Sheri McMahon Photography
OVERVIEW
Sheri McMahon Photography captures wedding stories with heart, grace, and authenticity. With seven years of experience as a fine art wedding photographer capturing celebrations across Australia and overseas, Sheri believes your wedding day should feel natural and true to you, with no rules or forced poses, just real and heartfelt moments beautifully preserved.
Her warm and thoughtful approach helps couples feel relaxed in front of the camera, allowing their connection to shine through. From intimate countryside weddings to elegant destination celebrations, Sheri captures each part of your day in her signature fine art film photography style that is light, elegant, and timeless. Known as a luxury wedding photographer with a natural, candid approach, Sheri creates romantic and authentic wedding photos that couples treasure for a lifetime.
Sheri McMahon Photography is dedicated to capturing the emotion, beauty, and timeless romance of your wedding day. Her elegant style and caring approach ensure that your memories are preserved in photographs you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
"I love the way Sheri uses light and the timeless style of her work. So naturally, when it came to choosing a wedding photographer, Sheri was at the top of our list, and we weren't disappointed! Sheri was extremely professional, punctual, attentive and flexible."
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"After reaching out to her, Sheri made me feel so comfortable, like someone I’d known for ages, and definitely someone I’d be happy to have with me on our wedding day — that was the decider. And she has consistently been there throughout the planning process which I’ve appreciated so much! Sheri's light, elegant style of photos were exactly how we wanted to remember our day."
About
I am a fine art professional wedding photographer with a passion to create for you the most beautiful, timeless and dreamy portraits. People describe my style as timeless, passionate, elegant and intimate. If this is the look you're after for your wedding day images, I'm so thrilled you have found me, I know we will be a perfect fit! I hope my images inspire you and you gain as much pleasure from viewing as I have had in creating them. A must know, my favourite drink is a MOJITO! How about?
Sheri McMahon
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YES! It's no secret I adore travelling. My work and clients have taken me to numerous locations all over Australia such as Byron Bay, Bowral in the Southern Highlands and as far overseas as California, Hawaii, Phuket (often) and New Zealand. I welcome travel all over Australia and 3 destinations overseas per year.
Yes! I photograph using a blend of medium format film (120mm), 35mm, and digital to create a cohesive, bright, and timeless gallery. For over eight years, I’ve been perfecting the art of combining both mediums seamlessly within my workflow.
Film brings that beautiful softness, depth, and fine art quality to your portraits, while digital ensures every candid laugh, tear, and fleeting moment is captured as it naturally unfolds. Together, they deliver the perfect balance — elegant, light-filled imagery that feels effortless and true to your day.
90% of the time I have my assistant with me, and if required and specified, a second shooter. This is optional and to the discretion of the couple after we’ve discussed this option with you. Each wedding is unique in its own way, and some smaller intimate weddings don't require having a second shooter, so we suggest investing this money into an album or engagement session instead.
My all-time idols in the photography realm are all film shooters. Having learnt from one of them is a real dream: Erich McVey. The other photographers I’m inspired by are Jose Villa, KT Merry and Lauren Fair. You must check out their work — you'll see why I fell in love with the medium of film!
Reviews
Review Summary
October 2018
November 2017
November 2017
Sheri McMahon Photography
Hi Erinn, Thank you so kindly for this beautiful review, your wedding day was truely magical. Wishing you both a beautiful life as husband and wife. May your years together be full of love, happiness and blessings. Sheri x
November 2024
March 2024
Expert Advice
As a wedding professional, Sheri McMahon Photography offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert AdviceIs this an unreasonable photography timeline?
2pm - final stages of getting ready shots, both boys and girls on the same property 3pm - ceremony, no group shots or congrats afterwards, 3.30pm - straight into family shots (14 people all up, 2 families) the property then a few bridal party shots at same location as family shots, 4.10pm - Bridal party and bride & groom shots off property (5 min drive) 5.30pm - Bridal party re-entrance going into reception, 6.20pm - Sparkler shot 6.30pm - Dinner 8pm - Cake cut and first dance
Sheri McMahon Photography
Hey,
You've done a great job planning out the timeline already. Here is what I'd recommend and remember to allow wiggle room in between so you can take a moment and reflect, and enjoy your day too :)
12:30 pm - Boys prep
1:30 pm - Girls Prep
2:30 pm - The photograph arrives at the ceremony
3:00 pm - Ceremony
3:30 pm - 3:50 - Family Photos
10 min - Breathing room
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Wedding Party Photos
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Bride + Groom only photos (30 - 45 mins is ok as well depending how many locations you'd want to be covered)
Wishing you an incredible wedding experience :)
Sheri x
What happens during a pre-wedding or engagement photo shoot?
I think an engagement shoot could be nice but I'd love to be more comfortable about what normally happens at one of these, obviously it's different to the wedding. I'm pretty awkward in front of the camera.
Sheri McMahon Photography
Hey,
This is a great question and one that comes up with many of my couples. There is a bit of a difference between the two, A Pre-Wedding and an Engagement session.
PRE-WEDDINGS are most likely a portrait session where you're all dressed up in your wedding attire and we have a few hours typically 2 or 3 depending more focusing on your romantic bridal portraits only. This is very suited to most Asian wedding couples who don't actually have time on their wedding day to have the wedding portrait section captured or couples if who want those EPIC landscape portraits like in Queenstown or something.
Engagement sessions are all about your engagement journey and telling the story of your love. They are super fun, relaxed and chilled so you can get used to being in front of the camera. You want beautiful photos, yes, but It's more about you getting comfortable with your photographer and being in front of the camera, so on your wedding day you're no longer nervous ??. Your session can be whatever you desire, I tell my couple to choose a place, location that has meaning to them so the story of your love can be told with purpose.
I have a great article here for you to view that dives deep into 'WHY ENGAGEMENT SESSION MATTER', I know you'll love this.
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https://sherimcmahonphotography.com/why-engagement-session/
I HOPE THIS HELPS ??
Sheri X
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Thank you so kindly, Anne. You and Jeremy were absolutely amazing to work with so at ease with each other and your love just sparkled all day. Xo