Photographer

(Based in Wollongong)

STORIES TOLD AS THEY HAPPEN

Captured

Bride and groom embracing beside a large cactus.
Couple laughing and embracing on a beach at sunset.
Bride seated on a lawn beside the groom outside a Tudor-style brick house.

Andre Meloni

Documentary Wedding Photographer

STORIES TOLD AS THEY HAPPEN

Captured

Bride and groom embracing beside a large cactus.
Couple laughing and embracing on a beach at sunset.
Bride seated on a lawn beside the groom outside a Tudor-style brick house.

Andre Meloni

Documentary Wedding Photographer

Documentary Wedding Photographer — Wollongong, Southern Highlands & NSW South Coast

Great wedding photography isn’t about the day itself

It’s about what you feel ten years from now, when you open that album.

Andre Meloni

Documentary Wedding Photographer

A relaxed, editorial documentary style — photographing weddings and engagements across the Southern Highlands and Illawarra, from Kiama Lookout to Kangaroo Valley and the Wollongong Botanical Gardens. No awkward directions, no stiff lineups, just the freedom to let your day unfold naturally. You get to be yourselves, and that’s when the real moments happen.

Bride and groom embracing on a sunlit garden lawn.

5.0 / 5

Andre kept us calm all day. He organised our families for photos without it feeling like a school photo, captured moments we’ll treasure, and was right there with us through everything. We can’t recommend him enough.

Kelsey + Dean, Newlyweds

Black-and-white photograph of a bride twirling on a lawn.
Black-and-white photograph of a bride twirling on a lawn.
Black-and-white photograph of a bride twirling on a lawn.

"Great wedding photography isn’t about the day itselfIt’s about what you feel ten years from now, when you open that album"

What I can offer

Documentary photography for the days and people that matter most, across Wollongong, the Illawarra, Southern Highlands and NSW South Coast, with travel across Greater NSW.

Couple standing on a grassy headland overlooking a beach

The Heirloom

10 hours coverage, USB, custom prints, fine art album & an engagement shoot.

$6,500

Couple standing on a grassy headland overlooking a beach

The Heirloom

10 hours coverage, USB, custom prints, fine art album & an engagement shoot.

$6,500

Bride holding a bouquet in a dark room

The Wedding Story — Most Popular

8 hours coverage, online gallery & slideshow, plus an engagement shoot.

$4,200

Bride holding a bouquet in a dark room

The Wedding Story — Most Popular

8 hours coverage, online gallery & slideshow, plus an engagement shoot.

$4,200

Black-and-white portrait of a bride and groom outside a brick house

The Essentials

6 hours coverage with a high-resolution online gallery & slideshow.

$3,500

Black-and-white portrait of a bride and groom outside a brick house

The Essentials

6 hours coverage with a high-resolution online gallery & slideshow.

$3,500

Black-and-white portrait of a newlywed couple kissing behind a veil
Black-and-white portrait of a newlywed couple kissing behind a veil

Why choose me as your Photographer?

Calm on the day. Unforgettable in the album. I’m here to make your day feel easy and your photos feel like you.

Bride and groom pouring drinks beside a stone table outdoors.
Bride in a lace gown standing outside a brick cottage.
Groom in a black tuxedo standing beneath a brick archway.
A woman fastening the back of the bride's gown beside a window.
Bride holding a white bouquet while embracing the groom.

5

5

+

+

Years photographing weddings and the people in them

Years photographing weddings and the people in them

A calm, organised day. You focus on each other while I pay attention to everything else.

Groom’s jacket hanging in a cabinet before the wedding
A woman fastening the back of the bride's gown beside a window.
Bride holding a white wedding bouquet
Bride and groom kissing in a garden
Black-and-white portrait of a bride and groom embracing outside a brick house.
Bride standing outside a brick cottage, partly framed by a tree.
Man lifting his partner among long grass near the coast.
Groom’s jacket hanging in a cabinet before the wedding
A woman fastening the back of the bride's gown beside a window.
Bride holding a white wedding bouquet
Bride and groom kissing in a garden
Black-and-white portrait of a bride and groom embracing outside a brick house.
Bride standing outside a brick cottage, partly framed by a tree.
Man lifting his partner among long grass near the coast.
Wedding rings hanging from a branch with small pink flowers.
Wedding rings arranged with flowers
Black-and-white photograph of a bride twirling on a lawn.
Black-and-white photograph of a bride twirling on a lawn.
Wedding invitation, shoes, perfume and jewellery arranged together
Bride and groom beside a brick garden wall
Motion-blurred photograph of a couple moving along the beach.
Bride holding a white bouquet beside a softly lit window.
Wedding rings hanging from a branch with small pink flowers.
Wedding rings arranged with flowers
Black-and-white photograph of a bride twirling on a lawn.
Wedding invitation, shoes, perfume and jewellery arranged together
Bride and groom beside a brick garden wall
Motion-blurred photograph of a couple moving along the beach.
Bride holding a white bouquet beside a softly lit window.
Groom holding the bride's hand as she steps onto a garden lawn.
Black-and-white portrait of a bride and groom outside a brick house
Engaged couple smiling with their foreheads together
Wedding rings arranged beside pink flowers
Black-and-white portrait of a bride and groom embracing outside a brick house.
Bride seated on a lawn beside the groom outside a Tudor-style brick house.
Couple relaxing together on the beach
Groom holding the bride's hand as she steps onto a garden lawn.
Black-and-white portrait of a bride and groom outside a brick house
Engaged couple smiling with their foreheads together
Wedding rings arranged beside pink flowers
Black-and-white portrait of a bride and groom embracing outside a brick house.
Bride seated on a lawn beside the groom outside a Tudor-style brick house.
Couple relaxing together on the beach
Bride holding a bouquet outside a brick building with stone-framed windows.

High-resolution images with a warm, film-inspired edit. Every detail, every feeling.

Woman wearing a straw hat beside tall green plants.

30

30

+

Weddings each year, so every couple gets my full attention

Weddings each year, so every couple gets my full attention

Taken with precision

Camera control wheel
Camera control wheel

Today 09:15

What if we feel awkward in front of the camera?

Today 09:15

Almost every couple worries about that.

No awkward directions, no stiff lineups.

Before long you’ll forget the camera is even there.

That’s such a relief!

Camera zoom lens
Camera zoom lens

100

100

+

+

Happy couples

Satisfied clients

Groom in a green suit wearing a bright floral buttonhole.
Bride and groom embracing in a carved stone doorway of a brick building.
Close-up portrait of a man with dark hair looking towards the camera.
Portrait of a woman in an off-shoulder cream top and silver necklace.
Woman in a straw hat seated beside a table scattered with oranges.

My promise

Edited sneak peek photos delivered in 48 hours or less.

Wedding rings arranged beside pink flowers

Testimonials

Here’s what couples say about working together. Real days, real moments, real feedback.

Andre’s pictures emulate exactly how our perfect day went, natural, heartfelt and full of love. He managed to capture every single moment exactly how it happened whilst also being a fly on the wall.

He has a calming nature and presence which is undoubtedly a great asset on your wedding day. Looking through our photos feels like reliving every special moment all over again.

Black-and-white portrait of a groom standing beneath a brick archway.

5.0 / 5

Alana + Jacque

Here’s what couples say about working together. Real days, real moments, real feedback.

Andre’s pictures emulate exactly how our perfect day went, natural, heartfelt and full of love. He managed to capture every single moment exactly how it happened whilst also being a fly on the wall.

He has a calming nature and presence which is undoubtedly a great asset on your wedding day. Looking through our photos feels like reliving every special moment all over again.

Black-and-white portrait of a groom standing beneath a brick archway.

5.0 / 5

Alana + Jacque

Here’s what couples say about working together. Real days, real moments, real feedback.

Andre’s pictures emulate exactly how our perfect day went, natural, heartfelt and full of love. He managed to capture every single moment exactly how it happened whilst also being a fly on the wall.

He has a calming nature and presence which is undoubtedly a great asset on your wedding day. Looking through our photos feels like reliving every special moment all over again.

Black-and-white portrait of a groom standing beneath a brick archway.

5.0 / 5

Alana + Jacque

Portfolio

See the magic for yourself

A few favourite days from Wollongong, the Illawarra, Southern Highlands and NSW South Coast, with travel across Greater NSW.

What’s my style? Relaxed editorial documentary. Real moments, honest emotion, no stiff posing.

Let’s talk about your day

A wedding day is one of the most human days a person will ever have. Nerves, love, relief, joy. My job is to pay attention to all of it, and to find the honest moments that live just outside the posed ones.

A wedding day is one of the most human days a person will ever have. Nerves, love, relief, joy. My job is to pay attention to all of it, and to find the honest moments that live just outside the posed ones.

Black-and-white portrait of a newlywed couple kissing behind a veil

FAQ

Didn’t find your answer?

No worries. Send through an enquiry and I'll get back to you with all the details you need.

Black-and-white portrait of photographer Andre Meloni seated on a stool.

Andre Meloni

Documentary Wedding Photographer

Any questions?

How do I book my date?

Fill out the enquiry form and tell me a bit about you both. You’ll get a welcome email confirming I’ve received it, then a link to schedule a no obligation call. On the call we’ll talk through your vision for the day, and I’ll send you a quote for your ideal package.

How many weddings do you take each year?

I limit myself to 30 weddings a year. It means every couple gets my full attention, from the very first email to the final gallery.

Where do you shoot?

I'm based in Wollongong and photograph weddings across the Illawarra, Southern Highlands and NSW South Coast, with travel available across Greater NSW.

How much does it cost?

You can see my packages above, starting from $3,500. Every wedding is a little different though, so feel free to enquire if you'd like something custom — we'll jump on a no obligation call to make sure your vision is fully understood before anything is locked in.

What’s your style?

Relaxed editorial documentary. The polish of editorial photography, with the freedom to let your day unfold naturally. No stiff posing, no awkward directions.

How do I book my date?

Fill out the enquiry form and tell me a bit about you both. You’ll get a welcome email confirming I’ve received it, then a link to schedule a no obligation call. On the call we’ll talk through your vision for the day, and I’ll send you a quote for your ideal package.

How many weddings do you take each year?

I limit myself to 30 weddings a year. It means every couple gets my full attention, from the very first email to the final gallery.

Where do you shoot?

I'm based in Wollongong and photograph weddings across the Illawarra, Southern Highlands and NSW South Coast, with travel available across Greater NSW.

How much does it cost?

You can see my packages above, starting from $3,500. Every wedding is a little different though, so feel free to enquire if you'd like something custom — we'll jump on a no obligation call to make sure your vision is fully understood before anything is locked in.

What’s your style?

Relaxed editorial documentary. The polish of editorial photography, with the freedom to let your day unfold naturally. No stiff posing, no awkward directions.