Experience advocate, planning consultant, location scouter, vendor matchmaker, hype girl, adventure buddy & more!
not just your photographer. I'm also your...
These days, weddings have become somewhat of a massive production, which can feel quite daunting to many couples. What starts out as an intimate declaration of commitment, can quickly blow out of proportion — and out of your control.
I should know, I've been there! When we realised a traditional wedding didn't align with our values, my husband and I opted to elope & hold a small wedding instead. BEST decision ever!
By giving ourselves the permission to slow down & go against the grain, we were free to make intentional choices. By prioritising a soulful celebration over a large shindig, we were able to rethink the norm & create our own traditions. I want this for you too.
Guiding you to a more intimate, authentic & meaningful wedding experience.
Emotive & Cinematic elopement & wedding Photographer
ABOUT
One that is true to you and your partner. One that honours what is meaningful to you, and scraps what isn't. One you will remember fondly for years to come as you flick back through your captured memories.
Because in the end, your experience will feel far more meaningful, and you will treasure your memories far more when you give yourself permission to go to the beat of your own drum.
Our experiences are what make up the fibre of our lives, and it is my life’s greatest privilege to be able to use my art to give you the memories you and your love deserve. Let's do this!
My mission is to question the status quo, and in turn, help you craft an experience that is more intentional.
Look! That's me & my hubby at our own elopement!
hey there friend!
I'm Manon
Welcome to my little nook on the web!
In short (pun intended 😉), I’m a tiny human being with a big heart — which I wear on my sleeve. A lover of adventure, I'm all about discovering new places, meeting new people, experiencing new things, making memories and collecting passport stamps over material goods. You could say I'm an old soul.
Some of my most favourite things include bear hugs, Netflix marathons, crackling fireplaces in winter, mountain views, a dram of smokey whiskey (no ice) & getting lost in a good book under a mountain of doona. If this resonates with you, we're sure to get on like a house on fire.
19
Countries travelled
to so far.
14
Age I moved out of home to study abroad.
3
Number of tattoos I have & counting.
Number of years I've been shooting.
15+
I’ve been in love with my husband for close to 12 years. He’s my best friend and my favourite person on earth.
here are a few fun facts
keen to get to know me better?
I’m bilingual in both French & English.
I’m a first born Scorpio, ENFJ-A, enneagram 3w2 for those of you who, like me, love that kind of thing. ;)
I’m a BIG foodie! Japanese and Italian cuisines in particular make my heart sing.
I’m an avid film & TV show buff. No genre is off the table (except maybe horror).
I’m a wanderer & homebody merged into one.
I’m a proud plant mum and have over 30 babies & counting. My house is an unofficial greenhouse. :P
Being sustainable & buying ethically made products is important to me in both life and business.
• Experience & Timeline Building Assistance
• On the day Posing & Guidance
• Tailored Ceremony Location Scouting
• Permit Assistance (if required)
• Local Vendor Recommendations
• Extensive Planning Resources
• Unlimited email correspondence to guide you along the way & answer any questions you may have.
One who knows their way around a camera. When you hire me, you don't just get a nifty photographer. I also guide you through the entire process with:
GUIDE & HELPER
THINK OF ME AS YOUR PERSONAL
Travel is my love language.
If you catch me on any upcoming journey, there are no travel fees! Don't miss your chance!
Traveling is a huge part of who I am. I grew up discovering a lot of amazing places with my family, so I guess you could say it’s pretty instilled in me. By car, by plane, by train — I love stepping out of my comfort zone to explore new places — so much so that it makes up a considerable amount of where + how I create with my couples.
Keen on a destination wedding or elopement? Or perhaps you don't live in Australia & wish to catch me along my travels? You're in luck! Check out my upcoming travel dates & destination bucket list below.
travel
the world is your oyster
Greece
France
september 2023
August 2023
France
If you catch me on any upcoming journey, there are no travel fees.
Greece
France
september 2023
France
August 2023
upcoming travel
New zealand
scotland
italy
greece
canada
FRANCE
If you book me for your wedding or elopement at any of the following locations, i'll waive my travel fees.
bucket list
tasmania
japan
ICELAND
Quote I live by
Watch carefully the magic that occurs when you give a person enough comfort
to just be themselves.
— atticus poetry
Discover my story.
When you choose me as your photographer, you invite me into your life to take part in some of your most precious memories. It wouldn’t be fair if I didn’t return the favour. ;)
Take a peek at some of my life’s milestones so far, and discover how they unfolded through the power of photography.
My Story
get to know
When you choose me as your photographer, you invite me into your life to take part in some of your most precious memories. It wouldn’t be fair if I didn’t return the favour. ;)
Take a peek at some of my life’s milestones so far, and discover how they unfolded through the power of photography.
My Story
get to know
Unlike other photographers out there, I wouldn’t say I’m “passionate” about photography (queue GASP!)
Don’t get me wrong, capturing memories makes my soul come alive, but I don’t spend every waking moment with my camera on my hip.
Instead, it’s my passion for life, storytelling, and connection that led me to photography. It’s my desire to help other humans create intentional memories that drives me. It’s my fascination with love and all of its perfect imperfections that has prompted me to capture it in all its forms.
I'm humbled to be invited into your lives to immortalise and commemorate your love. Life is so short, so to be able to leave something behind of our existence is a beautiful gift.
storytelling for all humans
discover
My why
“Good photography is about depth of feeling, not depth of field.”
— Peter Adams
the honest truth is
It's not just about pretty photos for me, and you're not just a number on my to do list. And in all honesty, if you're just looking for any person with a camera, I’m not your person, and that’s ok!
Where I bring value is in helping you celebrate your couple and story with more intention. It’s in creating a safe space for you to be vulnerable & intimate with your spouse. It’s about turning your memories into art, and documenting all the in-between moments.
Because THOSE are the raw, authentic, soul-stirring memories that make up the fibre of your life, and those are the ones you'll want to remember years down the road. These are much more valuable to me - and if you feel the same, you've come to the right place.
philosophy
discover my
is to create a safe space for you and your love to be seen - regardless of your gender, race, sexuality, gender identity, ability, religion, etc. I’m here to document & celebrate your unique love story for you
to look back on & treasure forever.
my mission
as your photographer
