The Best 25 Wedding Photographers of Queensland
The Best Wedding Photographers of Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, North Queensland & Toowoomba. Voted by Real Wedding Couples who have shared their wedding experiences.
Finding the right wedding photographer for your big day can be an arduous task, particularly as all your wedding photos depend on your choice.
It's important to find a wedding photographer who can capture the feel of your day in the form of quality photos without too much hassle, so we've compiled a list of our top wedding photographers to help you out when making your all-important decision.
The Married Couples of Queensland have rated, reviewed and determined the Best 22 Wedding Photographers of Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Toowoomba and North QLD. They are some of the best in the area - and soon you'll see why!
Image Angela Brushe Photography
What to look for in a wedding photographer?
We could spend hour upon hour scrolling through the many pages of wedding photographers, and it's always difficult to know who to choose! You may want to consider:
Style
Many photographers are well-known for capturing images in a certain style. Think about the feel of your wedding and whether a particular photographer might be better for your wedding style.
Personality
Wedding photographers should be able to make you feel relaxed in front of the camera, so it's essential to find someone who can help you feel at ease. You may want to meet them beforehand so you can find out if you get along.
Location
Is your chosen photographer based within your area, or are they willing to travel?
Photo ideas
If you have any particularly notable photo ideas for your wedding day, can they help you to achieve it? Be forward and make your photographer aware of these before you hire them.
When you've shortlisted some photographers, it's also worth thinking about:
- The packages they offer
- Whether or not they're good at communicating
- Whether editing is included
- How the photos will be delivered (digitally or in an album, for example)
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How was this list of Queensland’s best Wedding Photographers determined?
At ABIA Weddings, it is important to us that all wedding couples plan their special day with confidence, based on the recommendations of recently-married couples and their own real experiences. So, this list is solely based on the feedback of real customers who voted for their wedding photographer in the prestigious Queensland ABIA Wedding Awards. Of particular note, this list is not a compilation of businesses with the most Instagram followers, or those who paid to get their name on a list.
Since 1996, ABIA have asked real brides and grooms to rate their wedding vendors out of 100% for:
- Quality of Product and Experience
- Quality of Service and Communication
- Value for Money
- Attitude of Staff and Friendliness
The Queensland wedding photographers below are those that attained a combined rating of more than 95% in these categories, in order of achievement, and were announced as winners at the recent Queensland ABIA Wedding Awards.
Image Kayla Temple Photography
#1 - Angela Brushe Photography
Sunshine Coast
Winner — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Angela Brushe’s favourite part of any wedding day is capturing those little memories that seem fleeting, but are the most precious, and she admits she’s guilty of taking too many photos. For that reason she has no photo limits on her range of wedding photography and videography packages, which have been tailored to suit a range of budgets. She also often includes an engagement session with her packages, to give her couples a chance to get to know her, and the camera, better.
Images Angela Brushe Photography
#2 - Tessa Cox Photography
Toowoomba
Runner-Up — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Tessa Cox Photography
#3 - Luke Middlemiss Photography
Sunshine Coast
3rd Place — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
For Luke Middlemiss weddings are all about deep human emotion, head-over-heels love and the feeling of butterflies, and his aim is to capture that raw excitement with his signature blend of classic, stylish, natural portraiture.
The natural outdoors, glorious sunsets, breathtaking landscapes and even thunderstorms feature in his wedding shots, so he’s an ideal fit for couples who love adventure and are looking for wedding photos that reflect it.
Images Luke Middlemiss Photography
#4 - Untamed Creative
Gold Coast
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Untamed Creative
#5 - Rach Martin Photography
Sunshine Coast
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Image Rach Martin Photography
#6 - Kayla Temple Photography
Moreton Bay
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
During her 12 years as a photographer, Kayla Temple has photographed hundreds of couples who say they were put at ease by her fun-loving nature and professional approach. Dreamy, high-quality photos, in her signature candid style, are the result.
Based in North Lakes, Kayla Temple Photography services Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, offering comprehensive, value-for-money wedding packages that include everything from an engagement photoshoot to venue walk-throughs and up to 1000 high-resolution, colour-corrected images.
Images Kayla Temple Photography
#7 - Justin Blank Photography
Airlie Beach
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Justin Blank Photography
#8 - Wallflower Weddings
Gold Coast
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
This Gold Coast-based collective of professional wedding photographers and videographers was established in 2018 with the dream of capturing the true essence of marrying couples through timeless and authentic imagery.
The creative team’s aim is to be non-intrusive and blend seamlessly into each wedding day — a bit like a wallflower — and they describe their signature style as a romantic balance between documentary and curated moments.
#9 - Daniel Neucom Photography
Brisbane
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Daniel Neucom’s aim is to capture the feelings, the mood, the emotions, the calm and the crazy that make each wedding day unique, but the Brisbane-based photographer also strives to help his couples to get through their day in the most enjoyable way, by offering another calm voice. He believes every couple is different, and loves to capture this with his unique storytelling approach.
#10 - Sam Wyper Photography
Brisbane
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Sam Wyper Photography
#11 - Brooke Miles Photography
Airlie Beach
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Brooke Miles, owner and main photographer at Brooke Miles Photography describes her approach, and that of her team, as relaxed enough to make couples feel at ease and unposed in front of the camera, but structured just enough to capture a balance of both stunning hero shots and candid moments.
With that in mind, the Airlie Beach-based wedding photographer assures couples of amazing photography, a professional approach and outstanding customer service as part of her offering.
Images Brooke Miles Photography
#12 - Burnt Meadow Photography
Gladstone
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Rachelle, the photographic artist behind Burnt Meadow Photography, knows that once the flowers have wilted and the champagne has stopped flowing, the precious images of each wedding day are what remain, so the Gladstone-based creative makes it her mission to capture every moment — from a parent’s tears, to nervous smiles, held hands and grand entrances — to preserve those memories for eternity.
#13 - ShellBells Photography
Sunshine Coast
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Former clients describer her as “like family”, and Shell, of ShellBells Photography, admits she offers her couples more than just beautiful wedding photography.
The Sunshine Coast-based photographer has the experience to guide her couples through the emotions, nerves and practicalities of their big day, so that they can relax, have fun and dance the night away, while she captures their timeless memories.
Read Shellbells Photography's Customer Reviews.
Images ShellBells Photography
#14 - Life and Love Photography
Sunshine Coast
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Lee Burgess, of Life and Love Photography, understands it’s not every day that couples have someone with them documenting their every move and emotion, and knows it can be an overwhelming experience. In fact, the Sunshine Coast photographer says she specialises in couples who feel a tad shy in front of the camera, and offers her gentle guidance on the day to help them feel calm, confident and natural for their wedding photos.
#15 - The Infinity Collective
Brisbane
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
The team at The Infinity Collective describe themselves as crazy, infatuated creatives who live for celebrating love, family and all the special moments to be captured in stills and on film.
With that in mind the talented Brisbane-based group, aim to capture, create and savour every kiss, cuddle, laugh, sigh and tear on their couples’ wedding days.
Images The Infinity Collective
#16 - NSI Productions
Gold Coast
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Taking the stress out of the wedding day, so that their couples’ love and laughter can shine through, is key to NSI Productions’ wedding photography and filming approach. The Gold Coast-based team attempt to avoid awkward poses and anything too staged, and offer a range of photography and videography packages for weddings from Brisbane to Toowoomba, and the Sunshine Coast to the Whitsundays.
Mary, from Smile Darling Photography, says she specialises in capturing the fun in nitty-gritty detail — the good, the bad and the absolutely hilarious — as it unfolds before her on each couple’s wedding day. The Brisbane-based creative, willingly travels, and takes a candid, fly-on-the-wall approach to her photos, which she combines with affordable packages and cool add-ons.
Read Smile darling photography's Customer Reviews.
#18 - Jaques & Co Photography
Brisbane
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Taryn Jaques, of Jaques & Co. Photography, boasts more than 10 years experience in photography and says she’s always been naturally drawn to the smiling eyes of little ones, their families and the love of happy couples.
She considers capturing special moments, like weddings, an honour, and her passion is reflected in her beautiful, high-quality imagery.
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#19 - Matt Edwards Photography
Toowoomba
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Natural, realistic, spontaneous and emotive photos that tell a couple’s wedding day story, define Matt Edwards’ approach to wedding and engagement photography. Based in Toowoomba, the talented photographer has been servicing the area since 2012 and prides himself on his laid-back professional style, his attention to detail and his personal service.
#20 - Th3rd Dimension Media
Whitsundays
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
As partners in business and life, Kate and Pablo of Th3rd Dimension Media say they love to create luxury, timeless, memorable wedding films and photos. The Whitsunday-based couple consider themselves romantic, 21st Century storytellers and go the extra mile to find the special details in each wedding day, and document them beautifully, so that their couples can relive them for years to come.
#21 - EKP Studios
Taromeo
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Since 2015 Edwina of EKP Studios, and her team, have been working with couples to bring their wedding day together and to preserve the precious memories. The photographers and videographers work in locations throughout Queensland and New South Wales and pride themselves on ensuring no detail is left out and that the special touches of each wedding day are captured.
#22 - Jessica Stannard Photography
Toowoomba
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Based in Toowoomba, and servicing south-east Queensland and beyond, Jess of Jessica Stannard Photography, describes herself as a photographer who loves those high-energy, knee-slapping laughs with couples, while still doting over the quieter, intimate moments. She says she’s there to calm nerves, or help choose an outfit, while capturing the candid and memorable moments shared between couples and their loves ones.
#23 - Always and Forever Wedding Photography and Film
Wide Bay Burnett
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Jessica Nichols and Kymberley Johnson, of Always and Forever Wedding Photography and Film, recommend confetti, sparklers, champagne pops and amazing night photos. The talented photography and videography duo grew up as family friends, love being able to capture the magic of weddings and pride themselves on helping their couples to feel completely at ease – a feeling they say shows in their photos.
#24 - Kyla Eliza Photography
Gracemere
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Kyla, of Kyla Eliza Photography, considers herself a master of light and emotion, and a specialist in moments unseen. She wants her images to tell her couples’ unique stories of love in a unique, timeless and emotive way and to ensure that all of their incredible wedding moments are frozen forever.
Images Kyla Eliza Photography
#25 - Tawny Photography and Film
Sunshine Coast
Finalist — ABIA Award for Wedding Photography (Queensland 2023)
Rachel Cutler, of Tawny Photography and Film, describes her approach as natural, candid and relaxed. She loves discovering the beauty and magic in the ordinary and turning it into the extraordinary, and prides herself on her ability to adapt quickly to any conditions.
Based on the Sunshine Coast, she services the local area, Brisbane and beyond, travelling around Australia and overseas, to capture precious memories for her couples.
Couples getting married in the Sunshine State, will find more Queensland wedding vendors, who've been rated and recommended by recent newly-weds, within the ABIA Wedding Directory. It details wedding providers from across Australia, and includes reviews for everything from wedding venues to celebrants, caterers, decorations, transport, hair stylists, make-up artists, live music and even cake designers and guest favor ideas. What's more, the ABIA website is brimming with wedding inspiration, honeymoon ideas, an online wedding registry and wedding tips, tricks and news to help make wedding planning easy.
