Why we love Melbourne Weddings!

Being a Wedding Photographer in Melbourne is a photographer’s dream come true! It is an honour for us to capture weddings around the world but we particularly love capturing Weddings in Melbourne. Melbourne has beautiful photography locations and incredible, unique venues. When it comes to planning a Wedding in Melbourne, couples are spoilt for choice. With so many amazing vendors to choose from, you can bring your wedding vision to life in Melbourne and capture it in exquisite detail at the many photography locations.

Why is Melbourne great for wedding photos?

Melbourne is known for being the most livable city for good reason! Whether you love the city skyline, the beach, the forest, wineries or manicured gardens, Melbourne is the perfect place for Wedding Photos. Besides the bustling city, lively nightlife, and superb food and art, Melbourne has a number of beautiful locations for your dream Wedding Photos. With manicured gardens, beautiful parks and classic heritage-listed buildings with exquisite architecture, Melbourne has everything you need for timeless and romantic Wedding Photos. As a Melbourne Wedding Photographer, I know many amazing photo spots in Melbourne and I will help you find the perfect photography location for your classic, editorial Wedding Photos.

More reasons why Melbourne is the best for Wedding Photography

Melbourne is the best for Wedding Photography because there are so many amazing locations all in close proximity to each other. If you love city laneways and old buildings but also want photos in stunning gardens, you can have the best of both worlds in Melbourne. All of these photo spots are easy to get to, even by walking, and you can save time and effort on your Wedding Day by having your Wedding Photos in Melbourne. 

For instance, you could start in Melbourne CBD at the Fitzroy Gardens and then walk over to Parliament House for some epic architectural, classic Wedding Photos. Along the way, you can walk along cobblestoned streets and snap some photos in front of cute, terraced homes. Walk the backstreets of Collingwood, stop at your favourite boutique bar in Fitzroy and take romantic  Wedding Photos in Melbourne’s classic Treasury Gardens.

FAQ’s about Melbourne Wedding Photographers

How do you describe your Melbourne Wedding Photography style?

Our wedding photography style is natural, authentic and timeless. Our approach to weddings is candid and honest, creating images that are romantic, elegant and real. Shooting in a non-invasive manner, we love documenting those unplanned, unposed moments that naturally take place. 

We shoot weddings with an editorial style of photography that incorporates emotion, movement and a little bit of magic. Our photography style allows you to relive your wedding day all over again in beautiful detail and heartfelt emotion.

As your Melbourne Wedding Photographer, we will guide you through the process leading up to your wedding with attention and care, minimising stress wherever we can. On your wedding day, we provide as much direction and guidance as required, allowing you to be yourselves and feel totally comfortable in front of the camera.

Do you offer custom packages?

Our wedding packages are fully customisable and can be adjusted to meet your needs. We will help you to work out the number of hours required to cover your wedding day and additional hours can be easily added to any package to ensure no moment is missed. Our Melbourne Wedding Photographers are flexible and love to travel to Wedding Venues across Melbourne and throughout the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula. We are also available to photograph weddings anywhere in Australia or internationally.

How long does it take to receive our Wedding Photos & how many images will we receive?

After your wedding, we send out a small gallery of sneak peek photos for you. Your full gallery will then be delivered within 8-10 weeks. The number of images received differs for every wedding but you can expect approximately 800 photos from an 8-hour day.

How do we book you as our Melbourne Wedding Photographer?

If you’d like to book MR + MRS and secure your date right now, simply checkout using our online store. Alternatively, fill out our contact form and we will respond within 24 hours. To book using this process, we require a 30% booking fee & a contract that needs to be signed to lock your date in. Once paid and signed, we will remain in touch in the months leading up to your wedding and will always be available for any questions you may have.

What is the best time of day for our photos?

We can take beautiful Wedding Photos at any time of your wedding day. However, the ideal time of day is the hour before sunset. This is called ‘golden hour’ and will provide soft shadows and golden light (as the name suggests!). Your photos will be elegant and romantic at this time of day and it is the best light for shooting in any location. We highly recommend setting aside some time on your wedding day for sunset portraits. Our Melbourne wedding photographers will help you schedule in time for some beautiful golden hour photos. Melbourne sunsets are the best for wedding photos!

Melbourne Wedding Photo Locations

Once you’ve said ‘I do’ and walked down the aisle as husband and wife, it’s usually time for family photos. Most couples choose to have their family photos either at the ceremony location or a nearby spot. Since everyone is already gathered together in one place, taking family photos at this point of the day is the most time-efficient and effective approach. 

After family photos are finished, it is time for the best part of the day (in our opinion, that is!): your bridal portraits. This is the part of your wedding day where you will have photos with your bridal party at one of Melbourne’s many wedding photo locations. This is when your wedding photographer will shine and you will get the best couple portraits and bridal party photos from your wedding day.

It’s important to soak up this part of the day since it is one of the only times when the couple can embrace and spend some time together as husband and wife on their wedding day. At your Melbourne wedding photo location, your wedding photographer will use creative, gentle prompts to help you get timeless, effortless photos.

To ensure your wedding photos run smoothly, it’s important to plan a wedding day photography timeline. Leading up to your wedding, we will work with you to schedule your wedding photos so there is plenty of time for travel between locations. Our Melbourne wedding photographers have the experience and knowledge to help you create a stress-free, relaxed timeline for your Melbourne wedding photos. Some important factors to consider in your wedding day timeline include:

• Allow enough time to travel to your chosen wedding photo location in Melbourne. Depending on the day of the week and whether there are any special events happening in the area, you will need to add extra time for driving, traffic, parking and walking to your photo location. Melbourne has some amazing locations for wedding photos but they can be busy at peak times so it’s essential to consider this in your wedding day schedule.

• Collaborate with your Melbourne wedding photographer to select locations for your wedding day so they can pre-plan the route and choose some areas best for photos.

• Check with the relevant authorities to see if there are any special events, protests or roadworks taking place near your photo locations to prevent traffic hold-ups.

The Top 5 Best Wedding Photography Locations in Melbourne:

1. Parliament House

Nothing says timeless, classic and grand than the beautiful 150-year-old Parliament House. Located in the city’s centre, Parliament House is one of the most popular spots for wedding photos in Melbourne. Renowned for its historic grandeur and iconic architecture, it is the ideal location for couples who want elegant and sophisticated wedding photos. The classic columns, luxurious and clean marble mosaic floor and carved doors of Parliament House make this location the best for classic and timeless wedding photography in Melbourne. 

Parliament House is also a fantastic option for wet weather. If it is raining on your wedding day, you can take your wedding photos underneath the sheltered balcony of Parliament House - making it the perfect location for wedding photos for any day of the year! Since it is such a popular location, just be sure to allow extra time in your wedding day timeline in case you need to wait for your turn to take photos.

2. Fitzroy Gardens

If you’d like lovely tree-lined, romantic wedding photos, Fitzroy Gardens are the perfect wedding photo location for you. These beautiful gardens are full of greenery and feature beautiful cityscapes and a unique, eye-catching Conservatory excellent for wedding photography. Located right on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD, Fitzroy Gardens are in the ideal location for bridal parties wanting to visit multiple wedding photo locations. Melbourne’s city laneways, Parliament House and the Old Treasury Gardens are only a short walk from this destination. Please be aware these gardens can get very busy on pleasant days, so ensure to allow extra time for your wedding photos at this iconic Melbourne spot.

3. Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Spanning over 38 hectares, Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens are the perfect backdrop for elegant and romantic wedding photography. With a wide range of landscapes, including rainforests, gardens, unique plants and lakes, the Royal Botanic Gardens give couples countless options for their Melbourne wedding photos. Some of the most popular spots for wedding photos within the gardens are the Tropical Glasshouse, Fern Gully and the Temple of the Winds.

The Royal Botanic Gardens are an extremely popular location for wedding photography but the sheer expanse of land means you can simply walk along and find another backdrop if another bridal party is in your way. For this reason, you cannot fail to get romantic and epic photos at Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens. However, bear in mind you will need to apply for a permit to take your wedding photos at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne. You can apply for your permit here.

4. Treasury Gardens

Treasury Gardens are the perfect location for couples wanting their wedding photos in beautiful parkland. Located right around the corner from the Old Treasury Building, these gardens give newly married couples the best of both worlds for their Melbourne wedding photos. The Treasury Gardens are within walking distance of Parliament House, The Windsor Hotel, the laneways of Melbourne’s CBD and many more unique photo locations. If you take your wedding photos here, you will have a variety of backgrounds, including gardens, greenery, historic architecture and city skylines. The Treasury Gardens give you everything you could desire for elegant and classic wedding photos in Melbourne. 

5. Melbourne University

Dating back to 1853, the University of Melbourne is Australia’s second-oldest university. Its grand period architecture and gothic arches are the ideal setting for couples wanting timeless and classic wedding photos. Melbourne University is loved by many Melbourne wedding photographers and many couples flock here each year to have their couple portraits. 

If you’re interested in having your wedding photos taken at this charming location, it’s important to remember the grounds are busy with university students during the week so it is best suited to weekend weddings. You will also require a permit for wedding photography which can be applied for on Melbourne University’s website here.