BEHIND
LENS
Good photography is not about the camera. It is about paying attention.
I have spent years learning to notice things — the way light shifts in the hour before sunset, the moment a bride's nerves turn into pure joy, the quiet exchange between two people that happens when no one is looking.
That attention is what I bring to your wedding day. Not a formula. Not a preset. Just someone who genuinely cares about getting it right for you specifically.
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Meet Sonya — Melbourne Wedding Photographer and Creative Director
I founded this studio in 2017 after falling completely in love with wedding photography — the kind that feels like cinema, not a catalogue.
Since then, every couple I have worked with has shaped how I approach this work. I have learned that the best wedding images come from the same place: real trust between a photographer and a couple who feel completely at ease.
That is what we build, from the first enquiry to the final gallery.
Tales Of Romance Atelier
how we see a wedding day
Our style sits at the intersection of documentary and editorial. We capture what actually happens — but we are always thinking about light, composition, and the story we are telling.
We love film references, fashion photography, and the kind of images that take your breath away not because they are technically perfect, but because they are emotionally true.
The work has been featured in British Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and The Lane — which means we hold ourselves to a standard that goes beyond what most couples will ever ask for. That standard is just how we work.
working with us
before your wedding
From the moment you enquire, we are paying attention. We take time to understand your vision, your venue, your relationship dynamic, and the people who matter most on the day. By the time we arrive with our cameras, nothing should feel like a surprise.
on the day
All of that preparation means you never feel managed on the day itself. We offer gentle guidance so you always feel at ease. What you will feel is calm — because we handle everything quietly and efficiently, and we step back when the moment calls for it.
after the day
Your gallery is delivered with the same care as everything else. Fully edited, beautifully presented, and ready within ten weeks
"We love the fine art detail in Sonya’s work. There’s a mood of elegance and timelessness that spills from every frame."
— The Lane
"Her expertise lies in capturing romantically editorial moments, curating every detail to create timeless narratives of love."
— British Vogue
“All the important moments and emotions of the day were there, captured in such a delightfully artistic and beautiful way. ”
— Liz & Liwa
If you are still deciding, fill in the enquiry form and we will take it from there. Once we receive your details, we put together a custom proposal for your day — along with a selection of full wedding galleries so you can see exactly what we deliver from start to finish.
