Building Our Home in Puglia: The Story Behind Masseria Le Camere If you’ve spent any time on my site, you probably know that I split my year between Melbourne and Puglia, shooting weddings across Australia and Southern Italy. When international couples get in touch about planning a wedding in Italy, one of the first things […]
By Tim Sonmez, a Melbourne wedding photographer capturing celebrations across Victoria, Australia Planning a wedding in Melbourne is an exciting process, but working out where your money actually goes can quickly feel overwhelming. Between venue packages, catering per-head rates, creative suppliers, and styling, every decision moves the financial needle. For the 2027 and 2028 seasons, […]
By Tim Sonmez, a British destination wedding photographer based locally in Puglia, Southern Italy When international couples start planning a destination wedding in Southern Italy, the rolling hills of the Itria Valley usually sit right at the top of their wishlist. The charming white-walled towns of Ostuni and Cisternino form the heart of this region, […]
By Tim Sonmez, a British destination wedding photographer based locally in Puglia, Southern Italy Planning a destination wedding in Southern Italy is one of the most exciting adventures you will ever take. While organising a multi-day celebration from abroad might feel like a big project at first, taking it one simple step at a time […]
By Tim Sonmez, a British destination wedding photographer based locally in Puglia, Southern Italy Once you’ve settled on a venue, the next phase of planning a destination wedding in Southern Italy can feel like a maze of vendor quotes, foreign contracts, and hidden fees. From wedding planners and floral design to lighting production and late-night […]
There is a distinct shift when you cross the bridge out of Melbourne toward the coast. The urban energy fades away, replaced by sweeping maritime views, salty sea breezes, and rolling coastal farmland. As a documentary wedding photographer based in Melbourne, I shoot in many incredible locations. Still, the Bellarine Peninsula remains a favorite. My […]
By Tim Sonmez, a British destination wedding photographer based locally in Southern Italy during the summer season. Planning a destination wedding in Southern Italy means embracing sun-drenched courtyards, ancient olive groves, and warm Mediterranean breezes. If you are trying to figure out what to wear to a puglia wedding, you are not alone—dressing for a […]
By Tim Sonmez, a British destination wedding photographer based locally in Puglia, Southern Italy Planning a destination wedding in Southern Italy is equal parts thrilling and overwhelming. If you have set your heart on rustic whitewashed stone, centuries-old olive trees, and sun-soaked courtyards, your first question is almost certainly: What is the real Puglia wedding […]
Forget the quiet, “forgotten” corner of Southern Italy. Over the past few years, the changing face of Puglia has transformed the region into Europe’s trendiest luxury destination. Where rustic masserias once offered a sleepy escape, the region now vibrates with a fresh, cosmopolitan energy. From international superstars taking centre stage in ancient hilltop towns to […]
Once you decide to get married in Puglia, you run into your first big planning decision: where in the region do you actually host it? While Puglia spans hundreds of kilometers from north to south, destination weddings tend to cluster in two primary hotspots: The Itria Valley and The Salento. Both offer incredible food, warm […]
