Thinking of having a post-wedding photo shoot?
Looking for someone to do this and wondering if anyone has done this before? It wouldn't be a "hangover party", it would be similar to a portrait shoot... just not on the wedding day but still in our outfits. In victoria somewhere.
Question Asked: 17/11/2017
Wedding Date: 9/08/2018
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(13) · Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, servicing all of South East Queensland.
Posted: 26/06/2026
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Hi,
This is a great idea! I am a photographer who is located in Victoria.
Send me a direct message if you are interested and we can talk about details. Those post wedding shoots are very common in the USA at the moment. I think it's a great way to ensure you have the best photos because your time flexibility allows use to utilise the best natural light.
You can contact me on 0479-057-827 or send me a direct message.
Warm regards,
Esther
This is similar to a first look photo session in that it minimises time spent away from guests. In my experience, most couples prefer to be with their family and friends, especially when many have travelled great distances to be apart of the day. The beauty of a post-session is that nerves are calmer, plus you can come up with some really adventurous and crazy concepts (e.g. trash the dress) that you mightened be able to achieve on the actual wedding day.
I've had a few couples come to me post wedding for a photoshoot in their wedding attire. Some have been days or weeks after, some have even been close to twelve months later! This has been due to many varying reasons including elopment and for some- weather issues on their actual wedding day. This actually happened to me! We had torrential rain on my wedding day! So Hubby and I had a post wedding photoshoot the morning after our wedding with our bridal party in glorious sunshine and with sparkling blue skies ;-P I would assume most photographers would approach this as a portrait shoot since there wouldn't be any usual wedding requirements. Have you found someone to look after you yet?
(11) · Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley / Dandenong Ranges
Posted: 4/12/2017
Hello! My name is Madeleine Chiller. Can I just ask is this because you want to join your party straight away or just something you want to do?
I mean its sounds very fun!
I just wondered what you were thinking about for the shoot?
I have shot alot of 'first looks' - that is your photos of the bridal party, and all your portraits before the ceremony- meaning you can go and celebrate with your family and friends straight after the ceremony.
I have however had one couple dress up again after the wedding- it was about the week later - and the bride felt we didnt have enough time for another location on the wedding day so we decided another shoot was needed!
They added in as part of the album as if it was part of the day!
I am based in Melbourne and I would love to hear more about your plans!
Good luck with it all!
(8) · Dandenongs, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Surrounding areas
Posted: 29/11/2017
This sounds like so much fun. Great idea! I have not personally done this particular shoot however I do on location portrait photoshoots all around Victoria.
When and where are you getting married? This might be really cool to do at the beach, sort of like a "trash the dress" (not litrally haha) shoot and we can get creative together to produce something amazing for you!
If you are interested in talking about options feel free to send me an email.
Rachel Wilson
info@rachelwilsonphotography.com.au
0408 201 311
We haven't done a "Hangover party" photo shoot before but it sounds amazing! We have however done a lot of photoshoots fun and serious. We are in Victoria and would love to do the shoot with you.
If you're interested in having a chat about it feel free to email me.
quackpotweddings@gmail.com
Emma | Producer
Quackpot Media
0435 462 272
I would love to join you but I am in Perth. I can imagine you will have a wonderful time doing this. Maybe have a ring around to the different photographers and maybe even look for someone who is new and looking to build their portfolio. May be a bit cheaper and you can have fun all being a bit "crazy" after you big day!
Have fun!
Naomi
Aurora Rose Photography
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You've actually landed on one of the best kept secrets in wedding photography. These are usually called day after sessions, and they're brilliant precisely because all the pressure of the wedding day is gone. No run sheet, no guests waiting on you, no light fading while you're trying to cut a cake. It's just the two of you, your outfits and a photographer, so you can take your time and really play.
The biggest practical thing to think about is light. In Victoria the golden window is the hour or so after sunrise and the hour before sunset, and that soft low light is where these shoots come alive. Summer evenings give you long warm light well into the night, while a winter morning gives you gorgeous mist along the coast or in the ranges if you're willing to rug up between frames. Pick the location and time of day first, then build the shoot around the light rather than the other way around.
A few tips from doing plenty of portrait sessions: bring a second pair of comfortable shoes for walking between spots, keep a steamer handy because a dress that's been boxed up will need a freshen, and don't be afraid of weather or water. A bit of wind, a moody sky or wet sand underfoot almost always makes the better image, so this is your chance to be braver than you could be on the day itself.
We're based in Queensland so we can't shoot this one for you locally, but you've already got some lovely Victorian options replying here. When you chat to them, ask who actually edits the final images, because that's where the look and feel really gets made. Everything we shoot is edited in-house by us rather than sent offshore, and I'd genuinely encourage you to find someone local who works the same way so the photos match the rest of your wedding. Have a wonderful time with it.