Originally from London, I moved to Melbourne a few years ago and fell in love with the city. These days, I split my time between Australia and Italy, spending the European summer with my wife’s family in Puglia while documenting celebrations across the country. I feel incredibly lucky to document weddings in two places I truly call home.
I document honest moments for couples across Australia, Italy, and destination around the world.
I’m Tim Sonmez, a wedding photographer based between Melbourne, Australia and Puglia, Italy.
about
My work sits right between documentary and editorial photography. I don’t believe in hiding in the background, but I also won’t try to dictate every movement of your day. Instead, I work somewhere in the middle, capturing a mix of candid, high-energy moments and colourful, intentional imagery. I want your photos to look and feel like your actual wedding: vibrant, emotional, and timeless.
I shoot a mix of digital and 35mm film, depending on the moment and how the day is unfolding. Digital lets me move quickly and respond to what’s happening in real time, while film slows things down and brings a more considered way of working.
Your wedding day is the single most important day of your life
why me
As a wedding photographer in Melbourne, I photograph everything from CBD celebrations to Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula weddings, I’m always all ears. Each part of Victoria brings something different, and I love adapting my approach to suit the feel of the day.
MELBOURNE
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Based in Puglia for the European summer, I document weddings across the region, including Ostuni, Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, Lecce, and nearby Matera, as well as destinations throughout Italy. Being on the ground in Italy means there’s no stress about flying someone in from across the world, and you’ll have a native English speaker who understands local logistics, helping everything feel easy and relaxed from the start.
PUGLIA & ITALY
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Puglia has become a second home to me. My wife is Italian, and for the past six years we've spent every summer in the region with family and friends. Over that time, I've come to know the area intimately, from the whitewashed streets of Ostuni and the coastline around Polignano a Mare to the countryside masserie that make Southern Italy such a sought-after wedding destination.
For couples planning a destination wedding anywhere in Italy, having someone on the ground who knows the country makes a real difference. I understand the pace of life, the culture, the locations, and the logistics that come with getting married in Italy. As a native English speaker living in Italy throughout the European season, I’m able to bridge both worlds, helping international couples feel at ease while working seamlessly within the local environment.
When you book me, you're not simply hiring a photographer flying in from afar for the weekend. You're working with someone who has a genuine connection to Italy, a local base in Puglia, and a passion for documenting weddings across the country with the care, understanding, and vision they deserve.
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When I’m not shooting weddings or editing, my wife and I are taking on probably the biggest leap of our lives: restoring a historic Puglian home set amongst an old olive grove. It’s equal parts exciting and terrifying, but we're just getting started.
Interested in seeing the renovation progress or following along with life in Italy?
Our Puglian Restoration
BEYOND THE CAMERA
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