Russell Stafford Photography

16/04/2026

Even while filming this video I felt ‘not good enough’… but here’s how I use it instead of letting it stop me. My full 4-step process + why it often means you’re already succeeding at a high level. Save this. Which step resonates? 👇

07/04/2026

Not sponsored by Xero (I just genuinely love how simple it makes life for small business owners 😂)
If you’re tired of quarterly BAS stress and handing thousands over to your accountant every year, this weekly habit changes everything.
Follow for more practical small business tips that actually help you save time and grow smarter.

30/03/2026

I learned this lesson the hard way when I was starting out in the industry. Not every couple is your couple, even if their enquiry is sitting in your inbox.

Follow for more small biz thangs.

23/03/2026

Every Monday, I focus 100% of my attention on non-photography business development. We have staff at Pepper June who ONLY do this. 5 days a week. Because such a small part of a successful photography business is actually taking photos.

19/03/2026

Just a small business owner running a live experiment in growth, marketing, systems, and keeping it together.

If you’re here for weddings, behind-the-scenes chaos, business wins, honest lessons, and the occasional spiral - welcome.

Follow along for the real side of creative business.

02/07/2025

Spend your wedding day with the people who are most important to you, even if they’re a bit furry and like to lick your ears.

Some special moments from Selina, Joseph, and Harvey’s 🐶 wedding over the weekend.

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26/06/2025

Perfectly captured moments will always matter more to us than perfectly posed frames. We want you to remember your wedding not for how it looked in a post — but for how it felt.
The emotion, not the adulation.
A story to be treasured by your family, not measured by a like count.

This day? It was bursting at the seams — with laughter that echoed, hugs that lingered, and dancing that started before the music did.
Joy like that doesn’t need staging.
It just needs space to unfold.
So we followed the feeling. And it led us here — to love that’s loud, happy, and wholeheartedly alive.

Congratulations .y 🥹

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23/10/2024

Thank you for visiting the home of Russell Stafford Photography on Facebook!

We have now officially merged with Pepper June, and this page is no longer updated. Please visit Pepper June for current content and any booking or availability requests!

Thank you so much for all your support over the years of RSP, and I'm so excited for the bright, bright future of Pepper June!

- Russell

From the creative minds behind Sydney's most respected wedding & lifestyle brands,Pepper June provides industry leading bespoke luxury experiences in Sydney and beyond.

31/03/2024

Exciting news alert!

I’ve got some thrilling news to share with you all! What started as a casual joke between myself and , and has become an exciting reality and we’ve merged together to bring to couples in Australia, something bigger, better and brighter!

Introducing Pepper June, a luxury destination for all your wedding dreams! From premier photography and videography to a plethora of top-notch wedding services, including photo booths, audio guest books, unique cars, and our innovative Studio By Pepper June – we’ve got it all covered and ready to make your planning (and wedding!) a whole lot more fun.

Pepper June isn’t just a brand – it’s a testament to growth, transformation, and love. It’s amazing for me to look back to 2018 when it was just lil ole me, myself, and I shooting wedding photos. In 2019 I started The Pepper June Film Co., which later because The Pepper June Wedding Co.

From Pepper June’s humble beginnings videography company into a comprehensive wedding experience powerhouse, and now into a luxury destination for couples seeking nothing but the best for their special day.

I’m beyond thrilled to embark on this new chapter with Pepper June, and we can’t wait to share this journey with all of you! Stay tuned for more exciting updates, beautiful moments, and endless love stories.

Head to our website pepperjune.co to learn more about our partnership and what that means for you!

And in case you were wondering - this is NOT an April Fools joke!

With love and excitement,
The Pepper June Team

24/03/2024

Same day edits from Mel & Kevin’s epic celebration yesterday at The Grounds.

And OMG, what a celebration it was! From the STUNNING decor by , the always tasty , and beats by , the reception was one of those classic adult playground kinda vibes. Following from the amazing ceremony by dear friend , it was the perfect balance for a perfect day.

Side note - I really enjoy the challenge of delivering these same day edit prints at a wedding. It’s actually pretty difficult to cull a wedding while I eat a crew meal, edit a wedding between speeches, and print a wedding while the dance floor is pumping, but the look on a couples face when I hand them prints of things that happened 30 minutes prior never ever gets old. 🥰

As always, thank you to the amazing vendors who made this all possible!! Check the tags for vendor specifics. 🫶🏻