Photography Wisdom
Behind The Shot: Dani Bartlett, Somewhere Between Portraits
  It’s time for another instalment of our Behind the Shot series, where we ask photographers for a favourite candid […]
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Photography Wisdom

Advice to brides and grooms from wedding photographers, from choosing your photographer to rainy day weddings, and interviews with wedding photographers,

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Behind The Shot: Dani Bartlett, Somewhere Between Portraits
  It’s time for another instalment of our Behind the Shot series, where we ask photographers for a favourite candid […]
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Why Your Wedding Timeline Needs More Wiggle Room
  Wedding photographer Jennifer MacDonald of Liminal Wonderland has built a reputation shooting weddings between Melbourne and Scotland, and along […]
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Behind The Shot: Brett Scapin, The Wedding That Never Left Home
  It’s time for another instalment of Behind the Shot, where we ask a photographer to share one of their […]
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Behind The Shot: Leo Farrell, When the Sun Sets
We’re kicking off a new series called Behind the Shot. These aren’t the shots about the pretty, or the inspiration […]
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How To Feel Calm and Relaxed On Your Wedding Day
  For all the months (or even years) spent planning a wedding, it’s funny how often couples tell us that […]
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What Your Photographer Wants You to Know About Shooting After Dark
  When planning a wedding, it’s easy to focus on the ceremony, golden hour portraits and all the beautiful moments […]
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Photography That Respects the Nervous System
  Wedding photography should feel just as good as the images look. For our Mindful Issue, wedding photographer Tilly Roberts […]
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The Alfresco Issue

As the weather warms up, we’re celebrating the magic of outdoor weddings! Picture gorgeous receptions under the setting sun and dancing beneath the stars.

We’ll cover everything from stunning styling ideas to practical planning tips – like wet weather backup plans and all those important outdoor wedding considerations.

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10 Sydney Wedding Venues You Will Love
  Today on Polka Dot Wisdom, we’re transporting you to some fantastic Sydney wedding venues through the lens of Lovereel’s wedding photographers […]
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10 Southern Highlands Wedding Venues You Will Love
  Today on Polka Dot Wisdom, we’re transporting you to the marvellous Southern Highlands through the lens of Lovereel’s wedding photographers and […]
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10 Wedding Venues You Will Love in the Hunter Valley
  Today on Polka Dot Wisdom, we’re escaping the Winter blues and transporting you to the marvellous Hunter Valley through […]
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What Would They Know?
What Would They Know? Davina Adamson of Black Finch Jewellery
  If you’ve ever walked into a jewellery studio and felt like you’re meant to already know what you want, […]
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Cake Wisdom
Dark Romantic Wedding Cakes Are Having a Moment
  If the rise of candlelit receptions, moody florals and richly layered colour palettes has taught us anything, it’s that […]
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Photography Wisdom
Golden Hour Magic: How to Capture Stunning Outdoor Wedding Photos
  Lighting can make or break wedding photography, and few moments offer better conditions than golden hour. That short, powerful […]
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Flower Wisdom
Getting Wedding Flowers Right, Whatever Your Budget
  Every couple starts their floral planning the same way, a folder of saved images and a budget that has […]
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Styling Wisdom
How to Start With Pattern At Your Wedding
  Having featured over 25 of their beautiful weddings, we know Mornington Peninsula-based Poppy Culture (florists by training) knows a […]
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Food & Catering Wisdom
Dark Romantic Wedding Cakes Are Having a Moment
  If the rise of candlelit receptions, moody florals and richly layered colour palettes has taught us anything, it’s that […]
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