Two languages
I speak English and Mandarin. At a lot of weddings, that matters more than any camera.
When the grandparents speak Mandarin and the groomsmen speak English, someone has to direct the family photos in both. When the tea ceremony runs to its own order, someone has to know what comes next. This guide is for couples planning a Chinese or bilingual wedding in Melbourne.
By Jiaxi Wang, an editorial wedding photographer and videographer in Melbourne. I photograph fashion-forward, design-led and intimate weddings on digital, 35mm, 120 and Super 8 film. Updated November 2026.
Directing in both
Family photos are where language makes the biggest difference. I call groups in Mandarin and English, so older relatives are not left guessing where to stand. It is faster, and the photographs are warmer, because nobody is confused.
我会用中文和英文指导合影，长辈不会因为语言而紧张。
The tea ceremony
I know the order of a tea ceremony, so I am in the right place before each moment happens. Red envelopes, the bow to parents, the first cup handed over. These are fast and they do not repeat.
I travelled to Northeast China to photograph Y and D’s wedding, a tea ceremony, a car to the park in traditional dress, firecrackers at the hotel entrance, and a ceremony in a white dress later that day.
Qipao, xiuhe and a white dress
Many Chinese weddings have two or three outfit changes. I plan the timeline so each outfit gets its own portraits in good light, not just a few frames in a corridor.
Chinese weddings in Melbourne
In Melbourne I photograph Chinese and bilingual weddings at registry offices, city venues and in the country. Many couples start with a civil ceremony at the Old Treasury Building, then hold a tea ceremony and banquet with family. Pre-wedding photos in Chinatown are popular too.
在墨尔本，我拍摄中式婚礼、注册婚礼、敬茶仪式和婚前照。欢迎用中文联系我。
Questions · 常见问题
Can you communicate with our parents in Mandarin?
Yes. 可以，我会全程用中文和长辈沟通。
Do you travel to China for weddings?
Yes. Travel is quoted separately.
Do you film tea ceremonies?
Yes. Photo and video collections cover the tea ceremony with recorded audio.
Can we contact you on WeChat?
Yes. Enquire through the website and I will send my WeChat.
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Wedding photography and video collections begin at $5,000 for six hours.
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