MY WORK
With a background in fine art, film, and editorial, my approach to photography is rooted in documentary style, blending gentle observation with poetic storytelling. I use both film and digital formats to capture intimate moments and human connection—the quiet, often overlooked exchanges that tell the truest stories. My work is centered around the beauty of soft light, and I strive to create timeless, emotionally charged images that preserve the essence of your wedding day.
I believe that the key to capturing authentic moments lies in trust. When you're comfortable and at ease with your photographer, the emotions you wish to remember most come naturally. It’s this trust that allows me to photograph you at your most vulnerable, your most real, as you are surrounded by the warmth of your loved ones.
Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of working with remarkable couples, documenting their celebrations of love across the globe. From Italy, France, Norway, Malta, Spain, Bali, New Zealand, and locally, from Perth, Brisbane, Tasmania, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne & some of the most beautiful rural parts of northern NSW—I've captured unforgettable moments of joy, connection, and intimacy.
My aim is to photograph you with your closest companions, evoking the warmth of human connection and the raw emotion that defines your story. I want you to look back at your photographs and relive the magic of the day—the laughter, the tears, the joyful moments, and the intimate exchanges that shaped your celebration.
Years from now, I want your wedding images to transport you back to the joy of that day, allowing you to experience once again the depth of love, the exuberance of celebration, and the beauty of the memories you created together.
Whether you’re planning a grand affair or an intimate elopement, I would be honored to capture your story—a celebration of love, life, and all that is meaningful.
Lilli x
My weddings have been featured extensively in wedding magazines and blogs worldwide, including Harpers Bazaar Bride, The Lane, Bride Australia, Hello May, Ivory Tribe, Junebug Weddings (USA), White Magazine, Bride to Be, Frankie Magazine, Nouba, Novela Bride, One Day Bridal, Hitched Magazine, Paper & Lace (NZ), Together Journal (NZ), Pure Bride Magazine, Hooray Magazine, White Edit, Bryllup Wedding Magazine (Norway)
About ME
There are certain things in life that make my heart sing: light, arthouse films, old architecture, anyone who can do a stunningly accurate Michael Caine impersonation, swimming in any body of water I can find, gardening, firing off a few rolls of film, spontaneous trips to Europe, and conversations that make me question the world around me. As an old-school romantic, it’s no surprise that my career choice reflects this love for timeless beauty and authentic connection.
When I'm not capturing weddings, I’m immersed in a variety of commercial, editorial, and fine art projects that push me creatively. This creative energy flows back into my wedding work, allowing me to approach each couple's day with an artistic & unique perspective. My work has been featured in publications and magazines worldwide, including Harpers Bazaar, Vogue Australia, Elle, Marie Claire, Real Living, Belle, Jane by the Grey Attic (Aus), Art Aesthetica (UK), Il Fotografo Magazine (Italy), The Opera, and Pétala Magazine (Germany). It’s also appeared in major films such as Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed (USA).
My work has been exhibited internationally in Italy, Germany, Japan, the UK, the USA, and Australia. I’ve been a finalist in several prestigious art prizes, including the Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize (2022 & 2021), Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Art (2021), Fisher’s Ghost Art Award (2020), Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize (2022 & 2020), Du Reitz Art Awards (2020), Percival Photographic Art Prize (2020), National Portrait Prize (2019), Australian Photography Awards (2018), and the Art Aesthetica Art Award (2018), among others
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I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which I live and work. I pay my respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
