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Looking for a wedding photographer in the Hunter Valley? The Hunter Valley is serviced by hundreds of professional wedding photographers every year including local creatives from Pokolbin as well as highly experienced photographers from Newcastle and beyond.
Hunter Valley wedding photography is a feast for planning inspiration with the beautiful wine region regularly attracting the best photographers in New South Wales. The stunning landscape is a sought after destination for many of Australia's award winning wedding photographers including fine art, editorial and documentary wedding photography studios.
Whether you're booking one of the Hunter Valley's top wedding photographers or a more affordable alternative, the region's rich talent of visual storytellers guarantees quality wedding images on any budget.
From candid wedding photographers who produce very natural wedding images, to editorial studios that have been featured in the world's best wedding magazines, here are the 12 best wedding photographers in the Hunter Valley.
Top 12 Wedding Photographers in the Hunter Valley
1. Stories With Mel
- Location: Hunter Valley, NSW
- Years in Business:
- Photo Packages: $5,000+
- 5 Star Reviews: 100+
Mel is a local Hunter Valley wedding photographer who's specialty is capturing candid and spontaneous moments using natural light. Her modern compositions capture the love and chemistry between couples and collections include crisp close ups, all the little details of the day as well as scenery shots showcasing your chosen wedding venue.
There's no posing or staring into the camera with Mel. She simply moves through the wedding without being noticed taking photos of all the laughter, joy and happiness. Mel photographs weddings throughout the Hunter Valley, Newcastle and Central Coast regions and offers elopement packages from $2,200, micro weddings from $3,300 and full day weddings from $5,000.
2. Xtraordinary Photos & Video
- Service Area: Hunter Valley, NSW
- Years in Business: 15+
- Photo Packages: $1,800
- Video Packages: $1,950
- 5 Star Reviews: 150+
Xtraordinary are a popular team of professional wedding photographers & videographers who regularly film weddings in the Hunter Valley & Newcastle area, capturing candid and cinematic imagery at affordable rates.
Photography packages start at $1,800 for a 6 hour shoot and range up to $3,000 for full day coverage with multi-day discounts available for large cultural weddings and off-peak dates during the winter months. Combined photo & video packages are available from 6+ hours coverage and include dual camera operators for full day events.
3. Keegan Cronin
- Location: Terrigal, NSW 2260
- Years in Business: 12+
- Photography Packages: $8,000 (guide)
- 5 Star Reviews: 100+
Keegan Cronin is the Hunter Valley's most highly awarded wedding photographer having been named Australasia's Wedding Photographer Of The Year by highly respected Capture Magazine, and a Rising Star by the New York Rangefinder.
Keegan captures highly emotive wedding photos that take you back to how you felt on the day, and has an eye for capturing storylines with crisp, candid portraiture entwined with vivid movement and cinematic detail. Expect plenty of black & white photos mixed with gripping & moody colour. Available worldwide. Limited bookings per year.
4. Splendid Photos & Video
- Service Area: Pokolbin, Lovedale
- Years in Business: 10+
- Photo Packages: $2,199+
- Video Packages: $3,249
- 5 Star Reviews: 300+
Splendid are an award winning photography & videography studio that bring 10 years experience to capturing weddings candidly and unobtrusively. The studio's portfolio centres around large, elegant weddings and features lots of European & Eastern cultures including the weddings of Lebanese, Greek, Italian and Orthodox couples.
Hunter Valley photography packages range from $2,199 - $3,799 and combined wedding video packages are available from $5,898.
5. Perfect Moment Photography & Video
- Service Area: Cessnock - Port Stephens
- Years in Business: 10+
- Photo Packages: $1,550+
- Video Packages: $1,850+
- 5 Star Reviews: 150+
Perfect Moment and one of the Hunter Valley's cheapest wedding photographers with 6 hour packages starting at $1,550 and full day coverage from $2,650. Managed by principle Jeffrey Wang, the studio has a focus on capturing a classic collection of candid wedding photos mixed with posed family portraits.
6. Love Is Light Wedding Photography
- Service Area: Hunter Valley, NSW
- Years in Business: 12+
- Photo Packages: $1,800+
- 5 Star Reviews: 200+
Brendan is a fun wedding photographer who produces modern, crisp and candid wedding photos in a very natural and timeless style. His endearing Irish accent and fabulous sense of humour make it easy to relax in his presence resulting in beautiful heirloom wedding images that capture the joy throughout the day.
Brendan's work comes with the reassurance of more than two hundred 5 star reviews that are as gushing about his meaningful imagery as they are of his wit and easy going nature. Photography packages are very well priced starting at $1,800, with full day coverage for Hunter Valley weddings priced at $3,200.
7. Mr Wigley Photography
- Service Area: Hunter Valley, Wollombi
- Years in Business: 12+
- Photo Packages: $1,999+
- 5 Star Reviews: 50+
The Mr Wigley studio offers happy and colourful, classic photojournalism delivered with the cheapest and best value wedding photography packages in the Hunter Valley. Photography by Daz includes the signature Mr Wigley Experience which involves having a fun and relaxed wedding day without stiff posing or cheesy grins.
Fun-loving couples on a budget are ideally suited to Darren and the team. Half day packages are $1,999 and a full day is $3,000. All packages come with colourful biodegradable confetti, guaranteeing the colourful & uber happy wedding portrait that the Mr Wigley studio is renowned for.
8. Bryce Noone Photography
- Location: Hunter Valley, NSW
- Years in Business: 4+
- Photo Packages: $4,000+
- 5 Star Reviews: 100+
Bryce Noone is a Hunter Valley based wedding photographer with a special affinity for country weddings. His portfolio features a mix of candid wedding photos and detail shots with sunset portraits being particularly striking. He's an organised fellow and sets up a realistic wedding day timeline to ensure a stress free experience on the big day - leading to relaxed & fun images.
Bryce's photos are all very natural and mostly candid, sharing authentic moments as the day unfolds.
9. Salty Oak Photography
- Location: East Maitland, NSW
- Years in Business: 2+
- Photo Packages: $2,500+
- 5 Star Reviews: 20+
Jacynta is a candid wedding photographer who specialises in capturing relaxed & fun weddings in the Hunter Valley. As a Maitland local, she's an expert in all the Hunter Valley's best places for wedding photography and has photographed weddings at most of the region's top venues.
Jacynta is all about creating a laid back & fun atmosphere on your wedding day, where you can be your genuine selves and feel comfortable, connected and completely in the moment, without any posing or pressure.
10. Rogue Weddings
- Location: Gillieston Heights, NSW 2321
- Years in Business: 1+
- Photo Packages: $3,400+
Based in Gillieston Heights near Maitland, Ell is a local Hunter Valley wedding photographer who works with a combination of digital and film photo formats. Her images are candid & natural, showcasing events & emotions big and small in a detailed collection of highly creative visuals that tell your story.
Ell is a confident and outgoing person who revels in deep chats and big gestures. She loves a laugh, delights in banter, and is very easy to be relaxed around, giving her couples the freedom to be themselves in front of her lens.
11. Lonely Hunter Weddings
- Services Area: Hunter Valley, Newcastle
- Wedding Packages: All day
- Cost: $4,000+
Ric is a cool, calm and collected photojournalist who brings an easy going and fun vibe to weddings. He creates a relaxed, stress-free environment that puts his couples at ease and enables them to be themselves even with a lens pointed their way.
Richard largely takes photographs in an unobtrusive way, continually capturing all the little moments which unfold throughout a wedding day. Previous clients love his organised responsiveness before the wedding, his ease to deal with and his sense of humour.
12. Wildwood Cinematic
- Location: Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Wedding Packages: Photo, photo + video
- Cost: $8,000+
The best local wedding photographer & video duo in the Hunter Valley region are a husband & wife team James and Raquelle from Wildwood Cinematic. Raquelle is the wedding photographer, James is the filmmaker and together they create cinematic images and films that are 90% photojournalistic and 10% editorial.
Wildwood Cinematic offer combined wedding photography packages with video starting at $8,000. Expect magazine worthy fashion forward wedding photos captured without staged posing. Many captured weddings are featured in Vogue, Hello May and The Lane.
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Hunter Valley Wedding Photographer Guide
In this guide we've curated the Hunter Valley's best wedding photographers so it's easy to find the perfect professional to capture your big day. All of the amazing wedding photographers listed below come with 5 star reviews, our professional recommendation, and where specified they are award winning wedding photographers having received accolades from the world's leading industry critics & authorities.
Best Wedding Photographers
Taking our gong for the best wedding photographer in the Hunter Valley is Keegan Cronin who's images have a natural editorial flair that see them regularly published in the world's leading magazines including Vogue. He's also been named by New York Rangefinder Magazine as a Top 30 Rising Star and by leading industry publication Capture Magazine as Australasia Wedding Photographer Of The Year.
For consistent top quality wedding photos our favourite Hunter Valley photographer is Bryce Noone. Bryce's portfolio is filled with very natural and candid wedding photos that capture frivolity, fun and joy, and also the genuine intimacy between couples but without, somehow, interrupting with his presence. He's like a magician. And you get an entire collection of wall-worthy prints to choose from.
Best Wedding Photographers + Videographers
If you're looking for a studio that offers all-in-one wedding photography & video packages its hard to go past Wildwood Cinematic who we put among Australia's best in the business. The husband & wife duo work seamlessly together, one shooting stills and the other on film, to tell your story candidly and cinematically. Their creative talents are not gimmicky, won't date and ooze cinema quality.
The Hunter Valley is also serviced by a handful of affordable wedding photographers & videographers who produce high quality imagery & cinematic films at entry level prices. Xtraordinary Photos & Videos, Splendid Photos & Videos and Perfect Moment are our top picks. These three studios all run multiple photography & video teams each weekend so usually have plenty of availability. All three are highly experienced shooting multicultural weddings.
Best Affordable Wedding Photographers
Here's some great news if you're on a tight wedding budget. The Hunter Valley has an oversupply of wedding photographers who travel to the region from Newcastle, Sydney and surrounds, which means there is no shortage of affordable wedding photography in the area. To help you pinpoint the best of the bunch, here's a shortlist of affordable photographers who can be relied on to deliver quality wedding images:
- Xtraordinary Photos & Videos - $1,800+
- Love Is Light - $1,800+
- Mr Wigley - $1,999+
- Perfect Moment Photography & Video - $1,550
- Ben Newnam Photography - $1,400+
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