I’m Ali and I am so honoured to welcome you to Smith + Archer.
My professional title may be wedding photographer, but I like to think of myself as more than that. I’m here as your collaborator, your sounding board. My role is to create space where you feel seen. Heard. Completely understood.
Because this isn’t just about stills and motion - it’s about the experience. Nothing matters more to me than the journey we take together. I am just as invested in your day as you are.
On your wedding day, my hope is that you are so immersed in the joy of it all that the memories feel effortless - and when you first look back at your gallery, each frame feels as honest and beautiful as the moment itself.
After all, what we’re capturing is simple: the moments that reflect the heart of your wedding. Nothing more, nothing less.
Photo by the incredible @_alibailey
A return
A reclaiming
A renewal.
2025 is fully booked however I still have some dates available for 2026, send a DM with your date and venue to get my price guide ♥️
Your day. Your way.
Nothing matters more to us than the journey we take together. We are just as invested in your day as you are.
On your wedding day, our hope is that you are so immersed in the joy of it all that the memories feel effortless - and when you first look back at your gallery, each frame feels as honest and beautiful as the moment itself.
After all, what we’re capturing is simple: the moments that reflect the heart of your wedding. Nothing more, nothing less.
Bambi’s parents got married!
There are some weddings that stay with you long after you have driven home. Meaghan & Cameron’s day at Mount Macedon Winery was one of those. The kind of day where everyone was completely present, completely together and completely themselves.
Scroll across for a photo of Bambi and also their sneak peek video - photos and video by Smith & Archer 🩵
Photo & Video @smithandarcher
Venue @mountmacedonwinery
Celebrant @wedwithwill
Florals @ravenandtherose
Dress @ivorythread_bridal
HMUA @bespokehair_@vivmellinamakeup
Cake @mignonecakes
Honest conversations we’ll have upfront with you as your wedding photography team:
- What the price is, and what it includes.
- Turnaround times for receiving your beautiful memories.
- Our approach to your day
- How much coverage you need
- How we can best support you both in the lead up and on the day.
We also want you to ask questions too, because we know how much you’re investing in your day.
If you’ve been scrolling and saving images for a while now and still can’t decide on the photographer for you - get in touch and let’s chat - you can ask all of your questions and we can see if the chemistry flows
We know being in front of the camera can feel unnatural.
That’s exactly why we’re here to guide you through it.
Whether it’s just me as your photographer or the full creative team, we work together with one goal: capturing you, as you are.
And honestly? The in-between moments, the ones you don’t even notice us capturing, tend to be the photos you’ll love most.
Enquire now to check availability for your date 🩵
The details that make your day yours: candlelight flickering, ribbons cascading, cherries catching the light. ✨🍒
Every detail tells a piece of your day and I’m here to make sure none of them are forgotten.
Now booking 2026 & 2027 weddings. Tap the link in my bio or send me a DM to chat about capturing yours.
When you need mum, you need mum. Even mid ceremony. Everything paused for just a moment so this little person could have that hug, and honestly it couldn’t have been more perfect ✨
Occasionally things do go wrong on your wedding day, in fact it’s unlikely that it will go exactly as planned, but letting the small things slide will make your day much more enjoyable.
Laugh when the rings don’t slide on perfectly and when your bridesmaids run full speed down the aisle from nerves. Take a deep breath when the best man starts his speech, or when your aunty starts telling their life story to your work friends. Embrace the imperfect.
And if you need someone to run interference, we’re here to help. After all, if you’re happy, it will show in your photos - so let us do what we can to ensure your day is as smooth as possible.
Don’t feel pressured by wedding trends.
The weddings we’ve captured that stick true to the couple, the ones that appreciate the details but don’t get hung up on them, they’re the ones where the love shines through.
At the end of the day, what you’ll remember most about your wedding is how you felt. If that feeling is pure joy, then you’ve done it right.
