Melbourne & Yarra Valley Wedding Photography

OK, so you've booked the wedding venue, you've put a deposit on that amazing wedding dress and you've booked me, Simon Woodcock as your wedding photographer . So far so good. Lets negotiate this next hurdle together.  Celebrants. You've heard the stories, I've heard the stories.   I've even had the misfortune of having some of the stories unfold before my very eyes/cameras. Before we go any further, lets make one thing clear. In this area, like so many others - the old adage still applies, "You get what you pay for" . Don't book a celebrant just because they're cheap.  Book a celebrant because you like them, their approach or their personality. It may cost you $200 more than you planned, but it's better than regretting Aunty Edna and her funny little service when you're half way through it! Ok, so 3 Melbourne Wedding celebrants I'm going to suggest to you are all very different, have slightly different prices and quite d...

 Just a quickie from this wedding - I thought these two were cute - happy to hang out and watch the sunset whilst eating lollipops.   A fun and relaxed wedding which I think all the guests will remember fondly - including me! Melbourne Wedding Photographer www.WeddingSnapper.com.au

Viktoria and Mick are a relaxed and easy going couple - a glance at their footwear will confirm that! Wedding Photography Melbourne Wedding Photographers Melbourne Starting with an intimate ceremony at the Swedish Church in Toorak, drinks followed on the beautiful lawn of the church.  It's such a peaceful and well tended garden.   While the guests were enjoying their fizz, I clambered up the imposing church tower with the bride and groom for photos and a 360 view of the city - spectacular! Our next stop were the beach boxes at Brighton beach - yes, it's been done 100 times before - maybe there is a reason for that?  Thats right - the pics ALWAYS look fabulous!  Such a great setting - we even had a little rain, but you wouldn't know from the pics - Vik and Mick played up for the camera and now have a wonderful set of bright and fun images to treasure. Wedding Photography Melbourne Melbourne Wedding Photography Wedding Photography Melbourne ...

A few Wedding facts to keep you amused whilst you book your florist, photographer, church, venue, etc etc etc 92% of couples employ a professional wedding photographer (Check out www.WeddingSnapper.com.au for a great selection of wedding photography!) The average couple spends over $3000 on wedding photography (Visit www.EasyWeddingPhotos.com.au for great value wedding photography!) The English believe a spider found in a wedding dress means good luck. Eeew! Peas are thrown at Czech newlyweds instead of rice. Saturday is the unluckiest wedding day, according to English folklore.  Funny - it's the most popular day of the week to marry! The practice of giving or exchanging engagement rings began in 1477 when Roman Emperor, Maximilian I, gave Mary of Burgandy a diamond ring as an engagement present. 8% of all Internet users are engaged to be married. The kiss that is given by the bride to the groom at the end of the wedding ceremony originates from the earliest ti...

OK, so booking a photographer isn’t something you do every week, right? So, how do you know you’re getting a good deal and not getting ripped off? Here are a few tips to keep you safe in the photographer minefield – as always, Simon at Melbourne Wedding Photographers Wedding Snapper is always happy to chat and answer questions – just send an email or pick up the phone! How to Choose a Wedding Photographer 1. Experience Level -  How much experience does your photographer have?  Have they done other weddings? Do they have a portfolio? Is this a hobby or a profession? Ask questions! 2. Photography Style – What is their photographic style like?  When it comes to photography there are so many different styles, candid, classic, formal and so on. When you look through their portfolio do you see what you want your wedding day photos to look like? Do you want all color, black and white, both? 3. Chemistry/Personality – You may not have considered this one, but it is ju...