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Sydney Wedding Photographers

Our Sydney photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania, Emerald City, Harbour City, Indigenous Australians

Sydney Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Sydney - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Sydney 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 Sydney 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, Sydney 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 newly-married bride and groom, surrounded by their closest family and friends, raised their hands in celebration after exchanging vows at the Fishing Lodge, their chosen destination for their special day.
Julie Ambos
On a sunny afternoon, guests enjoyed a fun, low-key beach party wedding, standing in shorts and witnessing an outdoor ceremony
Bozhidar Krastev
countryside bride and groom kissing at outdoor ceremony
Alessia Bruchi

Sydney Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Sydney 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.

New South Wales-AUS WPJA members are ready to document any fast, justice of the peace, town hall, 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 Sydney Wedding Venues

2 Sydney Wedding Photographers...

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 *Now booking Sydney weddings.
22
6
1
1200 (AUD)

John Lee, a professional wedding photographer at Johnleegraphy, has a photojournalistic approach that captures genuine moments. With a start in 2009 in Hong Kong, his satisfied clients continue to praise his exceptional skills.

John Lee

Ma On Shan, HK *Now booking Sydney weddings.
4
10
1
19800 (HKD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Sydney Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Sydney Wedding Photographers

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

Sydney Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

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.
Fun Sydney, Australia engagement announcement picture at the beach created as the Couple enjoys a playful moment on the Northern Beaches by Sydney
Leura, Blue Mountains, NSW Pre-Wedding Photographer: "It was end of May in Sydney's Blue Mountains. I saw that beautiful tree with orange/red leaves, so I told the couple to crawl underneath. I followed them and this wonderful image happened"
The engaged couple learns about the performance of the indigenous people on the streets of Sydney
A photo taken at Curzon Hall in Sydney features a large group of people arranged in a pattern on the floor, captured from an aerial drone view
Curzon Hall, Sydney | Girl trying the cake before the first cut
Curzon Hall, Sydney wedding photography - Young Girl steals the bouquet before the other women and celebrates
Sydney, Australia Wedding Photo - Three Blue Ducks Sydney - First look of the bride
Curzon hall, Sydney, Australia wedding photographer | Groom and bride being shocked at first dance after seeing the fog on the floor that they didn't expect.
Sydney, Australia outdoor wedding ceremony photographer - Shaka's from the groom with his bride
Sydney Opera House Engagement Photo Session in Australia
Sydney engagement images of a couple near the Opera House | NSW photographer pre-wedding session for portraits

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Sydney 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 Sydney wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Sydney wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Sydney wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Who are the best Sydney wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Sydney documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...Read more
Essential Elopement Vendor - The Photographer
So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...Read more
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...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 Sydney WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

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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Julie & Jeffrey

Photo by John Lee

You are a talented and accommodating photographer. Booking you and your team was very simple and throughout the lead-up to our wedding you were clear and efficient. On the day, you and your team were unfailingly polite and friendly to everyone you came across, and made us and all the guests feel very comfortable in front of the camera. Your team tried the best to accommodate the guests, our family and our demand without complaints. You are great talent for capturing a feeling in an image. You delivered a beautiful set of images that capture many very happy memories despite the occasionally gloomy weather on the day. We were particularly impressed with the shots taken at the rooftop of Excelsior Hotel. I’m sure we will continue to enjoy looking through them for years to come.

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Lisa & Demetrius

Photo by Alan Rogers

Hi Alan, Our photos arrived yesterday! Thank you very much, you have captured our day perfectly. Even the moments we can’t remember because the day went so quickly. We will get back to you at some stage about the photos we’d like in our book. We won’t hesitate to recommend you to others! Thank you and Kind Regards, Lisa and Demetrius

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