Lulu & Lime

For couples who'd rather be present than performing at their wedding.

Hey, I'm Anna - the human behind Lulu & Lime.

I'm a Melbourne wedding and elopement photographer specialising in candid, documentary-style photography for relaxed, camera-shy couples doing things their own way.

If you're the kind of person who looks at a camera and immediately forgets what to do with your hands, welcome. You're exactly who I built this business for.

Most of my couples tell me some version of:

"We're awkward in photos."

"We hate being the centre of attention."

"We want natural photos but we're not naturally photogenic."

Honestly? Same. Which is why my entire approach is designed to help you feel comfortable, present and completely yourself.

You won't find endless awkward posing here. No forced smiles. No spending half your wedding day standing around while someone adjusts your elbows.

Instead, I photograph weddings as they actually happen.

The nervous excitement before the ceremony.

The way your partner looks at you when they think nobody's watching.

Your mates losing their minds on the dance floor.

Your nan tearing up during speeches.

The weird, hilarious, emotional, beautiful moments that make your day yours.

I'm there to document it all with the stealth of a ninja and the enthusiasm of a golden retriever.

My style sits firmly in the candid, documentary camp, but don't stress - I'm not the kind of photographer who just leaves you hanging. When you need direction, I'll gently guide you. When you don't, I'll step back and let the magic happen naturally.

The result? Photos that feel like your wedding, not a photoshoot pretending to be one.

Weddings your way

One of my favourite things about this job is that no two weddings look the same anymore.

Backyard celebrations.

Tiny elopements.

Big warehouse parties.

Winery weddings.

Festival-style weekends.

City hall ceremonies followed by tacos and cocktails.

The couples I work with aren't interested in ticking boxes just because tradition says they should. They're creating a day that feels right for them, and I bloody love that.

So whether you're planning an intimate gathering with your closest people or a huge dance-floor-filled party, I'm here for it.

Inclusive, welcoming and proudly LGBTQ+ friendly

Love is love. Full stop.

Lulu & Lime is a safe, inclusive space for all couples, all identities and all ways of celebrating.

I proudly photograph LGBTQ+ weddings and elopements and believe everyone deserves to feel comfortable, respected and genuinely celebrated in front of my camera.

No assumptions. No awkwardness. No outdated wedding expectations.

Just humans in love.

A little about me

I've been photographing weddings for more than eight years and have had the privilege of documenting hundreds of incredible humans getting married.

I'm based in Melbourne and regularly photograph weddings throughout the Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley, Macedon Ranges, Gippsland and beyond.

When I'm not at a wedding you'll usually find me hanging out with my two giant Newfoundland dogs, drinking too much coffee, editing galleries, or convincing couples that they absolutely do not need to know what to do with their hands.

What you can expect

• Relaxed, documentary-style photography
• Zero awkward posing
• Genuine moments over perfect moments
• Calm guidance when you need it
• Inclusive and LGBTQ+ friendly experience
• A photographer who genuinely gives a shit about your day
• Images that feel like memories, not performances

At the end of the day, your wedding isn't a photoshoot.

It's one of the biggest, happiest, most emotional days of your life.

My job is to help you enjoy it while creating photographs that bring you right back to how it felt.

If that sounds like your kind of vibe, I'd love to hear all about your plans.

Hi, I'm Anna - photographer, professional hype woman, and the human behind Lulu & Lime.

At its heart, Lulu & Lime exists for one simple reason: I want people to see themselves the way the people who love them already do.

That might sound a bit cheesy, but it's honestly the thing that matters most to me.

Over the years, I've worked with so many couples who arrive feeling nervous about being photographed. They tell me they're awkward, unphotogenic, or that they hate having their photo taken. They worry about their smile, their body, where to put their hands, whether they'll look weird, or whether they'll spend the whole day feeling uncomfortable in front of a camera.

And I get it. Most people aren't models. Most people don't spend their weekends having professional photos taken. Being photographed can feel incredibly vulnerable, especially on a day that's already packed with emotion.

But here's the thing: the people who love you don't see any of those flaws you're worried about.

They see your laugh. Your warmth. The way your face lights up when you're around your favourite person. They see your quirks, your kindness, your sense of humour, and all the little things that make you you.

That's what I see too. And that's what I'm trying to capture.

One of the most meaningful reviews I've ever received came from a client who told me she'd been insecure about her smile for as long as she could remember. After seeing her photos, she said she genuinely loved her smile for the first time. Not because I changed anything or edited her into somebody else, but because she was finally able to see herself through a kinder lens - the way everyone else had seen her all along.

Honestly, that's the stuff that gets me right in the feelings.

Because wedding photography isn't really about photos. It's about memory, connection and identity. It's about creating something that reminds you of who you are and how deeply you were loved in that moment. The photos matter, of course, but the experience matters just as much.

I want you to feel comfortable. I want you to feel safe. I want you to feel like you can show up exactly as you are without worrying whether you're doing things the "right" way.

That's why my approach is so heavily focused on candid, documentary-style photography. You'll never spend your wedding day trapped in endless poses or feeling like you're performing for the camera. I'll gently guide you when needed, make terrible jokes when appropriate, and otherwise let you get on with the important business of marrying your favourite human.

The best moments happen when people forget they're being photographed. That's where the magic lives. The tears your partner tries to hide during the ceremony. The uncontrollable laughter during speeches. The way your mates completely lose their minds on the dance floor. The quiet moments in between when nobody realises they're being watched.

That's the real stuff.

I'm also a huge believer that there is no single "right" way to get married. Some of my couples host huge celebrations surrounded by everyone they know. Others elope with a handful of guests. Some embrace every tradition, while others throw the rulebook straight in the bin.

I love all of it.

Because what matters isn't what your wedding looks like. It's that it feels like you.

That same belief sits at the centre of how I run my business. Lulu & Lime is proudly LGBTQ+ friendly and inclusive of all identities, backgrounds and relationships. I believe everyone deserves to feel seen, respected and celebrated exactly as they are. No assumptions, no judgement, and no trying to squeeze people into someone else's version of what a wedding should be.

After more than eight years photographing weddings, I've learned that people rarely remember the perfect details. What they remember is how things felt. The excitement. The nerves. The relief. The joy. The overwhelming love in the room.

My job is to preserve those feelings and create photographs that bring you right back to them years later.

And hopefully, along the way, to give you something else too. A chance to see yourself with a little more kindness. A chance to recognise the beautiful things everyone else already sees.

Because you deserve photographs that feel like you. And you deserve to feel good when you look at them.