Let me tell you about one of my most recent trips to Melbourne. It was for an engagement session in Carlton Gardens. The couple had booked me for their wedding in Mildura and wanted a session in Melbourne as part of their package. They brought their pug. It was absolutely freezing, lightly raining, and the pug […]

There are weddings that go exactly to plan. And then there are the ones where the rain comes in sideways off the lake, the wind catches the veil, and the couple just laughs and gets on the boat anyway. This was one of those weddings. And it was one of the most beautiful days I […]

We started the day in Pasila with the groom and his boys. Black tuxedos, rooftop balcony, brilliant sunshine. Soon someone handed the groom a whisky and we sat him on a toddler’s tricycle and somehow it was the most natural thing in the world. That’s when I knew this was going to be a good […]

From our first communication months ago I always felt the warmth and relaxed attitude this couple had. They wanted to enjoy their wedding, to take it all in. Without pressure, just doing it their own way. And that is exactly how their day looked. We started the day in Töölö with bridal prep. The bride […]

Vanden Estate: More than just a Mildura wedding venue If you’re getting married in Mildura and you want a venue where your guests actually mingle instead of sitting in rigid rows waiting for something to happen, Vanden Estate in Irymple is worth a serious look. I’ve photographed a lot of weddings there. Enough to know […]

Let’s talk about the person who actually makes your wedding legal. Not the flowers. Not the venue. Not even the photographer lurking in the corner trying to catch your dad cry. The celebrant. They set the tone for the entire ceremony and they’re the ones who turn two people who are absolutely terrified into two […]

Why Willow and Ivie is My Favourite Mildura Wedding Venue Updated on Thursday 30 October 2025 A Grand Venue That Still Feels Welcoming Mildura isn’t exactly overflowing with wedding venues. So when you find one that genuinely works across ceremony, portraits and reception without requiring you to spend half your day in a car, it’s […]