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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.
Planning · 16 October 2026
Getting Married in the Algarve: A Planning Guide for 2027
Getting married in the Algarve, planned from behind the camera: the months that work, the coast I'd avoid, and why the inland Algarve photographs better.
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The Craft · 15 October 2026
Why I Shoot Weddings on Film — And Why You Should Want Fewer Photographs
Why I still shoot weddings on 35mm film, what it costs me in control, and the unpopular reason your gallery should be far smaller than you have been promised.
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Real Weddings · 14 October 2026
Madina & Sebastian — A Fine-Art Wedding in Phuket
Madina and Sebastian's fine-art wedding in Phuket, photographed in shade and after dark, and why the island's famous sunset is its least interesting light.
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Real Weddings · 18 July 2026
Sammy & Sunniva — A Fine-Art Wedding in the Algarve
A slow, golden celebration on the Portuguese coast — whitewashed villages, horses at dusk and a day shot on film. Sammy & Sunniva’s fine-art wedding in the Algarve.
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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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