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The Best Wedding Photographers in Melbourne (And Why Videographers Love Working with Them)

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The Best Wedding Photographers in Melbourne (And Why Videographers Love Working with Them)

Weddings are chaotic, beautiful, and completely unpredictable, and that’s exactly why the best photographers are worth their weight in gold. Melbourne’s wedding scene is stacked with talent, but if you want a lens that sees beyond the posed smiles and Pinterest-perfect shots, listen up. I’m here to shout out some of the city’s most electric wedding photographers, the folks I love working alongside, who get the art of capturing real moments without faking a thing.

For couples planning their celebration and thinking carefully about how photography and film work together, our approach to wedding videography in Melbourne is built around collaboration, timing and shared visual language.

If you’re hunting for a wedding photographer in Melbourne who’s anything but cookie-cutter, these are your go-to heroes.

Tess Follett: The Quiet Genius of Human Connection

Tess Follett isn’t just snapping pretty pictures, she’s chasing moments that hit you right in the chest. Think editorial-style photography bathed in natural light, with a vibe so authentic you’ll forget the camera’s even there.

From tender looks to raucous laughs, Tess has a way of making everyone feel seen. She’s also a powerhouse in LGBTQI+ weddings, crafting stories that are as diverse as Melbourne itself.

Her work’s been featured in Theodore, Ivory Tribe and Hello May, but what really makes her stand out is her subtle magic: capturing soul, not just smiles.

Why do videographers dig Tess? Because her images and my films are cut from the same cloth, raw, honest, human. She freezes moments, I bring them to life, and together we tell a story that sticks.

tess follett photography
Tess Follett Photography

Jeremy Blode Photography: Mornington Peninsula’s Documentary Pro

If you want real over rehearsed, Jeremy Blode is your guy. Based on the stunning Mornington Peninsula, Jeremy’s style is all about relaxed, documentary vibes. No stiff poses, no awkward “look at the camera” nonsense, just pure, unscripted storytelling.

Jeremy’s photos feel like a secret glimpse into the day’s magic, capturing all the raw laughs, tears, and everything in between.

Why we click? Jeremy’s natural, candid style lets my wedding films speak for themselves, no need for loud narration or over-explaining. His photography and my footage blend seamlessly to create a vivid, genuine story of the day, perfectly unfiltered. On top of that, Jeremy is genuinely one of the kindest people I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with!

jeremy blode photography
Jeremy Blode Photography

Anchor & Hope: Master of Intimate, Private Weddings

For those intimate, whisper-quiet micro weddings held at secret Melbourne properties or tucked-away gems in the Yarra Valley, Cam Grove is the classic artist you want by your side. His photography feels like a gentle embrace, warm, intimate, and perfectly attuned to celebrations where every glance and whispered promise carries deep meaning. There’s a romantic, cinematic quality woven through Cam’s work that elevates every frame.

Why videographers can’t get enough: Cam’s understated, thoughtful images provide the ideal backdrop for wedding films that celebrate even the tiniest, most meaningful moments. When your wedding is small but mighty, his photography combined with our videos turns fleeting memories into something unforgettable. Plus, his wicked sense of humour makes the whole day a joy to be part of.

Anchor & Hope Photography
Cam Grove - Anchor & Hope Photography

Lost in Love Photography: Fine Art Meets Heartfelt Emotion

When you want your wedding to feel like a timeless piece of art, Lost in Love Photography delivers. Think sweeping countryside backdrops, sophisticated fine-art style, and a deeply emotive touch that turns every image into a story worth telling.

They’re known for high-end weddings and destination shoots, their work gracing pages of Brides Diary and beyond.

Why I’m a fan: Their photography perfectly complements cinematic video — refined yet deeply emotional. Pair their expert composition with the motion and sound that film brings, and you get a wedding story that’s both sweeping and personal. I’ve known Lyndel, Daniel, and the crew for over a decade. We’ve traveled the world and captured countless unforgettable weddings together. They’re not just collaborators, they’re close friends — which always adds an extra layer of good energy to your big day.

Lost In Love photography
Lost in Love Photography

Why This Matters: The Photographer-Videographer Dynamic

Here’s the secret, great photographers and videographers aren’t competitors; they’re collaborators. When we sync up, the story you get is seamless. Stills and motion play off each other, giving you a multi-dimensional memory bank of your day.

Working alongside these legends, Tess, Jeremy, Anchor & Hope, and Lost in Love, means I can confidently promise a wedding video that complements and elevates their photography, not fights it.

Melbourne Wedding Photography: The Verdict

Choosing your Melbourne wedding photographer is more than style, it’s about vibe, trust, and shared storytelling passion. These photographers get that. They’re not just behind the camera; they’re part of your day’s energy.

If you’re hunting for recommended wedding photographers in Melbourne who bring heart, authenticity, and style, look no further.

And hey, if you want your day filmed with the same love and honesty, drop me a line. Let’s make some magic.

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10 May 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Sea of Love collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information about you when you use our website or engage our wedding videography services. We've written it to be readable rather than legalistic, but it sits within the framework of the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and, where applicable, the EU and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Who we are

Sea of Love is a wedding videography studio based in Melbourne, Australia. We film weddings across Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, the Yarra Valley, regional Victoria, and internationally. For the purposes of Australian and European data-protection law, Sea of Love is the data controller for the personal information described in this policy.

3. What information we collect

Information you give us

  • Contact form data: when you submit our enquiry form, we collect your name, your partner's name, email address, mobile number, wedding date, venue, photographer (if booked), wedding planner (if booked), Instagram handle, referral source, and any message you include.
  • Booking and client data: once you book us, we collect the additional information needed to deliver your wedding film — full client details for contracts, signed agreements, payment records, and any logistical information you share with us in the lead-up.
  • Marketing data: if you subscribe to our newsletter or interact with our social media accounts, we may receive your email address or social-profile information.

Information we collect automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically by analytics tools — but only after you have given consent via the cookie banner. This may include your IP address (anonymised), browser type, device type, pages visited, traffic source, and approximate location.

4. How we use this information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your enquiry and answer your questions
  • Manage bookings, contracts, and the operational side of your wedding
  • Deliver the service itself — filming on the day, editing, and delivering your final films
  • Send marketing communications, but only if you have opted in
  • Improve the website by understanding how it's used (analytics)
  • Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations

5. Cookies and tracking technologies

We use the following tracking technologies on our website. None of them are set or run until you have given consent via the cookie banner.

  • Google Analytics: tracks anonymised information about how visitors use the site — pages viewed, traffic sources, and approximate location. Helps us understand which content is useful and how to improve the site.
  • Meta Pixel: enables Facebook and Instagram advertising and conversion tracking, so we can understand whether our social-media marketing reaches the right couples.

The cookie banner you see on first visit lets you accept all tracking, reject non-essential tracking, or manage your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site.

6. Third-party services and data processors

We use the following third-party services to deliver our work. Each receives only the information needed to perform its specific function.

  • Formspree: receives and processes contact form submissions
  • Make.com: routes form submissions into our internal workflow
  • Monday.com: our customer relationship management (CRM) system, where booking and client information is stored
  • Vimeo: hosts the video content embedded on our website
  • Google Analytics: receives anonymised analytics data (only with consent)
  • Meta Pixel: receives advertising and conversion data (only with consent)

These providers act as data processors and are bound by their own privacy policies and data-protection commitments.

7. How we share information

We share personal information only in the following situations:

  • With your wedding vendors: where you have asked us to coordinate with your planner, photographer, or other suppliers, we may share logistical information with them — schedules, contact details, locations.
  • With our service providers: as listed above, the third parties whose tools we use to deliver our work.
  • For legal compliance: where we are required to disclose information by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.

We do not sell personal information to anyone, ever.

8. Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, and disclosure. These steps include using reputable cloud services with strong security practices, restricting access to client information to those who need it, and encrypting data in transit. No system is perfectly secure, but we work hard to keep your information safe.

9. Data retention

We retain personal information for the following periods:

  • Enquiries that don't convert to bookings: 12 months from the date of the enquiry, then deleted.
  • Booking and client data: 7 years from the wedding date, in line with Australian tax and legal record-keeping requirements.
  • Marketing data: until you opt out, after which we remove your details from our marketing systems within a reasonable time.

10. Your rights

You have rights over the personal information we hold about you.

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988

  • Access: you can ask us for a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: you can ask us to correct any information that is inaccurate or out of date.
  • Complaint: if you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, you may make a complaint directly to us, or escalate to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) — see Section 15 for details.

Under the GDPR (for EU and UK visitors)

If you are visiting our website from the EU or UK, you have additional rights under the GDPR:

  • Access: right to obtain a copy of your data.
  • Rectification: right to correct inaccurate data.
  • Erasure: right to have your data deleted (the "right to be forgotten").
  • Portability: right to receive your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Restriction: right to limit how we process your data.
  • Objection: right to object to certain types of processing (including marketing).
  • Withdraw consent: right to withdraw any consent you previously gave, at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@seaoflove.com.au. We will respond within a reasonable time, and within any timeframes required by law.

11. Marketing communications

We send marketing communications only with your express opt-in consent. You can opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by emailing hello@seaoflove.com.au. Operational communications related to your wedding booking are not marketing and do not require consent.

12. Children's privacy

Our service is directed at adults planning weddings. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information about a minor, contact us and we will delete it.

13. International data transfers

Some of our service providers (notably Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and Make.com) are based outside Australia and may store or process data in the United States or elsewhere. Where we transfer data internationally, we rely on the contractual protections those providers offer (such as standard contractual clauses) to ensure your data is protected to a standard equivalent to Australian and European law.

14. Updates to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time as our practices evolve or as required by law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent change. For material changes, we will let you know by email (where we hold your email address) or via a notice on our website.

15. Contact

For privacy queries, including to exercise any of the rights outlined above, email us at hello@seaoflove.com.au or write to:

Sea of Love
Melbourne, Australia

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can escalate to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):

Phone: 1300 363 992
Web: oaic.gov.au