Can you feel the love?
Before you invite me to be part of your wedding team I should probably introduce myself.
Hello, my name is Ali. I’m a mum, partner, avid coffee drinker, second hand bargain hunter, science teacher, house renovation reality tv watcher (even though I have zero interest in doing any renovations to my house) and a former research scientist. I’m also a wedding photographer!
When you look at my photos here and over on my instagram I really hope you can feel the love, joy and excitement in them. Because weddings are so much more than just perfectly curated portraits - your day will also be filled with raw, heartfelt moments.
My favourite photos are the candid ones—the way your partner looks at you during the vows, the subtle hand squeeze during the speeches, the pure, unfiltered joy as you celebrate with your favourite people. And don’t worry, you will also get some beautiful portraits too.
If you choose me as your wedding photographer that’s what fills your gallery: genuine moments that reflect the heart of your day.
Ali xx
Frequently Asked
Questions
How much do you charge for weddings?
Head over to my contact page, tell me a bit about your wedding plans and I'll send you through my packages that are best suited to your day.
How would you describe your photographic style?
My style is a combination of lifestyle and documentary photography, which essentially means that I like to take more candid and fewer posed photos of you and your guests. I have a sprinkle of whimsical thrown in for good measure; I love photos that have both light and shadows, blur and grain — warm and rich. Shot lists are not my thing either; the most amazing moments will unfold naturally.
Posing for portraits makes us feel icky – are you going to make us do ‘portrait time?
As someone who HATES having her photo taken, I completely understand why you might not be super keen on portraits, but you can relax - I’ve got you! I’m not about having a zillion portraits on the day, and I have a few tricks up my sleeve to make portrait time relaxing.
Portraits are not about how you look but about how you feel, too. They are an amazing time for connection, space and quiet; that’s where the true magic happens. Having that time to drink each other in and catch your breath is why portrait time is one of my favourite moments to capture on your day. It will be a mini-break from your love party that you don’t realise you need until you're in the moment.
I’ll do some very light directing to help you feel relaxed, but I won't pose you, and you can definitely bring some beers and bubbles, too.
Do you have any vendors you recommend?
I sure do, let me know which vendor(s) you're looking for, and I will hook you up!
Where are you based? How far will you travel?
I live in Riddells Creek, in the beautiful Macedon Ranges.
I LOVE to travel for weddings, so if you’re getting married in the Macedon Ranges — or even Ballarat, Geelong, Hamilton, Bendigo, Echuca, Bright or Warrnambool (anywhere in this gorgeous state, actually). I’m always up for discussing ALL the possibilities. There may be additional costs like travel time or accommodation. Let’s chat!
Do we have to feed you?
Yes, please, that would be nice, especially if I am staying over lunch/dinner. I won't be photographing you or your guest while you eat (because eating photos are never flattering!), so that’s the best time for me to eat too, and will fuel me up nicely for the dance floor shenanigans! I'm pretty easy to feed, I don't have any dietary requirements, and to be honest, I’ll just be stoked that I don't have to cook a meal.
We're private people and would prefer that you don't share any images from our day.
That’s absolutely fine – I won't share any of your photos on my social media accounts or my website and blog.
Do you photograph same sex weddings?
FUCK yeah!