Andre MeloNI

© 2026 Andre Meloni Photography. All rights reserved.

Andre MeloNI

© 2026 Andre Meloni Photography. All rights reserved.

Andre MeloNI

© 2026 Andre Meloni Photography. All rights reserved.

STORIES TOLD AS THEY HAPPEN

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ur Story

Captured

A joyful couple embraces and laughs on a sandy beach at sunset, with gentle waves in the background, creating a romantic and serene atmosphere.
A bride in an elegant white gown with a long, flowing veil sits on lush green grass, while a groom in a black tuxedo stands beside her, in front of a quaint, brick Tudor-style house with a steep gabled roof and diamond-pane windows.

Andre Meloni

Documentary Wedding Photographer

STORIES TOLD AS THEY HAPPEN

y

ur Story

Captured

A joyful couple embraces and laughs on a sandy beach at sunset, with gentle waves in the background, creating a romantic and serene atmosphere.
A bride in an elegant white gown with a long, flowing veil sits on lush green grass, while a groom in a black tuxedo stands beside her, in front of a quaint, brick Tudor-style house with a steep gabled roof and diamond-pane windows.

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.

A couple stands embracing on a lush green lawn under dappled sunlight, with the woman wearing an elegant white dress featuring a thigh-high slit, creating a romantic and serene atmosphere.

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 photo of man posing on camera

"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.

Professional headshot of a person in a formal setting.

The Heirloom

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

$6,500

Professional headshot of a person in a formal setting.

The Heirloom

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

$6,500

Captured moment from a corporate or social event.

The Wedding Story — Most Popular

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

$4,200

Captured moment from a corporate or social event.

The Wedding Story — Most Popular

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

$4,200

Close-up portrait of a person in natural lighting.

The Essentials

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

$3,500

Close-up portrait of a person in natural lighting.

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.

5

5

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+

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
Bride getting ready with help beside a window
Bride holding a white wedding bouquet
Bride and groom kissing in a garden
Groom lifting the bride in front of a Tudor-style house
Bride standing in a doorway framed by flowers
Groom lifting the bride outdoors at golden hour
Groom’s jacket hanging in a cabinet before the wedding
Bride getting ready with help beside a window
Bride holding a white wedding bouquet
Bride and groom kissing in a garden
Groom lifting the bride in front of a Tudor-style house
Bride standing in a doorway framed by flowers
Groom lifting the bride outdoors at golden hour
Flowering branch photographed at a wedding
Wedding rings arranged with flowers
Bride twirling outdoors in a black-and-white wedding photograph
Wedding invitation, shoes, perfume and jewellery arranged together
Bride and groom beside a brick garden wall
Couple running along the beach after their wedding
Bride holding her bouquet beside a window
Flowering branch photographed at a wedding
Wedding rings arranged with flowers
Bride twirling outdoors in a black-and-white wedding photograph
Wedding invitation, shoes, perfume and jewellery arranged together
Bride and groom beside a brick garden wall
Couple running along the beach after their wedding
Bride holding her bouquet beside a window
Bride and groom walking together on the lawn
Groom lifting the bride in front of a Tudor-style house
Engaged couple smiling with their foreheads together
Wedding rings arranged beside pink flowers
Groom lifting the bride in front of a Tudor-style house
Bride and groom outside a Tudor-style wedding venue
Couple relaxing together on the beach
Bride and groom walking together on the lawn
Groom lifting the bride in front of a Tudor-style house
Engaged couple smiling with their foreheads together
Wedding rings arranged beside pink flowers
Groom lifting the bride in front of a Tudor-style house
Bride and groom outside a Tudor-style wedding venue
Couple relaxing together on the beach

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

A woman in a straw hat stands in the grass

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

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Happy couples

Satisfied clients

Fashion portrait photography
Fashion portrait photography
Fashion portrait photography
Fashion portrait photography
Fashion portrait photography

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.

Fashion portrait photography

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.

Fashion portrait photography

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.

Fashion portrait photography

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

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

Photographer holding camera

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.