The 9 Best Wedding Photographers on the Sunshine Coast (2026)
Quick answer
The short answer
The best wedding photographers on the Sunshine Coast for 2026 are SoulFlare Weddings, Luke Middlemiss Photos, CaptiveLight Photography & Videography, Tawny Photography & Film, Neil Hole Photography, Cooper Brady Photography, Alan Hughes Photography, Tara Lee Photography and Rach Martin Photography. SoulFlare Weddings is the top pick: winner of Wedding Videography at the 2026 ABIA Awards, runner-up for Wedding Photography, and the only studio on this list to place in both.
Compare
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 |
| Luke Middlemiss Photos | Relaxed and emotional | Yes | $3,800 + GST (4 hours, photo only) | Couples with a larger budget |
| CaptiveLight Photography & Videography | Photo and video, husband-and-wife team | Yes | Not published | Hinterland weddings |
| Tawny Photography & Film | Natural, candid and relaxed | Yes | Photography from $2,500 | Coastal weddings |
| Neil Hole Photography | Editorial and adventurous | Unclear | Not published (hourly) | Sunset portraits |
| Cooper Brady Photography | Documentary meets editorial | No | $2,500 + GST (3 hours) | Shorter coverage |
| Alan Hughes Photography | Natural and go-with-the-flow | Yes | Weddings from $2,200 | Small weddings |
| Tara Lee Photography | Connection over perfection | Yes | Weddings from $2,390 | Relaxed, fun weddings |
| Rach Martin Photography | Candid, warm and timeless | Yes | Collections from $2,650 to $3,900 | Mid-range budgets |
The top 9
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 $5,490 (8 hours)
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, 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.
SoulFlare’s Queensland team is based on the Sunshine Coast. With more than 600 weddings behind them, they capture most of the day as it happens and give gentle direction for portraits, from misty Maleny mornings to golden evenings in Noosa.
Couples get a sneak peek within 72 hours, the full gallery in 4–6 weeks and films in 6–8 weeks. SoulFlare is rated 4.9 from 153 ABIA reviews.
See their Sunshine Coast wedding photographer and Sunshine Coast wedding videographer pages, or read every review.
No. 2
Luke Middlemiss Photos
Style
Relaxed and emotional
Photo and film
Yes (Luke shoots both)
From
$3,800 + GST (4 hours, photo only); photo and film $8,800 + GST
One of the coast’s longest-running names. Prices are quoted before GST, and the photo-and-film option is one person.
No. 3
CaptiveLight Photography & Videography
Style
Photo and video, husband-and-wife team
Photo and film
Yes
From
Not published
A Sunshine Coast hinterland team based near Landsborough. Pricing isn’t on their website, so you’ll need to enquire.
No. 4
Tawny Photography & Film
Style
Natural, candid and relaxed
Photo and film
Yes
From
Photography from $2,500; photo and video from $4,500
A Coolum-based studio covering the coast and hinterland.
No. 5
Neil Hole Photography
Style
Editorial and adventurous
Photo and film
Unclear
From
Not published (hourly)
A Sunshine Coast photographer who loves a sunset. Pricing is by the hour and not listed online.
No. 6
Cooper Brady Photography
Style
Documentary meets editorial
Photo and film
No (refers couples to videographers)
From
$2,500 + GST (3 hours)
Based on the Sunshine Coast. Prices exclude GST, and film means a second vendor.
No. 7
Alan Hughes Photography
Style
Natural and go-with-the-flow
Photo and film
Yes
From
Weddings from $2,200
Covers the Sunshine Coast and Noosa, with small weddings and elopements from $895.
No. 8
Tara Lee Photography
Style
Connection over perfection
Photo and film
Yes
From
Weddings from $2,390
Covers the Sunshine Coast and hinterland. Their published video pricing dates from 2022, so confirm current rates.
No. 9
Rach Martin Photography
Style
Candid, warm and timeless
Photo and film
Yes
From
Collections from $2,650 to $3,900
A photo and film team serving the Sunshine Coast. The founder is now based in northern NSW, so ask who’ll shoot your day.
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.
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?
- Is your price inclusive of GST?
- 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
Sunshine Coast venues and what they ask of your photographer
Maleny and Montville (Maleny Manor, Spicers Clovelly Estate, Flaxton Gardens). Hinterland views and fast-changing weather. Ask about fog and wet-weather plans.
Noosa (Noosa Main Beach, Noosa Boathouse). Warm evening light and busy beaches. Ask how they find quiet spots.
On the coast (Mooloolaba, Coolum, Caloundra). Relaxed beach weddings with bright midday light. Ask when they plan portraits.
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.