10 Best Wedding Photographers in Australia

Couples searching for the 10 best wedding photographers in Australia are often exploring what separates exceptional photography from the rest. While “best” is subjective, consistency, storytelling, and timeless style are qualities shared by Australia’s most respected photographers.

Raquel Pires Photography reflects these values through refined imagery, emotional depth, and a calm, professional approach.

What Defines the Best Wedding Photographers

Top photographers across Australia share a strong understanding of light, composition, and human connection. They create images that feel authentic rather than over-produced and prioritise experience as much as outcome.

Raquel’s work aligns with this standard through understated elegance, editorial balance, and genuine storytelling.

Wedding Photography Services

Services include full-day wedding coverage, engagement sessions, destination weddings, and intimate celebrations. Each collection is tailored to suit the couple’s vision while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic.

Every image is edited with longevity in mind, ensuring photographs remain beautiful for decades.

Our Process

From consultation to delivery, the process is transparent and considered. Raquel works closely with couples to understand their priorities and ensures the photography experience feels effortless.

On the day, she captures real moments with minimal intrusion, producing a gallery that feels cohesive and emotionally rich.

Benefits of Working with Us

Couples receive refined imagery, thoughtful service, and a calm, organised experience. Many clients discover Raquel while researching Australia’s most respected photographers.

EDITORIAL WITH BOSSA

sydney WEDDING & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER

A Blend of Warm sophistication, poetry & soul

couple photoshoot in Watsons bay a magic landscape in Sydney with Raquel Pires

COUPLES

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A luxury wedding at one of the most prestigious wedding venue in Mallorca Spain.

WEDDINGS

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The Bachelor’s Holly and Jimmy Nicholson pregnancy photos. luxury wedding and lifestyle maternity photos

FAMILY

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ABOUT RAQUEL PIRES

Introducing your Editorial STORYTELLER

A woman with dark, wavy hair, wearing a black blazer over a white shirt with a black botanical print, holding a vintage camera, standing indoors near a light-colored curtain and a green plant.

Creating effortlessly beautiful, intimate & stylish imagery

If you’ve landed here, you’re probably dreaming of beautiful memories - the kind that feel editorial, with bossa, right?

But what does Bossa really mean? It’s a signature style, born in Brazil in the 60s, when Bossa Nova emerged, blending jazz with samba and creating an indescribable mix of warm sophistication, poetry and soul.

Since then, we’ve used bossa to describe anything that carries an unpretentious flair — something you don’t explain, you simply notice.

And that’s what inspires my approach: refined, old-money charm, for those drawn to effortless beauty.

I’m Raquel Pires, a storyteller at heart. Born in Brazil, based in Sydney, and always inspired by stories that travel the world. I photograph Weddings and Lifestyle Portraits with a blend of beauty & soul.

I look forward to hearing your story — and transforming your memories into art.

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Modern ELEGANCE

A woman in a strapless wedding dress and a man in a white tuxedo celebrate by pouring champagne into layered glasses at a wedding reception.

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A bride with blonde hair and blue eyes holding a bouquet of white roses, looking at the camera, partially obscured by a white curtain in a hotel room.

A bride and groom walking outdoors on a wedding day, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers, overlooking a body of water and a scenic landscape.

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“Every Single Shot Is a piece of art. What A Stunning Work!” Crystal + Bruno

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Kind WORDS

“She was a DELIGHT to deal with throughout the whole process, QUICK response. On the day she was so CALM and HELPFUL and knew exactly how to get the RIGHT shots. She was so GREAT at capturing the CANDID photos throughout the day, that we barely noticed she was there!”

— CASSEY + KIERAM

“I felt so EMOTIONAL receiving the photos. WONDERFUL work and FULL OF LOVE. She made us comfortable, and we are very HAPPY with Raquel's PERFECT work. They are MEMORIES that we will keep for a lifetime, and she left a WONDERFUL mark on our lives.”

— KAROLINY + ADRIANO

“She was AMAZING and very lovely to work with. She captured our special day BEAUTIFULLY. Our children responded really well to her CALM nature also. Raquel is super TALENTED!"

— MARIA + TIAGO

Featured GALLERIES

Peta & Reece | Mudgee

Autumn Vibes! Stylish Winery Destination Wedding At The Stunning Blue Wren Farm Venue In Mudgee NSW. CLICK HERE
Nicole & Ed | Palm Beach

An intimate Wedding At Palm Beach. Ceremony At Wiltshire Park And The Reception At The Boat House. CLICK HERE
Emma & Ciaran | Sydney

Happily Ever After Even Under the Rain At The Royal Botanic Gardens And The Blue Room Bondi Beach. CLICK HERE
Kate & Reinaldo | Byron Bay

Destination Wedding In Byron Bay Paradise. Ceremony At The Farm And The Three Blue Ducks. CLICK HERE
Denise & Luiz | Jervis Bay

Summer Stylish Beach Vibe Destination Wedding, With Kangaroos As Guests, At The Cove In Jervis Bay. CLICK HERE

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I love sharing stories from my clients, their families, and also from my adventures around the world. You will find some tips about how to make it smooth on your wedding day, some of my favourite vendors, couple of awards, publications in the magazines and wedding editorials and much more! Just check, it’s worth it!