Professional engagement photography is a service offered by wedding photographers that provides an opportunity to work with your chosen creative before the wedding. Engagement shoots include a 1.5 - 3 hour pre wedding photo session and deliver a set of couple portraits to keep.
The best engagement photographers in NSW offer pre wedding photo shoots from $1,200 - $2,950. If you're on a budget, the cheapest engagement sessions available in most regions of the state, that also offer high quality images are priced from $750.
The most popular style of pre wedding photography involves a traditional engagement shoot at the local park or beach, or a proposal photographer capturing the big "will you marry me" moment. The beautiful images you receive from this photo shoot can be hung on the wall at home or used on wedding websites, stationery and signage.
Another popular photo shoot offered by experienced engagement photographers is the adventure session. The adventure shoot enables couples to hike, ski or swim to a meaningful location to them, to capture a collection of unique candid portraits doing what they love. There's also intimate engagement shoots, often photographed in the couple's own lounge or bedroom.
A pre-wedding photography session should be a fun experience that provides images you love. Equally important, an engagement shoot is an excellent way to get to know and establish trust with your wedding photographer before your big day. The better they know you, the better they can tell your story. The better you know them, the more relaxed you’ll be in front of their camera on your wedding day.
Here’s a list of our most recommended engagement photographers in NSW.
Best Engagement Photographers
Sydney
Byron Bay
Blue Mountains
Central Coast
Hunter Valley
Illawarra
Newcastle
North Coast
South Coast
Southern Highlands
Engagement Photographers in Sydney
1. Mr Wigley Photography
- Location: Redfern, NSW 2016
- Years in Business: 12+
- 5 Star Reviews: 50+
Darren is a laid back wedding and engagement photographer who captures colourful, happy and fun pre wedding shoots in a very candid style. His favourite city spots include bright backgrounds and colourful murals and he'll happily conduct your engagement photoshoot in meaningful or favourite locations of your own.
Engagement photography starts at $799 for a 1.5 hour session in any Sydney location of your choosing.
2. Ben Newnam Engagement Photos
- Location: Berowra, NSW 2081
- Years in Business: 15+
- 5 Star Reviews: 200+
Ben Newnam is a highly experienced photographer known for capturing candid & luminous images with a distinct vibrancy. Ben offers pre wedding photography to all couples considering his services for their wedding with engagement packages priced under $1,000.
3. Two Folk Photography & Films
- Location: Shoalhaven, NSW
- Years in Business: 8+
- 5 Star Reviews: 150+
Two Folk Films is one of the best photography & filmmaking studios in Australia with owners Taz & Reid recognised as industry leaders by Wedlockers, Junebug Weddings and Wedded Wonderland among other wedding publications. The brothers are based in the Shoalhaven and shoot weddings & engagements throughout Sydney, the Southern Highlands & South Coast.
Two Folk provide all inclusive wedding photography & film packages from $7,799, with the option to add a pre wedding photo shoot or engagement session. If you're looking for an all-in-one studio to capture high quality wedding and engagement photos along with a beautiful wedding film, we can't recommend Taz & Reid's work more highly.
4. Anna Murray Photography
- Location: Bondi Beach, NSW 2026
- Years in Business: 5+
- 5 Star Reviews: 100+
Bondi Beach local Anna Murray is a specialist in shooting small & intimate engagements, elopements and micro weddings. Her portfolio is filled with very natural and candid imagery that captures the love and chemistry between couples. Anna is a popular photographer among the LGBT community.
Engagement photography and pre-wedding sessions cost $890 for a 90 minute shoot with a copy of all high resolution images included.
5. Splendid Photos & Video
- Location: Leichhardt, NSW 2040
- Years in Business: 10+
- 5 Star Reviews: 300+
Splendid is an award winning photography studio based in Leichhardt and bring 10 years experience to photographing engagements and weddings throughout Sydney. The team capture elegant, candid and cinematic images and are very familiar with the larger cultural celebrations of Indian, Chinese and European weddings.
6. Jason Corroto Photo
- Location: Newport, NSW 2106
- Years in Business: 10+
- 5 Star Reviews: 100+
One of Sydney's most well known photographers is Jason Corroto who captures stunning engagement images in subtle warm tones and moody black & whites. Jason is a destination photographer based in Sydney who shoots all over NSW + Australia. His images are crisp, candid & editorial in style. Expect above average photography prices with weddings from $6,000.
7. Hilary Cam
- Location: Darlington, NSW 2008
- Years in Business: 11+
- 5 Star Reviews: 120+
Hilary Cam is a high quality engagement photographer in Sydney who produces a versatile mix of candid images including elevated aerial shots. Wedding photography packages start at $4,600 with optional engagement sessions available from $1,200 for city photo shoots and $1,500 for adventure sessions.
8. Emma Hampton Photography
- Location: Coogee, NSW 2034
- Years in Business: 10+
- 5 Star Reviews: 90+
Emma Hampton specialises in photojournalistic photography and produces fun engagement portraits in warm tones + black & white. Her pre wedding sessions are priced at $1,900 and include 2 hours coverage.
9. Ballyhoo Photography
- Location: Sydney, NSW
- Years in Business: 10+
Ballyhoo Photography capture light, bright and simple wedding & pre wedding imagery across Sydney, in a timeless candid style. All full day wedding packages include a pre wedding photoshoot and start at $2,990.
10. Across The Forest
- Location: Lavender Bay, NSW 2060
- Years in Business: 6+
- 5 Star Reviews: 80+
Across The Forest are a husband & wife professional photography team originally from Russia, and now residing in Sydney and shooting engagements throughout NSW, Canberra & Hobart. The pair capture candid & fun engagement images in warm tones + black & whites. Great variety of shots including close ups, detail, mix of angles and creative use of slow shutter. Pre wedding photo sessions are priced at $750.
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Engagement Photographers in Byron Bay
11. Nina Claire
- Photographer Info: Fashion focused portraiture in a candid and natural style with warm tones and black & white mix. Offers engagement and lifestyle shoots in the Byron Bay region.
- Price Guide: Slightly above average
12. Sheri McMahon
- Photographer Info: One of the best ethereal photographers in NSW. A fine art film photographer based in Byron Bay who creates timeless, romantic and delicate wedding & lifestyle portraiture in a light, white style.
- Price Guide: Slightly above average
13. My Kindred
- Photographer Info: Eco ethical wedding specialist who offers a candid style of engagement photography in Byron Bay. Also offers maternity shoots and birth photography.
- Price Guide: Industry average
14. Ben Wyeth
- Photographer Info: Candid & emotive engagement photography in a natural style, plus black & white. Experienced same sex wedding & elopement photographer.
- Price Guide: Industry average
15. Mazzer Photographics
- Photographer Info: Mickaela helps camera shy couples relax in front of the lens all over NSW. Intimate engagement shoots including boudoir with a mix of candid & portrait photos.
- Price Guide: Industry average
16. Sam Wyper Photography
- Photographer Info: Candid engagement photographer with impeccable timing. Diverse portfolio including perfect mid-moment & action shots, lots of black & white, unique angles including drone and emotive close ups. Shoots weddings and engagements throughout NSW + Australia wide.
- Price Guide: Enquire
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Engagement Photographers in the Blue Mountains
17. De Lumiere Photography
- Photographer Info: Candid & natural images with an eye for contrasting light. Delivers a mix of B&W and colour images and shoots engagements, weddings, newborn, family & pets anywhere in the Blue Mountains.
- Price Guide: Budget friendly
18. Brenmakasih
- Photographer Info: Produces dark and contrasting engagement photos in a candid and natural style. Artful use of architectural lines and shapes in framing. Mix of colour and B&W. Based at Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains.
- Price Guide: Average - budget friendly
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Engagement Photographers on the Central Coast
19. Keegan Cronin
- Photographer Info: Moody, romantic and highly emotive pre wedding photography in a candid and very natural style. Large portfolio of dark imagery + award winning images in a light & bright style. Versatile wedding & elopement photographer who will travel in NSW.
- Price Guide: Slightly above average
20. Jodie Reardon
- Photographer Info: Natural light engagement photographer shooting a mix of candid photos and portraiture on the Central Coast.
- Price Guide: Budget friendly
21. Willow and Rose Photography
- Photographer Info: Candid & natural engagement photography with meaning. Black & white plus colour often in dark shades.
- Price Guide: Industry average
22. White Lane Studio
- Photographer Info: Crisp images making best use of available light. Mix of candid & fine art portraiture for engagements, weddings and elopements on the Central Coast.
- Price Guide: Slightly above average
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Engagement Photographers in the Hunter Valley
23. Bryce Noone Photography
- Photographer Info: Favours moody and slightly dark images with some black & white. Mix of candids and portraits. Emotive engagement photographer based in the NSW Hunter Valley.
- Price Guide: Industry average
24. Idlewild Creative
- Photographer Info: Highly emotive portraiture in a natural style that artfully utilises contrasting light. Will travel for weddings, elopements and engagements throughout the Hunter Valley & Central Coast regions of NSW.
- Price Guide: Slightly above average
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Engagement Photographers in the Illawarra
25. James Day Photography
- Photographer Info: One of Australia's best visual storytellers and a master of light. Candid, highly emotive and keenly observant images. Versatile natural aesthetic for weddings on the NSW South Coast & Illawarra.
- Price Guide: Above average
26. Translucent Photography
- Photographer Info: Crisp, clean and naturally vibrant engagement photos showcasing emotive and fun moments.
- Price Guide: Industry Average
27. Alex Jackson Photography
- Photographer Info: Moody portraiture + candid photography showcasing intimate moments in warm and black & white tones.
- Price Guide: Industry Average
28. Matt Ashton Photography
- Photographer Info: Candid, documentary style wedding photographer. Captures emotive moments in a natural, earthy palette + black & white.
- Price Guide: Industry average
29. Margan Photography
- Photographer Info: Vibrant and romantic, crisp, clean & natural colour images for engagement and lifestyle sessions in the Illawarra region of NSW. A focus on emotive and meaningful family moments.
- Price Guide: Industry average
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Engagement Photographers in Newcastle
30. Little Black Bow Photography
- Photographer Info: Crisp, sharp and bright portraiture and candid engagement photography
- Price Guide: Industry average
31. Stories With Mel
- Photographer Info: Candid and natural light photographer ideal for fun-loving couples. Combination of crisp close ups and wide-angle shots with dreamy backgrounds throughout Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Offers lifestyle photo sessions.
- Price Guide: Industry average
32. Bec Essery
- Photographer Info: Crisp and clear, candid engagement photography with a preference for light and bright imagery. Boudoir photography for singles and couples.
- Price Guide: Industry average
33. April Werz Photography
- Photographer Info: Emotive couple portraiture in a natural style with mix of close ups and shots in nature. Beach shoots in Newcastle + the Byron Bay region of NSW.
- Price Guide: Enquire for pricing
34. James Bennett Photography
- Photographer Info: Exquisitely soulful portraiture with signature black & white close-ups. An under-priced fine art fashion style photographer producing magazine quality art for weddings and engagements.
- Price Guide: Industry average (value!)
35. Benedict Sutton
- Photographer Info: Candid moments and emotive portraiture with mix of warm hues and black & white. All natural engagement and wedding photography.
- Price Guide: Enquire for current pricing
36. Mr Hendrix Photography
Photographer Info: Cute couple portraiture. Vivid, natural images in rich warm tones. Emotive & fun photography with half or full day packages.
Price Guide: Budget friendly
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Engagement Photographers on the NSW North Coast
37. Tatiana Rose Photography
- Photographer Info: Timeless candid images and classic portraiture in a natural style. Warm colours and some black & white. Shooting weddings and engagements in the Port Stephens region of NSW.
- Price Guide: Industry average
38. Muse Photography
- Photographer Info: Candid and natural photography showcasing intimate human connections. Earthy warm tones + black & white. Offers wedding and engagement packages in the Nelson Bay region of NSW.
- Price Guide: Enquire for current pricing
39. Spirel Photographic
- Photographer Info: Down to earth engagement photographer producing candid photos in mix of vibrant & muted tones. Services the Taree region of the NSW North Coast.
- Price Guide: Budget friendly
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Engagement Photographers on the NSW South Coast
40. Thom Dwyer
- Photographer Info: Moody & highly emotive photography in subtle dark saturation. A popular engagement photographer on the South Coast with a strong preference for B&W.
- Price Guide: Industry Average
41. KLD Photography
- Photographer Info: Classic mix of posed portraiture and candid engagement photography in a budget friendly price range.
- Price Guide: Budget friendly
42. Sonja C Photography
- Photographer Info: Emotive black & white photos in muted and dark tones. Colour images in subtle warm hues. Documentary wedding & engagement photographer who captures lots of detail. Expect wedding photos of dress, shoes, flowers, rings, lay flats etc.
- Price Guide: Industry average
43. Samuel White
- Photographer Info: Classic, white, bright, mostly candid engagement images with a fun and relaxed vibe.
- Price Guide: Enquire
44. Jason Valler
- Photographer Info: Fine arts engagement photographer with a creative eye for location & composition. Leans towards dark, emotive images and travels to most destinations on the South Coast of NSW.
- Price Guide: Industry average
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Engagement Photographers in the Southern Highlands
45. Olguin Photography
- Photographer Info: A master painter of light. Creative and artistic wedding photographer with a photojournalistic approach to storytelling. Expect engagement photos that make you smile with their warmth in tone, colour and content.
- Price Guide: Above average
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Booking an engagement photographer is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate an exciting milestone in a fun way with your partner. An engagement shoot is also a great way to build rapport with your wedding photographer before your wedding so that you can relax with full confidence in them on your wedding day.
Engagement photos are a wonderful keepsake to look back on as you grow your family together and they're also incredibly useful collateral when it comes to designing your wedding website and stationery. To get started, use the enquiry form to request package & pricing info from any of the photographers listed above. They're our most recommended engagement photographers in NSW.
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