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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, with their dog leading the way, joyfully elope at City Hall
Alessandro Arena
A small, intimate wedding took place on a cloudy day, with the bride and groom walking down the aisle together at a beach by the water's edge
Ufuk Sarisen
The couple, surrounded by candles resembling airport runway lights at night, posed for a beautiful portrait on the beach together, celebrating their intimate small wedding
Juan Carlos Calderon

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 DIY - do it yourself, civil ceremony, secret, 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

Alan Rogers is an Australia-based wedding photographer with a knack for capturing the essence and emotions of each unique wedding he shoots. With years of experience, he expertly anticipates and captures the special moments without overly directing or posing his clients.

Alan Rogers

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

Nicolas Bastien, a documentary wedding photographer, is driven by his love for travel and salted butter. He believes that travel can make us richer and embodies values of sharing, tolerance, and humility. His passion for photography lies in capturing the authentic moments...

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 destination wedding photographer Ronnie Szeto studied History at university, but his passion for videography and photography began during a documentary filmmaking course. After graduating in 2008, he saved up to buy his first camera and became addicted to...

Ronnie Szeto

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

John Lee of Johnleegraphy is an experienced wedding photographer with a distinctive photojournalistic style. Established in 2009 in Hong Kong, his many satisfied clients have attested to his excellent skills in capturing the moment.

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 documentary wedding photographer based in Singapore, embarked on his photography journey using traditional film before embracing the digital age. He possesses a deep appreciation for capturing authentic moments across various genres, including couples, weddings...

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: 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.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Australia wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Australia photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
jperlman elk cove inn ceremony
Top 4 Types of Small Weddings to Make Your Day Truly Yours
Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...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

Kate & Dom

Photo by John Lee

To John and his wonderful team, Thank you so much for your amazing work. I can’t thank you enough for doing such a great job at capturing the memories on our special day, just the way we liked. Thanks for being so understanding and completely flexible on the day. We were probably one of your most chaotic clients (we know that) but your team’s and your calm presence was exceptional. We never felt pressured for once on the day and you just went with flow. All the meetings I had with you before the wedding were informative. It was a great idea to have met you properly before the wedding. We absolutely love our videos and the pictures – they bring us back to the day every time we see them. I particularly love how they capture the happiness and emotions of our friends and families, they are priceless and we can’t wait to show them to our friends and families from overseas! John, sincerely thank you again for making our wedding day so memorable. Your creativity and special ability deserves to be recognized. I have no doubt recommending your service to all of my friends and families and I’m looking forward to future collaborations with you and your great team. Best wishes, Kate Chow

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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Hong Kong wedding ceremony image of bride and groom

Tina & Bosco

Photo by Ronnie Szeto

Dear Ronnie, we just finished reading all the photos. They are awesome and bring back all the memories. To be honest, I have had many hiccups organizing this wedding but I am so blessed having to know you. The pictures are truly beautiful, I am out of words showing my thankfulness other than these two words. Thank you once again Ronnie. The photo film is amazing too.

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Maryne & Anthony

Photo by Gaelle Le Berre

Gaëlle you know how to take advantage of the best, even in bad weather conditions. A great result that I do not get tired of watching. In everyone's opinion, you are discreet, social, and attentive to everyone's desires. Very good value for a professional and artistic result (no pictures plan shot). Each person is highlighted while remaining natural, you do not skimp to shoot photos to capture every magic moment of this exceptional day. Thanks to you.

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