Church & Cathedral Wedding Photos
Stone, candles and stained glass, a service with its own order, and the doors thrown open after
A church wedding runs to the order of the service, not to the photographer. Tall windows, warm overhead light and candles can shape church ceremony photographs. An Orthodox service has its own sequence: the betrothal and rings, the crowning with the stefana, the common cup and the walk around the table.
Several of the 30 church weddings below were Orthodox. Among them, Becky and George’s Crowning Service at St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Canberra came before a lakeside reception at The Boat House. Aggie and Alex married at the Holy Epiphany in Frankston, then stopped on the beach on the way to Lindenderry. Danielle and Michael’s service at St Aphrem Syrian Orthodox Church led on to the Palladium at Crown. Sue and Chris married at Syndal Baptist Church in Glen Waverley.
Claire & George
Helena & Xavier
Becky & George
Danielle & Michael
Sue & Chris
Becky and Gyu
Anycie and Ronny
Lauren and Adam
Felice and Praz
Yarlini and Simon
Helen and Jonathan
Bianca and Mark
Georgia and Dennis
Ricky and Fransiska
Bernadette and Shaun
Trish and Chris
Katerina and Shaun
Rachel and Jacob
Mia and Nathan
Stella and Saad
Rana and Con
Eva and Stathis
Melisa and Paul
Sandra and Thanh
Kate and David
Naomi and Josefa
Momir and Biljana
Katerina and Bill
Sharon and Daniel
Dominic and Sanjula
How to prepare for your wedding photos (without overthinking it)
Seven small things that make a real difference on the day — learned across hundreds of weddings. None of them involve practising poses.
In motion, unposed · FR 15A1. Be yourselves — that's where the magic is
You don't need to perform or worry about what you look like. The best photos come from real moments: a glance, a laugh, a shared breath. Let go a little — we'll guide when needed, and the best unfolds naturally.
2. Build buffer time into your timeline
A little breathing room between getting ready, the ceremony and couple portraits makes all the difference. It gives us space for spontaneous shots — and gives you time to soak it all in.
3. Choose locations that feel like you
A quiet lane, an open field, a textured wall — we love meaningful or interesting spots. Trust us to find great light, but if you've got a place you love, let's work it in.
4. Consider an unplugged ceremony
Phones can distract from the emotion (and your photos). Asking guests to be fully present makes for cleaner frames and a more heartfelt atmosphere.
5. Get ready in calm, light-filled spaces
Clutter-free rooms with natural light are a photographer's dream, and calm energy in the morning sets the tone for the day. Keep the space tidy — or assign a friend to do a quick sweep before we arrive.
6. Keep a drink and snacks nearby
Especially during portraits — hydration and a little sugar go a long way in keeping energy and moods high.
7. Trust the process
We've worked at hundreds of weddings and we're here to make you look and feel amazing. Trust us with the light, the angles, the pace — we've got you.
Church and cathedral weddings
We arrive early to photograph the church empty and agree with the priest or minister where we may stand. Inside we work at high ISO, set white balance for the sanctuary and let the doors go bright behind the couple on the way out. Allow a full hour for an Orthodox service and twenty minutes for family groups on the steps. In winter, take the earlier ceremony slot so there is daylight left for portraits. The galleries below are the church weddings we have photographed in full.