Whimsy & Wonder Photography Port Stephens
OVERVIEW
Whimsy & Wonder Photography Port Stephens captures love in its truest form — raw, joyful, and wildly real.
Founder & Lead Photographer - Em is the storyteller behind the lens, known for her calm presence and soulful eye. She’s not about stiff poses or overdone trends. Instead, Em quietly observes the moments others miss — the way your partner reaches for your hand, the happy tears, the wild dance floor chaos, and everything in between.
Every couple who works with Whimsy & Wonder Photography Port Stephens receives more than just beautiful photos — they gain a grounded guide, local expert, and heartfelt storyteller. Em also offers up to four planning chats, edits each gallery to reflect your personal vibe, and knows the ins and outs of Port Stephens, Newcastle, and the Hunter Valley like a local should. From dreamy photo locations to perfect timeline flow, she’s got it covered.
Why couples fall in love with Em Whalan at Whimsy & Wonder Photography Port Stephens:
• Em brings a calm, grounding energy that helps everyone feel at ease
• Her work captures real connection — no awkward posing, just honest storytelling
• Sneak peeks are delivered within 72 hours
• Every gallery is custom-edited to reflect your unique vibe
• Em knows the best local photo spots, lighting, and timing tricks
• She offers deep support from first inquiry to final delivery
This is wedding photography without the fluff — but with all the heart. Em captures the essence of your day so you can relive it, honestly and artfully, for years to come.
About
Em is a soulful storyteller, wife, mother, and founder of Whimsy & Wonder Photography Port Stephens. A past Easy Weddings bride herself, she now captures the raw, real, and joy-filled moments for others. With a calm presence and deep love for womanhood and connection, Em creates honest, artful imagery across Port Stephens, Newcastle, and the Hunter Valley.
Em Whalan
Owner & Lead Photographer
Wedding Brochure
Whimsy & Wonder Photography Port Stephens Brochure
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As a thank you for finding me through Easy Weddings, I’m offering an exclusive 20% discount on my full-day wedding photography package.
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Packages
Exclusive Offer
From the final touches of getting ready to the first dance under the stars — this package covers your day in full. Includes up to 8 hours of coverage by Whimsy & Wonder Photography Port Stephens, sneak peeks within 72 hours, timeline planning support, and a beautiful online gallery. Em captures every emotion, every detail, and all the magic in between with a soulful, candid eye.
Exclusive for Easy Weddings couples: Use code WONDERWED20 for 20% off.
Exclusive Offer
Perfect for couples keeping it simple and soulful. This 1–3 hour photography package is designed for intimate ceremonies, elopements, and small weddings with up to 30 guests. Em from Whimsy & Wonder Photography Port Stephens brings calm energy and heartfelt storytelling to every moment — from the vows to the quiet glances in between. Includes sneak peeks in 72 hours and a custom-edited digital gallery.
Location
Service Area Port Stephens
FAQ
As soon as you’ve locked in your date! I take on a limited number of weddings each year to keep things personal and intentional, so early booking (6–12 months out) is ideal.
Absolutely. I'm regularly captures love stories across Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, and beyond. Travel is included within 60km of Medowie, with a small fee for further adventures.
My style is soulful, documentary, and deeply connected. No stiff posing — just honest storytelling that captures real emotion, quiet glances, and wild dance floors alike. Of course, if there are particular people or moments you’d love captured, that becomes a priority on the day too. It’s your story — I'm just there to help you remember it all.
Every gallery is a little different, but you can expect 300–800 carefully curated, high-resolution images for full-day coverage. I focuse on quality, storytelling, and giving you every meaningful moment.
Sneak peeks arrive within 72 hours (because waiting is the worst), and your full gallery is delivered within 4–6 weeks via a private online link, ready to download, print, and relive.
Absolutely. I offer free connection calls to see if you vibe — because choosing your photographer should feel right in your heart, not just your inbox.
June 2025
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Whimsy & Wonder Photography Port Stephens
Thank you so much for your beautiful words. It fills my heart to know that we felt more like friends than photographers on your special day — that’s exactly what Whimsy & Wonder Photography Port Stephens is all about. Capturing weddings across Port Stephens, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley, my goal is always to blend in seamlessly, so you can be fully present while I quietly document every raw, joy-filled, and unscripted moment. Looking back at your gallery and seeing those candid laughs, the teary-eyed hugs, and golden light moments — it’s truly what storytelling wedding photography is made of. Thank you for trusting me with such a sacred part of your story. Here’s to love, connection, and the magic in the in-between. ✨