Are you planning your wedding and wondering how to make sure you truly love your photos — not just now, but ten years from now?

Did you know many couples look back and realise they don’t love their wedding photos anymore?

Why?

Because they followed trends. Heavy flash all day. Brown filters. Editing styles that felt popular at the time but didn’t age well.

As a wedding photographer based in Perth but travel all over Australia. I’ve never been drawn to overly artificial lighting or extreme editing. I’m naturally drawn to soft light, real colour and honest moments.

The colours in your photos are the final result — but the real magic happens long before editing.

So let me ask you a few things.

Do You Actually Have Time for the Photos You Want?

Are you following a venue’s suggested timeline because “that’s just how it’s done”?

What if you want more photos with your wedding car?
You’ve invested in it — why only capture the drop-off?

What if you want to enjoy canapés with your guests instead of disappearing immediately for portraits?

As a Perth fine art wedding photographer with over a decade of experience, I don’t believe your day should be squeezed into what other people want.

We have a phone conversation. We talk.
What matters most to you?
What moments do you not want to miss?

Then we build your timeline around that.

You tell the venue what you’re doing — not the other way around.

Are You Present in the Day — or Performing for It?

When you’re fully enjoying your wedding day, it shows in your photos.

But let me ask you something…

Do you feel like you need to “act” a certain way for the camera?

You don’t need to perform. You don’t need to pretend to be drunk for a reaction shot, or exaggerate moments just to create energy.

Is that really you?

Some photographers encourage dramatic reactions to get “fun” images. But authentic connection will always feel stronger than something forced.

When you forget about the camera and focus on your partner, your family and your guests — that’s when the most beautiful images happen.

Have You Thought About Who’s Around You in Those Key Moments?

Picture this.

You arrive at your ceremony. Everyone turns. It’s that wow moment.

Who is helping you out of the car?

It should be your bridal party or your family.

I once photographed a bride arriving in a limousine. The bridesmaids stepped out perfectly — and just as the bride was about to exit, the driver opened the boot. I had nowhere to move. The moment was gone.

Another time, hotel staff and a content creator were fluffing the bride’s dress instead of her bridesmaids. A natural, emotional moment — missed.

These are small things. But they matter.

Protecting uninterrupted moments protects your memories.

Have You Considered the First Kiss?

Can the first kiss be missed?

Yes.

When you have both a photographer and videographer, positioning is everything.

Who stands in the centre aisle?
Has the celebrant stepped completely aside?

A half-step isn’t enough. We need a clear background. A clean frame.

Some people assume it can be edited later. But the best approach is preventing the issue before it happens.

That’s why I have those conversations before your ceremony — so you’re not surprised on the day.

Are You Rushing Through the Day?

Let’s be honest — digital photography is perfect for fast-paced moments.

But incorporating film slows everything down.

It creates intention. It gives you space to breathe.

You’re not rushing from one moment to the next. You’re present. You’re feeling it.

Guests won’t remember how quickly the timeline ran.
They’ll remember how the day felt.

Film captures that feeling honestly.

And no — it doesn’t mean stiff or overly posed. It simply means allowing those quiet, intimate moments to unfold naturally.

Have You Thought Beyond Instagram?

Ask yourself this:

Will I still love this editing style in twenty years?

Your wedding photos won’t just live online. They’ll be printed. Framed. Passed down.

Natural light. True-to-life colour. Intentional moments.

Those are the things that age beautifully.

Letting Go of Perfection

What if you let go of trying to be perfect?

You’ve spent the morning getting ready. Your hair is styled, your makeup is flawless, and you look your very best.

But now it’s time to be natural.

Let your dress fall beautifully as you walk — even if it brushes the ground.
Laugh with your bridesmaids.
Shed a tear, even if your makeup runs.

Perfection isn’t about holding everything together.

It’s about allowing yourself to feel it all.

Because when you let go, there’s a freedom in that moment — and that’s what photographs beautifully.

So What Does This All Mean for You?

It means your wedding photos aren’t just about the camera.

They’re about timing.
Light.
Space.
Planning.
Energy.

As your Perth fine art wedding photographer, my role is to guide you through all of it — so your day feels calm, intentional and completely yours.

If you’re planning your Perth wedding and want photographs that feel timeless, natural and deeply connected, I’d love to chat.

Let’s create space for the moments that matter most.