How to Choose the Right Wedding Photographer for You
Choosing your wedding photographer is one of the most personal and important decisions you’ll make when planning your day. Beyond capturing how everything looks, your photographer captures how it feels. These are the images you’ll return to for the rest of your life.
If you’re searching for a Melbourne wedding photographer, it can be overwhelming—there are so many options, styles and packages. But finding the right fit comes down to more than just pretty photos. Here are a few key things to look for when choosing a wedding photographer that truly suits you.
1. Look Beyond the Editing—Do You Actually Like the Photos?
It’s easy to be drawn to trendy filters or moody editing styles, but try to focus on what’s actually happening in the photo. Do the couples look relaxed, natural and genuinely happy? Or do they feel stiff, overly posed, or disconnected?
Great wedding photography should reflect real connection and emotion. Look for storytelling, movement, and those little in-between moments that feel true to life.
2. Check if the Photographer Gets to Know You
Your wedding isn’t a photoshoot—it’s a celebration of your love story. A good photographer takes the time to get to know you as a couple—your personalities, what makes you laugh, what’s important to you on the day. They’re not just ticking off a shot list or selling a package—they’re there to document your story honestly.
If a photographer’s first priority is the sale and not the relationship, it’s worth thinking twice.
3. Do They Make You Feel Comfortable?
You’ll spend more time with your photographer than almost anyone else on your wedding day. So, it’s essential that you feel relaxed and safe around them.
Do they make you feel seen and understood? Can you be yourselves around them? A photographer who helps you feel comfortable will naturally capture more authentic, joyful, and meaningful images.
4. Ask: Do I Like the Content of the Photos—Not Just the Style?
It’s not just about light and colour—it's about content. Are the couples in their portfolio smiling, crying, laughing, connecting? Do the images tell a story? If every image looks like it belongs in a magazine, but none of the emotions feel real, that could be a red flag.
Look for moments of vulnerability, humour, and love. That’s what you’ll treasure most later.
5. Look for Someone Who Listens
The right wedding photographer listens to your needs and understands your priorities. Maybe it’s that you want more time with guests, less time posing. Or that your dog is part of the ceremony. Or that you’re nervous in front of a camera. You deserve someone who takes those things on board and adapts to you.
Photography should feel easy—not like a production.
Final Thoughts
Your wedding day is full of emotion, energy and once-in-a-lifetime moments. Choosing a photographer who feels like a good fit—someone who gets you, calms your nerves, and captures the day with honesty and care—makes all the difference.
At Little Reed Weddings, I photograph weddings across Melbourne and Victoria for couples who value real connection and timeless, candid photography. If you're after relaxed, story-driven images that feel just like you, I’d love to chat.
Get in touch here or explore my wedding galleries to see more of my work.