ABOUT THE ARTIST
My Story
Some moments are too meaningful to live only in photographs.
My name is Rebekka, also known as 'The Wedding Painter', and I am an artist located in South-East Melbourne, VIC, Australia. As of 2026, I have captured over 275 love stories on canvas, and cannot wait to capture yours!
Since starting this journey in 2021, I have been blessed enough to have painted anniversary portraits for WWE Wrestlers, live painted the Domain Open Home Challenge for House 2 on The Block 2023, been interviewed on live television in Chicago (USA), been featured on a Japanese television show - 'Unbelievable', and have spoken on numerous podcasts as an expert on Live Wedding Painting.
My passion for Live Wedding Painting lies in capturing the subtle quirks, expressions, and emotional connection that make each couple unique.
While my style is photorealistic, my true focus is capturing the essence of the moment - creating an authentic, emotional memory of your day.
How this journey began:
I grew up in Melbourne and delved into photo-realistic portraiture from a young age. As I grew older, the wedding industry began calling my name. I collected books on wedding planning and dreamed to someday be apart of this rewarding and heart-warming industry.
At the age of fourteen, I was featured in my first fine art exhibition and had my artwork published in a book. By the age of twenty-one I had already seen my work featured in the prestigious Rick Amor Drawing Prize, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Mornington Art Show, and the Melbourne Museum.
I went on to graduate from Swinburne University with a Bachelor's in Business & Marketing and worked in content creation before getting engaged myself. Having rediscovered my love for weddings, I decided to combine my two passions by becoming a Live Wedding Artist in 2021.
I specialise in photo-realistic and hyper-realistic paintings. I love to capture the essence of my subjects through an emotional and intimate lens.
If my work resonates with you, I would be honoured to create a painting that becomes a lasting heirloom of your wedding day.
With love
Rebekka Lord-Johnson