Up close with Byron Bay’s most talented wedding photographers

With many talented wedding photographers around it’s no surprise it can be daunting to pick one. Not only are your wedding photographs a super personal part of the experience, but your photographer is one person who will be with you most of the day so you’ll want someone who resonates with you. We’ve asked the questions you need answers to from Byron Bay’s finest photographers.

What is your photographic background?

Tennille Fink Photography
I’ve been documenting weddings since 2010 but started with a little second-hand film camera when I was 15. I found that I learned best by doing, so I started shooting my friends and mundane stuff around the house to play with light and settings. Weddings piqued my interest after my own wedding and I loved the whole process. Our wedding photos mean so much, especially after we lost a dear family member soon after.

Rabbit and the Bear
We are both from very different creative worlds. Jordyn started out as a graphic designer working in sales and marketing while I worked in TV and film production back in the U.K, somehow through many different twists and turns we wound up doing what we do now, working in an industry we absolutely love.

Shane Shepherd
I started out taking photos on an old Pentax film camera 15 years ago, whilst touring as a guitarist for a punk band. I loved the documentary side of photography, shooting behind the scenes stuff. Funnily enough I never really shot bands performing, I was always more interested in shooting the tour manager taping something up or fans waiting in line to get in. In 2009, I decided to study photography, and here I am 10 years and 400+ weddings later. 

Ivy Road Photography
I completed my Bachelor and Honours degrees in Visual Communication at The University of South Australia back when photography was studied with a film SLR and developed in a dark room. I photographed my first wedding in 2011 and haven’t looked back since.

Nina Claire
I’ve been in love with photography since I can remember. I had a darkroom at home from the age of sixteen and was developing my own film, shooting mostly black and white. I’ve dabbled in lots of different styles of photography and then had a ball studying Fine Arts at COFA. I was shooting documentaries and making music videos for a while too until I found weddings and fell in love. Weddings are my thing! Making meaningful images for people gives me purpose. It’s pure joy.

Beck Rocchi
Beck Rocchi was always known as the girl with a camera in her bag and have been in love with photography for as long as I can remember! My first love was travel photography – capturing the people, architecture and lives of different cultures. I realised after my first wedding job that weddings were in-fact the same! Documenting the authentic moments of people and their loved ones. I truly LOVE capturing love! It brings to me much joy!

Stories by Ash
Photography has been a passion of mine at Stories by Ash for the past 20 years, starting with old film cameras and many days spent developing photos in the darkroom. Since 2010 I’ve been photographing weddings, I fell in love with documenting people in real, significant moments in their lives… I never looked back.

Figtree Pictures
At Figtree’s creative helm is Brenden who found his love for documenting weddings after studying Photography, and spending 10 years honing his craft as a photojournalist and documentary photographer around the world.

With his wife Ally and an amazing studio team, he now makes up part of a finely selected group of photographers and videographers from diverse photographic backgrounds to form a team that is highly accredited, professional and super fun to spend time with on the best day of your lives!

Van Middleton Photography
I began shooting, like most people, for fun. At first, it was with my dad’s old Minolta film camera, and then I moved on to digital compacts and DSLRs. I studied journalism at university, and also film and photography, specialising in cinematography. All of this study helped inform the way I shoot at Van Middleton Photography.

Allume Weddings
Our team was founded by Joseph from Joseph Willis and Jason from Lucas & Co and has over 25 years of photography + videography experience. For some, the passion begun in the early days as they shot surfing in their hometown, or being the one always with a camera attached to their hand. Each individual shooter of ours has a different origin story, however all form an integral part of the team.

Daniel Chafer Photography
Daniel Chafer Photography is a wedding photographer based in Northern NSW. I’ve documented over 300 weddings and have been fortunate to document some of the most beautiful weddings all around Australia. I spent 8 years travelling the world with my wife Jess.

Throughout that journey, it became clear to me. I wanted to capture moments that would stand still in time, at that moment I started documenting different cultures. I found a love for showcasing relationships between couples. It brings me joy and it’s also such a great honour to have you invite me into your world.

Mikey Andersson Photography
A life long photography enthusiast. I have spent the last 15 years as a professional fashion and portrait photographer.

Brendan Back
I had been working in the surf industry for years, always with an interest in photography for my own personal projects, friends, surfing and family – especially shooting film.

I started out second shooting with some local photographers from the BBW Tribe and find myself, a few hundred weddings later, lucky enough to have turned something I loved doing into my job.

Marshal Photography
Unlike some, I didn’t study photography or always have a camera on me. I fell into it through my love of animation. I started off shooting stop motion animations with my camera and daring to make short films through this process. Eventually my subject matter changed from inanimate objects to real life and as a consequence so did my creative direction. Soon after I found myself working in high end fashion and then ultimately weddings. 

Andrea Siligardi Photography
I fell in love with the wedding industry in the city of love, Paris. Here I started my photography career and traveled all over Europe as a part of the team specialising in destination weddings and events.

I then relocated to beautiful Byron Bay and now enjoy working with couples for elopements, proposals and celebration of love in all its forms.

Emma Tkalcevic Photography
I began my business Emma Tkalcevic Photography, when I was 15. I have crafted my skills from delving into all edges of the industry including all of life’s biggest milestones, creative portraiture, music festivals and intimate shows of live music artists including Billie Eilish.

I found myself hooked on wedding photography as it offers me a chance to follow my inquisitive love for connecting with people, learning about them and telling their stories!

Taylah Jayne Photography
I’m going to be honest, I didn’t always know that I was passionate about photography. In fact – I have been quite the job gypsy growing up because all I wanted to do was travel. But I often found myself being the designated photographer & even filmed a whole wedding on a GoPro once … (they didn’t want a videographer & my sentimental soul just couldn’t handle that haha!)

It has been one year since I started shooting weddings full time. With every couple I learn something new and therefore constantly evolving & refining my unique approach.

Sean Reefman Photography
As a self-taught photographer, it was actually my love for film and cinematography that led me towards photography. I did film study in school and fell in love with the creative process, especially what could be created in post-production and all of the ways to bring out the very best result from raw footage. I was a hobbyist for many years, until finding my passion in wedding photography and it’s been my love ever since.

How would you describe your photographic and editing style?

Tennille Fink Photography
My shooting style is super hands-off, relaxed, fun, and adventurous, to keep my couples at ease and feeling like their fabulous selves. I’m not scared to jump into a crazy mosh pit dance floor or balance on a fence pailing to get the shot. Editing wise I keep it natural with a kick, so the photos will remain timeless in decades to come. 

Rabbit and the Bear
Coming from a film background at Rabbit and the Bear always strive for our films and photos to have an element of motion to them. We tend to steer away from portraits that are posed or over-orchestrated so the galleries we deliver always have life and movement to them.

This also translates seamlessly for film and since the vast majority of people (us included) are pretty awkward when it comes to photos we keep things pretty light hearted and aim to make the whole experience fun and stress free.

Shane Shepherd
Good vibes. Absolutely everything for me in life has had a sense of fun and my photography captures the joy being alive. Weddings are one of those pinnacles of human existence where our closest most loved friends and family converge to celebrate your love for your husband/wifey. I’m looking for personality, connection, and the raw stuff too. It’s all very organic, relaxed, and definitely no posing. The Shane Shepherd editing style is film-like, I particularly love 70’s/80’s Kodachrome film so you see that influences my work, I love lots of colour too. 

Ivy Road Photography
Editorial with a ‘natural’ editing style. Over the years I have seen so many fads with editing styles that I now know not to follow what other photographers might be doing. At Ivy Road Photography we believe in sticking to what your style is.

Nina Claire
I like to document things as they are but I have an artful eye. I see the beauty in life and frame things in that way. I edit with a natural style at Nina Claire … I steer clear of tricks and trends and let the natural beauty of the images show through.

Beck Rocchi
I’m a fun bomb and love having a good time with my clients on the day. It’s all about good vibes & getting along well; so you forget you are having your photo taken and laugh your true belly laugh!! There is definitely no daggy posing! I’m on the dancefloor with your grandma and photobombing your bridesmaid’s selfies. My editing style is bright, colourful and clean. I make you look GOOD!

Stories By Ash
My style is joyful, natural, and honest. I seek out real interactions and emotion, and all the beautiful, intimate details and moments of each wedding. I’m a relaxed person and my presence is unobtrusive and friendly. Rather than a silent observer, I’m part of the day, blending with guests and documenting what it feels like. For portraits, I create a relaxed atmosphere so my couple can be themselves and capture their real personalities. I edit with richness and warmth, in a timeless way that won’t date.

Figtree Pictures
We’d describe our photographic style as joyful, colourful and vibrant; capturing all of the candid moments and emotions from the day as it naturally unfolds. This is paired with our editing style which is contemporary but still timeless.

Van Middleton Photography
Natural, candid & cinematic. I want my images to be emotive, a reminder of the day, so where possible I like to shoot without prepping, manipulating, posing. I do give guidance and help put my couples at ease during the portraits, but otherwise I like to watch and document the day, rather than being too obtrusive. I also love a big landscape & creative photo!

Allume Weddings
Our style is definitely more natural and timeless. We want your images to encapsulate exactly how your day was and how everything looked to the naked eye. We also know that you will treasure these images for years and years to come and we want to ensure that the style and edit won’t age over time so it’s important for us to keep the images both aesthetically pleasing and timeless.

Daniel Chafer Photography
Artistic, creative photo-journalism with bold, vibrant and true to life colours. My approach isn’t to have you smiling for cheesy photos. With a little bit of guidance I let it unfold naturally so it’s captured truthfully and not staged.

It’s all about authentically capturing your story – fuzzy love feelings, quirky candid moments and the beautiful unexpected ones. I try to be very fast during the couple session so they can enjoy the party with family and friends.

Brendan Back
I like to keep things fairly natural, both in my approach to shooting and the way I edit. If a couple needs some guidance to get the shot, I’ll give some gentle direction but mostly I just want them to feel themselves in front of the camera. I love shooting film and playing around with shutter speeds to capture movement and moments.

Marshal Photography
My photographic style still lends itself to the fashion world, taking from it the glam and edginess of a cover shoot, then mixing it with an old world storytelling visual minstrel. Capturing memories that tell it how it is, or was. The Marshal Photography editing style is a combination of clean cut, dark and edgy that bring out the moody-ness of a shoot mixed in with the warmth and grittiness of capturing real moments

Andrea Siligardi Photography
I love to capture the day as it unfolds and also pay attention to all the details, I bring props with me to create beautiful flat lays with all of your treasured details and special accessories.

Observing couples in their most natural vibe and giving guidance when needed to help get the best out of the day is the balance I like to strike. I keep editing to a minimum, and offer a fast turnaround and seamless delivery.

Emma Tkalcevic Photography
My shooting style can be described as non-invasive and documentary. I conduct myself in a way where I only get involved at times where direction and support is needed, at all other times I step back to let moments unfold in an unfabricated, authentic way.

My editing style is timeless and bold. My images are natural and pleasant with a little punch to give them an alluring, nostalgic feel.

Taylah Jayne Photography
I don’t believe you can tell a love story from one angle. So while Uncle Jim is trying to get ‘the best shot’ on his Nokia 3315 – I’ll be upfront and center capturing the tears, the laughs at your inside jokes & everything in between.

When it comes to editing your beautifully curated wedding gallery, I strive to maintain a timeless and authentic look, enhancing the images with warm & earthy tones while preserving their true essence.

Sean Reefman Photography
Classic, natural and timeless is very much my style at Sean Reefman Photography, and something I think can only be executed well when there’s a clear balance between both documenting the day and giving direction. A lot of the end result comes from being present, reading the room and constantly assessing what’s needed in the moment to leverage the surroundings and make sure that the couple are always the star of the shot.

Do you work with a second shooter?

Tennille Fink Photography
Sometimes I do, only really if it is a wedding on the larger side (150+ guests, then I will recommend it) or if the couple wants to have some extra angles, or if they are getting ready super far away from each other. Otherwise, I find my solo approach suits my documentary style.

Rabbit and the Bear
It’s just the two of us on the day, one shooting film the other shooting photo. As a business we have finessed what we do pretty well over the last 7 years.

For us it has always been about keeping things simple for our couples, more people shooting doesn’t necessarily mean better content. If there’s 500 guests and a host of different locations we might hire someone in but other than that…too many cooks spoil the broth.

Shane Shepherd
My ridiculously talented wife Dee is my main second shooter when need someone, but most of the time I shoot solo. I tell couples that unless you’re having 150 guests, or the both of you are getting ready quite far away from one another, then there’s really no need to have a second shooter. The same goes for video too. It’s best to keep photographers and videographers to a minimum. I heard about a wedding that had 3 photographers and 5 videographers, which in the words of everyone back in 2016 is ‘cray cray’. 

Ivy Road Photography
Brendan and I are first and second shooters for each other and we have Matt and Kirra second shooting to complete our little team.

Nina Claire
I mostly shoot solo but have shot with seconds many times. I usually recommend a second shooter for larger weddings of over 150 people.

Beck Rocchi
I often recommend a second shooter when there are a large bridal party and guest list – it is good to have a second camera capturing extra details. This is an extra fee per hour. Most of the work you see on my website however is my own. I have been doing this for 10+ years and can handle it all solo – even the rowdy groomsmen & tipsy bridesmaids!

Stories by Ash
Mostly I shoot on my own, after photographing 300+ weddings I love it that way and will confidently capture the day. For weddings with 200 guests or more, or multiple locations with some distance between them, a second photographer can be helpful. I’ll happily organise for someone amazing to join us if needed. 

Figtree Pictures 
Yes, almost always to ensure every beautiful little moment is covered. Smaller weddings with fewer logistical requirements can be tailored as needed though.

Van Middleton Photography
Not often – I usually recommend a second shooter if you’re having a really big wedding. Otherwise it’s an extra body and it can be obtrusive. I like to be discreet where possible.

Allume Weddings
This varies depending on what the day brings. The beauty of having a team at Allume Weddings, is that we always have a second shooter ready to go should the day require it. We like to plan this in the lead up to the day as we discuss with the couple what their day entails. 

Daniel Chafer Photography
I mostly shoot solo but have a second shooter if my client’s wedding is on the larger side. I like to showcase my packages with one or two photographers so it can meet everyone’s budget, we understand it’s not something everyone can afford. Sure I’d love to be in two places at once on the day but sometimes wedding timelines make it hard.

Mikey Andersson Photography
Depends on the wedding. But yes, I usually recommend having second shooter. It’s always helpful to have another set of eyes to make sure nothing is missed.

Brendan Back
Yes, I always offer a second shooter option in my packages – it really depends on the couple, the locations, if I’m shooting film and digital, and the size of the wedding.

Marshal Photography
No I shoot alone, however if the couple require 2 shooters then im more than happy to organise that and work with a second.

Andrea Siligardi Photography
At Andrea Siligardi Photography I do sometimes use a second shooter, this decision comes down to the

Emma Tkalcevic Photography
With Emma, you will have the option to have a second shooter if you would like! A second pair of eyes can help ensure that key brief moments such as reactions as you walk down the aisle are covered. Emma will help you to decide if it is something worth you considering!

Taylah Jayne Photography
If having a second shooter is something that my couple requests then I am more than happy to outsource someone with a similar shooting style to mine. However, it is not something that I include in Taylah Jayne Photography packages because I am confident in covering your wedding day on my own.

Sean Reefman Photography
I typically shoot solo, however I always have a second shooter if requested (and I actually recommend that my couples do). While I deliver exceptional coverage on my own, I can only ever be in one spot at a time, and often there are moments between guests that can’t be captured while we’re off getting those golden hour couple shots, for example. So for those moments, a second shooter will always be a valuable add-on.

Do you follow a shot list or prefer to have free reign to capture as the festivities unfold?

Tennille Fink Photography
There are always the ‘must-have’ shots that I take at each wedding, plus anything else that is important to the couple, but for the most part, I love to document everything as it unfolds. My favourite moments happen when everyone is relaxed and mingling, your friends laughing so hard they snort or your proud dad standing back and taking it all in about to burst with pride.

Rabbit and the Bear
Shot lists are all well and good but unless there’s something out of the ordinary happening at a wedding we prefer to just capture the day as it unfolds.

Trying to shoot a day with a shot list in hand can also lead to us missing some beautiful organic moments and can lead to some pretty stale and staged images…no one wants that.

Shane Shepherd
Both. I ask for couples to give me a bit of an idea of anything out of the ordinary e.g. the bride is wearing her grandma’s wedding shoes, but mostly I just want to know what humans are most important to you so I can make sure I get some amazing shots of them. 90% of the time though I’m roaming around and capturing the good times. 

Ivy Road Photography
Most weddings run similarly, so we know what to expect and capture it organically. We have a must-have ‘shot list’ in our minds i.e. bride w/bridesmaids together and singularly, same for the groom, aisle walk, groom’s reaction, ring exchange, first kiss, etc.  For the couple’s photoshoot, we keep it natural, as it might be their first experience in front of a camera. We want it to be fun and easy – a part of their wedding they enjoy. We don’t focus on being overly posed or staged, we keep it fun, full of authentic moments. 

Nina Claire
I usually shoot with the idea in mind to capture what unfolds. It would be a shame to miss a really special moment between you and your grandmother because I’m busy photographing the napkins. keeping that in mind I also like to make sure I cover all the lovely details that have often had a lot of thought put into them. I strike a nice balance.

Beck Rocchi
I literally live for weddings! I have been doing wedding photography for so long and do not need to follow any shot lists – it all happens naturally. I capture everything from the beginning of the day until the end. If it’s happening, I’m there. I know what you want and I get all those shots – plus more! 

Stories by Ash
Being able to photograph a wedding as festivities unfold naturally means I can capture photos that hold true emotion and significance. Though a shot list is not needed I do love to know of anything important to my couples before the big day. Family traditions, cultural elements, special gifts, moments, or people… tell me everything! I’ll keep this in mind as I capture the day unfolding, with focus on candid, in-between moments and friends and family having a great time.

Figtree Pictures
We do a little of both. We document the day as it unfolds, although if there are any “must-haves”, we’re happy to receive advice from our couples. Figtree Pictures will make sure we have a list of the all-important family/friends photos that the couple wants, but other than that we’re there to capture the day that’s presented to us in our own creative way.

Van Middleton Photography
A small shot list is OK, especially if it’s inspiration and ideas that the bride & groom like. But detailed shot lists of the whole day are generally not the best idea. It’s hard to refer to a sheet when shooting, and it takes away from my central tenet of documenting the real stuff that is happening. If you want authentic, natural, candid images, it’s best to let go of the detailed instructions and shot lists and let your photographer capture the wedding day the way it naturally unfolds. 

Allume Weddings
We generally prefer to have free reign. We can always take into consideration a shot list if the couple provides one, however, we are very careful about capturing all the important details. We like to remain completely ready to capture the day as it unfolds and would hate for the restriction of shot lists to cause us to miss special candid moments. 

Daniel Chafer Photography
While it’s nice to have some posed shots, my favourite pics are the ones where people are just being themselves and are in the moment. I love to create a safe space to let my couples be themselves and get lost in the moments.

I believe, at the end of the day, these true moments, even the smallest ones, are what mean the most. I’m all about the Good Vibes!

Mikey Andersson Photography
At Mikey Andersson Photography I have a loose shortlist in my head of certain things the couple might have requested or mentioned thats important for them. But usually I like to just watch the day unfold and go with the flow. I find that you tend to miss a lot of the little moments if you go in with a too rigid plan of attack.

Brendan Back
Both, always. It’s super important to Brendan Back that a couple feels heard and they get everything they want out of their session, but it’s my job to make sure I capture the moments in between. That’s where the memories live.

Marshal Photography
I don’t have a shot list. Like nearly all photographers I have (along with the couples preference) a sequence of photos that I would say are industry standard, e.g parents, siblings, grandparents etc. But in terms of capturing the couple and the bridal party, this is all in the moment. I do offer direction and tips on how to get the best out of each situation but as for a specific shot list, no. 

Andrea Siligardi Photography
I do usually use a list when it comes to family portraits. However, I believe that having me working from a “checklist” or being asked for repeated posed images is counterproductive and halters my ability to be creative during the day.

Emma Tkalcevic Photography
Emma blends her style to find the balance that you need, whether that is extra direction or letting things unfold as they are:

“I loved when Emma got us to say or do things that would make us laugh. It made the whole process much more entertaining!” – Brooke & Joesph

“I can’t believe the moments you managed to capture… you captured how I felt during the speeches! We didn’t even notice you snapping away.” – Sarah & Jake

Taylah Jayne Photography
My job is all about the visuals of your day so I am here ready to listen, understand and help you bring that perfect day to life & capture those moments of your wildest dreams. Part of this process is sending you a wedding questionnaire which includes a section for you to list your ‘must have’ photos! This is so we can create your shot-list together.

There is no one-size fits all when it comes to capturing a wedding day so every one of my couples gets a completely unique planning process for their photos.

Sean Reefman Photography
As much as I love having free reign, it definitely has to be a balance of both when documenting such a big day in someone’s life. To ensure I’m not ticking off a list all day that will stifle any creativity, I use my couple’s planning meetings to thoroughly uncover what’s truly important to them (eg. close family members or sentimental details) and make sure these are front of mind as I document the day.

What do you aim to shoot on the day that would be included in the edited wedding photos?

Tennille Fink Photography
All of it. The collection of photos I shoot and deliver will take you right back to the day when you go through your gallery. Depending on what each couple’s needs and budget are, it depends on how much coverage they choose, but generally, that will be from getting ready right through to the crazy dance floor and everything in between. Smiles, happy tears, hugs, looks of love, group sing-alongs, messy late-night whiskey chats, and all of the good stuff in between. 

Rabbit and the Bear
We keep things pretty simple when it comes to wedding days, we are there from the final stages of bridal prep until the formalities are done with so you’ll always have a good variety of content throughout the day.

The only advice we would offer is not to book your bride & groom prep accommodations an hour apart and another hour from the ceremony or there’s a good chance that variety will deteriorate when we have to spend half our time travelling between locations and not shooting those special moments.

Shane Shepherd 
It should just feel like when you get your photos back, that the photos give a representation of the day so that it feels like a story that’s being told. I usually provide around 800+ individually edited images, so there’s a lot of moments in there. 

Ivy Road Photography
I think I’ve answered that above, we shoot everything as it happens and provide around 100 edited images per hour of photography coverage. 

Nina Claire
Hugs, smiles and tears. I shoot what’s happening on the day. So much happens on a wedding day it’s full of emotion and I aim to capture the feel and tone of the day. There are standard things I’m sure to capture too… like the kiss. That’s all par for the course. I really do take so many pictures on the day. A huge part of creating your collection is curating the images together to tell the story in an honest and beautiful way. My collections are meaningful and thought out.

Beck Rocchi
I basically try to capture YOU being YOU. You will have photos of all the big traditions (the kiss, the aisle shot, the cake cutting etc!). But also the small moments – treasured hugs with your grandparents, the children playing with the flower petals. When it comes to your couple shoot we play a lot of games to get you feeling comfortable. This way you drop your guard and I can see the real you

Stories by Ash
What it really felt like to be there on the day. I’m most interested in creating images that will matter to people and that will be treasured by the couple and their families for many years to come. This means I’m seeking real emotion, the true connection between a couple, unposed moments, and loved ones celebrating. It’s often the quiet, fleeting moments I’m drawn to… a glance, a hug, a touch or a smile.

Figtree Pictures
Like most photographers, we love to capture those raw unscripted moments, beautiful displays of emotion, creative use of light and colour! We’ll photograph each component of the day so that the couple has a complete ‘wedding story’ to hold on to.

Van Middleton
Everything that happens on the day – the real stuff, from getting ready through to the wild dance floor. And all the little editorial details: your dress, shoes, flowers, the venue, the decor, the environment. All the humans, posed and candid. Portraits and in-between moments. As much as I can cram into 8 hours of shooting!

Allume Weddings
We like to recreate what it felt like to be there on the day, from the getting ready moments and what the view was outside your window to the dance floor and the small conversations had between reconnected old friends across the table. We love the natural and unscripted moments and our favourites are always when you’re walking hand in hand as a new husband and wife before you re-join your party. 

Daniel Chafer Photography
Those moments of spontaneity that allow couples to show their unique characteristics. My mission is to tell your story and capture those incredible moments that happen, even the ones you didn’t notice.

When you receive your photos and look back on the day, you’ll be so immersed in the memories it’ll be as if you’re right there doing it all over again. I deliver around 700+ images on average depending on the package.

Mikey Andersson Photography
Everything.. I aim to tell the story of the day, moment by moment. To me it’s not the grand setup shots that’s the most important. It’s the candid moments, the in-between stuff that will help you remember and relive that day 20 years from now. 

Brendan Back
Everything, and everyone as it unfolds. We’ll always work with a couple to make sure whatever is most important to them is covered and tailor our sessions to suit their vibe and plans.

Andrea Siligardi Photography
I will tell the story of your wedding from start to finish. I will be there for the getting ready part of the day, your arrival at ceremony, reception, family photos, cocktail hour, couple session, speeches, cake cutting and your first dance as you party into the night.

Marshal Photography
Pending on the couples preference but i would look to firstly capture the real moments throughout the day and in between the formalities. When we go off and it’s just myself and the couple this is when I aim to capture their vulnerability with each other, their silly moments that are just them and then tie that in with some standout portraiture something they wouldn’t otherwise do.

Emma Tkalcevic Photography
Emma aims to capture the intricate, unique moments and emotion of your wedding day, and of course, all the things that matter the most to you. Emma will turn your wedding day into a plethora of heartfelt art that will spark memories of all of the thoughts, environments, details, emotions and energies of your day. From tears to trembles and breakdance moves.

Taylah Jayne Images
You have full control over what is captured and included in your final wedding gallery. Whether it’s champagne breaky in your bridal pj’s with your besties or dragging your nan up on the dancefloor for The Nutbush – whatever memories are most important to you on the day is what I will prioritize capturing and including in your final gallery.

What do you love about shooting weddings in the Byron Bay region?

Tennille Fink Photography
I love working BBW because I know the couple and their guests are going to be treated like royalty. The Byron region has magic in the air, with the most magical sunsets and laid back vibes. Couples who seek out Byron for their wedding are generally planning a fun, relaxed day and want it to feel like a big party with their favourite people, and they are the kind of people for Tennille Fink Photography. 

Rabbit and the Bear
Where do we start…it truly is paradise found! There is every possible style and backdrop you could wish for as a photographer, not to mention sunsets and golden hour like you wouldn’t believe.

Apart from that the area is filled with some of the best vendors in the world so you know everyone is pulling together as a team which makes any wedding day a joy to be a part of.

Shane Shepherd
Having travelled all over the world shooting weddings, I have to say Byron Bay has some of the best wedding venues anywhere. It’s just a very special place, the Byron region.  We have the hinterland, the ocean, a quirky town, we are the most easterly point in the country, whales and dolphins hang out here, the sunsets are an insanely nice purple/red… there’s plenty to love! 

Ivy Road Photography
I love the natural environment, whether it be the hinterland, orchards, fields or the beach, the Byron Bay region has it all and has managed to keep its charm while becoming a bustling tourist hub.

Nina Claire
Byron bay is such a special part of the world. It’s beautiful and full of magic. What I love about Byron is the people that come here. This place attracts my kind of people… adventurous souls who have a passion for what’s awesome about life. Good times, friends, family and connection. Throw in some amazing landscapes and it’s a pretty special place to be a photographer.

Beck Rocchi
Oh my goodness – I LOVE EVERYTHING! The scenery, the light, the sunsets, the relaxed vibe, the people who chose to come to Byron and have their weddings here! It truly is a magic place full of gorgeous moments and I am so lucky to call it home!

Stories by Ash
I’ll always love the diversity and natural beauty of the region. Between the beaches, rainforests and hinterland it’s a photographer’s dream! But the people and Byron Bay wedding suppliers are what I really love. There is a passion and level of personal care, attention to detail, and experience I find very special. It means my couples are relaxed, they can focus on each other, have fun, and enjoy an incredible day with loved ones. 

Figtree Pictures
What’s not to love?! The natural landscapes and picturesque locations throughout Byron Bay lend themselves perfectly to our Figtree photography style. Plus we always love working with the Byron Bay Weddings team, their professionalism and know-how is unmatched, and the weddings they create are amazing!

Van Middleton Photography
Everything! Byron has incredible natural beauty – we have an amazing rustic hinterland, overgrown lanes and orchards, the stunning coastline, wild sunsets and misty hills. It’s a very special canvas and a blessing to get to shoot in the region. Not to mention the incredible work that Byron Bay Weddings does to make each wedding celebration special – it makes my job very, very easy.

Allume Weddings
There are so many different elements to a wedding in Byron, whether it be a sand in your toes kind of day or rolling hills in the hinterland. The Byron Bay region offers such diversity and culture that welcomes couples from all over the globe to celebrate their special day here. Give us Byron Bay any time of the year in any venue and we’ll have a backdrop to your day that others can only dream of. 

Daniel Chafer Photography
Byron Bay offers some of the most alluring wedding venues in the world. It’s a mix of coastal luxury,  Mediterranean and heritage farm stays, it offers so much versatility to shoot at.

The sunsets are so magical it’s hard to explain without witnessing it yourself. It’s also the staff at BBW, every time I arrive at a wedding I instantly feel like I’m surrounded by family. They go above and beyond to make the experience everything you’ve dreamt of.

Mikey Andersson Photography
The scenery, the people, the venues, the relaxed feel of the area. It’s why I decide to call the place home and I imagine it’s the same reason most people decide to get married here.

Brendan Back
There’s such a fun, clever and creative crew of vendors who make Byron an amazing place to get married. And we have the most magical light.

Marshal Photography
The weather is always a bonus. And probably the diversity in the landscape. Shooting between hinterland, hills, beach, modern architecture, Byron just about has it all

Andrea Siligardi Photography
I have been lucky enough to shoot in different parts of the world, well let me tell you. There is something magical around the Byron area, I call it the “Byron Bubble”.

Breathtaking landscapes, stunning sunsets with insane colours, weather which is really amazing for photos, legend vendors to work with and the gorgeous people who choose to get married here. Love love love for all of this!

Emma Tkalcevic Photography
It’s my love for the kind of people who get married in this region – people just like you. You are a brilliant mix of adventurous, relaxed and down-right lovely.

Then there is the hyper-diverse landscape of the region that allows you to craft the feel of your wedding in a way that represents your romance, and I am lucky enough to obsess over capturing that with you!!!

Taylah Jayne Photography
Besides the obvious (stunning views & perfect weather) – I am a people person. From the second I stepped foot into the wedding industry in Byron Bay, I just felt like part of the family. And that is exactly how they will all make you feel, not just on your wedding day, but from the second you step foot into their doors.

Sean Reefman Photography
For me, it’s the culmination of many incredible things that makes Byron Bay like nowhere else on earth. From the hinterland and coastal landscapes, the sunsets, the iconic Australian wildlife and that community charm all over the Northern Rivers region… to the high calibre of passionate vendors that create such quality experiences for couples – it really is God’s country and I’m honoured that I get to capture love in the place that I love most.

Learn more about these Photographers:
Tennille Fink Photography // Rabbit and the Bear  // Shane Shepherd // Ivy Road Photography // Nina Claire // Beck Rocchi // Stories by Ash // Figtree Pictures // Van Middleton Photography // Allume Weddings // Daniel Chafer Photography // Mikey Andersson Photography // Brendan Back // Marshal Photography // Andrea Siligardi Photography // Emma Tkalcevic Photography // Taylah Jayne Photography // Sean Reefman Photography