Hay Shed Hill Wedding Photos
Vines planted in 1973 on a Wilyabrup dairy farm, long tables among the rows, and the shed on the hill
Hay Shed Hill is a winery on Harmans Mill Road at Wilyabrup, in the Margaret River region of Western Australia. The vines went in during 1973 on a dairy farm, and the first wines were made in a hay shed on the hill above the pastures, which gave the place its name in 1989. Since 2006 the owners have been a small group that includes the winemaker. Weddings are run by Rustico, the tapas restaurant on the property.
Veri photographed Natasha and Adam’s wedding here in February 2018: ceremony, portraits and reception, all on the estate, across a full gallery and a short preview. Weddings at Hay Shed Hill are food-led and relaxed, built around long shared tables among the vines, with an all-weather arrangement if the day turns. Bridal accommodation sits a five-minute drive away.
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.
Photographing a wedding at Hay Shed Hill
February in Margaret River is hot and bright at midday, so the ceremony works best from about four o’clock, when the light comes in low across the rows. Portraits go straight into the vineyard: the rows on the slope give depth, and the old shed on the hill is worth a frame on its own. Long tables outdoors photograph as one wide scene, and the light stays on them until the sun drops behind the hill. The galleries below are Natasha and Adam’s wedding and its preview.