Every photographer is a budget photographer, it just depends on your budget

Every photographer is a budget photographer, it just depends on your budget

What actually makes a wedding feel good — not just look good. Renee from Tobi Tobi joins me to talk about live ceremony music, why the aisle moment should be slow and intentional, and how choosing the right song can set the emotional temperature of a whole celebration.

It's hard for AI to describe a wedding photographer’s presence on the day

In this episode of For Those Of You Who Don't Know Me, I chat with photographer Joshua Mikhaiel about how the wedding world is changing and what that means for couples and vendors alike. We dive into the so-called “wedding tax,” whether AI has a real role in planning, and why personal touch always matters more than any tool. We talk about wedding photography as more than just pretty pictures—it’s about capturing real, human moments—and we look at how traditions can be both grounding and restrictive. A big part of our chat is about communication: how couples often struggle to say what they want, and how vendors can listen and guide without pushing their own agenda. At the end of the day, I believe weddings aren’t about appearances—they’re about connection, authenticity, and creating memories that actually last. * Here's a link to the Hollywood Reporter piece about Oasis [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-features/oasis-gallaghers-met-life-concert-1236358264/]. * Joshua Mikhaeil's website [https://joshuamikhaiel.com.au/]

So the invitation said 'we love your children, but'

Sarah-Louise Anderson reveals how her $60,000 micro-wedding sparked family feuds, severed friendships, and taught her which relationships were worth keeping—all over ginger beer and missing guests.

Playing Battleships with wedding photographers

Film photography is overrated, organic carrots don't make a good wedding, and Kiera Ryan from Creative Weddings Byron Bay chooses the three wedding photographers she would get if she was getting married this afternoon as she joins the first episode of my new podcast, For those of you who don't know me… Links from the episode: Bayleigh Vedelago wedding photographer [https://www.bayleighvedelago.com/] Cassandra Ladru wedding photographer [https://cassandraladru.com/] Megan Kelly Studio [https://www.megankelly.com.au/] Creative Weddings Byron Bay [https://weddingsbyronbay.com.au/] Dear Future Bride Podcast [https://weddingsbyronbay.com.au/podcast] Josh Withers Celebrant [https://marriedbyjosh.com] 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Its Purpose 02:05 The Essence of Meaningful Weddings 04:52 The Role of Wedding Planners 08:15 The Impact of Wedding Planning on Couples 10:25 Film Photography in Weddings 13:25 Choosing the Right Wedding Photographer 17:41 Candid Photography vs. Posed Shots 19:45 The Importance of Communication with Photographers 27:23 Navigating Wedding Planning Expectations 33:38 Underrated Aspects of Wedding Staffing