An eclectic mix of Australia’s best wedding photographers is sure to help narrow down the search for the right photographer to capture your day. A decision you cannot make lightly, our abundant curation of talent based in all corners of the country is set to draw you out of your postponed wedding-day-blues and excite you for the times ahead. With an air of uncertainness still surrounding future weddings, being sure of your choice is important when the time comes to snatch up the most-wanted photographers. Your chosen photographer’s ability to communicate your love and capture the beautiful moments that will withstand time, is imperative. Whether it be a lively, raw and fresh style to align with the unity of a young hopelessly-in-love couple, or a toned-down aesthetic for a moody, elegant union, our selection has you covered.

Bayleigh Vedelago

Nailing the art of simple, toned-down wedding photography, whilst still culminating in a luxe finished product, Bayleigh Vedelago’s work for the likes of Anna Heinrich and Montarna Pitt does not go unnoticed. After lensing the weddings of a handful of high-profile names across Australia, Vedelago’s work hit mainstream media with a bang, and is at the front of every bride-to-be’s mind for source of inspiration. Resulting in images that appear so far removed from reality, having ethereal and fairy-tale qualities, creating a true dreamscape is Vedelago’s renowned ability. Assumingly inspired by the brilliant photographers before her, her work incorporates old-world romantic influences and vintage tones, setting her style apart from the others in her field.

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Emilia wears the Aerial Gown with Minimal Veil

Visit Bayleigh’s website here

Instagram: @bayleighvedelago

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Contact: hello@bayleighvedelago.com

Lover of Mine

Inspiration stemming from minimalism, symmetry, natural light, authentic lovers, urban interiors, grand landscapes and family heirlooms, the couple behind Lover of Mine creatively think outside the box to bring your wedding vision to life. Capturing over 300 weddings and families in their city of Brisbane, Australia, and the world, they value the privilege to share in celebrating and documenting humans in love. From the images to the unforgettable memories made together, the duo cherish the opportunity to foster real friendships with the couples they lens. Fuelling the passion behind their photography, is building honest connections that go far beyond the camera. Honouring real life and real emotion, Anthon and Kim’s images are so highly emotive and reminiscent of your day, that they create tears in the eyes of their couples for many months after. Drawn to relationships and human connections, looking back at your images will put a smile on you and your partner’s faces and undoubtedly melt your hearts.

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Visit their website here
Instagram: @lover_ofmine

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Contact: 04 3394 7407 / hello@loverofmine.com.au

Katie Harmsworth

Drawn to the way light falls, the softness and the shadows, Katie Harmsworth’s love for photography and creating a story were instilled in her from a young age. Seeing the god light that her mother kept telling her about, she saw the compositions and then began turning them into stories. Giving constant mention to light in her work, Harmsworth always follows the good light, wherever it takes her. She adores being a Melbourne wedding photographer, along with travelling all over the globe lensing destination weddings. Taken far beyond her understanding of light, and more importantly of love by her partner sometimes-photographer partner in crime, Harmsworth’s emotively capturing use of organic lighting is the signature quality in her work which draws couples in. The authentic emotions from a couple’s wedding day are so easily conveyed in her stills, due to her decade-long experience as a photographer, and her confident and calming presence on your day. Ethereally intricate in their detail, and photojournalistic in nature, offering just enough direction to create timeless and romantic memories that leave her couples speechless. Inspired by beauty, love, and connection, the blend of romance with photojournalism natures in her lensing will ensure you fall in love with her work time and time again.

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Eliza wears the Supreme V2 Gown

Visit Katie’s website here
Instagram: @katie_harmsworth

Location: Melbourne, VIC

Contact: hello@katieharmsworth.com

Megan Kelly

Based in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Megan Kelly’s poetic, emotion-filled frames capture the love stories of modern-day romantics. Sought out by couples who fly her across the country and the globe to document their day, she creates images which are timeless and reminiscent of the emotions felt on their wedding days; all the while following her signature style. Receiving international praise and being featured on the pages of luxury bridal publications, including Harper’s Bazaar, The Lane and Hello May, Kelly’s name is synonymous with beautiful bridal features and dreamy Instagram shots of weddings in unreal settings. Both exquisite in aesthetic and expressive yet honest, the beautiful clarity and emotiveness of Megan’s images set her above the rest.

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Visit her website here
Instagram: @megankellyweddings

Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD

Contact: hello@megankelly.com.au

Alice Mahran

Living and working between Australia and the Netherlands, Syrian-born photographer Alice Mahran’s sensitive yet ambient lensing abilities are testament to her 7 years of photographing couples from around the globe. Being taken to the most beautiful places on Earth and most importantly, documenting the intimate days of the couples she shoots, Mahran’s lensing is reflective of the love she witnesses. Love itself has taught Mahran to become a better person behind the camera, and as cliché as it sounds, the people she has met on the weddings she shoots have taught her so much. To capture an elaborately layered Dior couture gown in all of its glory, takes a certain level of unmatched ability; With Mahran memorably lensing Australian bride Deborah Symond O’Neil’s such gown, it has led for her work to be recognised across the country and internationally. Bearing resemblance to a harmoniously tonal fairy tale, the memories captured through her lens are for this lifetime and lifetimes after.

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Visit her website here
Instagram: @alicemahran

Location: Sydney, NSW

Contact: alicemahranphotography@gmail.com

Bulb Creative

The Gold Coast-based couple behind Bulb Creative are globetrotting lovers set on sharing their passion for photo and film through encapsulating the beautiful essence of tying the knot. Shooting weddings and couples together since 2015, they made the choice to stay away from overly posed or forced movements. Allowing things to happen as they do; their photographs capture the essence of the day in a raw manner. Appreciating soft movement, mood and light, all the while documenting the memorable and heartfelt moments of the day, the pair love to be inspired by the couples they work with. Blending into the day while giving direction where it is needed, their approach is highly personal. By making sure they are the right fit to work with you, it helps as you will spend a lot of time together on your day (pretty much all of it) and want you to feel like they are friends floating around with a camera! Illuminating the wildly romantic couples from around the globe, they are always up for a little adventure.

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Visit their website here
Instagram: @bulb.creative

Location: Gold Coast, QLD

Contact: 04 0138 4236 / hello@bulbcreative.co

Courtney Illfield

The emotive power of black and white photography will never grow old. The ageless and time-defying images that are captured by Australian-native Courtney Illfield see couples love captured trough a well-travelled and culturally immersed lens. Residing in Melbourne, Courtney’s pared-back approach to photography and romantic-moodiness in the tonal hues of her work sees couples from all corners of the country choosing to work with her. From capturing the magical details of the dreamy décor, or the intricate beading and delicate lace on a gown, no memory, no matter how small, shall be missed. Having featured in the top bridal and fashion publications around the globe, her ability to capture each tender moment with clarity and quality is what sets her apart from the rest in her field.

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Visit her website here
Instagram: @cortaknee

Location: Melbourne, VIC
Contact: studio@courtneyillfield.com

Matt Godkin

Emotively capturing the real moments of a wedding, Matt Godkin’s approach to his work blends photojournalistic honesty with the elegance of editorial. His work does not go unnoticed, and constantly features in The Lane, Vogue Brides and Hello May. The stills from the weddings he captures are like pages pulled from a storybook: artful and timeless, characterised by mood, movement, and the often-unnoticed beautiful moments. The depth of knowledge for his craft is shown in the flawless execution of his images post-shoot. With a background in fashion and editorial, the movement and sheer elegance of the gowns donned by the brides he shoots can be seen long after their day is over. The moodiness and emotive power of his images are enough to convince any bride on Matt’s ability to elevate their day.

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Visit his website here
Instagram: @mattgodkinweddings

Location: Sydney, NSW

Contact: info@mattgodkin.com

Nikita Pere

Nikita Pere Photography is all about leaving a legacy. Born and raised in a Māori household, Nikita believes in the importance and gravity of connection and connection is at the heart of everything she does, especially when it comes to capturing moments in her photography. She is definitely not-your-average photographer as she not only captures beautiful moments with your loved ones, but she could also transform into your makeup-artist (with 10 years of Professional HMUA experience), hairstylist, wedding planner, and your personal hype gal! She also specialises in elopement photography, where she provides epic elopement and intimate wedding experiences for authentic couples. Therefore, Nikita is wild about creating authentic experiences and capturing moments full of deep, honest connection is her highest honour.

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Phoebe wears a custom Return Gown

Visit Nikita’s website here
Instagram: @nikitapere_

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Contact: hello@nikitapere.com

Dan O’Day

As one of the leading wedding photographers in the world, Australian photographer Dan O'Day Photography is synonymous with innovation, creativity, and unmistakeable shooting style. Specialising in wedding and Fine Art photography. Influenced by his former life as a contemporary artist, Dan’s wedding photos reflect the commitment to his art practice and his photos never fail to capture the personal story of each couple he photographs. Dan’s wedding work has also been published in VOGUE Australia, Harpers BAZAAR and Frankie Magazine to name a few. His fine art background drives his ingenuity to create unparalled images for each of his clients. Hence, you can expect your wedding photos to be ‘out of this world’.

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Georgina wears the Neo Gown

Visit Dan’s website here
Instagram: @danoday

Location: Braddon, ACT

Contact: 04 1612 3020 / hello@danodayphotography.com.au

Nathan Lapham

Possessing an exquisite eye for creating exceptional compositions, Byron Bay-based photographer Nathan Lapham is truly talented at photographing couples. Nathan’s approach is all about letting you reflect your love story in a genuine, unpretentious way because every couple has one-of-a-kind story to tell. He desires emotions and connections and wants his photographs to contain lasting memories that will help you remember and cherish every feeling of your special day. Self-taught photographer Nathan finds joy in being able to hold together moments that will be gone in seconds and you can definitely rely on him capture those in-between moments that can be easily missed.

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Rianna wears the On Point Gown

Visit Nathan’s website here
Instagram: @nathan.lapham

Location: Byron Bay, NSW

Contact: 04 1310 6921 / hello@nathanlapham.com

Two Blushing Pilgrims

Borrowed from Romeo and Juliet which is one of the greatest love stories ever told, the “Two Blushing Pilgrims” are a Brisbane-based husband-and-wife photography duo that are lucky enough to do what they love together. Maurice and Steph specialise in couples that are madly in love! Yes, that’s you and your significant other! The couple photograph intimate weddings, unforgettable honeymoon and adventurous elopements where they strive to mirror your happiness. Count on the photography couple to capture the best days and moments of your life, providing you memories to treasure for the rest of yours.