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Melbourne Wedding Photographers

Our Melbourne photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Oceania, Greater Melbourne, City of Melbourne, Port Phillip Bay, Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley, Dandenong, Macedon Range, Melburnians

Melbourne Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Melbourne - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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, Melbourne documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
A small, family-only wedding overlooking a stunning view of lake was held for the couple
Kimmi Cranes
Bride and groom in wedding limo
Rogerio Frota dos Santos
The groom wiped away tears as his bride approached him, eliciting a smile and laugh from the amused bride
Mischa Baettig

Melbourne Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Melbourne 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.

Victoria-AUS WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, mini, 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 Melbourne Wedding Venues

3 Melbourne Wedding Photographers...

Australia wedding and elopement photography by Alan Rogers

Australia-based wedding photographer, Alan Rogers, expertly captures emotions and unique moments without overly posing clients. With years of experience, he skillfully anticipates and preserves the essence of each wedding he shoots.

Alan Rogers

Doncaster East in Victoria, AU *Now booking Melbourne weddings.
20
6
1
1200 (AUD)
Weddings, couple engagement images and elopement photography by Gaelle Le Berre

Experienced wedding photographer Gaelle Le Berre captures natural and reflective moments for couples worldwide. With a background in Applied Arts, Graphic Arts, and a Diploma in Applied Photography, she builds strong client relationships to ensure stunning results.

Gaelle Le Berre

Mount Waverley in Victoria, AU *Now booking Melbourne weddings.
29
6
5
1890 (EUR)
Wedding photography and couple portraits by Jacob Gordon

Jacob Gordon is a professional Australian wedding photographer who specializes in capturing unique and stunning images for couples worldwide. With a deep passion for travel and a strong focus on family, Jacob approaches each wedding with authenticity and creative...

Jacob Gordon

Perth in Western Australia, AU *Now booking Melbourne weddings.
31
106
1500 (AUD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Melbourne Couples

Melbourne Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Melbourne wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Melbourne marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Melbourne engagement portrait sessions with couples.

The groom at a wedding reception in Melbourne, Victoria, is removing the garter from the bride's leg with his teeth
The bride's veil was blown away by the wind as soon as she arrived at her wedding ceremony in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Before a wedding in Melbourne, Australia, the kids are being kids while deodorant is applied
Melbourne photojournalistic wedding photography of a bride and groom captured in a photobooth
A Melbourne couple poses for a BW intimate portrait together as they prepare to announce their Victoria engagement
A newly engaged Melbourne couple poses near fall colored trees for an Australia wedding engagement announcement portrait
A Melbourne outdoor portrait near big fall trees for a newly engaged couple announcing their Victoria, Australia engagement
Melbourne couple poses in the park under trees and shadows for fun portraits to announce their engagement
A Melbourne modern couple poses at the park during the fall for an announcement portrait of their Victoria engagement
The bride's grandma on the left is waiting patiently away from the heat with her sister who is trying to stay fresh under the air conditioning in Melbourne, Australia
Victoria wedding photography from Baths, Middle Brighton, Melbourne created during the Bride's speech
Victoria-AU photography | Bridesmaid helps bride to pick up her dress

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Melbourne 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 Melbourne wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Melbourne wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Melbourne documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Melbourne 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 Melbourne wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...Read more
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...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 Melbourne WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Skye & Michael

Photo by Alan Rogers

Hey Alan, We just got the USB photos yesterday and love them soooooo much. Still going over them all. I was right about the beach ones and I’m so glad we ended up doing that was a great idea :-) Michael and I are very glad we got you for our wedding. Thank-you, talk soon. Regards, Skye

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Anne-Paul & Adrien

Photo by Gaelle Le Berre

We enjoyed your entire performance, your professionalism, and above all your knowledgeable eye to capture the highlights of this day. You know very well to melt among the guests, and capture a lot of small natural moments: your photos beautifully make the atmosphere of the moment.

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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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