Be yourself…

Megan Aldridge Photography is a beautiful boutique wedding studio in Melbourne. We travel all over Australia and have clients in New York, London and even Switzerland.

We love to work with couples who want more than just traditional wedding photography and are looking for someone with a friendly, natural approach.

What separates us from other studios is that we have an art-documentary style and because of this, clients receive their whole wedding story, not just the highlights.

You can just be yourself, and relax, knowing your photography will be easy, beautiful, and in good hands.

Find your inner bride…

Are you having trouble finding the”right” photographer for you?  Are you feeling frustrated that all the wedding photographers you speak to just don’t seem to really care about you, they just want the job?

Effie and Dave had the same problem:

“We knew we wanted beautiful images- after all, who doesn’t? But we wanted more than that. We wanted candid photos that appeared effortless and most of all we wanted someone to shoot our wedding who GOT us. Someone we felt understood a little about us, our personalities and what was important to us.

We interviewed A LOT of photographers. Most of them left us nonplussed. No one wants to feel like just another job and we left many a studio just shaking our heads. We started asking ourselves were we expecting too much? We took a drive out to Fern Tree Gully one sunny afternoon after work and met Megan at her studio where she made us feel right at home and her cheerful and down to earth demeanor relaxed us instantly. Naturally we looked at some of her work and the packages she offered but mostly we just talked.

Megan wanted to know about us and what made us tick- the style, colours and themes of our wedding and the things that were important to us. We must have been with her for about 90 minutes and drove home so happy, confident we had found our photographer. I booked Megan the next day!” Effie & Dave

 

You’ve probably never been photographed like this before; are you wondering how you’re going to cope?

Megan’s  years of experience and warm, caring personality  bring out the best in people. She understands that posing is not natural to most people, so we don’t do that – we will put you at ease so you don’t feel uncomfortable. It’s all about really having fun, not just pretending!

“To be natural is such a very difficult pose to keep up” Oscar Wilde

You’ve been trying not to turn into a ‘bridezilla’ – but are you still nervous about being able to ‘let go’ on the day?

Megan’s team are on hand to help out too, and make sure that everything runs as smooth as silk. We are expert  dress fitters, train fluffers, button hole pinners, cake decorators, flower deliverers, Hollywood tape dispensers, wedding planners, counsellors, – anything it takes!

“Megan’s wonderful personality and attention to detail, she is not pushy AT ALL but everyone listens to her because she has a lovely way of communicating with wedding guests, bridal party members and family. We had a thorough pre-wedding meeting a week before the big day to go over everything, including, timing, locations, back up plans in case of rain, etc. At the conclusion of the meeting we felt as though no matter what Megan had it all under control!” Sophie & George

You love photography and you want amazing photos, but are you or your partner still  feeling uncomfortable about being in front of the camera?

The best photos are taken when you don’t know it. We take a lot of beautiful candid photos while you are lost “In the moment”, often our couples forget we were even there, until they see their photos!

“Megan seemed to be everywhere and yet she was invisible. I actually don’t recall seeing her in action at all at the church or at the Lindrum later in the day. She organized the family photos at St Kilda beach with effectiveness and the results speak for themselves. She worked wonderfully with our videographer also as they bounced ideas off each other regarding angles, shots and lighting and ensured they didn’t hinder each other.” Effie & Dave

Is a boring traditional wedding the last thing you want?

It’s the last thing we want too! We always do our best to get that ‘wow’ feeling into our images, without making you feel “cheesy”! Weddings are a celebration with friends and family, a chance to get together and share with everyone you care about.

“On the day Megan was completely focused on capturing every important moment,  If she noticed an unplanned opportunity for a great photo she was so efficient in obtaining it; some of our best photos came from these situations!” Sophie and George

REAL  moments, just as you remember them, only better.

We love, love, love weddings!!!

All of our team are here because they really love this job! What better job could there be? We get to be with our couples on the best day of their lives, we get to share intimate family moments, we get kisses and cuddles and tears of gratitude. It’s the best job in the world!

“Megan and her assistant were exceptional at easing our nerves and having fun with us as we worked together to make a story line of our wedding day Our day was full of fun, friendly smiles, amazing pictures!!” Teri & Jason

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Awards & Qualifications

Megan was recently awarded the honour of becoming an AIPP  Master of Photography and she is an AIPP Accredited photographer:

Megan completed her Bachelor of Art degree in Fine Art, Photography at RMIT in 1992. A fully accredited member of the AIPP since 2002, Megan was made an associate of the AIPP in 2005. Megan has won 11 Silver awards at the Victorian Professional Photographer of the Year Awards as well as seven Silver and one Silver with Distinction award at the Canon Australian Photographer of the Year Awards since becoming a member. Click here to view awards list.

Photography that is easy, beautiful, and in good hands.

Want more info on choosing a photographer? Click here for some great advice.

Want to hear from our lovely couples? Click our Love Notes Testimonials page.

 

 Megan xx

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Contact us  for a free wedding consultation today!

Email: info@meganaldridge.com.au

Studio Phone: 03 9758 8618           Mobile: 0413 841 296

Studio Address: 1214 Burwood Hwy Upper Ferntree Gully Vic. 3156, Australia.