work you put into organising your wedding. I am a […]
Many photographers are not happy with the idea of other people at weddings with cameras. And for good reason, they can potentially interfere with your best photo or an important part of the day. Personally, I have no problem with friends and family bringing their cameras to the weddings I shoot. It is your wedding day and your friends […]
There are many benefits of a second photographer. One of the main benefits is that a wider verity of images can be captured, and therefore create better coverage of the day. Having a second photographer also allows me to be more creative. Having someone with me to photograph the safe shots enables me to move […]