13 best wedding photographers in Sydney & NSW - reviewed by real couples
Looking for the best wedding photographers in Sydney or across NSW? Each year ABIA receives thousands of verified reviews from newlyweds to determine the state’s highest-rated photographers. This guide shares the top 13 awarded wedding photographers for 2025, spanning Sydney, the Hunter Valley, Wollongong, Tamworth, Byron Bay and beyond, plus expert tips to help you choose the right photographer anywhere in Australia.
Your wedding day will be fleeting and filled with unforgettable moments that deserve to be captured flawlessly. It makes sense to trust these treasured memories to a professional wedding photographer, but choosing the right one can be a difficult decision.
As experts in the wedding industry ABIA understands that finding the right wedding photographer is a process that requires careful consideration and time. We also get that it’s a significant investment. So, we’ve simplified the process for you by providing guidance on what to look for, and ways to narrow down your options. Additionally, for those planning weddings in Sydney, Wollongong, the Blue Mountains, the Southern Highlands, the Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie, Tamworth, the Northern Rivers or elsewhere in New South Wales, we release ABIA's list of the best photographers in the state, rated and reviewed by recently-married couples.
Why is choosing the right wedding photographer important?
Your wedding photographs will be treasured for years to come, by you, your family and friends and future generations. They'll serve as a timeless reminder of your special day and a skilled wedding photographer will capture not only the big moments, but the intimate details and emotions, so that you can look back on them always.
ABIA's tips for finding the perfect wedding photographer
With so many options available, it’s essential to start by identifying the wedding photography styles that resonate with you. Consider whether you prefer traditional poses, candid moments, quirky compositions or a photojournalistic approach, then review photographers’ portfolios and websites to find a visual style that fits with your preferences.
Once you’ve identified potential photographers based on their styles, take the time to get to know them better and understand their approach and personality. Your photographer will play a significant role in your wedding day, so choose someone who listens to you, is easy to connect with and who puts you at ease.
Ludo Petrik Wedding Photography & Film
Ways to get to know your potential wedding photographer:
- Explore the ‘About’ section on their website
- Schedule a meeting, in person or via video consultation
- Watch videos of them working on social media platforms
- Ask family and friends for recommendations
- Read client reviews to gauge their personality and professionalism — on the ABIA Directory you’ll find thousands of ratings and write-ups from couples who’ve married recently and reviewed their wedding photographer and other wedding vendors.
Quick list: Top wedding photographers in NSW
For those in a hurry, here's the list of wedding photographers celebrated at the recent NSW ABIA Awards held in Sydney. For those who want to know more, keep scrolling to find further details and sample images.
- JP Creative: Photo + Film — Hunter Valley
- Images By Kevin — Sydney
- Ben Newnam Photography — Sydney
- Ludo Petrik Wedding Photography & Film — Hunter Region
- Translucent Photography — Wollongong
- Rebekah Bianca Studios — Tamworth
- Sean Reefman Photography — Byron Bay
- Captured Frames — Sydney
- Hugo Photography & Film — Sydney
- Salty Oak Photography — Maitland
- Life Chapters Photography — Hunter Region
- CineMotive — Sydney
- Jake Pascoe Media — Sydney
Why trust this list?
ABIA has collected over 750,000 verified wedding reviews from real newlyweds since 1996. Every review is validated, and no business can pay to influence rankings. This ensures each award and list is genuinely determined by customer satisfaction.
At ABIA Weddings, our mission is to help couples plan their day with confidence and credibility. This list is determined solely by the verified reviews of recently married couples who rated their wedding photographer in the recent NSW ABIA Wedding Awards. No business can pay to appear, and popularity metrics (such as Instagram followers) have no influence on rankings.
Each wedding photographer was independently rated out of 100% across the following four categories:
Quality of Product and Experience
Quality of Service and Communication
Value for Money
Attitude of Staff and Friendliness
To be included, a wedding photographer must achieve:
A minimum combined rating of 95%
Verified reviews from genuine newlyweds only
No advertising or paid placements influencing results
The wedding photographers below represent the highest-rated performers in New South Wales, listed in order of customer-ratings as announced at the NSW ABIA Wedding Awards.
Introducing the best wedding photographers in New South Wales
#1 - JP Creative: Photo + Film
Hunter Valley wedding photographer
For Jordy, and her team at JP Creative, the main priority is capturing personalities and the unique ways people connect, in the most candid way possible. Relaxation in key, so the Hunter Valley wedding photographer and videographer takes the time to build a friendship with each of her couples, so that she understands what’s most important to them.
She uses this knowledge, not only to capture beautiful moments, but to take a ‘hands on’ role in coordinating the day, mingling with the vendor team to ensure timing is on track and doing her utmost to ensure everything runs smoothly.
#2 - Images By Kevin
Sydney wedding photographer
#3 - Ben Newnam Photography
Sydney wedding photographer
Ben Newnam, of Ben Newnam Photography, understands that choosing a wedding photographer is a personal and subjective decision, so he encourages couples to view his portfolio and get in touch if they feel a connection.
Essentially, this experienced North Sydney wedding photographer is confident that his quality photography, consistency, ability to relate to all types of people and put them at ease, great customer service and overall professionalism make for the ultimate wedding photography package.
Ludo and Dani of Charlestown’s Ludo Petrik Wedding Photography & Film consider themselves wedding story tellers and aim to freeze simple, human moments that paint a bigger picture of relationships, connection and love.
The duo offer wedding photography and videography for any size and style of wedding, all captured in their uniquely authentic, natural way. They say couples often look back at photos and discover precious moments that they didn’t know happed — a cheeky kiss, a proud parent’s glance, or a flower girl’s dance — that were preserved forever by the talented pair.
Couples looking for images that show their authentic selves, with no awkward poses or expressions, are drawn to Lucy of Translucent Photography. Her aim is to document the wedding day ‘moment’ and all the loved ones, landscape, details, tears and laughter involved.
The Wollongong-based photographic service specialises in weddings and elopements and strives to create images that make those who weren’t there on the day feel like they experienced it anyway.
#6 - Rebekah Bianca Studios
Tamworth wedding photographer
Since the age of 16, Rebekah Bianca Studio’s work has taken her across Australia, capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments with a unique blend of artistry, emotion and elegance. She recently relocated to Tamworth from the picturesque Barossa Valley in South Australia where, since 2008, she had built a solid reputation as a wedding photographer known for her natural, soulful imagery and fun, yet calming, presence behind the camera. Now, the heart-led creative is thrilled to be capturing the couples of Tamworth, and aims her talents at fun, adventurous couples who want to create timeless memories while feeling supported, confident and at ease on their wedding day.
#7 - Sean Reefman Photography
Byron Bay wedding photographer
#8 - Captured Frames
Sydney wedding photographer
As the name suggests, the team at Captured Frames, aims to ‘capture’ the look of each and every wedding day with their cameras, but more than that, they strive to create something that enables couples to ‘relive’ every moment — from the tears at the ceremony to the cheers of guests as the reception closes.
To that end, the Sydney-based wedding and commercial photography and videography company offers an assortment of professional photography and videography packages, with optional add-ons for the likes of engagement photos, livestreams, drone coverage and on-the-day edits.
For well over a decade Hugo Chen, of Hugo Photography & Film, has been combining his photographic and videographic talents to tell stories of love, capturing authentic, emotional moments that allow couples to relive their day for years to come.
According to the reviews from his many happy couples, his commitment, caring nature, sense of humour and overall personality set him apart — almost as much as his stunning photography and videography does.
Hugo and his team service the Sydney area, and encourage couples to reach out for a chat, to ask questions and discuss wedding coverage and packages.
#10 - Salty Oak Photography
Hunter Valley wedding photographer
#11 - Life Chapters Photography
Hunter region wedding photographer
Krystal, from Life Chapters Photography, understands that wedding photography is an investment, and she assures her couples that their journey with her starts from the point of contact. She vows to be there to guide and assist with questions and planning in the lead up, and on the wedding day she’s there not only with her camera, but with reminders to breathe, to relax and to cherish every moment.
The Newcastle-based photographer edits each and every photo by hand, with the aim of ensuring that her couples not only enjoy their day, but have beautifully-captured wedding day moments that it can be re-lived and remembered always.
#12 - CineMotive
Sydney wedding photographer
This Lilyfield-based photographic and cinematographic team prides itself on taking a fun, relaxed and natural approach to capturing each wedding day, with both directed and spontaneous moments that showcase each individual love story.
A personal approach is a key part of the studio’s offering, and the team of highly-trained, talented photographers and cinematographers take into account each couple’s theme, preferences and important moments to capture the cherished photos, films and memories that they also offer as heartfelt keepsakes in the form of printed albums and framed prints.
#13 - Jake Pascoe Media
Sydney wedding photographer
If you’re getting married in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Hunter Valley, Illawarra, Lake Macquarie, Tamworth or anywhere else across NSW, these award-winning wedding photographers are ready to capture every moment. What's more, the ABIA Directory can assist with all other areas of your wedding planning, with lists of recommended NSW wedding vendors, and wedding specialists across Australia. ABIA's trusted wedding guide showcases wedding service providers across the country, each complete with ratings, reviews and recommendations provided by couples who married and used the services recently. Reviews are included for everything from venues to marriage celebrants, videographers, caterers, decorations, transport, hair stylists, make-up artists, live music and even dance lessons and photo booth hire. ABIA's website also brims with wedding-prep information, including unique ideas, up-to-date wedding inspiration, honeymoon locations, an online wedding registry and useful tips on everything from writing your own vows to choosing a wedding dress, or organising multi-day and destination weddings.
