Photography Stories + Planning Guides

Real weddings, elopements and family sessions from across South Australia, along with practical wedding-planning advice gathered from more than 15 years behind the camera. Browse the latest stories below, or explore my wedding planning guides for tips on timelines, family photos, feeling comfortable in front of the camera and more.

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Emily & Nathan’s Laidback Templeton on Murray Wedding

There was something immediately special about Emily and Nathan’s wedding at Templeton on Murray. Set among the gardens and native bushland of the Riverland, their day felt beautifully relaxed from the very beginning—less about fuss and formality, and more about gathering all their favourite people in one place. They were married overlooking the Murray River, surrounded by wild native flowers, huge gums and even a few curious alpacas wandering nearby.

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A Colourful McLaren Vale Wedding at Hastwell & Lightfoot Winery

If you need proof that a wedding can feel deeply meaningful without being overly formal, Beth and Imti’s colourful celebration at Hastwell & Lightfoot Winery is it. There was confetti, incredible food, golden-hour portraits, one truly next-level dessert table and a very enthusiastic dance floor. But more than anything, this day was about people. With many guests travelling from Sydney to celebrate with them, Beth and Imti planned a relaxed McLaren Vale wedding that gave them as much time as possible with the people they loved. And those people brought big friend-group energy.

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Surprise Family Elopement at Magnolia Farm | McLaren Vale Elopement Photographer

Emily and Todd always knew they wanted one thing — their families together. As an American/Australian couple, they’d assumed they’d need two weddings. But when Emily’s parents booked a spontaneous trip to Australia, it suddenly felt right to gather everyone at Magnolia Farm in McLaren Vale… and surprise them with a wedding the very next day. ✨

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Sally & Luke's Country Loxton Wedding

This wedding was a vibe. I absolutely loved hanging out with Sally and Luke at their beautiful family property in Loxton with lovely red earth, vines for miles, and hours of fun. Their day had all of the good things (making for great photo opportunities) from confetti exits (from the ceremony) to sparkler entries (for the first dance), and plenty of champagne sprays. The day was elegant and beautiful, but also relaxed and a fun party for everyone that they loved to celebrate and have a wonderful time.

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Georgia & Levi's Inglewood Inn Wedding

What a gorgeous wedding. Georgia & Levi married with so many loved ones surrounding them at their church before heading to the beyond-beautiful Inglewood Inn for a night full of dancing, music, and perhaps even a blow-up T-rex suit. Photos were a big part of the day (which I always love) taking place where we took their engagement portraits in Highbury (check out those here x) as well as in the rolling rocky fields in which Inglewood Inn is nestled.

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Hugh & Matthew's Beresford Estate Wedding

Hugh and Matthew’s wedding was very chill. It was a wonderful celebration before they jetted away to Europe for eight weeks (yes!). We hung out for some relaxed portraits around the Beresford grounds before they greeted guests together with warm and welcoming smiles all around. Their ceremony was full of heart, and the lunch to follow was just so good. A wedding done very right.

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Sarah & Kain's Mount Osmond Elopement

Sarah & Kain were excited to marry privately, with just the two of them, because it reflected how they are. All about intimacy and simplicity. A stress free day without pressure and gorgeous views looking out over Mount Osmond from a cute little tiny house. We were so lucky with a gorgeous Winter sunset as well. The perfect chilly evening.

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