Choosing a wedding photographer can be a bit overwhelming because there are just so many to select from! How do you tell if one is better than another?

You can obviously look through a photographer’s portfolio, but this is their very best work; how do you know that your photos will look this good as well?

A great way to narrow down your selection of wedding photographers on the NSW South Coast is to get word of mouth recommendations. If you have a friend or family member who had a fantastic experience with a photographer, then this is a good place for you to start your inquiries.

If you don’t have a friend who can recommend someone, well, that’s what we are for! We are your friend with all the wedding knowledge and inside information on who are the best professionals in the industry to work with.

So from us to you, here is our word of mouth recommendations for the best wedding photographers that service Wollongong and the South Coast.

Top 20 Wedding Photographers on the NSW South Coast

Dreamlife Photos and Video

Why we recommend them

This is an international group of wedding photographers and videographers who will only give you the very best. Based in the capital cities, but servicing the South Coast, their range of quality packages means there is an option for every couple and every budget.

What their customers have to say

I’d give them 7/5 stars if I could! Really good service. We had a team of 4 photographers following us around on the day, they really went above and beyond for us.

Allure Photography

Why we recommend them

Tim from Allure Photography has become famous for his passion and dedication to getting the perfect shots, and he goes out of his way to showcase your wedding day as uniquely ‘you’. He makes his couples feel relaxed and natural and shoots uncontrived and enchanting pictures of your day.

What their customers have to say

Tim was our choice of photographer for our wedding. Highly professional, diligent, energetic, imaginatively creative, dedicated to artistic perfect are the best ways to describe Tim’s photographic works.

Ben Newnam Photography

Why we recommend them

Ben has honed his skills through years of experience taking stunning photos and pleasing hundreds of couples. He prides himself on his ability to capture the special moments, while being able to naturally relate to you and your guests, and providing a level of customer service that is second to none.

What their customers have to say

From the outset, he was such a lovely, gentle and encouraging guy. I’d heard the horror stories of photographers forgetting to get those key moments, but Ben was all over it. He was unobtrusive. He’s a true gem, and we’re so grateful. You only get one chance at it!

Perfect Moment Photography and Video

Why we recommend them

With incomparable skill at taking both gorgeous photos and entrancing videos, the team here are your one-stop-shop for everything image related on your big day. Their professionalism is famous, and their skill and knowledge are proudly cutting edge. You can trust them to do exactly what you ask for and so much more.

What their customers have to say

Their positive energy helped to get the best out of us in photo and video on the wedding day. Nothing was ever a problem and their ability to capture “in the moment” shots and video was outstanding and exactly what we were after!

Veri Photography

Why we recommend them

Cheng from Veri Photographer is more like an artist than just a photographer, and he makes incredible studies of human emotion and spirit. Priding himself on his ability to tell your personal story with heart, insight, and style, you will be able to look back over your wedding album and have your images come alive with the same joy, love and passion that you felt on the day.

What their customers have to say

We were completely blown away by Cheng. He seemed too good to be true and his quality of work was flawless. Cheng is so passionate about his art and really captures the story of your day. We would highly recommend his services to anyone wanting breathtaking photos to cherish forever.

Attitudes Photography

Why we recommend them

Benjamin and his team excel at both original and beautiful photos as well as incredible friendly service. Providing you with a much needed pleasant, patient and understanding attitude on what is a very hectic day, this team will get wonderful shots and give you exceptional value for your investment.

What their customers have to say

The awesome photographers + professional excellent skills + great patience = the most fantastic photos ever!

MacDougall Photography

Why we recommend them

MacDougall Photography is known for taking the time to get to know their clients before the big day to ensure they are happy, comfortable and enjoying themselves in front of the camera when it counts. This photography duo has over 12 years of photography experience, and is trusted state-wide to create seriously stunning wedding photos to cherish for many years to come.

What their customers have to say

Phenomenal, just incredible! All the photos are really nice and high resolution.

AP Photography

Why we recommend them

Anthony specialises in candid shots and is renowned for capturing moments that just couldn’t be staged if you tried, and that would be missed if he wasn’t so quick and so good. You will be surprised by all the details and emotion he will find with his camera on your big day. He wants you to just relax with your family and friends, and he will get the best shots of your whole celebration.

What their customers have to say

We had so much fun taking photos on the day, there was lots of laughing and it felt very relaxed. Because of all of this, we have beautiful wedding shots which have amazing memories attached to them. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer!

Make Ones Way Photography

Why we recommend them

Jason and Jade are a ‘professional yet chilled’ boutique photography studio offering exceptionally personalised services. Their love for what they do is prominent in every shot, and they have won awards for the simply extraordinary quality of the images they create. They capture naturally stunning shots from real moments and emotions on your wedding day.

What their customers have to say

The absolute highlight to our day was our highly professional yet extremely comforting photographers! Jason & Jade went above and beyond to freeze personal, candid, once in a lifetime moments in an otherwise whirlwind of a day. The images truly speak for themselves!

James Thomson Photography

Why we recommend them

James Thomson endeavours to capture weddings in a non-intrusive way. He’s there to capture the love, the laughter, the tears and all the intimate, special moments as they unfold on the day. This incredible photographer is known for his timeless, beautiful photos that can be hung on the wall for many years to come.

What their customers have to say

I love how relaxed yet focused James was in making sure he captured the perfect photos for us on our special day. Couldn’t be happier with the photos we received.

Fame Park Studios

Why we recommend them

This is an up and coming team of very talented Sydney photographers who are making quite a name for themselves in the industry. Their style is eclectic, blending popular wedding photojournalism as well as traditional posed shots. They consider their services are your channel of storytelling to capture all the epic moments of your wedding.

What their customers have to say

They captured everything they could to make our video special. I hardly felt that they were in your face… Very subtle filming which made us feel comfortable.

Ela Studios

Why we recommend them

Pamela from Ela Studios is a favourite amongst her couples. She brings a fun and playfulness to the occasion and helps her couples to relax and create candid pictures of real experiences. She is known to go above and beyond and will craft a wedding photo package to your exact requirements, so you are not paying for extras that you don’t need.

What their customers have to say

Her bubbly personality made her a pleasure to deal with. We are very happy with all the photos that were taken. We would certainly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer.

Captar Photo

Why we recommend them

The professional photography duo behind Captar Photo is known for their ability to capture all the special moments that come with a wedding and turn them into photos to keep and share with loved ones for many years to come. Captar Photo takes the time to get to know their clients before the big day, ensuring their unique love story shines through the photos captured.

What their customers have to say

Katie and Rich made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and our photos are incredible. They really captured our special day – the photos are so natural.

Riss Photography

Why we recommend them

With over ten years of experience, this talented team specialises in capturing families, cultures, and traditions on your special day. They use their modern knowledge in the latest techniques and technologies to craft classical images of your wedding celebration.

What their customers have to say

One of the best decisions we could have made during the entire wedding planning process was booking Riss Photography. Not only did our pictures turn out beautifully, but he was incredibly easy to work with from beginning to end. He always had a smile on his face and was very patient throughout.

Rainbow Weddings Photography Sydney

Why we recommend them

Rod from Rainbow Weddings Photography Sydney specialising in supporting all members of the LGBTI community. Rod is there to capture all the intimate, loving moments that make a wedding such a special occasion and turn those into something tangible to keep for many years to come.

What their customers have to say

Rod is super easy to work with and we are so glad that he could be part of and capture our special day. He’s super talented!

Bluebell Imaging

Why we recommend them

Adam from Bluebell has a simple and elegant approach to photographing your wedding; he allows you as the lucky couple to just get lost in the emotions of your day. Then the shots he gets will reflect your love story perfectly.

What their customers have to say

Adam is completely and utterly fantastic. He is friendly and approachable, and in the chaos of our big day, he immediately made us feel relaxed. His candid photographs captured perfectly the atmosphere of our surprise wedding and we can’t stop looking at them!

CaraInk Photography

Why we recommend them

Kelly recognised her love of photography when she received her first camera at 11 years of age, and this shows in her incredible work today. Her eye for unique details and personal touches is renowned, as is her lovely personality and level of service.

What their customers have to say

Kelly did our wedding photos and not only are the photos perfect, but she was an absolute delight to work with. I cannot recommend Kelly highly enough.

Aleah’s Lens

Why we recommend them

Aleah’s focus is on creating a wedding album that is perfectly unique and tailored to you. She understands that weddings reflect each couple, and she feels so lucky to be allowed into the intimate space of a wedding photographer. She captures photos of everything, from the small details, to important moments and cherished gestures that showcase who you are.

What their customers have to say

Aleah was excellent! Unlike a lot of photographers, she let us have freedom in what we wanted to do. We got so many ‘in the moment’ shots, it was great. Most of the time we barely even knew she was there!

Waymark Productions

Why we recommend them

New to the industry but already creating immense buzz around the originality and beauty in their shots, you must consider the work of Waymark. They have a canny ability to capture timelessness in every photo, as well as emotion, love, and fun. For something different, special and spectacular, talk to Waymark.

What their customers have to say

Working closely with their clients is important to them and they are open to any ideas that you may have.

Jenny Hartwig Photography

Why we recommend them

Jenny Hartwig has over 30 years of professional photography experience behind her. She’s there to capture the day from start to finish, so you can rest assured all intimate moments and special details won’t go missed by her camera.

What their customers have to say

Jenny is ver professional and really takes on board what the couples want to achieve and how they wish to relay their relationship. Her photos are amazing.

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