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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, […]

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 […]

There is an undeniable energy to a Melbourne CBD wedding. The city’s laneways, bluestone alleys, and grand architecture feel entirely distinct from a classic countryside vineyard. As a documentary wedding photographer based in Melbourne, I follow the endless summer across both hemispheres. I spend half my year capturing events in Europe and southern Italy. The […]

Driving just an hour south of Melbourne completely changes your perspective. The fast-paced city energy quickly drops away, replaced by coastal sea breezes, rolling vineyards, and historic country acreage. As a documentary wedding photographer based in Melbourne, I split my time following the endless summer across both hemispheres. I spend half my year capturing events […]

There is a distinct shift that happens when you drive just under an hour northwest of the Melbourne CBD. The urban sprawl completely fades away, replaced by crisp mountain air, ancient forests, and a rolling countryside that feels worlds apart from the city. As a documentary wedding photographer based in Melbourne, I get to shoot […]

Contrasting Landscapes: Inside Victoria’s Premier Melbourne Wedding Destination When you start planning your wedding, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make isn’t just picking a venue. You are choosing the backdrop for a day you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Some cities lock you into a specific aesthetic, but fortunately, as a premier […]

Trading the fast-paced London rush for the relaxed beauty of Victoria If you had told me five years ago that I’d be splitting my life between the creative heart of Victoria and the sun-bleached coast of Southern Italy, I would have laughed. Born and raised in London, I loved the energy of the UK. However, […]