What I’ve Learned Photographing Summer Weddings (And How I’ll Use It in Queensland)
If you’re planning a wedding on the Sunshine Coast, in Brisbane, or on the Gold Coast for October, November or December 2026, you already know one thing for sure:
It’s going to be hot, bright, humid, and full of golden light. (I can't freaking wait!!!)
And honestly?
That’s my favourite kind of wedding day.
After photographing years of summer weddings in the UK and across Europe; including heatwaves, sun-drenched vineyards, beachside ceremonies and humid, high-energy dance floors… I’ve learned exactly how to create beautiful, relaxed, flattering images in warm, intense conditions.
Here’s what I’ve learned… and how it translates perfectly to Queensland weddings.
1. Harsh sun doesn’t scare me — it excites me
Most couples worry about one thing when they book a spring or summer wedding in Queensland:
“What if the sun is too strong for photos?”
Strong sunlight isn’t a problem - it just needs to be handled properly.
In Europe and the UK, I’ve photographed weddings in:
30°C+ heatwaves
midday outdoor ceremonies
white stone venues that bounce light everywhere
coastal locations with reflective sand and sea
I don’t fight bright light.
I work with it.
That means:
Finding open shade for soft, flattering skin tones
Positioning you so the sun creates glow instead of squinting
Using backlight for dreamy, cinematic edges
Turning harsh sun into editorial-style contrast
Queensland light - especially in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast - is stunning when you know how to use it. Your photos will look warm, glowy and expensive… not washed out or uncomfortable.
2. I build timelines that work with the heat
One of the biggest mistakes couples make in hot climates is cramming everything into the middle of the day.
Over the years, I’ve learned how to structure wedding timelines so you:
Don’t overheat
Don’t feel rushed
Still get incredible photos
For Queensland weddings in October, November and December, I’ll help you:
Schedule portraits later when the sun softens
Use shaded, breezy locations earlier in the day
Build in breathing room so you can actually enjoy yourselves
You don’t need to suffer through sweaty, stressful photos to have a beautiful wedding gallery.
3. Summer weddings should feel effortless — not exhausting
When it’s hot, everything feels more intense.
That’s why my photography style is built around movement, connection and natural moments rather than stiff posing.
I gently guide you so that:
You’re not stuck in the sun for too long
You’re moving, laughing, walking, leaning into each other
You look relaxed, confident and beautiful
This is especially important for Queensland outdoor weddings - garden venues, coastal locations, and estates all look best when couples feel comfortable in their bodies and in the moment.
4. Golden hour is where Queensland really shines
One thing I’ve learned from photographing summer weddings is this:
The best photos happen when the day slows down.
Late-afternoon and sunset light is where Queensland becomes magical:
Soft amber skies
Warm skin tones
Ocean and palm silhouettes
That effortless, romantic glow
Whether you’re getting married on the Sunshine Coast, in Brisbane, or on the Gold Coast, I’ll always plan your portraits around this time so your gallery feels:
Relaxed
Romantic
Elevated
And timeless
5. You don’t need to worry about looking “too hot” in your photos
This is something almost every bride worries about - especially in Australia.
My job is to:
Find the best light
Choose flattering angles
Guide you into natural, confident movement
And make you feel seen, not judged
That’s how you get images that feel like you - not stiff, posed versions of yourselves trying to survive the heat.
Why this matters for your Queensland wedding
By the time I arrive in Australia (September 2026!!), I won’t be learning how to photograph summer weddings.
I already know:
How light behaves in bright conditions
How people move when it’s warm
How to plan timelines around heat
How to keep things calm, beautiful and easy
If you’re planning a Queensland wedding for October, November or December 2026, you deserve a photographer who already understands:
Warm-weather weddings
High-energy days
Outdoor ceremonies
And golden-hour magic
That’s exactly what I bring with me.
Getting married on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane or Gold Coast?
I’ll be taking on a limited number of Australian weddings for late 2026, and I’d love to photograph yours.
If you’re dreaming of:
Natural, documentary-style images with a hint of that sexy editorial look
A photographer who keeps things relaxed
And photos that feel warm, romantic and real
I’d love to hear about your plans.
✨ Enquire now to secure your date for 2026.