Illawarra Wedding Photography

Illawarra wedding photography is about capturing the relaxed coastal atmosphere alongside deeply personal moments. Raquel Pires Photography offers a refined approach that suits the Illawarra’s natural beauty, from seaside venues to lush escarpment settings.

Raquel’s photography focuses on connection and storytelling, ensuring your wedding photos feel authentic, emotional, and timeless.

Why Choose Us for Illawarra Wedding Photography

With experience photographing across the Illawarra region, Raquel understands how to work with changing light, weather, and landscapes. Her calm, professional approach helps couples feel comfortable, resulting in genuine images that reflect who you are.

Her editing style enhances natural colours without overpowering the environment.

Our Wedding Photography Services

Services include full-day wedding coverage, engagement photography, and pre-wedding sessions. Each collection is flexible, allowing you to prioritise what matters most.

Raquel works closely with couples to align photography with venue logistics and timelines.

How It Works

The process begins with a consultation to understand your vision. On the wedding day, Raquel captures candid moments and elegant portraits, delivering a cohesive gallery that tells your story beautifully.

Benefits of Working with Us

You’ll receive timeless images, professional guidance, and a stress-free experience. Couples consistently highlight the emotional authenticity of their Illawarra wedding photos.

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sydney WEDDING & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER

A Blend of Warm sophistication, poetry & soul

COUPLES

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WEDDINGS

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FAMILY

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ABOUT RAQUEL PIRES

Introducing your Editorial STORYTELLER

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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let's CONNECT

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.
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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

  • candid shot of a bride and groom walking together romantic eyes by Raquel Pires Photography, the best wedding photographer Sydney Australia

    Peta & Reece | Mudgee

    Autumn Vibes! Stylish Winery Destination Wedding At The Stunning Blue Wren Farm Venue In Mudgee NSW. CLICK HERE

  • Leaving the wedding aisle guest throwing petals happy couple in their wedding day in Palm Beach by Raquel Pires Photography, the best wedding photographer Sydney Australia

    Nicole & Ed | Palm Beach

    An intimate Wedding At Palm Beach. Ceremony At Wiltshire Park And The Reception At The Boat House. CLICK HERE

  • kissing under the rain in love couple after wedding vowels in the royal botanic garden by Raquel Pires Photography, the best wedding photographer Sydney Australia

    Emma & Ciaran | Sydney

    Happily Ever After Even Under the Rain At The Royal Botanic Gardens And The Blue Room Bondi Beach. CLICK HERE

  • Group of people in white dresses and shirts, some holding flowers, posing around a vintage Volkswagen van outdoors on a sunny day.

    Kate & Reinaldo | Byron Bay

    Destination Wedding In Byron Bay Paradise. Ceremony At The Farm And The Three Blue Ducks. CLICK HERE

  • candid photo of a couple laughing together at the cove wedding venue

    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!

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Dream DESTINATIONS

  • a couple photoshoot in the beautiful island of mallorca, they look sexy and stylish

    Mallorca - Spain

  • Bride and groom photoshoot in Venice Italy. they look glamorous like in a magazine

    Venice - Italy

  • Sydney - Australia

  • A BRIDAL PORTRAIT IN LOUVRE PARIS, old money photo style

    Paris - France

  • a wedding in Frankfurt Germany the bride and groom photoshoot after the ceremony in fronto of the church

    Frankfurt - Germany

  • end of the aisle photo with the e petals. the wedding happened in blanes costa brava spain

    Costa Brava - Spain

Faqs About Illawarra Wedding Photography

  • Yes.

  • Absolutely.

  • Gentle guidance only.

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  • 9–12 months.

Get Started with Illawarra Wedding Photography Today

f you’re planning your celebration and want refined Illawarra wedding photography, contact Raquel Pires Photography today.

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