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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If I (Your Photographer) Was The Boss Of The World And Your Wedding
Gentle reader, forgive this brief foray into self-aggrandising; I propose that my self-interest and yours align quite closely (you know: […]
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The Real Value of Wedding Photography
Photo By Merge Photography Most newly engaged couples are unfamiliar with wedding photography, and pretty much all couples will at […]
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Outsourcing Like A Boss – Why DIY?
It occurred to me recently that one of the best things about being an adult is learning that sometimes it’s […]
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What Would They Know? Hannah Millerick of Hannah Millerick Photography
I never tire of looking at beautiful wedding photography, so today’s expert Hannah Millerick gives me plenty of moments of […]
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What Would They Know? Tigs Macallan of Tigs Macallan Photography
Getting to know what makes a wedding industry professional tick is one of the joys of working at Polka Dot […]
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What Would They Know? Todd Hunter McGaw
When I grow up I’d love to be a photographer and I secretly dream of the fancy new cameras and […]
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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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The Mindful Issue

What if your wedding felt as good as it looked?

Planning a celebration with intention means choosing eco-friendly details, accessible venues, and rituals that truly matter, creating a day that’s personal, inclusive, and unforgettable.

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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
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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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
Stripes, Checks and Knowing When to Stop: A Guide to Patterned Wedding Linen
  Pattern on a table can lift a wedding or tip it into just a bit too much. Carina of […]
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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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