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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 happiness and closeness of your boutique, modern, non-traditional, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Australia elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Australia documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Sunrise Amphitheater Wedding image of a couple having a simple mountain adventure elopement
Lucy Schultz
The bride and groom exchanged their heartfelt vows in an outdoor ceremony under the shade of the trees, creating a picturesque and intimate setting for their small wedding at the chapel situated in the indigenous forest
Christelle Rall
The bride and groom were married in a big church, surrounded by the beautiful voices of a choir, in a small yet meaningful wedding ceremony
David Pullum

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 justice of the peace, micro, courthouse, or any other type of 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

6 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)
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)
Luke Lin, a Wedding Photographer from LIFEVISIONSTUDIO

Luke Lin is a pre-wedding photographer at LIFEVISIONSTUDIO. He specializes in creative engagement portraits of couples in various locations and is especially drawn to beach settings.

Luke Lin

Taichung City, TW *Now booking Australia weddings.
1
1700 (USD)

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.

Kiama, Australia engagement portrait features a couple walking together, symbolizing their future together. The picturesque location inspired them to return for a romantic picnic after the shoot.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

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: 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...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
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...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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Dear Lilly, Hong Kong wedding reception venue image of the groom holding the bride

Whitney & Chris

Photo by Ronnie Szeto

Ronnie, thanks for the photos! They are amazing!! They are like time machine that bring me back to the wedding day!! We sent some photos to our friends, and they are all super happy, as if experiencing the day again! Thank you very much!!

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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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