The 10 Best Wedding Photographers in Melbourne (2026)
Quick answer
The short answer
The best wedding photographers in Melbourne for 2026 are SoulFlare Weddings, Silas Chau, Wide-Eyedea Photography, Doux Wedding Corp, Passion8 Photography, Wild Romantic Photography, Tree Photo + Video, ATEIA Photography & Video, Rosa Photography and Lavan Photography. SoulFlare Weddings is the top pick: winner of Wedding Videography at the 2026 Victorian ABIA Awards, runner-up for Wedding Photography, and the only studio on this list to place in both.
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At a glance
Prices as listed on each studio’s website, October 2026.
| Studio | Style | Photo and film from one team? | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoulFlare Weddings | Natural, documentary | Yes, in-house | $3,990 (8 hrs) | Couples who want photo and film that tell one story |
| Silas Chau | Timeless, raw emotion | No, photo only | $880 per hour | Couples happy to book video elsewhere |
| Wide-Eyedea Photography | Cinematic documentary | No video listed | Not published | Documentary photos only |
| Doux Wedding Corp | Real, unposed | No video listed | $3,200 (full day) | Full-day photo coverage |
| Passion8 Photography | Relaxed | Yes, one person | $1,888 (4 hrs) | Peninsula and Gippsland weddings |
| Wild Romantic Photography | Editorial, fashion-led | Yes | $2,999 (2 hrs) | A magazine look |
| Tree Photo + Video | Documentary | Yes | $1,899 (6 hrs) | Inner-city weddings |
| ATEIA Photography & Video | Timeless storytelling | Yes | $1,990 (6 hrs) | Tighter budgets |
| Rosa Photography | Natural, candid | No, photo only | $1,695 (4 hrs) | Short or small weddings |
| Lavan Photography | Modern, natural | Yes | $2,200 | Photo and video bundles |
The top 10
The list
No. 1 · Our top pick
SoulFlare Weddings
Style
Natural, documentary storytelling with editorial polish
Photo and film
Yes, one in-house team
From
Photography from $3,990 · Film from $4,990 · Photo and film together from $5,990
Best for: Couples who feel a little awkward on camera and want to enjoy the day, not perform for it
At the 2026 ABIA Awards (Victoria), couples voted SoulFlare Weddings Winner, Wedding Videography and Runner-Up, Wedding Photography. It’s the only studio on this list recognised for both. ABIA results come from couples’ own ratings, so they reflect how the day actually felt, not just how a portfolio looks.
With more than 600 weddings behind them, the SoulFlare team captures most of the day as it happens, then gives gentle direction for portraits so couples look and feel like themselves. Photographer and videographer are part of the same in-house team, so they plan the day together and tell one story instead of two.
Couples get a sneak peek within days, the full gallery in 4–6 weeks and films in 6–8 weeks. SoulFlare is rated 4.9 from 153 ABIA reviews and 5.0 from 87 Google reviews.
See their Melbourne wedding photography and Melbourne wedding videography pages, or read every review.
No. 2
Silas Chau
Style
Timeless, real emotion, raw moments
Photo and film
Photography only
From
$880 per hour
A solo Melbourne photographer with a timeless, emotional style. Because he’s a one-person team, you’ll need to book a separate videographer, and at an hourly rate a typical ten-hour day costs well above most full-day packages.
No. 3
Wide-Eyedea Photography
Style
Cinematic, emotion-driven documentary
Photo and film
Photography only
From
Not published
A boutique studio in Glen Iris focused on small, in-between moments. Pricing isn’t on their website, so you’ll need to request an info pack, and no videography is listed, so film likely means a second vendor.
No. 4
Doux Wedding Corp
Style
Real, unposed
Photo and film
Photography only
From
$3,200 for a full day
A Melbourne studio with full-day coverage in every package. Higher tiers add a second photographer and a photobooth. No videography is listed.
No. 5
Passion8 Photography
Style
Relaxed and experienced
Photo and film
Yes, one person covers both
From
$1,888 for 4 hours (photography)
Andrew Harrison works across Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island and Gippsland. His hybrid packages have one person handling both photo and video, rather than a dedicated photographer and videographer.
No. 6
Wild Romantic Photography
Style
Editorial and fashion-led
Photo and film
Yes
From
$2,999 for 2 hours; $6,899 for 8 hours
A Melbourne collective with a polished, editorial look and a 35mm film add-on. It suits couples who are comfortable with a more styled, directed approach, and full-day coverage sits at the top end of the market.
No. 7
Tree Photo + Video
Style
Documentary
Photo and film
Yes
From
$1,899 for 6 hours (2026)
A South Melbourne studio running since 2009, with a large team of photographers and videographers. Photo, film and album together start from $4,699 for 8 hours.
No. 8
ATEIA Photography & Video
Style
Timeless storytelling
Photo and film
Yes
From
$1,990 for 6 hours
A Docklands studio with some of the lowest photo-and-video prices in Melbourne. Packages start at 6 hours of coverage.
No. 9
Rosa Photography
Style
Natural, candid
Photo and film
Photography only
From
$1,695 for 4 hours
Founded by Evan Liang, Rosa covers Melbourne and surrounds, with short packages that suit elopements and intimate weddings. They don’t offer video.
No. 10
Lavan Photography
Style
Modern and natural
Photo and film
Yes
From
Photography from $2,200; film from $2,600
A Melbourne studio offering photo and film with a small saving when you book both.
Worth knowing
Why photo and film from one team matters
Most couples want both photos and a film. Booking them from two different vendors means two styles, two timelines and two people competing for the same spot during your vows. A single team plans the day together, stays out of each other’s way and delivers photos and a film that feel like the same story. Of the studios above, SoulFlare Weddings is the only one with an ABIA award for both.
Style guide
Which wedding photography style suits you?
Documentary. The photographer stays in the background and captures what happens. Real reactions, nothing staged. Best if you want to forget the camera is there.
Editorial. More directed, with careful attention to light and composition. Best if you love a polished, magazine feel.
Film or film-inspired. Shot on film, or edited to feel like it. Soft grain and muted tones.
Most couples want a mix: documentary through the day, with a few calm, guided portraits. That’s exactly how SoulFlare works.
Before you book
Questions to ask before you book
- Have you worked at our venue? If not, how do you prepare?
- Who exactly will photograph our wedding, and can we meet them first?
- Do you offer video too, and will the photographer and videographer plan the day together?
- What happens if our photographer is sick on the day?
- When do we get a sneak peek, and when does the full gallery arrive?
- Can we see two or three full galleries, not just the highlights?
Venues
Melbourne venues and what they ask of your photographer
Yarra Valley wineries (Stones of the Yarra Valley, Chateau Yering, Zonzo Estate, Levantine Hill). Big skies and harsh midday sun. Ask how they plan portraits around the light.
Dandenong Ranges (Tatra Receptions, Sky High Mount Dandenong, Lyrebird Falls, Poets Lane). Tall trees and shade. Beautiful soft light, but it gets dark early.
Inner Melbourne (Abbotsford Convent, Rippon Lea Estate, Montsalvat, Leonda by the Yarra). Lots of indoor and evening coverage. Ask to see low-light work.
Mornington Peninsula (Pt. Leo Estate, Montalto, Port Phillip Estate). Wind and changeable weather. Ask about their wet-weather plan.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Next step
Finding your photographer
Start with the photos. Look through full galleries and notice how they make you feel, not just whether they’re technically impressive. Then talk to your top two or three. The right team should feel calm and easy to be around, because they’ll be with you all day.
If natural, documentary photos and film from one award-winning team sound right for you, check your date with SoulFlare Weddings.