Affordable Wedding Photography Packages

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Wedding Photographer Packages for the City of Sydney area ceremony’s. Options starting from 2 hours Coverage

We provide affordable wedding photography packages for couples getting married and planning a local intimate wedding.

Need a photographer for just 1 hour elopement? we can do it but recommend at least 2 hours or more so it is better value for you. Scroll down to see the packages and prices below.

Ideal Wedding Partners

Are you a couple that is:

  • Planning a small wedding in Sydney CBD, lower North Shore or Harbour area
  • Wanting straight up no fuss great wedding photography that’s affordable
  • Looking for a photographer that is experienced with relaxed modern weddings
  • Searching for a photographer that is cool with Straight, LGBQTI, Same Sex couples
  • Preferring a local photographer from the City of Sydney area
  • Wishing the photographer will be as excited about your wedding as your friends
  • Looking for 2 hour very short wedding coverage or more
  • 20 to less than 100 people wedding party
  • With easy to choose ready to book packages
  • 4 hour wedding photography package
  • And Full Day Packages ready to book

If you answer yes, we are the perfect wedding photographers in Sydney for you.

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“Orlando Sydney recently photographed our wedding at the Anchorage Resort, we’re very happy with the photos and service”

Charlie Anne and Dean (Erskineville Sydney)

Photographer in Sydney with 5 star google reviews

“We had a great experience with Orlando when he did the photos for our wedding, he was really flexible and responsive, and we had fun with a pre-wedding shoot. On the night itself, he captured those great spontaneous moments, but also the formal set shots that we wanted. Best of all, he wasn’t intrusive or domineering. Orlando’s manner really suited the informal and fun atmosphere that we wanted. He was great to work with, and we thoroughly recommend him!”

Ben and David (Inner Sydney)

If you are having a small wedding ceremony at the Registry, 35 Regent St, Chippendale. Contact us to discus a photography package especially for you.

We are located very close (we can see it across the tracks) from our desk so you save on travel charges. And may be able to capture your photos at short notice.

Also accepting bookings for 2024 at the Pyrmont Registry Office at Wharf 10, Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont.

Types of Weddings in the Sydney City area

Our favourite types tend to be outdoor wedding ceremonies but indoor reception or function rooms can be even better when they have at least one outdoor space such as a balcony, rooftop or a small garden that is accessible. How nice, best of both worlds for you and your guests.

Unique Local Outdoor Ceremony Venues and Locations

Sydney city and harbour areas have so much to offer for the wedding ceremony and reception in alfresco style.

Botanic Gardens are definitely one of the more picturesque and memorable places if you have the budget. Perfect for small weddings.
Centennial Park is another much loved space to exchange your vows and celebrate. One of our favourites to photograph at and more affordable than Botanic Gardens.

The Botanic Gardens is a lovely place for proposal photography at the headland at Mrs Macquaries Point.

In Centennial Parklands for example; small weddings or elopements are perfect at the Paperbark grove north, She-oak grove, One more shot pond, Busbys promontory, Rose garden, Column garden, Between willow & duck ponds, Between lily & duck ponds, Church grounds, Pine grove or at the Homestead Function Centre if the wedding party is not so small.

Permits and extra park fees apply however it’s another unique place to be surrounded by nature and have a relaxing wedding.

Outdoor marquee weddings are also sweet and cosy so worth your consideration.

Couples Pre Wedding Portraits

Couple portraits is a time just for you two, the wedding couple. Not for the parents, nor for the wonderful friends and guests that will be at the wedding party and ceremony. This is a very important pre wedding shoot to program in your diary.

This is your time to relax, enjoy each other’s company, and perhaps play up a little for the camera if you’re feeling a little bit cheeky and fun.

Couple shoots outdoors in nature is such a great place to share conversations with your partner that will add more glue to a lifetime of deep friendship. The couples photo shoot will provide a reference point in the evolving journey you will have together.

If you resonate with natural, earthy, uncomplicated, modern and personable, we’ll be the perfect wedding photographers for you.

We’re relaxed, creative, fun and professional. Get in touch for an obligation free conversation.

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Group & Couples Wedding Photos at Royal Botanic Gardens for Montana & Tim

Wedding Group Photo at Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. Photography By orlandosydney.com

Affordable Sydney Wedding Photography

We’ve had the great pleasure of photographing many small, intimate weddings. Some alternative wedding venues have been on rural properties, Centennial Park Rose Garden, marquees and an outdoor decking area at their parents home. Small weddings packages are much easier to understand and affordable. Less fuss and stress, more love and lots of those warm fuzzy feelings.

Whatever the size of wedding, the couple and the professional photographer should get to know each other; over a few emails, phone calls or, better still, in person. Connection between photographer and wedding couple should be high on any check list.

How much does a small wedding cost in Sydney?

A small park wedding in Sydney cost from $1300 to $7000 for photography / videography.

Our style is to keep it less onerous on the wedding couple, there’s already so much going on in your minds that day.

The costs for weddings are dependent on how many hours and how many locations.

Whether it’s a small intimate wedding of 30 to 100 guests or medium size of 150 to 300 people, a written quote is a must.

Book a free consultation so we can get to know you, understand your plans and give you the very best value and experience.

Wedding for Mark and Matthew at Chiswick Gardens, Woollahra

Group Photo of the Wedding Party for Mark and Matthew at Chiswick Gardens, Woollahra. Photography By orlandosydney.com

Group Photo of the Wedding Party for Mark and Matthew at Chiswick Gardens, Woollahra Sydney

Photographer in Sydney with 5 star google reviews

“Orlando Sydney did a wonderful job at our civil wedding ceremony! He made us feel really comfortable and was great at hyping us up and making us feel like models haha. We are so incredibly happy with how the photos turned out and so glad we chose Orlando to photograph our special day!”

Cassandra and Jiung (Chatswood)

Park Wedding in Muston Park in Chatswood, Sydney

Small Park Wedding in Muston Park Chatswood Sydney. Couple, hand love heart shape symbol. Photo by orlandosydney.com

Small Park Wedding in Muston Park Chatswood Sydney

No Fuss Wedding Packages and Pricing

Everyday in the life of new love is different, so too will your wedding day be. Our unique style and your vibe can blend into the wedding coverage you need.

Book a date now and decide on your exact custom package later. You’re story will be captured up to the included hours of your package. We do not have photo limits and you will not pay more for x number of photos. We are accepting bookings for small weddings within the next 12 months only.

Do You Have Photographer Cost Per Hour Option?

Yes we have a mini shoot package for a wedding photographer cost per hour.

If your wedding is at short notice, talk to us today, we are affordable small wedding Sydney photographers.

Balmoral Wedding

Wedding at Balmoral Beach near Rotunda

Wedding Photography at Balmoral Beach

No Fuss Wedding Booking Process

Our simple process

Planning steps;

  • Email us with any questions or special requests
  • Advise us of your preferred package
  • We send out a deposit invoice and contract
  • Deposit payment is made
  • Park or other permit is submitted
  • About 2 months out – Check in with you for any updates or changes
  • About 1 month out – Final payment made
  • 1 Week out: We have a phone meeting for any last minute details
  • 1 Day before: Can reconfirm all is going to plan for your peace of mind
  • On the day: Lots of love, photos and or video

We’re always happy to hear about your specific needs or ideas you have, so, get in touch today.

4 Packages to Choose from for Your Wedding

Essentials Shoot Package
$1300


+ 1 Professional Photographer
+ 2 hour wedding coverage
+ Hi resolution digital jpg photos
+ Highlight photos within 24 hours
+ Includes travel City of Sydney Suburbs
+ Up to 30 people / guests in size
+ Digital photo album 4 weeks
+ In-house editing, curation of images
+ 3 months secure online archive
+ One location within 5kms GPO Sydney
+ Short lead time bookings accepted

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Half Day Wedding Photography Package
$2000


+ 1 Professional Photographer
+ Half day, 4 hour wedding coverage
+ Hi resolution digital jpg photos
+ Highlight photos within 24 hours
+ Includes travel to Metro Sydney
+ Up to 70 people / guests in size
+ Digital photo album 4 weeks
+ In-house editing, curation of images
+ 3 months secure online archive
+ Photography at up to 2 locations
+ Locations within 10kms GPO Sydney
+ Custom packages available
+ Free in-person or phone consult

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Full Day Wedding Package
$5000


+ 1 Professional Photographer
+ 1 Professional Videographer
+ 4 hour coverage
+ Edited highlights video
+ Highlight preview photos in 24 hours
+ Hi resolution digital jpg files
+ Social media ready files
+ Digital photo album in 4 weeks
+ In-house editing, curation of content
+ 3 months secure online archive
+ Includes travel anywhere in Greater Sydney
+ Includes coverage at up to 2 locations
+ Custom packages available
+ Free in-person or phone consult

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Full Day Wedding Package
$7000


+ 2 Professional Photographers
+ 1 Videography 4 hour coverage
+ Full day 8 hour coverage
+ Highlights within 24 hours
+ Hi resolution digital jpg files
+ Social media ready files
+ Parent wall hanging 30×20” print
+ Digital photo album in 4 weeks
+ In-house editing, curation of images
+ 3 months secure online archive
+ Includes travel anywhere in Greater Sydney
+ Includes coverage at up to 2 locations
+ Custom packages available
+ Free in-person or phone consult

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All Packages are for both Week Day or Weekend Weddings

Subject to availability, public holiday rates on application

Can you Capture Family Group Photos on our Wedding Day?

Yes we can photograph family and group portraits. Below is a handy shot list example.

Take note that if it is a very short duration wedding, says only 2 hours, we may not have enough time with that package. We suggest a 4 hour package or more.

Each combination of photos can take anywhere from 3-5 minutes or more to set up, tune and capture. Planning the day so it isn’t too rushed is very important.

And finally, don’t take on this task yourself, copy / paste the list into a text message and send it to one or two of the bridal party. Let them gather the groups.

18 Family Photo Shot List Example on a Wedding Day, pending package chosen.

  1. Bride and Groom with Both Sets of Parents
  2. Bride and Groom with Bride’s Parents
  3. Bride and Groom with Groom’s Parents
  4. Bride and Groom with Siblings
  5. Bride with Her Parents
  6. Bride with Her Mother
  7. Bride with Her Father
  8. Groom with His Parents
  9. Groom with His Mother
  10. Groom with His Father
  11. Bride and Groom with Grandparents
  12. Bride and Groom with Extended Family
  13. Bride and Groom with Bridesmaids
  14. Bride and Groom with Groomsmen
  15. Bride and Groom with Flower Girl and Ring Bearer
  16. Bride and Groom with Best Man and Maid of Honour
  17. Bride with Bridesmaids
  18. Groom with Groomsmen

Wedding Photography FAQ

How will the wedding photos look?

Orlando Sydney’s editing is done in house, not farmed out overseas, and is absolutely without using the cliché Instagram like textures or tones.

Our processing style is contemporary, natural and clean of un-natural over processing. It also has more of an editorial style rather than others with that ‘dreamy out of focus’ look.

This is an important distinction as processing and curating plays a big part in the look and feel of your photo album.

Have a look through the wedding photo gallery above. These photos have been chosen to give you a good idea on what your photos will look like in various lighting conditions. It also shows the very different types of small weddings we photograph. We love diversity.

What is an Intimate, Micro or Small Wedding anyway?

Our Definition of an Intimate Wedding
We define a small wedding as only having your close friends and family attending, typically from 4 to 30 people.

How much does it cost for a small Registry only wedding?

We provide a 1 hour coverage service
If your wedding is at either Chippendale or Pyrmont Registry Office and it has only immediate family and witnesses. Price is; $880

  • Legal only – 4 people
  • Classic ceremony – up to 30 people

So who is getting married?

There were 119,188 marriages in Australia; increased by 6,234 (5.5%) from the previous year. The median marriage age was 32.4 years for males and 30.5 years for females. How does this compare to your friends and family?

Another very interesting fact is that 79.7% of males and 81.0% of females got married for the first time. And the most popular way to be married in four out of five (79.7%) marriages was by a civil celebrant.

And the long awaited statistics on same-sex marriages in Australia is available after it became legal, geez, finally our federal government caught up. Same sex marriages are 5.5% of all weddings; that’s 6,538 very happy couples. The girls in same-sex relationships make up nearly 60% of same-sex marriages. Same-sex couples tend to get married a little older than the hetero’s, being around 40 years old and up. Source

Are there print packages bundled together?

We love it when our photos live in print. Any included prints are as listed in the packages above. If not indicated, we can however add a variety of print options. The prices will be very sharp if booked prior to your big day, for weddings within 6 months of booking.

Any second shooters?

For small weddings second shooters are often not required except when the photographers need to be at two location, for example; one of the couple is getting ready at a different location to the other. Talk to us about your plans for the day and we’ll either allocate one of our trusted second photographers or otherwise.

Do hi res files costs more?

All our jpgs are clean of watermarks and supplied in both web and social media resolution, and large sizes for your archiving at no extra cost.

How many photos will I get?

There are no limits on the amount of photos. The actual quantity varies with length of time, how many people and the variety of activities. We always capture more on the day than is required to tell your story for the mindfully curated album.

Can you take group portraits with the family?

Absolutely, we understand that many family members only catch up every so often so the group photos will be treasured.

What does the photography fee normally include?

The photography fee also takes into account the detailed photo processing, for both the web archive ready files and the important curation of the photo album. And together with years of experience for our event photographers in countless indoor and outdoor, small and very large events around Eastern Australia gives you the value add of our unique style.

Common photo packages include; photography, agreed minimum hours, local travel, optional getting ready photos, wall and thank you prints.

A favourite of ours is the Couples Shoot two weeks or so before the wedding, make sure you include this option when your booking in your date retainer for the best rates.

If you’re getting married in 2024 and planning a small and intimate wedding, talk to us over a drink or phone call.

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