[Melb]Recommend Locations for Wedding Pics

supasaiyan · 5th November 2009, 12:52 PM

Hey Guys,

So getting married in a couple of months and we haven't picked a photographer yet but just want to get an idea of where to take pics.. the ceremony is being held in the treasury gardens so that's an obvious spot.

want to avoid some of the more cliche spots

Any photographers can give some suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

bungsai · 5th November 2009, 1:12 PM

ACCA building in Southbank.

^catalyst · 5th November 2009, 1:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supasaiyan

Hey Guys,

So getting married in a couple of months and we haven't picked a photographer yet but just want to get an idea of where to take pics.. the ceremony is being held in the treasury gardens so that's an obvious spot.

want to avoid some of the more cliche spots

Any photographers can give some suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

Get a good photographer, they'll know where to go.

You just concentrate on having a good time!

Chavez · 5th November 2009, 2:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ^catalyst

Get a good photographer, they'll know where to go.

You just concentrate on having a good time!

lmao thats no help... ok it helps a little but I think some ideas would be in order other than just saying "yeah get a good photographer!"

I wouldn't mind knowing myself actually

vindicator · 5th November 2009, 2:43 PM

Can't you think of somewhere that is of significance to your partner and yourself?

methd · 5th November 2009, 2:52 PM

the location shoot depends where you're getting married and where you need to be for the reception, so timing/driving can be factored in.

around the city:

fitzroy gardens, carlton gardens, treasury gardens, botanical gardens, laneways around flinders lane area, parliament house, treasury building, collins st, south bank, docklands and st kilda beach are the most popular places.

methd · 5th November 2009, 2:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chavez

lmao thats no help... ok it helps a little but I think some ideas would be in order other than just saying "yeah get a good photographer!"

I wouldn't mind knowing myself actually

you'd be surprised though, the number of B&Gs that ask the photographer (for points i listed on previous post). once the options are made available, then it's the B&G's decision as to where they want to go.

Quote:

Originally Posted by supasaiyan

Hey Guys,

So getting married in a couple of months and we haven't picked a photographer yet ...

Thanks

You can't be very serious about photography if it's only a couple months away. I've got bookings into 2011 (with 2010 being about 75% full) and clients who call for the next month or two have very little chance of filling a date. The average booking advance is about 8-12 months if you want a decent photographer and don't want to risk it.

plasticbastard · 5th November 2009, 3:45 PM

If you're stuck for locations, think back to memorable locations from your dating & wooing stages of the relationship that are easily accessible from the wedding venue.

xhanatos · 5th November 2009, 3:55 PM

birrarung marr/mcg area?
the arcades around bourke st?

collins st seems to be a favorite too. i was in tram109 and i spotted 6 wedding shoots, all between swanston and spring streets

whoistheg · 5th November 2009, 3:59 PM

We ended up going to Melb Grammer School on St. Kilda Rd (near domain).

Nice old buildings blue stone buildings. It just happened on the day.
We were staying at the Royce Hotel and saw it over the Balcony and
said let go there

If you want some pics let me know.

5th November 2009, 12:52 PM	#1
supasaiyan Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 70	[Melb]Recommend Locations for Wedding Pics Hey Guys, So getting married in a couple of months and we haven't picked a photographer yet but just want to get an idea of where to take pics.. the ceremony is being held in the treasury gardens so that's an obvious spot. want to avoid some of the more cliche spots Any photographers can give some suggestions would be greatly appreciated Thanks

5th November 2009, 1:12 PM	#2
bungsai Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne - SE Posts: 199	ACCA building in Southbank. __________________ ' Tiramisu '

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methd Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 918	the location shoot depends where you're getting married and where you need to be for the reception, so timing/driving can be factored in. around the city: fitzroy gardens, carlton gardens, treasury gardens, botanical gardens, laneways around flinders lane area, parliament house, treasury building, collins st, south bank, docklands and st kilda beach are the most popular places. __________________ Nikon userclub Lumens Photography

5th November 2009, 3:45 PM	#8
plasticbastard Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Fortress of Solitude Posts: 3,246	If you're stuck for locations, think back to memorable locations from your dating & wooing stages of the relationship that are easily accessible from the wedding venue. __________________ WARNING! This post may contain traces of free speech, sarcasm, and/or humour - which may cause temporary stupidity or insanity. Please see your doctor if symptoms arise. Film is not dead! Member #50 \| carl ashley - living life @ f2.8 \| sometimes i update my blog \| yes i twitter too

5th November 2009, 3:55 PM	#9
xhanatos Iron Photographer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Abbotsford VIC Posts: 4,014	birrarung marr/mcg area? the arcades around bourke st? collins st seems to be a favorite too. i was in tram109 and i spotted 6 wedding shoots, all between swanston and spring streets __________________ Reuters Photo Blog

5th November 2009, 2:43 PM	#5
vindicator (Taking a Break) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: LoNoSho Posts: 2,954	Can't you think of somewhere that is of significance to your partner and yourself?

5th November 2009, 3:59 PM	#10
whoistheg Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 48	We ended up going to Melb Grammer School on St. Kilda Rd (near domain). Nice old buildings blue stone buildings. It just happened on the day. We were staying at the Royce Hotel and saw it over the Balcony and said let go there If you want some pics let me know.