What began as a single favour in 2021 quickly unfolded into something far deeper for Cass & Co., a way of witnessing and preserving the relationships that sit at the heart of every celebration. With an emphasis on authenticity and ease, her work invites couples to feel entirely themselves, resulting in imagery that feels both considered and deeply personal.
Joshua Woodland’s photography is defined by a quiet, cinematic sensitivity, where emotion and atmosphere take precedence over perfection. With a focus on natural connection and considered composition, he captures weddings in a way that feels both deeply personal and visually refined.
Mandee Johnson approaches wedding photography with a perspective that extends far beyond the couple alone. Her work is rooted in capturing the full atmosphere of a celebration, from fleeting moments of joy to the energy shared across every guest in the room. The result is imagery that feels immersive, emotive and deeply connected to the world each couple creates.
With a background spanning international events and venue management, Chelsea brings a rare depth of experience to the world of weddings. Her path into planning was shaped by a pivotal moment of pause and reflection, leading her to discover a more personal, considered way of working with couples. Today, through Hello Darling Weddings her approach is defined by calm guidance, thoughtful detail and a genuine commitment to creating celebrations that feel as meaningful as they are seamless.
Grounded in the laid-back rhythm of Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Hunter Manuel approaches wedding photography with an easy confidence and a deep sensitivity to energy and connection. His work blends a documentary instinct with an editorial edge, capturing moments that feel alive, unposed and emotionally true.
Founded by Emma, Bay Window Events draws on a belief that the most meaningful celebrations are those grounded in connection, intention and a genuine sense of ease. It’s an approach that doesn’t just shape how a wedding looks, but how it feels from beginning to end.
With a background in fashion and a deep sensitivity to emotion, Anna Liisa approaches wedding photography with a quiet, intuitive lens. Her work is less about directing moments and more about allowing them to unfold, capturing the subtle, in-between exchanges that so often define a day.
Damien Milan approaches wedding photography with a quiet attentiveness, drawn to the subtle moments where real emotion naturally reveals itself. Inspired by travel, people and culture, his work is grounded in observation, allowing each wedding to unfold without interruption.
Set across 37 acres on the NSW South Coast, The Jackson Ranch offers couples a wedding destination where nature, design and genuine hospitality come together effortlessly. Surrounded by bushland, lake views and nearby beaches, the property creates a sense of escape while remaining easily accessible from Sydney and Canberra. With its flexible spaces, on-site accommodation and deeply welcoming approach, The Jackson Ranch is a place where celebrations unfold naturally and every wedding feels entirely personal.
With a calm, observational approach and a refined editorial eye, Andrew Leo captures weddings as they naturally unfold. His work focuses on the in-between moments, quiet exchanges and honest emotion, allowing couples to be fully themselves rather than perform for the camera.
Calm, thoughtful and deeply people-focused, I Do With Darren offers ceremonies that feel personal, grounded and quietly moving. Darren approaches each wedding with warmth, inclusivity and an intuitive sense of storytelling, creating space for couples to be fully present rather than performative. We spoke with him about connection, trust and crafting ceremonies that feel unmistakably true to the people at the centre of them.
Warm, thoughtful and led by genuine care, Love Sophie Floral brings a heartfelt approach to wedding floristry. From growing her own flowers to showing up in the early hours to make each day feel special, every arrangement is shaped by love, effort and attention to detail.
Poetic, considered and deeply sentimental, Emclectic creates artwork and stationery that preserves life’s most meaningful moments long after the day has passed. Rooted in storytelling rather than trend, the brand transforms weddings, florals and memories into enduring pieces of art. We spoke with the founder about creativity, collaboration and turning fleeting moments into something lasting.
Thoughtful, story-led and grounded in genuine connection, The Photobrief approaches wedding photography as a way of documenting not just how a day looks, but how it truly feels. Blending documentary observation with an editorial eye, their work captures emotion, relationships and design with equal care. We spoke with The Photobrief about trust, storytelling and creating imagery that reflects the full experience of a wedding day.
Eryndae approaches wedding photography with a focus on emotion, presence and honesty. Her work is documentary at heart, capturing relationships and moments as they naturally unfold, without force or expectation. We spoke with Eryndae about intentional storytelling, creative freedom and photographing weddings in a way that feels true to the people at the centre of the day.
With a background that spans childhood weekends assisting her father at weddings to years spent in TV and film, Cat Arwel brings a deeply intuitive, story-led perspective to wedding photography. Her work sits comfortably between documentary and editorial, shaped by a love of old cinema, fashion and the quiet drama of real moments unfolding. We spoke with Cat about authenticity, creative freedom, and why the most powerful images are often the ones you never plan for.
An enduring part of Melbourne’s dining and events landscape, Stokehouse offers a celebration setting defined by light, water and a quietly confident sense of style. Perched directly on the bay, it pairs panoramic views with refined, contemporary interiors and a food and wine experience that has shaped the city’s hospitality story for decades. We sat down with the team to talk about what makes celebrating at Stokehouse feel so distinctly special, from intimate weddings to full venue takeovers by the sea.
YNS Floral has become known for wedding floristry that feels romantic without being overworked, and considered without ever feeling forced. At the heart of the brand is a deep sensitivity to mood, space and feeling, where florals quietly shape the atmosphere rather than dominate it. We sat down with founder Yuna to talk about her intuitive approach to design, collaboration, and creating moments that feel deeply personal for every couple.
Jalisa Roslyn’s path into wedding photography is rooted in a lifelong relationship with the arts, shaped by years of movement, music and creative expression. What began as a college film class quickly became a devotion to observing emotion, connection and the fleeting moments that so often pass unnoticed. Today, her work centres on documentary storytelling with an artistic sensibility, creating photographs intended to live on as meaningful, multi-generational heirlooms.
Ashley Joyce began photographing weddings in 2013, after a second-shooting experience showed her the creative freedom of a wedding day. She was drawn to the energy, the movement and the significance of creating photographs that genuinely matter to the people in them. Her work today focuses on thoughtful, artful storytelling, with feeling always leading the way.
Daniel Silbert has been photographing weddings for over 15 years and his work is rooted in a documentary approach that values restraint, emotional honesty and the moments that often pass unnoticed. Less concerned with spectacle and more with how a wedding truly felt, Daniel creates images designed to be returned to, not just admired.
Joy by Ash is guided by feeling first. With roots in a lifelong love of observation and an instinct for beauty, her approach to wedding photography is shaped by romance, emotion and an effortless sense of ease. Drawing on influences from fashion, film and analogue photography, she captures celebrations in a way that feels modern, joyful and deeply personal.
Helaina Storey brings a photographer’s eye shaped by years spent inside weddings from every angle. With a background in planning, her work is rooted in deep observation, emotional intelligence and an instinct for the moments that sit just beneath the surface. Her approach blends documentary honesty with an editorial edge, capturing weddings as living, breathing stories rather than curated events.
Oliver J’s approach to wedding photography is driven by feeling first. With over a decade behind the camera, his work is defined by movement, emotion and a fine art–editorial sensibility that never loses its warmth. Equal parts hype man and quiet observer, Oliver brings energy, ease and a deep appreciation for human connection to every wedding he photographs.
Nearly two decades in, Kimon’s approach to wedding photography is rooted less in instruction and more in intuition, shaped by an ability to read a room, earn trust quickly, and let people be exactly who they are. The result is work that feels quietly cinematic, deeply personal, and never aware of itself.
Emerging from the stillness of lockdown, The Falkenburgs found their way into wedding photography with a clear sense of intention and quiet confidence. Their work lives in the space between editorial and documentary, where creative freedom meets deep trust, and moments are observed rather than orchestrated. With a calm, thoughtful approach, they create imagery that feels honest to the day and enduring in its emotional pull.
Sugar Bee Flowers is known for its soft, seasonal florals and an approach that feels deeply connected to nature and place. Founded in the Yarra Valley, the studio has built a reputation for thoughtful colour palettes, gentle movement and quietly abundant arrangements. At its heart, Sugar Bee is about creating floral stories that feel personal, intentional and timeless.
At the heart of Hitched With Jazz is a belief that the ceremony should be just as memorable as the celebration that follows. Blending a creative background in fashion with a natural ability to connect, Jazz crafts ceremonies that reflect who couples truly are together. Each one is considered, romantic and designed to set the tone for the entire day.
For Ministry of DJs, wedding entertainment is about far more than filling a dance floor. It’s about understanding emotion, shaping atmosphere and creating moments that feel deeply personal to each couple. With decades of experience and a growing presence in destination weddings, the brand continues to set the standard for considered, connection-led celebrations.
These eight new names are the latest to join the THEODORE Wedding Guide. Each brings a distinct point of view, a deep respect for craft, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful, beautifully considered celebrations. We’re delighted to introduce the creatives shaping the next chapter of weddings within THEODORE.