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Real weddings, honest planning advice and the occasional note on the craft. A good place to start if you’re dreaming up a day of your own.
Real Weddings · 9 July 2026
Ian & Karen — A Golden-Hour Wedding at Stoneridge Estate
Ian & Karen's fine-art wedding at Stoneridge Estate on Lake Hayes, near Queenstown — golden Central Otago light, alpine views and an elegant celebration, photographed by William Lloyd.
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Advice · 6 July 2026
How to Choose a Wedding Photographer for Your Thailand Wedding
How to choose the right photographer for your Thailand or Phuket wedding — what to look for, the questions to ask before you book, and why local knowledge of the light matters most.
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Planning · 29 June 2026
The Complete Guide to a Luxury Wedding in Phuket (2026)
Everything you need to plan a luxury wedding in Phuket in 2026 — the best venues, the right season, costs, the legalities, and how to make the whole thing effortless.
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Real Weddings · 18 June 2025
An intimate vineyard ceremony in Provence
Long tables beneath the plane trees, candlelight at dusk and a celebration that ran late into a warm Provençal night.
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Planning · 2 April 2025
How to plan a destination wedding in Italy
A photographer’s practical guide to timelines, light and logistics for a wedding on the Amalfi Coast or in Tuscany.
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The Craft · 11 February 2025
Why I still shoot weddings on film
On grain, patience and the unrepeatable feeling of a frame made slowly — the case for film in a digital age.
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