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Australia Wedding Photographers

Our Australia photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong, Logan City

Australia Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Australia - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Australia photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Australia elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Australia documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The bride and groom eloped to a picturesque lake, where they tied the knot in a romantic ceremony
Lynne Kennedy
The bride approaches the doorway inside the historic house, where her groom is waiting, as a beautiful black and white image captures the special moment
David Pullum
The newlyweds shared a kiss amidst the bustling streets of the city, surrounded by the small wedding venue of the Consulate Hall
Serenay Lokcetin

Australia Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Australia wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

Oceania WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, civil ceremony, quick, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Australia Wedding Venues

7 Australia Wedding Photographers...

Weddings, couple engagement images and elopement photography by Gaelle Le Berre

Gaelle Le Berre, a skilled wedding photographer, brings her talents and passion for capturing natural and reflective moments to couples worldwide. With a background in Applied Arts, Graphic Arts, and a Diploma in Applied Photography, Gaelle's expertise shines through...

Gaelle Le Berre

Mount Waverley in Victoria, AU
33
6
5
3850 (AUD)
Australia wedding and elopement photography by Alan Rogers

Australia-based wedding photographer, Alan Rogers, expertly captures emotions and unique moments without overly posing clients. With years of experience, he skillfully anticipates and preserves the essence of each wedding he shoots.

Alan Rogers

Doncaster East in Victoria, AU
22
6
1
1200 (AUD)
Self-Portrait of Nicolas Bastien, a Marriage Photographer

Nicolas Bastien, a wedding photographer, discovered his deep love for travel and salted butter during his first adventure in New Zealand. He now specializes in capturing unique moments in weddings, believing they have the power to enrich our lives.

Nicolas Bastien

Quimper in Finistere (29) , FR *Now booking Australia weddings.
4
3
950 (EUR)
Wedding Photographer and Engagement Portrait Pro, Ronnie Szeto

Asia-based wedding photographer Ronnie Szeto's passion for videography and photography began in university, leading him to become addicted to photojournalism after buying his first camera in 2008. He also enjoys showcasing his creative style during engagement portrait...

Ronnie Szeto

Tseung Kwan O, HK *Now booking Australia weddings.
19
9
7
11800 (HKD)

John Lee, an experienced wedding photographer at Johnleegraphy in Hong Kong, specializes in capturing authentic moments for clients who value his distinctive photojournalistic style.

John Lee

Ma On Shan, HK *Now booking Australia weddings.
4
10
1
19800 (HKD)
Portrait of Naren Bedekar, wedding photographer

Naren Bedekar, a wedding photographer based in New Zealand, has over 12 years of experience as an Art Director in the Middle East. With a passion for photography, Naren has shot over 400 weddings and various corporate events and live shows. He has also worked on projects in...

Naren Bedekar

Auckland in Auckland, NZ *Now booking Australia weddings.
2
4000 (NZD)
Night Lifestyle Profile Portrait of Kang Jie Goh, a Singapore Wedding Photographer

Kang Jie, a renowned Singaporean wedding photojournalist and founder of Our Momento, has a passion for freezing special moments. With a background in film and a transition to digital photography, he captures a variety of genres including weddings, family, and more. Our...

Goh Kang Jie (Jori)

Lakeside, SG *Now booking Australia weddings.
1
150/hour (SGD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Australia Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Australia Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Australia wedding photos.

Australia Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Australia wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Australia marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Australia engagement portrait sessions with couples.

Wedding day imagery showcasing a candid moment as the groom and groomsmen lend a hand to push a stuck car on the grassy venue of a Victoria, Australia hotel carpark.
A creative couple portrait captured by a Sydney wedding photographer in Australia, showcasing the couple's journey from a park by the harbour to their wedding day.
A timeless black and white wedding photo captured at Geelong Grammar in Victoria, Australia, featuring the bride standing at the altar with her bridesmaids in a line in the background, evoking a sense of elegant nostalgia.
Award-winning wedding day pic taken at the Crown Casino Hotel in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This captivating black and white photo captures the symmetrical frame with guests mingling.
Kids being kids, hanging out by the window at Crown Casino Hotel in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, while a woman gets her dress ready for the wedding. A playful and heartwarming moment captured before the ceremony.
A guest sprinkles confetti on the bride's head while giving her a hug at Scotties Garage in Seaford, Melbourne. This image won an award from the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA).
A groom at the Jamberoo Resort in Kiama, Australia, experiencing a unique haldi ceremony where he is given a sip of wine before having it poured on him
A documentary wedding photographer captured this WPJA Honor Award-winning image at The Jamberoo Resort in Kiama, Australia. The photo shows a lively tug of war between the bride and groom's teams on the grass near a black iron fence.
In Melbourne, Australia, during a wedding, the best man surprises onlookers by drinking beer from his shoe, captured by a documentary wedding photographer and awarded by WPJA.
In Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, a joyful reception party captures the bride gracefully dancing amidst a circle of women, symbolizing unity and celebration
The bride's veil was blown away by the wind as soon as she arrived at her wedding ceremony in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The bride and groom happily walked together, hand-in-hand, at their wedding ceremony venue in Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Australia wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Australia wedding day by.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Australia wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Australia wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Australia photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Australia wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
What is a Modern Elopement?
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...Read more
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they find...Read more
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...Read more

WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
Elopements: Traditional and Modern
The oldsters among the WPJA ranks no doubt remember when 'to elope' meant, in Merriam-Webster’s definition, “to run away secretly with the intention of getting married, usually without parental consent.” Many wedding photographers have gone on the lam with couples who did just that. However, even Merriam-Webster now acknowledges that “elope appears to have become shorthand for ‘ small destination weddings ,’ a ‘ wedding that is not financially insane ,’ or a ‘ wedding that allows us to not invite all the people we would rather not invite .’” Smaller Weddings are... Read more
What is Reportage?
On Instagram and elsewhere, one can see images labeled as #photojournalism or #reportage when they are, in fact, merely photos. I say "merely," even though photography has been my career's great passion. But it's because of that passion and my respect for the work of actual photojournalists that I am particularly bothered to see wedding photographers call their work "reportage." That word properly used actually means something important beyond just a stylistic conceit. By contrast, however, I'm the lead cheerleader for those practitioners of #weddingphotojournalism ... Read more

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Australia WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Vinci and Steve

Photo by Ronnie Szeto

Thank you so much Ronnie for photographing our wedding registration in October. We are absolutely delighted with the results! You are very professional and took a lot of candid photos of us. This is exactly what we are looking for, a photographer who can capture the real moment and emotion of the day for us. You certainly has a knack for capturing natural and fun memories and producing very high quality images that we will cherish for the rest of our lives . We highly recommend you to others looking for a professional and fun photographer!

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Skye & Michael

Photo by Alan Rogers

Hey Alan, We just got the USB photos yesterday and love them soooooo much. Still going over them all. I was right about the beach ones and I’m so glad we ended up doing that was a great idea :-) Michael and I are very glad we got you for our wedding. Thank-you, talk soon. Regards, Skye

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Vanessa & Franck

Photo by Gaelle Le Berre

A big thank you to you, Gaëlle who knew how to capture all our emotions during our wedding day. Thank you for your availability, your empathy and your professionalism. The current is quickly passed between us, which makes the photos even more beautiful! Beautiful stolen photos that correspond perfectly to our expectations. Thank you again for all these photos that will allow us at any time to relive this unforgettable day.

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