Getting Married on the Sunshine Coast?
Planning a wedding on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland? I’m Lou, a local Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, and I’ve created these free resources to make choosing your photography and planning your wedding that little bit easier.
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Which Wedding Photography Collection Is Your Perfect Match?
After photographing hundreds of weddings, I know every couple and every wedding is different. Take my quick quiz and I’ll help you work out how much photography you actually need, without paying for hours you don’t.
My FREE Sunshine Coast Wedding Guide
I’ve photographed weddings all over the Sunshine Coast, so I’ve popped my local knowledge and favourite planning tips into one handy guide. Perfect if you’re getting married here, especially if you’re planning from interstate or overseas.
Looking for info on my photography services?
Whether you’re here to chat weddings, plan a family session, capture your engagement or proposal, you’re in the right place. Just tap one of the buttons below to head straight where you want to go, or scroll down if you’d like a little more info first.
Sunshine Coast Wedding Photography
Relaxed, natural wedding photography for camera-shy couples who want to enjoy their day, not spend it posing. Every one of my wedding collections includes a beautiful wedding album, because your memories deserve to live somewhere other than a screen.
Engagement & Couples Photography
Forget awkward posing! I’ll make your photoshoot feel more like a fun date together, with plenty of laughs along the way. Perfect for celebrating your engagement, an anniversary or as a pretty awesome present for someone you love.
Surprise Proposal Photography
Planning to pop the question on the Sunshine Coast? I’ll help you plan the surprise, choose the right location and work out exactly where and when to propose, then secretly capture the moment it all happens.
Sunshine Coast Family Photography
Family photography with me is about connection, not perfect poses. We’ll have some fun, make some memories together and capture the little relationships and personalities that make your family yours.
Planning a Sunshine Coast Wedding? Frequently Asked Questions
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The Sunshine Coast is in Queensland, Australia, around an hour north of Brisbane. It stretches from Caloundra through Mooloolaba and Maroochydore to Noosa, with the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland, including Maleny and Montville, just a short drive inland.
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Absolutely. I photograph lots of couples who are planning their Sunshine Coast wedding from interstate or overseas. After photographing hundreds of weddings here, I can help with locations, photography timelines and plenty of local knowledge, so you don't need to have everything figured out before you arrive.
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Start with your approximate date, guest numbers and the type of wedding you'd love, whether that's beach, hinterland, intimate or a big celebration. My free Sunshine Coast Wedding Guide above is a great place to start and is specifically designed to make planning your wedding here easier.
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Item desWe're spoilt for choice! For coastal weddings, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Noosa are beautiful options. If you love rolling hills, mountain views and country venues, look at Maleny, Montville and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. I've photographed weddings throughout the region and can help you find photography locations that work beautifully with your venue and timeline.cription
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Popular Saturdays can book well in advance, particularly during the busiest wedding months. Once you have your wedding date and venue, I'd recommend getting in touch with your photographer rather than waiting until everything else is organised.
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Item descIt depends on the wedding you're planning and which parts of the day matter most to you. Some couples only need a few hours while others want their whole story captured from getting ready through to the dance floor. That's exactly why I created my Which Wedding Photography Collection Is Your Perfect Match? quiz
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You're my kind of people! Many of my couples tell me they're nervous about being photographed. My style is relaxed and natural, with gentle direction when you need it, so you can concentrate on each other and actually enjoy your wedding day.
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Yes. Every one of my wedding photography collections includes a beautiful wedding album. After more than 20 years as a professional photographer, I know how important printed photographs become over time. Your wedding photographs aren't just for today, they're part of your family's story.
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Definitely. You don't need to know the best photo locations, what time portraits should happen or how photography fits around your ceremony and reception. That's part of what I help my couples with. We can plan everything before you arrive, so when your wedding day comes you can simply enjoy it.
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Queensland weather doesn't always follow the wedding plan! I've photographed hundreds of weddings in all kinds of conditions, so I'll work with the weather, available light and your venue to find the best options. Some of the most beautiful wedding photographs happen when Mother Nature decides to do her own thing.
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Yes! I'm a Sunshine Coast local and have photographed weddings throughout the coast and hinterland for more than 20 years. I know how our beaches, hinterland, weather, travel times and changing light can affect wedding photography, and I'll help plan your photography around your particular venue and day.
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Yes. If you're planning your Sunshine Coast wedding from overseas, we can organise your photography remotely before you arrive. We can chat online, plan your photography timeline and go through the details together, so distance doesn't need to make organising your wedding photography difficult.
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Absolutely. I photograph everything from intimate weddings and elopements to large celebrations. What matters to me isn't how big your wedding is, but capturing the people, connection and moments that make it yours.
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Don't choose on a few beautiful Instagram photos alone. Look through full wedding galleries, read reviews and have a chat with your photographer. You want to love their photographs, but you also need to feel comfortable having them beside you for one of the biggest days of your life.
Trying to find the right Sunshine Coast Wedding Photographer for you can be hard.
With so many options out there, it's always a good idea to peek at reviews and social media pages to see what others have experienced. Honest feedback can be a real lifesaver in finding the perfect fit. And don't be shy about asking questions! Clear communication before your session is key to making it an amazing experience. By the way, I'm super thrilled to have received over 225+ glowing, 5-star reviews on Google. If you're curious about what my past clients have said, just hit that button below. Let's team up and capture some breathtaking photos that you'll treasure forever!
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